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Welcome to Hindman A Personal Message From Wes Cowan In 2019 Cowan’s Auctions joined forces with Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago, forming Hindman Auctions, now the leading middle market auction house in the country. We operate more salesrooms in the United States than any other auction house and conduct over 100 auctions annually in categories such as fine jewelry, fine art, arms and armor, American history, Native American art and jewelry, modern design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, couture, Asian works of art, Western art and sculpture, and numismatics, as well as various special focus subjects. Sales in our first year totaled nearly $70 million across all of our categories. When I announced the sale of my company in January 2019, I promised all of you that the Cowan’s you had grown to know and trust wasn’t going anywhere, and I hope you found that to be true. While 2020 will bring more exciting growth, the personalized service that you have come to expect from Cowan’s will not change. I’m happy to report that the terrific Cowan’s team will remain intact. Danica Farnand, Katie Horstman, Jack Lewis, Bill Lewis, and all the specialists and hardworking office staff you have come to trust will still be available on the other end of the phone. In 2020 we will be taking steps to more fully integrate Hindman Auctions into one entity. Most of this will happen behind the scenes to create a seamless consignment and bidding experience across all Hindman locations. You will begin to see the name Hindman more and Cowan’s less, but it’s still us, your trusted advisors. You can continue to visit us at cowans.com, but later this year, we will transition all sales to hindmanauctions.com.
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Contents THE JAPANESE ARMS & ARMOR COLLECTION OF LORE AND DAVE SQUIER
LOTS 1 – 171
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LOTS 172 – 410
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Lot 355 | Late 17th Century German Flintlock Fokos Axe Pistol
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The Japanese Arms & Armor Collection of Lore and Dave Squier Lots 1 - 171
Lore and Dave Squier acquired Japanese arms, armor and fittings quietly and passionately over more than 50 years. Lore was the driving force behind this collection. Nothing, however modest, was ever sold despite strenuous efforts to part her from the better pieces such as the long Shin Shinto katana signed with more than 100 characters. Though not the Dr. Walter Compton Collection, the Squier Collection offers the samurai sword aficionado a completely untouched group of more than 100 tanto, wakizash, katana, and tachi as well as dozens of fittings, two genuine somen, several fine kabuto, a good yoroi and two tanegashima. The Squier Collection contains a fine Naokatsu katana, a very good Izumi no Kami Kunisada wakizashi as part of a well mounted daisho, and numerous other meito. This is an opportunity to discover hitherto unknown treasures of the samurai. Cowan’s is proud to offer this collection to the auction public.
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1 Japanese Matchlock Long Gun (Tanegashima) of Sokai Variety
40” barrel with onion muzzle, silver inlay at breech of grass above a stream. Typical Sokai gun with samurai barrel band. Red oak full stock with inlay of a silver rabbit. Escutcheons in silver. Barrel has patina with losses to silver inlay. Handsome Sokai gun suitable for any Japanese collector. Stock in good condition with only expected minor damage. Lock functions properly. $1,000-1,500
2 Extremely Rare Hirata Mounted Tanto
11.25” blade with all details obscured by poor polish. Appears to have suguha hamon. Nakago with two mekugi-ana. Signed with seven-character signature and dated Bunkwa 5 (1808). Tang is one hole and signed and dated. Fittings comprised of Hirata style tsuba with flowers. Floral mon. Hirata enameled throat and tip on scabbard. This style of fittings is extremely rare and this is the only such example in the Squier Collection. $1,000-1,500
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3 Japanese Samurai Sword (Tanto) with Fine Mounts
10.875” shira-zukuri blade with suguha hamon. Ayasugi hada characteristic of the Gassan school. One side with old rain dragon horimono. Ubu nakago with two mekugi-ana, one very old and plugged with lead. Gold foil habaki with engraved with foliage. Tsuba with gold rope design. Gold colored fuchi-kashira with kata-kiri style engraving. Fine menuki with gold pine cones. Excellent shakudo nanako kozuka with gold dragon. Black lacquer saya with gold kojirien suite with fuchi-kashira. Very attractive tanto accompanied with NTHK origami for its fine fittings. Blade is almost in polish with some rust staining, but with hada very visible. $1,200-1,800
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4 Massive Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) by Motonaga, Signed and Dated
16.75” hira-zukuri blade with complex suguha hamon and masame hada. Beautiful ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana, along with full eight-character signature and date Bunkwa 6 (1809). Yusuri yasurime. Beautiful iron tsuba with gamboling tiger amidst peony flowers. Iron fuchikashiraen suite with tsuba. Peony menukien suite. Interesting two-color lacquer scabbard missing kojiri. An incredible massive and heavy wakizashi by a well-known maker in excellent condition with particularly attractive en suite mounts. Includes NTHK Origami for mounts dated Heisei 5 (1993). Blade is in good condition with some minor rust staining and scratching. Could use a fine hand with nagui powder. Nakago with perfect rust. Tsukamaki unraveling, needs attention. $1,200-1,800
5 A Finely Mounted Koto Japanese Samurai Sword (Chisa Katana)
22.25” chisa katana with choji-midare hamon. Koto period nakago with two mekugi-ana. Blade cut with original bo-hi. Katana is very finely mounted with exquisite nanako mounts with gold mums. Lacquer mum mounts on scabbard. Missing kurikata on scabbard. Mounts of the sword are of exceptional quality. Blade condition with staining with all details visible. No flaws. Mounts in excellent condition. $1,200-1,800
6 Full Silver Mounted Koto Japanese Samurai Sword (Aikuchi Tanto)
8.5” hira-zukuri blade with fine suguha hamon. Gold foil cat-scratched habaki with details of nakago unavailable. Plain silver tsuba with fuchi of omori wave-style. Kashiraen suite. Silver wave kozuka with some marks to reverse. Silver kurikata with ring. Large silver kojiri with omori style waves. Gold lacquer saya and tsuka with horn koiguchi. An extremity handsome aikuchi for the advanced collector. Includes NTHK origami for mounts dated Heisei 9 (1997). Includes NTHK origami for fittings. $1,200-1,800
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7 A Very Unusual Japanese Samurai Helmet (Kabuto) Formed in One Piece of Steel
Most unusual Edo period kabuto with skull of one piece and extremely well formed. Embossed eye brows with attached iron mabizashi and fine 5-piece shikoro. Very good condition. Untouched rusted iron patina. Lining intact with one fukigaeshi missing. $1,200-1,800
8 Fine Japanese Wall Cannon (Tanegashima) Ca. 1840
27.25� barrel length, 14.4 lbs in weight, of characteristic form. Remarkable condition with original brown. Silver inlaid family kamon and beautifully fluted muzzle. Iron sights. Red oak stock in great condition throughout. Hand-covered fence are original and in good condition. Serpentine hammer. Mechanically functional with a good bore. Replaced ramrod. Far better than average wall cannon in remarkable condition. $1,200-1,800 10
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9 Beautiful Mounted Japanese Sword (Katana) with Gold Attribution
27” blade with magnificent choji midare hamon with tobiyaki spot. Nakago with four mekugi-ana, one plugged, as well as a gold attribution, possibly a tameshigiri result. Gold foil habaki. Solid silver signed tsuba decorated with waves and lotus flowers. Silver fuchi with floral menuki highlighted in gold. Pine needle lacquer scabbard with silver kurikata and long silver sayajiri. Blade with a lot of activity within the hamon. Some chips to scabbard. $1,500-3,000
10 Long Japanese Samurai Sword in Tachi Mounts by Sadamichi
28.25” blade with wild hamon. Tang with 2 holes and full signature. Ji is tight with no flaws. Pierced iron tsuba. Tachi mounts. Kojirien suite. Blade mostly in bright of polish with areas of staining and a number micro-chips with several larger chips in the ha. With a fresh polish this blade will be spectacular. $800-1,200
11 Japanese Samurai Sword (Aikuchi Tanto)
11.375” hira-zukuri blade with masame hada. Ubumumeinagako with one mekugi-ana. Elegant aikuchi mounting with polished buffalo horn fuchi-kashira. Kotostyle menuki with gilt highlights. Polished black lacquer saya with kurikata. In pristine condition. An elegant aikuchi. Blade is in almost full polish with staining at habaki. Some minor shigane throughout. $800-1,000
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11.75” hira-zukuri blade with mitsu mune. Long double grooves with good Mino midare hamon. Ubu nakago with two mekugi-ana and niji mei “Kanetsugu” signature. Aikuchi mounts of dark shakudo, fuchi depicting Mount Fuji. Kashira with ox lightened in gold. Kozuka shakudo on ishimei ground with birds in flight. Shibuichi kurikata with pine trees. Lacquered wood saya with shakudo birds in flight with gold feet. Shakudo ko-jiri. Silver habaki with cat-scratch decoration. Blade is in fair state of polish with no significant health issues. Missing menuki and wrap; formerly bayleen. $800-1,000
13 Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Shin-Gunto Mounts
26.5” (2 shaku 2 sun 2 bu) shinogi-zukuri blade with active gunome hamon, itame hada, and o-kissaki. Gilt copper habaki. Nakago with two mekugi-ana. The whole in good quality military mounts with gilt tsuba and highlights. Kabuto-gane fitted with kiri-mon. Blade is in a good state of polish with some minor microchips in blade with some additional light scratches. An attractive blade in good quality officer’s mounts. $800-1,000
14 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Attributed to Echizen Kanetane
28” blade with attractive choji hamon. Masame hada. Cut with bo-hi. Silver wrapped habaki. Black lacquer scabbard split at end. Would make an excellent Iaito. Unsigned. Includes NTHK origami. Blade is in almost full polish with two very minor sumigomori. Series of micro chips in the ha. Minor areas of loose grain but no serious flaws. $800-1,200 12
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15 Japanese Samurai Sword (Nagamaki-Naoshi)
17.75” heavy uno-kubi zukuri style nagamaki blade with midare hamon and masame hada. O-suriage nagako with three mekugi-ana. Excellent double-god habaki of gold and silver foil. Fine Sukashi-style iron tsuba Excellent signed shakudo ishimeifuchi-kashira with gold shakudo copper animals, mostly rats. Ho-oh bird shakudo and gilt menuki. Beautiful green lacquer on black saya with kojiri en suite with gold rats and other creatures. A potentially important blade that deserves a review by shinsa. The whole in extremely attractive mounts. Blade is in bright polish with spider rust, staining along ha and minor chipping at kissaki. Nakago with beautiful patina, hi extending into nakago, one polished away. Saya split. $800-1,200
16 A Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Spuriously Signed Tadahiro
28” long blade with suguha hamon. Nakago with clipped jiri and eight-character signature “Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro” likely spurious. Nakago with shinto patina. Iron tsuba with water buffalo in gilt highlights. String wrapped handle with matching fuchi-kashira of priests. Pine needle lacquer scabbard. A very attractive katana. Stained throughout with details of hamon obscured. Some minor pitting visible. $800-1,200
17 Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) Signed Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi in Gunto Mounts
21.25” (1 shaku 7 sun 8 bu) shinogi-zukuri with chu kissaki (medium point) and ihori-mune (ridged back). Steel grain is unclear with visible distinctive sudareba hamon. 5.5” kurijiri nakago (tang) with two mekugi-ana (peg holes), katte agari yasurime (file marks), and five-character signature reading: “Tanba (no) Kami Yoshimichi”. Mounts are of a typical gunto style. Blade appears to be in half polish with some nioi visible in hamon. Blade has some minor spots of oxidation and light spider rust. Tang has a dark moist patina. A good example of a piece by this desirable and popular smith from the Mishina School. $800-1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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18 Massive Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
28.25” blade with 3.5” suriage nakano with two mekugi-ana. Midare hamon with o-kissaki. Silver cat-scratched habaki. No tsuba. Lacquered leather wrapped handle. High quality menuki missing kashira. Red lacquer scabbard with damage throughout. Very wide and heavy blade. Blade is stained and scratched with some details visible. One chip just where boshi begins. Would be very good when polished. $1,000-1,500
19 Shinto Japanese Sword (Katana) Signed Morimitsu
28.75” blade with choji-midare hamon. Nakago with six character Morimitsu signature. Black leather tsuba, silver foil habaki, two gilt sagarifuji mon. Fine red lacquer with brushed highlights. A handsome signed katana. Blade is in fair state of old polish with no chips. Some very minor pitting. $1,000-1,500
20 A Shinshinto Japanese Sword (Katana) Signed Norihira
28” blade with suguha hamon, nakago with one mekugi-ana. Signed with five-character signature “abe norihira saku”. Iron tsbua and fuchi-kashira. Military style wrapped scabbard. Would make a good quality iaito. Blade is stained with one area of shintetsu on the right side just above the hamon. $800-1,200 14
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21 Japanese Seki Arsenal Gendaito in Shin-Gunto Mounts
26.25” blade with midare hamon. Nakago with one mekugi-ana and four-character arsenal signature with stamp. The whole in military shin-gunto mounts. Blade is in a good state of polish with no major kizu. Some minor spider rust. $800-1,000
22 Good Japanese Samurai Sword (Naginata) Signed Kazuka (no) Kami Fujiwara Munemichi
17.875” naginata blade of classic form with attractive notare midare hamon and masame hada. One mekugi-ana with 7-character signature “Kazuka (no) Kami Fujiwara Munemichi”. Modern wood shirasaya. Blade in full modern polish with all details visible. Some minor wear above the hamon. Virtually flawless with modern silver habaki. $800-1,200
23 Koto Bizen Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) Signed Kiymotsu Ca. 1550
22.75” blade with fine suguha hamon. May have “ghost” temper line, but is difficult to make out clearly. Signed with six-character signature “Bishu Osafune Kiyomitsu” along with date. Russo-Japanese kyu-gunto mounts with D-guard. Blade is almost full polish with good nakago. Scabbard is rusted throughout. $700-900
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24 Gendai Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Mitsu (no) Kami Kaneyasu in Shin-Gunto Mounts
27” blade with attractive suguha hamon and itame hada. Nakago with two mekugi-ana and five-character signature “Mitsu (no) Kami Kaneyasu”, possibly gimei. The whole mounted in shin-gunto military mounts with adventurine lacquer scabbard. Blade is in a medium polish with hamon visible, with nakago showing a dry brown patina. Some oxidation to blade with no obvious kizu. Some wear and light chipping to scabbard. $700-1,000
25 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Sukesada
27.5” blade length, Sukesada-style kani-no-tsume “crab-claw” style hamon with fine bo-hi. Tang with katanamei appearing to read bishu osafune junin, with reverse appearing to read “Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada”. Double gilt habaki. Good iron tsuba. Soten-style fuchi-kashira with samurai. Good gilt menuki. Blade is stained and scratched but with no significant flaws. Some rust. 1/64th of an inch missing from boshi. Ribbed saya badly damaged. $700-900
26 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
27.75” blade length with suguha hamon. Ubu nakago, mumei, machi okuri. Two mekugi-ana. Tsuba with raised relief tiger. Iron fuchi-kashira with dragons amid clouds. Fine lacquer scabbard. Missing kurikata. Blade in fair state of polish with all details visible. One small area of scuffing near habaki. Minor shin-tetsu. Attractive patina on tang. Overall a handsome katana. $700-900 16
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27 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
27” blade length. Sanbon-sugi hamon. Mumei Nakago with one hole. Iron tsuba. Iron dragon menuki with gilt highlights. Scabbard with partial mounts. Missing koiguchi and kojiri. Blade in almost full polish with full details. Minor areas of shigane. $700-900
28 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
27.25” blade with suguha hamon, with some ko-nie. Tang with two mekugi-ana resembling Satsuma work. Nashiji hada. Interesting iron tsuba. Military style fuchi-kashira and menuki. A handsome shinto sword. Blade in full polish with some surface scratches. No serious kizu. $700-900
29 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) Signed Hiroshige
19.25” blade length, complex style hamon. Tang with one mekugi-ana and full signature Kami KatsuMinamotoHiroshige. Excellent high-quality signed fuchikashira depicting priests in a bamboo forest. Dragon menuki. Scabbard of black lacquer with pockets for small knife. Iron tsuba with samurai with gold details. Blade in fair state of polish except at boshi in an attempt to polish. No kizu. Modern re-wrap. Fine wakizashi. $700-900 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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30 Lot of Seven Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
Lot of seven Japanese samurai sword iron tsuba, the largest measuring 3.25” in diameter. One finally chiseled with dragon and gold highlights. Various schools. Very good. $600-800
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31 Lot of Seven Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
Large lot of seven iron tsuba including a particularly large 3.375” in diameter katchushi school tsuba. Very good. $600-800
32 Lot of Four Japanese Samurai Tsuba
Lot of four Japanese samurai tsuba including good Bishu and Choshu iron tsuba for katana. Largest being 3” in diameter. All signed and genuine. Very good. $700-900
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33 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Kaneyoshi
24.87” blade with midare hamon. Very attractive tang with two character signature and one mekugi-ana. Copper habaki. Iron tsuba with chiseled eagle. Poor quality menuki of dragons. Lacquer scabbard. Brass dragonfly kojiri. Blade is fair state of polish. No defects but some staining and scratches. Tang with great patina. $700-900
34 Rare Russo-Japanese Murata Blade in Mountings for High Ranking Officer
28” slender blade characteristic of Murata style. With thick midare hamon. Unsigned tang with one hole. Cat-scratch silver habaki. Silver takanoha mon. 1886 cavalry mounts. Blade is almost full polish with only a few minor stains. One piece construction. Original mounts have patina, but good. $700-900
35 Showato Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Shin-Gunto Mounts signed Tenryuko Yoshitaka
26.5” (2 shaku 2 sun 2 bu) handmade shinogi-zukuri blade with suguha hamon and itame hada. Ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana and five-character signature “Tenryuko Yoshitaka”. The whole in military mounts. Blade is in a good state of polish with some minor areas of spider rust and oxidation. Small dents on mune near kissaki Some loose grain. $700-1,000
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36 Very Attractively Mounted Long Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
27” long blade ko-choji hamone with masame hada. Tang unsigned with two mekugi-ana. Mounts double gold-plated habaki. Good iron tsuba carved with gold dragon and gold highlights. Tsuka with gold highlights and signed, depicting priest with excellent detail. Very attractive kozuka and kogai en suite. Large gilt dragon menuki. Mounts on blade are attractive and would get a good paper if submitted to shinsa. Blade with numerous micro-chips along mono-uchi. Stained with some shintetsu. Lacquer scabbard in fair condition with some damage. Mounts are excellent throughout. $800-1,200
37 Japanese Showato Katana in Gunto Mounts
26” (2 shaku, 1 sun, 8 bu) shinogi-zukuri with chu kissaki (medium point) and ihori mune (ridged back). Masame hada (straight grain) with midare hamon (temper) in ko-nie. 8.75» kurijiri nakago (tang) with one mekugi-ana (peg hole), kasho yasuri (file marks), and 11-character chiseled katanamei (signature) in the style of showato smiths with other side of tang showing Showa 6 date (1931). Mounts are of typical gunto form with gilt tsuba (guard) and highlights. Blade is mostly bright with some scattered areas of oxidation. Grain and temper line are somewhat weak. Some very minor rust on cutting edge with no major flaws. Tang is a gray color with little rust. Mounts retain a pleasing gilt color with some minor scratches and dents to scabbard. $800-1,200
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38 Lot of Five Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
Five good Soten tsuba largest being 3” in diameter with two well signed. One of soft metal and of all good quality. Very good. $800-1,200
39 Lot of Seven Japanese Samurai Tsuba
Large lot of seven iron Japanese samurai tsuba. Various schools with one sukashi katana tsuba. Largest being 3.125” in diameter. Very good. $800-1,200
41 Lot of Three Japanese Samurai Sword Kozuka
40 Large Lot of Ten Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
Very large lot of ten iron Japanese samurai sword tsuba. Various schools with the largest tsuba measuring 3.75” in diameter. Excellent lot for dealer or collector. Very good. $800-1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
Lot of three superb Japanese samurai sword kozuka. One shibuichi, one red copper and one shakudo. Two with oni motifs. All signed and all in excellent collector’s condition. Hard to improve on the quality. Very good. $800-1,200
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42 A Good Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Bishu Osfaune Sukemitsu
Deeply curved 26” blade with Bizen choji hamon. Tang is singed Bishu Osfaune Sukemitsu (possibly added later as an attribution). Nakango with 2 holes and has been cleaned. Very finely signed gilt nanako fuchi, though it is mismatched with kashira. Fine gilt menuki. Plain tsuba with some gilt. Gilt copper habaki. Black lacquer scabbard. Blade is mostly full polish with some staining. No chips. Some minor spots of pitting. Some repair to tsuka wrapping near kashira. $800-1,200
43 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
An attractive koto katana with 25” hira-zukuri blade and midare hamon. Blade with two well-cut bo-hi. Mumei nakago with two mekugi-ana. Iron tsuba. Plain copper fuchi-kashira. Copper mounts missing kojiri. Attractive lacquer scabbard with red highlights. Worth sending for letter. Blade with scratches with some spider rust. Does not appear to have any flaws. $500-700
44 Sinshinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
26.875” blade length with suguha hamon showing visible activity. Tang with one mekugi-ana, unsigned. Tsuba with raised relief decoration. Black lacquer scabbard. Good wide heavy katana. Blade in almost full polish. Some minor shintetsu. $500-700
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45 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Kyu-Gunto Mounts Signed Tsuguhiro
26” long blade with midare hamon, details not visible. Nagako with three mekugi-ana. Tang with good patina and seven-character signature «(?) Mino (no) Kami Fujiwara Tsuguhiro”. The whole mounted in D-guard style kyo-gunto mounts with some remaining gilt. Blade is scuffed throughout. Hamon visible. Several microchips in edge. Kissaki with damage and several micro-chips. Nickel scabbard with dents but clean and shiny. Sword should polish well. $500-700
46 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakashi) Signed Kunitsugu in Kyu-Gunto Mounts
20.75” blade with midare hamon. Ubu nakago with six-character signature “Owari Kuni ju nin Kunitsugu” and two mekugi-ana. The whole mounted in RussoJapanese mounts with nickel-plated scabbard with silver mon on backstrap of grip. Blade is partially polished. No serious flaws. One minor area of pitting. One minor area of pitting between carrying rings of scabbard. Some gilt remaining on guard. $500-700
47 Koto Bizen Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana), Signed and Dated
27.125” blade with suguha hamon and, masame hada. Nakago with three mekugi-ana signed with nine-character signature “Bizen (no) kuni ju Naga(?)”, the remainder obscured by rust, and dated “Tensho 1” (1573), possibly Tensho 2 (1574). Handle converted to military use with matching fuchi-kashira. Military saya with some damage. Blade is fairly clean with rust staining and some pitting at boshi. Blade has some shingane throughout. One large area of fukure approximately 7” from boshi. $500-700 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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48 Japanese Seki Gentaido (Wakizashi) in Gunto Mounts Signed Sadatsugu
23.25” (1 shaku 9 sun 1 bu) shinogi-zukuri blade with suguha hamon and bo-hi. Ubu nakago with seven-character seki arsenal signature “Seki ju Takai Sadatsugu” with date Showa 18 (1943). The whole in military shin-gunto mounts. Blade with some scattered oxidation and light rust. Some very minor micro-chips. $500-700
49 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) in Shakudo Mounts
21.25” blade length, with notare hamon. Nakago with one hole, unsigned. Silver wrapped cat-scratched habaki. Full mounts with engraving. Brass fuchi and menuki. Iron tsuba with rim and gold highlights. Blade is scratched. No visible flaws. Tang with good patina. Mounts in good condition throughout. Damage to scabbard. $500-700
50 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
27.5” length with ko-midare hamon. Tang signed with two characters Sukemasa(?), showing great age. Tsuba carved in form of dragon. Mismatched fuchikashira. Fair state of polish. Some loose grain. One very minor chip in ha. Lacquer scabbard damaged, missing all parts. $500-700
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51 Shinshinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Tanto)
10.875” hira-zukuri blade with midare hamon and muji hada. Ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana. Signed “Ujimasa(?)” and dated. Beautiful dragon horimono chasing pearl. Old shirasaya. Blade is almost in pufull polish except for micro-chips near point and scattered scratches. Nakago in pristine condition. $500-700
52 Japanese Samurai Sword Miniature Katana Mounted as Wakizashi Signed Yoshimichi
13” shinogi-zukuri blade with notare hamon and itame hada. Ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana signed “Tamba (no) Kami Yoshimichi”. Attractive nakago, gilt habaki and plain copper tsuba. Shakudo fuchi-kashira engraved with flowers. Copper flying goose menuki. Copper kozuka with seashells. Lacquer saya with kurikata shows minor damage. Kojiri of plain copper. Blade is hadawari on signature side in boshi. Extreme tip of boshi rolled. Several wari in hada. $500-700
53 Shinto Satsuma Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) Signed Mondo Masakiyo
15.125” blade made without yokote line, wide with narrow shinogi. Thick suguha hamon. Details of hada obscured by staining. Ubu nakago with two mekugi-ana. Five-character signature “Mondo Masakiyo” with aoi-mon. Ribbed copper habaki. No other mounts. Blade is stained throughout with some micro-chips in edge. No visible flaws. One of the most important shinto Satsuma smiths. Signature looks possibly genuine. $500-700
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54 A Fine Signed and Dated Shin Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
27.5” broad heavy blade with exuberant choji hamon. Beautiful double groove bo-hi extending through the nakago. Perfect nakago with 10-character signature and date appearing to indicated Kei-o 4 (1868). Low grade iron tsuba with silver dragons. Handle with matching dragons on iron. Gilt menuki. Scabbard with military red leather boot. Blade is scratched with one micro-chip. 1/32” missing from point. Nakago is textbook condition with superb yasurime. Would be spectacular in polish. $1,500-2,500
55 Shinshinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
Heavy 30” blade with well executed hoso-suguha hamon. Nakago appears to be signed “Tachibanana Enryushi Fujiwara Yoshihide saku with large iron tsuba decorated with dragonflies. Scabbard with damage and electric tape but good iron kojiri. A massive and important shin-shinto katana. Bladed is stained and scratched. $1,500-2,500
56 A Koto Japanese Samurai Sword (Kodachi) Signed Shigehisa
22.125” blade, deeply curved with complex suguha hamon and masame hada. Excellent bo-hi with ubu nakago signed with two-character tachimei “Shigehisa”. Gold inlaid fuchi-kashira. Solid gold dragon menuki. Very fine inlaid hexagonal tsuba with matching scabbard depicting sangaibishi-mon. Gold on black lacquer. Mounts rate excellent. Beautiful kodachi belonging to a samurai with very good taste. Blade is mostly polished with very little staining. $1,500-2,500 26
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57 Good Saotome-Style 62 Plate Japanese Samurai Helmet (Kabuto)
Classic Saotome form with thousands of individual rivets decorating its 62 steel plates. This lovely helmet is untouched throughout with six-lame shikoro (semi detached). Fine mabizashi. Interior with split in lining for viewing the signature but unsigned. Good weight and quality. A most appealing kabuto. Very good. $1,500-2,500
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58 A Good Japanese Samurai Helmet (Kabuto) of 36 Plates
This kabuto has particularity fine form. Lacquer over steel. Elegant pierced brass tsunamoto. 5-lame gold lacquer shaguro. Tehan is absent. Unsigned and in untouched condition throughout. Very good condition. $1,500-2,500
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59 Japanese Showato in Gunto Mounts
26” blade with suguha hamon. Nakago with one mekugi-ana and arsenal-style chiseled signature and date, both mostly illegible as well as arsenal stamp. The whole mounted in military shin-gunto mounts. Blade is bright with details of hamon cloudy. Tang has almost no rust. Some chipping of paint on metal scabbard. $700-1,000
60 Japanese Showato in Gunto Mounts
26.5” blade with gunome midare hamon. Ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana and chiseled 5-character signature “Minemoto Hidetoshi(?)” The whole mounted in military shin-gunto mounts. Blade is in a good sate of polish with some scratches and oxidation alongside minor flaws. A good sword for collectors of Japanese militaria. $700-1,000
61 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) Signed Sukenaga
15.125” blade with choji hamon and good yakidashi. Itame hada. Ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana and five-character signature “Bizen Osafune ju” with other side showing date Tempo 2 (1831) and nine-character “Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukenaga”. Kiku-mon with ichi. Mounted with pierced tsuba, iron fuchi-kashira with birds and gilt highlights. Goto-style shakudo menuki with gold flowers. No saya. Blade is stained with details of hamon visible. Micro-chips. An autographed work by one of the more famous shin-shinto makers. $600-800
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62 Koto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Shin-Gunto Mounts Signed Kagemitsu
26.5” (2 shaku 2 sun 2 bu) shinogi-zukuri blade with gunome midare hamon and masame hada. Suriage nakago greatly shortened with five mekugi-ana and remnants of signature “Kagemitsu”. The whole in shin-gunto military mounts. Blade is in a fair state of polish with a cloudy hamon. Some scratches and microchips in edge along with some wear and minor shintetsu. $800-1,000
63 Shinshinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Shin-Gunto Mounts
27.25” blade with sanbonsugi hamon. Ubu nakao, mumei, with one mekugi-ana and sujikai yasurime. Blade appears to be shinshinto. Civilian iron tsuba with shakudo nanako fuchi. Two-piece silver foil habaki Gunto scabbard. Blade is in a good state of polish with some scattered oxidation and very minor micro-chip near habaki. Tang has a dry brown patina. Some scuffs and scrapes to scabbard. $600-1,000
64 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Norinaga
27.5” blade with ko-choji hamon with yakidashi. Tang with one hole. Long signature and clipped jiri. Copper habaki with leather wrapped tsuka. Lacquer wrapped scabbard half the length. Blade is mostly bright with all details visible. One area of chip 7.5” from kissaki not at all deep. Slight chip from kissaki. $600-800
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65 Japanese Samurai Sword Stand (Katana Kake)
Beautiful and rare antique katana kake sword stand for 10 swords. Beautiful motherof-pearl inlaid and lacquered sword stand from the Squier collection with village scene and pine trees. The hardwood stand inlaid throughout, the obverse with male peacock in flowers. Stand is 22” in height and 20.5” width. Good with very little damage. Virtually one of a kind. $600-1,200
66 Japanese Samurai Sword Stand (Katana Kake)
Splendid cinnabar lacquer and gilt katana kake carved in the Chinese Imperial manner for four swords. Late 19th century, possibly earlier. Beautifully carved with pierced phoenix bird and lions in the Chinese manner with pillars held by fierce dragons with inlaid eyes. Good with a few old repairs to be expected. Work of art for truly fine swords. A good way to greatly enhance a collection. $600-1,200
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67 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakashi) in Kyu-Gunto Mounts
25.25” blade with choji midare hamon. Nakago with four mekugi-ana, two plugged. Five-character signature likely gimei. Nickel scabbard with leather boot, which has not been removed. Silver kamon on backstrap of grip. Blade is almost full polish with some scratches and 2 minor areas of pitting on right side. Fine RussoJapanese mounts retaining most of the original gilt. $600-800
68 Long Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Handachi Mounts
27.125” blade length with suguha hamon, but scratches obscuring the details. Unsigned. Good iron tsuba. Mounts with mums. Large dragon menuki. An attractive handachi mounted katana. Blade with micro-chips. Boshi with damage at extreme point. No major flaws visible. Lacquer scabbard with considerable damage. $600-800
69 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Gunto Mounts
27.75” long blade with bo-hi. Midare hamon with wild character, likely Kagemitsu school. Hada appears to be mokume. Two mekugi-ana with one plugged. Attractive unsigned tang. Mounts are deluxe light weight military mounts with saya. Blade is stained with micro-chips. Details visible. Minor shintetsu on the right side. $600-800 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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70 Shinshinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
Long shin shinto sword 27.75” wide and heavy. Suguha hamon. Itame hada. Tang with attractive patina. Gold-plated copper habaki. Large iron tsuba. Iron fuchikashira with rust. Gilt details and string wrapped. Dark red scabbard with gold dragon details. Blade stained with micro-chips, especially near boshi. Tip of boshi rolled. Some shintetsu. $600-800
71 Koto Period Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Sukesada
27.75” blade with complex midare hamon. Mokume hada. Tang with one mekugi-ana. Signature and date mostly illegible due to age. Plain iron tsuba. Unsigned Mino Goto fuchi. Good goto menuki. Black lacquer scabbard. Comes with wooden return plaque. Excellent same. Blade is stained with minor shintetsu throughout. Blade possibly re-tempered. Kojiri missing. $600-800
72 Japanese Showato in Gunto Mounts
27” (2 shaku, 2 sun, 6 bu) hand-forged shinogi-zukuri blade with ihori mune (ridged back) and chu kissaki (medium point). Gunome midare hamon (temper). 8.75” nakago (tang) with kesho yasuri (file marks), one mekugi-ana (peg hole) and 10-character katana mei (signature) in chiseled form typical of showato smiths. Mounts of typical military form. Blade is mostly bright with some scattered scratching and abrasions. Hamon is visible through most of the blade with some minor imperfections to cutting edge. Tang has a light gray patination. $600-1,000 32
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73 Lot of Three Japanese Samurai Sword Kozuka
Lot of three fine and signed Japanese kozuka. All in good condition. One of red copper with daruma. Very good. $600-800
74 Lot of Three Japanese Samurai Sword Kozuka
Three very fine shibuichi kozuka. All signed and all in fine condition. Each a work of art in its own right. Very good. $600-800
75 Japanese Samurai Sword Umabari
A superb umabari (horse needle). Inlaid with gold with gold hosokawa mon and signed in gold on the reverse. A work of Japanese art in its own right. Very good condition. $600-800
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76 Japanese Showato in Gunto Mounts Signed Bizen Nagamitsu
26” (2 shaku 1 sun 8 bu) shinogi-zukuri blade with chu kissaki (medium point) and ihore mune (ridged back). Gunome hamon (temper line), nearly suguha. 8.25” nakago (tang) with one mekugi-ana (peg hole), kesho yasuri (file marks), irayama-gata jiri (tang end) and chiseled four-character signature bi zen naga mitsu. Mounts are of a typical gunto style. Blade is mostly bright with some scattered light scratches. Tang has a mixed light orange rust and pewter patination. $600-1,000
77 Japanese Seki Arsenal Showato
27” (2 shaku, 2 sun, 6 bu) shinogi-zukuri blade with chu kissaki (medium point) and ihori mune (ridged back). Gunome hamon (temper), resembling suguha. 9” ha-agari nakagojiri (tang) with six-character chiseled arsenal mei (signature), Seki Arsenal stamp, one mekugi-ana (peg hole) and takanoha yasurime (file marks). Mounts are of typical gunto form with black painted scabbard. Blade is mostly bright with some scattered scratching and patches of oxidation. Chip appears on hamachi. Tang has a dark gunmetal patination. $600-1,000
78 Japanese Showato in Gunto Mounts
26.25” blade with midare hamon. Nakago with two Mekugi-ana and nine-character arsenal signature and stamp. The whole in military shin-gunto mounts. Blade shows some minor wear and is in a good state of polish with visible hamon. $600-1,000
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79 A Koto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
26” long blade with fine suguha hamon and masame hada. Nakago with three mekugi-ana and four-character signature. Good iron tsuba decorated with waves and birds. Fuchi-kashira of gilt ho-oh birds. One ho-oh bird menuki, the other missing. Two-piece gilt habaki good same saya with missing kojiri. Blade is stained with several small chips. $400-600
80 A Shinshinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
A 23.625” blade with midare hamon. Nakago with one mekugi-ana and five-character signature “Echizen juMasatomo(?)” Gilt habaki. Iron tsuba with gilt dragon and highlights along with shakudo nanako fuchi-kashira depicting samurai in battle. Gilt shisha menuki. Black lacquer scabbard with gold ho-oh birds and flowers. Green silk wrapped tsuka. Blade is stained but all details of temper are visible. No apparent flaws. $400-600
81 Japanese Shin-Shinto Samurai Sword (Tanto)
10” hira-zukuri blade with masama hada and suguha hamon. Nakago with clipped jiri. Two mekugi-ana. Silver foil habaki. Shibuichi tsuba with sentoku fuchikashira with ishi-mei ground. Koto-style menuki of fans. Stone ground lacquer scabbard with koiguchi and kojirien suite. Blade is stained and lightly scratched with some micro-chips. Seki gane and kurikata missing. $250-350
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82 A Japanese Samurai Sue Yari with Hormono
12” triangular yari blade with details of hamon not visible. Highlighted in red lacquer. Long nakago with two mekugi-ana signed “tadamune”. Ca. 1661. Yari is mounted in elaborate lacquered oak pole and iron butt. Collar with family kiri-mon. Very interesting yari. $400-600
83 Showato Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Shirasaya
26.75” blade with ko-midare hamon. Nakago with seven character signature no shu seki ju kane mitsu saku and one mekugi-ana. Possibly one-piece with water temper. Blade comes in old patinated shirasaya. No major flaws. Blade is mostly in polished with a couple of scratches and a series of micro-chips. $400-600
84 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
19.125” blade suguha hamon. Nakano with one mekugi-ana. Silver-wrapped habaki. Mounted as a sword cane. Blade has some old spider rust. Cane mounts in fair condition with considerable wear to lacquer finish. $400-600
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85 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Ietsugu
24.5” blade with details of hamon obscured by scratches. Nakago with one mekugi-ana and two-character signature “Ietsugu”. Iron tsuba with relief-carved dragon. Dragon nanakofuchi and menuki. Double copper habaki. Blade is stained throughout. Fine scabbard missing kurikata. $400-600
86 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
23.5” long blade. Suguha hamon. Nakago with one mekugi-ana. Signed with two-character signature. Blade contained with high quality shirasaya. Blade has spider rust. Area of micro-chips in midway on blade. Very minor shinsetsu. Boshi rolled with micro-chips. Tang with good patina and possibly re-shaped. $300-500
87 Lot of Two Japanese Samurai Swords, (Aikuchi Tanto and Wakizashi) Signed Soshu Masahiro 12.875” hira zukuri wakizashi with horimono, four-character masahiro signature. Nakago ubu, one mekugi-ana. Details of blade obscured by over-polish. Appears to have proper soshu hamon, excellent horimono. Appears to be an autographed work. Iron fuchi-kashiroa with copper highlights and quality bird menuki. Double gold foil habaki. Iron kogai and kozuka, the latter with dragon decoration. Kurikata missing. Kojiri en suite with fuchi and koiguchi. Ribbed lacquer saya. Aikuchi 6.625” Onukubiizukuri blade. Hamon appears to run off edge. Lacquer scabbard and handle. Masahiro possibly restorable. $300-500
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88 Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) Signed Yoshimasa
14.75” long with good midare hamon attractive refinements. Bo-hi made without yokote. Nakago slightly machi-okure, two mekugi-ana. Five-character signature “Nokubuni yoshimasa”. Contained in old shirasaya with sayagaki. Several haku-bore, some micro-chips, no kizu, beautiful hamon. $500-700
89 Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) Signed Tadakuni with Sayagaki
21.375” blade with a wild midare hamon. Nakago with eight-character signature “Harima DaijÅ Fujiwara Tadakuni”; probably 2nd generation. Possibly ubu with three mekugi-ana. Blade contained in shirasaya attributing blade to Tadakuni. Blade has spider rust and micro-chips. One minor flaw on the signature side and two micro-chips at end of boshi. $500-700
90 Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Kyomitsu
27.125” blade with suguha hamon. Signature possibly “Kyo Mitsu”. No tsuba or fuchi. Nanako kashira with gilt constellation motif. Blade is badly stained on one side with pitting throughout. Attempted amateur polish on one side of the blade, but will polish to better. Scabbard badly damaged but does retain gold markings. $500-700
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91 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Partial Russo-Japanese Kyo-Gunto Mounts
25.375” with complex choji-midare hamon. Nakago with partial signature and date. Two-piece copper habaki. Hilt with silver kiri-mon. Blade partially in polish with no significant flaws. D-guard mount with deteriorating handle with nickel scabbard showing some rust. $500-700
92 Japanese Showato in Shin-Gunto Mounts
26.25” blade with suguha hamon. Nakago with one mekugi-ana and chiseled arsenal-style seven-character signature “Bishu ju Kaneyasu Kitau saku kore”. The whole in military shin-gunto mounts with wrapped handle. Blade has some scattered oxidation and some microchips to cutting edge. Tang has a steel color with some minor rust and may have been cleaned. Blade shows some evidence of overpolish. $600-800
93 A Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
28.75” deeply curved blade with choji hamon. Nakago with one mekugi-ana. Thick iron tsuba. Military handle with lacquer scabbard with obvious damage being wrapped. Blade is bright with all details visible. Small chip to boshi. Blade has considerable wear above the hamon and elsewhere. $600-800
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94 Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke
28” long with yakidashi. Nakago with two mekugi-ana, machi-okuri approximately 1.5». Jiri has been shaped to be looked like a 2nd generation. Signature appears to be genuine. Gold foil habaki. Iron tsuba depicting insects decorated with gold feelers. Shakudo nanakofuchi of fine gilt horses. Blade is scratched and scuffed, but does not have any discernible kizu. Black re-lacquered scabbard in poor condition. $1,000-1,500
95 A Late Shinshinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)
29.5” thick heavy blade with suguha hamon. Mumei nakago with one mekugi-ana. Full late shinsinto mounts compromising koiguchi, fuchi-kashira, and kojiri. Matching menuki. Iron tsuba with moon appearing through trees. Heavy katana of the type favored during the late shinshito period. Blade is stained with scratches throughout. No chips. One fukure opening up on the right side of hamon. $1,000-1,500
96 Shinshinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Gunto Mounts
27.75” (ni shaku, san sun san bu) shinogi-zukuri blade with chu kissaki (medium point) and ihori-mune (ridged back). Suguha hamon (temper) with itame hada (straight grain) tending towards muji. 7» nakago (tang), with one mekugi-ana (peg hole), and kiri-yasurime. Unsigned. Mounts are of typical gunto form with twopiece silver habaki (collar) and painted wood saya (scabbard). Blade has some scattered oxidation and minor rust on small areas of the cutting edge. Some minor delamination of metal. Tang has a dark, untouched, dry brown patina. $1,000-1,200 40
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97 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Unsigned in Good Mounts
27.187” blade with suguha hamon. Blade appears to be Koto period. Suriage with two mekugi-ana. Silver wrapped habaki. Good tsuba. Handle with extremely fine shakudo nanako fuchi with gilt kiri-mon. Fuchi is signed. Fine ribbed lacquer saya. Kurikata and kojiri en suite. Blade is badly stained. No visible flaws. Despite the mismatched scabbard the sword fits well. Handle needs re-wrapped. Fuchi-kashira of very fine quality. $1,000-1,500
98 A Fine and Very Rare Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Morihisa
A beautiful thick 28.375” ubu signed and dated katata by Mori Hisa rated Josuka Fujshiorio working date 1661. Signed in full “Busyu Ju Ishido Hachizaemon Jo Hata Morihisa” and dated Manji . Thick suguha hamon and masame-hada. Plain but elegant copper habaki. Blade contained in one half of an old shirasaya. An important and rare sword with the full signature. Textbook perfect katana. Textbook perfect shinto with rounded monia. In fair state of polish with a few minor stains and one area of micro-chipping. No flaws. $2,000-3,000
99 Horstman Marine Corps Sergeant’s Sword
32.25” curved blade with blued and gilt panels. Marked underneath the brass guard Horstman. Brass guard with brass backstrap and eagle pommel. Leather scabbard with brass fittings. Leather and brass wire wrapped handle. Blade still retains most of the blue and gilt finish. Brass with nice untouched patina. Leather scabbard is very good to excellent. This particular sword was purchased from and identified by Norm Flayderman. It came from Catalog 118, also pictured in Medicus’ book. $2,500-5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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100 American Silver Hilted Revolutionary War Horseman’s Saber
29” curved blade with three fullers. Silver guard. Silver lion head pommel with silver chain for guard. Dark maroon spiral handle Blade has nice sharp lines, mostly gunmetal gray with some light staining. Handle and mounts are excellent. No scabbard. Excellent overall for this quite rare saber. $2,500-5,000
101 Horstmann U.S. Navy Officer’s Dress Sword with Damascus Blade
30” spearpoint genuine Damascus blade with 21” median fuller. Gilt brass single-branch guard with wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade well-blued and finely gilt with floral sprays, naval panoplies, and American eagle. Reverse shows panel etched “D.M. Carruthers”. Obverse ricasso marked with two-line Horstmann Philadelphia address. Leather scabbard with brass fittings, with one engraved “DMC”. Blade shows good detail with visible Damascus folding pattern. Bluing and gilt finish attractive with some remaining gilt on guard. Leather scabbard in two pieces. $1,500-2,500
102 A Fine Koto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) with Fine Period Horimono
Beautiful 28.375” blade length with finely cut horimono of dragon with bonji and ken sword with bonji extending into the nakago. Midare hamon with itame hada. Nakago is unsigned with three mekugi-ana. Copper habaki. Iron tsuba. Grip with lacquered leather wrap. Good quality gilt menuki. Spiral lacquer fluted scabbard with kojiri en suite with fuchi. This is a fine long samurai sword with high quality horimono that was not cut to conceal flaws but rather to decorate the blade. Blade in full polished with some staining. Several micro-chips. Minor shintetsu just above the hamon on the right side of the blade. $3,000-5,000 42
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103 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakzashi) signed Izumi no Kami Fujiwara Kunesada
17.75” blade, all details obscured by surface staining and minor pitting. Nakago with seven-character signature «Izume (no) Kami Fujiwara Kunesada”. Ubu tang with one mekugi-ana. Copper fuchi with one menuki. Appears to be fitted with Heanjo style tsuba. Black lacquer saya. Blade is stained throughout with small chip at boshi. All details of forging obscured. $200-400
104 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
16.75” blade with gunome midare hamon. Itame hada. Kakago with one mekugi-ana and 12-character signature “Bizen Kuni Osafune ju Sakon Nagamitsu saku,” possibly gimei. Scabbard incomplete with shin-gunto tsuka inset with silver kamon. Blade is scratched stained but details are visible. No serious kizu. Should be re-mounted. $200-300
105 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) by Tamba no Kami Yoshimichi
19.25” blade with exuberant sudare-ba hamon and ultra-long yakidashi. Itame hada. Nakago is machi-okuri with two mekugi-ana. Two characters of signature remain at jiri. Soten tsuba requires re-patination, but is well-signed. Patinated iron fuchi-kashira. Black lacquer saya. Blade has significant damage at boshi with some additional spider rust and staining throughout. One ware on omote towards kissaki. A piece by one of the most well known smiths of his era. $200-400 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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106 Japanese Samurai Sword (Yoroi-Doshi)
11.5” shira-zukuri blade, choji hamon, details obscured by old staining and rust. Signed with date markings appearing to read Taisho 8 (1915). Nakago ubu, two mekugi ana. Brass tsuba. Sentoku fuchikashira. Copper menuki of crabs. Copper habaki. Partial lacquer scabbard. Blade is stained throughout with good double hi. Chip at extreme of point. $200-300
108 Good Lot of Japanese Samurai Sword Fuchi and Kashira
109 Fine Shibuichi Japanese Samurai Sword Fuchi-Kashira
Good lot with one very interesting soft metal pair of Soten style with priest in a landscape. Other motifs include dragons, landscapes, and plant life, all well-executed and attractive. Very good. $300-500
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107 Japanese Samurai Sword (Tanto) Signed Kagemitsu
6 58” blade with choji hamon and tobiyaki. Ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana. Mumei. Old shirasaya with sayagaki. Blade has some surface rust and staining. Hamon visible. No discernible kizu. $200-300
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A particularly beautiful fuchi-kahira featuring eagles in silver and gold. Fine details to feathers and wood grain of perch. Fine condition and quality. Well signed. $300-500
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110 Very Large Lot of Japanese Samurai Menuki
Very large lot of Japanese samurai menuki that has several genuine pairs, others being mirror images. Great opportunity for a collector of Japanese sword fittings. Motifs include kamon, seasonal flowers, insects, birds and other animals. Very good. $300-500
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111 Very Large Lot of Japanese Samurai Menuki
Very large lot Japanese samurai menuki. Mostly mirror images of each other and very good for display. Motifs include kamon, birds, dogs, seasonal flowers and implements of war. Very good. $300-500
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112 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) with Horimono in Eleaborate Kyo-Gunto Mounts
26.625” blade with complex suguha hamon. Nakago with six-character signature “Bizen Juni ju Sukesada(?)”. Blade with elaborate bo-hi and bonji. Note this blade has two significant hagire. Double silver foil habaki. Fine and elaborate Russo-Japanese mounts with silver mum. With the exception of the hagire, an attractive blade. $300-500
113 Japanese Samurai Sword (O-Tanto) Signed Kanechika
14” hira-zukuri blade with suguha hamon and Itame hada. Ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana. Niji-mei reads «kane chika”. Iron tsuba with flase moku-mei. Iron fuchi-kashira with waves. Sentoku menuki with mon. Leather wrapped tsuka. Iron kozuka. Black lacquer saya missing sekigane. Blade is scratched with microchips in ha. Some loose hada. No serious kizu. Nakago showing great age. $300-500
114 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
14” hira-zukuri blade with midare hamon. Mumei nakago with three mekugi-ana. Blade has pronounced mokumei hada and tobiyaki spots. Thick iron tsuba. Shakudo menuki with sentoku waribashi. Copper kozuka decorated foliage and gold highlights. Very fine lacquer scabbard with rattan screen pattern. Iron kojiri inlaid with scrolls and hozukawa mon. Blade is in a fair state of polish with some scratches. Extremely slight damage to extreme point. $300-500 46
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115 Japanese Samurai Sword (Hira-Zukuri Wakizashi)
14.625” blade with bo-hi extending through nakago. Suguha hamon with unsigned nakago with two mekugi-ana. Sukashi style tsuba with crane. Silvered fuchikasira with waves. Menuki and wrap absent. Same saya with horn koiguchi and kurikata. Blade has considerable rust staining and one area of pitting. No serious kizu with some minor wari. Some damage to same, especially towards face. $300-500
116 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
19.375” with gunome hamon tending towards toran. Tang with two mekugi-ana. Iron Jakushi-style tsuba. Matching fuchi-kashira of good quality. Crane menuki. Decorated scabbard in poor condition with damage. Blade is heavily stained at boshi and an area of shinogi on left side. $300-500
117 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) with Hitatsura Hamon
7.375” hira-zukuri blade with hitatsura hamon. Details of hada indistinct with ubu nakago showing one mekugi-ana. Mumei. Silvered Sentoku tsuba with dragon. Fuchi-kashira of copper with Boy’s Day motif. High quality dragon menuki with gilt details. Dragon is coiled around a polearm. Signed shakudo dragon kozuka. Shakudo plaque with dancing oni affixed to saya. Kojiri of copper with pine tree on cliff. Fine kurikata with sekigane as open mouthed monster. Excellent gold details. Silvered habaki, ribbed saya in fair condition. Blade is scuffed with some old rust staining towards boshi. Slight loose hada towards habaki. Would look remarkable if polished. $300-500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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118 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) by Tami no Kami Yoshimishi
13.25” blade with characteristic Tamba no Kami Yoshimichi tsudare-ba hamon. Itame hada with o-suriagi nakago with gaku-mei: “Tamba no Kami Yoshimichi”. Shibuichi tsuba with katakiri engraving. Silvered wave fuchi-kashira with no menuki. Attractive silver ribbed and aventurine laquer saya missing kojiri. Kurikata broken off. A textbook Yoshimichi blade. Blade ashows micro-chips at boshi with no kisu. Very attractive tsudare-ba hamon. Micro-chips in ha. $300-500
119 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
14.125” hira-zukuri blade with choji-midare hamon. Masume-hada with ubu-nakago showing one mekugi-ana. Good kesho yasurime. Cat-scratch copper habaki with iron tsuba showing flying ducks. Silver decorated iron fuchi-kashira. Goto-style flower menuki. Copper kozuka with coiling silver dragon about ken sword. Kurikata with flowers en suite with fuchi-kashira. Beautiful ribbed red lacquer saya with horn koiguchi and kojiri. Blade is stained with some blood rust at tip. Some scratches and spider rust. One area of micro-chipping across ha. $400-600
120 Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) in Same Saya
16.125” blade a suguha temper. Tang with one hole. Tsuba carved with fierce dragon sporting gold highlights. Pommel with insect. String-wrapped tsuka. Blade is scratched with some areas of minor loose hada. Fine scabbard with only very minor damage. Handsome wakizashi. $400-600
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121 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) Mounted as a Naginata
23.5” blade with sugaha hamon mounted as naginata polearm. Nakago with one mekigu-ana. Patinated round iron tsuba. No significant kisu, blade with surface rust. $400-600
122 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana), Unsigned
25.75” blade with suguha hamon. Nakago with two mekugi-ana. Rusted iron tsuba with gold high lights. Mismatched fuchi-kashra. Fuchi signed. Gilt menuki. Silver-wrapped habaki with family mon. Blade is scratched with some rust on ha. Several small kizu. $400-600
123 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
22.5” with suguha hamon. Bo-hi runs full length of tang with one mekugi-ana and ichimonjiri. Silver cat-scratched habaki of excellent quality. Signed “Bishu Hiromasa”. Iron fuchi-kashira. Handle with excellent leather wrap. Scabbard with iron kojri. Blade is badly stained with some rust remaining. In need of polished. No apparent flaws. Tang with good patina. Damage towards kojri. This sword was cut down from a much larger sword. $400-600
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124 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
15.5” blade, regular notare hamon. Details of hada obscured by scratches. Nakago ubu, mumei, one mekugi-ana. Plain iron tsuba with good quality signed soten-style fuchi-kashira with samurai amid waves in high relief. Gilt shishi menuki. Red lacquer saya with some damage. No visible kizu, one micro-chip on ha. $400-600
125 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
18” diminutive shinogi-zukuri blade with suguha hamon and masame hada. Nakago ubu with three mekugi-ana. Nakago showing great age, vestigal signature “Norimitsu(?)”. Gilt copper habaki with signed choshu tsuba with gold decoration. Gilt fuchi-kashira with good Goto menuki showing gold highlights. Kozuka with bull. Attractive gold pattern lacquer saya with horn kurikata. Blade is bright, almost in polish. No serious kizu with one micro-chip in boshi. A handsome wakizashi. $400-600
126 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
22.5” koto kishi wakizashi with bo-hi extending into tang. Suguha hamon. Nakago with two mekugi-ana. Blade accompanied by old shirasaya. Blade is stained. Minor shintetsu with one fukure. Attractive patina on nakago. $400-600
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127 A Shinto Japanese Sword (Wakizashi) Signed Kanetsugu
21.125” blade with midare hamon. Nakago with two mekugi-ana and five-character signature “Kashu ju Kanetsugu”. Signature is genuine. Double habaki. Iron tsuba with samurai. Fuchi-kashira depicting priests and scholars. Gilt dragon menuki. Ribbed scabbard in excellent condition. Grip wrapping appears to be postEdo period, as do menuki. Condition of blade is almost in full polish. Two areas of fukure on right side. $500-700
128 Lot of Seven Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
Large lot of seven Japanese samurai sword tsuba. Interesting lot with several wakizashi tsuba, largest being 3.125” in diameter. Various schools. One well-chiseled with dragon. Very good. $500-700
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129 Large lot of Thirteen Japanese Samurai Sword Fuchi
Good lot of soft metal fuchi. Many of them are for katana. One signed. Motifs include dragons, warriors, animals, and scenes of nature, some with gilt highlights. Very good. $500-700
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130 Lot of Three Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
Lot of three fine quality iron Japanese samurai sword tsuba. Two are well signed. One large shukashi, possibly Muromachi period. One decorated with horses and dragon. Very good. $600-800
131 Lot of Seven Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
Lot of seven iron Japanese samurai sword tsuba. Various schools with the largest 3.375” in diameter. One ko-kinko period. Very good. $600-800
132 Large lot of 23 Pairs of Japanese Samurai Sword Menuki
Fantastic lot of menuki of mostly soft metal with many decorated in gold. Several pairs of high quality; motifs include animals, seasonal flowers, and birds. Wonderful opportunity for Japanese sword enthusiast. Very good. $1,000-1,500
133 Very Fine Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
Beautifully patinated iron plate 3.375” in diameter. Finely inlaid shibuichi, silver and gold, with scholars examining a scroll. Signed in gold on reverse “kakiehan”. Accompanied by NTHK Origami. Very good. $1,000-1,500 52
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134 Very Fine and Rare Japanese Samurai Somen Mempo
Very fine somen in untouched and uncleaned condition throughout. Made in three pieces likely by Myochin armorer, though unsigned. Hinged forehead of Myochin style. Embossed eyebrows well modeled. Fierce nose piece matching the lower mempo. Red lacquer interior. Four-piece nodawa/yodare-kake. Very good condition. $3,000-5,000
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135 Extremely Rare Japanese Samurai Somen Mempo Edo Period
With original period pieces. This mempo is beautifully constructed of two pieces. The forehead finely embossed with eye brows and wrinkles. The mouth with copper teeth and fierce mustache. Fine and rare piece suitable for the most advanced collector of Japanese armor. Surface is patinated throughout and untouched. One rivet is missing. Nodawa is missing. All somen are very rare and desirable. $2,000-3,000
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Stout 9.375” hira-zukuri blade with suguha hamon. Details of hada obscured. Beautiful panel of horimono with standing fudo-myoo on a rock under a waterfall. Ubu nagako with excellent yasurime and signature «Masataka”. Silver aikuchi mounts with waves comprising fuchi-kashira and koiguchi. Menuki of bird flying through clouds and moon. Beautiful baleen wrap with virtually no damage. Fine lacquered saya missing kurikata. Includes N.T.H.K. origami for mounts dated Heisei 9 (1998). Quality of horimono is excellent and was not used to conceal flaws. Blade is virtually flawless. $1,000-1,500
137 Very Important Shinshinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Naokatsu, dated, and Ordered Made
Magnificent 32” blade with complex choji hamon and masame hada, an obvious copy of Kamakura blades. Superbly cut bo-hi that runs through the nakago with one mekugi-ana. 14-character signature “Shoji Jirotaro Naokatsu saku”, with additional “Torii Norimitsu ken”. Opposite shows attribution and Meji 37 (1905) date. Includes NTHK origami dated Heisei 9 (1997). Blade has some minor spider rust, especially toward kissaki, with no major visible flaws. Hamon is visible. A good professional polish would only enhance this elegant sword. $4,000-6,000
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138 A Very Fine Japanese Samurai Sword (Tachi), Ca. 1800
28� blade length with unsigned tang (possibly signature removed). One mekugi-ana. Choji hamon with itame hada. Full elegant tachi mounts of fine shakudo with gilt highlights depicting spraying waves. Kinko tsuba with kiri-mon. Beautiful dark red lacquer saya. Presentation quietly same. A beautiful tachi. Blade is mostly in full polish with some rust staining, specifically at point. Some extremely minor shintetsu near the temper line. Some minor wear to saya. $4,000-6,000
139 An Elegant Koto Japanese Samurai Sword (Tachi) in Efu-no-Tachi Mounts
A very finely tachi-mounted koto katana, the 25� blade with elegant curve and suguha hamon with masame hada. Ubu nakago, mumei, with one mekugi-ana. Finely cut bo-hi extended through the nakago. Efu-no tachi mounts heavily gilt with engraving. Fine lacquer scabbard with family kamon. Tsuka with same and family kamon. In almost full polish with some minor shintetsu and wear. The efu-no-tachi missing one bracket, otherwise in fine condition throughout. A very fine and striking piece worth sending for papers. $4,000-6,000
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140 A Rare Japanese Samurai Helmet (Kabuto)
A rare Japanese samurai kabuto formed in five pieces of well patinated steel. This kabuto is in the form of a cat and may be considered kawari kabuto. Made with integral mabizashi. Decorated with peony-type rivets. Possibly signed with intact liner and cords. Five-lame shikoro with small fukigaeshi. Untouched condition throughout; a very desirable piece. $4,000-6,000
141 Very Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Bronze Cannon
Taken from a Daimyo’s palace whose mon appears twice on the breech. .70 caliber cannon with punched flower decoration on the breech. Bottom with two fitments for stock. Cannon is 2.25” across flats. Weight is 15 lbs. Bottom of cannon is extensively signed and dated with other calligraphy. Very rare to find a Japanese short cannon. $1,500-3,000 56
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142 A Shinshinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Tachi) Signed Masataka,and Ordered Made with Nearly 100 Characters Engraved on Long Nakago
Perhaps the most remarkable sword in the Squier Collection is this massive 30.9375” long tachi with one side of the tang completely covered in kanji. The blade with mokume hada . Nakago signed with twenty-character signature « (?) ju Ozaki Nagato Tenryushi Fujiwara Masataka”, with further characters stating this sword was made in the 62nd year of the smith’s life. Also dated Bunkyu 3 (1863). Silver plated habaki of Mt. Fuji over waves. This remarkable tour de force of the Japanese swordsmith’s art was a center piece of the Squier collection, and will be in the same in the collection of the lucky winning bidder. Blade has some very minor staining, almost polished in full. Nakago in shinshinto patinated condition. $5,000-7,000
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143 A Matching Pair of Japanese Samurai Swords (Daisho) Wakashi Signed Izmi (no) Kami Fujiwari Kunsida
Koto-era katana blade 27.75” length. Blade with elegant double fuller extending through the nakago. Extremely complete Koto Choji Niri hamon. Beautifull nakago with three mekugi-ana and red lacquer Shu-mei. Almost full bright 19th century polish with virtually no kizu. One area of extremely loose kado. Wakizashi is 16.75” cutting edge. Thick notare hamon with yakidashi characteristic of this famous Shinto period sword maker. Blade is almost full polish and flawless. Beautiful ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana showing full signature. Appears 100% genuine. Sword with complete dragon mounts comprising iron tsuba with chiseled and guilt dragons. Matching dragon menuki. Wakizashi with gilt dragon fuchi-kashira. Plain black lacquer scabbard. Handle wrap becoming unwrapped and in need of attention. Very important dragon mounted daisho with one of the best wakizashi an advanced samurai collector could possibly desire. Rarely does one come across a true samurai daisho of this quality. $6,000-8,000
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144 Edo Period Japanese Samurai Armor
Very fine full suit of Japanese Armour with a particularly good 62-plate signed helmet. Enormous iron fukigaeshi with 3-lame shikoro, the lower lame with gilt lacquer decoration. Sode mempo with fierce mustache and blackened teeth. Three-lame nodawa. Kote of extremely fine quality possibly associated. Lacquered iron doe of 8 plates with gilt highlights. Full skirt of seven kusazuri with blue ties. Back fitted with brackets for sashimono. Very good throughout with one fukigaeshi in need of attention and chin of mempo missing lacquer. The helmet of great weight and superb quality. With a little attention this visually striking and excellent quality of armour would be the center piece of a sophisticated collection of Japanese armour. $6,000-8,000
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145 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
19.75” shinogi-zukuri blade with choji hamon and itame hada. Ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana. Four character signature “Fujiwara Naoyuke(?)”. No habaki or other mounts. Blade has several micro-chips with some additional staining, but, regardless, a very attractive hamon. $150-250
146 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
18” blade with choji-midare hamon. Details of hada obscured by scratches and scuffs. Late shin-shinto tang, ubu, with one mekugi-ana. Horn fuchi-kashira and koiguchi. String wrap with bird menuki. Part same-bark lacquer saya, parts broken, decorated with maple leaves. Blade with with micro-chips and more serious hako-bore present. $150-200
147 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
15.75” shinogi-zukuri blade with details of hamon and hada obscured by scratches and wear. Nakago with ichimonjiri and one mekugi-ana. Iron fuchi-kashira with some rust and remaining gilt highlights. Tsuka wrapped with lacquered fabric. Black lacquer saya with damage. Extreme tip rolled, one kizu in shinogi. $100-150
148 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) in Shin-Gunto Mounts
18” blade with with wild gunome midare hamon with some areas reaching towards shinogi. Nakago with one mekugi-ana signed with seven character signature “Hizen (no) Kuni Fujiwara Tadasada”, possibly gimei. Mounted in typical shin-gunto military mounts. Tang has been cleaned. Blade is cleaned with scratches. Higari 6” from kissaki with crack in blade $100-150 60
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14.125” blade with notare hamon and itame hada. Ubu mumei nakago with two mekugi-ana. No tsuba. Attractive cloisonne work throughout. Blade is stained and scratched with extremely minor damage to tip. No kizu visible. Beautiful cloisonne scabbard badly damaged at tip with some crushed enamel losses. Tsuka matching, damaged where kashira would be. Quality of cloisonne extraordinary, damage extensive. $400-600
150 Japanese Samurai Sword Mounted as a Sword Cane
21.5” straight blade with complex choji hamon. Unsigned nakago with one mekugi-ana. Silver habaki. Tang is patinated. Blade with no flaws. $200-400
151 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
14.75” hira-zukuri balde, suguha hamon running along ha. Itame hada. Ubu nakago with two mekugi-ana. Clipped jiri. Aikuchi style mount with no tsuba, shakudo fuchi-kashira with katakiri-style engraving. Good menuki of butterflies with gold highlights. Double silver foil habaki. Original scabbard badly damaged. Kurikata missing. Blade has some staining and rust. Some shingane. As noted, hamon rust along edge. $200-300
152 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) Cane Sword
18.25” straight blade with suguha hamon. Nakago with one mekugi-ana.Habaki missing. Mounts are cane-style carved to resemble bamboo. Blade is fairly bright with some shintetsu. $200-300 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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153 Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana), Unsigned
27.5� blade length. Details of hamon obscured by scratches and stains. Tang with two mekugi-ana. Unsigned. Good tsuba with no patina. Iron fuchi with gilt details. Good black lacquer scabbard missing kojiri. Blade does not appear to have flaws, but scratching and staining makes flaws difficult to observe. $400-600
154 Large Lot of 23 Pairs Japanese Samurai Sword Menuki
Large lot of 23 pairs Japanese samurai sword menuki with several high quality pairs. Good opportunity for collector. Motifs include dogs, fish, humans, seasonal flowers, and implements of war. Very good. $400-600
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155 Later Production U.S. Naval Officer’s Sword
29.5” blade length with etched military panels. Gilt brass guard and pommel, white shagreen and brass wire wrapped handle. Leather scabbard with brass naval knots and bands. Excellent overall. $200-300
156 German Hunting Sword
15.75” single-edged blade with 10” fuller, 1” wide at ricasso. Brass half-clamshell guard with quillons in the form of deer’s legs. Stag grip with acorn ornaments and brass pommel cap. Blade etched with hunting scenes, reverse ricasso shows W. X.& C. maker’s mark. Guard fitted with German silver star of the Prussian Order of the Black Eagle. Brass-mounted leather scabbard. Blade has been cleaned and polished with most details of etching worn away. Edge has been sharpened. Brass parts have a dull luster and show some evidence of cleaning. Grip is in good condition. Leather shows some crazing and finish wear. $300-500
157 German Hunting Sword
19.25” spearpoint blade, 1.25” wide at ricasso. Half clamshell guard with quillons in the form of deer legs. Stag grip with brass pommel. Blade etched throughout with hunting scenes and trophies. Obverse riccaso marked in two lines “EWALD CLEFF/SOLINGEN.” Guard has emblem of the Prussian Order of the Black Eagle. Brass-mounted leather scabbard with utility knife. Blade has a mixed oxidized patination with no major imperfections to edge. Brass has a dull luster with some wear to stag grip. Utility knife missing pommel. Scabbard shows some minor wear and loss of finish. $400-600
158 German Army Officer’s Dagger
10.25” spear point blade, spiral orange handle, metal scabbard. Blade show’s maker’s mark of E&F Horster. Very good to excellent. $400-600
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159 German Model 1935 Army Officer’s Dagger
10.25” spearpoint blade. Orange solid grip with nickel fittings. Blade marked with “SMF” maker’s trademark. Metal scabbard with silver bullion cloth hanger. Very good to excellent. $500-800
160 German Model 1935 Army Officer’s Dagger
10.25” spear point blade. Yellow solid grip with silver-plated fittings. Rear of guard shows engraved “AS” monogram. Blade shows no manufacture markings, may be a new replacement. Metal scabbard. Very good to excellent condition, blade may be a new replacement. $500-750
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161 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger with Hanger
10.25” spear point blade. Blade shows maker’s mark of “RICH. ABR. HERDER.” Plated nickel fittings with metal scabbard. Very good to excellent overall. Minor dent to scabbard. $500-800
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162 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Officers Dagger with Hanger
10.25” spear point blade, marked with maker’s stamp of “RICH. ABR. HERDER.” Metal scabbard fitted with belt hanger and frog. Very good condition. Some staining to blade and oxidation to scabbard and its fittings. $500-800
163 German 2nd Model Navy Officer’s Dagger
9.75” spearpoint blade with etched naval panels. Maker’s mark “WKC” with knight’s helmet. Gilt fittings with brass scabbard. Very good to excellent. $500-750
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164 German Malsch & Ambrown SA Dagger
8.625” spearpoint blade. Blade marked “Malsch & Ambrown Stienbach.” Wood handle with SA marking. Brown metal scabbard with nickel throat and tip. Includes rare leather hanger. Excellent overall. $500-750
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165 Robert Klaag German 1st Model Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger With Hanger
12” spear point blade. Leather and brass wire wrapped grip with silver-plated nickel mounts. Blade shows maker’s mark of Robert Klaag. Blue leather scabbard with nickel fittings. Original chain hanger. Very good to excellent. $650-1,000
166 Eaglehead Pommel Officer’s Sword
29” curved blade, blue and gilt panels. Marked in the panel “F.H. Lambert Philadelphia,” with a French proof mark on the ricasso. Gilt brass guard and eagle head. Fluted bone handle. Retaining most of the bright blue and gilt. Brass still retains some of the gilt finish. No scabbard. Overall very good to excellent. $750-1,500
167 NSFK German Officer’s Dagger
6.75” spearpoint blade. Marked on the blade a man with olive branch and “Gebr. Heller Marienthal b. Schweina/thr.” Blue leather wrapped handle and scabbard with brown leather hanger. Excellent condition. $750-1,000
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168 German Hunting Association Sword
13” blade length with etched panels on both sides of the blade. Stag handles with aluminum pommel cap, and emblem of the Deutsche Jagershaft (German Hunting Society). Aluminum guard with stag feet and clam-shell guard. Leather and aluminum tip scabbard. Excellent condition. $800-1,200
169 German Import U.S. Cavalry Officer’s Sword with Gilt Damascus Blade
32.75” single-edged spearpoint Damascus blade with full-length median fuller, 1” wide at ricasso. Brass three-branch guard with wire-wrapped leather grip. Blade etched throughout with fine floral motifs, “U.S.” in a sunburst, and American eagle with floral sprays, all highlighted in gold. Ricasso marked with “King’s Head” proof. No scabbard. Blade shows some scattered oxidation with some spots of old rust staining. Detail and gold highlights remain brilliant and very attractive. Some loss of finish to grip. A very desirable sword most certainly purchased by a well-to-do officer. $1,000-2,000
170 Horstman Artillery Officer’s Sword
28.25” spear point blade with blue and gilt panels, marked Horstman on the scabbard in a panel. Bone fluted handle, Brass guard and Eagle head pommel. Brass scabbard with embossed designs. Blade is excellent with bright blue and gilt panels. All brass is untouched and never cleaned. Also pictured in the Medicus book. $1,500-2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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171 Tiffany Presentation Sword of Colonel Charles B. Morton, 173rd New York Infantry Regiment, “4th Metropolitan Guard” with Documents
32.25” spearpoint blade with 21.75” median fuller, 1.25” wide at ricasso. Blade finely etched and engraved throughout with elegant floral motifs and panoplies of arms complimented by a full-figure armed zouave on the obverse and a warrior in classical habit on the reverse. The “TIFFANY & Co./NEW-YORK” address stands against the frosted background in a detailed foliate panel. Obverse ricasso shows three-line “COLLINS & Co./HARTFORD/CONN./1862” address. The singlebranch brass hilt has been skillfully formed into classical depictions of leathers and vines intertwining the bold “US” on the guard, with the single quillon taking on the form of a lion’s head. A gilt brass eagle posed in a guarded stance surmounts the pommel, consisting of an American shield draped in finery leading to a well-formed silver grip. The blued steel scabbard shows gilt brass en suite, consisting of American shields with celebratory classical drapery, with the top fixture showing the coveted “TIFFANY & CO/M” in a ribband. Silver presentation plaque upon the scabbard reads in script: “Presented to/COL. CHAS B Morton/173rd Regt N.Y.V/ by the Officers and Members/of the/45th Precinct Police/Oct. 15th 1862.” Prior to his appointment as Colonel of the 173rd Regiment, Morton served as a 1st Lieutenant in Company “H” of the 13th New York State Militia, signing on for three months service. At the completion of his service, he returned to his home borough of Brooklyn. When the call came from President Abraham Lincoln for more regiments, Morton once again offered his service and was
appointed Colonel of the 173rd Regiment, made up of policemen from Brooklyn and throughout New York. The regiment left New York for New Orleans in early December, 1862, and served in that area throughout the war including the Battle of Fort Bisland and the Siege of Port Hudson, where it sustained heavy casualties. It was deployed further in the failed Red River Campaign under General Nathaniel P. Banks, fighting in the Battle of Sabine Crossroads. Being transferred North, the Regiment saw further action under General Philip Sheridan during the Shenandoah Campaign of 1864. In that campaign they saw duty as train guards and supply support until the end of the war, after which they participated in the Grand Review in May, 1865. They were later transferred to Savannah, Georgia, until October of that year. During their service the regiment lost 175 officers and men, including 6 officers and 38 enlisted men killed in action. Colonel Morton returned to Brooklyn and died January 16, 1922, being an active member of Brooklyn society. He is buried in Graham Cemetery in Madison County, New York alongside his wide, Lucinda. Included with this lot is a large collection of reproduced documents concerning Colonel Morton’s service including his commission appointment, enlistment records, and pension application. Blade is bright and retains excellent detail to etchings. Gilt brass shows only minor wear and darkening, found mostly on scabbard fittings. Good blue finish remaining on scabbard with some minor oxidation from age. Bullion sword knot is likewise in fine condition. Overall a fine example of a classic Tiffany presentation sword. $8,000-12,000
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172 Elaborate Miniature Push Dagger By Lloyd Hale
173 Elegant Miniature Push Dagger By Loyd Hale
174 Charming Miniature Push Dagger by Lloyd Hale
175 Large and Elegant Push Dagger with Carved Exotic Wood Grip by Lloyd Hale
1.75” spear point blade, 3” overall length, .5” wide at widest point of blade. Filed steel grip with inset inlaid panel of mother-of-pearl with white dice. Front side of grip with die marked 4, 3, 4, 3. The obverse side marked 1, 6, 5, 2. Blade pierced with playing cards club. This is a beautiful miniature that will appeal to any custom knife collector. Polished mirror blade with very good steel filed grip. The mother-of-pearl inset inlaid is very good. As close to new condition as can be. $600-1,000
1.75” spear point blade, 3” overall length, .5” width at widest point. Pierced spade blade. Elaborate wood carved handle. An ultra-desirable tiny push dagger that while small in stature, is a serious weapon. Bright polished mirror blade with pierced heart. Grip is very good with no wear. A fine and elegant, but simply designed push dagger by the famous maker, Lloyd Hale. $650-1,000
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1.75” spear point blade length, 3” overall length, .5” in width at widest point. Polished mirror bright blade pierced with diamond. Ebony grip inlaid with silver wrapped chain and mother of pearl diamond. Pommel inlaid with bezel set green stones. The blade is bright polished mirror and excellent. Ebony grip with jewels are excellent condition. This miniature push dagger is a true piece of art from the renowned maker Lloyd Hale. $600-1,000
4” spear point blade, 7.25” overall length, 1.5” width at widest point. Highly polished mirror brightness blade with pierced heart. Fancy wood carved wood grip. Where the blade meets the grip Hale filed in a elegant fashion. Grip fits to the hand perfectly and although this dagger maybe pretty, don’t be surprised to its use as a genuine custom edged weapon. Highly polished mirror blade is in very good condition showing pierced heart. The grip is like new. Very artistic custom push dagger. $750-1,500 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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176 Elegant and Beautifully Mounted Skinning Knife by Lloyd Hale in the Style of R.W. Lovelace 5.5” blade length with a 5” cutting surface, 10” overall length, 1.5” wide at ricasso. Mr. Hale has improved on the Lovelace design by adding file marks on back on spine and including a hook. Beautiful, but simple, and plain steel quillon. Fluted grip that fits extremely well to the hand. Single piece of steel pommel brightly polished. Rare example of a simple practical tool being adorned as a piece of art. Improving on Lovelace’s design, Hale’s creation here is functional, but elegant, all in one item. Bright polished mirror blade with white grip accented with bright polished guard and pommel. $800-1,500
177 Magnificent and Utilitarian Custom Skinning Knife by Lloyd Hale
5.5” blade length with a 5” cutting edge, 10.75” overall length, 1.25” wide at ricasso. The master Hale has improved on Lovelace’s original design by adding a sharp hook behind the point and filing the spine. Steel ricasso and bolster inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Red ebony grip inlaid with spiral fluted white panels. Pommel with guard to prevent slippage. Another indication of the genius of Lloyd Hale. Bright mirror polish on the steel surfaces accented by mother-of-pearl and red ebony grip. Red ebony grip with white fluted panels. Excellent example of Hale’s work. $800-1,500
178 Ultimate Modern Interpretation of the Gambler’s Push Dagger by Lloyd Hale
3.75” spearpoint blade, 6.75” overall length, 1.5” in width at widest point. This custom push dagger by Lloyd Hale owes a debt to Michael Price-style push daggers of San Francisco. However, Hale has brought this piece to the late 20th century in its contemporary style. The pierced blade with playing card club. Grip is polished steel and inlaid with mother of pearl highlighted on one side by 4 die showing 4, 3, 4, 3. The obverse side with 4 die showing 1, 6, 5, 2. Blade marked “Hale.” Anyone who loves Las Vegas or wants to upgrade a collection to include the ultimate contemporary push dagger will find this one of significant interest. Like new condition coming from Hale’s workshop. Polished mirror blade with polished steel grip. Mother-of-pearl is in perfect condition with very sharp and crisp markings. Magnificent piece that will be an upgrade to any collector’s edged weapon or gambler’s collection. $1,000-2,000
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179 Beautiful Silver Decorated Push Dagger with Matching Silver Decorated Sheath by Lloyd Hale
180 Lovely Ebony Grip Push Dagger by Lloyd Hale
181 Elegant and Beautifully Crafted Push Dagger by Lloyd Hale
182 Particularity Exotic Large Push Dagger with Grip formed by Two Antique Boar’s Tusk by Lloyd Hale
2.75” blade length, 5.5” overall length, 1.25” in width at widest point. Beautiful and tasteful boar’s tusk grip with silver pommel proudly displaying a turquoise background with silver feather in raised relief. Matching silver sheath with turquoise back ground and silver leaf in raised relief. Silver chain at bottom of the sheath. Integral spiral-shaped shaft. Very impressive and beautiful custom push dagger by the master Lloyd Hale. Bright polished mirror on the blade and shaft. The boar’s tusk grip is in very good condition with a yellowing patina. Just as it left Hale’s shop. $1,000-2,000
4” spear point blade, 7.25” overall length, 1.5” width at widest point. Bright polished mirror blade with pierced playing card spade. White grip fitted to hand with decoration of inlaid mother-of-pearl and bezel set citrine. The effect of Mr. Hale’s artistry is elegant yet opulent on this finely made custom push dagger. Blade is near perfect condition with the bright mirror polish. Handle is in fine elegant condition with inlaid mother-of-pearl and bezeled citron. Just as if it left Mr. Hale’s workshop. $1,000-2,000 74
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4” spear point blade, 7” overall length, and 1.5” wide at widest point. Hollow ground blade pierced with diamond. Ebony grip with silver chain inlaid with mother of pearl diamond. Pommel inset with bezeled citrine flanked by 2 smaller citrines. Mr. Hale’s mastery is very striking on this rather simple design but highly decorative and elegant. Bright mirror polished blade with bright mirror polished steel grip. Ebony is very good decorated with silver chain. Simple elegant design that showcases Mr. Hale’s artistry in edged weapon designs. $1,000-2,000
3.75” blade length, 7.5” overall length, 1” wide at widest point. Hollow ground blade with an integral one piece spiral filed shaft. Adorned with double boar’s tusk grip measuring a wide 6” across. Ricasso is marked “Hale.” While a custom piece Mr. Hale’s creation fits well to the hand, just as well as anything Michael Price made for the citizens of San Francisco to defend themselves in the early days of the bay area. Bright polished mirror blade with Hale’s mark on the ricasso. The color of the tusk are very attractive. Overall a great and well balanced creation by Lloyd Hale. $1,000-2,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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183 A Lloyd Hale Fighting Axe with Crested Blade
15.25” overall length, 4” wide axe head at widest point, 4” cutting surface. Everything about this axe speaks to the craftsmanship of Lloyd Hale. Blade with heavy silver band inlay around both sides of the handle. Top of axe beautifully filed and marked “Hale.” Made in one piece and is a tour de force of the metal worker’s craft. German silver bolster on grip and inset white panels. Lanyard loop. Spine of axe masterfully filed. If you wanted an extremely elegant and serviceable fighting axe, Hale has created this one for you. Highly mirror polished metal surfaces are enhanced with silver band inlay. Elegant crested axe blade. A great example of Mr. Hale’s knife making skills applied to a fighting axe. $1,000-2,000
184 Napoleonic Period British 6-Pounder Short Carronade in Excavated Condition
Stout 22” tube cast with raised British crown. Cascabel with loop for training. Flared ring muzzle and stout trunnions. Cannon weighing several hundred pounds, but will eminently displayable. Taken from a British sunken ship from the age of fighting sail. Excavated relic condition. $1,200-1,800
185 Particularly Elegant and Unusual Push Dagger with Triangular Hollowed Blade with Scabbard by Lloyd Hale 3.25” triangular hollowed blade length, 6” overall length, and 1.5” wide at the widest point. Mr. Hale’s creation in this custom push dagger uses a non-traditional blade form and that it is triangular and hollow ground, but is elegantly shows Hale’s artistic side. This dagger is not made in one piece like others of Hale’s creation, but is attached to a spiral integral shaft. The grip of white material inset with pommel nut and polished filed steel. Beautiful dagger with silver sheath a la Michael Price with silver belt hook. Hale’s mark on this dagger as opposed to other examples is in script. Great find for the collector of antique and custom push daggers. Bright polished mirror blade with a pleasing and handle with filed polished steel pommel nut. Scabbard is sliver with attached silver chain. Very unusual but very elegant custom push dagger. $1,500-3,000
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186 Most Unique and Attractive Skinning Knife by Lloyd Hale
4.75” blade length, 9.75” overall length, 1.75” wide at the widest point on blade, .5” in width on the spine. Hollow ground blade with the a filed spine. Bolster is inlaid with triangles of mother of pearls in white and black. One piece grip formed as fierce eagle with mother of pearl eyes and black pupils. Head resembles fetching and the beak is recessed to resemble a real eagle’s beak. Marked “Hale” on the ricasso. Truly great skinning knife will be the center piece of any custom knife collection. This is one of the best custom skinning knives we have ever had the pleasure of cataloging. Bright polished blade. The grip is excellent with very artistic and realistic eagle head. This a most unique skinning knife and a true art piece in the custom knife genre of collecting. $1,500-3,000
188 A Superb Damascus-Bladed Dagger with Large and Finely Patinated Boar’s Tooth Grip by Lloyd Hale
16” overall length with 9.5” flamboyant blade. Pronounced exuberant Damascus pattern demonstrating Mr. Hale’s mastery of the knife maker’s craft. Recurved quillons inlaid with turquoise. Quillon block chiseled with two turquoise panels. Large boar’s tooth grip measuring 9” along the curve. Grip tipped with large turquoise pommel. A fine and pristine example of Mr. Hale’s work. $1,500-3,000
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187 One of Mr. Hale’s More Inspired Creations is this Handheld Bearded Axe Reminiscent of the Axes Carried by Russian Warriors in the 17th Century by Lloyd Hale
Blade measures a full 14.25”, 2.5” across at widest point with back edge being filed. Unique pistol grip style handle inset with fancy exotic wood. Pommel filed and inset with turquoise. Back of grip filed and marked with maker’s mark. A unique and powerful weapon conceived and created by master blade-smith Lloyd Hale. While reminiscent of a hand held bearded axe carried by Russian warriors in the 17th century, Hale’s creation brings this piece into modern times with exotic wood grip decorated with turquoise and filed steel work. $1,500-3,000
189 Unique and Splendid Fantasy Dagger By the Renowned Lloyd Hale
12” spear point blade length, 17.75” overall length, 3.25” wide at widest point. This lovely custom knife is unusual in that the quillons are down-turned blades acting as a border or frame to the hollow ground blade. Central blade inlaid with malachite and what appears to petrified wood. The quillon block deeply chiseled and grip inlaid with petrified wood and malachite. Steel pommel filed and bezel with malachite. This is truly a spectacular example of Hale’s art that will appeal to the collector of customer knives or anyone that appreciates art work in stone. Great color combination using petrified wood and malachite accentuated by filed and chiseled steel pommel and quillons. Brightly mirror polished blade like it just came from the Hale’s workshop. A magnificent work of art using steel and stone. $1,500-3,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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190 An Extremely Attractive and Masterfully Conceived Quillon Dagger by the Renowned Lloyd Hale
An extremely attractive example of Lloyd Hale’s mastery of the custom knife maker’s craft. This quillon dagger sports a 10” spear point blade length with an overall length of 16.25” overall length. Blade measures 1.5” wide at ricasso. Double-edged blade with central ridge is scalloped for half the length of the blade. Hale’s mark is on the back side of the blade. Quillon block with down turned quillons to a roundels filed and with agate stone. The quillon with German silver inlaid with agate stones. Flat grip inlaid on all four sides with inset agate stone panels. Fluted pommel set with an oblong agate stone at apex. Condition is pristine as made by Mr. Hale for a famous American billionaire. A work of art sure to please the most discerning collector of custom knives. $1,500-3,000
191 Lloyd Hale’s Updated Version of a 16th Century Battle Axe
20.5” overall length, crested axe blade measures 6” across, fluke is 3.25” across. Axe blade pierce with 9 concentric circles. Fluke beautifully filed with edge and point. Axe shaft of twisted polished steel. Guard in “D” form with extra fighting fluke attached to guard. Grip spiral fluted with finger rest. Ending in a pommel of polished steel decorated with floral scroll engraved silver serving. Pommel at the top marked in script “Hale.” Great updated version of classic renaissance battle axe. Brightly mirror polished on steel surfaces with elegant designs throughout. This contemporary version of a 16th century battle axe displays Hale’s skill as a contemporary edge weapon craftsman. $2,000-4,000
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192 Beautiful and Ornate Large Quillon Dagger by the Master Lloyd Hale
13.75” spear point blade, 20” overall length, 1.5” wide at widest point on blade. Bright mirror polished hollowed ground blade with large down turned quillons. Blade is filed near the ricasso. Quillon block decorated with malachite plaque marked “Hale” on the obverse side. Large coffin-style grip inlaid with mother-of-pearl and malachite. Grip is filed on each side of the decorations. Pommel cap decorated with inset and bezel malachite. This simple yet elegant design and color scheme shows of the legendary knife maker Lloyd Hale’s artistic ability and skill in the craft of custom knife making. The bright mirror polished blade is just as it had left the workshop. The grip and quillon are beautifully designed accented with malachite. Very pleasing and decorative knife. $2,000-3,500
193 Lloyd Hales Interpretation of Renaissance Left-Hand Dagger (Main Gauche) Worthy for a High Official in the Catholic Church
13.25” spear point double edge hollow ground blade length, 21.75” overall length, 1.25” wide at widest point. Lloyd Hale created this lovely weapon that has a plain blade polished to a mirror brightness. Straight quillons measuring 9.25” across with inset with motherof-pearl roundels at each end. Quillon block filed in various patterns of solid steel. Simple plain spiral ebony grip. Pommel inset with four pearl panels and one bezeled with mother of pearl roundel. Lovely dagger contained in a perfectly matched steel mounted sheath. The throat and tip pierced with a cross backed by a red velvet background. Body of scabbard with black wrapped shagreen. The tip of the scabbard flowing to a flower like roundel featuring mother-of-pearl inset. Elegant unique creation by the master Lloyd Hale. This is a must-have mate to another Renaissance-style dagger in this world famous collection featuring some of Hale’s most notable works. Simple elegant design suitable for a high ranking official in the Catholic Church of the Renaissance Period. $2,000-3,000
194 Large Quillon Dagger in Renaissance Style in Elaborate and Beautifully Forged Guard By Lloyd Hale
12” blade length, overall length of 18.75”, 1.25” wide at ricasso. Double hollow ground blade is plain but polished to mirror brightness. Straight quillons inset with mother of pearl roundels. Quillon block masterfully filed with two thumb-rings on each side. Guard with half basket in polished steel with re-curved openings. Spirally fluted ebony grip with steel chain. Pommel filed in quillon block in the form of a flower. Masterfully filed pommel nut inset with mother of pearl and further inset with four mother-of-pearl inlays. Scabbard pierced with cross on the throat and tip with red velvet background displaying through. Scabbard with black shagreen with matching file work and marked “Hale.” This dagger is the dependent on another in this collection with similar design, with subtle differences. This is a must have in this masterfully created collection. Beautifully crafted custom knife by Hale in the Renaissance style showcasing Hale’s ability to work with steel. Bright mirror polish on blade and other steel surfaces that blend well with the silver chained spiral ebony handle. Matching scabbard is tastefully decorated to display well in any collection. $2,000-3,000 78
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195 Splendid Silver Hilted Flamboyant Dagger Embellished with Pearl and Turquoise in Matching Silver Mounted Scabbard by Lloyd Hale 19.75” in scabbard, 19.25” without, blade is 12”, and 2.5” wide at ricasso. Particularity elegant and magnificent custom blade. Quillon in the form of dagger inlaid with mother-ofpearl plaques. Grip encased in silver with bezel set turquoise on mother-of-pearl ground. The pommel nut in turquoise. Silver sheath. Pearl panel 3” across with further decoration of mother-of-pearl and turquoise. For the lover of unique custom blades this dagger could not be surpassed. $2,000-4,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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196 A Particularly Elegant and Fantastic Dagger by the Renowned Lloyd Hale with Scabbard
197 Monumental Custom Short Sword in the Medieval Style by Justly Famous Custom Knife Maker Lloyd Hale
16.5” overall length with 11” blade and 8.75” cutting edge. Ricasso inlaid with turquoise, panel of silver and black enamel. Recurved quillons are fluted, with quillon block fluted and polished with inset turquoise panel. Grip inlaid with mother-of-pearl having great fire and tremendous eye appeal. Oblong pommel fluted en suite with quillion block with inset turquoise panel further accentuated with black enamel and silver inlay. Dagger has elegant sheath with large inset oval pearl panel showing great fire. All in all one of Lloyd Hale’s inspired creations suitable for any corporate president’s office or desk. Excellent condition overall. $2,000-3,500
25” overall length with a 14.5” cutting edge, 3” wide. Spearpoint blade with relief carved fullers attached to blade itself. Grip of fluted rare wood. Quillons of German silver recurved with masterful design. Quillon block carved as a shield. Pommel flat at top. German silver slightly patinated, otherwise this sword, which appears to be something out of a Conan the Barbarian film is a truly amazing example of the custom knife maker’s craft. $2,000-4,000
198 Fantastic and Monumental Fantasy Dagger by Renowned and Justly Famous Custom Knife Maker Lloyd Hale
199 Truly Spectacular and Fantastic Short Sword by Custom Knife Maker Lloyd Hale
11.5” flamboyant blade length, 21” overall length, 2.25” wide at ricasso. This fantastic dagger is one piece that is part of a collection formed over twenty years, when Mr. Hale was working exclusively for a famous American billionaire. Grip is formed of ebony and inlay with mother-of-pearl that is accentuated by silver inlay. The re-curved quillons are sculpted in polished steel with the quillon block inlaid with ebony and mother-of-pearl triangles. For the collector of custom knives, this magnificent work of the custom knife maker’s art world be a centerpiece of any collection. Condition is in pristine as-made condition throughout. Bright mirror polished blade with the handle being a true work of art with silver and mother-of-pearl inlay accentuated by the ebony. A true masterpiece by one of the famous knife makers, Lloyd Hale. $2,000-4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
24” overall length with 13” blade 2.75” across, blade etched and gilt with winged dragon. Right side with man grappling with a dragon and loosing the battle. Below are etched two skulls in a woodland, and a third hero caught in the dragon’s tail. Reverse side plain. High quality etching by renowned artist Lebowitz. Quillon formed as dragon talons. Hardwood grip with spiral flute and silver chains. Pommel formed as crescent axe and two dragon’s talons. Etched panel is excellent. The reverse is with some very minor staining. Anyone who collects the finest custom blades and fan of fantasy fiction would be proud to own this Lloyd Hale work of art. $2,000-3,000
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200 Attributed to Philipp Peter Roos / Rosa Da Tovoli (German, Circa 1655-1706)
Battle scene depicting armored 17th century soldiers on horseback firing pistols. oil on canvas 26.5 x 17.5 inches (sight). Roos was born in Frankfurt, Germany, but studied in Italy, and is primarily known for his depictions of domestic animals and herdsmen in the Roman countryside. $2,000-3,000
201 Attributed to Philipp Peter Roos / Rosa Da Tovoli (German, Circa 1655-1706)
Battle scene armored 17th century soldiers on horseback. oil on canvas 26.5 x 17. inches (sight). Roos was born in Frankfurt, Germany, but studied in Italy, and is primarily known for his depictions of domestic animals and herdsmen in the Roman countryside. $2,000-3,000
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202 Most Fabulous Modern Interpretation of a Roman Gladiator’s Sword By Lloyd Hale
12.75” thick wide blade length, 20.5” overall length, 2.75” wide at widest point of blade. This modern interpretation of a Roman gladiator sword would be fit for Caesar Augustus as this hails as fabulous work of art disguised as a sword. The hollow ground blade is fully etched with gilt and copper scenes of two roman warriors in full roman armor on horseback engaged in a combat surrounded by a mountainous landscape and heroic acts looked on upon by a confused devil scratching his head. Blade is further etched with Roman castle with a watching guard armed with spear. Leibowitz is the likely the artist that etched this piece as he had done for several of Hale’s pieces. The obverse side is bright high mirror polish that compliments the reverse. Down-turned quillon of polished steel and beautifully filed. Ricasso is marked “Hale.” Grip of twisted brass resembling gold with plain silver bands serving as Turks’ heads. Pommel in form of liberty cap. This is a true work of art that doubles as most effective modern gladiator sword. This steel canvas is a true work of art showing the skills of 2 craftsman in the design and construction of this contemporary gladiator sword fit for a king. The striking colors used compliment each other with subtle tones in the etched scene. Bright mirror polish blade is excellent as well as the grips and filed quillon. A simple but elegant piece that will be the centerpiece of a contemporary knife collection. $2,500-5,000
203 One of the True Stars of Lloyd Hale’s Custom Blades is this Dagger with Large Recurve Blade and Magnificent Hilt
12” blade length through the curve, 19.5” overall length, 3” wide at widest point. Re-curve blade with 2 points and a third re-curve with decorations showing Hale’s mastery of steel. Quillons with acorn finials. Quillon block inlaid with mother of pearl and malachite. Grips appear to be German silver, reminiscent of Wostenholm Bowie knives. Filed and engraved in the mid 19th century gun engraver style. The grip is inset with mother-of-pearl panel and large malachite diamond. Pommel in the form of spray foliage. Certainly one of the most impressive and beautiful custom daggers Hale created. Bright high mirror polished blade is excellent complimented by the German silver and malachite. Beautiful design, shape and coloration throughout. This specific example displays Hale’s mastery of steel. $2,500-5,000
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204 Splendid Large Quillon Dagger with Flamboyant Blade By Lloyd Hale
12” blade length, 20” overall length, and measures 1.75” wide at ricasso. Double-edged blade ending in sharp points at ricasso. Re-curve guard inlaid with turquoise. Quillon block filed to resemble silver inlaid with two turquoise roundels. Spiral fluted ebony grip bound with silver chain. Large pommel filed throughout and inset with two large rough pieces of turquoises. This is a work of art and at the top of Hale’s craft, being a highly decorative piece with a superb balance. This example is exactly how it would have appeared leaving Hale’s workshop. Excellent condition throughout. $3,000-6,000
205 Fabulous Quillion Dagger with Recurved Blade by Custom Knife Maker Lloyd Hale
17.25” overall 11” cutting edge, 2.625” wide at widest point. Hollow ground recurved blade. Sculpted quillon with quillon block inlaid with turquoise. Grips are inlaid with pattern mother-of-pearl, turquoise and black inlays. Pommel inlaid with four different colors of pearl. Beauty of a grip will make it a favorite among collectors of the finest custom made daggers. $3,000-6,500
206 Wonderful Lloyd Hale Concept Dagger in the Renaissance Style
12” spear point blade length, 18.75” overall length, 2” wide at widest point. Hollow ground blade masterfully forged and polished to a mirror brightness. Inset with four stones with raised panels on either side. Quillons down swept and filed ending in buds holding bezeled white stones. Quillon block beautifully filed and polished with inset white stones. Twisted fluted white grips with gold chains highlighting each flute. Pommel inlaid with appears gold border surrounding a bezel stone. Pommel filed in the form of a crown. Mounted by two polished steel rings and set at crest with bezel set stone. Dagger is a work of art but well balanced and could be used in battle, assuming one would take such an amazing work of art to war. Beautifully crafted custom edged weapon by Lloyd Hale. This magnificent knife is well balanced with a bright mirror polish on all the steel parts. Accented by gold and bezel stones. A work of a art that can also be used in battle. $3,500-7,500 82
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207 Magificant Eagle Pommel Dagger by Lloyd Hale with Entirely Gilt Gem-Set Basket Guard
21” overall length (in sheath), 20.375 “ out of sheath, blade is 12.5” long, 1.5” wide. Hollow ground polished blade. Half Basket guard with quillon block masterfully chased. Fluted grip in white accented with gold chain. Pommel with rendered feather eagle with powerful beak and ruby eyes. Additionally inset with maker’s name in pearl oval. Scabbard entirety of gilt metal extensively inlaid with bezel set stones resembling garnets. One of the most eye-appealing majestic daggers any custom knife maker ever produced. $3,500-6,500
208 Extraordinary Ultra-Elaborate Faboulous Dagger by Lloyd Hale
19” overall length, blade with 11” cutting edge, 2” wide at widest point. Leaf-shaped blade resembling a Renaissance boar spear. Re-enforced by the quillon block extending 2.75” down blade. The quillons down swept and decorated with chiseled pattern, the end of each inset with a white bead. The grip with riven decoration and further enhanced with silver chains. The pommel with four branches inlaid en suite with quillons. Condition is as it came from Mr. Hale’s bench with one small discoloration on one side of blade. One of the more sculptural and fantastic of Mr. Hale’s amazing custom blade creations. $3,500-6,500
209 The Ultimate in a Decorated Quillon Dagger Conceived and Executed by the Brilliant Custom Knife Maker Lloyd Hale
12” spear point blade length with a 6.25” cutting edge, 17.75” overall length. The double-edged flamboyant blade with ricasso inlaid with red and white “jewels.” Elaborate down-turned quillons with extra branches, each sculpted in steel and inlaid with “jewels.” The quillon block inlaid on each side with a panel of red and white “jewels.” White grip fluted and bound with twisted silver wire on edges with inset panel of hundreds of white “jewels.” Pommel sculpted in solid steel with inset panel of red and white “jewels.” Hale’s mark is on the front of the blade. A truly fabulous custom dagger of extreme quality and the type one would expect to see in the window of Asprey’s on Bond Street in London. This is a splendid well-executed jeweled dagger that any collector will encounter. $4,000-6,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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210 Utterly Remarkable and Magnificent Short Sword by Lloyd Hale
20” spear point blade with a cutting surface of 15.25”, 25.75” overall length, blade is 1.5” across at widest point. One of the more impressive custom edged weapons in this collection filled with some of the most impressive custom knives ever assembled. Hollowed ground blade that is serrated at ricasso with relief chiseled panel that is dated “1999” with maker’s name. A very elegant but complex guard with six branches including down turned quillons bezel with jewels. Quillon block with chiseled and filed embellished design. White spiral grip with gold chain in flutes. Pommel with blooming flower resembling a crown. Handsome piece that will be the centerpiece of any custom blade collection. Bright mirror polished on blade and steel surfaces that are enhanced with the white spiral grips with gold chain in flutes. Decorated jewels add to the elegant appearance of this one-of-a-kind custom short sword. $5,000-10,000
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211 Highlight of 20 Year Effort of Lloyd Hale to Produce the Highest Level Museum Exhibit of the Knife Maker’s Craft
49” overall length, Double-edge hollow ground blade measuring 32” and 2.375” wide at ricasso. Blade is a tour de force of the knife maker’s art. Pierced near point with heart for hanging. Down-turned quillons. Ricasso applied with shield outlined in gold. The arms in two colors of pearl with a band of white stone and faux rubies. Quillon block deeply filed and perfectly polished. Fluted grip in two piece measures 8.5” overall and 2.5” across; between the two pieces a band of rubies in set in pearl plaque. The pommel forged from single piece of single steel. Apex with fastened garnets. Overall condition is as pristine as it left Mr. Hales workbench. One of the most spectacular works of customer art ever completed. $5,000-8,500
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212 Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
3.25” x 3.5”. Iron tsuba of lobate form with two hitsu-ana. Depicts fishermen on a lake at the base of a mountain, human figures highlighted. Signed “Jakushi.” Includes N.B.T.H.K. origami dated Showa 41 (1966). Some patination and light wear. $300-500
213 Lot of Japanese Samurai Sword Fuchi-Kashira
Lot consists of three fuchi and two kashira. All of shakudo with gold highlights. One matching set depicting birds in flight. Some loss of gilt finish and light verdigris. $100-300
214 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
20.25” (1 shaku 6 sun 9 bu) shinogi-zukuri blade with suguha hamon tending towards choji midare. Itame hada. Ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana and twocharacter signature “suke mune.” The whole in shirasaya. Blade has some minor shintetsu and fukure. Tang has an old dark rust patination. $200-400
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215 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
19� shinogi-zukuri blade with midare hamon. Copper habaki with iron tsuba. Shakudo nanako fuchi-kashira depicting rabbits among grass with floral menuki. Nakago with two mekigu-ana, mumei. Saya re-lacquered. Blade is in a minor state of polish with some fading of details. Some minor wrae. Rust has a dry brown patina with some rust scaling. New layer of lacquer on saya shows some chipping and loss revealing a gold color underneath. $200-400
216 Lot of Eleven Kozuka and Kogai
Lot consists of eleven kozuka and Kogai. Materials include copper and brass with gilt highlights. Most kozuka are double-sided. Some verdigris and patination with oxidation of blades. A good selection to start a collection or complete a sword mounting. $200-400
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217 Southern Style Flintlock Rifle
.44 caliber, 44.75” pinned octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass and iron furniture, rough hewn hardwood stock. Partially legible lock markings, lock reconverted to flint. Brass buttplate and side plate. Iron furniture includes the tiggerguard, sheet iron forend reinforcement cap, two ramrod thimbles and an entry pipe. Dovetailed notched rear sight, dovetailed front sight. Crude construction and assembly throughout. Includes a wood ramrod. Good. Metal with an oxidized patina showing scattered pitting. Mechanically functional reconverted flint lock with some replaced parts. Bore moderately oxidized and pitted. Stock good, worn, with a long splintering crack running about 7” from the pan down the upper edge of the stock that is loose and not secure, forend with other glued cracks along the forend as well. Wood with bumps and dings. $1,200-1,500
218 Composite Flintlock Blunderbuss
2” bore diameter, 15” brass barrel. Large iron flat-style lockplate dated 1776. Walnut stock with inlays of pewter. Walnut stock with brass furniture. This is a composite of old and new parts. $500-750
219 English Flintlock Blunderbuss By John & George Jones
1” bore diameter, 11.75” brass barrel with folding bayonet, Lockplate marked John & Geo Jones. Brass furniture and walnut stock. Overall good example. Lockplate needs some work, mainspring is good but doesn’t stay cocked. Brass and stock have been cleaned. Hammer may be a replacement. $1,000-1,500
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220 Early European Flintlock Blunderbuss
1.5” bore diameter, 20.25” barrel, with European proofmark on the lockplate. Brass furniture. Walnut stock has a cheek piece. All metal is gray to brown patina. Original flint, the touch hole has enlarged over its period of use. Stock with nicks and dings. Overall very good. Mechanically fine. $1,000-1,500
221 Early Flintlock Blunderbuss By Field
1.25” bore diameter, 15” octagonal-to-round barrel, top of barrel marked London, engraved iron tang. Iron lockplate marked Feild. Checkered walnut stock with brass furniture. This blunderbuss is original flint. The entire blunderbuss has been cleaned in a European manner. Overall very good. $1,500-3,000
222 Flintlock Blunderbuss by Nock
1” bore diameter, 15.25” barrel length with folding bayonet. Lockplate marked Nock. Brass furniture, checkered walnut stock. Stock has been cleaned, a small sliver of wood has been replaced on the left side of the barrel at the muzzle, 2.5” in length. All metal has been cleaned in a European manner. A small square of wood replaced on the left side of the stock. $1,500-3,000
223 Early English Flintlock Blunderbuss
1” bore diameter, 11.5” brass barrel. Marked on the lockplate Wiggin & Co. Iron lockplate, brass furniture, walnut stock with beaver tail behind tang. The brass, iron and stock have been cleaned in a European manner. Stock has some nicks and dings. $1,500-2,500
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224 Early English Flintlock Blunderbuss
1.25” bore diameter, 14” octagonal-to-round brass barrel with folding bayonet. Lockplate marked Bond, safety on the lockplate, roller on the frizzen. Top of flat of barrel marked London. Checkered walnut stock. Stock has been cleaned long ago, checkered has faded some. Lockplate has been cleaned, but all original. The barrel has been cleaned. $2,000-3,000
225 Early English Flintlock Blunderbuss By Twigg
1” bore diameter, 11.25” brass round barrel with folding bayonet. Lockplate marked Twigg. Iron lockplate with safety, roller on the frizzen. Brass furniture with walnut stock, checkered wrist. Overall excellent condition. Lockplate with nice untouched patina. Sharp and crisp markings. Brass has been cleaned in the European manner. The rear 1/4” of an inch portion of the tang was broken off during its period of use. The stock has nice feathering to the walnut stock. Has not been refinished. Overall a very good example of a Twigg “Blunderbuss.” $2,000-3,000
226 Early English Flintlock Blunderbuss By P.Bond
1.375” bore diameter, 14” octagonal-to-round brass barrel with folding bayonet. Iron lockplate with safety, marked under the pan P. Bond. Checkered walnut stock with brass furniture. Marked on the top of the barrel “N0 43 Corn Hill London”. The brass barrel is very nice and untouched. Lockplate has nice untouched patina with sharp and crisp lines and markings. Stock with nice feathering of the grain with untouched patina and original varnished finish. With original horn tip ramrod. Excellent overall. $2,000-3,000
227 Irish Oval Bore Flintlock Blunderbuss with Folding Bayonet
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2.25” elliptical bore diameter, 16.5” iron barrel. Marked on the top flat “Irwin, Enniskillen F7997”, also marked on the lockplate “Irwin”. Brass furniture with checkered walnut stock. Stock has been clean in a European manner. The barrel and lockplate have been cleaned in a European manner leaving some of the original striping in the barrel. Mechanically excellent. $2,000-3,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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228 Early Liege Flintlock Blunderbuss By Debru a Liege
3.25 elliptical bore diameter, 23” brass octagonal-to-round-to elliptical. Engraving on the tang, flat lockplate with rounded hammer and faceted pan. Lockplate marked “Debru a Liege”. Iron furniture. Walnut stock with nice raised carving behind the tang. Barrel has a nice untouched patina. With sharp and crisp lines. The lock has a good mainspring, but doesn’t stay cocked. Which means it has some sear issues, this can be fixed. Stock is excellent having never been touched and still displays a nice open feather -grained wood. Overall this is a very sharp crisp Blunderbuss that is very early. $2,000-3,000
229 English Flintlock Blunderbuss
1.125” bore diameter, 14” octagonal-to-round iron barrel with folding bayonet. Marked on the top flat of barrel “Manchester”. Engraved lockplate. Checkered walnut stock with brass furniture. Barrel and lock have been clean to gray metal. Stock is excellent, some nicks and dings. Brass cleaned to bright. Overall a very good example. $1,500-2,500
230 Published Full-Stock Percussion Longrifle by Samuel Baum
.52 caliber, 41.5” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued barrel secured to full stock with pins. Blade front sight with rear sight block. Brass nose cap, ramrod pipes, entry pipe, triggerguard, buttplate, toe plate, and spring-catch patchbox. Top of barrel rear of sight block marked in thin elegant script “S.B.” Lightly engraved Golcher lock. German silver cheek piece and thumb piece escutcheons with additional German silver barrel pin escutcheons. Samuel Baum operated a shop in New Berlin, Union County, Pennsylvania from 1789-1840. This particular rifle is pictured as number 37 of Roy Chandler and James Whisker’s Kentucky Rifle Patchboxes, Volume 2. A volume of this work is included with the lot. Good condition. Barrel has a mixed dark and light gunmetal patination with some pitting around percussion cone. Stock is in good condition with some minor handling marks and blemishes. Action is not functional. Bore is somewhat dark with some old grime and dust along with visible rifling. Would clean to better. $3,000-5,000
231 Percussion Buck-and-Ball Longrifle by Roush
.45 caliber, 45” brass barrel, no S/N. Barrel assembled in three parts, attached to stock with pins. Blade front sight with rear sight block. Brass furniture with converted flint to percussion lock. Top of barrel marked “M. Roush,” as is German silver cheek piece insert. Striped wood ramrod. Barrel has been polished with some old pitting. Stock has some handling marks and blemishes with no serious cracks, splits, or other major damage. Action is functional, bore has a thin coat of dust. $3,500-7,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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232 A Pair of Queen Ann Flintlock Pistols
233 Balkan Micquelet Pistol
234 Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol By R. Johnson
235 Good Early Bohemian Flintlock Holser Pistol by Wenzel Sporer in Taus
.415 bore diameter, 4.5” turned barrels with cannon-style muzzle. Engraved frames with “Ketland” marked in banner. Walnut handles with silver wire inlay and silver mask butt. Overall very good, nice untouched dark brown patina. Some silver wire missing on grips. Mostly intact. Cased in an old box. Overall very good. $1,500-2,500
.54 caliber, 8.5” smooth bore barrel length, no S/N. Top of the barrel just forward of the breech marked “US” over “NWP” over “P”. Left side of the barrel with “S” just above stock. Just above the “S” is a small “H”. The lock marked in four lines with “U.S.” over “R. Johnson” over “Middn. Conn” over “1837”. Bottom of the frizzen pan marked “H”. Left side of the wrist marked with two cartouches. Front brass blade sight and rear oval sight on upper tang. Swivel ramrod. Iron finished in the bright with case color lock. Walnut stock. Overall in very good condition with very little wear or oxidation to the metal surfaces. The lock with some muted case color blending to a patina. The stock is very good with minor scratches. All the markings are sharp and crisp. Bore is good and mechanically functional. $2,000-3,000
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.62 caliber, 11.5” barrel, no S/N. Wood stock with low-grade silver barrel band chased in floral arabesque. Backstrap, side plate and butt cap en suite. Miquelet-style lock with grooved frizzen. Early 19th century. Some dulling and tarnishing of finish with some minor pitting to barrel which shows some evidence of cleaning. Action is non-functional with a dirty bore. $600-1,000
.64 caliber, 12” barrel, no S/N. Overall length 18.5”. Ca. 1710; one of a pair. Convex lock engraved “Wenzel Sporer Taus.” Ribbed barrel inlaid throughout its length with silver in the Turkish fashion. Barrel appears to be of fine Damascus steel with silver foresight. Numbered “2” on barrel tang. Unusual mounts are a mixture of silver and brass. Beautifully figured walnut full stock is finely carved at the breech and around rear ramrod pipe complete with horn ramrod tip, as well as being inlaid with silver and brass decorations. Thumb piece is engraved with an unidentified Bohemian noble coat of arms. Lock is lightly patinated with the barrel showing only minor wear to Damascus a pattern. Silver inlay all present. Stock rates fine with no visible or appreciable damage. Action is excellent and bore is good. A handsome example of an early Bohemian pistol. $1,500-2,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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236 18th Century English Map Horn Dated 1771, Identified to William Sabury
This beautiful engraved English powder horn measures 14.25” through the curve. Body depicts several engraved battleships sailing around small coastal town with windmills, along with a date of “1771” and engraved name of “William Sabury.” Several of the battleships displaying the Union Jack flag as do two scenes of forts. A few distinct engraved scenes include English gentlemen dancing with fancilydressed women and two gentleman fencing. Just above the base is an English Coat of Arms bordered by polychrome floral border. Wood base is connected to the horn proper by wood pegs. Decorated throat with four raised rings connected to the spout. A very pleasing English powder horn with yellowing patina horn proper that blends well overall with the engraving and polychrome. Wood pegs connecting the wood base. Highly decorated throat and spout. The engraving on the horn is sharp and crisp. Overall a very good English powder predating the American Revolution. $3,000-5,000
237 Horstman Import French Model 1821 Foot Officer’s Sword
31.75” single-edged blade with 25” median fuller, 1.125” wide at ricasso. Single-branch brass guard with double wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade frosted and etched with floral sprays and panoplies of arms. Obverse ricasso marked “NEW YORK,” with reverse ricasso marked “HORSTMANN/BROS & Co.” Steel scabbard. Good. Some evidence of cleaning to blade with some fine details remaining on etching. Some oil staining on blade with some light oxidation. Guard shows some evidence of cleaning and polishing. Some tarnishing of wire and minor wear to shagreen. $1,000-1,500
238 Ames U.S. Model 1840 Cavalry Saber
35.5” single-edged blade with 26.5” median fuller. Brass three-branch guard with wire-wrapped leather grip. Obverse ricasso marked with two-line Ames Cabotville address and 1846 date. Reverse marked with “US/JH.” Iron scabbard. Blade is bright with some scattered areas of light oxidation. Guard has a dull luster with all wire remaining on grip. Scabbard has a gunmetal patination. A good example of a US marked Mexican War-era sword. $500-1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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239 Private Purchase Ames Model 1832 Dragoon Officer’s Saber
34.25” blade with thick spine. Gilt brass three-branch guard with rear quillon. Wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched with floral motifs, American Indian, panoplies of arms, and panel with “UNITED STATES DRAGOONS.” Reverse ricasso marked with three-line Ames address. Rolled iron scabbard. Fitted with bullion sword knot. Good condition overall. Blade is in an attractive state of polish with some grinding to edge from sharpening, which has obscured some detail of etching. Some minor wear to gilt finish with sword knot in very good condition. A fine example of this desirable sword. $4,000-6,000
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240 Springfield U.S. Model 1864 (1863 Type II) Rifle-Musket
.58 caliber, 40” barrel secured by three rounded, spring retained bands, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Standard Springfield lock markings, dated 1864 at tail. Breech with matching 1864 date and V / P / {eagle head} proof marks. Two legible script cartouches are present on the counterpane, an FWS and an ESA. Retains a M1861 pattern rear sight with the 300-yard leaf broken, the original upper sling swivel and an original, full-length ramrod. The lower swivel is a replacement. A decent example of a US M1864 (M1863 Type II) rifle musket, the last of the US percussion muzzle-loading long arms to be produced at Springfield Arsenal. Good. Metal with a fairly evenly oxidized brown patina, with some scattered minor roughness and light pitting. Markings remain legible, clear on lock, less so on barrel. Mechanically functional, good bore is dark near the muzzle but bright further down with good rifling and scattered light pitting near the muzzle. Wood lightly sanded, leaving the cartouches weak, showing scattered bumps and dings and a small piece of wood replaced behind the bolster. $1,000-1,500
241 Robbins & Lawrence Contract U.S. Model 1841 Rifle with Bayonet
.58 caliber, 33” barrel, no S/N. Reblued finish with refinished stock. Blade front sight with rear sight block. Brass barrel bands and stock furniture. Lockplate marked forward of hammer “ROBBINS/& LAWRENCE/U.S.” Marked rear of hammer “WINDSOR VT./1849.” Buttplate stamped “US.” BLued bayonet, replacement ramrod. The firm of Robbins & Lawrence provided 15,000 of these Model 1841 rifles between 1848 and 1853. Fair. Some scratching and wear to blued finish with refinishing process weakening markings. Stock has some finish loss in addition to handling marks and other blemishes, but is free of major cracks and splits. Action is functional. Bore is dark and dusty, could clean to better. $1,000-1,500
242 Remington Model 1858 Revolving Carbine
.44 caliber, 25” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Steel finish with checkered wrist. Blade front sight with elevator rear sight. German silver triggerguard. Fair condition. Original finish has been cleaned away resulting in the destruction of markings with some old pitting remaining. Stable crack through wrist. Action is functional with bore showing some minor darkening and visible rifling. $1,000-1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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243 S. Norris & W.T. Clement Massachusetts Contract Model 1863 Rifle Musket
.58 caliber, 40”, no S/N. Bright finish with full-length military stock secured by three screw-retained barrel bands. Blade front sight with folding leaf rear sight. Lockplate marked behind hammer with “1863,” forward of hammer marked with American eagle over “US” with “S.N. & W.T.C./FOR/MASSACHUSETTS.” Barrel marked “CONOVER” with typical American proofs. The firm of Samuel Norris and W.T. Clement provided the State of Massachusetts with 3,000 rifles between 1863 and 1864. Good condition overall. Barrel has an overall gunmetal patina with some steaks of orange oil staining. Stock is in good condition with some scattered handling marks and may have been sanded. Action is functional. Bore is dark with an old oil coating. $1,000-1,500
244 US Model 1803 Harpers Ferry Rifle
.576 bore diameter smoothbore caliber, 36” octagonal-to-round barrel, US in oval and {eagle} over P in an oval. Front blade sight rear buckhorn sight, lockplate marked “Harpers /Ferry” and dated 1819. Half stock with brass patchbox, buttplate, brass triggerguard, ferule and sideplate. Rifle has been reconverted from percussion back to flint. Hammer, pan, top jaw and frizzen spring are replacements. Stock is good with some nicks and dings. Brass with some dark untouched patina. Overall good example of a rare 36” barrel Harpers Ferry rifle. $2,000-3,000
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245 Non-Regulation Officers Civil War Sword
36” quill-backed blade. Etched panels, iron guard, shagreen and brass wire wrapped handle. Iron scabbard. Some remnants of spurious Texas Dragoon markings present. Very good condition. Despite the slightly visible remnants of spurious markings, this is a good non-regulation sword used by officer’s in the American Civil War. $500-1,000
246 Scarce P.S. Justice U.S. Model 1860 Cavalry Officer’s Saber
32.75” single-edged blade with 24.25” median fuller, 1.125” wide at ricasso. Three-branch brass hilt with wire-wrapped grip. Blade etched with liberty cap in sunburst, floral themes, and crossed U.S. flags with “STAND BY THE UNION.” Obverse ricasso, marked “P.S. JUSTICE/PHILADA.” Steel scabbard. Blade has evidence of cleaning with fine detail worn but motifs visible. Leather washer remains. Brass has a dull luster with some shagreen on low areas. Grip is in good condition with all wire remaining. Some tarnishing and spots of dark oxidation to scabbard. $700-1,000
247 Scarce Ames Model 1852 Naval Officers Sword
29” single-edged blade with 20” median fuller. Brass single-branch guard with shagreen grip. Leather scabbard with brass throat and chape. Blade etched throughout with naval themes and American eagle, reverse ricasso shows three-line Ames address. Ricasso also marked with “1852” date and “P/R.B.H.” inspection mark of Robert B. Hitchcock. In March of 1852, in accordance with a change in regulations that included the required pattern of swords for Naval Officers, the United States Navy placed an order for 500 of these swords with Ames Manufacturing Company. By December of that year, 420 swords were delivered with the remaining 80 being delivered in January 1853. This particular piece would have been included in the initial delivery. Blade has a mixed gunmetal patination with some scattered area of light pitting and darkening. Guard retains most of its gilt wash with some wear on high areas. Wire wrap is missing. Scabbard fittings sow some wear and bronzing in exposed areas with some additional areas held on with tape. A rare sword for the advanced U.S. or world Naval collector. $1,500-3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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248 Rare US Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword By Hamlin, Cincinnati Ohio
30.5” blade, no scabbard. Marked on the ricasso J. Hamlin, Cincinnati Ohio. Brass guard, leather and brass wire wrapped handle. Blade is gunmetal gray with pitting blending in. Markings are sharp and crisp. A rare contract. $1,000-2,000
249 Scarce 1862 Inspected Ames U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword
30.5” spearpoint blade with 21.25” median fuller 1” wide at ricasso. Single-branch gilt brass guard with wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched throughout with patriotic and martial themes. Browned steel scabbard with brass furniture showing a three-line Ames address. This sword shows a four-line Ames address on obverse ricasso, as well as etched on reverse of blade; a distinctive marking found only on the 1861 contracts. Reverse ricasso marked with “US,”1861 date, and “G.G.S.,” inspection marking of George G. Saunders, civilian employee of Springfield Arsenal. Only 425 swords were delivered to the government for the 1861 contract, making this piece especially desirable and unique. Good condition overall. Blade has some minor old pitting near point with some scattered spots of dark pitting and near total loss of blade frosting. Markings are visible with some weak stamping of date. Guard retains a dull luster with some visible gilt finish remaining in low protected areas. Grip shows some minor loss of shagreen with a split on seam. All wire remaining. Scabbard has some thinning of finish with some light scratching with some dulling of brass mounts. Throat of scabbard is missing. $2,000-3,000
250 Ames U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword Attributed to Medal of Honor Winner Captain George W. Corliss, Company C, 5th Connecticuit Volunteer Infantry
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30.5” blade with etched panels, Ames markings in an etched panel near the ricasso. Gilt finiish pommel and brass guard with floral designs. Rare metal scabbard with brass bands. The brass band near the throat is engraved with the name “George W Corliss” in sans serif letters with “February 1884” in script. Captain Corliss’ Medal of Honor was awarded September 10, 1897 for gallantry in action during the Battle of Cedar Mountain on August 9, 1862. His citation states “...seized a fallen flag of the regiment, the color bearer having been killed, carried it forward in the face of a severe fire, and though himself shot down and permanently disabled, planted the staff in the earth and kept the flag flying.”. Corliss was captured by Confederate forces and was held at Libby Prison until exchanged in early 1863. He resigned from active service due to his injury, but soon rejoined as a 1st Lieutenant in the 3rd Veteran’s Reserve Corps, being brevetted to Major in 1865. Corliss died in 1903 and is buried in New York. Overall very good. The etched panels are light. Blade has some light speckling toward the tip. Brass guard and pommel still retain a lot of the gilt. Scabbard is good with some dents. $3,000-5,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH live!
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251 Civil War Confederate Two-Piece “CS” Buckle with Original Leather Belt
3.25” x 1.875”. Cast brass with wreath and serif “CS” on a plain field. Stitched to what appears to be an original leather belt. Belt is deteriorating and should be handled with care. Brass shows file marks from finishing and some marks from casting. A rare belt for the advanced American militaria collector. $6,000-8,000
252 Civil War Confederate North Carolina Two-Piece Buckle with Original Leather Belt
3.25” x 1.75”. Two-piece cast brass with wreath of laurels and serif “NC”. Attached to leather sword belt. A very rare buckle for the advanced collector. Some darkening with minor file marks visible along with some pitting from casting. $8,000-10,000
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253 A Fine and Rare Massive Bowie Knife by Charles Congreve Owned by Nelson Dewey the First Governor of Wisconsin Circa 1836
The massive 10” long clip point blade of classic Bowie shape is a full 1.75 inches wide and 13.75” overall. The spine features a 5 and ½ inch “sawback”. Stamped in a reserve “CELEBRATED HUNTING KNIFE” and stamped at ricasso with a crown over “W R” for King William IV, ruled from 1830 to his death in June of 1837 and “C. Congreve Sheffield”. Heavy German silver crossguard with German silver bolster. Finely checkered ivory grip with incised line borders, heavy silver disk pommel finely period engraved with the owner’s name Nelson Dewey. Governor from 1848 to 1850 Dewey moved to Cassville Wisconsin Territory in 1836 most likely accompanied by this Bowie knife. The scabbard is original and mounted with a shaped silver locket and embossed silver chape. Condition is exemplary for a nearly 200 year old Bowie. The blade with perfect markings, some expected staining and scratches but still retains considerable original polish. The original leather scabbard is very good with original incised diamond decoration and much original finish. Without the significant American frontier association with the first governor of Wisconsin this would be one of the finest 1830s Bowie knives extant. With the Dewey provenance it is an American treasure. $8,000-16,000
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254 Mathus Welsch Chasseur-Style New York Captain’s Kepi
Dark blue wool with single-braid dark green worsted tape. 8” x 6.5”, rise at front 4”, rise at rear, 5.5”. leather chinstrap secured with two New York state buttons. Bound leather visor with green underpaint. Stitched leather sweatband with black cotton lining. Interior bears maker’s label of Mathus Welsch, 25 Delancy St., New York. Good. Wool is in good condition with some very minor holes and wear around sweatband. Lining is in good condition with some tears, but is secure and stable. Some crazing of leather. Braid is secure. $1,500-2,000
255 Cut Down 1864 Rifled Musket
.58 caliber, 23” length. Notched rear barrel sight. Walnut stock with brass tacks. The bore is rough and pitted. The barrel is gray with staining and pitting. Lock and hammer have dark brown patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. $650-1,000
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256 A.J. Plate Model 1872 Field and Staff Officer’s Sword Presented to Medal of Honor Winner General Nelson Miles, by the Company Officers of the 5th Infantry U.S.A. 29” spearpoint blade, .5” wide at ricasso. Single-branch hilt with folding clamshell guard and wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched with patriotic themes, panoplies of arms, and “U.S.,” with gold wash. Steel scabbard with brass fittings and plate engraved in script “Presented to General Nelson A. Miles/from the Staff & Company Officers/of the 5th Infantry U.S. Army.” One of the most famous Generals in American military history, General Nelson Appleton Miles (1839-1925) started his military career as a Lieutenant in the 22nd Massachusetts Infantry in September 1861, later earning a commission as a Lieutenant Colonel in the 61st New York Infantry in May 1862. After the Battle of Antietam, where the 61st saw heavy action at the Sunken Road, he was promoted to Colonel. The 61st would continue to win glory in the field, with Miles himself suffering four wounds in battle, two to the abdomen and stomach. By war’s end, Miles had risen to the rank of Brevet Major General of Volunteers, with an official promotion to that rank in October 1865. Post-war he had the distinction of commanding Fort Monroe in Virginia, where former Confederate President Jefferson Davis was held prisoner. Miles would continue his military service in the regular army, accepting a commission of Colonel (while a brevet of Major General in the Regular Army) of the 40th U.S. Infantry in
July 1866, taking command of the 5th U.S. Infantry in March 1869. During his time with the 5th Infantry, Colonel Miles would participate in pitched battles against the Kiowa, Comanche, and Cheyenne during the Red River War and the Great Sioux War of 1876. He would spend the next decade in the West, suppressing Indian uprisings, the Apache proving especially difficult to subdue. The “Ghost Dance” uprising of the Lakota brought Miles back to field command, where he desired to pursue a peaceful resolution to the issue. After hearing of the Massacre at Wounded Knee, a disgusted Miles wrote to his wife that the event was “...the most abominable criminal military blunder...”. For years afterward, he repeatedly petitioned the Federal Government for compensation payments to the survivors. In 1892, Miles was recognized for his action at the Battle of Antietam with the Congressional Medal of Honor, three years later being appointed the Commanding General of the United States Army. In this capacity he commanded American troops during the Spanish American War and Invasion of Puerto Rico. As the mandatory retirement age of 64 loomed in his future, he was desperate to prove that he was still able to command. To this end, he rode 90 miles on horseback from Fort Sill to Fort Reno in eight hours, with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite his ride being the longest ever undertaken by a commanding General, he retired in 1903. After his retirement, the office of Commanding General of the United States was abolished. Blade is in a good state of polish with some wear to gold wash. Good attractive gilt remaining on hilt. Some rust and scratching to scabbard with some wear to gilt on fittings. $2,500-5,000
257 Henderson Ames Co U.S. Model 1872 Cavalry Officers Saber
31.75” single-edged blade with 22.25” median fuller. Brass three-branch guard with wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched with martial and patriotic trophies with floral sprays. Obverse ricasso shows five-line Henderson Ames Kalamazoo address. Guard etched with matching floral motifs. Steel scabbard with brass mounts. Blade has a dull luster with etching detail worn by cleaning and polishing. Are wire remains on grip with some wear to finish. Scabbard has a gunmetal patina with some light areas of rust staining. $400-600 102 AR MS & A R M O R
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258 ** Colt Model 1902
45 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 44893. Large triggerguard, blue finish, hard rubber Colt logo grips. On the right side above the grips marked JTT, along the edge of the triggerguard, 1902 and U.S. on the front of the frame under the cylinder. On the left side the Rampant Colt and RAC. This revolver is outstanding retaining most of the bright blue finish with a little brown flaking on the ejector tube in the middle. And on top of the frame in the sighting notch, other than that, this revolver has mint look. Mint bore, excellent mechanically. $2,500-5,000
259 Martially Marked Starr Model 1858 Percussion Navy Revolver
.36 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 1277. Blued and color case hardened finish, walnut grip. Double action, 6-shot percussion revolver. Standard Starr frame markings, matching serial numbers in hammer cut out of frame and on cylinder, loading lever and front edge of frame unnumbered. Small capital “T” sub-inspections throughout, legible correct script “JT” cartouche on left side of grip. A scarce US martial revolver, only about 3,000 of these guns were produced ca 1858-1860 with about 2,250 being purchased by the US military. These guns saw heavy use during the Civil War and finding a crisp example with correct inspections and any finish is very difficult. Very good. Retains traces of blue in protected areas, the balance a smooth, lightly oxidized brownish-gray patina. Minute hints of case color on loading lever and hammer. Markings remain clear, mechanically functional, good bore with oxidation and some pitting. Grip with some wear, particularly on the lower edges and scattered dings, but with a nice cartouche. $1,000-1,500
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260 U.S. Army Model 1894 Colt Double Action Revolver and Pattern 1872 Officers Sword with Gold Attribution of Captain “Buck” O’Neil of the 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment “The Rough Riders”, Killed In Action at San Juan Hill
.38 caliber, 6” round barrel, S/N 62617. Two-line barrel address, marked on the bottom of the butt U.S Army Model 1894. Two-piece walnut grips with dim cartouches. Pattern 1972 Cavalry Officer’s Sword, 32” blade with etched panels of Military panoply, in the name ribbon engraved and inlay in gold Capt W.O. O’Neil 1st USV. Shagreen and brass wire wrapped handle. Brass guard with raised floral designs, nickel plated metal scabbard. William Owen “Buck” O’Neill, born February 2, 1860, led a colorful western life prior to his military service. Undertaking several occupations in the Arizona Territory, O’Neill would eventually find himself in the infamous town of Tombstone, where he sought employment at the The Tombstone Epitaph, likely plying his prior trade as a printer. By 1882 he was serving as a Deputy Marshal in Prescott, where he worked as a court reporter, newspaper owner, county judge, and Mayor. When war broke out between the United States and Spain, O’Neill joined the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry and was commissioned as Captain of Troop “A”. He quickly earned a reputation for daring when on June 22, 1898, he dove into the ocean in a failed attempt to rescue two Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment who had fallen overboard. During the famous Battle of San Juan Hill, O’Neill was walking along the line of his men while under heavy fire from the Spanish. Ignoring pleas from his soldiers to take cover, he replied “...the Spanish bullet hasn’t been made that will kill me.” Some time later, just before the famous charge up San Juan Hill, while speaking to an officer of the Regular Army, he was instantly killed by a bullet to the head. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt remarked that his death was “The most serious loss that I and the regiment could have suffered.” The revolver still retains some of the original blue finish. Thinning and fading to a plum. Overall sharp and crisp. Grips are good with dim cartouches. A very hard U.S. Martial revolver to find in this unaltered state. The sword is excellent condition. Retaining most of the nickel finish. Brass with nice untouched patina. $5,000-10,000
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261 CMP H&R M-1 Garand Rifle
30 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 5573723. Receiver marked U.S. Model Cal 7.62 H&R Arms Co; barrel marked HRA 6535448 10-54 rs41 P MM. Walnut stock with small eagle in a box cartouche. This rifle is still in the original packing and box, full of grease or cosmolene. Stock is excellent with single cartouche. Appears to have all of the original finish, it is hard to tell with it covered in cosmolene. $1,000-1,500
262 One M62 Bayonet, Two M2 Bayonets
Lot consist of 3 spear point knife bayonets. The first bayonet is marked “M10” with a blade length of 6.5” and an overall length of 11.25”. The second bayonet has no markings and has a blade length of 6.5” and overall length of 11.5”. The third bayonet is unmarked with a blade length of 6.5” and an overall length of 11.25”. All the bayonets are in good condition with light scratches on the blades. Handles are in good condition with minor wear. $200-400
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263 Lot of 2 Century International Arms Inc Bayonets in Boxes
Lot of 2 Century International Arms Inc. bayonets in boxes. Like new condition. $100-200
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264 Ludlow WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Pilot’s Badge
3.25” x .825”. Silver-plated brass with pin back. Rear marked “LUDLOW/LONDON.” Fine details to feathers with stippled shield background. Fair to good. Some tarnish to finish with some wear on sharp edges. Some evidence of repair on rear. From the Collection of Arthur Marsh $200-400
266 Scarce WWII USAAF AN-H-16 Winter Flying Helmet with A-8-B Mask and Goggles
Early issue without oxygen mask attachments. Size large, manufactured by Bradley-Goodrich Inc. Leather construction with fur lining and fur-padded leather chinstrap. Leather earpieces with ANB-H-1 receivers. Fitted with Polaroid B-8 flying goggles and Ohio Chemical Manufacturing Co. Type A-B-B oxygen mask. Very good condition with some minor scratching and wear to finish. Some wear to goggles with plastic beginning to color. Leather fitting straps are possibly replacements. A desirable piece for any advanced collector of aviation or militia. From the Collection of Arthur Marsh $400-600
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265 Josten WWII-era U.S. Army Air Corps Senior Pilot’s Badge
3.125” x 1.125”. Sterling silver construction with clutch back. Rear marked “JOSTEN/ STERLING.” Weight: .650 ozt. Late WWII era or possibly Korean War vintage. Good. Some minor tarnish in low areas. From the Collection of Arthur Marsh $200-400
267 Type B-1 U.S. Army Air Force Helmet Attributed to W.H. Adams
Size large leather flight helmet by Swan Shoe Company. Rubber earpieces with ANB-H-1 receivers and PL-354 plugs. Early type with four oxygen mask snaps instead of the later nine, along with leather chinstrap. Three googleretaining straps. Applied leather tag marked “W.H. ADAMS.” Equipped with B-7 flight goggles with streamlined vents and modified one-piece face cushion. Also includes one flight cap attributed to the same pilot, “W.H. Adams” written in pen under brim. Very good condition overall with some very minor wear to leather. Some staining and wear to goggles from age. Overall a very attractive set. From the Collection of Arthur Marsh $700-1,000
268 U.S. B-6 Flight Helmet with A-10 Oxygen Mask and Goggles
Shearling leather constuction with holes cut for ANB-H-1 receiver headphones and snaps for oxygen mask. Fitted with A-N 6530 goggles with one-piece face cushion and Type 1-10 oxygen mask complete with hose. Very good condition. Minor scratching and wear overall with hose remaining pliable and showing minimal stiffness. From the Collection of Arthur Marsh $600-800
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269 Parachute Harness and Chute with Pack
Harness bag stamped Part No 39980. White strap with crudely inscribed name Presley. Pack stamped A-4 Parachute Assembly 44J9221 Mfg By Irving Air Chute Co Lexington, KY. Government No. 42 771591, Mfg Serial No. A 64999, Contract No. P.O. (535) 43-8401AF. Date of Mfg_. Underside with pocket stamped, Inspection and Packing Data. 3” x 2.25” small booklet with cover marked War Department A.A.F.Form 46 Revised 5-1-43. Serial No. 42-771591. Log section with dates recorded from 13/5/39-7/10/45. Harness bag with staining and wear. Pack is in very good condition with only nominal staining. Straps are very secure. From the Collection of Arthur Marsh $1,000-1,500
271 U.S.N. Mark 1 Life Preserver
Yellow preserver shell with stamped markings Dyer, G1, Mfr Under Patent Nos 1604714, 1766182, 1772674, 1798430. Further stamped Hodgeman(?) Leather Co. Contract No. N. 288s 2884. Suspended pouch reads Life Jacket Dye Marker. To Release Dye Pull Tab. Back of neck stamped U.S.N. Vest’s pull strings, straps and other gear in good condition. Vest shows heavy toning around the neck region. Very good overall. From the Collection of Arthur Marsh $1,000-1,500
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270 Parachute Harness and Chute With Pack
Harness is primitively ink stamped LPE. Bag is stamped Part No. 39930. Complete with small attached pouch to the straps marked First Aid. Harness still has material placed inside to create safety padding. Pack is stamped 42-523080. Pack is further stamped AN 6513 -1A Parachute. Mfg By Conrad Bering Company Houston, Texas U.S.A. Government No. _, M’Fg Serial No 43., Contract No 43-20762AF. Top 42-523080 (there is a tear in this region). Side of pack stamped 42 523090. Underside of bag has a pocket marked Inspection and Packing data. Inside this pocket is a 2.25” x 3” small booklet cover marked War Department A.A.F. Form 46 Revised 5-1-43. Parachute Log Record Serial No. 42-523090. The contact # in booklet matches the one on bag. Stations listed are Foster Field and Matagorda Island. Log record records 6 dates from 11/29/44-10/2/45 and some other Technical Service records that date back to 1932. Both pieces show expected wear - harness has heavy sweat stains and more visible wear throughout. Very good. From the Collection of Arthur Marsh $1,000-1,500
272 Lot of Air Cruisers Inc. B-3 and B-4 Life Jackets
Lot consists of one July, 1942-dated Type B-3 and August, 1943-dated Type B-4 “Mae West”survival vests. Both examples come complete with harnesses and intact inflation system, minus removed C02 bottles and cut hoses. B-4 model shows U.S. Army Air Force property markings and retains its dye packet. Shells are in good condition with some minor staining and discoloration. Internal bladders have become somewhat stiff and fragile. Some fading of markings on B-4 jacket from age. Good pieces to complete any historical display of U.S. flight gear. From the Collection of Arthur Marsh $400-800 SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 CINCINNATI, OHIO 107
273 U.S. Airman’s Leather Jacket
Rear back label reads, Type A2 Drawing No. 30-1415 A.C. No 42 -187762 Property Air Service U.S. Army I Spiewak & Sons North Bergen, N.J. 42. Black stamps near neck region 3339. Brown leather exterior is in near excellent condition. Interior lining has very light wear and the lining is intact. From the Collection of Arthur Marsh $1,000-1,500
274 Airman’s Leather Jacket Embroidered to A.E. Dixon
Type A-2 DWG No 30-1415 A.C. Order No 42-16175P Perry Sportswear Inc Newburgh, N.Y. Property Air Force U.S. Army 42. Stamp on rear lining reads AN X44. Leather nameplate on left chest reads A.E. Dixon. Exterior of leather jacket with a few scuff marks. Lining with one small stain. Bottom elastic band of coat with a few moth nips on the interior. From the Collection of Arthur Marsh $1,000-1,500 108 AR MS & A R M O R
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275 David Clark MC-3A Partial Pressure Flying Suit with Canvas Carrying Bag
Operational in 1957, the David C. Clark Company of Worcester, Massachusetts developed the Model MC-3 suit as a replacement for the MC-1, itself designed as a replacement for the S-2 suit. A precautionary measure against catastrophic de-pressurization at high altitudes, a constant danger faced by pilots of high-altitude Cold-War aircraft such as the U-2 and B-36. A great improvement over previous suits, the MC-3 was a turning point in pressure-suit design, using a combination of the then-common “capstan” system, and an innovative full-torso bladder around the vital organs, extending from the shoulders to the middle of the thigh. In the event of depressurization, the suit would inflate, protecting the pilot’s body against the swelling caused by the low air pressure at high altitude. The raised tubes on the extremities would pull against the fabric, ensuring a tight fit when pressurized. This would give the pilot time to guide the plane to a safer, lower altitude. The suit came in 12 sizes, with fine adjustments made possible by laces throughout the suit. The MA-2 helmet, developed by International Latex Corporation of Dover, Delaware, featured a number of improvements over its predecessors, including additional connective snaps, a better microphone, high-pressure oxygen delivery hoses, and a feeding port for food and drink on long flights. The MA-2 was a very successful design and would be used well into the 1960s, paired with several models of partial pressure suits. The helmet was used in a number of experimental high altitude/speed projects, including the XS-1, X-1A, and X-s rocket flights, as well as Project Excelsior, which included a parachute jump of over 30 Kilometers (18 miles). Label on interior head and neck liner reads, Hood, Helmet, Flying MA-2 Stock No 8415 NL 28125-21 International Latex Corp Dover Delaware L.L.C. Part No. SPD1 MFG Contract No AF33 (602) Suppliment Agreement No Inspected JL 1957. U.S. Coveralls with attached lining with label that reads, Coveralls High Altitude Type MC-3A Part No S-687 S/N 8415-NL10210.45 Extra Large Regular Contract No. AF33 (602)-8568 Item 11 David Clark Company Incorporated U.S. Exterior with stamped logo U.S. Air Force. Top half and bottom portion of coveralls with two separate areas with functional zipper. Pair of brown leather gloves with green elastic trim. Functional zipper and label that reads, Gloves, High Altitude, Stock No 8415 -NL 25305-49 Size (NOV) G Contract No. AF33(602)7759 M.F.G. Lot further includes a khaki green canvas bag with functional zipper and white stamped lettering that reads, K11 Bag, High Altitude Coveralls and Helmet Type MF-1 Exhibit WCRDF-122 Stock No. 8330-NL40470 The Berger Brothers Co. Drawing No.X54B3651 Contract No. AF33(602)5904 U.S. Excellent. $10,000-15,000
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276 European Percussion Target Rifle by Renaud Morges
.45 caliber, 31.5” Damascus barrel, no S/N. Globe front sight with tang-mounted rear aperture sight. Back action lock stamped “RENAUD. A. MORGES”. Set trigger. Schuetzen-style stock with Germanic triggerguard and counter-sunk muzzle. No ramrod. Fine condition. Barrel has a pewter coloration with an attractive visible Damascus pattern. Stock has some minor handling marks and blemishes. Action is functional; bore is somewhat dark with visible rifling. $1,000-1,500
277 Percussion Target Rifle By J.N. Gardiner
.36 caliber, 30.75” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned barrel with half stock. Hooded blade front sight with tang-mounted aperture rear sight. Back-action lock with set trigger. Nickel-plated brass triggerguard and buttplate. Barrel marked “J.N. GARDNER/SCRANTON PA.” Fitted with false muzzle. Fine condition. Barrel has an even dark chocolate coloration with some thinning on sharp edges and minor scratches. Stock has some minor handling marks with some opening of grain on right side of buttstock. Bore is good with some minor fouling and visible rifling. $1,500-2,500
278 Percussion Target Rifle By E. Phillips New York
.38 caliber, 29” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued finish with attractive varnished stock checkered at wrist, adorned with German silver eagle insert on cheek piece. Hooded blade front sight with tang mounted rear sight. Double set-trigger. Iron trigger guard, patch box, buttplate, and toe plate; lightly engraved with broad scroll floral motifs. Barrel marked “E. PHILLIPS/CAST STEEL/NEW YORK.” Very good. Barrel has a dark black patina with some old pitting and darkening of iron mountings. Stock has some minor handling marks including a stain blemish on right side of stock forward of buttplate. Action is functional. Bore is somewhat dark with visible rifling. $800-1,200
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279 Percussion Target Rifle By C.W. Rodgers
.40 caliber, 32” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued barrel with checkered walnut half-stock. Blade front sight with tang-mounted aperture rear sight. Back-action lock with frame showing minimalist border engraving. Fitted with false muzzle and ball starter. Wood ramrod. Fair condition overall, Barrel has a plum patination with some minor handling wear and discoloration. Stock has some minor handling wear with an attractive grain to stock. Action is functional; bore has some old discoloration and fouling with visible rifling. $1,000-1,500
280 Frank Wesson M1870 Pocket Rifle With Skeleton Stock
.32 rf caliber, 14” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 18. Nickel finish and skeleton stock, rosewood grips. Hood front sight and peep rear sight. Retaining a lot of the nickel finish. Very good rosewood grips. Bore is dirty may clean to better. Mechanically excellent. $600-1,000
281 Unmarked Percussion Buggy Rifle with Wire Stock
.32 caliber, 16.5” octagonal-to-round barrel, with the muzzle turned 1/2” round. No visible markings, brass frame, walnut grips with underhammer. Wire stock. Barrel is sharp and crisp with nice brown patina. Brass is untouched. Wood grips are very good. Wire stock is excellent. Bore is very good. Mechanically good. $700-1,200
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282 Rare Dragoon Size Sharps Tipping & Lawden Pistol
283 Joseph Ells Double-Action Percussion Pocket Revolver
284 Factory Engraved Remington Elliott Ring Trigger Four-Shot Pistol
285 Rare Pecare & Smith Percussion Pepperbox Pistol
.38 rf caliber, 4.25” barrels length, S/N 2025. Blue barrels, silver-plated brass frame, gutta percha grips. Marked in a circle around the hammer screw “Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent”. Barrels are mostly brown with some silver finish in the protected areas. The frame still retains some of the silver finish. Grips are very good to excellent. Bores are fair. Mechanically excellent. These large frames are extremely rare and seldom come up for sale. $1,500-2,500
.32 rf caliber, 3.5” barrels, S/N 19662. Factory engraving, rosewood grips. Marked between the barrels on the rib. Most of the finish has faded to a plum to gray. Grips have some nicks and dings. Bores are good, and mechanically fine. This is a very difficult Remington to find factory engraved with blue finish. $1,500-2,500
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28 caliber, 3.75” octagonal barrel. Engraved frame. Patent markings on the hammer, rosewood grips. This rare revolver is sharp and crisp overall. Traces of blue finish on the barrel. All markings and engravings are sharp and crisp. The metal has a nice gray to patina look. Mechanically excellent. $1,500-2,500
.28 caliber, 4” barrels, 10-shot closed action, S/N 375. Folding trigger. Marked on the barrel parallel with the front small blade sight Pecare & Smith’s. Engraved iron frame, engraved closed in barrels. Walnut grips. All metal is gray and has some pitting and staining. Markings are clear. Grips show some nicks and dings. Overall a very good example of this very rare American collectible. $3,000-4,500
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286 Sharps Model 3C Cartridge Pepperbox
287 Remington UMC Marked Double Derringer
288 Smith & Wesson 1st Model 3d Issue Revolver
289 Sharps 2A Model Cartridge Pepperbox
.30 rf caliber, 3.5” barrels, S/N 10869. Blue barrels with case colored frame. Rosewood grips. Barrel retain a lot of the bright original blue finish with mint markings. Frame still retains a lot of the case colors with crisp markings. Grips are excellent. $700-1,000
.22 caliber, 3.125” barrel, S/N 105060. Nickel finish, pearl grips. Retaining most of the original nickel finish. Some minute staining in the protected areas. Pearl grips are excellent. $700-1,000
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.41 RF caliber, 3” barrels, S/N 140. Marked on the top of the barrel Remington Arms-UMC Company. Blued lever and screws, hard rubber grips. Retaining most of the original nickel finish, most of the blue on various parts. Grips are very good. Bore is fair. Hinges are excellent, nice and tight. $900-1,200
.30 rf caliber, 3” barrels, S/N 21544. Blue barrels with silver-plated brass frame, rosewood grips. Barrels still retain a lot of the beautiful iridescent blue finish. Frame still retains a lot of the silver flash finish. Rosewood grips are excellent. $600-900
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290 Rare American Arms Over/Under With Round Butt
.30 rf caliber, 2.75” barrels, S/N 214. Blue barrels, silver-plated brass frame. Varnished rosewood grips. Marked on the top of the barrels “American Arms Company Boston Mass.” The barrels retain a lot of the original bright blue finish with some light flaking. Frame retains most of the silver plating. Grips are excellent retaining most of the varnished finish. $1,500-2,500
291 Primitive-Made Iron Mounted Southern Percussion Derringer
.52 caliber, 2” barrel with rear notched sight forged into the breech. Bead front sight. Back action percussion lock. Walnut stock with iron triggerguard and escutcheons. All metal is gray with some staining. Stock shows wear and use. Overall a good example of a rare American Derringer. $1,200-1,500
292 Fullstock German Percussion Target Rifle
.60 caliber, 39” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued barrel will full-stock secured by pins. Checkered wrist with carved cheek piece. Post front sight with aperture rear sight fitted with leveling device. Brass fittings with Germanic triggerguard and buttplate. Set trigger with safety device on lockplate. Brass-tipped wood ramrod. Good condition overall. Barrel has a dark gunmetal patina with some scattered oxidation and light scratches. Some minor handling marks to stock consistent with age and use along with some minor opening of grain on buttstock. Nose cap missing. Action is functional, bore is somewhat dark with some old fouling and visible rifling. $1,000-1,500
293 Percussion Bench Rifle
.45 caliber, 32” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish with walnut half stock. Back-action lock marked “PERKINS” lightly engraved with scrolls. Iron triggerguard. Barrel fitted with telescopic sight. Fitted with false muzzle and ball starter. Barrel has a gunmetal finish with some light streaking and minor wear to sharp edges. Stock has some minor handling marks, no major cracks or splits. Action is functional; bore is good with minor old fouling and visible rifling. $1,000-2,000
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294 Heavy Barrel Percussion Target Rifle by D.H. Hilliard
.52 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, S/N 1700. Blued finish with half stock and carved cheek piece. Hooded post front sight with rear sight dovetail and tangmounted aperture rear sight. Barrel marked “D.H. HILLIARD/CORNISH/N.H.” along with serial number. Back-action lock with scroll engraving. German silver stock escutcheon, triggerguard, cheek piece inlay, and toe plate, all engraved with scrolls. Fitted with false muzzle and ball starter. Fine condition. Barrel has a plum patina with some minor wear to sharp edges. Stock has some handling marks and blemishes consistent with age and use with an old section of missing wood forward of lockplate. Action is functional; bore is good with some minor staining and visible rifling. $1,500-2,500
295 Percussion Heavy Barrel Target Rifle
.40 caliber, 32.75” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued barrel with plain varnished walnut half stock. Hooded post front sight with tang-mounted rear aperture sight. Brass triggerguard, patch box, buttplate and toe plate. Back-action lock with double set-trigger. Barrel has a dark gunmetal patina with some thinning to sharp edges. Some darkening to brass finish with stock showing some minor handling marking, but no serious cracks, splits, or other damage. Action is functional. Bore is good; some minor old staining with visible rifling. $1,000-1,500
296 Heavy Barrel Percussion Target Rifle
.40 caliber, 32.5” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued barrel with half stock checkered at wrist. Hooded post front sight with tang mounted aperture rear sight. Double set-trigger. Brass triggerguard, buttplate, and toe plate. Good condition. Barrel has an overall dark smooth patina with some scattered scratches and wear with some minor pitting on bottom of barrel. Old repair to broken hammer. Stock shows some handling marks and blemishes but no serious cracks, splits, or other major damage. Action is functional. Bore has some old staining and visible rifling. $1,000-2,000
297 German Shuetzen Rifle by Carl Stiegele
.30 caliber, 30.25” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued finish with case hardened frame and checkered Schuetzen-style stock. Post front sight with aperture rear sight mount. Matted barrel marked “C. STIEGELE MUNCHEN.” Very good. Some minor rust and oxidation to barrel with some bright case coloring remaining on frame. Stock has some minor handling marks and chips. Action is functional; bore is good with visible rifling. $700-1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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298 Good Cased and Unusual Self-Cocking Parlor Pistol by Caron
299 ** Colt Single Action Army Revolver
300 Rare Percussion Derringer By M.Dickson (Louisville)
301 Rare Agent Marked A.Millspaugh Washington LousianaPhiladelphia Derringer
.22 caliber, 7.5” barrel, no S/N. Engraved at breech with a flourish, frame engraved en suite with barrel as is triggerguard. Steel buttcap sparely engraved. Figured fluted walnut butt. Self-cocking percussion mechanism undoubtedly patented by Caron, operated by the tipping down of barrel. The whole cased in its original French-fitted rosewood case with accessories comprising ramrods, associated turnscrew. Blue velvet lined with Caron label and owners initials “C.M.” on brass escutcheon. Barrel retains strong traces of original blue with frame mostly gray metal showing minor corrosion on left side. Spur triggerguard with minor wear, buttcap with some staining. Figured butt retains much original varnish with one minor hairline crack extending .625” from frame. Action functions perfectly. Bore is fair. $1,500-2,500
.44 caliber, 2” barrel. Top of barrel marked M. Dickson. Engraved back-action lock, engraved German silver furniture, checkered walnut stock. Barrel is sharp and crisp with nice light brown patina. Lock matches, hammer appears to be a replacement. Nice job matches well. Stock is very good. Overall a very good example of this rare Derringer. $2,000-3,000
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.45 Colt, 5.5” barrel, S/N 329152 (mfg. ca 1914-1915). Blued and color case hardened finish, smooth ivory grips. Single action, 6-shot revolver. Left side of barrel marked in a single line: COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 45 and right side marked COLT’S MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. USA. Lower left of frame with three-date in two-line patent mark and Rampant Colt logo. Very good. Retains much of the blue on the barrel and cylinder with thinning and wear, frame with dull and faded case color. Clear markings, mechanically functional, fine bore is mostly bright. Smooth ivory grips with nice age and some light wear, showing age stress cracks in the bottom, fit fairly well, although the backstrap is slightly proud of the grips. $1,500-2,500
.485 bore diameter, 2.75” barrel. Marked on the top of the barrel “A. Millspaugh Washington Louisiana”. Gold bands at breech. Checkered walnut stock with German silver furniture. Lockplate marked D”erringer Philadelphia”. The barrel is brown with some pitting. Markings are readable. Stock is very good. All original inlays. A very good example of this rare agent-marked Philadelphia Derringer. $2,000-3,000
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302 Rare Rounded Iron Frame Second Model Plant Revolver
303 Hopkins & Allen XL Derringer
304 Frank Wesson Pocket Rifle
305 Rare Thomma Reform Pistol
.42 caliber cup-fire, 6” octagonal barrel, S/N 507. Iron rounded frame, blue cylinder and barrel, rosewood grips. Marked on the left side of the frame “Merwin & Bray New York”. This revolver is sharp and crisp overall. Retaining most of the original blue finish on the barrel and cylinder, just lightly fading. Frame is a very nice gray. Grips are excellent still retaining a lot of the original varnish. $1,500-2,500
22 caliber, 10” octagonal barrel, S/N 2079. Markings on the left flat of barrel, blue barrel, nickel-plated brass frame, hammer, hammer screw, rosewood grips. Brass wire skeleton stock. Hood front sight, rear peep hole sight. Barrel still retains a lot of the original bright blue finish. Frame retains traces of nickel finish. Rosewood grips are excellent. Bore needs cleaning and may clean to better. $600-900
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.41 rf extra long, 2.5” octagonal barrel. Nickel finish with rosewood grips. Marked on top of the barrel “XL Derringer” and the patent date on the left flat. This little derringer was once advertised as the most powerful derringer. Retaining most of the original nickel finish. Grips are very good. Bore is good, the action is nice and tight. Overall an excellent example of this rare Derringer. $1,000-1,500
.635 caliber, 2” barrels. Blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips with logo “Tomma”. Retaining most of the original rust blue finish. Some wear to the high edges. Bores are good. $1,000-1,500
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306 Remington Vest Pocket Pistol
.32 caliber, 3.5” round barrel, S/N 225 (all numbers not legible). Top of the frame with 2-line address “Remingtons Ilion, NY” over patent dates. Split breech action. Blue finish with rosewood grips. Very good overall condition with vibrant case color on the hammer and split breech. The rest of the piece blending to a plum patina. The rosewood grips are very good with minor wear. Bore is good and mechanically functional. $700-900
308 Rare Box of Cartridges for Smith & Wesson Revolving Rifle
Label is marked Fifty Rifle Cartridges with a picture of S&W Revolving Rifle, Expressively for Smith & Wesson’s Revolving Rifle, Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport Conn, U.S.A. These boxes are impossible to find. The label is scuffed but the markings are very clear. The box has been opened, but it is full of the original cartridges. Goes well in a display of S&W revolving rifles. $2,500-3,500
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307 ** Colt Single Action Army Revolver
.38-40 caliber, 4.75” barrel with two line address, S/N 280742. Blue and case color finish with hard rubber grips. Barrel and ejector tuber retain most of the blue finish. Some high edge wear, a little flaking along the ejector tube and barrel. Frame still retains some of the case colored finish. Hard rubber grips are excellent and original to the revolver. Overall this revolver is excellent. Bore is bright and shiny, mechanically excellent. $2,000-3,000
309 Factory Engraved Remington New Model 1858 Conversion Revolver With Original Holster
.38 RF caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel length, S/N 44824. Marked in an engraved banner on top of the barrel Remington address in two lines. Silver-plated finish, New York-style scroll engraving with stippled background. Original ivory grips. Original flap leather holster. This revolver is sharp and crisp overall with traces of the silver plating remaining. All markings are clear. Where the silver is gone the metal has grayish patina remaining. Original ivory grips showing a nice yellowed patina. The revolver needs some mechanical work, doesn’t stay cocked, the mainspring is good, more than likely it is the cylinder stop and the hand spring. The bore is very good to excellent, still has a brightness in the bore. The original leather flap holster is very nice and complete with no open seams, missing the plug in the bottom, and also missing the brass stud. Some scuffing and crazing. Overall this is a great looking piece from the 1870’s. Also is great looking rare factory engraved Remington conversion. $1,500-2,500 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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310 Deluxe Factory Exhibition Engraved English Hartford Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver
.44 caliber, 7.5” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 219 (mfg. ca 1853). Blued and color case hardened finish, silver-plated brass backstrap and triggerguard, varnished highly figured walnut one-piece grip. Six-shot percussion cylinder roll engraved with the traditional Texas Ranger & Indian scene and the usual U.S.M.R. and Colt’s Patent panels. One-line barrel address reads ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY, engraved frame marking in Gothic lettering: Colt’s Patent in a ribbon. Revolver is profusely engraved in the finest English style with tight flowing foliate scrolls, with flowing feathery leaf motif boarders and a fan motif at the top of the gripstrap. Frame with nearly fully coverage engraving, with similar dense coverage on the triggerguard and barrel web. Additional engraving is present on the butt, gripstrap and backstrap, as well as the loading lever and at the muzzle. London commercial {Crown}/GP and {Crown}/V proofs are clearly stamped on the cylinder between the chambers and on the left web of the barrel. Matching numbers throughout with a single punch dot below all external numbers. A fixed rear sight of the period has been dovetailed into the top barrel flat. Serial number 219 is the most exquisitely and profusely engraved Colt Hartford London 3rd Model Dragoon we have cataloged with the extreme rarity of coverage on the front SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
gripstrap of the triggerguard as well as profuse engraving extending past the front sight. Adding to the stature of this Colt icon is provenance to W. Keith Neal and the House of Windsor as well as the renowned California Colt collector, Dr. Chester P. Bonoff, owner of the legendary Johnson 1861 Navy and the Norton 1860 Army. Serial 219 appears as Plate 102 on page 79 in Rosas book described as “This ornately engraved pistol is a fine specimen.” Chet Bonoff owned the very best Colts and this extraordinary Dragoon was in good company in his collection. Excellent. Revolver retains strong amounts of original English blue on the barrel, which has thinned and faded in some areas, most notably around the muzzle and two dime sized patches just forward of the octagonal portion where some old oxidation was cleaned. Another small area of pitting is present on the reverse of the loading lever rammer. The frame retains strong traces of the soft English case colors. The triggerguard and backstrap retain much of their silver plating. All markings remain clear and crisp, as does the engraving. Cylinder retains nearly all of the roll scene and is really spectacular. Cylinder retains all of the safety pins, with a couple showing wear and some battering, all percussion cones remain crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, fine bore with some dust and dirt near the muzzle and a couple of small patches of light pitting. Chambers with some light surface oxidation. Bore rates excellent. Grip is fine, retaining most of the varnish and showing only some light handling marks. #219 is the finest engraved Hartford London one can own. $20,000-30,000 SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 CINCINNATI, OHIO 119
311 * Weatherby Athena 28 Gauge Sidelock Side by Side Shotgun Designed by C. Giovanelli
28 gauge with 2.75” chamber, 26” matted barrel length, S/N FS0759. Left side of the barrel marked with gauge and chamber size over “Made in Italy.” Right side of the barrel marked “Weatherby Athena D’Italia” over “Atascadero, Ca.” The side locks are beautifully engraved in a small scroll bank note style with the bottom of the frame marked “Weatherby.” Finely engraved just to the left of the triggerguard “Designed by C. Giovanelli.” Blue barrel and triggerguard. The triggerguard marked with gilt script “W”. Double triggers with front bead sight. Finely checkered stock and forearm. LOP measures 14.5” and drop at heel is 2.25”. Chokes are MOD and FULL. This 28 gauge shotgun with side locks is in very good condition retaining nearly all the blue on the barrels and triggerguard. The engraving and the markings are very sharp and crisp. Only one scratch on the left side of the buttstock. Bores are good and mechanically functional. $1,500-2,500
312 **German Mauser Sporter Rifle
.340 bore diameter, unable to confirm exact caliber, 23.75” matted round barrel length, S/N 601. There are no specific maker marks on this piece nor any address or caliber markings. Left side of the receiver marked “2.5 gCBP” over “St. M.G.” Front ramp sight with folding mid notched sight. Blue finish on the barrels, receiver, triggerguard and trigger. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock. Double set triggers. Swivels on the front barrel and buttstock. Good overall condition retaining most of the blue finish on the barrel and receiver. Wear to areas from use such as muzzle and receiver from working the bolt. Some wear to the edges. The stock is good with scratches and nicks. The bore is good with strong rifling. Mechanically functional. $600-900
313 * Renato Gamba Mannlicher 28 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun
28 gauge with 2.75” chamber length, 26” matted barrel length, S/N DS25810. Left barrel marked “Mannlicher” over “Made in Italy.” Right barrel marked “By Renta Gamba.” Left side of the frame marked “Armi Rentao Gamba.” Right side of the frame marked “Gardone V.E. Italy.” Engraved screw heads on the frame. Bottom of the frame marked with name in border. Blue barrel and triggerguard with front bead sight. Double triggers with checkered walnut straight grip and forearm. Case color frame. LOP is 14.25” and drop at heel is 2”. Both barrels are MOD choke. Very good overall retaining most of the vibrant case color on the frame with sharp and crisp markings. The barrel retains most of the blue. Stock is good with very minor scratches. Bores are good and mechanically functional. $1,500-2,500
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314 Original Leather Cased Daniel Fraser Side-by-Side Shotgun
12 ga, 30” barrels, S/N 2443. Blued barrels, case colored receiver, walnut checkered walnut stock and splinter forearm, receiver features fine banknote engraving and “Daniel Fraser & Co.” riband on each side, receiver flats are proofed with {crown} over “BNP” and {crown} over “V” proofs. Barrel flats are marked with 723” and 740” proofs while other proofs are lined through, housed in original leather case. Left barrel has “SG14 3RQ 23” scratched into the bottom partially under the forearm. Very good condition with excellent bores. $1,000-1,500
315 * Browning BBS 20 Gauge Side by Side
20 gauge with 2.75” and 3” chamber, 26” matted rib barrel length, S/N 2381B72. Left side of the barrel marked in 2 lines with address over “Made in Japan.” Right side of the barrel marked with model, chamber size and caliber. The fame is engraved with large scrolls. Bottom of the frame marked “Browning.” Checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock and forearm. Black “Browning” marked buttplate. Blue finish on the barrels, frame and triggerguard. Front bead sight. Chokes are MOD and CYL. LOP is 14.25” and drop at heel is 2.5”. Good condition overall retaining some of the blue finish on the barrel and frame. This gun was no doubt used as shown with wear on the muzzle along with some scratches to the finish. The frame and barrel near the breech show wear to the edges that are consistent with use. The stock shows heavy use with scratches and dings. Bores are good and mechanically functional. $1,000-1,500
316 ** Semi-Custom “Pre-64” Winchester Model 70 Rifle with Scope
.300 H&H Magnum caliber, 27” round barrel length, S/N 331748 (ca. 1955). Left side of the barrel marked in gold “Winchester” next to “Model 70” next to caliber markings. Left side of the receiver marked “Winchester” over trademark. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock with a Pachmaryr recoil pad. Mounted with Redfield 3x-9x scope and tooled leather shoulder strap. Front hood sight with mid flip up notched sight. Blue finish on the barrel, trigger and trigger guard. Polished bolt. This Winchester Model 70 was accurized by the great Ellis Simmons. Ellis Simmons was the team gunsmith for the 1980 United States Olympic shooting team. Very good condition overall retaining most of the blue finish on the barrel, receiver, trigger and triggerguard. There is some wear to the finish along the barrel with minor scratches, muzzle wear and some surface oxidation on the right side of the receiver. The stock is good with minor scratches. Good bore with strong rifling. Mechanically functional. Scope has very good optics. $3,000-5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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317 Engraved Winchester Class B Double-Barrel Hammer Shotgun
12 gauge, 30” barrels, S/N 1405. Browned, Damascus pattern barrels, color case hardened locks and receiver, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock and checkered splinter forend. Receiver, locks, hammers in triggerguard all engraved with well executed tight folliate scrolls. Locks marked “Winchester/ClassB.” Barrel rib marked: “Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (Class B) New Haven, Conn. U.S.A.” Barrels numbered “1406,” with Birmingham commercial proof marks. These scarce side-by-side shotguns were the first shotguns to bear the Winchester Repeating Arms Company name, and were imported from England where they were produced in five grades, ranging from “D” at the lowest, up through “A”, and finally to “Match Grade” for the finest guns. “Class B” guns were in the middle the five gun grades. Approximately 10,000 of these side-by-side shotguns were imported by Winchester circa 1879 to 1884. They are very scarce today particularly in better grades of condition. Very good to fine. Retains much of the Damascus pattering and brown finish on the barrels, with strong traces of case color present on the locks and receiver particularly in protected areas. All markings and engraving remain very crisp and sharp, mechanically functional with fine bright bores. Stock with scattered handling marks, bumps, dings, mars and with the forend showing slightly more wear, with a tiny chip out on the reverse where it meets the frame. $2,000-3,000
318 ** Winchester High Wall Model 1885
.30 U.S. caliber, 30” barrel, S/N 84764. The round #3 barrel is marked with the Winchester name and address, and caliber. Patent dates and the serial number are marked on the lower tang. Walnut buttstock with crescent buttplate with compartment (empty). Forearm with tapered and ebony tip. With factory letter. The blue finish is in excellent condition on the barrel and frame, with only the slightest amount of fading to the lever. All metal has been refinished. This is a very old refinish job, was expertly done. The stock and forearm have some slight nicks, but are in good to very good overall condition. A small sliver of wood is missing on the upper tang. The bore is excellent. $1,000-2,000
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319 ** Angelo Bee Master Engraved Browning Grade III Pump Trombone .22 Rifle
.22 long rifle caliber, 22” round barrel length, S/N 9049. Top of the barrel marked “Fabrique Nationale Darmes De Guerre Herstal Belgium” over “Browning’s Patent Depose.” Left side of the barrel just north of the frame is marked with caliber and proofs. Blue barrel with gilt band borders near the muzzle and frame. Front blade sight and rear leaf sight. Blued and gold-plated magazine tube. Gold-plated trigger. Stainless frame and triggerguard with beautiful floral scroll engraving by master engraver Angelo Bee. Left side of the frame with mountainous background with flowing river showing a gold inlay eagle gripping a fish while in flight. Lower right corner of the scene is signed “A. Bee.” Top of the frame with gold inlay squirrel sitting on tree limb. The right side of the frame with a forest scene showing a gold inlay bear approaching a king cobra. Lower left corner signed “A. Bee.” Fancy checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forend. Black buttplate. Very good condition overall retaining nearly all the bright polished blue finish on the barrel with bright gold bands. Markings are sharp and crisp. The frame is excellent with beautiful and artistically designed engraved wildlife scenes. The stock is excellent with very minor wear. Bore is excellent and mechanically functional. $5,000-7,000
320 * Belgian Browning Lightning Shotgun
20 gauge with 2.75” and 3” chamber length, 28” vented and matted ribbed barrel length, S/N 27000 V2. Left side of the barrel marked with single-line address over caliber and chamber sizes. Right side of the barrel marked with patent dates over “Made In Belgium.” Large scroll-engraved frame marked “Lightning” over “Browning.” Blue barrel with checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock and forearm. Gold-plated trigger with single bead front sight. Black “Browning” buttplate. LOP measures 14” and the drop at heel is 2.25”. Chokes are MOD and FULL. The overall condition is fair to good. There is a lot of wear to the blue finish at the muzzle and right above the forearm. A lot of wear to the finish on the bottom of the frame and to the edges. The stock has scratches and nicks consistent with use. Bores are good and mechanically functional. $600-800
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321 **L.C. Smith Specialty Grade Sidelock 20 Gauge Shotgun
20 gauge with 2.75” chamber, 28” matted rib barrel length, S/N 138360. The left barrel is marked on top “Hunter Arms Co. M’F’R’S Fulton NY USA.” Right barrel marked on top “L.C. Smith Specialty Grade.” Beautiful scroll and floral engraving on sidelocks and break action. Left side with a quail in bushes and right side with a mallard flying. Both sides of the frame are marked “L.C. Smith.” Bottom of frame marked “Hunter One Trigger.” Blue barrels with vibrant case color on the frame and action. Checkered walnut straight wrist buttstock and forearm. Original leather recoil pad. Single trigger and front bead sight. LOP measures 14.25” and drop at heel 2.25”. Chokes are CYL and MOD. Very good overall condition retaining most of the blue finish throughout. The right and left barrel about half way down display a blemish that shows gray metal. The stock is very good with minor scratches and handling wear. The recoil pad is good, but has some fraying. Bores are good and mechanically functional. $3,000-5,000
322 ** Parker Bros. Side by Side Shotgun
16 gauge with 2.5” chamber, 28” matted rib barrel length, S/N 118226. Top of the barrel on the rib marked with address. Both sides of the frame marked “Parker Bros.” German silver inlaid shield on the butt stock. Front bead and mid bead sight. Blue barrel with stainless frame and trigger guard. Checkered walnut pistol grip butt stock and forearm. Double triggers. LOP measures 14.25” and drop at heel measures 2.25”. Chokes are Full and CYL. Good overall condition retaining some of the blue finish on the barrels with wear to the muzzle and breech. The left barrel with a scratch showing metal. The stock has a crack through the wrist and checkering. Polished frame. Bores are good and mechanically functional. $1,000-2,000
323 * Browning Citori .410 Gauge Over Under Shotgun
.410 gauge with 2.5” and 3” chamber, 26” vented and matted barrel length, S/N 28619PRF83. Left side of the barrel marked in 2 lines with address over “Made in Japan.” Right side of the barrel marked with model, gauge and chamber size. Stainless and elaborately engraved frame on left side with gilt pheasants flushing. The right side with same engraving with 3 gilt mallards. Bottom of frame engraved with gilt setter. The triggerguard and lower tang show elaborate engraving as well, with gilt quail on the triggerguard. Blue finish on barrels with front bead sight. Gold-plated trigger. Checkered straight wrist walnut stock with black buttplate marked “Browning.” LOP is 14.25” and drop at heel is 2.25”. Screw-in chokes. Beautifully and elaborately engraved Browning over under shotgun in the desirable .410 bore. This shotgun retains most of the blue finish on the barrel with very little wear. The frame is piece of art showing several games scenes on each side of the frame. Elegant wood with scratches and minor dings. Overall a very good gun with good bores and mechanically functional. $2,000-4,000 124 AR MS & A R M O R
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324 Rare J.C. Terry Derringer
325 Frank Wesson Over/Under Derringer
.22 caliber, 2” round barrel, S/N 609. Blued barrel, brass frame with markings on the backstrap, J.C. Terry Patent Pending in three lines. Rosewood grips. Barrel still retains some of the original blue finish. Brass with nice patina. Grips are very good. Bore is fair. Mechanically good. $800-1,200
.30 rf caliber, 2.5” barrels, S/N 1152. Markings on the barrels. Brass frame with rosewood grips. The barrels are mostly brown to gray. Brass frame with nice untouched patina. Grips are good. Bores need cleaning are fair. Mechanically good. $400-650
326 Rare Remington Double Derringer With Slant Line Markings
327 Remington Split Breech Derringer
.41 rf caliber, 3” barrels, S/N 100. Blue finish with hard rubber grips. Retaining most of the original blue finish. Some thinning on the frame. Hinges are excellent. Bores will clean to better. Grips are excellent. $1,000-1,500
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.30 rf caliber, 3.5” octagonal-to-round barrel. Blue finish with rosewood grips. Very nice overall with sharp lines and a gray to brown. Crisp markings. Excellent rosewood grips. $500-750
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328 * V. Bernardelli 28 Gauge Sidelock Side by Side Shotgun
28 gauge with 2.75” chamber length, 27” barrel length, S/N 209168. Left side of the barrel marked “V. Bernardelli” and the right side barrel marked “Gardone, Vt.” Delicate banknote-style engraving on the frame, sidelocks and triggerguard. Each side of the locks marked in banner “V. Bernardelli.” Bottom of the frame with engraved game scene of hunting dog chasing stag with mountainous background. Blue barrels with single front bead sight. Engraved stainless frame with checkered walnut straight wrist buttstock and forearm. Black “V. Bernardelli” marked buttplate with double triggers. LOP measures 14.25” and drop at heel is 2.25”. Very good overall condition retaining most of the blue finish on the barrels, trigger and triggerguard. The frame is very good with sharp and crisp markings and engraving. Stock is very good with very minor scratches. Bores are good and mechanically functional. $2,000-4,000
329 * Gerbruder Merker Suhl Sidelock 20 Gauge Over Under Shotgun
20 gauge with 2.75” chamber, 26” vented and matted rib barrel length, S/N 69217. This is a magnificent and beautifully banknote-style engraved sidelock Gerbruder Merker Suhl over/under shotgun. The stainless frame with deep engraving on the frame, sidelocks, breech, triggerguard and lower tang. The left side of the frame inside the scroll engraving is marked “Gerbruder Merker Suhl.” The bottom of the frame marked inside border “Gerbruder Merker” over Romanstyle statue marked “Suhl.” Bottom of the barrel marked with import markings over “Bohler” next to “Stahl” over “Weichlet.” Blue barrels with large front bead sight and smaller mid bead sight. Checkered straight wrist buttstock and forearm with leather covered recoil pad. LOP measures 14.25” and drop at heel measures 2.25”. Chokes are CYL. Very good overall condition retaining most of the blue finish on the barrels. The frame beautifully engraved with sharp and crisp markings. The stock is very good with minor scratches. The leather covered recoil pad is good for its age with some cracking to the leather. Bores are good and mechanically functional. $5,000-7,000
330 Winchester Model 1873 Sporting Rifle
.38-40 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, 1/2 magazine. Case colored frame, blue barrel, fancy figured walnut stock and forearm. Lyman rear tang sight, German silver front blade sight. Barrel retains most of the bright original blue finish. Frame retains most of the bright original case colors, just lightly fading on the top near the breech and on the bottom of the frame. The lever is lightly fading on the bottom of the lever. The stock and forearm are excellent retaining most of the original varnished finish, some light nicks and dings. Bore is bright and shiny and the mechanics are excellent. $5,000-7,500
331 Rare Sharps Model 1852 Sporting Rifle
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.52 caliber, 25” octagonal barrel. Slant breech action with the curved takedown pin and spring on the forearm. Rear tang sight with hood front sight. Walnut stock with patchbox, pewter tip forearm. All metal is sharp and crisp with ice untouched brown patina. Stock is very good, the forearm has a small piece of wood missing from the bottom of the forearm near the action. Bore is excellent and the action is mechanically excellent. $1,500-3,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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332 ** Finely Engraved John Rigby English Boxlock Side By Side 12 Gauge Shotgun
12 gauge with a 2.75” and 3” chamber, 32” vented and matted rib barrel length, S/N 19790. There are no markings on the tops of the barrels nor the matted rib. However, on the bottom of the barrel marked on each side marked with serial number, “J. Rigby,” “Sir J. Whitworth,” trademarks and “Decompressed Steel.” Several import marks on the bottom of the barrel as well as “12”. Finely detailed bank note English style engraving on the box lock, tops of barrels, trigger guard and lower tang. Bottom of the frame marked with circular logo “J. Rigby Maker.” Water table marked “Ejector” with British proofs. Blue barrels with front bead sight and mid bead sight. Case colored frame with English walnut checkered straight wrist buttstock and forearm. Bottom of triggerguard with gilt “W.” Added Pachmayr recoil pad. Double triggers. LOP measures 14.75” and drop at heel measures 2.75”. Chokes are CYL and MOD. This is a good John Rigby English made side-by-side shotgun retaining most of the blue finish on the barrels with some minor scratches, one area of light surface oxidation and wear to the muzzle. Muted case color on the frame blending to an overall plum patina. Nicely gilt “W” on bottom of the triggerguard. The stock is good with minor nicks and scratches but nicely checkered. Bores are very good and mechanically functional. $8,000-10,000
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333 ** Stevens Model 54 Shuetzen Target Rifle
.32-35 caliber, 30� octagonal-to-round heavy barrel, spirit level front sight, rear tang sight. Blue barrel, case colored frame and lever. Finely checkered beaver tail forearm. Finely figure walnut buttstock with cheek piece and Schuetzen butt. Double set triggers, with fancy walnut on the finger loop. Rare caliber predecessor to the .32-40 cartridge. Blued barrel, case colored frame with etched panels engraved. Nickel finish on the palm rest fittings and Schuetzen buttplate. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Frame still retains most of the case colored finish. Stock and forearm are excellent with beautiful open grain wood, nicely figured. Overall this is a excellent rare Schuetzen target rifle. Excellent bore, mechanically excellent. $6,000-9,000
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334 * Krueghoff Classic Double Rifle
.500-416 caliber, 24� barrels NE, S/N 010529. Checkered walnut stocks. Quick release sling swivels and leather sling. Engraved receiver. Rubber buttpad. Comes with factory case and five boxes of unprimed brass. Excellent overall. $8,000-12,000
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335 ** Beretta Model 11 Hammerless Shotgun Engraved by Bregoli
12 gauge, 28” barrel length, S/N 57080. The Beretta Model 11 was the most expensive shotgun manufactured by Beretta at the time with very few specimens made. This rare Beretta shotgun was engraved by Bregoli, who at the time was the best engraver at Beretta. This shotgun showcases a fine floral and banknotestyle engraving on the frame, triggerguard, lower and upper tang. The side lock on the left side is a detailed engraving of a wing-shooter with three setters. One of the setters is on point with the two additional waiting for the game to flush. The hunter appears to ready himself for the hunt. The side lock on the right side is of a floral motif bordered with banknote-style engraving. Most impressive is a second style engraving on top of the receiver showing a deep relief engraved floral pattern. The bottom of the frame is marked in a circular pattern “P. Beretta Gardone V.T.” Left side of the barrel marked “P. Beretta Gardone V.T.” Blue barrel and triggerguard. Front bead sight and mid bead sight. Checkered walnut stock and forearm. Length of pull measures 14.75” and the drop at the heel is 2.5”. Accompanying this lot is a letter showing the history of this piece leaving the factory on April 23, 1930 and sent to a “Mr. Balloni.” This is an extremely rare Beretta Model 11 hammerless shotgun that was top of the line production when produced in 1930. With two styles of engraving on the locks, frame, upper tang and triggerguard that are very sharp and artistically done. The barrels display a very old re-blue finish with faint barrel markings. The stocks are good in their refinished state with the checkering being smooth on the butt stock and forearm. Wood is replaced where a sling swivel once was. Bores are very good and mechanically functional. A rare opportunity to own a most scarce Beretta shotgun. $40,000-60,000
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337 Australian Aboriginal Throwing Club 18” wood club with bulbous head. Excellent. $100-200
336 Nepali Kukri with Coral Mounted Scabbard
15” length, with 9.5” blade. Handle is composed of water buffalo horn with a brass cap. Void of one mini knife. Good. $100-200
338 Pair of Contemporary Indonesian Wedung
Lot consists of two Indonesian wedung with blades measuring 8.75” and 9”. Hilts of brass and smooth wood with soldered brass adornments of spine. Blades inlaid with metal wire on reverse with obverse showing engraved deity. Good. Blades show some oxidation with some wear to brass parts and some minor hairline splitting on grip. $50-100 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
339 Two Amazonian Clubs
Two Amazonian wood clubs measuring 19.5” overall. Fluted with four raised rings and accession number FM.28.442 in red ink on one example. Good overall. Some darkening. $100-200
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340 Large 19th Century Persian Kaziar Axe
32” overall length, blade 9” across. Chiseled with flowers and decorated in gold. One side of blade is in good condition, being preserved by a coat of lacquer. The other with heavy patina and smoke damage. The shaft with patina. Would be an excellent axe if cleaned properly. $500-700
341 Good Persian Kaziar Bazu Band Ca. 1870
Fine bazu band etched with classic Persian animal motifs including deer and lion, all scenes bordered in gold. Bazu band retains two plates usually missing. Great condition with little wear with original lining and museum tag. Bazu band all good. $600-800
342 British Highland Officer’s Sword, Highland Light Infantry
32.75” spearpoint blade with 18.5” double median fullers. Nickel-plated crossguard hilt with wire-wrapped grip. Blade etched with thistles, George V cypher, and crown with sunburst. Also etched with Highland Light Infantry regimental badge and Elephant. Leather scabbard. Blade is in good condition with some scattered oxidation and staining. Etching is in good condition with details remaining visible. Some wear to grips and mounts with leather scabbard showing some wear. An overall highly collectible sword from a short-lived regiment. $800-1,000
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343 Important Victorian Wilkinson British Highland Officer’s Sword of Major Harold F.S. Amery, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
33” spearpoint blade with 16.5” median fuller, S/N 34490. Nickel-plated steel basket of regimental form with buff leather-backed red wool liner trimmed in blue silk. Blade etched throughout with thistles, crown and sunburst, along with royal cypher. Reverse of blade etched with {crown} over “BLACK WATCH/ROYAL/ HIGHLANDERS” in addition to a panel bearing the motto “TENAX PROPOSITI” (tenacious of purpose) in a ribbon surmounted by an arm with fleur-de-lis. Steel scabbard. Major Harold Francis Saphir Amery was born 1877 and undertook a distinguished career in the British Army, joining the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) at the age of 20. Amery would see action in the Sudan Campaign (1896-1898) and in liaison service to the Egyptian Army (1901-1911), where he served as an interpreter of Arabic, German, and Persian in his capacity of Assistant Director of Intelligence. He was awarded several orders including the Oder of Osmanieh and the Order of Medjidie. During the First World War Amery commanded Company A, 1st Battalion of the Black Watch during the retreat from Mons in the Fall of 1914. He further participated in the battles of Aisne and Ypres, and was wounded in both engagements, the latter of which he was mentioned in dispatches. Suffering from an illness brought on my his multiple wounds, he died on the 24th of November, 1915 with his remains being returned to London for burial in Kensal Green Cemetery. Blade in in good condition with good detail remaining to etching. Guard has some minor wear with some aging to silk lining. A very collectible sword from an officer in the most famous Highland Regiment in the British Army. $2,000-4,000
344 Wilkinson British Highland Officer’s Sword of J.C. Denniston, Gordon Highlanders
32.5” spearpoint blade with 17” median fuller S/N 64762. Nickel-plated regimental pattern full-basket guard with leather-backed red wool liner and wirewrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched with thistle motifs along with King George V royal cypher with crown. Blade also etched with Gordon Highlander’s regimental insignia and “J.C.D.S.” Steel scabbard. Lot includes photocopy of Wilkinson sword records confirming purchase of S/N 64762 to Denniston, as well as a letter from the Gordon Highlander’s Museum stating a J.C. Denniston is recorded as being commissioned November 9th, 1935. This Lieutenant Denniston served as a Gordon Highlander, as was later associated with the Toronto Scottish Regiment and the 48th Highlanders of Canada, both of which are associated with the Gordon Highlanders. Blade has some scattered oxidation and light pitting with some minor spider rust. Etching is in good condition with guard liner remaining completely intact. Some minor wear to guard plating. A good sword from one of the most famous Highland regiments. $1,000-3,000
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345 Wilkinson British Highland Officer’s Sword of J. Michael Corse-Scott, Royal Scots Regiment
32.5” spearpoint blade with 17” median fuller S/N 39017. Steel guard of regimental form with buff-leather and red wool liner trimmed with blue silk. Wirewrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched throughout with thistles along with Edward VII royal cypher under {crown} and “ROYAL SCOTS.” Reverse of blade etched with Scott family blazon, motto in ribbon “CRESCENDO PROSIM” and “JMCS” in script. Steel scabbard. John Michael Corse-Scott was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots on February 8th, 1902 at the age of 19. Before his commissioning, Scott served in the the 6th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment in South Africa. In January, 1904, he secured a promotion to 1st Lieutenant. According to a memorial plaque placed in Ashkirk Church on the Scottish Borders, a Major John Michael Corse-Scott was killed in action in Salonika, Greece March 29, 1917. Blade has been cleaned with some loss of detail to etching along with some scattered oxidation. Guard has some very minor wear to plating. $1,500-3,000
346 Victorian British Highland Officer’s Sword Attributed to Lieutenant R. Jameson, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
30.75” blade with double 18” median fullers. Nickel-plated full-basket guard of regimental pattern with buff leather and red wool liner trimmed in blue silk. Wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched throughout with floral motifs and royal cypher surmounted by a crown in sunburst. Reverse of blade etched with panel of “SINE METU” (without fear) in a ribband over Jameson crest of a ship in full sail. Steel scabbard. Lieutenant R. Jameson appears on the 1899 Army list as a Lieutenant in 3rd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Blade is mostly bright with some scattered spots of oxidation and light staining. Guard plating is in good condition and remains bright. Liner is excellent, as is scabbard. $800-1,500
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347 A & T.A. Thompson British Highland Officer’s Sword, Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-Shire Buffs, The Duke Of Albany’s)
33” spearpoint blade with 17.75” double median fullers S/N 107328. Nickel-plated full-basket guard of regimental form with buff leather and red wool linter trimmed with blue. Wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched throughout with floral sprays and George V cypher surmounted by a crown and sunburst. Obverse etched with Regimental crest, title, and motto with Elephant and “ASSAYE.” Reverse ricasso marked with A. & T.A. Thompson London address. Steel scabbard. Blade is mostly bright with some dulling from age. Guard is in good condition with some minor thinning of plating. A good example of an officer’s sword of this famous regiment. $1,000-1,500
348 Wilkinson Highland Officer’s Sword of Colonel Cyril E. Dixon, King’s Own Scottish Borderers
32.5” double-edged blade with 17.5” median fuller, 1.125” wide at ricasso, S/N 50857. Steel full-basket guard of regimental form with buff-leather backed red wood liner. Wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched throughout with thistles. Obverse of blade etched with crown and sunburst over King’s Own Scottish Borderers badge with panel showing initials “C.E.D.” in block letters. Reverse etched with with George V royal cypher. Leather-covered steel scabbard. After a short career in the King’s Own Scottish Borderer’s in the mid-1920s, Dixon received an emergency commission of Lieutenant in the Army Intelligence Corps. He was quickly promoted to acting Major, and was involved in anti-intelligence operations in England, responsible for tracking and apprehending German paratroopers and suspected spies. Near war’s end, he was transferred to India and assisted in setting up the Counter-Intelligence Combined Board (CICB). After a promotion to Colonel in 1946, Dixon traveled to Singapore, where he established and served as head of Security Intelligence Far East (SIFE), which served as the Eastern branch headquarters of MI5. Dixon (b. 21 July1903) passed away in March, 1973 at the age of 69. Very good condition overall with some minor wear from age. $1,000-1,500
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349 Persian Kaziar Axe ca 1880
33” overall, blade 7.25” across. Blade etched with rabbits and bird, all outlined in gold. With spike and lion face hammer. Blade preserved by lacquer and the other side with patina. Shaft heavily patinated. A most attractive Kaziar axe. $500-700
350 Ottoman Kilij Sword
28.25” blade with 11.5” false edge, 1.75” wide at forte. Brass crossguard with old ivory grip panels retained by pins. Wood scabbard with old textile covering and silver-plated mounts showing wave border motif. Blade with attractive gold Damascene throughout in panels of traditional motifs and Arabic calligraphy. Very good. Blade shows some evidence of light cleaning with some areas of oxidation. Much Damascene remaining. Some loss of finish to crossguard with grip showing a ream color and surface age but no major cracks or splits. Scabbard is split on both side but is stable; should be handled with care. A very attractive example of this classic and highly collectible sword. $1,500-2,500
351 Mid-18th Century Khanda Sword
27.25” watered steel blade, 2” wide at ricasso. Iron guard lined with red textiles. Adorned throughout with vibrant gold Damascene in floral and geometric motifs. Blade has a gunmetal patination with very little oxidation. Gold is bright and is quite attrative. A desirable piece for collectors of Indo-Persian arms. $1,500-2,500
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352 Good Kazar Persian Siper Shield ca 1870
16.75� in diameter. Shield chiseled with Persian scenes depicting warriors on horseback firing arrows. Four bosses with circular featuring attractive calligraphy. Gold Damascene with gold borders throughout. Exemplary condition with silver Damascene worn as usual. Retains pleated silk lining. In far better condition and quality than is usually found for sale. $2,000-4,000
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353 Good Kajar Persian Khula Khug Helmet ca 1870
Dome skull with central spike, etched throughout with characteristic Persian animal scenes outlined in gold. Rim decorated with silver Damascene calligraphy. Helmet in good condition with original plume holder and central spike. Pleated red silk lining with chain mail Exemplary condition. Has been previously lacquered. Better quality and condition than usually found. $2,000-3,000
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354 Extremely Decorative Composite Wheellock Fokos, Partly 17th Century
29.5” overall with 17.75” fluted barrel, engraved lock is 17th century German. 19th century fluted barrel, axe blade is 19th century. Fruitwood stock decorated throughout with stag horn, scrolls and leaves, butt of stag horn carved with helmeted warriors in battle. Grotesque face with etched iron buttcap. Lock has all internal parts including shank. Very decorative and rare combination weapon that will appeal to the oddity collector as well as the collector of high art weapons. $2,000-3,000
355 Good Late 17th Century German Flintlock Fokos Axe Pistol
31” overall, 17” barrel with top flat, lock of early banana shape , all small parts appear to be original. Axe 7.5” overall, blade is 3.5” across, hammer with four flanges, trigger with no guard. Fruitwood full stock with inlays throughout and white stag horn plaques. Various animals depicted alongside Turks and women. Very attractive and scarce Germanic combination weapon. Barrel shows some old patination, but no serious pitting. Stock with some repaired areas, patina throughout. Handsome example of this genre. $3,000-5,000
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356 American Scottish Basket Hilt Sword
32” double-edged blade with diamond cross-section. Full basket guard with traditional “S” and thistle motifs accompanied with pierced panels. Wire-bound leather grip leading to a faceted two-piece semiglobular pommel. Blade etched throughout with martial trophies, scrolls, and thistles. Ricasso shows Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia markings as well as German “King’s head” stamp. Leather scabbard with steel throat and chape. Swords of this type were known to have been used by Scottish-American Militias Before and After the American Civil War, the most famous of which being the 79th New York Infantry, “New York Highlanders”. Blade shows some brightness with some scattered oxidation and evidence of cleaning in the European fashion. Some wear to guard finish, which appears to be of the tinned variety. Grip shows some old wear but is complete with verdigris in low areas of wire wrapping. Scabbard shows moderate wear and darkening. $1,000-2,000
357 Scottish Horseman’s Broadsword ca. 1740
31.75” double-edged blade, 1.5” wide at ricasso. Unique iron full-basket guard with pierced lozenges and hearts with reins loop. Wire-wrapped shagreen grip with braided wire Turk’s heads and onion pommel. Blade marked with “cross and orb” trademark. No scabbard. Blade has a scattered salt and pepper oxidation with a pewter patination. Basket polished to a dull luster. All wire remains on grip with shagreen in good condition. A very attractive sword. $2,000-4,000
358 A Extremely Rare and Desirable George II British Basket hilted Cavalry Backsword
35” blade, 1.5” wide, elegant and important sword that could have been carried during the Seven Years War when George Washington commanded British soldiers. Fuller extending almost entire length. Elaborate basket hilt chiseled with two reserves, one lion rampant and the other a mounted trooper firing a pistol. Triple-braided wire and fish skin grip with steel bands at top and bottom. Fastened with onion pommel. Blade with expected wear but visible crown. Basket in fine condition with excellent relief chiseled panels. Pommel and grip are excellent. Will appeal to Revolutionary War edged weapons collectors and English or Scottish sword collectors. $5,000-7,000
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359 A Genuine 17th Century Scottish Broadsword with Rare and Highly Desirable Pierced Ribbon Hilt and Well-Decorated Classic Scottish Domed Pommel
32” blade, 1.187” wide at ricasso, long broad single fuller marked “ANDRIA FARRARA” on both sides with eyelash marks and punches. Ribbon hilt finely pierced with inset embossed panels showing great age usually found on 17th century armor. Fish skin grip with twitted steel wire. Pommel beautifully decorated with Scottish armament. An extremely rare sword and a great prize belonging to one of America’s great collectors of Scottish weapons. Cleaned to bright, missing a section of the tip. Basket showing age with period repairs. Pommel cleaned to bring with age and patina. Fantastic sword seldom seen in America and very rarely sold in England. $6,000-9,000
360 Extremely Rare 17th Century Basket Hilt Sword
27” blade 1” wide, blade with short single fueller engraved “Sahagon” (Famous blade maker of 17th century). Simple basket hilt with remnants of engraving on two panels. Fish skin grip with one copper wire. Onion pommel shape with no decoration. Blade has been shortened with pitting towards the tip. Basket heavily cleaned, resulting with engraving being unclear. Grip is very good with pommel showing age. Some condition issues are mitigated by the age of this particular weapon, being a very scarce and desirable early sword. $1,500-3,000
361 A Scottish Basket Hilted Horseman’s Backsword
32.625” blade length, 1.5” in width at ricasso, blade with vestiges of running wolf mark on each side. Visible initials, long single fuller, robust pierced guard with hearts and circles, grip with fish skin and brass wrap leading to onion pommel. Complete with leather scabbard. Some staining at tip, with wolf remaining visible upon close inspection. Basket hilt with unclean patina, onion pommel deep even age brown. Grip showing age brass with wire loose, original velvet hand guard showing age. Scabbard is alligatored and tender but intact. A handsome sword. $2,500-4,000 140 AR MS & A R M O R
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362 An Unusual and Desirable English Basket Hilt Horseman’s Sword ca 1770
33” blade, 1.5” wide, long curve. blade with two long fullers Basket hilt with flat bars pierced with traditional geometric motifs. Spiral fluted grip and dome pommel. Blade is patinated with some red rust in fullers. Point slightly rounded, basket cleaned over medium pitting showing great age on interior. Wood grip likely original with hand worn patina. Pommel same as basket guard. A most effective weapon in mounted combat used in the mid to late 18th century. $3,500-5,000
363 French Chateraullt Heavy Cavalry Saber with Associated Adornments
37.25” spearpoint blade with double fullers. Brass guard with wire-wrapped horn grip. Blade shows French acceptance markings with spine showing 1816 and 1855 dates. Guard shows foliate motifs throughout with curious addition of American-style eagle and ribband showing U.S. motto. Rolled steel scabbard. Blade is mostly bright with some scattered light orange rust on point and smaller areas throughout. Brass hilt has been polished with scabbard showing some evidence of cleaning. $400-600
364 Lot of Four Colonial Knives with Leather Sheathes
Lot consists of 4 colonial marked knives with leather sheaths. All blades are 5” with an overall length of 9”. Micarta handle. Very good overall condition. Like new. $200-400
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365 Lot of 3 Knives and Western Hand Trap
Lot consists of 3 knives and a Western hand trap. The first knife has a blade length of 8” and an overall length of 12.5”. Wood handle marked “Green River.” Second knife with a 6.25” blade length and overall length of 11”. The third knife has a blade length of 6” and an overall length of 10.75”. Wood handle marked “1376 Dexter.” Hand trap thrower by Western. Knives are fair to good condition overall with wear to the blades and handles. Western hand trap in very good condition. $100-200 SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 CINCINNATI, OHIO 141
366 Japanese Matchlock Musket
Approx. .55 caliber, 32.5” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Ca. 18th century. Blued barrel with full stock and brass fittings. Blade front sight with rear sight block. Barrel inlaid with brass chevron. Good. Barrel has an untouched dark patination with some thinning on sharp edges. Some tarnishing and darkening to bras with touch hole showing some wear and corrosion from black powder use. Stock shows some handling marks and blemishes with a very minor split behind breech on right side of stock above action. Action functions normally. Bore is dark with old pitting. $1,000-1,500
367 Matchlock Rifle
.760 bore diameter, 51” octagonal barrel. Brass mounted, brass lockplate and hammer. Wood stock. Barrel has a deep dark brown patina mixing with some pitting. Stock has a dark weathered look. $1,000-1,500
368 Japanese Wakizashi
20.75” shinogi-zukuri blade with details of hamon obscured by scratches. Nakago with clipped jiri and two mekugi-ana. Two-character signature “kanenaga(?)”. Large iron mokka gata tsuba with raised rim. Blade has scratches throughout with a dark rust patination on nakago. Iron tsuba has an old patination. Saya shows some wea and scratches with a missing kojiri. Tsuka is poorly fitting. $400-600
369 Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)
21” (1 shaku 7 sun 6 bu) shinogi-zukuri blade with midare hamon. Mumei nakago with two mekugi-ana. Iron tsuba with mismatched fuchi-kashira. Black lacquer saya. Blade has some staining with no visible kizu. Tang has a moist dark patina with some orange rust. Moderate wear to lacquer. $500-700 142 AR MS & A R M O R
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370 Good Yoyoka School Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
3.125” copper tsuba with iron rim and original hitsuana. Engraving in katakiribori style depicting mountains with waterfalls and lions. Signed “Somin.” Comes in lined wooden presentation box. Copper has an attractive patina with clean lines and good detail. Some wear from seppa. $500-700
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371 Collection of 15 Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
Lot consists of 17 iron and soft metal tsuba for katana and wakizashi. Various schools with eight examples bearing signatures. Largest measuring 3.25” in diameter. Some wear and tarnish. $300-500
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372 Extremely Fine Partial Japanese Samurai Armor (O-yoroi) Ca. 1840, with Early 18th Century Helmet Bowl Most likely Myochin work although unsigned. The mabizashi is covered printed doe skin. The fukigaeshi in Kamakura style, one signed and dated on the doe skin. Elaborate pierced gilt copper maedate. Large Kamakura style of 5 lames. All together a striking piece of Kamakura revival construction accompanied by matching haidate, kote, sode, and sune-ate. Exemplary condition with russet 62 ridge plate steel bowl. Some fraying to lacing but all in all, condition rates extremely fine. There are any number of modern copies in this style however, this example is genuine of the period with pierced maedate. Some lacquer damage to accompanying armor. Missing do maybe found later, and if so this successful buyer will receive a magnificent suit of armor. $6,000-8,000
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373 Good 18th Century Scottish Backsword with Solingen Blade
32” backsword blade with wide and narrow fullers, finely etched with trophy of arms. Guard finely pierced with hearts and file work. Fishskin grip wrapped with single brass wire and original brass turk’s heads leading to a classic onion pommel. Blade appears to be signed along spine “Clement Ct henry Kuller Marcliands a Solingen”. Blade has patina with minor pitting but beautiful makers signature on spine. Basket hilt shows great age on interior with exterior polished. Grip is good with some minor losses to scale. Wire slightly loose. Extremely attractive Scottish sword. $3,000-5,000
374 A Good classic Glasgow Basket Hilt Broadsword
31.5” blade, 1.437” across, blade with short single fuller. Unmarked, Glasgow hilt, finely forged pierced with hearts and channels. Elegant pommel with cut work, grip of fluted bone with scrimshaw decoration Blade is good with staining to be expected with a sword with no scabbard. Hilt showing age with minor decoration, grip is excellent. Basket with a few old repairs to be expected. A good looking Glasgow Scottish broadsword. $2,500-3,500
375 A Rare and Desirable Pre-Colonial Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword
35.75” blade, 1.375” wide with running wolf of Solignen. Three short fullers, ricasso with makers mark of a crossguard. Characteristic late 17th century or early 18th century form with some file work, pommel with beautiful cut work. Plain wood grip undoubtedly replaced. Blade showing great age but with clear marks. Basket in excavated condition but with cross of St. Andrew visible. Pommel good condition. Scottish swords of this age are very rare to find. For a collector seeking out a Scottish sword used in battle by Scotsmen, this is your sword. $2,500-4,000
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376 Extremely Attractive and Rare George II Period English Backsword with Unusually Fine Basket
35.375” backsword blade with broad and narrow fuller, engraved “ANDREA FERARA” with trademarks. Basket pierced and engraved with eight serpents embracing a stylized crown. Onion pommel with fishskin grip wrapped with brass wire capped with braided Turk’s heads. Leather scabbard. Blade with pitting and patina with clear signature. Basket in good condition with serpent retaining some engraving as do the crowns. Grips are very good with very little damage. Pommel is good. remarkable sword retains its original scabbard. Leather decorated with classic stamped design. in good condition for period. A potentially important sword. Will please the collector of English or Scottish swords. $5,000-7,000
377 Good 18th Century Scottish Basket Hilt Backsword
30” backsword blade, 1.187” at ricasso, basket of fine quality pierced with Scottish hearts and engraved with crown surmounting Scottish thistle. Grip bound with three-strand copper wire. Domed Scottish pommel with cut work. Blade has been cleaned with wide central fuller. Basket has been cleaned to smooth gray metal. Engraving on thistle and crown remains and is attractive. Grip with old damage. Pommel in fine condition. A great example with Scottish thistle and crown. $2,500-4,000
378 Colonial Period English Basket Hilted Broadsword with Onion Pommel and Stag Grip
32” blade 1.375” wide, single fuller, basket plain but with elegant form, stag horn grip onion pommel. Blade has patina with light rouhgness at tip. Basket with several old bronze brazed repairs. Onion pommel matching the basket. Desirable sword from only a decade or two prior to American Revolution and possibly carried in the Colonies. $1,000-3,000
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379 Good English Basket Hilted Broadsword with Fine Runkel Solingen Blade
34” broad blade 1.5” at hilt, well stamped by famous Prussian maker Johann Justus Runkel in median fuller. Basket hilt with welded bars and reins loop. Domed pommel with decoration. Grip with three-strand twisted wire. Blade is excellent for period. Basket smooth brown metal with several old repairs consistent with age. Pommel is good and matching the basket. Sword retains its original red felt hand guard. Very fine mid-18th century broad sword by a maker not often encountered with Scottish swords $1,500-2,500
380 Fine and Rare English Basket Hilt Backsword with Ferrara Marked Blade and Finely File Decorated Basket
31” blade with two long grooves on each side stamped “AndreaFerrara.” Fine basket with unusual and elegant filed decoration. Pierced with domes resembling battlements. Plain pommel. Excellent fishskin grip bound with twisted copper wire surmounted with twisted wire Turk’s heads. Blade with patination but fine condition for age. Basket with brown patina. Grip in excellent condition. Sword retains buff red leather hand guard. Very fine example dating from mid-18th century with unusual file work on basket. $3,500-7,000
381 Good English Basket Hilt Backsword
32.5” backsword blade finely etched and gilt with “GR” below crown, cross, and orb. Gilt etching on both sides of blade. Full basket guard finely filed with fleur de lis and pearls and other piercings. Pommel of plain but elegant design. Shagreen grip appears to be original wrapped with twisted wire. Gray metal with considerable gilt remaining. Basket guard polished metal on outside showing age on inside with fish grip in good condition with light damage towards pommel. Buff leather handguard. Fine example of desirable type. Many carried in American Revolution. $2,000-4,000
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382 A Good 18th Century Scottish Basket Hilted Broadsword
32.5” blade 1.5” wide, particularly interesting sword with “Ferarra” engraved in script as oppose to block capitals. Sword seems to have a crown with etching, but not legible. Hilt pieced with hearts. Plain wood grip with single wire wrap and classic dome pommel with cut work. Remnants of velvet handguard. Medium pitting at tip and one area where corrosion has caused a chip. Markings are clear on both sides. Basket cleaned to steel color. Grip and pommel in good condition. Unusual with particular marking in script. An interesting basket hilt. $4,000-6,000
383 Rare and Desirable Signed Scottish Basket Hilt by Renowned Hammersmith Thomas Gemmil
36” blade, 1.25” wide. Double-edge blade with remnants of engraving and decorations. Hilt masterfully forged pierced and filed, stamped on the bar “TG” for a known Scottish hammer smith. Plain wood grip, replaced long ago, Scottish pommel with cut work. Signed Scottish basket-hilts are the most desirable among all Scottish weapons. Some damage to edge Thomas Gemmil hilt with wear and cleaned over corrosion, interior uncleaned pommel the same as the hilt. In the lifetime collection of the gentleman that consigned these basket hilt swords, this is one of the few that is signed by the maker. $4,000-6,000
384 An Extremely Rare and Desirable Early 17th Century Scottish Wheel Pommel Backsword
27” blade with single edge, basket well-pierced showing great age with two inset panels missing and other damage from bullet strike. Old museum number in white “206.” First sword of this style that has been our pleasure to catalog. Very few Scottish swords survived from this period. Blade length has been reduced over decades of use. Wheel pommel showing great age, grip with no wrap. Retains what appears to be a lot of the original leather handguard (make it easy to date using carbon 14 technique). $5,500-7,500
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385 ** Winchester Model 54 Rifle
.30-06 barrel, 23.25” barrel, S/N 30182A (ca. 1930). Blued finish with checkered forend and grip. Blade front sight with Lyman aperture rear sight. Barrel marked with caliber and Winchester trademark. Good. Some minor thinning and scratching to finish. Dents and handling marks to stock throughout with an old 2.5” section of missing wood to left side of tang exposing bolt. Bore is good; mostly bright with visible edges to rifling. $650-1,000
386 ** Cased Krieghoff Model 32 Over-Under Shotgun
12 gauge, 29.75” barrel, S/N 6841. Length of pull 14.25”, drop at heel 1.75”. 2.75” chambers, full/improved modified chokes. Blued finish with checkered forend and grip. Bead front sight with vented and matted rib. Barrel marked with Krieghoff address and gauge. The whole in a contemporary leather Browning case. Good. Some scratches to finish and stock from field use, but no serious cracks or splits. Bores are slightly dirty. $1,500-2,500
387 Flintlock Blunderbuss By Wogden & Barton
.75” bore diameter, 14.5” barrel, no S/N. Full stock with barrel secured by pins. Brass ramrod pipes, triggerguard, and buttplate. Swan-neck cock with fenced and bridled pan. Lockplate marked “Wogdon/&/Barton.” Barrel marked with British commercial proofs. Good condition. Barrel has an even dark patina with some pitting around breech. Some minor handling marks to stock with a minor portion of missing wood around rear of lockplate. Action does not hold half or full cock. $1,000-1,500
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388 Cased Pair of English Dueling Pistols with Small Powder Flask
.60 caliber, 9.25” octagonal barrel, no S/Ns. Blued barrel with full varnished walnut stocks secured by pins. Blade front sight with block rear sight. Iron ramrod pipes and triggerguards. Light engraving around screwheads and lockplate. Lockplates marked with “ROBINSON.” The pair in a maroon velvet-lined case with powder horn. Barrels have a dark gunmetal patination with some handling marks and blemishes to stocks with good varnish remaining. One action functional, with the other not holding at half or full cock. Bores are dark with some minor pitting. $1,500-2,000
389 Boxlock Flintlock Pistol By Ennis
.50 caliber, 1.5” barrel, no S/N. Boxlock action with folding trigger and safety lever. Lock marked on panel “INNES.” Barrel shows matching “1” mating marks and British commercial proofs. One-piece walnut grip. Comes in velvet-lined contemporary case. Metal has a pewter finish with some scattered oxidation. Some very minor handling marks to grip, which may be a replacement. Action is functional. Bore has some minor darkening. $600-900
390 English Cased Whitney Pocket Percussion Revolver
.32 caliber, 4” octagonal barrel, S/N 28719. Blued finish with brass triggerguard and twopiece walnut grips. Five-shot cylinder. Barrel marked with two-line Whitney address. The whole in a green-lined English case with powder flask and fire-blue wrench. Fair. All-around dark patina with brass dulling. Some handling marks to grips, but no major cracks and splits. Action functions well; bore is slightly dark with visible edges to rifling. Case is in need of repair, as is powder flask. $800-1,200
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391 Cased Pair of Belgian Single Shot Percussion Pistols with Dagger
.36 caliber, 1.25” barrel, no S/N. Steel finish with one-piece ebony grips. Folding triggers with threaded barrels. Engraved throughout with floral sprays. Red velvetlined case complete with matching stiletto dagger with 4.75” blade. Fine condition with some minor oxidation to metal. Grips are in very fine condition with some minor handling scratches. Both actions functional. A handsome set. $1,200-1,800
392 Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver With Original Old Leather Holster,
.44-40 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 103141. Single-line barrel address, three-line patent date on frame. One piece walnut grips with the initials “JAP”. This revolver is mostly brown mixing with some light pitting. Markings are good and clear. The bore is good may clean to better. The action is mechanically very good. Grips with nicks and dings. Overall a very good example of quite possible a western used Colt single action revolver. $1,000-1,500
393 Pair of German Percussion Pistols by Famous Engraver F. Ulrich
.45 caliber, 8.25” octagonal barrels, no S/N. Blued barrels with checkered full stocks secured with pins. Blade front sights with adjustable rear sights. Polished blued triggerguard and ramrod pipes. Locks lightly engraved with border and graving and light floral sprays. Marked forward of hammer “Ulrich a Berne,” as is top of barrel. Counterpanes fitted with silver escutcheons. The pair with fitted lined case with implements including horn power flask. Barrels have some mixed patterned wear to blued finish and scattered oxidation with some remaining case coloring on locks. Engraving is legible. Actions are functional. Bores are moderately dark and dusty with visible rifling. Some handling marks to case with lining showing some wear and dust. $2,500-5,000
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394 * Cased Bernardelli Double Rifle
9.3x74mmR caliber, 26” barrels, S/N 214901. Length of pull 13.5”, drop at heel 1”. Reblued barrels with diamond-point checkered forend and grip. Blade front sight with folding leaf rear sight. Barrels marked with serial numbers and German proofs. Frame engraved with light border engraving and arabesque screw heads. The whole in a red velvet-lined case. Some minor thinning to reblued finish with rebluing process rounding edges of barrel markings. Stock is in very good condition with very minor handling markings. Bores are excellent. $3,500-6,000
395 Winchester Model 1886 Rifle With Henry Marked Barrel
.44 rf caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N RV 19824, marked on the bottom tang, also marked in side the bottom tang on the stock. Henry marked barrel. 900yard reproduction rear barrel sight. Blade front sight. Brass frame, nosecap, buttplate. Walnut stock and forearm. The barrel and magazine tube have been cleaned and recolored. Brass has been clean and re-patinated. Stock and forearm have been clean and refinished. The stock on the wrist below top of the tang has a crack 3.25” parallel with the tang. Overall a good example of an early Henry marked 66 Winchester Rifle. $4,500-6,500
396 * Browning Bicentennial Edition One of One Thousand
This is a beautiful Browning Bicentennial Edition in .45-70 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel length, S/N 0407. Left side of the barrel marked in two lines with address over “Made in Belgium.” Right side marked “Browning Bicentennial 1776 - 1976” over caliber markings. Masterly engraved frame on the left side with patriotic eagle surrounded by floral scroll border. The right side of the frame engraved with the most iconic image of the American west of grazing buffalo. The lever is engraved with floral scrolls. The muzzle of the barrel and near the breech engraved with floral scroll pattern. Front blade sight and fixed rear notched sight. Blue barrel and hammer with stainless frame, lever and trigger. Fancy checkered walnut butt stock and forearm. Blue buttplate. This commemorative comes in fancy walnut case lined with red velvet with medallion plaque on the inside next to commemorative Browning Bowie knife. The outside of the case with plaque marked “Browning” over “Bicentennial Edition” over “One of One Thousand” over “1776 - 1976.” This is in excellent condition as displayed in the case. Retaining nearly all the finish including the wood case. A must have limited edition for commemorative or Browning collector. $3,000-5,000 152 AR MS & A R M O R
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397 Japanese Matchlock Rifle
Approximately .40 caliber, 42” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned barrel with brass fittings and star-shaped pin escutcheons. Blade front sight with rear sight block. Silver barrel band. Barrel has a dark untouched patina with brass parts showing some polishing. Stock has some minor handling marks. Lock is functional with some pitting around touch hole. $800-1,200
398 Hand-Tooled Leather Case For Double-Barrel Shotgun
29.5” x 10.25”. Tooled borders with pockets for stock and barrels secured by buckled straps. Made by Heiser of Denver, Colorado. Some scratching and staining from age and use. Leather is in good condition. $100-200
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399 19th Century Indian Pata Sword
31.75” double-edged blade with 9” median fuller. Blade attached by rivets to armored gauntlet with original red padded lining. Gauntlet adorned throughout with gold and silver arabesque Damascene. Blade has been cleaned in the European style with some oxidation and old pitting remaining. Some visible Damascene remaining on edges with remainder worn, but old, details legible. An attractive example of this collectible type. $600-900
400 17th Century Italian Swept-Hilt Rapier
41” double-edged blade, 1” wide at ricasso. Dramatic swept hilt with front and rear quillons. Wire-wrapped wood grip with globular pommel. Likely late 17th century. Blade has a gumetal patination with some scattered staining and darkening. Some separation of wire on grip with matching wear on guard. A fine sword. $1,500-2,500
401 19th Century Fraternal Sword
20.5” spear point blade. Brass handle. Leather scabbard. Good to very good. $100-300
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402 Rare Scottish Basket Hilted Horseman’s Saber
32” single-edge blade with 9.25” quillback. Steel flat-bar basket guard with traditional pierced motifs including thistles and “S”, leading to a faceted onion pommel. Wire-wrapped leather grip. Blade etched with thistles within a garter bearing the motto of the Order of the Garter, surmounted by a flaming bomb. No scabbard. Likely late 18th-early 19th century. Blade has a gunmetal patina with guard showing some cleaning. Grip shows some wear to finish with all wire remaining. Some chips to cutting edge. A unique sword of this type. $2,000-4,000
403 Scottish Horseman’s Backsword ca 1770
37.5” single-edged blade with triple fullers. Iron guard with intricate pierced form and reins loop. Bolted forward quillons. Wire-wrapped shagreen grip with braided Turk’s heads leading to an onion pommel. Blade shows small trademark near guard. Blade shows some scattered oxidation with additional evidence of light cleaning. Guard has an attractive even brown patina with grip in very good condition. A valuable sword to compliment an advanced collection of Scottish or European edged weapons. $2,000-4,000
404 Scottish Basket Hilt Horseman’s Backsword with Unique Guard
36” single-edged blade with full-length median fuller. Full-basket guard with reins loop and flat bars in the form of serpents. Spiraled wood grip with onion pommel. Painted wood scabbard with thistle motifs. Blade and guard have an untouched dark patina with some old pitting. Scabbard is stable with some loss of paint. A unique sword likely from the first half of the 18th century. $1,500-3,000
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405 Jacobite Backsword with German Inscription
32.5” single-edged blade with double fullers. Steel basket of classic form with iron-wrapped shagreen grip leading to a decorated Scottish dome pommel. Blade marked with German inscription “GOTT BEWAHR DIE AUFRECHTE SCHOTTEN” (God keep the upright Scots). Leather scabbard with brass fittings. Original leather hand protector. Blade has some scattered oxidation and light rust staining with evidence of polishing. Guard has a pewter patina with grip and leather protector remaining in good condition. Some minor finish loss to scabbard. A desirable sword with likely Jacobite connections. $2,000-4,000
406 Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword
35” double-edged spearpoint blade with 10.5” median fuller, 1.5” wide at forte. Steel full-basket guard of regimental form with wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Engraved in fuller “NO ME SUES SIN RASON” (do not draw me without reason) on obverse, with “NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOR” (do not sheathe me without honor). Leather sheath with steel fittings. Blade has been cleaned and polished in the European fashion with some loss of detail to inscription. Guard and liner are in good condition with plume shedding. Some loss of finish to grip. Possibly an older blade modified to fit a Victorian guard. $800-1,000
407 Wilkinson British Highland Officer’s Sword with Sterling Silver Scabbard and Guard, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
33.25” double-edged blade with 18” double median fullers. Silver basket of regimental form with applied thistles and St. Andrew. Leather-backed red wood guard liner with pommel in the form of a thistle. Blade etched throughout with thistles and panel of Elizabeth II royal cypher and crown along with Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders regimental crest. Scabbard and guard show London .925 sterling silver hallmarks along with 1966 date. Blade is in good condition with only minor oxidation. Some scratches and tarnish to silver with some remnants of polishing agent. Some minor most holes to guard liner. A well-made and handsome sword for ensuring a striking impression. $1,500-2,500 156 AR MS & A R M O R
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408 French Import U.S. Model 1853 Foot Officer’s Sword by J. Manceaux 30.5” quill back blade, 1.25” wide at ricasso. Gilt brass single-branch guard with grooved horn grip. Blade is devoid of typical ornamentation with ricasso showing French control stamps and spine showing 1848 Chatellerault markings in script. Top of guard shows J. Manceaux proof of “JM” in a ring with numeral “50” beside reverse ricasso. Leather scabbard with gilt brass furniture also marked “J. MANCEAUX/A PARIS”. Blade is in good condition with some minor loss of definition to markings due to prior cleaning. Nearly all of the gilt remains to scabbard and hilt with minor loss. Grip is in good condition with minimal imperfections. Leather scabbard also in fine condition. $650-1,000
409 J. Anderson British Highland Officer’s Sword of Captain Maitland L. Gordon,Gordon Highlanders KIA, Battle of Arras
32.75” spearpoint blade with 14” median fullers, 1.125” wide at ricasso. Nickel-plated steel basket in regimental form with buff leather-backed red wool liner. Wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched throughout with thistles and floral motifs accompanied by George V royal cypher, crown, and British royal coat of arms. Reverse of blade etched with panel showing initials in block letters “M.L.G.” Visit cowans.com for full biographical information. Blade has been cleaned in the European fashion resulting in moderate loss of detail to etching. Guard has been similarly polished. Grip and liner are good condition with scabbard showing some old wear. A desirable sword belonging to a fallen Great War officer. $1,500-3,000
410 17th Century Mortuary Sword 32.5” double-edged blade with triple 13.5” fullers, 2” wide at forte. Iron half-basket guard with wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade marked “**ANDONA**” on obverse and “**FERRARA**” on reverse. Guard pierced and formed throughout with floral motifs, man on horse and male bust with plumed helmet. No scabbard. Blade has a gunmetal patination with some spots of oxidation and old rust stains. Guard has some moderate damage, mostly splits around pierced sections and bit of broken metal. Grip is in good condition with all wire present. $1,500-2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE HANDLING POLICY ALL FIREARMS requiring a license are noted with asterisks. * Indicates the weapon is regulated FFL laws. ** Indicates the weapon is regulated by C&R laws. *** Indicates the weapon is regulated NFA laws. COWAN’S LLC STRICTLY COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF FIREARMS. UNLESS SPECIFIED BELOW, ALL TRANSFERS OF MODERN HANDGUNS MUST TAKE PLACE AT COWAN’S LLC. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO KNOW AND COMPLY WITH ALL STATE FIREARMS REGULATIONS. NO EXCEPTIONS! 1. HAND GUNS: Non-Ohio resident buyers of handguns must first pay for their purchases before leaving the auction. All modern hand guns must be retained by an agent. All buyers must make arrangements with a local firearms dealer in their resident state to provide Cowan’s a copy of the FFL license holder to whom any modern handgun will be shipped. Upon receipt of the copy of this license, a purchase will be packaged and shipped (at the buyer’s expense) to the appropriate FFL holder. This is a federal law and must be complied with regardless of a buyer’s resident state. Please allow up to four weeks for delivery. Ohio residents may take possession of a modern handgun immediately after their purchase, provided they successfully complete a NICS background check which can occur on the auction premises or afterwards. Such transfer shall be made by Cowan’s. 2. MODERN LONG GUNS: Both residents and non-residents may take possession of modern long arms by first paying, then filing an ATF form 4473 and completing the NICS background check. SPECIAL NOTE: In most cases, the NICS process will take 2-3 minutes to approve or deny. Exceptions may take up to 3 business days. For further information, you may contact the NICS information line at 304.625.2750 or view the information on the website at: http://www.fbi.gov/program/nics/index.htm 3. ANTIQUE GUNS: May be purchased and removed from the auction premises on the day of sale by anyone, resident or non-resident. DISCLAIMER: Neither Cowan’s LLC, their consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearm sold. All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. Buyers wishing to fire ANY firearm purchased in this auction are strongly advised to have the weapon(s) examined by a competent gunsmith who will test the weapon for its shootability and also to ensure that the caliber of the breech is, in fact, the caliber that it is thought to be. COWAN’S LLC CLASS III LICENSE POLICY Cowan’s LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio is a recognized dealer in Class III items and is recognized as a (63) NRA Firearms Dealer and will comply with all regulations. Buyers are expected to know their states laws and regulations on machine guns prior to bidding. The following states do not allow individuals to own machine guns: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. For more details please visit the website for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives at www.atf.gov. The three forms necessary to fill out upon purchase of machine guns will be supplied by Cowan’s Auctions. These forms are: 1) ATF Form #4 (and possibly ATF Form #5) 2) Fingerprint Card, and 3) ATF form 5330.20 Certificate of Compliance. 1. Cowan’s Auction policy is that the buyer will assume all transfer 160 AR MS & A R M O R
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$250,000, and 12% on that part of the Sale Price exceeding $3,000,000. (c) Lots purchased through any fee-based online bidding platform to which the Auctioneer might subscribe may be subject to additional Buyer’s Premium. Such additional pass-through fees will be collected by the subscriber and are not subject to negotiation from the Seller, nor is this additional commission due the Seller. (d) Live “Historic Firearms and Militaria” auctions: In-person buyers paying via cash, wire transfer, money order, or pre-approved check will receive 2% Buyer’s Premium discount day-of sale only. Discounted purchased items must be removed from Cowan’s day-of sale. Cowan’s is pleased to offer a 2% discount for in-person buyers who pay their total invoice in full by the close of business on the day of the auction. Payments must be made in person at Cowan’s Cincinnati Salesroom and buyers are responsible for collecting their purchases upon payment. 5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan’s retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the Seller of the lot and Cowan’s. In the case of reserved lots, the Seller has authorized Cowan’s to bid on Seller’s behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate. Unless otherwise stated, Cowan’s standard house reserve on all property at auction is one-half of the low estimate. 6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS Cowan’s makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after the close of the auction. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the written opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan’s shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty. Except as provided in the immediately preceding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD “AS IS”, without any representations or warranties by Cowan’s or the Seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalog or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan’s makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan’s does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalog descriptions may be approximate. 7) INSPECTION Prospective buyers are advised to personally examine any lots in which they are interested prior to the auction. All lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan’s website, cowans.com, and prospective Bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan’s directly BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan’s does not warrant the condition of any item. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan’s and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective Bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan’s. 8) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP “By” or “Maker/Artist” — in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated “Attributed to” — in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated “Signed” or “Marked” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker “Bearing the signature (or mark) of” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated “Circle of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker “School of” — in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker “Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker “After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective Bidders. Cowan’s shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet. Cowan’s cannot warrant or guarantee any phone or absentee bids made or altered on the day of the auction. All bids must be placed in U.S. Dollars and reflect the bid increments as defined by the Auctioneer. 9) ABSENTEE BIDDING Absentee bids are accepted via phone, fax, email and on Cowan’s website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest Bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed need to be received by the Cowan’s office at least 2 hours before the sale begins. All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee Bidder only if necessary. Cowan’s does not accept “buy bids,” or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee Bidder, the floor bid will be honored. 10) TELEPHONE BIDDING Bidding live via the telephone is available on a first come, first served basis. In order for Cowan’s to efficiently serve the needs of those who wish to bid by phone, please note the following: (a) To participate in the auction by telephone, potential Bidders must complete and sign the bid form and check “I WISH TO BID BY TELEPHONE” for the designated lots. Potential Bidders may also reserve a phone line on Cowan’s website. If faxing or emailing requests for phone bidding, they need to be received by the Cowan’s office at least 2 hours before the sale begins. Once the auction begins, bids left on Cowan’s website or emailed may not be retrieved by the staff.
(b) As a registered telephone bidder, Bidders are aware the bidding begin at the minimum of one half of the low estimate. (c) Telephone Bidders are advised to indicate an “insurance bid”, which amount will become an absentee bid, pursuant to the absentee bidding process set forth above, if Cowan’s cannot reach the Bidder by telephone for a particular indicated lot. (d) Telephone Bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism. (e) Cowan’s sells about 75-100 lots per hour, so telephone Bidders should plan accordingly. Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone Bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls. 11) INTERNET BIDDING Internet bidding is available through our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on third party bidding platforms. At its discretion, Cowan’s may restrict select lots from internet bidding; restricted lots can be bid upon directly with Cowan’s via phone or absentee bidding. There may be terms which apply solely to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any Bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction. 12) BIDDING INCREMENTS The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically adjust any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments. For Bids Falling Between Bidding Increment $0-500 $25 $501-1,000 $50 $1,001-3,000 $100 $3,001-5,000 $250 $5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction. AFTER THE AUCTION 13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition. 14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT The “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone, by internet, or who are absentee Bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. If no alternate payment has been arranged, Cowan’s may apply any balance due to the Buyer’s payment method on file after 14 days. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full and the payment has cleared. Payments must be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check, money order, credit card or wire transfers. Returned checks are subject to an additional $45 return fee. Bidders from outside the continental United States are required to pay via wire transfer unless previously known to Cowan’s. For Fine Jewelry, Coin and
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Currency, and Fine Silver auctions, Bidders previously unknown to Cowan’s may purchase up to $1,000 via credit card with the remaining balance settled via cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card or wire transfers. PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 3% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance. Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction. Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (18% APR or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law. 15) SALES TAX Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax. 16) SHIPPING At the request of the buyer, Cowan’s will authorize the shipment of purchased items usually within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion Cowan’s Auctions. Cowan’s is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property. ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States. Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm. Property made of or containing certain plant or animal materials, such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, baleen, tortoiseshell, etc., may require a license or certificate before exportation from the United States and importation to another country. If a purchase contains these materials, the Buyer must check the government wildlife import requirements in the countries from which and to which the item is being shipped prior to bidding. Since the export and import licenses are independently issued by the countries of origin and destination, obtaining one does not guarantee that you can obtain the other. Purchasers are responsible for making timely payments on items won at auction, even if a license is delayed or denied. 17) SHIPPING CHARGES Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful Bidder. Be aware that for larger and/ or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial. 18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY AND CANCELLATION OF SALE It is the responsibility of the Buyer to remove purchased property. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 60 days after the auction date, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, and/ or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s. Copyright © 2020 Cowan’s LLC
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If we receive more than one absentee bid at the same price, the first one received will credit card listed below for the full purchase price of each lot for which my bid is successful, unless payment in full or e precedence. In the case of aofcase disputed thethe auctioneer shall have sole discretion indiscretion determining thethe payment instructions areare received by Cowan’s within 14 14 days after the date ofthe the auction. Cowan’s may take InIn the ofofabid, bid, shall have sole inindetermining the alternative payment instructions are received byby Cowan’s within 14after after ofofthe auction. Cowan’s take precedence. In the case acase disputed bid, auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining alternative payment instructions received by Cowan’s within days the date of date the auction. Cowan’s may may alternative payment instructions are received Cowan’s within 14days days after date the auction. Cowan’s may takeprecedence. precedence. the adisputed disputed bid,the theauctioneer auctioneer shall have solediscretion determining the alternative take precedence. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the alternative payment instructions are received by Cowan’s within 14 days after the date of the auction. Cowan’s may rchaser. impose late charges ofcharges 1.5% per (or the highest interest rate allowed) on anyany amount owed to Cowan’s that purchaser. impose late ofper 1.5% per month (or highest interest rate allowed) on amount Cowan’s purchaser. impose late charges of 1.5% month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on amount owed toowed Cowan’s that that impose late charges ofmonth 1.5% per month (orthe the highest interest rate allowed) onany any amount owedtoto Cowan’s that purchaser. purchaser. impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 30 days. remains unpaid after remains unpaid after days. remains unpaid after3030days. days. gree to Ibe bound by the Terms and Conditions for Bidders printed in printed the auction catalog and listed on Cowan’s agree totobe bound bybythe Terms and forfor Bidders ininthe auction catalog and listed ononCowan’s I agree to be bound by the Terms Conditions for Bidders printed inprinted the auction catalog and listed on Cowan’s I agree be bound theand Terms andConditions Conditions Bidders the auction catalog and listed Cowan’s remains unpaid after 30 days. 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