A.C. Daum Collection of U.S. Military Arms October 21, 2014
A.C. Daum Collection of U.S. Military Arms
Cowan’s 6270 Este Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45232 513.871.1670 Fax 513.871.8670
Auction October 21, 2014 10 a.m.
Exhibition October 20, 2014 Noon - 5 p.m. October 21, 2014 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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A.C. Daum Collection of U.S. Military Arms October 21, 2014 — Lots 1- 434
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OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Anthony C. Daum (1944 – 2013) Anthony Charles Daum (Tony) was born in New Jersey and grew up in Chicora, a small town in western Pennsylvania. He graduated from Washington and Jefferson College with a BA in History and completed ROTC training. After earning a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania he served three years in the United States Army including a tour of duty in Vietnam and he achieved the rank of captain. After leaving the Army he began a 40 year career with Bechtel Corporation. While at Bechtel he worked as a contracts manager on construction projects around the world including the Arun LNG Project in Indonesia, the New Riyadh Airport Project in Saudi Arabia, the New Palace Project in Brunei and the Pakistan Airports Project in Karachi, Pakistan. From 1992 to 2013 Tony and his wife and three sons lived in Bangkok where he worked on a series of gas pipeline projects for the Petroleum Authority of Thailand. Tony was a railroad enthusiast and rode trains on six continents. He was also a dedicated book collector and had amassed a large library on a wide range of subjects. As can be seen by his collection, Tony was an avid and discerning gun collector. The first gun he acquired was from a high school friend, a Winchester-Hotchkiss rifle. It was little more than a relic. While he talked about restoring it he never got to that project. In addition to doing restoration work on his collection, Tony crafted three excellent flint lock rifles. At the time of his final illness Tony was working on his book United States Military Firearms Inspector’s Marks. His drawings of the various inspector marks demonstrate he was a gifted artist.
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1 Two Contemporary Engraved Powder Horns and Hunting Bag 18th Century Style Artistically rendered replicas. First horn 15” long, named with frontier scenes and Masonic emblems. Second horn 11” with animal figures, includes leather pouch and powder measure. Good condition. $300 - $500
2 Early Long Land Pattern Brown Bess Musket .70 caliber, 46” round barrel with English proofs at the breech on the left side. Early banana-shaped flint lock, 7” long. Beveled hammer with rounded pan. Brass buttplate, brass triggerguard, brass sideplate, brass escutcheon plate behind the tang. Brass ramrod ferules. Walnut stock. Barrel has some pitting around the touch hole and spreading onto the barrel the barrel begins to smooth out with a nice dark patina that is untouched. Then the forward section between the middle ferule and front ferule has been cleaned lightly. Lock and hammer are grey and pitted. Brass has been cleaned and began to age. The front nosecap is a replacement. Stock has a dry look with a section that has been replaced in the front, between the middle ferule and the nosecap. Stock has some nicks and dings. Overall this is a very rare pre-Revolutionary War military long arm that seldom is seen and for sale. Great French and Indian War item. $6,000 - $9,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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3 Model 1763 US Surcharge Charleville Musket .69 caliber, 44” barrel length. Markings on lockplate in front of hammer “D” over “Charleville.” “US” marked on rear of lockplate behind the hammer. Top of barrel on upper tang is marked “US” and by breech with a star over “P”. Sidelock is marked “AT.” Walnut stock with three browned barrel bands with upper band being a double band. Browned barrel, lockplate, sidelock, buttplate, triggerguard, trigger, hammer and frizzen. Has button-head steel ramrod. This musket is in very good condition. The walnut stock has minor nicks and dings. The barrel has some pitting on top of the barrel from the upper tang towards the first barrel band that blends very well to the brown patina on the rest of the barrel. The barrel bands and ramrod all have a nice brown patina. The lockplate, sidelock, buttplate, hammer, frizzen, triggerguard and trigger have a fine pitting that blends to brown. The markings are sharp and crisp. The bore does have some pitting. Overall condition is very good. $4,000 - $6,000
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4 Dog-Lock Musket .75 caliber, 48.125” barrel. Lockplate has some faint markings, possibly A. Wat. Iron mounted walnut stock. Barrel is dark brown with pitting. Lockplate and hammer are dark brown with pitting. Stock appears to be an old restock. The front half was done in two sections. Ramrod is replacement. $2,000 - $3,000
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5 New England Fowler 70 caliber, 49.5” octagonal-to-round barrel. No markings on the barrel. Early banana-shaped flat-style lockplate. Flat hammer with goose neck. Faceted pan finial on the frizzen spring. Brass mounted with maple stock. Touch hole has pitting that is spreading up and onto the barrel. The rest of the barrel is smooth and brown. A dovetail has been filled during the period of use. Hammer screw is missing. Lock and hammer have a dark patina with pitting mixing in. Rear portion of the stock has nice old dark patina. The front section of stock 22” has been expertly replaced and re-colored to match. Brass with nice patina. Stock has some nicks and dings. $3,000 - $5,000
6 1795 Militia Musket by Booth .70 caliber smoothbore, 45.75” round barrel with baluster rings at breech. Lockplate is 7.125” long, beveled lock with beveled hammer, faceted pan and frizzen. Lockplate marked Booth. Early Charleville furniture. Barrel is from an earlier French musket. Early walnut high comb stock with three barrel bands. Bayonet lug was under the barrel and then moved to the top of the barrel. Booth worked in Philadelphia from 1795-1820. He manufactured weapons using up the parts he had and assembled muskets for sale to militia units. Barrel is smooth and bright with light traces of brown speckling. Barrel bands have nice light brown patina. Lock has very sharp edges and crisp markings with a light polished look with some light brown speckles of stain. Buttplate and triggerguard have untouched patina. Stock is excellent retaining open-grained look with very sharp line. Overall this is an excellent musket, ca 1795-1810. $4,000 - $6,000
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7 1795 Springfield Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 45” barrel length. Lock is marked with a faint eagle motif above “US” in front of hammer. At the rear of the lockplate is marked “Springfield.” Left side of barrel near breech is marked in three lines “P” over eagle head over “I.” Top of buttplate is marked 1801 and the sidelock and first barrel band are marked “16.” In front of the trigger is marked “FB” and “16.” Walnut stock with three barrel bands and the top one is a double band. Metal buttplate, lockplate, sidelock, triggerguard, trigger, hammer, frizzen and barrel. Has button-head steel ramrod. The stock is in generally good condition with nicks and dings. Between the second and third barrel band on the right and left side, the stock does show some use with pieces being worn and receding back from the barrel. The barrel and barrel bands have a nice patina that blends well with pitting at the front of the barrel near the breech. The lockplate, sidelock, hammer, frizzen, trigger, triggerguard and buttplate all have patina that blends well with light pitting. The markings are good. The eagle motif is faint on the lock. The bore is in good condition and has pitting. Overall condition is good, but can clean to better with careful cleaning. $3,500 - $5,000
8 British Officer’s Flintlock Fusil .70 caliber, 42” round barrel with Birmingham proofs. Beveled hammer and lockplate, rounded pan, finial on frizzen spring. Brass mounted, earl beaver tail behind tang. Brass sideplate marked John Margill York. High-comb walnut stock. Barrel is smooth and grey with light pitting. Lock is sharp and grey with some pitting. Brass has been cleaned to bright. Stock is excellent with sharp lines and nice untouched patina. $4,000 - $6,000
9 Second Model Brown Bess Musket .72 caliber, 42” barrel length smooth bore. Markings on lockplate of crown over “GR.” Tower is marked on the rear of the lockplate behind hammer. Markings on top of barrel of crown over “GR” over “V” and below that is a crown over two crossed swords. This “Brown Bess” has all brass mountings, such as the triggerguard, sideplate and buttplate. Brass crest behind the upper tang. There are three brass ramrod pipes and fore end cap. Button-head-shaped ramrod. Browned barrel, lockplate, hammer and frizzen. Walnut stock. This is a very nice specimen of a “Tower” marked Brown Bess. All brass mountings have a nice untouched patina. Walnut stock is in very good shape with minor nicks and dings. The lockplate, hammer, and frizzen all have minor pitting that blends very well to a brown. The barrel has some light pitting at the top of the barrel that blends quickly to a brown throughout the rest of the barrel. Has an even look and feel. The markings are sharp and crisp. The bore has some pitting. Overall condition is very good. $3,000 - $4,000 8
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10 Model 1798 Whitney Contract Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel length smooth bore, lockplate is marked with eagle motif over New Haven in front of hammer. Back of lockplate is marked U. States. Maryland is carved into wood on the right side of the stock in front of frizzen. Has walnut stock with gray metal lock plate, barrel, barrel bands, hammer, frizzen, sidelock and buttplate. The lock parts appear to be that of the 1816-type with rounded hammer and inclined brass pan with the frizzen tip bent forward. Has button-head ramrod. The musket is in good condition. It has been cleaned over the years. The stock is in good condition with scratches, nicks and dings. The metal parts have pitting that has been cleaned over, giving the barrel, barrel bands, lockplate and buttplate an even feel. The markings are sharp and crisp. The bore has pitting. Overall condition is fair to good. $3,000 - $5,000
11 Reproduction Ferguson Rifle by S Sklany .648 caliber, 33” barrel length, smooth bore, marking on top of barrel behind rear site S. Sklany. Walnut stock with brass ramrod pipes and buttplate. Steel lockplate, hammer, barrel and frizzen. Comes with ramrod. Reproduction of a Ferguson breech loading rifle. It was manufactured by S. Sklany and is an exact replica and is in new condition. $1,500 - $2,000
12 Reproduction Brown Bess Musket by Navy Arms .69 caliber, 41.75” barrel length with smooth bore, the lockplate is marked with a crown over “GR.” Behind the hammer on the lockplate is marked GRICE over 1762. All mountings are brass. Blue barrel, lock, lockplate and hammer. Light brown walnut stock. Reproduction of Brown Bess and in very good condition. $500 - $700 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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13 Model 1795 Socket Bayonet 16” blade, “T” socket slot. $200 - $300
16 M1812 Socket Bayonet Marked C US 14” blade, 3.2” socket. $200 - $400 14 Model 1795 Socket Bayonet Marked LF 14” blade, “US” surcharge on the socket. $200 - $500
17 British Board of Ordnance India Pattern Brown Bess Socket Bayonet 16.5” blade, ca 1800. $100 - $300 15 Model 1812 Socket Bayonet Marked IN US 14.75” blade, 3.5” socket. $200 - $400
18 Early Figure-8 Naval Cutlass 26.5” blade length, iron guard and knuckle bow. Ribbed metal handle. No markings. Blade and guard have dark brown patina. Handle still retains a reddish look. Overall good. $800 - $1,200
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19 Model 1795 Springfield Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 44” barrel length, markings on center of the lockplate in front of the hammer eagle motif over “US.” Rear of the lockplate is marked Springfield. Top of barrel on left side near breech is marked “P” over eagle head over “V.” Buttstock is marked 1800. Marked “AS” in front of trigger. Walnut stock with three barrel bands; the last is a double band. The buttplate, trigger, triggerguard, lockplate, sidelock, hammer, frizzen and barrel are a gunmetal gray. Has steel buttonhead ramrod. The stock is in good condition. The buttstock does show wear around the top of the buttplate with a small chip on the right side. The buttplate, lockplate, sidelock, triggerguard, trigger, hammer, and frizzen all have a patina that blends with the pitting. The buttplate does show wear and use with nicks and dings. The barrel and barrel bands have a patina that blends with a salt and pepper pitting throughout. The markings are good and the bore is in good condition with some pitting but can clean to better. Overall condition is good. $5,000 - $7,000
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20 Model 1795 Springfield Ship Musket .69 caliber, 33” barrel length, markings on lockplate in front of the hammer “US” over eagle motif and on the rear of the lockplate Springfield over 1805. Buttplate is marked on top 1806 and cartouche is on the right side buttstock in front of buttplate. “V” marked on top of barrel near upper tang. Marking of “7” on barrel band and “U” on bayonet lug. Walnut stock with two sling swivels attached in the buttstock and forearm stock. Lockplate was oil finished. The buttplate, hammer, frizzen, triggerguard, trigger, barrel and barrel bands originally had a bright finish. Has steel button-head ramrod. This musket was once a full length Model 1795 musket with a permanently attached bayonet. It was cut down by 12 inches at the arsenal, known as the “1813 alterations.” After the alterations, some of the muskets were sent for cadet use at West Point and others were sold for use in South America. This is a rare specimen of an historical arm with very few known to survive. This specimen was featured on page 21 of Robert W.D. Ball’s book, Springfield Armory Shoulder Weapons 1795-1968. This is a truly exceptional piece for a Springfield collection. This musket is in very good condition. The stock is very good with minor scratches, nicks and dings. There is a horseshoe crack from lower tang upward to lockplate. The markings and cartouche are sharp and crisp. The lockplate has a nice and even dark patina. The buttplate, hammer, frizzen, trigger and trigger guard have a nice fine peppered pitting that blends to a even dark patina. The barrel bands have a light pitting that blends into a dark patina. The barrel has a nice untouched dark patina throughout the length of the barrel. The bore is good but can clean to better. This is a very rare military long arm in very good condition. Burt Kellerstead to A C. Daum $3,500 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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21 Model 1795 Type Three Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 45” barrel length. Markings on lockplate in front of hammer “US” over eagle motif over Springfield. The rear of the lockplate is marked 1808. Left side of the barrel near breech is marked “P” over eagle head over “V.” The top of the buttplate is marked 1808. Walnut stock with three barrel bands; the end barrel band has a double band. The buttplate, triggerguard, trigger, lockplate, sidelock, hammer, frizzen and barrel are all brown. Has button-head steel ramrod. This musket is in overall very good untouched condition. The walnut stock is in very good condition with scratches, nicks and dings. There is a small chip in front of lockplate. The barrel has some moderate pitting at the breech that blends right into an untouched brown patina throughout the length of the barrel. The barrel bands and buttplate are an untouched brown patina. The lockplate, sidelock, hammer, triggerguard, trigger and frizzen have a nice brown patina. The markings are good on the barrel, lockplate and buttplate. The bore is pitted but could clean to better. Overall condition is very good. $2,500 - $3,500
22 Model 1795 Springfield Musket, Third Type .69 caliber, 44” barrel length. Markings on lockplate in front of hammer “US” over eagle motif over Springfield. Rear of lockplate is marked 1813. In front of trigger is marked “EC.” Barrel is marked on left side near breech “P” over eagle head over “V.” To the left of the upper tang is marked “V.” Top of butt plate is marked 1812. “XX” is marked at the end of the lower tang. Walnut stock with three barrel bands; the top barrel band is a double band. Has metal buttplate, lockplate, sidelock, trigger, triggerguard, hammer, frizzen and barrel. Has steel button-head ramrod. Walnut stock is very good with only minor nicks and dings. The barrel and barrel bands all have a nice uniform patina mixing with some pitting. The lockplate, sidelock, hammer and frizzen have a patina blending with some pitting. Buttplate has a patina with some pitting. The markings are sharp and crisp. The bore is in good condition with pitting. Overall condition is very good. Ex Burton Kellerstead $2,000 - $3,000
23 1795 Harpers Ferry Musket Type III .69 caliber, 44” barrel length. Markings on lockplate in front of hammer with eagle motif with US in a shield. At the rear of the lock plate is marked Harpers over Ferry over 1811. Top of barrel on left side is marked “US” in an oval and “CP” near breech. The left side of the stock at breech is marked “CP” and “V” over “MH.” Has walnut stock with three barrel bands; the upper barrel band is a double band. Barrel is browned. The buttplate, lockplate, sidelock, trigger, triggerguard, hammer, frizzen, sling swivels and the barrel bands are gray metal. Has steel button-head ramrod. The stock is in very good condition with minor nicks and dings. The barrel has a dark brown untouched patina. The buttplate, lockplate, sidelock, trigger, triggerguard, hammer, frizzen, sling swivels and barrel bands all have a light peppered pitting. The bands, buttplate, trigger and triggerguard have been lightly cleaned, but retain the peppered pitting. The bore has some pitting. Overall condition is very good. $2,000 - $3,000 12
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24 Virginia Manufactory 1797 Contract Musket, First Model .69 caliber, 44” barrel length. Markings on goose neck cock lockplate in front of hammer Virginia over Manufactory. At the rear of the lockplate is marked Richmond over 1803. Triggerguard is marked inside with an “8.” In front of the trigger is marked “G.” Walnut stock with three barrel bands. The upper band is a double band. All metal parts are a bright gunmetal gray. Has button-head steel ramrod. Musket is in very good condition. The walnut stock is in excellent condition with only minor nicks and dings. The metal parts had very fine pitting but have been lightly clean to a bright gun metal. Some of the metal still retains the salt and pepper pitting. The markings are sharp and crisp. The bore is in good condition with pitting. Overall condition is very good. $4,000 - $6,000
25 Asa Waters Contract Militia Musketoon .69 caliber, 30” round barrel. Lockplate marked with eagle, A. W. Waters, Milbury Mass. Brass buttplate, brass sideplate, brass bands and triggerguard. Walnut stock. (See Moller, 1993: 330.) Barrel has dark brown patina mixing with pitting. Percussion drum has pitting around the drum and spreading onto the barrel. Brass with untouched patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,000
26 1807 Contract Rifle by J. Henry .56 caliber smoothbore, 38” octagonal-to-round barrel smoothbore, marked on the top flat of barrel J. Henry Phila. Sideplate, buttplate, patchbox, and triggerguard all brass. Notched rear sight blade front sight. Walnut stock with cheek piece. Barrel has a dark brown patina with some pitting mixing in. Lockplate and hammer are dark brown with some pitting. Stock has nice old patina. Brass with untouched patina. $3,000 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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27 Model 1803 Harpers Ferry Rifle .54 caliber rifled, 33” part octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 567. “P” and eagle in oval, “US” in oval on the left side of barrel at breech. Lockplate has an eagle with “US” and marked in the rear Harper’s Ferry and dated 1805. Brass mounted with brass patchbox. Walnut stock. Barrel is sharp and crisp with remnants of brown finish mixing with some black staining. Lock and hammer have nice patina with some very fine pitting mixing in. Stock is very good with some nicks and dings. A readable but dim cartouche. Brass mounts with patina. A very rare martial arm in original flint. $10,000 - $15,000 14
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28 U.S Contract Flintlock Rifle Model 1807 by J. Dickert .58 caliber smoothbore, 38” octagonal-to-round barrel, notched rear barrel sight with blade front. Top of barrel marked with J. Dickert’s trade mark then Dickert; rear of barrel at breech on the top flat is stamped “US.” On the left flat at breech is an eagle and “P” in an oval. Brass patchbox, brass buttplate, brass triggerguard, nosecap and ferules. Walnut stock with cheek piece. Barrel is smooth and brown. Sharp and crisp markings. Lock is brown with pitting mixing in. All brass with untouched patina. Stock has sharp lines with untouched dark patina. Some very minor nicks and dings. A very rare US flintlock rifle. $8,000 - $10,000
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OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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29 Model 1807 Contract Rifle by H. Pickel .56 caliber, 38” octagonal-to-round barrel. Marked on top of barrel is a large “US” oval with eagle head and “P.” Marked just behind the rear notched barrel sight is H. Pickel. Blade front sight. Flat-style lockplate with beveled edge. Flat hammer, pan with faceted sides, frizzen spring with finial. Brass patchbox, triggerguard, buttplate, toe plate, nosecap and ramrod ferules. Walnut stock with cheek piece. A total of 155 rifles were delivered. (See: Moller, Vol II, 2011: 351.) Barrel is mostly smooth with dark brown patina; there is some pitting around the touch hole spreading onto the barrel. Complete lock has even patina with some pitting under the pan. Stock has red-to-black patina. Some areas of repair on the fore end between the middle ramrod ferule and the front ferule, but does not detract. Brass has nice untouched patina. Overall an excellent example of this very rare contract arm. $10,000 - $15,000 16
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30 Model 1807 Springfield Flintlock Carbine .54 caliber, 33.75” round barrel. Left side of barrel marked at the breech with “P” eagle “V.” “US” is marked on top of the barrel. Lockplate is marked “US” eagle Springfield and dated 1808 in the rear of the plate. Flat-style plate, flat reinforced hammer with beveled edge, rounded pan. Brass sideplate, triggerguard, and buttplate. Walnut stock with “US” cartouche. Hammer, top jaw and screw are replacements. Barrel is a dark brown patina with pitting blending in. Lockplate is smooth with dark brown patina with some light pitting under the pan. Brass with untouched patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. Entire rifle has a very nice even look. Very fine US cartouche. A very respectable rifle. $5,000 - $7,000
31 Model 1807 Indian Musket by Bridgewater .69 caliber, 44.5” round barrel. Top of barrel marked with a “P,” under “RP,” the mark of Rufus Perkins. Dated 1814 near the breech. Lockplate is shaped and sized like the 1808 contract musket with rear tit and dated 1814 Bridgewater. In front of the hammer is marked eagle with “US.” Flat-style lockplate with reinforced flat-style hammer. Rounded pan, frizzen spring has a finial, frizzen is reinforced with extra metal to enhance sparking. Brass mounted with walnut stock. Touch hole has some pitting that spreads upward and onto the barrel. The barrel has a smooth dark brown patina, with good clear markings. Lockplate and hammer have dark brown patina with sharp and crisp markings. Stock still retains most of the dark patina; stock has some nicks and dings. Brass has nice tarnished patina. There is an old repair to the area on the left side behind the nosecap. The wood is cracked about 6” back from the nosecap on the left side. Overall this is an excellent musket. $5,000 - $7,000
32 Model 1807 Indian Musket by Bridgewater .69 caliber, 38” round barrel. Marked on the top of barrel United States. Marked in an oval “P” and “V” in another oval. Lockplate marked Bridgewater and dated 1815 forward of hammer is eagle with US in oval. Goose neck hammer, brass mounted with walnut stock. Touch hole has some pitting that spreads upward and onto the barrel. The barrel has a smooth dark brown patina, with good clear markings. Lockplate and hammer have dark brown patina with sharp and crisp markings. Stock has an old repair under the lock by the trigger, and around the nosecap. An old crack repaired forward of the lockplate on the right side of stock. A piece of wood was replaced on the left side opposite of the lock. Rear sidelock screw is a replacement. Stock has some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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33 Pomeroy Indian Trade Musket .69 caliber, 36.75” round barrel length. The only marking is on lockplate in front of hammer, Pomeroy. Has walnut stock with brass buttplate, triggerguard, sidelock, fore end cap and three ramrod pipes. Has buttonhead steel ramrod. Lockplate, trigger, hammer, frizzen and barrel all have a brown finish. There is a bayonet lug at the end of the muzzle. The walnut stock has scratches, nicks and dings; crescent moon-shaped crack runs from upper tang to rear of lockplate. The brass parts all have an untouched patina. The lockplate, hammer, frizzen, trigger and barrel all have a light pitting that is blending to a nice untouched brown patina. Markings are sharp and bore has some pitting, but can clean to better. Overall condition is very good. $3,000 - $5,000
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34 Model 1812 Whitney Contract Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel length, marking on lockplate in front of hammer N. Haven. Marking on top of the barrel at the muzzle on the bayonet lug “E.” Cartouche of “JN” on left side of breech. Walnut stock with browned barrel, barrel bands, sidelock, lockplate, buttplate, hammer, frizzen, triggerguard and trigger. Has button-head steel ramrod. Walnut stock is in very good shape and untouched. The barrel, barrel bands, buttplate, sidelock, lockplate, hammer, frizzen, trigger, triggerguard have minor pitting that blends straight into a brown patina giving the gun an even look. The markings are sharp. The bore is in good condition. Overall condition is very good. $2,000 - $2,500 18
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35 Springfield Model 1812 Second Model .69 caliber, 41.5” barrel length. Walnut stock with oval cheek cut out on left side of buttstock. Lockplate is marked with eagle motif over Springfield in front of hammer. 1815 is marked at the back of the lock plate. OSBORNE is stamped on the butt stock in front of buttplate. Iron barrel, barrel bands, lock plate, hammer, trigger and butt plate. Has iron ramrod. Walnut stock has scratches, nicks and dings. The buttplate has an untouched gray to dark brown patina. The barrel is gray with a peppered pitting mixing in with patina throughout. The markings are fading, but legible. Pitting in the bore. Overall condition is good. $3,000 - $5,000
36 Springfield Model 1812 Third Type .69 caliber, 42” barrel length. Markings on lockplate of “US” over eagle motif over Springfield. The rear of the lockplate is marked 1816. Upper tang is marked 1817 and at the end of the barrel on the bayonet lug is marked “Z.” Left side of barrel at breech is marked “P” over eagle head over “V.” Triggerguard and sidelock are marked with a “D.” The bottom of the stock at the end of the triggerguard is marked “LG” over a cartouche of “S” in an oval. Cartouche on left side of stock “EJ.” Walnut stock with a cheek rest cut out on left side of the stock. Barrel, lockplate and sidelock are all gray metal. The barrel bands, hammer, frizzen, buttplate and triggerguard have browned. Has button-head steel ramrod. The walnut stock is in good condition with scratches, nicks and dings. There is a small repair on the bottom of the left side of the stock above the triggerguard. The barrel, lockplate and sidelock all have very fine pitting that is blending to a brown patina. The barrel bands, hammer, frizzen, buttplate and triggerguard have a brown to plum patina. The markings are sharp and crisp. The bore is good and can clean. Overall condition is very good. $3,000 - $5,000
37 Whitney Model 1808 Ship’s Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel length, markings on lockplate in N. Haven. Markings at the end of the muzzle 11325 and “M.” The top of the buttplate is marked “26.” Cartouche marked on left side of stock above the sidelock in script “JN” above “MS” stamped in the stock. Walnut stock with browned barrel, barrel bands, trigger guard, trigger, hammer, frizzen, sidelock and lockplate. Has a brass marine butt and button-head ramrod. The musket is in very good condition. The stock is excellent with only minor nicks and dings. All the metal has been lightly cleaned leaving a speckled pitting that is starting to blend to a brown patina. The markings are all sharp and crisp. The bore has some pitting, but can clean to better. Overall condition is very good. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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38 Model 1814 Flintlock Rifle by H. Deringer .54 caliber, 33” octagonal-to-round barrel length with rifled bore, markings on the lockplate in front of hammer “US” over H. Deringer over Phila. Markings on top of the barrel behind the rear site of H. Deringer over Phila. Markings on left side of barrel “F” over “P” over “US.” The left side of the stock is marked with a “V” over a faint “GF.” Walnut stock with case colored lockplate. Brown finish on buttplate, patchbox, triggerguard, trigger, hammer, frizzen, barrel and barrel bands. Has brass-tipped ramrod. This is a very good example of a Model 1814 flintlock rifle by H. Deringer. The stock is very good with scratches, nicks and dings. The markings are sharp and crisp. The lockplate has light peppered pitting that blends to an even dark plum patina. The buttplate, patchbox, triggerguard, trigger, hammer, frizzen, barrel and barrel bands all have a dark brown patina. The bore is very good and overall condition is very good. $4,000 - $5,000
39 Model 1814 Harpers Ferry Rifle .54 caliber, 33” octagonal-to-round barrel. Lockplate marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1814. Eagle under pan in front of hammer. Left side of barrel is marked “US” in an oval, eagle and “P” in an oval. Walnut stock with cheek piece. Brass patchbox, buttplate, and ferule. Barrel is dark brown mixing with pitting. Rear barrel sight is missing. Lockplate and hammer have been cleaned leaving sharp edges and sharp markings. Stock has a dry look with dim, but readable, cartouches. $3,000 - $5,000
40 Model 1814 Harpers Ferry Rifle .54 caliber, 36” barrel length rifled bore. Markings on lockplate of eagle motif with US on a shield. The rear of lockplate is marked Harper’s over Ferry over 1816 in three lines. Left rear on top of the barrel near the breech is faintly marked “US” in oval and a “P” inside of oval. The left side of the stock is marked with a “U” over “S” and a very faint “V.” The stock is also marked near the trigger guard with a “CR.” Walnut stock with brass buttplate, patchbox, triggerguard, and sidelock. Browned barrel, barrel bands and a metal ramrod. The walnut stock is in excellent condition with minor nicks and dings. The ramrod is not original to the gun. The barrel and barrel bands have pitting that blends to an untouched brown patina. The lockplate, hammer and frizzen all have pitting that blends to a brown patina. The brass has a nice untouched patina. This Model 1814 Harper’s Ferry has a nice even look. The markings are sharp on the lock. The bore is in good condition. This is a very good specimen and will clean to an excellent appearance. $4,000 - $6,000 20
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41 Second Model Virginia Flintlock Rifle .45 caliber, 42” octagonal barrel marked near the breech “13.” Notched rear sight with blade front sight. Lockplate marked Virginia Manufactory Richmond and dated 1809. Flat-style lockplate with beveled edge, Flat hammer, round pan fixed to the lockplate. Brass mounted with four-piece patchbox. Walnut stock with cheek piece and molding incised carved running parallel with the barrel and ramrod channel. Barrel has been lightly cleaned leaving a light patina. Nice sharp edges. Lockplate and hammer with a blue-to-brown look and sharp markings. Brass still retains a gilt finish. Stock is excellent with the initials “AC” carved into the cheek piece. Stock has some nicks and dings with nice old untouched patina. James W. Blackburn Collection $6,000 - $8,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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42 Virginia Manufactory 2nd Model .69 caliber, 42” barrel length smooth bore. Markings on lock in front of hammer Virginia over Manufactory and behind hammer Richmond over 1816. “P” marked on top of barrel and “JW” marked on bottom of stock behind lower tang. Walnut stock with iron barrel, barrel bands, lock, hammer, butt plate, trigger and triggerguard. This is a very nice specimen of a Virginia Manufactory 2nd Model. It has a nice even been together look and feel. All metal parts have a gray-to-brown untouched patina. The stock is in good condition with scratches, nicks and dings. The bore is in good condition for this specimen. Overall condition is good. $4,000 - $6,000
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43 Virginia Manufactory Second Model Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 44” barrel length, goose neck lockplate is marked in the center in front of hammer Virginia over Manufactory. Rear of lockplate is marked Richmond over “1809.” The top of the barrel retains some of the county mark “OVISA.” The buttplate, triggerguard, sidelock, middle and top barrel band are all marked “3.” The first barrel band is marked “4.” Walnut stock with three barrel bands; the top band is double band. The buttplate, triggerguard, trigger, lockplate, side lock, barrel and barrel bands are browned. Has steel button-head ramrod. Walnut stock is in good shape; there is a crescent-shaped crack from the side lock to the upper tang. A couple of small cracks on each side of the butt stock. In between the second and third barrel bands, the stock shows use with the wood receding from the barrel. The barrel and the barrel bands have a brown patina that blends with light pitting at the beginning of the barrel by the breech. The lockplate, sidelock, hammer, frizzen, trigger, and triggerguard all have an untouched brown patina. The butt plate has a dark patina. The bore is good and can clean. Does have pitting. The markings are sharp and crisp. Overall condition is very good. $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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44 Model 1817 Rifle Converted to Percussion .54 caliber rifled percussion using a bolster. Barrel has two-leaf rear sight. Three barrel bands. Lockplate marked U.S. Deringer, Philadel. Walnut stock with oval iron patchbox. Barrel has been clean to bright with several areas of pitting around the percussion bolster spreading down the barrel to the first barrel band and on top of the band, then down to the middle band; it is then smooth to the first band. Lock and hammer have been cleaned to bright with sharp and crisp markings. Stock has excellent sharp lines with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
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45 Deringer Flintlock Military Rifle .56 caliber, 42.5� octagonal barrel. Top of barrel marked H. Deringer, Phila. Notched rear barrel sight with a blade front sight. Flat-style lockplate with bevel edges. Flat-style hammer, rounded pan. Silver escutcheon with engraved initials WSCM. Brass mounted with a four-piece patchbox. Walnut stock with checkered wrist. This rifle is in the black. Missing the toe plate. All metal parts are untouched with nice even patina. Barrel has some pitting around the touch hole and spreading onto the barrel. Barrel markings are clear. Stock is black and untouched. Some scuffs, nicks and dings. $4,000 - $6,000 Details 24
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46 Deringer Flintlock Rifle .52 caliber, 39” full octagonal barrel, top of barrel marked Deringer Philadel. Barrel held to stock with three barrel wedges. Lockplate is marked Deringer Philadel. Brass mounted with four-piece patchbox. Finger grooved triggerguard. Hammer and hammer screw are definitely replacements. Barrel is deep dark brown with pitting. Rear barrel sight is missing and brass sight blank has been in there forever. Brass with dark untouched patina. Walnut stock with dark patina and some nicks and dings. This is a very rare military arm and seldom seen with full octagonal barrel. $3,000 - $5,000
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47 Full-Stock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle .40 caliber, 42.5” octagonal barrel with no markings. Engraved lock, flat-style with beveled edges. Plain four-piece brass patchbox. Brass triggerguard, sideplate, toeplate, nosecap and ferules. Maple stock with Roman nose-style butt. Barrel has dark patina with some pitting around the touch hole and spreading onto the barrel; the rest of the barrel is smooth and dark. Lock has a dark patina with some pitting under the pan. Brass with untouched patina. Stock has dark untouched patina with two slivers of wood replaced on both sides of the barrel; the one on the right is 13” x .375” on the left is 21” x .375”. $6,000 - $9,000
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48 Full-Stock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle by S. Miller .44 caliber, 40� octagonal barrel. Top of barrel signed S. Miller. Engraved lockplate marked Joseph Golcher. Four-piece engraved brass patchbox. Brass buttplate, sideplate, triggerguard, nosecap and ramrod ferules. Curly maple stock with incised carving. S. Miller worked in Hamburg, PA, 1815-1840. Barrel is smooth with dark brown patina and sharp markings. Lockplate and hammer with dark untouched patina. Stock with untouched patina, some very minute slivers of wood missing on the left side of barrel. Brass has untouched patina. Overall an excellent rifle. $6,000 - $8,000 26
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49 Full-Stock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle .45 caliber, 42” octagonal barrel. Four-piece engraved patchbox, pierced toe plate, fancy engraved brass molding on the top of the comb of stock. Silver star inlaid in cheek piece. Brass buttplate and triggerguard. Engraved forestock plate. Eight silver moons inlaid in the forestock. Engraved molding on cheek piece. Fine incised carved lines on the forestock. Twelve silver inlays. Left side of stock has incised carving. Curly maple stock. Top of barrel is signed, but not readable. Barrel is smooth and brown with nice sharp lines. Lockplate and hammer have been cleaned and re-patinated. Stock has nice untouched patina and is excellent. Brass with untouched patina. Overall an excellent rifle. $6,000 - $8,000
50 Full-Stock Kentucky Rifle 40 caliber, 44” heavy octagonal barrel; 1.25” across the flats. Missing lockplate. Double-set triggers, brass buttplate, brass triggerguard, engraved toeplate, brass nose cap and ferules. Brass sideplate is new manufacture. Engraved four-piece Daisy-style patchbox. Curly maple stock with incised carving. This rifle is worthy of a good restorer. Needs lock and some other unfinished work. Barrel is in good condition. Stock is excellent with untouched patchbox. $1,000 - $1,500
51 Model 1817 Flintlock Rifle by Deringer .54 caliber, 36” round barrel rifled bore. Markings on lockplate in front of hammer in three lines “US” over Deringer over Phila. Marking on rear of lockplate 1841. Markings on top of barrel near upper tang of “US” over “JN” and on upper tang of 1841. “US” marked on top of buttplate and cartouche on left side of stock “WAT.” “L6” marked in marked in the rear site groove. Walnut stock with iron mountings and case colored lockplate. Has oval patch box on the right side of the buttstock. Steel trumpet-head ramrod. This rifle is in very good condition. The walnut stock is good with scratches, nicks and dings. The lockplate, hammer, and frizzen have salt and pepper pitting that is beginning to blend to a patina. The patchbox is lightly pitted and has minor nicks and dings. The buttplate is lightly pitted with remnants of the brown. The barrel and barrel bands are lightly pitted and have remnants of the original brown finish. The bore is pitted. Overall condition is very good. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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52 First Model Virginia Rifle .45 caliber, 43” octagonal-to-round barrel. On the top of barrel at breech is marked “15.” Lockplate marked Richmond and dated 1806. Gooseneck-style hammer; iron triggerguard. Four-piece iron patchbox is shaped like a coiled rattlesnake and engraved Don’t Tread On Me. Iron nosecap and sideplate. Walnut stock with cheek piece. Barrel has a dark brown patina with some light pitting mixing in. Lockplate and hammer have a dark brown mixing with pitting. Stock has an old small piece of wood missing just forward of the frizzen. Stock has some wear and shows nice old untouched hand-rubbed patina. Ex Giles Cromwell $20,000 - $25,000 28
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53 Virginia State Contract Rifle 1809-1815, Marked Va Regt .36 caliber, 43.5” octagonal barrel, 5.25” flat lock with beveled edge. Gooseneck cock with flat surface. Engraved line borders the outside edges of the lock. Marked on the top flat of barrel Va 9 Regt, T over 9 Botetourt. Four-piece brass patchbox; brass buttplate, triggerguard, nosecap and ramrod ferules. Walnut stock. Barrel has a deep dark brown patina with some pitting around the touch hole and spreading to the top of barrel. Lock has even dark brown patina with some pitting mixing in. Brass has dark patina. Stock has an untouched red-to-black patina. The forward section of the stock has been expertly replaced and recolored to match the rest of the stock. This was excellent restoration. Overall an excellent example of a very rare Virginia made rifle. $8,000 - $12,000
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54 Militia Flintlock Carbine by Wilkes .69 caliber, 24.75” round barrel. Lockplate marked Wilkes; engraved with sporting-style hammer, roller on the frizzen spring. Brass mounted with walnut stock. Barrel has been lightly cleaned to bright with traces of staining and pitting. Smooth overall. Lock and hammer are very sharp and crisp, bright with some staining and pitting. Stock is excellent with sharp and crisp lines. Nice opengrained wood with dark red patina. $3,500 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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55 Pattern 1825 Public Property Rifleman’s Powder Flask 8.5” in length, copper and brass embossed with a bugle on both sides and PUBLIC PROPERTY on the obverse. $400 - $600
56 1832 Rifleman’s Powder Flask by Dingee 8.5” in length, brass embossed with eagle, bugle and US motifs. Maker marked and dated “R. DINGEE / 1832.” $400 - $600
60 Hall’s Rifle Bullet Mold 6.5” in length. Steel .52 caliber round ball scissor mold with cutter, marked HALL’S RIFLE. Good condition. $400 - $600
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57 Peace Flask by Ames, Dated 1838 9.5” in length, copper and brass embossed with patriotic motifs. Maker marked and dated. $300 - $500
61 Early White Buff Leather Cartridge Box Sling 62” long, pierced for a plate. Full length, normal age and service wear. $500 - $700
58 1845 Pattern US Navy Rifleman’s Powder Flask 9.75” in length. Copper and brass embossed with fouled anchor and “U.S.N.” Maker marked and dated “ADAMS 1846.” $800 - $1,000
59 Peace Flask by Batty, Dated 1848 9.5” in length. Copper and brass embossed with patriotic motifs. Maker marked and dated with inspector stamp “JAG.” $300 - $500
62 Early White Buff Leather Musket Sling and More Complete with brass hook. Lot also includes two contemporary replica white leather slings and a British 20th century buff bayonet frog. Good condition. $400 - $600
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63 Horstman & Sons Brass Handle Saber Bayonet 21.25” spear point blade, marked on the ricasso Horstman & Sons Philadelphia; on the reverse numbered 47 with a King figure. Cast brass handle with socket part of the handle. Socket diameter is .906. Leather scabbard. Brass handle has an untouched patina. Blade is mint with very sharp and crisp markings. Leather scabbard is in good condition with some scuffing to the leather. $1,000 - $1,500
64 Model 1816 Socket Bayonet 16” blade, well-marked. $100 - $300
65 Model 1833 Dragoon Officer’s Saber by Ames 34” quill-back blade, obverse ricasso engraved “N. Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1837” and inspector’s stamped “D.W.” Reverse engraved “United States” over a straight wreath. Hilt has a brass three-branch guard, leather and wire-wrapped grip. Complete with iron scabbard. Blade in mostly bright finish, hilt has age patina. Scabbard age toned with two notable dents. $800 - $1,000
66 Hall’s Rifle Socket Bayonet and Scabbard 16” unmarked blade. Pattern 1839 scabbard with brass fittings $300 - $500
67 Model 1835 Socket Bayonet with 1839 Pattern Scabbard 15.5” blade, 2.6” socket. Scabbard with brass fittings. $200 - $400 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
68 Model 1842 Socket Bayonet 18” blade. $100 - $300 OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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69 Reproduction Model 1849 Rifleman’s Knife Complete with scabbard and frog. Excellent. $200 - $300
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70 Springfield Model 1855 Pistol-Carbine .58 caliber, 12” barrel with swivel ramrod. V P and eagle markings on the left flat of barrel at breech. Top of tang marked 1855. Three-leaf rear sight on the tang. Lockplate marked U.S. Springfield on the forward section of lock and dated 1855 at the rear. Dates match. Walnut stock and butt stock. Stock has nice figure to the wood with JS cartouche on the left flat. Both stock and pistol have matching number “8.” All metal has been lightly cleaned. Markings are very sharp and crisp. Some very minute pitting on the Maynard tape primer cover and around the bottom of the percussion bolster. Stock is sharp and crisp with an excellent readable cartouche. Brass has been cleaned to bright. $6,000 - $8,000
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71 Model 1816 Musket with Butterfield Priming System .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. Lock is marked on the front Butterfields Patent Dec 11, 1855 Philada. Marked in the rear of lockplate Phila 1836. A copper band over the top barrel about .5” from the breech. Walnut stock with three barrel bands and a extra iron strap on the bottom just behind the rear barrel band. What is interesting about this conversion is that it is a one of kind; the barrel was made so it would tip up. There is a specimen illustrated in Winant (1959: page 190). All metal surfaces have an even brown patina and covered evenly with pitting. The lock markings in front are not readable; markings in the rear are readable. Stock, however, has is very sharp and crisp with nice sharp line and blackened open-grained look with a very crisp cartouche “NWP.” Nathan W. Patch who was a Ordinance inspector from 1831-1849. This is a very rare conversion of the breechloading system. $5,000 - $7,000
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OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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72 Model 1816 Contract Flintlock Musket by L. Pomeroy .69 caliber, 42” barrel length smooth bore, markings on lock plate of eagle motif over “L. Pomeroy.” Behind hammer on the rear of the lock plate is marked “1832” over “US.” 1832 marked on the upper tang. Proof marks on the barrel largely defective however the eagle head is recognizable. Walnut stock with brown metal parts. Comes with metal button-head ramrod. Metal parts have pitting that blends to an even brown. The barrel has pitting that blends to a brown patina. The stock is in very good condition with expected nicks and dings with a crack near upper tang and at the top of the stock near the buttplate. The markings on the lockplate are sharp and crisp. The markings on top of the barrel are defective. This musket could clean to be very good to excellent. Bore is pitted, but could clean to better. Overall condition is good. $1,500 - $2,000
73 Model 1816 Musket with H&P Alteration .69 caliber, 42” barrel to of breech marked H&P; tang is dated 1861. Three-leaf rear sight. Lockplate marked U.S. M. T. Wickham and Phila 1827. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Barrel is smooth and bright with sharp and crisp markings. Lock and hammer are smooth and bright with sharp markings. Rear sight with all of the original blue finish just lightly faded. Stock has nice sharp lines with open-grained look. Stock has some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,000
74 Model 1812 Musket with Butterfield Primer Alteration .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. Flat-style lockplate with Butterfield priming device, marked in the front Butterfield’s Patent; dated 1816 in the rear of lockplate, Dated 1816 on the top of buttplate. Three barrel bands. Model 1812 stock with cheek piece. Barrel has an old coat of dried grease with a bright appearance and light scattered pitting and brown staining throughout the barrel. Top of barrel bands have an even match with the barrel. Lockplate has the dried grease with sharp edges and scattered light pitting. Dim but readable markings. Stock has had two repairs, pieces of wood added around the lock area. Stock has some nicks and dings. $3,000 - $5,000
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75 Model 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel length smooth bore. Markings on lockplate in front of hammer of eagle motif above “US.” Back of lockplate is marked Spring over Field over 1830. Top of barrel at breech marked in three lines of “P” in a circle over eagle head over “V.” Barrel also marked at upper tang with “N” over “C;” to the right of that is marked “39.” Upper tang is marked 1830. Buttplate is marked on top 1830. Sidelock is marked “S.” The top of the lower tang is marked “C” and bottom of the lower tang is marked “J.” Cartouche markings on left side of stock in script in an oval of “JH” over “2” and “EF.” Behind the lower tang is cartouche with “JS;” above stamped in the stock “HM.” Has walnut stock with browned barrel, barrel bands, sidelock and buttplate. The lockplate, hammer and frizzen are bright gray. Comes with trumpet-head steel ramrod. The walnut stock is in very good condition with a few scratches, nicks and dings. The barrel, barrel bands and sidelock retain almost of all the original brown finish. The lockplate, hammer and frizzen are all bright gray metal color. Markings and cartouches are all very sharp and crisp. Bore is in good condition and can clean to better. Overall condition is very good. $2,500 - $3,500
76 Model 1816 Whitney Musket Converted to Percussion .69 caliber, 42” round barrel, rear of barrel marked US JC P in oval on the left side at breech. To the left of the markings is a “4.” Tang is dated 1827. Lockplate marked in the front of hammer U.S. P&E.W. Blake; in the rear in an oval New Haven and dated 1827. Bolster-style conversion with flat-style hammer. Walnut stock with barrel bands. Barrel is smooth with brown patina. Pitting around the percussion bolster and spreading up onto the barrel. Lockplate is nice and crisp with a mottled grey appearance. Triggerguard, buttplate and barrel bands have been lightly cleaned. Stock is excellent with few nicks and dings, a mint cartouche of “JC” in an oval. Nice open-grained wood. $1,500 - $2,000
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77 Ellis-Jennings Repeating Flintlock Rifle .54 caliber, 36” barrel length rifled bore. Markings on top of the barrel near upper tang of “US” over “JM” over “P.” Inside the sliding lock is marked with “NT.” Cartouche of “JM” in script inside oval on left side of stock. Has walnut stock with gray buttplate, patchbox, triggerguard, trigger, sliding lock, hammer, frizzen, barrel bands, and barrel. This is a modification of a late 1814 rifle using the 3 shot lock attachment to create the three-shot muzzle loading rifle. The complete Jennings locks are in place and fully operational. Ellis-Jennings repeating flintlock rifles are a great rarity among military arms and collectors. Originally 520 were on a federal contract, making this rifle a rare specimen. The walnut stock is in very good shape with scratches, nicks and dings. The markings are very sharp and crisp. The cartouche is very sharp and legible. The barrel, barrel bands, triggerguard, trigger, hammer, frizzen and sliding lock are lightly pitted and blending to a brown patina. This rifle has been lightly cleaned and carefully done as to not take away the nice even look it has. The cap over the powder hopper has been replaced. The bore is in very good condition. Overall condition is very good. This is a great rarity in the military field. $12,000 - $15,000 36
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78 Model 1816 Springfield with Rare Morse Conversion .69 caliber Morse, 42� barrel, S/N 15 on the flat of the pan. With long range rear barrel sight. Rifled with three large lands and grooves. All metal parts with sub-inspector initials. US marked on top of the buttplate. Lockplate marked US with eagle and in the rear of plate Springfield and dated 1838. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. All metal services are very sharp and crisp. The metal had a coat of cosmoline and has just turned to a dark brown patina. Stock has nice dark untouched open-grained look. With sharp and crisp lines. Sharp cartouche behind the triggerguard. Also on the flat opposite of the lock is two cartouches. Bore is very good. A very rare breechloading musket. Total of 50 produced and 20 are known to be in collections. $12,000 - $15,000
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79 Model 1816 N. Starr Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel length smooth bore. Markings on lockplate in front of hammer “US” over 5-pointed star over N. STARR. Behind hammer is marked MIDD over CONN over 1833 over engraving of a 8-pointed star. Marking of “TM” on top near upper tang. Marking of “TM” in front of lower tang. Cartouche in script of “JM” inside of oval. Iron parts are browned and lockplate is case colored. Walnut stock with button head ramrod. End of the muzzle has bayonet lug. All iron parts have an untouched browning patina with some pitting. The lockplate has traces of case color with faint pitting that blends to a brown patina. Walnut stock is in good condition with scratches, nicks and dings. There is a small chip on the buttstock at the top of the stock near the buttplate. The buttplate has pitting that blends to a brown patina. All markings and cartouche are sharp and crisp. The button-head ramrod is not original to gun. The frizzen screw has been replaced and is not original. The bore has some pitting. This is an early model 1816 by N. Starr as indicated by the 8-pointed star motif on the back of the lockplate. Overall condition is good and can clean to better. $2,500 - $3,500
80 Model 1816 Harpers Ferry Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel length. Markings on lockplate in front of hammer of eagle motif over US. At the end of the lockplate is marked Harpers over Ferry over 1842. Upper tang is marked 1843. Top of barrel at breech is marked “S” over “V” over “15” over “V” over “P” with remnants of the eagle still slightly visible. Top of the buttplate is marked “US.” The musket has been restored back to flint. Walnut stock with gray barrel, barrel bands, lockplate, hammer, frizzen, triggerguard and buttplate. The musket has been restored back to flint. The stock is in good condition and has a possible arsenal repair to bottom part of the forearm end of stock. The stock does have scratches, nicks and dings. Small hairline crack in middle of the buttstock. The gun metal is bright and has been lightly cleaned leaving traces of the pitting. Markings are sharp and crisp. The bore is good and has 3 land and grooved rifling. Overall condition is good. $1,500 - $2,000
81 Model 1817 Harpers Ferry Flintlock Artillery Musket .69 caliber, 36” barrel length smooth bore. Markings on lockplate in front of hammer of eagle motif over “US.” Markings on the rear of the lockplate in three lines of Harpers over Ferry over 1820. Heel of buttplate is marked “US.” On top of barrel is marked “O” over inserted “P” over “66”. Tang is marked “1820.” Left side of barrel near side lock is marked “V” over “P” over eagle head. Cartouche marking on left side of stock in script inside of box. Walnut stock with case colored lock plate. The buttplate, triggerguard, trigger, hammer, frizzen, barrel and barrel bands were browned. Comes with a steel button-head ramrod. This musket is in very good condition. The stock has minor scratches, nicks and dings. Small crack in front of lockplate. Markings are sharp and crisp on the lockplate. The cartouche is noticeable, but inspector initials are hard to make out. The lockplate has some pepper pitting with gray metal and remnants of case color. The buttplate, trigger, triggerguard, hammer, frizzen, barrel, and barrel bands all have minor peppered pitting to gray metal with a little brown to plum patina. Bore has some pitting, but can clean to better. Overall condition is very good. $2,000 - $3,000 38
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82 Model 1817 Flintlock Rifle by R&JD Johnson .54 caliber, 36” round barrel rifled. Marked at breech US P; in sunburst “JN.” Dated “1824” on the tang. Lockplate marked U.S R & J. D. Johnson. Original flint. Tang screw and the sidelock screw and the triggerguard screws are all numbered on the heads. Notched rear sight. Iron-mounted walnut stock with iron patchbox and the original tools still wrapped in the original paper. Barrel retains most of the original brown finish with some very minute scratches in the brown finish. Rear notched sight retains all of the original blue finish. Lock and hammer are mint retaining all of the original case colors. Bands and band springs retain the original polish bright finish. Brass-tipped ramrod with the original bright finish. Buttplate and patchbox cover retain all of the original brown finish. Stock is mint with dried opengrained look with mint cartouche. This is one of the best 1817 rifles we have seen. $10,000 - $15,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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83 Model 1819 Hall Flintlock Rifle .52 caliber, 35” barrel length rifled bore. Markings on breech in four lines J.H. Hall over H. Ferry over “US” over “1826.” Walnut stock with case colored breech. The hammer, trigger, triggerguard, frizzen, barrel and barrel bands are all steel. Comes with steel button-head ramrod. Walnut stock is in very good condition with minor scratches, nicks and dings and has been lightly cleaned. Steel parts have been cleaned to a brighter gray. Breech has traces of case color that blends well with the minor pitting. The barrel bands have pitting that blends to an overall plum patina. The barrel has some minor pitting. The markings are sharp and crisp. The bore is in good shape. Overall condition is good and can clean to better. $4,000 - $6,000
84 Model 1819 Hall Flintlock Rifle Dated 1824 .52 caliber, 35” barrel length. Markings on top of breech in four lines J.H. Hall over H. Ferry over 1824 over US. Walnut stock with brown lacquer finish on the metal parts such as the barrel, three barrel bands and buttplate. The breech is case colored. The arm does not have the metal ramrod. The walnut stock is in very good condition marked only with a few nicks and dings. The breech retains some traces of case color. The barrel, barrel bands and buttplate have minor pitting that blends to an untouched plum patina. The bore is in good condition and overall condition is good, but can clean to better. $5,000 - $7,000
85 Prototype Model 1830 Cadet Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel length with smooth bore and trumpet-head ramrod. Markings on lock plate with eagle motif over “US” and at the back of the lock plate in three lines Spring over Field over 1831. Markings on barrel in three lines “P” over eagle head over “V.” “US” marked on top of buttplate. “JR” marked in front of lower tang and cartouche of “JS” in script in oval. Has walnut stock and iron metal parts. Walnut stock has scratches, nicks and dings. The barrel has minor pitting to a brown and plum patina throughout. The barrel bands have a gray-to-brown patina. The butt plate has minor pitting blending to a brown patina. The hammer and lock have minor pitting that blends to a brown patina. The markings and cartouche are sharp and crisp. This arm has a nice untouched look. The bore has pitting. The overall condition is very good and can clean to excellent. $4,000 - $6,000 40
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86 Model 1830 Springfield Cadet .56 caliber, 36” barrel length. Markings on lockplate in front of hammer of eagle motif over “US” and at the rear end of lock plate in three lines Spring over Field over 1830. On barrel at breech is marked with an image of an eagle head over “V” over “148.” Stock is marked with an “R” behind trigger guard. Walnut stock with brown finished buttplate, trigger guard, trigger, hammer, frizzen, barrel bands and barrel. Lock is case colored. This musket is in very good condition. The walnut stock is in good condition with scratches, nicks and dings. There is a small repair on the stock on the right side repairing a crack along the lockplate. The lockplate has traces of case color and the markings are very sharp and crisp. The buttplate, triggerguard, trigger, hammer, frizzen, barrel bands and barrel have light pitting that blends to a nice even brown patina. The bore does have some pitting but can clean to better. Ramrod is missing. Overall condition is very good. $5,000 - $7,000
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87 Model 1840 Springfield Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel length smooth bore. Markings on lock of eagle motif over “U.S.” and behind hammer in three lines Spring over field over 1841. Marking on top of barrel in three lines “V” over “P” over eagle head. Marking on upper tang 1841 and lower tang “S.” Two cartouches in script “TW” inside oval on left side of stock. Marking on bottom of stock behind lower tang in two lines “JT” over “1.” Original flint. Walnut stock with three iron barrel bands, barrel, lockplate, hammer, trigger, triggerguard and buttplate. Iron trumpet head ramrod and two sling swivels. The walnut stock is in fine condition with scratches, nicks and dings. All iron parts have a nice brown patina turning to a plum in some areas. The barrel has brown-to-plum patina in the middle to the end of the barrel. The buttplate has brown-to-plum patina. The markings and cartouches are sharp and crisp. The bore is in good condition. This is a very fine all original flintlock musket. Overall condition is excellent. $5,000 - $7,000 OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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88 Model 1842 Musket by Harpers Ferry .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. “V P” and eagle marked near the breech on the left side. Lockplate is marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1847. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Barrel has some pitting around the percussion drum spreading on to the barrel. Entire barrel has a grey appearance with pitting. Bands have been cleaned with traces of pitting. Stock has a dry look with some nicks and dings. $700 - $1,000
89 Model 1842 Musket with Merrill Alteration .69 caliber, 42” round barrel with V P and eagle. Long-range rear barrel sight. Top of breechloading lever marked James R. Merrill, Blati Patented 1858. Lockplate marked Harpers Ferry; front of plate marked with an eagle “U.S.” Three barrel bands with walnut stock. Barrel is gunmetal grey with some light pitting. Lock and hammer are a gunmetal grey with sharp edges and some scattered pitting. Bands, buttplate and triggerguard have nice even patina. Stock has nice dark open-grained stock with mint cartouche. $3,500 - $5,000
90 .Model 1842 Harpers Ferry Musket .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. “V P” and eagle marked near the breech on the left side. Top of breech marked 1851. Lockplate is marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1847. Three barrel bands with walnut stock. Barrel has some pitting around the percussion bolster spreading onto the barrel. The rest of the barrel is grey with some pitting blending in. Lockplate and hammer are grey with brown staining. Markings are sharp and crisp. Stock with some nicks and dings. A dim but readable cartouche. $1,000 - $1,500
91 Model 1842 Springfield Musket Dated 1844 .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. Left side of barrel at breech marked “V P” with eagle. Hammer flat has sub-inspector’s initial. Lockplate marked in the rear Springfield and dated 1844. Front of lockplate under the bolster is an eagle and “U.S.” Walnut stock. The original burnished finish has been lightly enhanced with a light cleaning. You can still see the original lines left from the arsenal polishing. All markings and sub-inspector marks are sharp and crisp. Beautiful dark open-grained wood with faint cartouche on the left flat opposite of lock. Very few nicks and dings. This musket is almost mint. Very hard to find in the early dates. $3,500 - $5,000 42
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92 Model 1851 Springfield Cadet .54 caliber, 40” round barrel with long-range rear barrel sight. Dated 1852 on the tang, “V P” and eagle stamped on the left side of barrel at the breech. Number 155 is stamped on the top of rear barrel band. “B” and “15” on the top of buttplate. Lockplate marked with eagle and dated 1852. Walnut stock. Barrel is bright and smooth with sharp and crisp markings. Lock and hammer are smooth and bright with very sharp markings. Triggerguard is smooth and bright. Bands are excellent. All metal has dried cosmoline look on the metal parts. Wood is excellent with nice dark red open-grained look. Overall this is an excellent example of a cadet musket that was issued to cadets at West Point. $2,500 - $3,500 Details
94 US Civil War Model 1855 Blackened Buff Waist Belt and Plate Complete with sheet brass retaining clip. Good condition. $400 - $600
93 Civil War M1861 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with Shoulder Sling Box has brass US plate on the flap, interior with tins. Complete with sling pierced for a plate. Normal age and service wear. Sling has moderate flaking on the finish. $500 - $700
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95 Civil War Federal Cartridge Box Sling Eagle Plate Brass, lead-filled with wire loops. Good condition. $100 - $200
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96 Civil War M1863 US Infantry Cartridge Box by CT Woodbury US in an oval embossed on flap. Maker marked. Complete with tins. Good. $300 - $500
99 Civil War Federal M1858 Canteen Named to an Ohio Soldier Smooth-sided canteen has gray wool cover and cotton sling. Obverse has attached paper label inscribed John Shahan / Ashtabula Ohio. Good condition. $300 - $500 44
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97 Civil War US Cap Box Black leather with belt loops. Inspector and maker marked. Lacks interior fleece lining. $150 - $250
100 Pull-Through Cleaning Brush for Breechloading Percussion and Cartridge Carbines, with WWI Rifle Sling 38” long brush and thong. Leather sling with brass hardware. Good condition. $200 - $300
98 Civil War and Indian Wars Leather Rifle Slings, Lot of 3 Three slings complete with brass hooks, two lengthened for use with trapdoor rifles. Good condition. $300 - $500
101 Civil War Federal Carbine Sling Complete with brass hardware and steel spring hook made by North. Good condition. $600 - $800
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102 Hand-Painted US Regimental Infantry Drum 15” height x 16.5” diameter. Face of drum features a patriotic eagle clutching arrows and olive branch with patriotic shield and stylized sunburst in the background. On the opposite side of painted eagle is a pattern formed by several brass domed tacks. Manufacturer’s label inside reads, Manufactured by A. Rogers, Flushing, L.I. Drum appears to have original cords and all 10 leather tension mounts in excellent condition. Complete with two figured drumsticks. Painted eagle retains ca 98%+ original paint. Original drum heads. $5,000 - $7,500
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103 Springfield Arsenal Daily Journal Oct. 1861-Mar. 1862 4to leather rebound with gilt spine marked Letters on upper spine and ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT on lower spine. This folio contains hand-written journal entry records of orders, shipments, etc. from Springfield Arsenal during the Civil War from Oct 1861 to Mar 1862. The original suede covers are included. This is a unique piece of history from Springfield Arsenal. Very good condition. $1,200 - $1,600
104 Model 1840 Wrist Breaker Sword 35.5” blade in near factory finish, cross grain polish near ricasso, no maker’s mark. Hilt has brass three-branch guard, leather and wire-wrapped grip. Complete with iron scabbard. Good. A wellpreserved specimen, with a couple of small worn spots on leather wrap. $600 - $800
105 Model 1840 NCO Sword by Ames 32.5” blade. Ricasso marked and dated U.S. / AHC / 1863 on the obverse; AMES MFG. Co. / CHICOPEE / MASS. on the reverse. Hilt has brass double clamshell and “D” guard with faux wire grip. Complete with browned iron brass mounted scabbard. Light age and service wear. $400 - $600
106 Model 1841 Ames Naval Cutlass 21” blade. Markings at ricasso running parallel with the blade. On one side “US” and dated “1842” on the reverse N.P. Ames Cabotville Mass. Cast brass handle with fish scales; eagle on the pommel on both sides. Brass knuckle bow. Early 1832 foot officer’s scabbard, leather with brass throat and tip. Blade is gunmetal grey with some light staining and pitting mixing in. Markings are excellent. Leather scabbard is complete and in good condition, showing some wear, brass tip and throat with nice untouched patina. This is the first one we have catalogued with the markings in this location. It also has an early date 1842; it is a very fine example of this early rare date. $1,500 - $2,000
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107 Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames 26” plain blade. Brass cup hilt guard by Ames. Dated and inspected 1862 J.R.G. With correct scabbard. Very good. Missing wire. $600 - $800
108 Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword by Roby 32” blade etched with floral and patriotic motifs, marked on the reverse ricasso C. Roby & Co. / W. Chelmsford / Mass. Hilt has brass guard pierced with floral decorative elements; shagreen and brass wire-wrapped grip. Complete with brass mounted leather scabbard, also with Roby marking. Brass has been polished. Scabbard has shrunk about a quarter of an inch. Drag present, but loose. $600 - $800
109 Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword 31.75” blade etched with floral and patriotic motifs. Hilt has brass guard pierced with “US” and floral decorative elements. Shagreen and brass wire-wrapped grip. Complete with brass-mounted iron scabbard. Etching is a little faint, but completely legible. Light oxidation on the scabbard. $600 - $800
110 Dahlgren Model 1861 Short Bayonet and Scabbard by Ames Designed by Admiral John A Dahlgren. These bayonets were used with the Plymouth Navy Rifle. Left side of blade marked Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass. Right side marked USN with date of 1864. Inspector’s mark with initials DR complete with anchor. On top butt of handle complete with DR markings. Complete with original black leather sheath with brass throat and drag. Very good. $1,000 - $1,500
111 Socket Bayonet for the H & P Conversion M1816 Musket 18” blade; 2.6” socket with locking ring. $300 - $500
112 Civil War 1816 Socket Bayonet for the Remington or H & P Musket Conversions 18” blade, “T” socket slot. $300 - $400
113 Civil War Model 1816 Conversion Socket Bayonet 18” blade; socket with “T” slot. $100 - $300
114 Civil War M1816 Conversion Musket Socket Bayonet with Locking Ring 18” unmarked blade. $100 - $300
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115 Model 1841 Rifle Type I Snell Brass Handle Saber Bayonet 21.5” blade. Marked US on the ricasso. Brass handle missing the rear ring. Leather scabbard with brass tip and brass throat. $300 - $500
116 Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle Type I Snell Brass Handle Saber Bayonet 22.5” blade. Brass handle with solid pommel and extra ring mount. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. $800 - $1,200
117 Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle Type 2 Brass Handle Saber Bayonet 22.5 blade length, cast brass handle. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip and leather double-loop frog with copper rivets. Blade is crisp with some light staining. Handle with nice patina. Leather scabbard and frog are in very good condition. $600 - $900
118 M1853 English Enfield Socket Bayonet and Scabbard 17.25” blade. English pattern leather scabbard has brass fittings. $100 - $300
119 Model 1851 Cadet Socket Bayonet 14.75” blade; socket with rack number “27.” $300 - $500
120 Civil War Spencer Rifle Socket Bayonet 18” unmarked blade. $300 - $500
121 Civil War Model 1855 Socket Bayonet with Scabbard 18” blade. Scabbard with riveted belt loop and brass tip. Good condition. $200 - $300
122 Civil War Model 1855 Socket Bayonet with Scabbard 18” blade. Scabbard with riveted belt loop and brass tip. Good condition. $200 - $300
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123 Civil War Sharps Rifle Socket Bayonet Model 1855 Configuration 18” unmarked blade, 3” socket. $200 - $400
124 Civil War 1855 Socket Bayonet 18” blade. $100 - $200
125 Civil War M1855 Socket Bayonet Marked US / S 18” blade. $100 - $200
126 Civil War Greene Rifle Socket Bayonet Marked J.D.G. 18” blade; 3” socket with the locking ring at the rear. $400 - $600
127 Civil War M1855 Socket Bayonet Marked C&CO with Scabbard 18” blade, maker’s mark on the socket. Scabbard with sewn and two-rivet belt loop. $200 - $400
128 Brass Handle Saber Bayonet for Whitneyville Navy Rifle 22.5” blade. Brass handle with serial number 3631. Handle with nice patina. Blade has dark patina. $200 - $300
129 Merrill Navy Brass Handle Saber Bayonet 19.5” blade length. Brass handle with serial number 7117. Leather scabbard with brass tip and throat. Handle with nice patina. Blade is gunmetal grey with some light staining. Leather scabbard has scuffing. $400 - $600
130 Brass Handle Saber Bayonet for Whitneyville Navy Rifle 22.5” blade length. Brass handle, serial number 4542. Leather scabbard with brass tip and throat. Blade is bright and mint with no staining or pitting, markings are sharp and crisp. Brass handle is excellent. Leather scabbard is excellent. $500 - $800
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131 Model 1855 Saber Bayonet 21.5 blade, with brass handle and leather scabbard. $300 - $500
133 Model 1855 Brass Handle Saber Bayonet 21.75” blade length. Cast brass handle. Blade with dark patina mixing with some light pitting. Clear US markings. Brass has nice dark patina. $300 - $400
134 Model 1861 Whitneyville Navy Rifle Brass Handle Saber Bayonet 22.5” blade length. Cast brass handle. S/N 9331. Blade with dark brown patina. Handle has dark patina. Overall fair condition. $200 - $300
135 Brass Handle Saber Bayonet for Remington Model 1863 Zouave 20” blade, with brass handle. Leather scabbard. Handle has dark untouched patina. Blade has with some very light staining, but still sharp and crisp. Scabbard is in poor condition, missing the tip, and in two pieces. $200 - $300 50
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132 Model 1855 Brass Handle Saber Bayonet with Rifleman’s Belt 21.5” blade with cast brass handle. Marked on the ricasso U.S. Leather scabbard with brass throat and brass tip. Leather rifleman’s belt, frog and two brass buckles. Blade is excellent to mint. Scabbard is in excellent condition. The belt and buckle are in excellent condition. A very rare item and in top condition. $1,000 - $1,500
Daum Collection 136 Sharps Navy Rifle Brass Handle Saber Bayonet 20.25” blade length. Date on side of the blade 1861 and then on reverse Collins & Co Hartford Conn. Cast brass handle. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. This fits the very rare 1859 Sharps Navy rifle with 36” barrel. Blade is very good with sharp and crisp markings. Some very light and minute staining. Brass handle has nice untouched patina. Leather scabbard is excellent with some scuffing. Brass has nice untouched patina. $600 - $1,000
137 Rare Brass Handle Saber Bayonet for Henry Militia Rifle 20” blade with no markings on the blade. Brass handle has markings on the flat forward of the bayonet lug. It is marked with an “H” and “49.” Also marked on the guard “122.” Leather scabbard. Blade is gunmetal grey with some light staining. Leather scabbard is complete and in good condition. $600 - $1,000
139 Sharps & Hankins Saber Bayonet 20” blade length. Dated 1861 on the ricasso and on the reverse Collins & Co Hartford Conn. Cast brass handle. Blade is very crisp with a light brown patina. Handle with nice patina. $500 - $750
138 Brass-Handle Saber Bayonet by Ames 22” blade length. Marked in a banner on the ricasso Ames Mfg. Co. Cast brass handle. Scabbard with brass tip and throat. Blade has been lightly cleaned to bright. Markings are clear and good. Scabbard has been wrapped in a silk-like thread. $300 - $400 140 Lot of Three Bayonet Scabbards Two leather scabbards for brass handle saber bayonets, one for a trapdoor Springfield rifle. Good. $200 - $300 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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141 Model 1816 Musket with Colt Drum Bolster Alteration .69 caliber, 42” round barrel with large V P and eagle, dated 1854 on the tang. Barrel is rifled with four lands and grooves. A long lift-up rear barrel sight with blued leaf that lifts up and the sides of the base are graduated. High 7/16” iron front sight brazed to the band. Marked Colts Patent around the end of the drum. Lockplate with eagle and US forward of the hammer. In the rear of lockplate it is dated 1854. All of the bands have a fancy “6” stamped into the right side. Top of buttplate is marked J G 62. Top buttplate screw has a “6” stamped it to the head. Triggerguard has a “6” in the forward part of the guard. Iron sideplate has “6.” Sideplate screws have a number “6” stamped into the heads. Stamped in the wood along the tang is the number 1540. This is from the famous Brooks Collection, later known as the U.S Cartridge Company Collection. Brass tip ramrod walnut stock. All markings are very sharp and crisp. Rear sight leaf has most of the original blue finish. Barrel is smooth and bright with some brown staining. All of the bands are sharp and crisp with a nice light brown patina that blends with the barrel. Lock and hammer have a crisp look with some brown staining. Triggerguard has a mint look with some light brown patina. Bands and buttplate have nice sharp edges with light patina. Stock has mint dark open-grained wood with a mint cartouche on the left side opposite of the lock. Overall this is a great example of this rare U.S. military arm. U.S. Cartridge Collection $4,000 - $6,000 52
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142 Model 1816 Remington Contract with Maynard Tape Primer .69 caliber, 42” round barrel with long range rear barrel sight. Marked in the rear of lockplate Remington’s Ilion New York 1855 U.S. Dated 1856 on the tang. Also marked D 34. Top of each band including the buttplate marked with a “6.” Left flat of stock opposite of lock is marked “AH” over “V.” And in the rear of the flat is marked “JAS.” Marked “MS” behind triggerguard. Barrel is gunmetal grey with some light black staining running from breech to the muzzle. Some dings on the top of barrel at breech. Lock and hammer are smooth and gunmetal grey with some very light staining. Markings are dim but readable. Bands, triggerguard and buttplate have been cleaned to bright with traces of black staining. Stock is sharp and crisp with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,000
143 Model 1816 Harpers Ferry Musket Converted to Percussion .69 caliber, 42” round barrel with rare Butterfield marked breech converted using the Butterfield system. Lockplate marked Harpers Ferry, dated 1837. Eagle and US under the bolster. Walnut stock has a pewter inlay of a horseshoe and a revolver. Left sideplate has initials H M B 1889 scratched into it. Walnut stock. Barrel is smooth and a very dark brown finish. Lock and hammer with nice dark brown patina and very clear markings. Stock has some nicks and dings with some wear and use. $1,000 - $1,500
144 Model 1816 Whitney Converted to Percussion with Ward Hammer .69 caliber, 42” barrel. Flat-style lockplate marked N. Haven in a banner. Hammer with the tape primer. High special percussion bolster to accommodate the hammer. Rear sight is unusual in that it moves up and down. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Barrel is smooth with a speckled brown look. Lock and hammer with a blue to grey look. Stock has been cleaned with some nicks and dings. A vague, but visible, cartouche. Less than 100 produced. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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145 Smith New York Union Continentals Rifle .40 caliber, 36� round barrel. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Marked on top of the breech P. Smith Buffalo. No markings on the lock. Iron mounted half-stock made of walnut with sling swivels. Stock has a silver escutcheon with inscription engraved Union Continental G. Rumrill 1861 M. Fillmore Comdt. Twelve days after the Civil War started P. Smith was commissioned to make rifles for a local home guard. (See: Moller, 2012: pp 438-441.) Barrel has most of the original brown finish with dried grease. Lock and hammer have most of the original case colored finish turning to a mottled brown. Buttplate has a mottled brown look with some colors showing through. Triggerguard with nice patina. Stock is excellent, retaining most of the original oiled finish. Overall this rifle is very sharp and crisp with a nice uncleaned appearance. This is an excellent example of a great rarity. $5,000 - $6,000 54
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146 Model 1833 Hall Carbine .52 caliber smoothbore, 26” barrel, top of breechblock marked in four lines: U.S. S. North Middleton Conn 1839. Grooved triggerguard with sling ring. Sliding angular bayonet. Walnut stock. Hinged trapdoor in toe of stock with original tools. Contains extremely rare nipple pick/screwdriver combination tool. With the 4” long cleaning worm. Barrel and receiver have nice dark brown finish with “dragon’s blood” lacquer still protecting the metal. Breechblock and hammer has dark blue look. Stock with a dark untouched patina and open-grained look. Mint cartouche “NWP.” Overall excellent example of this rare carbine. $3,000 - $4,000
147 Model 1836 J.H. Hall Carbine .64 caliber smoothbore, 23” octagonal-to-round barrel. Top of breechblock marked J.H. Hall U.S. 1839. Sliding bayonet. Eye bolt through the left side of stock acts as a sling ring. Iron mounted with no provisions for tool compartment in the toe of stock. Walnut stock. Barrel and receiver are sharp with a grey look and traces of brown. Stock with dark untouched patina having the deep open-grained look. Rare carbine with no provisions for tools. Late production Model 1836 Carbine. $3,000 - $4,000
148 Model 1840 Type 11 Hall Carbine .52 caliber, 21” barrel length. Top of breechblock marked U.S. / S. North Middltn Conn 1840. Fishtail lever. Walnut stock. Barrel is smooth still retaining most of the brown finish just turning dark. Breechblock with untouched blue finish. All metal is very sharp and crisp. Stock is excellent with untouched open-grain. Also has nice block three-letter cartouche, “JOB.” Bore is excellent. A very fine carbine. $4,000 - $6,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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149 Model 1840 Nippes Conversion .69 caliber, 42” barrel with US JH P in a sun burst. Lockplate marked Mill Creek PA 1843. Marked on the cover of the tape primer Edward Maynard Patent 1845. Engraved escutcheon inlaid in right side of stock near the buttplate. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Barrel is smooth and a light patina with scattered staining. Lock is sharp and crisp and still retains some of the case coloring, just lightly faded. Stock has two readable cartouches; also has some nicks and dings. Overall an excellent example of this rare military arm. $3,500 - $5,000
150 Model 1840 Hall Carbine Type 1 by S. North .52 caliber, 21” octagonal-to-round barrel. Top of breech block marked U.S. / S. North Middltn Conn 1840. Has the rare elbow lever. 500 total production, delivered in 1840. Walnut stock. Barrel, receiver, bands and triggerguard are brown with an old coat of shellac to protect the metal. Breechblock has been lightly cleaned to bright with some light scattered pitting. Stock with some nicks and dings. Bore is good with sharp rifling and some pitting. Overall very good and seldom seen rare carbine. $5,000 - $7,000
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151 Model 1840 Springfield Converted to Percussion .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. “V P” and eagle proofs at breech. Belgian-style conversion with nipple in the top of barrel. Lockplate marked Springfield and dated 1841. Eagle and U.S. forward of the hammer. Walnut stock. Barrel has nice dark patina with some pitting around the percussion nipple and around the back section of breech and going forward to the first barrel band. Two of the barrel bands have been clean lightly; one has brown patina. Buttplate is deeply pitted and brown. Stock with some nicks and dings and very nice cartouche on the right flat. $1,000 - $1,500
152 Model 1841 Rifle by E. Whitney .54 caliber, 33” barrel, dated 1851 on the top of the tang. Marked on the barrel U.S. SK V P. Notched rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked E. Whitney US and on the rear of lockplate marked N. Haven; dated 1850. Brass mounted with walnut stock. Barrel still retains brown finish. Lockplate and hammer with nice mottled grey with sharp markings. Brass with nice tarnished patina. Stock is very good with some nicks and dings. Two very nice cartouches on the left flat opposite of the lock. $3,500 - $5,000
153 Model 1841 Harpers Ferry Rifle with Merrill Alteration .54 caliber, 33” round barrel. Barrel fitted with bayonet collar. Top of breech marked James H. Merrill, Baltimore Md. Lockplate marked with eagle and US and in the rear, Harper’s Ferry 1848. Brass mounted with walnut stock. All metal has been lightly cleaned, but has very sharp and crisp edges and markings. Brass has nice look. Stock has had a piece of wood added at the front band. Stock has also been repaired through the wrist and has some nicks and dings. Still retains its original three block-letter cartouche on the left flat. $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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154 Model 1841 Fishtail Hall Rifle .52 caliber, 33” barrel. Top of breechblock marked H. Ferry U.S 1841. Fishtail lever. Iron mounted with walnut stock. Barrel is smooth with brown patina. Frame has sharp lines with light staining. Breechblock with nice mottled grey look and sharp markings. Bore is fair, but would clean to better. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. $3,000 - $5,000
155 Model 1841 Rifle with Linder Conversion .54 caliber, 33” round barrel. Linder markings on the top of the rotating sleeve. Marked on the top of the breech U.S J.C.D. over “P.” Lockplate with Robbins and Lawrence markings. Brass mounted with long range tang sight. Walnut stock. Barrel has very sharp and crisp markings with light brown patina. Lockplate has some pitting and is dark grey. Hammer is dark brown. Brass with dark untouched patina. Stock has had a piece of wood added around the top forward section of the lock. Stock with some nicks and dings and a faint WAT cartouche. There are two variations of this conversion: one has iron mounted bottom strap; this one is brass. Linder conversions with long-range sights were actually issued and used when General Butler invaded the south. $3,000 - $5,000
156 Model 1841 Percussion Rifle by Harpers Ferry with Snell Bayonet Notches .53 caliber, 33” round barrel. Dated 1864 on the top of tang at breech. “V P” and eagle marked on left side of barrel at breech; just about .75” is marked “WW” over “P.” Long-range adjustable rear barrel sight. Slots in the end of barrel cut on the right side for the Snell bayonet. Lockplate marked with an eagle and “US” front of the hammer. Rear of lockplate is marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1864. Brass mounted with walnut stock and “JLR” cartouche. Barrel and tang are very sharp with dark brown patina and light pitting running the length of the barrel. Rear long range sight has sharp numbers and brown patina. Hammer and lockplate with sharp marking and nice mottled grey to brown look. Brass may have been lightly cleaned. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings and a very nice block three-lettered cartouche on the left flat opposite the lock. $3,000 - $4,000 58
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157 Model 1841 Harpers Ferry Rifle .54 caliber, 33” round barrel. “V P” and eagle barrel proofs with “AW” over “P.” Right flat of barrel near the bolster marked “WCK” upside-down. Long-range rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked Harper’s Ferry and dated 1850. Brass mounted with walnut stock. Barrel has an old re-brown finish remaining with some pitting. All markings are sharp and crisp. Lockplate is a mottled grey. Hammer is dark mottled brown. Brass with nice patina. Stock has some nicks and dings. Small piece of wood has been replaced behind the hammer on the right side of the tang. Bore is excellent. $2,500 - $4,000
158 Model 1841 Harpers Ferry with Colt Alteration .54 caliber, 33” round barrel. Barrel has “V P” and eagle near the breech on the left flat of barrel. Also marked “AW” over “P.” Lockplate marked Harper’s Ferry, dated 1850. Eagle and “US” under the percussion bolster. Three-leaf Colt rear barrel sight. Bayonet lug numbered 8378; to left on the barrel is an “8.” Brass mounted with walnut stock. Barrel is grey to brown with some black staining scattered throughout the length of the barrel. Hammer and lock have a brown patina with sharp edges and crisp markings. Brass with nice patina. Stock has nicks and dings. One gouge behind the rear barrel band on the right side. $3,000 - $4,500
159 Model 1841 Rifle by E. Whitney .54 caliber, 33” barrel. Marked at the breech US SK V P. Lockplate marked E. Whitney U.S N. Haven and dated 1848. Brass mounted with walnut stock. Barrel is gunmetal grey to light brown patina with some staining. Pitting around the percussion bolster spreading onto the breech and tang. Lockplate and hammer with light patina. Brass mounts with untouched patina. Stock has been cleaned and remnants of a “WAT” cartouche can be seen. Some nicks and dings. Bore has been cleaned and is smoothbore with bore diameter .543. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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160 Model 1841 Rifle by Robbins Kendall & Lawrence .54 caliber, 33” round barrel with long range rear barrel sight. Left side of barrel is marked US JH P. Lockplate marked Robbins Kendall & Lawrence U.S. Windsor Vt 1847. Tang is dated 1850. Brass mounted walnut stock. Barrel has been lightly cleaned to bright with light patina. Rear long-range sight is very sharp and crisp with a light blue finish. Lock and hammer still retain most of the case colors. Band springs still retain all of the blue finish. Brass with nice untouched patina. Stock is excellent with a “WAT” cartouche. $3,000 - $4,000
161 Model 1842 Brass-Mounted Hall Carbine .52 caliber, 21” barrel. Marked on the top of breech H. Ferry U.S. 1842. Fishtail lever. Brass mounted with walnut stock. Barrel and breechblock have an even brown patina with some very light pitting. Markings are sharp and crisp. Stock has some nicks and dings. Brass with nice patina. Brass-mounted 1842 Hall carbines seldom come up for sale. This is a fine example of a rare US military long arm. $7,500 - $10,000
162 Model 1842 Musket by P.S. Justice .69 caliber, 39” round barrel. Lockplate is shaped like a model 1842 lockplate. Lock is marked with eagle and P.S. Justice. Three barrel bands with walnut stock. Trumpet head ramrod. Barrel has some pitting around the percussion bolster spreading onto the barrel. Most of the barrel is smooth and grey with some scattered pitting. Bands blend well with the barrel. Lock and hammer have some pitting and mostly grey. Stock has been cleaned with sharp lines. $2,000 - $3,000 60
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163 Model 1842 Musket by Palmetto .69 caliber, 42” round barrel with “V P” and Palmetto tree marking at the breech on the left side of barrel. Left flat of barrel marked at the breech Wm Glaze & Co. SC stamped into the top of tang. Lockplate marked Palmetto Armory SC with Palmetto tree motif. Long-range rear sight. Brass mounted; walnut stock. Barrel is sharp with a light brown untouched patina. Some dings on the right side of barrel between the middle and front band. Lock and hammer with nice patina and sharp and crisp markings. Brass mounts have a dark untouched patina. Stock has a number “2” stamped into the left flat opposite of lock. Stock has some nicks and dings with an untouched patina. $6,000 - $9,000
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164 Model 1843 Hall Carbine .52 caliber, 21” barrel. Top of breech marked U.S. S. North Middltn Conn 1851. Walnut stock. Barrel and receiver retain most of the original brown finish just lightly fading. Top of breech retains a blue finish. Stock with open-grained wood. Excellent stock with minimal dings and dents. No cartouche. $2,000 - $3,000
165 Merrill Breechloading Rifle .54 caliber, 33” round barrel fitted with saber bayonet attachment. Marked on the top of the breechloading lever J.H. Merrill Balto Pat July 1858. The same marked on the front of lockplate. Brass mounts with brass patchbox with extra nipple. Walnut stock. Barrel has a nice brown patina. Loading lever is gunmetal grey with some black staining. Lockplate and hammer are a dark mottled brown. Breech still retains some of the case colors, just turning dark. Brass with nice uncleaned patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. A very sharp cartouche. Excellent example of this rare military arm. $3,000 - $5,000
166 Model 1847 Sappers & Miners Musketoon with Bayonet .69 caliber, 26” round barrel with “V P” and eagle proofs at the breech. Lockplate marked with eagle and U.S. Under the percussion bolster in the rear of lockplate marked Springfield and dated 1847. Front band with bayonet stud and also mounted on the right side of barrel locking lug. Walnut stock. Brass handle saber bayonet marked on the ricasso N.P Ames and dated 1847. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. Barrel is a gunmetal grey mixing with some pitting and a few dings in the metal. Lock and hammer with nice brown, and sharp markings. Bands, buttplate and triggerguard have brown patina. Stock is excellent with a very sharp and crisp “WAT” cartouche. Bayonet scabbard has nice leather with some age cracking. Brass with nice patina. Blade may have been lightly cleaned, but with good markings. $5,000 - $7,500 62
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167 Model 1847 Cavalry Musketoon with Merrill Breechloading Alteration .69 caliber, 26” barrel. “V P” and eagle proofs on barrel near the breech. Rear three-leaf sight is reversed. Marked on the top of the breechloading lever JAS Merrill Balto Patented July 1858 in three lines. Lockplate marked eagle and “U.S.” The rear of lockplate marked Springfield and dated 1848. Swivel ramrod; buttstock has the lead weight behind the buttplate in the cavity of the stock. Brass triggerguard has a third screw that was added to give the stock strength; with this type of breechloading system, the stock was weakened and it would break through the wrist. Brass mounted walnut stock with cavalry sling bar. Only 100 of these cavalry musketoons were contracted. (See: Moller, 2012: pp 232-233.) Barrel is in the white with some very light scattering of light pitting. Markings are very sharp and crisp. Rear three-leaf sight retains most of the original blue finish. Lockplate is very sharp and crisp with excellent markings. Hammer is bright and sharp and crisp with a light speckling of pitting. Brass mounts with nice patina. Stock is excellent, with an outstanding “JS” cartouche. Trigger still retains most of the blue finish. Stock shows an old repair in the center of the buttstock at buttplate due to the weigh in the buttstock. This lead weight, if not cleaned properly, would corrode and cause the stock to split. It also shows old evidence of a repair through the wrist. Stock has nice feathered grain look with some nicks and dings. There are only four of these musketoons known in collections - and two are in this sale. $10,000 - $15,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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168 Model 1847 Cavalry Musketoon with Merrill Breechloading Alteration .69 caliber, 26” barrel, smoothbore not rifled. “V P” and eagle barrel proofs near the breech. Top of breechloading lever marked JAS Merrill Balto Patented July 1858. Three-leaf rear sight is reversed. The barrel is smoothbore and never has been rifled. Chain retainer on the cleaning rod. Lockplate marked with eagle and U.S. Marked in the rear of lockplate Springfield and dated 1851. Steel saddle bar, brass mounted and walnut stock with lead weight in the cavity behind buttplate. Barrel and breechloading system has grey mixing with some light pitting. Lock and hammer have a nice uniform match with the barrel. Brass with nice patina. Stock has some old repairs, but professionally done. Stock shows the split in the buttstock caused by the corroded lead ball in the buttstock cavity. Stock has no finish, but shows some nicks and dings. It has a dried look. Still retains remnants of a visible “JS” cartouche. This is still a fine example of a very rare US military long arm. A total of four are known to exist. $10,000 - $15,000 64
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169 Model 1847 Springfield Cavalry Musketoon .69 caliber, 26” round barrel rifled with “V P” and eagle at the breech. Dated 1848 on the breech and the lockplate. Marked on the lockplate with eagle and US; on the rear Springfield and dated 1848. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Ramrod with chain and retainer. Brass mounted with walnut stock. Barrel and tang have bright and smooth metal. Rear sight retains most of the blue finish. Lockplate and hammer are smooth and bright with sharp and crisp markings. Brass mounts still retain the original gilt finish. Stock has a crack in the rear on both sides caused by the expansion of a lead weight. We have never seen one of these that wasn’t cracked. Bore is excellent. Stock has a dim, but readable, cartouche. This is an excellent example of a rare cavalry carbine. $6,500 - $9,000
170 Model 1847 Artillery Musketoon .69 caliber, 26” round barrel with “V P” and eagle stamped at the breech. Bayonet lug under barrel. Trumpet-shaped ramrod. Top of tang dated 1852. Also behind the tang screw there is a number “3” stamped into the tang. This number “3” also stamped in to the top of the middle band. Also stamped into the top of the buttplate. A “3” also stamped into the back of triggerguard. Lockplate marked with eagle “US”; the rear of lockplate marked Springfield and dated 1851. Walnut stock. Barrel has been lightly clean to bright with some traces of light pitting. Bands have been cleaned to bright. Lock and hammer are very sharp and crisp with some light traces of pitting. Buttplate and triggerguard with traces of black staining, but sharp and crisp overall. Stock has some nicks and dings. Left flat of stock opposite of lock has “JS” cartouche. $2,500 - $300
171 Model 1847 Cavalry Carbine .69 caliber smoothbore, 26” round barrel with “V P” eagle barrel proofs at the breech. Swivel ramrod. Dated 1850 on the tang. Lockplate marked Springfield and dated 1852. The front of lockplate is marked with eagle over “US.” Long sling ring on the left side of stock. Walnut stock with brass mounts. Lockplate is missing the sear bar and sear spring with the screws. Barrel is smooth grey to brown with some pitting. Lockplate and hammer are grey to brown mixing with some pitting. Brass with nice dark patina. Stock has old repair through the wrist; also some nicks and dings. Has faint cartouche. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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172 Sharps Model 1849 Rifle .44 caliber, 30.5� octagonal barrel, S/N 95. Marked on the top of barrel is marked A.S. Nippes/ Phila PA. On the top of the breech is marked C. Sharps Patent 1848. Twelve-groove rifling. Rear sight with long base and fancy finial. Front sight is notched with blade missing. Brass cover over the priming mechanism. Plain brass two-piece patchbox. Brass buttplate and nosecap. Wood ramrod. Forearm held by wedge to barrel. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is grey and speckled with black staining and pitting. Frame has sharp and crisp lines with gunmetal grey and pitting mixing in. All markings are dim, but readable. Brass with nice patina. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. A great example of a very rare first-type Sharps rifle. $10,000 - $15,000 66
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173 Model 1847 “Navy” Musketoon .69 caliber smoothbore, 26” round barrel. “V P” eagle stamped in the barrel near the breech. Tang is marked 1848; lockplate is marked “US” with eagle over Springfield and dated 1847 in the rear of lockplate. Top of buttplate marked “US” and behind the screw it is marked with a “5.” No provisions for any type of sling swivels. Barrel has traces it was once a Sappers and Miners. The front band and rear band are unlike anything used at Springfield Arsenal on other Musketoons. Left side of stock has a brass plaque marked No 45 Class 8 Springfield Musketoon. Walnut stock. This musketoon is fully detailed in Moller, 2012: 239-241. All markings are very sharp and crisp. Barrel is smooth with some light black staining. Bands are smooth and bright with some staining. Lockplate and hammer nicely match with some light black staining. Triggerguard and buttplate are bright with some pitting. Stock has some nicks and dings with nice dark look. $2,000 - $3,000
174 Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifled Musket .57 caliber, 39” round barrel. Barrel marked on the left side near the breech with a crown, “TP,” crown and eagle. Lockplate marked with crown and dated 1856 Windsor. Long-range rear barrel sight. Brass buttplate, brass triggerguard. Three barrel bands with walnut stock. Barrel is smooth with dark brown patina. Lock and hammer with sharp markings and grey to brown patina. Brass with untouched patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. $3,000 - $5,000
175 Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifled-Musket .57 caliber, 39” round barrel. Proof marks on the left side of barrel along with 25 25. Long range rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked with shield and eagle on the rear of the lockplate and dated on the front 1863. Marked on the brass triggerguard “30” over “C” over “3 LSM.” No markings on the top of the buttplate. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. The LSM markings are post war “Louisiana State Militia.” Barrel is smooth and brown with some light pitting mixing inside. Hammer and lock have an even patina that blends well with the barrel and bands. Walnut stock with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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176 Sharps Model 1850 Rifle .36 caliber, 25” octagonal barrel. Marked on the top of breech C. Sharps Patent 1848. Frame is grooved for sighting. Number “6” is under the forearm. Seven-groove rifling. Rear barrel sight is notched; blade front sight. Iron twopiece patchbox; with iron butt plate and nosecap. Walnut stock and forearm. Ramrod is a replacement. Barrel is a gunmetal grey with sharp contours. Frame and lock are a gunmetal grey with some pitting on the top of frame by the hammer. All metal has been cleaned long ago with an even flow. Percussion nipple is worn down. Stock and forearm are excellent with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. A very fine example of a rare Sharps rifle. $10,000 - $15,000
177 Rare Model 1851 Sharps Carbine .52 caliber, 21.625” barrel length, S/N 1145. Marked on the upper tang C. Sharps Patent. Marked on the Maynard primer cover with Edward Maynard patented 1845. Barrel is fitted with what appears to be a factory-installed sling swivel on a ring around the barrel forward of the forearm tip. Sling swivel on the back of triggerguard. Brass mounted with brass patchbox. All metal parts have a grey uniform look with some light pitting mixing in. Brass with nice untouched patina. Stock and forearm with nice red open-grained look. This is excellent example of a very rare carbine. $4,000 - $6,000
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178 Sharps Model 1853 Carbine .52 caliber, 21.5” round barrel, S/N 13251. Marked on the lockplate Sharps Patent dated 1852. Marked on top of the barrel Sharps Rifle Com. Hartford Conn. Brass mounted with brass patch box. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel retains some original blue finish mixing with plum and turning brown. Frame and hammer have a nice even brown look. Bottom tang and lever also with even brown look. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Piece of wood has been replaced between the lock and tang. Brass with nice patina. Bore is good, but will clean out to better. $3,000 - $4,000
179 Sharps & Hankins Navy Carbine .52 RF caliber, 24” leather-covered barrel, S/N 6953. Case colored frame marked Sharps & Hankins Phila. Walnut buttstock with brass buttplate. Leather covering is in excellent condition with some minute scuffing. Frame has mottled grey look with some of the original case colors still visible. Rear barrel sight retains most of the original blue finish. All screw heads and lines are very sharp. Stock is excellent. Brass with nice patina. Bore is good will clean to better. $2,500 - $3,500
180 Sharps Model 1855 Navy Rifle .54 caliber, 27” round barrel, S/N 20309. Rear of barrel marked on the breech in three lines Sharps Rifle, Manufg Co. Hartford Conn. Rear barrel sight is marked on the right side 1-4; sight leaf graduated to 8. Fitted for brass handle saber bayonet with lug under the barrel at the muzzle. Brass mounted with walnut stock and forearm The barrel still retains a beautiful dark smooth chocolate brown finish. The frame and lock with an untouched uniform dark brown finish. With sharp and crisp markings. Brass with untouched patina. Stock and forearm with nice open-grained look some nicks and dings. Overall this carbine is excellent and would make for a great addition to a Civil War arms collection. A very rare rifle that seldom comes up for sale in this condition. $6,000 - $8,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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181 Joslyn Model 1855 Carbine .54 caliber, 22.5” barrel length. Marked on the top of the breechloading system Pat By B. F. Joslyn Aug 23 55. Lockplate is marked A. W. Waters Milbury Mass. Barrel is browned; breech and breechloading system case colored. Brass buttplate and front band. Front band is marked with F 1. Walnut stock. Barrel is smooth and retains most of the original brown finish. A couple of small areas of pitting on the left side of barrel forward of the stock tip. Rear sight still retains most of the original blue finish. Breech and breechloading system still retains most of the original case colors. Stock has some nicks and dings with nice untouched open-grained wood. Small sliver of wood has been replaced at the toe of the buttplate. Bore is excellent. $6,000 - $8,000
182 Model 1855 Springfield Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel with “VP” and eagle proofs; dated 1859 on tang and also on the lockplate. Eagle on the tape cover, marked on the front of lockplate U.S. Springfield. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Three barrel bands. Early trapdoor period leather sling with the single eye and has been lengthened. Barrel has a speckled brown patina that evenly flows onto the barrel bands. Lockplate has sharp and crisp markings with a brown patina that even flows with the rest of the metal. Stock has some nicks and dings. Leather sling is original, but a later type. $2,000 - $3,000
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183 Model 1855 Brass-Mounted Rifle Reproduction with Bayonet .58 caliber, 33” barrel. Long range rear barrel sight. Large “V P” and eagle barrel proofs. Lock with Harpers Ferry markings. Brass-mounted with walnut stock and a reproduction saber bayonet. A top quality reproduction in new condition that is a clone of a brass-mounted 1855 Harpers Ferry rifle. $1,000 - $1,500
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184 Rare 1855 Joslyn Breechloading Navy Rifle 58 caliber percussion breechloading, 30” barrel. Right side of barrel mounted with saber bayonet attachment, patent markings on the top of the breechloading lever Patd By B.F. Josylin Aug 23 1855. Lockplate marked A.W. Waters, Milbury Mass. Browned barrel, case colored lock and breechloading lever. Brass mounted with a brass patchbox with extra nipple. Walnut stock. Barrel still retains most of the original browned finish. Some thinning forward of the front barrel band and around the front sight and bayonet lug. Breech lever is very sharp and crisp with a speckled brown look. Lockplate and hammer are grey with some black staining. Stock has some nicks and dings with an old repair in the wrist on the left side, retaining most of the oiled finish. Brass with nice untouched patina. This is a very rare Civil War rifle. 500 contracted for, but less than 200 were delivered. $6,000 - $9,000
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185 Model 1855 Brass-Mounted Rifle .58 caliber, 33” barrel dated 1858 on the top of breech. Left flat of barrel with “V P” and eagle. Long-range rear barrel sight. Barrel has lug on the right side for brass handle saber bayonet. Lockplate dated 1858 in the rear. Tape cover has eagle; front of lockplate is marked U.S. Harpers Ferry. Brass-mounted with an extra percussion nipple in the implement compartment. Walnut stock. Barrel is smooth with nice light brown patina and some original brown finish. Long range rear sight still retains most of the original blue finish. Lock smooth with light brown patina. All markings are sharp and crisp. Stock is very good with some nicks and dings. This is a very good example of this rare Civil War arm. $9,000 - $11,000
186 Model 1855 Springfield Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel with “V P” and eagle markings on the left side of barrel at breech. Dated 1857 on the top of barrel at breech. Long-range rear barrel sight. Lockplate dated 1857 and marked U.S. Springfield with eagle on the tape cover. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. All metal has been lightly cleaned to bright. Some light pitting around the percussion bolster spreading on to the barrel. All markings are very sharp and crisp. Lock has some scattered pitting. Stock with some nicks and dings. Left flat of stock has a dim cartouche. Bore is very good. $2,500 - $3,500
187 Model 1855 Cadet Springfield Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 38” barrel with three barrel bands, brass nosecap. Lockplate marked with U.S. Springfield and dated 1860 with eagle on the tape primer cover. Walnut stock. Barrel is a gunmetal grey with some pitting and black staining around the percussion bolster spreading around the rear barrel sight. The rest of the barrel is grey with some light pitting. Lock and hammer are dark patina mixing with some pitting. Stock has been cleaned leaving the wood void of any finish with a dry look; stock has some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500 72
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188 Model 1855 Springfield Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” round barrel. Top of barrel is dated 1860 on the breech. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked U.S. Springfield with eagle on the Maynard tape cover. Dated 1860 on the rear of lock. Iron patchbox with cleaning worm inside. Walnut stock. Barrel is gunmetal grey with some light pitting around the percussion bolster and on to the top of the breech. Barrel is smooth and grey with some dried grease. Bands with sharp U and very sharp line. Lockplate is sharp and crisp with great markings. Some light scattered pitting mixing with brown patina. Stock has nice dark open-grained look. A visible, but dim, “JS” cartouche on the left flat opposite the lock. An excellent example of a rare 1885 Springfield rifled-musket with patchbox. $3,000 - $4,000
189 Model 1855 Rifled-Musket with Robert’s Conversion .58 caliber, 37” round barrel. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Sub-inspector’s initial behind the sight base on the barrel. Marked on the left side of the frame Roberts Pat June 11 1867. The Roberts used a standard 1855 Springfield rifled-musket cut off the top of the lock at the Maynard tape primer. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Barrel is smooth and bright. Bands are bright with “U” markings. Brass nose cap is excellent. Lockplate and hammer are excellent with minimal pitting. Markings are sharp and crisp. Stock is excellent with “ESA” and “PB” in rectangular box running north and south. Three small holes where a plaque may have been on the cartouche side of stock. This is the only Roberts conversion of a 1855 Springfield rifled-musket we have ever seen, and don’t know of another. $2,000 - $3,000
190 Model 1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle .58 caliber, 33” round barrel with “V P” with eagle proofs on the left flat at breech. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked US Harper’s Ferry; eagle on the tape primer cover, dated 1860 on the rear of lockplate. Iron-mounted with patchbox. Nothing inside patchbox. Walnut stock with two barrel bands. Barrel is grey with some pitting around the top flat of barrel spreading onto the percussion bolster. Barrel has some pitting scatted throughout the barrel, but very light traces. Lockplate and hammer are very sharp and grey with some light pitting. Overall this rifle has been lightly cleaned, but has an uniform look. Wood has some nicks and dings. Left flat of stock opposite of the lock has “XXVI” marked into the flat. Bore will clean to better. $2,500 - $3,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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191 Model 1855 Harpers Ferry Brass-Mounted Rifle .58 caliber, 33” barrel. Dated 1858 on the top of barrel at breech. “V P” with eagle on the left side of barrel at breech. Long-range rear barrel sight. Right side of barrel fitted for saber bayonet. Lockplate marked Harpers Ferry U.S. and then dated 1858 in the rear of the lockplate. Brass mount with walnut stock. Barrel has nice old brown patina mixing with some light pitting. Nice sharp lines. Very good markings. Lock and hammer are a mottled grey with some light staining. Brass with nice patina. Patchbox contains a reproduction crossed-hair front sight. Stock is very good with some nicks and dings. $5,000 - $7,000
192 Model 1855 Rifle-Carbine .54 caliber, 22” round barrel with swivel ramrod. Lockplate marked with eagle over U.S.; in the rear is Springfield and dated 1854. Walnut stock with brass tip. All metal has been clean to bright. Lockplate with sharp and crisp markings. Some light traces of pitting. Stock has some nicks and dings. Stock has a old repair to the wrist. Work was very well done; one has to look hard to find it. Bore is poor. Overall a very good example of a rare carbine by Springfield. $4,000 - $6,000
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193 Model 1859 Sharps Navy Rifle 52 caliber, 36” barrel. S/N 36651. Barrel fitted for saber bayonet with a lug on the underside of barrel. Patchbox with walnut buttstock and longer forearm to accommodate the longer barrel. Only 600 produced in the serial range of 36,000-37,000. Entire rifle was arsenally refinished. All of these Model 1859 Sharps Navy rifles have this fire blue finish. This rifle is excellent-plus, retaining most of that finish. Stock and forearm have some nicks and dings. The bore is very good. $6,000 - $9,000 74
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194 Sharps & Hankins Model 1861 Navy Rifle .52 caliber RF, 32.75” round barrel, S/N 249. Barrel fitted for a saber bayonet attachment, rear notched sight that lifts up a notched base. Iron bands and nosecap. Left side of frame marked Sharps & Hankins Philada. Brass butt plate walnut stock and forearm. A total of 700 produced. Barrel with nice brown patina and some light raised dark staining. Frame with a mottled brown look. Sharp and crisp markings. Stock and forearm are excellent with open-grained look. Brass butt plate with tarnished patina. Bore is excellent. $4,000 - $6,000
195 Model 1859 Sharps Rifle .52 caliber, 30” barrel, S/N 41276. Lawrence rear barrel sight. Barrel is mounted with a lug for saber bayonet. Barrel and receiver with matching serial numbers. Walnut stock with patchbox, walnut forearm. 1000 of these rifles made fitted for saber bayonet. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. There is some staining on the barrel around the front sight and it may be a shellac caused by cosmoline. Lock, hammer and frame still retain most of the case colors just lightly fading and darkening. Patchbox still retains most of the case colors with some cosmoline staining. Stock and forearm are from an original model 1863 Sharps rifle, with very nice untouched open-grained look. On the left side of stock are three mint cartouches. $3,000 - $5,000
196 Model 1859 Sharps Carbine Brass-Mounted .52 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 32119. Lawrence rear barrel sight. Brass patchbox; brass buttplate and front band. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is smooth with a nice plum turning brown. Action and lock with an even brown patina. Stock and forearm in excellent condition with some nicks and dings. Brass with untouched patina. Bore is good and will clean to excellent. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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197 Model 1859 Berdan Sharps Rifle .52 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 54595. This is in the serial range of a Berdan Sharps shooter rifle, 54,375-57,567. Double-set triggers, three barrel bands. Iron mounted with iron patchbox. Top of barrel marked New Model 1859. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is smooth and speckled with brown patina. Bands, lock, hammer, frame, lever, buttplate and patchbox have nice untouched patina. Stock and forearm have some nicks and dings with a nice readable “JT” cartouche on the left wrist of buttstock. This is an excellent example of a totally original untouched Berdan Sharps rifle. $6,000 - $8,000
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198 Sharps & Hankins Cavalry Carbine .52 RF caliber, 19” round barrel, S/N 6374. Marked on the left side of frame Sharp’s and Hankins Philada. On the left side Sharps Patent. Walnut stock with brass buttplate. Metal is an even gunmetal grey with some scattered pitting. Markings are sharp. Stock has some nicks and dings. Bore is good will clean to better. $2,000 - $4,000 76
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199 Model 1860 Spencer Rifle .56-56 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 24048. Marked on top of the frame Spencer Repeating Rifle Company, Boston Mass. Sling swivels, walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is smooth grey-to-brown. Frame is sharp and crisp with a mottled grey to light patina. Stock and forearm are in excellent condition with minimal nicks and dings. Left side of buttstock has two very crisp cartouches. Bore is good; will clean to excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
200 Model 1860 Spencer Navy Rifle .52 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 664. Blued barrel, case colored frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish lightly fading. Barrel bands and nosecap are sharp and crisp with a mottled grey and light brown patina. Frame retains most of the bright vivid case colors with some loss across the top of the action and on the left side at the stock. Lock and hammer with sharp lines and a mottled brown look. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. One gouge between the rear side lock screw and the frame. Bore is excellent. $5,500 - $7,500
201 Model 1861 Special Rifled-Musket By Colt .58 caliber, 40” barrel. Dated 1864 on the top of barrel at breech with “V P” and eagle on the left flat at breech. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked US Colts Pt FA Mfg Co Hartford and dated 1864 in the rear. Nice eagle on the flat of percussion bolster. Walnut stock. Barrel is bright and still retains all of the original burnished bright finish. Rear sight retains all of the original blue finish. Lock and hammer are like new with a mint eagle on the percussion bolster. Metal parts all have a mint sub-inspector’s initials on the tang, triggerguard and left side of barrel at breech. Stock is mint with some crate marks. Two mint cartouches with three block letters on the top of the comb of stock at the butt plate. The rear band has some fine pitting. The rest of the rifled-musket is just about mint. $3,500 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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202 Model 1861 Springfield Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel. Three-leaf rear barrel sight, dated 1862 with “V P” and eagle on the barrel at breech. Lockplate marked U.S. Springfield and dated 1862. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. This musket was purchased from a surplus stores and just put away. It is a mint rifled-musket that was stored coated with cosmoline. The cosmoline has dried to metal leaving behind a brown patina. In some places it has stained the metal. All markings are very sharp and crisp. Rear barrel sight still retains the blue finish with coat of browned cosmoline. Stock is mint with dark open-grained wood with two mint cartouches. Some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $3,000 - $5,000
203 Model 1861 Contract Rifled-Musket by Trenton .58 caliber, 42” round barrel. “V P” and eagle on the right side of barrel at breech. Dated 1863 on the top of breech. Lockplate marked with eagle, U.S. Trenton and dated 1863. Left flat of barrel has “NJ” markings for the state of New Jersey. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Three barrel bands and walnut stock. Barrel and bands are smooth and bright. Lockplate and hammer are smooth and bright with sharp and crisp markings. Buttplate and triggerguard are bright and smooth. Stock is excellent with mint cartouches. Bore is excellent. $3,000 - $4,000
204 Model 1862 Joslyn Carbine .52 RF caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 1488. Marked on the lockplate Joslyn Fire Arms Co, Stonington Conn. Brass buttplate, triggerguard and front band. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Walnut stock. Barrel has most of the original blue finish turning dark plum. Some pitting around the muzzle and front sight. Breechblock has turned a dark brown with sharp and crisp markings. Hammer and lockplate are dark with some traces of case colors. Stock is excellent with two very readable cartouches. Stock has some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $2,500 - $3,000 78
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205 Jenks Carbine .54 caliber breechloading, 24.25” round barrel. Marked on the top of barrel Wm Jenks, USN RC P 1846. Marked on the lockplate Ames Mfg Co Springfield Mass. Wm Jenks on the rear of lockplate. Brass buttplate, triggerguard with iron swivel, blued trigger, brass bands. Walnut stock. Barrel is speckled with pitting and original brown finish. The speckling cause from dried cosmoline. Lock and hammer with sharp and crisp markings and nice brown patina. Trigger has most of the blue finish. Brass has nice tarnished patina. Stock with some nicks and dings; also two small holes in the center of the stock on the right side that should be visible in the photograph. $2,500 - $3,000
206 Jenks Navy Rifle .54 caliber, 35” round barrel. Marked on the top of barrel Wm Jenks USN RP P 1844. Marked on the lock N.P. Ames Springfield Mass and in the rear of lock it is marked Wm Jenks. Brass mounted with a walnut stock. All markings are sharp and crisp. Barrel is smooth and bright. Some very minute traces of pitting. Lock is smooth and bright. There is an unusual spur cocking lever on this rifle. This is possibly a prototype rifle or unusual arsenal modification. Whichever way, it was done by the arsenal. Walnut stock has open-gained wood with dark red color. Sub-inspector’s initial behind triggerguard. Brass with nice patina. This is very crisp specimen of a very rare US military arm. $3,500 - $5,000
207 Jenks Carbine with Maynard Tape Primer .54 caliber, 24.25” round barrel. Marked on the top flat at breech Wm Jenks USN, RP, P, 1847 cast steel. marked on the lockplate Remington’s Herkimer, NY. Brass-mounted with walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the original brown finish, with very minor scratches. Lock and hammer retain most of the original case coloring, just lightly darkening. Brass mounts with untouched patina. Stock with some nicks and dings, but has a mint “RP” cartouche. This carbine is excellent overall and fine upgrade to a nice collection. $5,000 - $7,000
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208 Jenks-Merrill Carbine .54 caliber breechloading, 24.25” barrel length. Three-leaf rear barrel sight, marked on top of the breechloading lever J.H. Merrill Balto Patented July 1858. Brass-mounted with walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the original brown finish. Hammer and lock retain most of the case colored finish, just lightly dulling. Brass with pleasing patina. Stock has some nicks and dings with nice open-grained dark red look. Stock has several small holes on the right side of stock. Bore is mint. Excellent example of a rare carbine. $5,000 - $7,000
209 Merrill Carbine Second Type .54 caliber breechloading, 22.125” round barrel. Marked on top of the breechloading system J.H. Merrill Baltimore. Sub-inspector’s initials on the saddle bar, rear barrel sight, and barrel. Lockplate marked J.H. Merril Pat Jul 1858 Apl 9 May 21-28-61. Dated 1863 on the rear of lockplate. Brass buttplate, triggerguard and front band. Walnut stock. All metal is sharp and crisp with a uniform look of grey to brown. Brass has nice tarnished look. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. Two very sharp cartouches on the left flat. Bore is good and will clean to better. $2,500 - $3,500
210 Model 1863 Lindsay Double Rifle-Musket .58 caliber, 41.125” round barrel. Marked on the top flat Lindsay’s Patent 1860. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Double hammer. Three barrel bands with walnut stock. Barrel is smooth bright covered with an old dried shellac. Rear sight still retains most of the blue finish. Bands, triggerguard and buttplate are smooth and bright with sharp edges. Stock is excellent with some scratches and some dings. Overall excellent and very crisp; has the “mint look.” Excellent bore. $3,500 - $5,000 80
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211 Iron Mounted Merrill Rifle ID’d to Wm. L. Lutzman, 1st IN Heavy Artillery .54 caliber, 33” S/N 1469. Barrel with breech stamped J.H. Merrill Balto Pat. July 1858. Lockplate stamped J.H. Merrill Balto Pat. July 1858 Apl 9 May 21-26-61. Left side with side ring and swivel. Brass trigger bow is engraved with the name William Lutzman. Brass buttplate and nosecap. Iron patchbox, iron triggerbow, iron side plate, iron bands and retainers. Walnut stock. Iron-mounted Merrill rifles are extremely rare. Others were (privately) purchased by and for the regiment and it appears that only those going to companies “H” and “I” may have been held long enough to have company letters cut in the tool box. There exits some discrepancy regarding the rifle’s ownership. While the brass triggerguard is clearly engraved “LUTZMAN”, this soldier who joined as Corporal in July 1861 is also listed as William L. LIETZMAN. Lutzman/Lietzman was discharged for disability on April 10, 1862, ten months before the regiment converted to Heavy Artillery and acquired the first of its associated Merrill Rifles. Another more likely owner from Carlisle, Indiana named William P. Lisman joined Company D, 21st Indiana as Corporal in July 1861. Upon reorganization Corporal Lisman duly transferred as Company D, 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery in February 1863 and was later promoted to Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. He served in this capacity for the duration of the war and mustered out January 13, 1866. As he served in an administrative role during the time elements of the regiment used the Merrill rifle, we believe that Sgt. William P. Liseman is the likely owner. Originally organized in July 1861 as the 21st Indiana Infantry armed with Enfield rifles, the unit left the State for Baltimore, Md., July 31, and was on duty in the defenses of that city until February 19, 1862. Attached to Dix’s Division, Baltimore, Md., to February 1862. Butler’s New Orleans Expedition to March 1862. 2nd Brigade, Dept. of the Gulf, to October 1862. Independent Command, Dept. of the Gulf, to January 1863. Unattached, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to February 1863. Designation changed to 1st Regiment Indiana Heavy Artillery, February 1863. Artillery, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, to August 1863. District of Baton Rouge, La., Dept. of the Gulf, to June 1864. Unattached, 19th Army Corps, and unattached, Dept. of the Gulf, to January 1866. SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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Lock and hammer have been cleaned to bright leaving behind some pitting and black staining. The lock markings are clear and readable. Lines of this rifle are sharp and crisp. Barrel and breechloading system have dark brown patina mixing with scale of pitting. Stock is very sharp and crisp with excellent lines. Bore is very dirty and will clean to better. This rifle needs a good professional cleaning. Iron-mounted inscribed Merrill rifles are very rare. $4,000 - $6,000 OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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212 New Model 1863 Sharps Percussion Rifle .52 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 39281. Marked on top of barrel New Model 1863. Three bands, stock with patchbox. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel and receiver has an even brown patina. Sharp and crisp markings. Stock and forearm has some nicks and dings. Buttstock has two dim cartouches. Bore is very good and will clean to better. $2,500 - $3,000
213 Model 1863 Type II Springfield Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” round barrel. Left flat “V P” and eagle; dated 1864 on the top of flat. Three-leaf rear sight. Eagle on the bolster. Lockplate marked with eagle and U.S. Springfield. Dated 1864 on the rear of lockplate. Walnut stock. Barrel is smooth and bright with no pitting. Bands are smooth and bright. Lockplate and hammer still retain most of the case colors lightly fading. Triggerguard still retains most of the blue finish. Buttplate is smooth and bright. All metal has very sharp and crisp edges and markings. Stock is just about mint with untouched open-grained wood; has two mint cartouches. $3,000 - $5,000
214 Model 1863 Remington Zouave Rifle .58 caliber, 33” round barrel with “V P” and eagle barrel proofs. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked with eagle and Remington’s Ilion New York and dated 1863. Brass-mounted with walnut stock. Barrel still retains some original blue finish, pitting around the top of breech spreading onto the percussion bolster and to the rear sight. Brass has an untouched look. Stock with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
215 Reproduction Zouave Rifle by Antonio Zoli .58 caliber, 33” barrel. Blued and case colored finish. Walnut stock. Very good. $200 - $400 82
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216 Model 1863 Contract Rifled-Musket by Wm. Mason .58 caliber, 40” barrel with “V P” and eagle proofs on the left side at breech. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Eagle on the percussion bolster flat. Marked on lockplate US Wm Mason, Taunton and dated 1864. Walnut stock. Stock is very dry with some nicks and dings. No cartouches. Metal is grey with a light pitting. All markings are sharp and crisp. Bore will clean to excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
217 Model 1863 Springfield Type 1 Reproduction .58 caliber, 40” barrel. Large “V P” and eagle. Two-leaf rear barrel sight. Walnut stock. Barrel has been cleaned to bright. Barrel bands have been reblued. Lockplate has been cleaned and re-colored. Stock is new wood. Bore is excellent. $600 - $800
218 Model 1864 Joslyn Carbine .52 RF caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 15803. Blued barrel with case colored lock, breech, hammer and triggerguard. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Walnut stock. On the left side of the barrel is marked below the rear sight and in the wood just below the barrel markings is USC Co. This was once in the famed Brooks collection which later became known as the US Cartridge Company Collection and was later purchased by William M. Locke of Cincinnati, Ohio. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Breechblock and saddle bar are silvery grey with traces of blue colors. Lock and hammer have most of the case colors, just darkening some. Buttplate and triggerguard still retain a lot of the original colors, lightly fading and darkening. Stock with some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
219 Linder Breechloading 1st Type Carbine .58 caliber breechloader, 20” barrel, 27.5” overall. No markings on the lock; marked on the top of breech Edward Linder’s Patent Mar 29, 1859. Two-leaf rear sight mounted on the top of tang. Walnut stock with iron tip and buttplate. All metal has been lightly cleaned to bright. All lines and markings are sharp and crisp. Left flat of stock has nice block-lettered cartouche “GKJ.” Stock with some nicks and dings. Top flat of comb of stock with a dim cartouche in an oval along with the numbers “66.” Bore is excellent. These carbines were issued to the 7th West Virginia Cavalry. Overall excellent for a great rare 1st type carbine. $6,000 - $8,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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220 Warner Carbine by James Warner .56-56 Spencer caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 1631. Brass frame, marked on the left side James Warner Springfield Mass. Two-leaf rear sight; front blade sight. Brass buttplate with serial number. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is a gunmetal grey with some light black staining mixing in. Brass with untouched patina. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $5,000 - $7,000
221 Ballard Civil War Carbine .44 RF caliber, 22” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 10535. Left side of frame with sub-inspector’s initial “H;” left side of frame marked Ball & Williams, Worcester Mass, Merwin & Bray Agents New York. Blued finish with walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is very sharp and crisp retaining some of the original blue finish. Frame has a mottled look with some original blue finish. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Stock also has a mint cartouche of “MM.” Overall an excellent carbine. $3,000 - $4,000
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222 Cosmopolitan First Model Carbine .52 caliber, 19” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 45 on the bottom of barrel and frame. Top of frame marked Cosmopolitan Arms Co, Hamilton Ohio U.S. Also marked on the lockplate Cosmopolitan Arms Co Hamilton. O U.S Gross Patent. Early doubleloop lever. Walnut stock. Barrel and frame have very dark brown patina mixing with some pitting. Stock has some nicks and dings. It has lot of scratches to the finish on the stock. Overall this is a very rare Civil War carbine that seldom comes up for sale. $3,000 - $4,000 84
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223 Gwyn & Campbell Carbine .52 caliber, 20” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 3340. Lockplate marked in an oval Gwyn & Campbell Patent 1862 Hamilton Ohio. Blued barrel, fire blued breech and tang. Case colored frame and lever. Walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Breech and tang retain most of the original fire blue finish, nice and vivid. Frame, lockplate and hammer retain all of the original bright case colors. Buttplate still retains most of its bright blue finish. Sidelock screw has nice original blue finish. Stock is mint with a very crisp and mint cartouche. All inspectors’ initials are sharp and crisp. Wood has that nice untouched feather grain; with few nicks and dings. $3,500 - $5,000
224 Second Model Burnside Carbine .54 caliber, 19” round barrel, S/N 695. Lockplate marked Bristol Firearms Co. Top of breech marked Burnside Patent. Two-leaf rear barrel sight. Patent markings on the right side of lever. Walnut stock. All metal is smooth and sharp with a nice uniform look of patina to grey metal with some brown staining and pitting mixing in. Stock is in good condition with some nicks and dings. $3,000 - $5,000
225 Antonio Zoli Copy of Harpers Ferry Rifle .54 caliber, 35.5” octagonal-to-round barrel. Brass-mounted with walnut stock. Imported by Navy Arms Company. Very good. $400 - $600
226 Spencer Carbine .56-50 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 53587. Marked on top of receiver Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. Walnut stock and forearm. Missing parts. Missing screws in the triggerguard, sling swivel, front band and spring, buttplate screws and saddle bar. Has arsenal-supplied surplus stock and forearm unfinished. Frame and lock are a nice mottled brown with grey mixing in. Barrel is dark patina. Bore is fair, but will clean to good. $400 - $600 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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227 Ball Repeating Carbine .50 RF caliber, 20.5” round barrel. Marked on the left side of frame E.G. Lamson & Co Windsor Vt US Balls Patent June 23 1862 Mar 15 1864. Blued barrel and screws and case colored parts. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is smooth and turning plum. Frame and hammer retaining some of the case colors turning to a mottled patina. All lines and markings are sharp and crisp. Stock and forearm with nice raised-grain look and a very crisp cartouche. There is a hairline crack in the forearm on the bottom. Excellent bore. Overall excellent carbine. $2,500 - $3,500
228 Starr Percussion Carbine .54 caliber, 21” stepped round barrel, S/N 7212. Two-piece leaf rear sight. Patent markings on the tang. Marked on the lock Starr Arms Co Yonkers New York. Blued barrel, case colored frame, walnut stock and forearm. With gilt brass band and brass buttplate. Barrel is smooth with nice plum blue finish. Frame and lock are an even mottled brown with sharp and crisp lines. Stock and forearm are void any finish with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
229 Starr Cartridge Carbine .52 caliber RF, 21” round barrel, S/N 37602. Marked Starr Arms Co. on barrel and lock. Iron band and buttplate; with walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is smooth with nice plum finish. Frame, lock and lever with even brown patina. Nice sharp and crisp lines. Stock and forearm are dark with some nicks and dings. A visible cartouche is on the stock at wrist. Bore is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
230 U.S. Navy Plymouth Percussion Rifle .64 caliber, 34” barrel fitted with lug for saber bayonet. Long-range rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked US Whitneyville with eagle and dated 1863. Triggerguard with spur. Walnut stock and later leather sling. Barrel is grey and speckled with brown pitting. Pitting around the percussion bolster. Lockplate and hammer with light pitting and nice brown patina. Stock is very dark with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500 86
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231 Austrian Lorenz Musket .52 caliber, 37” octagonal-to-round barrel with large notched rear barrel sight; blade front sight. Lockplate marked with “860.” Walnut stock with cheek piece. Barrel grey-tobrown with some pitting around the percussion drum spreading onto the barrel. Buttplate, nosecap, triggerguard and bands have even brown patina. Stock is very good with some nicks and dings. Bore is good. $1,000 - $1,500
232 First Model Maynard Carbine .35 caliber, 20” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 2107. Marked on the right side of the frame Maynard Arms Co Washington and on the left side of frame Mass Arms Co Chicopee Falls. Rear tang sight, walnut stock with the thick iron patchbox. Saddle ring mounted in the bottom tang. Walnut stock. Barrel is smooth with some pitting. Front sight is a little worn. Frame is gunmetal grey with some black staining. Stock with some nicks and dings. Primer door latch has been replaced and three screws. Bore is very good. $2,000 - $3,000
233 Burnside Carbine 5th Model .54 caliber breechloading, 21” round barrel, S/N 16863. Has the guide screw in the right side of frame. Marked on the top of the frame Burnside Model of 1864. Blued barrel, lever, lower tang, upper tang and rear barrel sight. Case colored lock, hammer, front band, frame, trigger, interlever and buttplate. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish with some pitting on the front of barrel just behind the front sight. Breechblock, upper and lower tang, and bottom of breechblock retain all of the original fire blue finish with just light wear to the high edges. Frame and buttplate retain most of the bright case colors. Buttstock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Left side of buttstock has mint cartouche. Bore is excellent. All sub-inspectors’ initials are sharp and crisp. Overall an excellent carbine. $3,000 - $4,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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234 Perry Carbine .54 caliber, 21” round barrel, S/N 66 on the frame and barrel. Iron mountings with walnut stock and forearm. Only 250 produced. Barrel is smooth and dark brown patina. Frame is dark grey mixing with some pitting. Triggerguard and bottom of breechblock have nicks and dings. Stock and forearm are dark with some nicks and dings. Bore is fair. $2,500 - $3,500
235 Remington Split-Breech Type II Carbine .50 caliber, 20” round, tang marked Remingtons Ilion New York Patent markings. Two-leaf rear barrel sight. Sling swivels on front band and on the rear of stock. Walnut stock and forearm. 15,000 total produced in .50 caliber. Barrel is smooth with nice dark blue turning plum. Frame is nice mottled grey to brown with very sharp edges; markings are clear. Stock and forearm are very good with some nicks and dings. Left side of stock near the frame has a nice crisp cartouche. On the right side near the buttplate is marked in the wood “SJC” over “6.” Bore is excellent. Overall a very good example of a rare carbine. $4,000 - $6,000
236 P.S. Justice Rifled-Musket First Type Iron Mounted .69 caliber rifled, 39” round barrel marked on the top P.S. Justice. Long-range rear barrel sight with a “2” marked on sight base and behind the sight on the barrel. Lockplate is marked P.S. Justice Phila PA. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Entire barrel is a silvery grey with some pitting mixing in. Rear barrel still retains some blue. Lock and hammer with a silvery grey look and pitting mixing in. Stock is excellent with dark untouched patina and sharp lines. $2,000 - $3,000
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237 Greene Breechloading Rifle .53 caliber, 35” round barrel. Greene Patent Nov 17 1857. Blue barrel and action, blue rear sight, blued bands, case colored hammer. Walnut stock. Barrel bolt retains most of the blue finish, slightly turning plum. Hammer retains most of the case colors slightly turning dark. Bands and rear sight retain most of the original blue finish. Stock has some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to excellent. $2,000 - $2,500
238 U.S. Navy Plymouth Percussion Rifle .64 caliber, 34” barrel. Long-range rear barrel sight. Fitted for saber bayonet. Marked on the top of breech 1864 with an anchor. Numbered on the tang 7995. Lockplate marked with eagle and US Whitney-Ville and dated 1864. Sling swivels with spur on triggerguard. Walnut stock. Barrel is smooth and bight with sharp markings. Rear sight is bright with sharp markings. Bands are polished bright. Lockplate and hammer are bright with sharp and crisp markings. The barrel is this rifle is smoothbore. Stock is excellent with a very clear cartouche. Stock has some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
239 J. Henry & Son Percussion Rifle .58 caliber, 35” barrel. Marked on the left flat of barrel at breech and on the rear of lock is J. Henry & Son. Front of barrel is tuned and fitted for a angular bayonet with bayonet lug on top of barrel. Another unusual feature is the hinge on the two-piece patchbox is exposed. Browned barrel with case colored lock. Walnut stock and brass mounted. Original Civil War leather sling. This rifle is all original retaining most of the original brown finish, with a light crust of dried cosmoline that has caused some pitting on the top of the breech. Lockplate still retaining most of the original case colors lightly fading. Brass with nice untouched patina. Stock is excellent with an open-grained look. This is an excellent example. $2,500 - $3,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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240 J. Henry Military Percussion Rifle .58 caliber, 35”octagonal-to-round barrel. Marked on the left flat of barrel and rear of the lockplate J. Henry & Son. Long-range rear barrel sight. Right side of barrel fitted with saber bayonet attachment. Brass mounted with walnut stock. Barrel has brown patina mixing with some pitting. Rear sight blends well with the barrel finish. Lock and hammer with nice dark patina. Stock is missing a small chuck of wood from the rear of the lockplate. Stock may have been cleaned. Brass still retains most of the gilt. Ex Collection F.W. Roebling III $2,000 - $3,000
241 J.H. Krider Militia Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 36” round barrel. Lockplate marked Krider. Brass tipped ramrod, brass buttplate, patchbox, triggerguard and nose cap. Iron barrel bands. Walnut stock. Original leather sling. Barrel is gunmetal grey with several areas of pitting around the percussion bolster spreading onto the barrel and up to the first band. Between the rear band and front band pitting is scattered. Lock and hammer with patina and some light pitting. Bore is poor. Brass with untouched patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
242 J.H. Kreider Rifle .58 caliber, 33” barrel, marked Philada. Lockplate marked Kreider. Notched rear barrel sight; small front sight. Brass-tipped ramrod. Brass barrel bands, buttplate, two-piece patchbox and triggerguard. Walnut stock. Barrel has most of the original brown finish just lightly fading. Sharp markings. Lock and hammer with a mottled grey to brown patina. Brass with untouched patina. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. $3,500 - $5,000 90
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243 Palmer Bolt Action Carbine .50 caliber, 20” round barrel. Lockplate marked U.S. FG Lamson & Co. Top of barrel marked Wm Palmer’s Patent. Saddle bar; walnut stock. Markings are sharp and crisp. Barrel retains most of the brown finish, just lightly faded. Lockplate and hammer retain most of the case colors, just turning dark. Stock is excellent with dark open-grained wood and mint cartouche. $3,000 - $5,000
244 Ballard Army Rifle .46 RF caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 21420. Three barrel bands. Brown Mfg & CO marked on the left side of frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel has turned to a dark plum. Frame has a dark mottled brown look with sharp and crisp markings. Stock with nicks and dings. Buttstock has a dirty look that will clean. Bore is good and will clean to excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
245 Brown Bolt Action Rifle .58 caliber RF, 34” barrel. Marked on top of bolt Brown Mfg Co Newburyport Mass. Patented Oct 17, 1871. Triggerguard, buttplate and nosecap are brass. Three barrel bands with walnut stock. Barrel and receiver have smooth brown patina, as do the bands. Stock has a dried look with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
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246 Colt Model 1855 Revolving Military Rifle .56 caliber, 31.5” barrel length, S/N 2488. Marked in the sighting groove Colt Hartford CT. USA. Patent markings in the flute of cylinder and on the left side of frame. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Original cleaning rod, brass nose cap, walnut forearm with walnut buttstock. Rare cleaning tip in trap of buttstock. Barrel is very nice with a brown patina. Frame is excellent with mottled brown look. Cylinder has been clean to bright with excellent markings. Buttstock and forearm is excellent with some nicks and dings. $4,000 - $6,000
247 Parker Snow Rifled Musket with Miller Alteration .58 caliber, 40” round barrel. Wm M Miller Patent May 1865, Meridan Mfg Co Meridan Conn. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Three barrel bands with walnut stock. Barrel is smooth and bright with some very minute speckling of pitting. Lockplate with very sharp and crisp markings. Hammer is a dull grey. Stock has been cleaned. $1,000 - $1,500
248 Whitney-Enfield Rifle .58 caliber, 33” barrel length. Two-leaf rear barrel sight. Numbered 38 on the saber bayonet lug. Lockplate marked E. Whitney. Iron mounted with brass trigger bow. Walnut stock with two barrel bands. Barrel and the lock have an even dark brown patina. Markings are very good. Stock is very good with dark patina and some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to very good. Brass triggerguard has untouched patina. $1,500 - $2,000 92
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249 Deringer Militia Percussion Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel. Converted to percussion using the bolster method. Lockplate marked Deringer Philadel. Two-leaf rear barrel sight. Three barrel bands with walnut stock. Barrel has several areas of black staining between the breech and the first barrel band. The staining thins out and spreads the length of the barrel. Lock and hammer have some pitting and have been cleaned. Stock is dark with some nicks and dings. A small sliver of wood missing from the area in front of the sideplate forward of the sidelock screw. $1,500 - $2,000
250 E. Whitney Enfield Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel. Lock marked E. Whitney. Long-range rear barrel sight. Iron mounted with brass bow on the triggerguard. Pewter tip nosecap. Three barrel bands. Walnut stock. All metal has been cleaned to bright with sharp edges. Long-range sight retains all of the blue finish, just lightly fading. Stock is excellent-plus with two large cartouches on the left flat opposite of the lock. Excellent example of the rare three-band of this US military long arm. $3,000 - $4,000
251 H.E. Leman Militia Rifle .58 caliber, 33” barrel. Open notched rear sight, front blade. Brown barrel and bands. Marked on the top of the barrel H.E. Leman, Lancaster PA. Lockplate marked H.E. Leman, Lancaster PA. Brass buttplate, brass nosecap, brass triggerguard and sideplate. Walnut stock Barrel retains most of the original brown finish lightly fading. Lock hammer with nice untouched dark mottled brown finish. Brass with nice untouched patina. Stock is excellent with dark open-grained look. There is a small piece of wood missing behind the rear barrel band. A small splinter missing from the back of the lock mortise. Overall an excellent example of this rare military arm. $1,500 - $2,500
252 Lee Arms Carbine .44 RF caliber, 21” barrel, S/N 1589. Marked on the left side of frame Lee Firearms Co Milwaukee Wisc. Stamped in the wood behind the triggerguard is J. Lee. Walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the blue finish turning plum. Frame has most of the blue finish turning plum. With a very nice overall even look. Stock has some nicks and dings. Bore is fair. $2,500 - $4,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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253 P.S. Justice Rifled Musket .69 caliber, 39” round barrel with long-range rear barrel sight. Marked P.S. Justice Phila. Lockplate marked Harper’s Ferry in the rear; with eagle and US. P.S. Justice on the front of lockplate. Brass-mounted with walnut stock. Barrel is a gunmetal grey with some pitting around the percussion bolster. Hammer and lock have cleaned and have light patina. Lockplate has very sharp markings. Brass with nice untouched patina. Stock has sharp edges with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
254 Merrill First Model Carbine .54 caliber, 22.125” barrel, S/N 4625. Serial number on the back of the lockplate. Marked on the front of lockplate J.H. Merrill Balto Pat July 1858, Apr 9 May 21-28 61. Brass buttplate, patchbox, triggerguard and front band. Most metal parts retain arsenal sub-inspection’s marks. Walnut stock. Barrel has a high polished bright finish. Breech and loading lever retain most of the case colored finish. The saddle bar still retains most of the case colors just missing on the bar where it is worn bright. Lock and hammer retain most of the case colored finish. Brass with nice untouched look. Stock with excellent open-grained look. Bore is good. $3,500 - $5,000
255 Maynard Second Model Carbine .50 caliber, 20” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 11987. Marked on right side of frame Manufactured By Mass Arms Co Chicopee Falls; on the left, Edward Maynard and patent dates. Left side of barrel with sub-inspector’s initials “GWS.” Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Blued barrel and case colored frame. Walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Frame retains most of the case colors. Stock is excellent with two mint cartouches. Stock also has a couple of nicks and dings; two bruises on the left side are caused from crating. $2,500 - $3,500
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256 Smith Civil War Carbine .50 caliber percussion, 21.5” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 19404. Manufactured by Mass Arms Co Poultney & Trimble. Blued finish with case colored frame. Iron mountings with walnut stock and forearm. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Frame retains all of the case colors. All of the screw heads retain their blue finish. Front forearm band has turned to a brown patina. Buttstock with very minimal nicks and dings and two mint cartouches. Forearm has two minimal dings. Overall the wood has that mint and crisp look with nice open-grained look. $2,500 - $3,000
257 Triplett & Scott Repeating Carbine .50 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 3168. Sling swivels on the top and bottom of the butt stock. Left side of frame marked Meridan Mfg Co Meridan Conn. Marked Kentucky on the frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Metal has nice sharp lines and crisp marking. Most of the metal has an even mottled grey look mixing with light brown patina. Bore is fair. Stock and forearm have some nicks and dings. A very old repair on the left side of stock in the wrist. $2,000 - $3,000
258 Gallenger Civil War Carbine .50 caliber percussion, 22” round barrel, S/N 13532. Lockplate marked Gallenger’s Patent. Manufacturd By Richardson & Overman Philada. Extra percussion nipple in patchbox. Walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish with some brown staining. Frame, lock and hammer retain most of the blue finish. Patchbox still retains its original finish. Buttstock has nice red open-grained look. Bore is mint. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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259 Gibbs Carbine .52 caliber, 22” round barrel. Top of breech marked L.H. Gibbs Pat Jany 9 1856. Lockplate marked Wm F. Brooks Manfr New York. Walnut stock. All metal surfaces have been clean to bright with some very minute traces of pitting. All markings are clear and readable. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to excellent. $5,000 - $7,000
260 British Greene Carbine .54 caliber, 18” blued barrel. Lockplate marked with a crown and “VR,” Mass Arms Co Chicopee Falls Mass. Case colored lock and hammer, case colored buttplate and patchbox. Blued upper and lower tang. Walnut buttstock. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish, just lightly faded. Breech still retains most of the very high polished blued finish. Hammer and lock retain most of the case harden finish, just lightly fading. Buttplate and patchbox cover have some colors, but turning brown. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $3,500 - $5,000
261 Needham Conversion of Rifled Musket .58 CF, 40” round barrel. Lockplate marked with eagle, US Bridesburg and dated 1862. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Barrel is bright and smooth with very sharp lines. Breech, breechblock, lock and hammer have a dark mottled brown look. Stock has nice dark open-grained look. Bore is excellent. Overall this is a better-than-average Needham conversion. $1,000 - $1,500
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262 Indian War Cavalry Carbine Sling Black leather complete with brass buckle, fittings and steel spring hook. Good. Light age and service wear. $500 - $700 263 Model 1881 Cavalry Dress Helmet Black felt with brass eagle plate and fittings, yellow cords and horse hair plume. $400 - $600 264 Model 1881 Artillery Dress Helmet Black felt with brass eagle plate and fittings, red cords and horse hair plume. $400 - $600 262
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265 Indian Wars Trapdoor Socket Bayonet 18” blade. $50 - $100
268 Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet 10” trowel shaped blade. 14.5” overall length in original leather scabbard with US rosette. Very good. $600 - $800
266 Model 1870 Brass-Handled Bayonet 20” blade length. Marked on the ricasso Ames Mfg Co; on the reverse USN, GGS, 1870. Brass fish-scale handle. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. Blade is gunmetal grey with some scattered black staining. Leather is good. $300 - $400
269 Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet Blued socket, bright blade in a reproduction leather scabbard. Excellent. $300 - $500 267 Brass-Handled Saber Bayonet for 1870 Navy Rifle 21.5” blade with cast brass handle. Blade is fair. $150 - $200
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270 M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet and Navy Metal Scabbard 18” blade. Retains much of the blued finish. Belt loop has brass “USN” escutcheon. $200 - $400
271 M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet and Rhode Island Militia Metal Scabbard 18” blade. Belt loop has “RIM” escutcheon. $100 - $300
272 M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet and Metal Scabbard 18” blade. Retaining a large amount of the blued finish. Belt loop has brass “US” escutcheon. $100 - $300
273 Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Socket Bayonet 18” blade. Retains most of the blued finish. $100 - $200
275 M1873 Trapdoor Socket Bayonet 18” blade. $100 - $200
274 Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet 18” blade. Retains most of the blued finish. $100 - $200
276 Springfield Model 1880 Rifleman Knife Blade with Springfield stamped on the handle with leather brass-mounted scabbard with a Watervliet Arsenal mark. Very good. $400 - $600
277 Model 1887 Hospital Corps US Army Knife 11.5” single-edged spear point blade. Side of blade marked in etched panel Hospital Corps U.S. Army in two lines. Steel quillon, ferrule and buttplate and turned wood grooved handle. With first-type leather scabbard mark Watervliet Arsenal. Excellent. $400 - $600
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278 Model 1887 Type 2 Hospital Knife, Leather Scabbards, Lot of 2 19” long. Arsenal marked; complete with sheet brass belt hooks. Good. Normal age and service wear. $300 - $400
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279 First Model 1865 Allin Rifle .58 caliber, 40” barrel with mint eagle on the rear flat at the tang. Two-leaf rear sight. Springfield marked lockplate and dated 1865. Three barrel bands and walnut stock. Barrel is smooth and bright. Barrel bands are excellent and bright. Rear sight retains all of the original blue finish. Breechblock retains all of the original blackened finish. Lockplate and hammer have nice case colors just slightly beginning to darken. Stock is almost mint with nice dark open-grained wood. Nice “SWP” cartouche. A small piece of wood added on the left side behind the rear sidelock screw. This is without a doubt done by the arsenal. Overall this rifle has a very nice, almost mint, look. A very hard rifle to find in this condition. $3,000 - $4,000
280 First Model Allin Springfield Rifle .58 RF caliber, 40” barrel. Single grooved breechblock with two-leaf rear barrel sight. Three barrel bands. Walnut stock. Barrel and breech is dark brown patina. Lockplate and hammer with brown patina and pitting mixing in. A small piece of wood missing by the ratchet extractor system. Stock with some nicks and dings. Stock appears to be a very old refinish during its period of use. $1,000 - $1,500
281 Winchester Model 1866 Rifle 44 RF caliber, 24.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 45822. Barrel has “PW” proof mark at the rear of barrel at the frame on top. Brass frame, nosecap, and buttplate. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel and magazine is gunmetal grey smooth with some pitting on the barrel. Brass has nice patina. Stock and forearm with snicks and dings. Bore is excellent. Action is tight, mechanically fine. $3,000 - $5,000
282 Model 1866 Short Rifle with Cadet Parts .50-70 caliber, 33” barrel. Has the 1867 cadet breechblock with the lighting cuts. Marked on top of the breechblock 1866 with eagle. Lockplate marked with eagle, US Springfield and dated 1867 in the rear of plate. Correct 1867 cadet rear barrel sight. Walnut stock. All metal surfaces have an even brown patina. Smooth with no pitting. This is a very old assembly, or quite possibly a restock using ‘67 cadet parts. Stock shows use with nicks and dings, and has an “ESA” cartouche in an oval on the left flat. $1,000 - $1,500 100
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283 Model 1867 Remington Rolling Block Cadet Navy Rifle .50-45 caliber, 32.5” round barrel. Anchor marked on the left side of frame. “P” over “FCW” on the right side of frame. Two-leaf rear barrel sight. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel has been clean with some light pitting. Frame has some light pitting with a gunmetal grey look. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
284 Remington Model 1867 Navy Carbine .50-45 caliber, 23.25” round barrel. Marked on the right side of frame “P” over “FCW” over anchor. Remington patent markings on the tang. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Sling swivels on the front band and rear of buttstock. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel retains most of the blue finish turning plum and mixing with a very light scale of pitting. Frame is very sharp and crisp with mottled brown look. Right side of forearm has a visible cartouche as well as on the wrist of stock. Stock and forearm with nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
285 Model 1868 Sharps Carbine .50-70 caliber, 22” barrel with three-groove rifling, S/N 86735. Lawrence rear barrel sight. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is grey with some patina and blue blending in. Frame has some of the original case colors showing. Buttstock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Readable “DFC” in a banner on the left side of stock. Bore is good. $1,500 - $2,500
286 Model 1867 Springfield Cadet Rifle .50-70 caliber, 33” barrel. Eagle on the left flat of receiver. Sub-inspector’s initials under breechblock strap on the left side of barrel. Thin lockplate marked with eagle, US Springfield and dated in the rear 1867. Correct rear barrel sight and ramrod. Walnut stock. All metal has an even flow of brown staining. All markings are very sharp and crisp. Stock has numerous dents and dings. Bore is very good and will clean to better. Another great treasure if you collect Trapdoors. JWB Collection $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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287 Model 1868 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .50-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 49272. Breechblock dated 1870 with eagle and crossed arrows. Lockplate marked with eagle, US Springfield 1863. Walnut stock. Barrel still has the burnished bright look with light brown patina. Bands are in the bright. Receiver and breechblock with original blackened finish. Lock and hammer with a mottled grey look. Stock is excellent with cartouches. Stock has some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
288 Model 1869 Springfield Cadet Trapdoor Rifle .50-70 caliber, 29.5” round barrel with M-68 rear barrel sight. Top of breechblock dated 1870 with eagle and crossed arrows. Dated 1864 on the lockplate with eagle and U.S. Springfield. Single shoulder ramrod. Walnut stock. Barrel is bright with some light pitting. Rear sight still retains its original black finish. Receiver and breechblock still retain most of the blacken finish. Lockplate has been clean to bright. Hammer with a mottled grey look. Stock with excellent sharp lines, some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
289 Springfield Sharps Trial Rifle Type 1 .50-70 caliber, 35” round barrel, S/N 34622. Rear barrel sight graduated 2, 3, 5, 7. Two barrel bands. Barrels were burnished bright and the action was colored hardened. Walnut stock and forearm. Total production 1300. Barrel is smooth and bright. Bands, band springs and nosecap have uniform look. The lockplate and hammer are silvery grey with some colors in the protected areas. Action has uniform silvery grey with some colors in the protected areas. Stock and forearm have some nicks and dings; left side of the stock has visible cartouche. Bore is excellent. This rifle overall is an excellent example of a Sharps Springfield Trial rifle. $2,500 - $4,000
290 Model 1870 Trial Springfield Trapdoor Carbine .50-70 caliber, 22” round barrel. Leaf is marked 2, 5, 7, 9; with the thin slider. Bright barrel, blackened breech and receiver. Lock and hammer were case colored. Walnut stock. Barrel has been cleaned to bright with no pitting and smooth. Breechblock and receiver have all of the blackened finish. On the lock and hammer, the colors have a dark patina. Triggerguard and buttplate are bright with some light speckling of stains. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. Just a hint of “ESA” cartouche is visible. Total production - 341 carbines. Ex Steve Marvin $3,000 - $4,500 102
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291 Model 1870 Trial Springfield Rolling Block Carbine .50-70 caliber, 22” round barrel. No barrel proofs. Rear sight is the Model 1868 type, ladder graduated to 2, 3, 5, 7, 9; with wide slider. Right side of frame is marked with eagle US Springfield 1870. Remington patent markings on the upper tang. Saddle bar on the left side. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel and action have been blued over. This may have been done by Springfield Arsenal, as this was the practice by SA when getting arms ready for surplus sales. All markings are sharp and crisp. Breechblock and hammer are polished bright. Front barrel band has been blued and matches the blue on the frame and barrel. Butt plate polished bright with very sharp US markings. Stock and forearm are in good condition with some nicks and dings. A dim, but readable, upside down “ESA” cartouche on the right side of the wrist. This is the third one of these carbine we have cataloged with this upside down ESA cartouche. Eight of these carbines are known to exist. A total of 317 were made and issued for trial. This is one of the rarest of the Indian War carbines. $8,000 - $10,000
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292 Model 1870 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .50-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel length. 1870 rear barrel sight. Breechblock marked Model 1870 with eagle over crossed arrows. Barrel has numbers stamped in the left side at breech “386.” Correct double shoulder ramrod. Stock is correct type for the Model 1870 with ski slope on the sides of the tang. All metal has an even brown patina with some very minute pitting mixing in. Stock is excellent with a nice old dark untouched patina, three dim cartouches on the left flat opposite of the lock. Bore will clean to excellent. Model 1870 rifles are the hardest Indian war rifles to find. $1,500 - $2,000
293 Winchester Hotchkiss Carbine .45-70 caliber, 24” round barrel with five land and groove rifling, S/N 16018. First model-style stock with the cutoff. The barrel and receiver have nice smooth brown patina. Stock is excellent with an “ESA/1878” cartouche and circle “P” firing proof behind triggerguard. This is a Winchester Hotchkiss barrel action in a Springfield Hotchkiss carbine stock. $3,000 - $4,500
294 Second Model Springfield Hotchkiss Carbine .45-70 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 6507. Barrel has three land and groove rifling. Barrel has “VP” and eagle stamped near the receiver on the left side of barrel. “HC” marked rear sight. Top of receiver marked with “HN” initials. Short bolt handle with “HN” marked in places. Still retains the original cleaning rods. Walnut stock. Barrel and receiver still retain most of the re-blue finish. Stock is void any oil finish, just a dry look. Bore is good. $1,500 - $2,000 104
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295 Model 1870 Ward-Burton Trial Carbine .50-70 caliber, 22” round barrel. Marked on the left flat of the receiver U.S. Springfield 1871 with an eagle. Correct rear barrel with the slide missing. Marked on top of the bolt Ward Burton Patent. Walnut stock. Total production 316 carbines. Barrel and receiver are cleaned to bright with some light evidence of pitting. Mostly smooth metal. Stock with nicks and dings. Left side of stock has two cartouches that are readable. Bore is excellent. $2,500 - $3,500
296 Model 1870 Trial Springfield Rolling Block Rifle .50-70 caliber, 36” round barrel. Left side of frame marked with eagle and U.S. Springfield 1870. Top of tang marked Remington’s Patent. Walnut stock and forearm. Total production was 1,008 rifles with 36” barrels. Barrel, bands and buttplate retain the original untouched burnished bright finish. Rear barrel sight retains all of the original blue finish. Frame with upper and lower tang retaining all of the original bright case colors. Stock with beautiful untouched red open-grained stock with a mint “ESA” cartouche and the “L” firing proof behind the triggerguard. Rear buttstock has a crate scratch on the left side near the wrist. Also a couple of crate dings on the forearm. Bore is mint. On a scale of 1-10 this is as close to a 9.9 as you will get. This rifle is outstanding. Ex Steve Marvin $4,000 - $6,000
297 Model 1870 Trial Ward Burton Carbine .50-70 caliber, 22” round barrel. No markings on the left side of receiver. Ward Burton marked on the top of the bolt. Correct trial M70 rear barrel sight with slider. Walnut stock. A very interesting modification on the inside of triggerguard with a knurled head that threads into the inner triggerguard. Plus a very unusual flat-head screw in the front triggerguard. With the absence of marking and cartouches this quite possibly is a prototype for the trial 1870 Ward Burton carbine. Barrel has a deep dark brown patina with very sharp edges and lines. Receiver still retains its blackened finish. Rear sight still retains a high black finish. Stock has some nicks and dings, but no traces of cartouches. $2,500 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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298 Model 1881 Springfield Marksman Rifle Presented to 1st Sergeant E.P. Wells .45-70 caliber, 28” round barrel with large “VP” eagle “P.” Engraved 1881 on the receiver. Threeclick tumbler. Smooth trigger. Engraved tang, breechblock, receiver, hammer, lock, buttplate and front band. Rear M-79 rear barrel sight. Contemporary made exact copy of the rear tang sight and front sight. The front sight on marksman rifles are very interesting in that they have a screw that goes through the front of the front sight base and lock in on the stud of front sight. The front hood removable sight has a spirit level across the back of the removable base. Flamed figure walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and fore end with Schnable horn tip. Hotchkiss buttplate with trap for cleaning rods, which are missing. Silver plaque in the butt pistol grip reads: Third Prize Marksman Rifle awarded by The War Department to First Sergeant E.P. Wells Co H 2nd Infantry Division Of the Pacific 1881 Two scores Five consecutive shots at 200, 400.600 yards total score 124. This particular rifle came from Ozzie Klaverstad who owned the famous Stagecoach collection. This rifle is pictured in color The Stagecoach Museum Gun Collection Book (1978) on page 21. When it came out it had been missing the rear and front sights, and was cracked in the wrist, with a diamond-shaped piece of ebony inlaid to hide the crack. Jack Haugh, who is in the Custom Longrifle Makers hall of fame did the restoration on this rifle. He brought back to life one of the great rarities of collecting U.S. military long arms. The rifle was well worth the restoration and done by one of Americans best and most prominent gunsmiths. The War Department ordered nine total rifles to be presented to the second, third and fourth place winners in each of the divisions, Pacific, Missouri and the Atlantic. Of the nine, four are known to exist. Beyond his demonstrated expertise as a marksman, Edward P. Wells (1844-1904) was a Civil War veteran who later enlisted in the regular army serving twenty-three years before retiring 106
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in November 1883. Wells’ Civil War service is something of a mystery as he apparently used the alias “Elmer Williams” possibly because of his age. Whatever the case, both names are confirmed in his pension application (as invalid) dated April 5, 1886 indicating service in both the 1st NY Cavalry and the 2nd US infantry. Born in Enterprise, Indiana on July 8, 1844, a rootsweb.com biography (transcribed from “The History of North Washington” published in 1904) that appears embellished has him serving as sixteen-year-old “Elmer Williams,” first in the three-month 12th Ohio, then in the 1st New York Cavalry for the duration. The biography has Williams-Wells riding with the Army of the Potomac as a “scout for Custer” and frequenting “General Sheridan’s headquarters,” having participated in no less than thirteen major engagements, including First Bull Run, Antietam, Cedar Creek, Petersburg and Five Forks to name but a few. Alternatively, HDS lists “Edward P. Wells” as having joined Company I, 20th New York Cavalry on September 1, 1864. Known as the McClellan Cavalry, this regiment was initially attached to the 18th Corps, Department of Virginia and North Carolina, and ended the war with the Army of the James, having seen limited action. Mustered out in June 1865, Williams-Wells appears to have soon re-enlisted in the regular army, being posted to Carlisle Barracks as a drillmaster. The rootsweb.com biography eludes to his subsequent service in the newly raised 7th Cavalry in which he served until November 1873. US Returns from Regular Army infantry Regiments 1821-1916 document Sergeant Edward P. Wells later career assigned to Company H, 2nd US Infantry at the Atlanta Depot beginning in July 1874. After reconstruction duty in the South the regiment was posted to the distant Department of the Columbia in 1877, campaigning in the Washington, Oregon and Idaho Territory against the Nez Perce and the Bannocks where the 2nd Infantry suffered one soldier killed, two wounded and ten deaths by other causes. During this period the records indicate
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The Spokane Times of November 6, 1879 filed this: “E.P. Wells returning from the Creedmoor rifle match passed through town last week, on his way to Fort Colville. He participated in match shooting at Vancouver and in California, from each place the best shots being selected. He came off victorious, winning the prize, as well as the honor of being the ‘crack shot’ of the Army. “ Sergeant Wells did not do as well in 1880, although, again, the matches were covered in San Francisco, Spokane and Philadelphia, and certainly other papers as well. Significantly, the August 20, 1882 edition of the United States Army and Navy Journal (Vol. XX, August 5, 1882-July 28, 1883) reporting news from the Department of the Columbia mentions Sgt. Wells and this very same Springfield: “There arrived at headquarters this week the U.S. Marksman’s rifle, the third prize, won by Sergt. E.P. Wells, 34 Inf., in last year’s contest. It is a beautiful gun, and has won the admiration of all the marksmen who have seen it.” After twenty-three years of continuous service First Sergeant Edward P. Wells mustered out of the army at Fort Spokane, Washington Territory on November 30, 1883. He stayed in the territory, moving near Springdale at Stevens County where his biography relates that he was “one of the leading ranchers and stockmen in the valley.” Wells did not marry until May 1894 and had no children from his union with widow Sadie E. Cook, a native of Iowa. The sergeant was a church-going man and a member of the Wallace Post No. 104, G.A.R. The acclaimed marksman died at age 60 on January 16, 1904 and was buried in the Springdale Cemetery. Barrel retains some of the original blue finish, just lightly fading and turning plum. Receiver is sharp and crisp with a silvery to grey mottled look. Breechblock has the same mottled grey look and evenly matches the receiver. Lockplate with some traces of blue finish with sharp and crisp engraving. Hammer is very sharp and crisp with some traces of color in the protected areas. Triggerguard is sharp and crisp with a silvery look. Buttplate has nice untouched patina with sharp and crisp engraving. Stock is now excellent beautiful fancy grained wood. $40,000 - $60,000
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299 Springfield Joslyn Rifle .50-60-450 Joslyn caliber, 35.5” round barrel, S/N 1513 on breechblock and breech plug. Two-leaf rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked U.S. Springfield and eagle, dated 1864 on the rear of lockplate. Three-band walnut stock. Barrel, breech and lock have nice even brown patina. Walnut stock with some nicks and dings. There is star inlaid in the wood behind the tang and another on the left side of stock. Bore is fair and will clean to better. $1,000 - $1,500
300 Ward Burton Trial Rifle .50-70 caliber, 32” round barrel. Model 1870 trial rear barrel sight. Top of bolt marked Ward Burton’s Patent. Two barrel bands, walnut stock. Receiver has blackened finish. Barrel with bright finish, also bands, triggerguard, buttplate, nosecap and cleaning rod. Stock has cartouche on the left side with some nicks and dings. Overall excellent trial rifle. $3,500 - $5,000
301 Model 1872 Springfield Rolling Block Army Rifle .50-70 caliber, 36” round barrel. M1870 rear barrel sight. Right side of frame marked U.S., eagle and Springfield 1872. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is bright and smooth; rear sight still retains all of the blue finish. Frame and breechblock have dark mottled brown mixing with case colors. Stock and forearm are excellent with “ESA” cartouche. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
302 Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Cadet .45-70 caliber, 29.5” round barrel, S/N 72132. Large “V P” and eagle barrel proofs. Early-style rear stepped base, 1873 barrel sight. Early lockplate with 1873 date. Long-wrist stock. All metal has an even uniform look with some original finish mixing with old dried cosmoline. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings and a very nice visible “ESA” cartouche. $1,000 - $1,500 110
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303 Springfield Hotchkiss Army Rifle 45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 554. “V P” eagle with US above; proofs marked at the breech on the left side of barrel. Barrel has three land and groove rifling. Winchester markings on the left side of the receiver. Long bolt handle. One-piece stock with magazine cut-off device above trigger. Barrel and receiver retaining most of the original blue finish with very sharp and crisp markings. Stock is very good and has three dents along the ramrod on the left side just to the rear of the front band. Stock still retains its original oil finish and has a very fine firing proof behind the triggerguard “circle P” with stock maker’s initial “J.” This is very rare rifle and seldom encountered today because only five hundred were produced and most of them were converted two carbines. Only five of these rifles are known in collections. Very rare US military long arm. Late Burton Kellerstead to A.C. Daum Collection $6,000 - $9,000
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304 Springfield Navy Rolling Block Rifle .50-70 caliber, 32.625” round barrel. Left side of frame marked with eagle and USN Springfield 1870. Upper tang with Remington’s Patent. Burnished bright barrel and frame with walnut stock and forearm. Barrel fitted for a saber bayonet. All metal has been lightly cleaned to bright with some light scatter of pitting. Stock and forearm are dark with some nicks and dings. A sharp and crisp “ESA” cartouche along with the firing proof behind the triggerguard, a fancy “GB” in a box. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
305 Model 1973 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine 45-70 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 22476. Barrel has large “V P” and eagle proof with a sub-inspector’s “C.” Lockplate dated 1873. Early course knurled hammer. 1873 carbine rear barrel sight. Correct long-wrist carbine stock. Barrel has been replaced and is mostly grey and smooth. Receiver and breechblock sharp and crisp with nice dark patina. Lockplate and hammer with dark plum patina. Stock is dark with some nicks and dings. Rear barrel sight has been replaced. There is an old repair around the saddle bar. $2,000 - $3,000
306 Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle W/Metcalfe Experimental Cartridge Block .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 67728. 1873 dated lockplate. Early style ‘73 first type breechblock; correct early style thumb latch. Original Metcalfe stock with attachment. Early-style ramrod with solid head. Metcalfe stocks are machined with a small flat near the front band so the attachment will fit flush against the stock. This stock has the arsenal machined flat. Barrel and receiver retain some original blue finish with the rest lightly fading. Breechblock still retains a blackened look. Lock has lightly faded. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. A very sharp and crisp “ESA” cartouche with a circle “P” behind the triggerguard. Excellent example of a Metcalf rifle. $2,000 - $3,000
307 Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel with a “P” proof at the receiver, S/N 44392. M-79 Buckhorn rear sight with “R” marking. Early lockplate with 1873 date; correct non-lipped hammer with oval checkering. Correct breechblock with Model 1873 eagle and crossed arrows. Correct early solid head ramrod with serrations. Long-wrist stock. Barrel and receiver retain all of the original blue finish. Breechblock has been refinished. Lock and hammer have all of the original blue finish. Stock has dark open-grained wood with a dim, but readable, “ESA” cartouche. $2,500 - $4,500 112
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308 Second Model Allin Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .50-70 caliber, 40” barrel. Top breechblock marked with eagle and dated 1866. Two-leaf rear barrel sight. Three barrel bands; walnut stock. Barrel retains its original burnished white finish. Bands are burnished white. Breechblock has all of its blackened finish. Rear sight has its blackened finish. Lock and hammer has most of the case colors, just slightly darkened. Stock has a dark red open-grained look with some nicks and dings. One old piece of wood missing from the front of lock. Stock retains a mint cartouche. Bore is excellent. $2,000 - $2,500
309 Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine .45-70 caliber, 22” round barrel with no barrel proofs, S/N 40494. Correct early style barrel and breechblock, high arch with Model 1873 eagle and crossed arrows markings. Lockplate with correct early style markings: eagle and US Springfield 1873. Correct early style hammer with deep hand-cut notching. Rear barrel sight is the correct early style marked to “5” on the right side of base and the leaf is graduated to 11. Front stacking swivel. Long-wrist carbine stock with solid butt. Barrel and receiver have an even look with a light brown patina and some plum bleeding through. Breechblock has a dull dark blue finish. Lock and hammer with uniform look and retaining most of the original dull blue finish. Triggerguard, front band and buttplate with traces of blue finish. Stock is excellent with no traces of a cartouche, but very good overall. This carbine has a very nice “grown together” look and not having been assembled from parts. Very nice early Springfield carbine. $2,500 - $3,500
310 Winchester Model 1873 First Model Rifle .44-40 caliber, 24.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 23988. Early rifle with raised rails and thumb print dust cover. Walnut stock and forearm. A brass plate inlay in the left side of stock: Warren W. Morhaus, Sarance Lakes Sept 22 1877. Barrel and magazine tube are sharp and crisp with traces of original blue finish mixing with plum. Frame has some original blue finish with some areas that have been cleaned. Buttstock and forearm are nice with some nicks and dings. Bore is good will clean to better. $3,000 - $4,500
311 Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .38-40 caliber, 24.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 221969B. Blued finish with walnut stock and forearm. Barrel and magazine tube retain 60% of the original blue finish. Frame retains about 70% of the original blue finish. Stock and forearm still retain some of the original varnished finish with some nicks and dings. Bore is good. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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312 1875 Third Model Officer’s Trapdoor Springfield Rifle .45-70 caliber, 26” round barrel with large “V P” eagle “P.” Large “A” on the top of barrel at the receiver. 1879 rear-type sight leaf marked with “R” and graduated to 12. “Ski slopes” of sight with serrations. Left side of sight base marked with “R” and 1-5. Engraved breechblock, top of receiver, lockplate and hammer. Engraved tang, trigger bow, top of buttplate. Groove Kelton-style single-set trigger. Correct last-type tang sight with front folding globe. Checkered walnut stock with engraved white metal tip. With wood ramrod and plated tip and cleaning jag. Barrel and rear barrel retain most of the original blue finish, just lightly thinning. There has been some repair of the front sight with heat leaving signs of a halo. Breechblock, lock and hammer have been re-case colored. Rear tang still retains original case colors. Triggerguard has the same colors as the lock. Rear tang sight still has all of the original finish. Stock and pistol grip are excellent, retaining all of the original finish with some dings and dents. Stock still retains a crisp “SWP/1885” cartouche and a sharp circle “P” firing proof. Cleaning rod is a replacement and the small pin on the end of barrel for the ramrod head to fit in is missing. Bore is excellent. $6,000 - $8,000
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313 Model 1875 Officer’s Rifle .45-70 caliber, 26” round barrel. Receiver is marked 1881. Barrel with large “V P” and eagle “P.” “R” on top of barrel at receiver. This has the wide receiver and breechblock. Engraved receiver, tang, breechblock, lock and hammer, trigger bow and top of buttplate. Third-type tang sight front folding beach sight. Original course checkered walnut stock and pistol grip with engraved second-type white metal tip. Barrel and rear barrel sight still retain some original blue finish mixing with plum patina. Receiver, breechblock, lock and hammer have a nice untouched patina. All metal surfaces have an even look with sharp and crisp markings. Stock has untouched patina with some nicks and dings. An excellent “1881/SWP” cartouche and firing proof the circle “P.” $7,000 - $10,000 114
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314 Model 1875 Lee Vertical Action Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel. M73 rear barrel sight, no barrel proofs. Blued finish with walnut stock. Barrel and receiver retain most of the original blue finish. Some very minute wear to the high edges of the receiver. Hammer retains most of the blue finish. Triggerguard retains most of the blue finish with some slight wear on the front of the triggerguard. Stock has a mint “ESA” cartouche and the firing proof. Some crating dents on the buttstock - two on the right and three on the left. Overall the stock has that mint yellow open-grained look. Total production was 150. Rare military arm. $4,000 - $6,000
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315 Model 1875 Springfield Officer’s Rifle .45-70 caliber, 26” round barrel with no barrel proofs. Rear stepped 1873 barrel sight with graduations to 11 on the leaf. Sight base marked 1-4; no 50 marking. Single-set trigger. Engraved receiver and tang. Engraved lock and hammer. Lockplate is dated 1873. Early narrow-style receiver with square shoulders and square shoulder breechblock. Marked on top of the breechblock Model 1873 with eagle and crossed arrows. Correct early-style Sharps tang sight with the corners of the base being rounded. This sight was actually made at Springfield by the Bull Brothers. Engraved thumb latch. Engraved cadet buttplate. Early-style checkered walnut stock with correct early-style engraved white metal tip with fingers. Ramrod is a replacement with brass ferule. Barrel retains most of the reblued finish. Receiver has been toned down. Hammer still retains some traces of the original case colors. Lockplate has nice original mottled grey look with traces of colors. Stock is excellent; having been cleaned and no oil finish applied, it has a dry look. Overall it is a good example of a Springfield first Model officer’s rifle. $6,000 - $8,000
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316 Model 1877 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine .45-70 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 75908. Barrel with large “V P” and eagle. Correct 1877 carbine rear barrel sight with the “C” and ladder graduated to 12 and the windage to 6. Square shoulder receiver and breechblock with US Model 1873 markings. Short-wrist stock with keyhole cut for cleaning rod. Barrel, breechblock and receiver are smooth and grey-to-brown. Lockplate and hammer retain most of the blue finish. Stock has been cleaned and refinished. A very faint cartouche. $1,000 - $1,500
317 Model 1877 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel, S/N 104333. Large “V P” eagle “P.” Early 1877 rear barrel sight with the serrations on the ramps of the sight base. Walnut stock with leather sling. Barrel retains all of the original blue finish. Breechblock and tang retains all of the original case colors. Lock and hammer with all of the original blue finish. Buttplate has some blue finish missing from the top edge. Triggerguard and bands retain all of the original blue finish. Stock has some nicks and dings with a mint “ESA/1878” cartouche; as well the firing proof is mint. An excellent rifle. $2,500 - $3,000
318 Model 1879 Cadet Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 29.5” round barrel with large “V P” eagle “P,” S/N 179280. M-79 rear sight. Long-wrist walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the blue finish. Breechblock has been refinished. Receiver retains most of the original finish. Lock and hammer still retain most of the original blue finish, just darkening a little. Stock is good with some nicks and dings. A readable “SWP/1881” cartouche in a box. Bore is very good. $800 - $1,200
319 Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine .45-70 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 182373*. Star marked after the serial number. Large “V P” eagle “P” on the barrel left side at breech. Early-style 1873 lock, hammer with coarse checkering. M-79 rear sight marked with “C” for carbine. Walnut stock with “SWP/1881” cartouche. Circle “P” firing proof behind triggerguard. This is a very fine star-marked carbine, retaining most of the original blue finish on the barrel and receiver. Breechblock retains most of the case coloring. Lockplate and hammer have a lightly faded pasty blue finish. Trigger bow and front band retain most of the original blue finish. Buttplate retains most of the blue finish, losing some blue on the heel and toe of the buttplate. Original cleaning rod in the trap of butt. Stock is excellent with very sharp cartouche and firing proof. These carbines were assembled by Springfield Arsenal from parts for a militia contract for U.S. Army reserve and Guard units. $2,500 - $3,000 116
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320 Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel with large “V P” eagle “P,” S/N 174953. Early lockplate with 1873 date, Buckhorn rear barrel sight with “R” marking. Walnut stock. Barrel and receiver has a faded blue finish. Breechblock with a blue finish. Lock and hammer have a faded blue finish with some light scattered pitting. Stock is void of any finish. Stock has been cleaned and left dry. $500 - $700
321 Springfield Hotchkiss Navy Rifle Second Model .45-70 caliber, 28.75” round barrel, S/N 5111. “HN” stamped into the bolt handle, the top of receiver, and the top of barrel at breech along with WWK US and anchor. Large “V P” and eagle. Rear barrel sight is a replacement. Walnut stock. Barrel and the action are smooth grey-tobrown. Bolt handle has been cleaned. Stock has been cleaned, but still retains a good “SWP/1880” cartouche in the corner of the buttplate on left side of stock. Nice firing proof “P.” Overall a good second model Navy rifle. $3,000 - $5,000
322 Model 1879 Remington Lee Magazine Bolt Action Army Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 9720. Barrel marked on the left side at receiver “V P” and “US.” Top of receiver marked Lee Arms Co Bridgeport Conn, Patented Nov 4th 1879. US marked under the Remington markings. “DFC” marked on the top of the receiver and on top of the bolt lug. Rear barrel sight marked on the left flat “RL.” Original leather sling walnut stock. Behind the triggerguard is marked with “6,” “DFC” and a fancy “P” with serifs. This rifle is about as good as it gets, retaining all of its original blue finish. The band springs have all of the high fired blue finish. The stock has some crating dings, but is outstanding overall. On a scale of 1-10 this is a 9.6. $2,000 - $3,000
323 Model 1879 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel, S/N 107764. Large “V P” eagle “P” barrel proofs at the left side at breech. Walnut stock Barrel, receiver and breechblock have a uniform blue-to-brown patina finish. Lock and hammer match well with a blue turning plum. Stock has been cleaned. No cartouches. Bore is very good. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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324 Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine .45-70 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 139206. Large “V P” with eagle barrel proofs. Carbine ‘79 Buckhorn marked with “C,” graduated to 15; on the leaf also marked with a “C.” Blued barrel and receiver, blued lock and hammer, case colored breechblock marked U.S Model 1873. Thumb latch is a Model 1884 style. Case colored tang. Blued buttplate and triggerguard. Cleaning rods contained in the trap of the buttstock with broken shell extractor. Walnut stock. Barrel, receiver, lock and hammer retain most of the original blue finish, just slightly fading. Some wear to high edges. Triggerguard has an old refinished blue. Buttplate retains most of the blue finish. Thumb latch is a later replacement. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. A very sharp and crisp “SWP/1880” cartouche. Stock is also very dark with oil stain. Nice firing proof behind the triggerguard with stock maker’s initials. Bore is excellent. $4,000 - $6,000
325 Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel S/N 208110. Large “V P” eagle “P” with large “A” on top of barrel. Buffington rear barrel sight. Walnut stock. All metal is sharp and crisp with light brown patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. No cartouche. Small area on the left side below rear sidelock screw has area that has been filled in. Bore is good. $700 - $1,000
326 Remington Lee Model 1879 Bolt Action Rifle .45-70 caliber, 29.25” round barrel, S/N 829. Top flat of receiver marked Lee Arms Company Bridgeport Conn. Early flat-style magazine with guide on the left side. Left side of barrel stamped near the receiver with anchor and “P” over “WMF.” Walnut stock. Most of the blue finish has fade to a nice brown patina. Markings are sharp and clear. Stock shows some nicks and dings. The US Navy contracted for 1,300 rifles. $1,000 - $1,500
327 U.S Model 1880 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle W/Angular Sliding Bayonet .45-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel, S/N 155166. Barrel has large “V P” with eagle markings on the left side of barrel at breech. Walnut stock. Barrel retains all of the original blue finish lightly turning plum. Breechblock retains all of the original case colors. Hammer and lockplate retain most of the original blue finish. Stock is excellent with a mint “1881/SWP” cartouche. Original leather sling. Bore is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000 118
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328 Springfield Sharps Rifle Type II .50-70 caliber, 35” round barrel, S/N 95. Made with the un-altered thinner lockplate in the 1874 style. M-70 rear barrel sight. Walnut stock and forearm. Total of 300 produced. Barrel is still in the white with very minute brown staining. Lock and frame are grey with traces of color turning brown. The other side has some nice case colors remaining. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Dim cartouche. Bore is good and will clean to better. $3,500 - $5,000
329 Model 1881 Springfield Trapdoor Shotgun (Forager) .20 gauge, 26” round barrel, S/N 823. Front shotgun-style bead. Breechblock marked 1881. Early-style lockplate with eagle and US Springfield and dated 1873. Correct walnut stock. These shotguns were issued to infantry cooks to forage for food. Total of 1380 were produced. Some of the serial numbers can be located and documented by SRS Springfield research service. Barrel has been lightly cleaned to bright with sharp and crisp edges. Receiver and breechblock with an even dark plum look. Lockplate and hammer with even look. Dark untouched open-grained wood. Overall very good. $1,500 - $2,000
330 Model 1881 Springfield Trapdoor Forager .20 gauge, 26” round barrel, S/N 351. Front shotgun-style bead. Breechblock marked 1881. Early style lockplate with eagle and US Springfield and dated 1873. Correct walnut stock. These shotguns were issued to infantry cooks to forage for food. Total of 1380 were produced. Some of the serial numbers can be located and documented by SRS Springfield research service. Barrel retains much of the original blue just slightly turning plum. Receiver and breechblock with dark plum finish. Hammer and lock with some original finish. Stock with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
331 Model 1881 Springfield Long-Range Rifle .45-80 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 162443. Barrel is rifled with six lands and grooves. Large “V P” eagle “P” with “HGR” marked on the top and left side of barrel at breech. M79 rear sight with bull adjusting knob. Hotchkiss butt. Walnut stock. Total production of the 1881 longrange rifle of this type was 160 rifles. Barrel, receiver and breechblock have a smooth metal with brown patina. Lock and hammer have a blue turning brown. Overall the metal has a nice even look. Stock is good with some nicks and dings. A dim, but readable, cartouche. Firing proof is visible behind the triggerguard. Bore is excellent. A very good example of a long range rifle. $4,500 - $6,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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332 Model 1882 Trapdoor Springfield Experimental Short Rifle .45-70 caliber, 28” round barrel with “TRB,” S/N 197432. Top of breechblock marked U.S Model 1873. Large “V P” with eagle marked on the left side of barrel at receiver and an “R” on top of the barrel. Rear Buckhorn-style rear sight marked 28 R. Top of sight leaf marked “28” in the left hand corner. Leaf is graduated to 13. The Buckhorn slide is cut out to allow left and right movement. It has the friction ring on the extractor. Bent sling swivels. Walnut stock. This particular short rifle comes with paperwork from extensive research done by Frank Malloy of Springfield Research Service. This rifle was issued to the 23rd Infantry unit stationed at Fort Union, New Mexico for accuracy testing. Barrel retains some original blue finish mixing with patina. Receiver and breechblock are very sharp and crisp with a nice pasty blue look. Lock and hammer still retain traces of blue finish. Stock is very good with some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to very good. This rifle has nice even look. Total of 28 were made and only about ten are known to exist in museums and private collections. This one comes with the documentation from SRS. A very rare US military long arm. $15,000 - $18,000 120
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333 Springfield Spencer Alteration Carbine to Rifle .56-50 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 18965. Trial rifle rear sight pattern 1868. Blued barrel with case colored frame and lock. Original ramrod. Two barrel bands. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Some scratches in the blue along the top between the barrel bands. Rear sight retains all of its blue finish. Bands retain most of the case colored finish. Frame retains all of the vivid case colors. Lock and hammer still retain most of the case colors, just lightly fading. Rear stock has a deep scratch running from the rear of the lockplate to the buttplate, about 6”. Otherwise the stock and forearm are excellent with a mint “ESA” cartouche. An excellent example of a trial rifle by Springfield Arsenal. $4,000 - $6,000
334 1882 U.S. Magazine Rifle by Chaffee-Reese .45-70 caliber, 28” round barrel. Large “V P” and eagle barrel proofs. Top flat of receiver marked U.S. - Springfield 1884. Rear barrel sight has the C-R markings. Two barrel bands, front with stacking swivel. Walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the blue finish, just lightly fading. Some very fine pitting at the receiver. Some light pitting on the receiver mixing blue turning plum. Stock has been lightly cleaned with a very strong cartouche located in the upper corner of the buttplate on the left side of stock. Nice circle “P” behind the triggerguard. $1,500 - $2,000
335 Sharps-Borchardt Military Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32” round barrel, S/N 7549. Marked behind the rear barrel sight Old Reliable Sharps Rifle Co Bridgeport Conn. Blued finish. Walnut stock and forearm. Steel checkered buttplate. Barrel and action retain most of the original blue finish with some light brown speckling blending into the blue finish. All markings are sharp and crisp. Stock has some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
336 Model 1884 Experimental Springfield Trapdoor Rifle W/RR .45-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel, S/N 321310. Early Buffington rear barrel sight with the rack and pinion. Early-style knobs on the rear sight with “R” marking. Large “V P” and eagle markings with large “A” on top of barrel. Hooded front sight. Flat-style latch on the ramrod. Cartouche SWP/1885. Walnut stock. Barrel retains some blue finish, the rest is turning plum. Receiver retains some blue finish with nice sharp edges. Breechblock retains some case colors on the bottom. The top is sharp and crisp with nice brown patina. Lockplate and hammer retain some traces of blue finish. Stock has some nicks and dings with a very nice cartouche and firing proof. Bore is excellent. $6,000 - $8,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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337 Model 1884 Cadet Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 29.5” round barrel, S/N 566180. Buffington rear sight. Solid triggerguard. Walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the blue finish just lightly fading to a plum. Breechblock retains most of the case colors just fading on the top of breechblock. Lock and hammer have traces of blue finish turning to a plum. Stock has some nicks and dings with a very strong “SWP/1893” cartouche. Excellent totally correct cadet rifle. $1,000 - $1,500
338 Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine .45-70 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 380305, circa 1887. Barrel with large “V P” and eagle; a large “A” on top of the barrel near the receiver. Buffington rear carbine sight, band with groove for sight to rest in. Grooved trigger, blued barrel with case colored breechblock. Walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the arsenal re-blue. Receiver retains most of the blue finish. Breechblock retains all of its original case colors. Triggerguard retains most of the original blue finish. Lock and hammer retain most of the blue finish, just lightly fading. Still has the original cleaning rod in the trap of buttstock. Stock has been cleaned and left with no finish. The cartouche has been enhanced. Stock has a gouge above the cartouche near the saddle bar. A faint “P” behind triggerguard. Overall a very nice carbine. $2,000 - $3,000
339 Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 445462. Large “V P” eagle “P” marked on the left side of barrel at breech. A large “A” on top of barrel. Grooved Kelton trigger. Buffington rear sight. Walnut stock. Barrel, bands, triggerguard, buttplate, nosecap and rear barrel sight retain most of the vivid blue finish. Breechblock and tang retain all of the bright vivid case colors. Lock and hammer retain most of the blue finish. Stock is excellent with a dried look. A mint “SWP/1889” cartouche and firing proof. $1,500 - $2,000
340 Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle RRB .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel RRB with large “V P” eagle “P,” S/N 306359. Rear Buffington sight with the “R” marking and the early rack and pinion ladder. Flat latch on the ramrod bayonet. Walnut stock. Barrel has some of the original blue finish, just lightly fading, with some pitting on the top of barrel between the rear band and front band. Lock and hammer still retain a faded blue finish. Stock has some nicks and dings. $3,000 - $3,500 122
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341 Model 1886 Experimental Carbine .45-70 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 342705. “XC” marked rear Buffington rear barrel sight. Barrel with large “V P” and eagle. Breechblock dated 1884. Bent front swivel rear sling swivel inlaid into the stock. Trap in buttplate for cleaning rods. Full walnut stock. Barrel is smooth and grey. Receiver has nice brown patina with matching look on the breechblock and tang. Hammer has a blue look with the lockplate having a brown patina. Cleaning rods are missing. Stock is good with some nicks and dings. Total production was 1000 of this carbine. $1,500 - $2,500
342 Model 1888 Experimental Positive Cam Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 415738. Large “V P” eagle “P,” with large “A” on top of the barrel. Receiver has the mill cut to accommodate the shoulder on the latch. The latch has the reverse threaded worm to rotate back and forth. Screw above the thumb latch in the breechblock. Thumb latch has the shoulder. Buffington rear sight. Walnut stock. Barrel retains a soft pasty blue. Rear barrel sight has most of the blue finish. Breechblock with some of the case coloring turning dark. Lock and hammer with some blue finish. Stock is excellent with a very crisp “SWP/1888” cartouche and firing proof. Bore is excellent. Total production 100. Very rare US military long arm. $4,000 - $6,000
343 Model 1889 RRB Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel, S/N 524816. Large “V P” and eagle “P” markings on the left side of barrel at the breech. Rear Buffington rear barrel sight. Breechblock dated 1884. Leather sling, walnut stock. Barrel retains all of the original blue finish. Breechblock retains all of its original case colored finish. Tang retains all of the original colors, just lightly darkened. Triggerguard and buttplate retain most of the original blue finish. Stock is excellent with a mint “1891/SWP” cartouche. This rifle is as close to mint as you will find. $1,500 - $2,000
344 Model 1889 Springfield Trapdoor RRB .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 533886. Large “V P” and eagle “P.” Buffington rear barrel sight marked with “R.” Walnut stock has large numbers 47 over 80 incised into the right side of stock - probably unit markings. Original leather sling. This rifle overall is excellent, retaining most of the original blued finish on all of the parts. Stock with original oiled finish. Some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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345 First Model Henry Rifle .44 RF caliber, 24.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 235. With first model-style barrel markings, front sight, square cut in frame where the cartridge following rests. Lever with no latch. Early perch-belly buttstock with early style comb, early rounded buttplate. Original hickory four-piece cleaning rods with iron ferules. Original 1000-yard barrel sight. Sight leaf is missing. Varnished stock. Barrel is smooth with most of the original blue turned to a very nice plum. When you roll this rifle you can see blue through the plum. Rear sight evenly matches the barrel in finish, a plum with iridescence of blue finish bleeding through. Brass frame shows honest “carry wear,” but no abuse. However, the frame has the most beautiful dark mustard colored crystallization throughout. Hammer has patina with original finish mixing in. Lever has deep dark brown patina. Buttplate has the same beautiful crystallization evenly matching the frame. Buttstock has had a repair in the toe that is a period repair. Buttstock still retains most of the original varnished finish. Bore will clean to excellent. The rifling is very sharp; there is some dirt that will clean out if one chooses to do so. Cleaning rods are excellent. Overall this is an excellent example of an early First Model Henry rifle. This untouched Henry has all of the correct early features of the no-lever-latch rifles with no upgrading or replacement parts. Study of the survival rate of these early no-lever-latch rifles indicate they are the scarcest variation of the Henry rifles including the iron frame. $40,000 - $60,000 124
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346 Winchester Flat-Side Hi-Wall Musket .45-70 caliber, 32” round barrel, S/N 9854. Top of barrel forward of rear barrel sight marked Manufactured By the Winchester Repeating Arms Company New Haven Conn. Sometimes referred to as the “thickside.” Walnut stock and forearm Barrel finish has faded to a patina with some blue finish. Frame is a mottled grey with some colors very light. Some light pitting on the left side of the frame at the top. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
347 Winchester First Model Hotchkiss Navy Rifle .45-70 caliber, 29” barrel, S/N 2150. Marked on the barrel at the breech “WMF,” US, anchor, “V P,” and eagle. Two barrel bands. Walnut stock. Barrel is grey-to-brown, but smooth with sharp and crisp markings. Receiver retains most of the blue finish, just lightly turning plum. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $2,500 - $3,500
348 Third Winchester Hotchkiss Rifle .45-70 caliber, 28” round barrel, S/N 32376. Marked on the left side of barrel at breech US VP in an oval over DFC. Also marked on bolt handle is DFC. Marked on the left side of frame is US over DFC. Upper tang marked Model 1883 with serifs. Patent markings on bottom tang. Winchester markings on barrel forward of front band. Blued barrel with case colored frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Two barrel bands. Barrel, rear sight and bands retain most of the original blue finish. Frame retains most of the case colors. Stock and forearm still retain the original oil finish. A mint cartouche on the left side of the stock on the wrist. Bore is excellent. $2,500 - $3,000
349 Winchester Hotchkiss Navy Rifle .45-70 caliber, 29” round barrel, no serial number. “HC” marked rear barrel sight. Barrel marked at breech WWK ,R, US, anchor, V P, and eagle. Walnut stock. All metal is grey with some pitting. A large piece of wood missing from the right side at the tang. Stock is void of any finish. $600 - $1,000 126
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350 Sharps Business Rifle .45-70 caliber, 28” round barrel, S/N 159439. Marked on the top of barrel forward of the rear sight in a banner Old Reliable, then Sharps Rifle Company Bridgeport Conn. Near the breech marked Cal 45 on the left side of barrel near the breech marked Business 45. Doubleset triggers, silver blade front sight, R.S. Lawrence rear barrel sight. Walnut stock and forearm. Comes with factory letter from Dr. Dick Labowski. Rifle was shipped on March 13 1877 to B. Kittredge & Co., Cincinnati Ohio. Most of these rifles found their way to Texas for buffalo hunting. Barrel is smooth with a dark patina. Lockplate and action have a dark patina which evenly matches the barrel. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore is good and will clean to excellent. $3,000 - $5,000
351 Schuler Hartley & Graham Springfield Sporting Rifle .40-65 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, S/N 21120. Freund-style rear leaf sight with large Buckhorn. Front blade sight. Course checkered walnut stock with ebony tip. Buttplate with sliding Winchester-style trap. Most of these rifles were made up using early parts purchased from SA in surplus sales. They came with various barrel lengths from 26” to 34”. They were advertised by SH&G and Whitney Arms. All metal parts are sharp and crisp with a very nice uniform patina. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
352 Mass Marked Peabody Rifle .45-70 caliber, 33” round barrel. Marked on the left side of the frame Peabody’s Pat July 22, 1862 Manfd By Providence Tool Co, Prov RI. Walnut stock and forearm. All metal is smooth and browned. Walnut stock and forearm are good, have a dry look with some nicks and dings. Cleaning rod is not correct for this rifle. Bore is good. $800 - $1,200
353 Peabody Military Rifle 45-70 caliber, 33” round barrel. Marked on the left side of the frame Peabody’s Pat July 22, 1862 Manfd By Providence Tool Co, Prov RI. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel retains most of the blue finish. Frame has a nice mottled grey look. Stock and forearm are dark with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $750 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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354 Trapdoor Model 1905 Fencing Musket Type 4 Excellent overall retaining most of the original finish with an excellent stock that has a mint “SWP/1884” cartouche. $600 - $800
355 Remington Keene Rifle .45-70 caliber, 25” round barrel. Blued barrel and magazine tube. Walnut stock. Barrel and magazine still retain most of the original blue finish, just lightly fading on the top between rear barrel sight and first band. Receiver retains most of the original blue finish. Bolt still retains some of the hardened finish. Bore is excellent. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
356 Remington Keene Navy Rifle .45-70 caliber, 29.25” round barrel. Patent markings on the top of the bolt. Blued receiver and barrel, with oiled finish stock. Two barrel bands. 250 of these rifles were ordered by the department of Navy for the Marine Corps. Barrel and receiver retain most of the original blue finish. Hammer and top of bolt still retain most of the case colored finish. Bolt handle is a mottled brown. Bands, nosecap and cleaning rod have untouched light brown patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. Ex Roebling Collection $3,500 - $5,000 128
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357 Lot of Gun Stocks and Ramrods Original unfinished stock for Winchester carbine; rough unfinished stock for a M63 Remington Zouave; three forearms, two for Remington Rolling Block and one unknown. 12 cleaning rods. All are reproductions. Excellent. $500 - $1,000
359 M1873 Trapdoor Socket Bayonet and 1885 Pattern Metal Scabbard 18” blade. Retains most of the blued finish. Scabbard with brass belt hook. $100 - $300
361 Model 1892 Krag Bayonet 11.5” blade, dated at the ricasso 189, U.S. on the reverse. Walnut handles, with type II blued scabbard. Blade has been cleaned to bright with the last digit of the date missing. Scabbard retains most of the original blue finish. $200 - $300
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358 Gold Bullion Sword Knots, Lot of 2 Two different patterns, officer quality. Good condition. $200 - $400
360 M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet and 1885 Pattern Metal Scabbard 18” blade. Retains most of the blued finish. Scabbard with brass belt hook. $100 - $300
362 Model 1892 Krag Rifle Bayonet 11.5” blade. Marked at the ricasso US, and on the reverse dated 1895. Walnut handles. Early first-type scabbard. Good. $200 - $300
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363 M1882 Remington Lee Socket Bayonet 21.25” unmarked blade. $100 - $300
365 US Model 1895 Winchester Short Bayonet 7.75” blade. Maker marked on the crossguard. Scabbard complete with steel belt hook. Good condition. $800 - $1,200
367 Krag Bayonet Dated 1902 11.5” blade, dated 1902 and marked US. Walnut handles. Blued type 4 scabbard. Blade has nice crisp lines with some black staining. Handles and pommel have a dried grease look. Scabbard is good. $200 - $300 130
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364 Lee Navy Model 1895 Bayonet 8” blade. Marked with a “T” in a triangle. Scabbard with leather belt loop. Good condition. $300 - $500
366 Enfield Saber Bayonet 22.5” blade with fuller. Steel pommel and crossguard. Checkered wood handle. Leather scabbard with white buff leather frog. $200 - $300
368 Krag Bowie Bayonet 9.125” clip point blade. US marked on one side and dated 1900 on the other side. Walnut handles. Blued metal scabbard. Blade is in excellent condition with sharp and crisp markings. Handle is excellent. Scabbard has most of the blue blending with some brown stains. $1,500 - $2,500
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369 Krag Bolo Bayonet 10.25� blade. Marked U.S. and on the other side dated 1902. Original wood handles, with original blued scabbard. This bayonet is pictured in the book by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy (USAR Ret.), The Krag Rifle. 1986, page 125 (bottom). Scabbard retains 80 percent of the original blue just slightly fading. Blade has some staining caused by cosmolene dried to the blade leaving some black staining mixing with pitting. Overall an excellent example of a bayonet with the total production 56: 50 in 1902 and 6 in 1903. A very rare U.S. bayonet with great provenance. Ex Lt. Col. Bill Brophy $8,000 - $10,000
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370 Model 1841 Springfield Cadet Rifle .54 caliber, 40” barrel. Small “V P” and eagle barrel proofs, dated 1844 on the tang. Lockplate is marked Springfield and dated 1844 with eagle and US. Iron mounted with walnut stock. Total production, 450. Barrel and tang are smooth with a dark brown patina. Bands have brown patina. Lock and hammer with dark patina. The lock plate has the bridle screws that have an enlarged look. Stock with some nicks and dings. $4,000 - $6,000
371 Model 1892 Springfield Krag Rifle, Second Type .30-40 caliber, 30” barrel length, S/N 20842. Blued barrel and receiver with walnut stock and handguard. Markings on left side of receiver in two lines “US” above “1894 Springfield Armory.” Cartouche on the left side of “JSA” above “1896” in script. At the end of the stock is marked “A” above “55.” Has typical Second Type double-barrel strap. This is an example of an 1892 being upgraded to an 1896. This is a very interesting specimen which is rarely encountered in this variation and such complete condition. This rifle is in very good to excellent condition. The stock and handguard are in very good shape with only minor nicks and dings. The barrel and receiver retain most of the blue. The sideplate has some pitting and front band has most of the blue, but flaking. Bore is in very good condition. $1,500 - $2,500
372 Model 1892 Springfield Krag, Second Type .30-40 caliber, 30” barrel length, S/N 17988. Blued barrel and receiver, with walnut stock and handguard. Markings on left side of receiver in two lines “US” over “1894 Springfield Armory” followed by serial number. Firing proof mark of script “P” behind the triggerguard. Has Second Type double strap upper barrel band. This is a great specimen of a Model 1892 Krag Rifle Second Type and will enhance a Krag collection. This rifle is in very good to excellent condition. The barrel and receiver retain much of the re-finished blue with some minor pitting on the receiver. Possibly factory re-blued. The barrel does have some scratches. The walnut stock and handguard are in good shape with some minor nicks, dings and a hairline crack at buttplate. The lower barrel band has a darkening patina and the upper barrel band has an even dark patina. The bore is in fair condition, but can clean to better. $2,500 - $3,000
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373 Model 1892 Springfield Krag Rifle Second Type 30-40 caliber, 30” barrel length, S/N 2727. Blued barrel and receiver with walnut stock and handguard. Has Second Type double strap upper band. Markings on left side of receiver on two lines “US” above “1894 Springfield Armory” followed by the serial number. Has cartouche on left side of stock “JSA” above “1894” in script with a “P” behind triggerguard. Rifle is in good to excellent condition. The barrel and receiver retain most of the blue which blends to an even patina. The markings and cartouche are very sharp and crisp. The barrel bands have an even blue-to-gray patina. The walnut stock and handguard are in very good condition with minimal nicks and dings. The bore is in good condition. This is a very nice 1892 Second Type rifle. $2,000 - $3,000
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374 Model 1892 Springfield Krag Rifle First Model .30-40 caliber, 30” barrel length, S/N 1451. Blue barrel, hardened receiver with walnut stock and handguard. Markings on left side of receiver in two lines “US” over “1894 Springfield Armory” and serial number. Correct 1892 rear barrel site and muzzle is flat-crowned. Brass tipped cleaning rod and solid front band. Correct unaltered receiver and bolt. Correct buttstock with straight-toe buttplate. This rifle is in very good cleaned condition. There is some very light pitting on the entire breech. All of the metal parts are faded blue which has been lightly cleaned of accumulated dirt and fine rust. The stock is in excellent clean condition. The cartouche of “SWP” script is faint on the left side of the stock, as is the “P” behind the trigger guard. This is a very fine specimen of a very early 1892 rifle that is unaltered and in uniform condition. First model Krag rifles seldom come up for sale. $4,000 - $6,000
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375 Winchester Model 1895 30-40 caliber, 28” round barrel, S/N 15797. “KSM” marked on the left side of hammer, “KSM” marked on the left side of lever. Large U.S. on the top of the receiver. “KSM” on the top of breech. Winchester Model 1895 marked on the top of the tang. Walnut stock and forearm. Frame and lever with sharp lines and a even brown patina. Barrel has a dark patina. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore is fair. A rare Winchester musket. $1,000 - $1,500
376 Winchester Lee Straight-Pull Rifle 6mm Lee caliber (236), 28” round barrel, S/N 9206. Winchester markings on the left side of receiver. Marked on top of receiver USN. Walnut stock and handguard. Blue finish on the barrel and receiver has traces blending with brown and grey. Stock is good with some nicks and dings. Shows exposure to salty air. $1,000 - $1,500
377 **Model 1899 Krag Carbine 30-40 caliber, 22” barrel length, S/N 353496. Blue barrel receiver with open-grain walnut stock and handguard. Markings on left side of the receiver in two lines “US” over “Model 1899 Springfield Armory” followed by serial number. Cartouche on left side “JSA” over “1901” in script. Large “P” marked behind the triggerguard. Has a large bump right before site which indicates an 1901. Site also marked with a “C.” This carbine is in mint condition. The markings and cartouche are very sharp and crisp. The stock and handguard have very minor nicks and dings. The barrel retains much of the original blue on the barrel and mottled receiver. The bore is in very good condition. This is an exceptional specimen of an Model 1899 Krag Carbine. $1,500 - $2,500 134
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378 **Model 1898 Springfield Krag Rifle with Parkhurst Clip Attachment .30-40 caliber, 30” barrel length, S/N 236004. Blue barrel and receiver, walnut stock and handguard. Standard double strap upper band. Markings on the left side of the receiver in double line “US” above “Model 1898 Springfield Armory” followed by serial number. Cartouche on stock in script of “JSA” over “1899.” Firing proof “P” behind triggerguard. Receiver has an arsenal-installed Parkhurst clip device. This is absolutely an outstanding Krag Rifle for any collector and very rare to find with arsenal-installed Parkhurst device. This is Krag rifle is very strong. The barrel and receiver retain most of the blue, but lightly fading. The upper and lower band have most of the blue. The receiver retains much of the mottled blue finish. The side plate’s mottled finish is speckled. The stock and handguard is in outstanding condition, only a few minor scratches. The cartouche is very clear and the markings on the receiver are very sharp and crisp. Bore is in very good to excellent condition. Overall condition is very good. This is an outstanding specimen. $6,000 - $8,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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379 **Model 1898 Springfield Krag Rifle with 26” Barrel with Rare Krag Bayonet .30-40 caliber, 26” barrel length, S/N 387787. Blue barrel; barrel bands with hardened receiver. Walnut stock and handguard. Has 1901 modified rear sight. Markings on left side of the receiver in two lines “US” over “Model 1898 Springfield Armory” followed by serial number. Has cartouche on left side of stock of “JSA” over “1902” in script. Has “P” firing proof marking behind triggerguard. Comes complete with a rare Krag Bayonet made specifically made for the 26” barrel. The bayonet has “US” and “1902” marked on the ricasso. The handle is marked on each side: one side is “34,” and the other side is “2 D.” Marked “26” on the pommel. The bayonet has a metal scabbard. The serial number of this Krag falls in the very rare group that is a Board of Ordinance rifle. The War Department wanted to find a rifle that met the demands of the infantry and cavalry, thus reducing cost and connecting both branches. Discovering one shoulder arm for both branches would be a huge cost savings and reduce any logistical issues. There were only 100 rifles made and issued to the Plattsburgh Barracks, New York for trial. This specimen comes complete with the rare bayonet as well. The barrel and barrel bands retain much of the original blue finish. The receiver has a nice hardened finish. The walnut stock and handguard are in great condition with minor nicks and dings. The markings and cartouche are sharp and crisp. The bore is in very good condition. The bayonet has a dark patina on the handle. The metal parts have a metal to plum patina. The scabbard has minor nicks and dings. The blade is in good condition and the markings are sharp and crisp. Overall condition is very good. $6,000 - $8,000
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380 **Model 1898 Springfield Krag Rifle .30-40 caliber, 30” barrel length, S/N 246356. Blue barrel and receiver with walnut stock and handguard. Has standard Second Type double strap upper band. Markings on receiver in double lines “US” over “Model 1898 Springfield Armory” followed by serial number. Has cartouche “JSA” over “1900” in script and firing proof “P” behind triggerguard. “54” marked in front of receiver. On the bottom part of the stock in marked “Harry E. Spears 92 U.S.W.V.” This is a fine Krag rifle, a very fine collector’s piece. The barrel and receiver retain most of the blue. The upper and lower barrel bands have a plum patina. The walnut stock and handguard have nicks and dings that are consistent with use. The cartouche and markings are very sharp and crisp. The bore is in good condition. Overall condition is very good condition. This is a great addition to any collection. $1,000 - $1,500
381 Model 1898 Springfield Krag Carbine .30-40 caliber, 22” barrel length, S/N 117072. Blue barrel and hardened receiver. Walnut stock and handguard. Markings on left side of the receiver in two lines “US” over “Model 1898 Springfield Armory” and serial number. Cartouche of “JSA” in script on the left side of the stock and “P” behind the triggerguard. Has an 1896 carbine rear sight. This carbine has the short stock, barrel band, and sling ring of the 1896 carbine. This is a very rare carbine and only appear in the serial number range of 110000 - 160000. This carbine is in overall excellent condition. The markings and cartouche are very sharp and crisp. The barrel retains much of the original blue and has faded to a nice plum. The receiver is in excellent condition and the bore is in very good condition. The stock and handguard have minor nicks and dings. This is a very rare and unaltered true 1898 Springfield Krag carbine. $1,500 - $2,000
382 **Model 1899 Philippine Constabulary Carbine .30-40 caliber, 22” barrel length, S/N 228709. Blue barrel and blue receiver with walnut stock and handguard. Markings on the left side of the receiver in two lines “US” over “Model 1899 Springfield Armory” followed by serial number. Cartouche on left side of stock “JSA” over “1901” in script with “P” right behind triggerguard. Has original leather sling. This is an exceptional specimen of a constabulary carbine. The markings and cartouche are very sharp and crisp. Barrel and receiver retain most of the original blue with some thinning and a couple of small areas of pitting between the rear band and front band. The stock and handguard have minor nicks and dings. The leather sling does have a split on the bottom part of sling and is not connected to sling swivel. There is some light and fine pitting on the magazine wall. Barrel bands have very light fine pitting. Bore is in very good condition. This carbine is in outstanding condition. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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383 WWI European Hand-Held Brass Trench Periscope 23.25” long, marked “B.26.” Good condition. $300 - $400
386 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver .44 caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 144235. Address Samuel Colt New York. Brass triggerguard, iron backstrap. Sub-inspector’s initials on barrel and backstrap. Walnut grips. Barrel, cylinder, frame and hammer have a nice uniform grey look blending with pitting. Edges are sharp. All numbers match. Walnut grips are good and has a heart carved upside down on the right grip at bottom with tiny brass nail at the top and bottom of heart. Bottom edge of grip is rough with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
384 US M1912 Training Bayonet 16” leather-covered blade. Good condition. $200 - $400
385 Model 1905 RIA Bayonet 16” blade. Marked RIA with flaming bomb, dated 1917. Blued blade; wood handle. 1907-type scabbard. Bayonet is excellent. $300 - $500 138
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387 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, US Marked .45 caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 113279. Case colored frame and hammer. Blued barrel, cylinder, trigger, triggerguard and back strap. Walnut grips with cartouche marking “DFC” which was for inspector David F. Clark, dated 1884. Markings on top of barrel “Colts PT F.A. MFG. Co. Hartford CT USA” and marked “US” on left side of frame. Comes complete with a modern petition case with all tools and accessories. This is a great example of Tommy Haas’s restoration. This gun is all matching and is beautifully restored. Retains most of all the restored blue finish. Walnut grips are new with very sharp cartouche. Case is 100%. New condition. $3,000 - $5,000
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388 Model 1808 North Flintlock Pistol .64 caliber, 10.125” barrel length. Lockplate marked S. North Berlin Conn in three lines at the rear. Underneath the pan it is marked with eagle and U. States. Walnut stock with brass furniture. All markings are clear and legible; lines are sharp. Barrel and backstrap have nice dark grey patina and smooth. Lockplate and hammer with a grey and brown blending in to a smooth patina. Brass furniture with a patina. Stock has been oiled over, but nice dark appearance and sharp lines. $6,000 - $8,000
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389 Smith & Wesson Model 3 Second Model Single Action .44 caliber, 8” barrel length, S/N 17902*. Factory re-blued finish with case colored hammer, trigger and triggerguard. Walnut grips with squared butt profile. Fluted cylinder. Markings on top of barrel “Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass USA Pat July 10 60 Jan 17 Feb 17 July 11 65 & Aug 24 69.” This gun was factory re-blued as indicated by the * after the serial number and marked “7.12” under the grips. Majority of the re-blued finish remains on barrel, frame and cylinder. Traces on case color on trigger, triggerguard and hammer. Walnut grips show minor wear with nicks and dings. Bore is in very good condition. Overall condition is very good. $2,000 - $4,000
390 Colt Model 1896 Army Revolver .38 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 150698. Marked on the bottom of the grip frame U.S. Army Model 1896. Blued finish with walnut grips. Grips have inspectors’ marks on both sides: right side “RAC,” and the left side is dated 1896 with “TCD” cartouche. Retaining most of the original blue finish with some wear to the high edges. Grips have nice readable cartouches with some nicks and dings. Still retains most of the original varnish finish. Revolver is excellent overall and is a very rare unaltered revolver. $1,000 - $1,500 391 **Colt Model 1911 Army .45 auto caliber, 5” barrel length, S/N 6260. Blue finish with early checkered walnut grips. Marked on the left side of frame United States Property. Pistol retains much original blue finish. With very sharp and crisp markings. Barrel has most of the original blue finish; barrel is a later replacement, but blue finish blends very well and has a nice balanced look overall. Clip may be a later replacement. Bore is very good as are grips. $2,500 - $3,500 OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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392 **1906 Navy Commercial Luger 9mm caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 64330. Marked on top of the toggle “DWM.” Marked on top “100” forward of the rear sight. Commercial markings on the left flat of barrel, also on the left side of toggle. Blued finish with checkered walnut grips. Pistol has nice overall look, retaining most of the original blue finish. Checkered grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
395 **1914 Artillery Luger by DWM 9mm caliber, 8” barrel length, S/N 8783. Tangent rear barrel sight marked on top of the frame 1918. “DWM” marked on top of the toggle. Blued finish with checkered walnut grips. Comes with reproduction holster, shoulder stock and extra magazine holster. With one original extra clip. Pistol retains most of the original blue finish, just slightly fading. Nice sharp crisp edges and markings. Grips are very good. Bore is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
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393 **1906 Commercial Luger 9mm caliber, 4” barrel length, S/N 8572. Marked “DWM” on the top of the toggle. Crown with an “N” on the left flat barrel, and on the left side of the toggle and on the bottom of barrel above the serial number. Blued finish with checkered grips. Pistol retains most of the original blue finish. Grips have been cleaned, but are in excellent condition. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
396 WWI German Luger Snail Drum Magazine and Leather Carrier 9mm caliber, 32-round capacity, S/N 242330. Well-marked. Lot includes a contemporary replica leather carrier. Good condition. $800 - $1,200
394 **1914 Navy Luger 9mm caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 6886. Marked “DWM” on the top of toggle and dated 1917. Marked on the left flat of barrel with a crown, and then two crowns with “M.” Marked “100” forward of the rear sight. Blued finish with checkered walnut grips. All numbers match. Pistol retains much of the original blue finish with some light brown specks blending into the finish. Bore is excellent. Grips are very good. $1,500 - $2,500
397 C96 Mauser Broom-Handle Pistol .30 Mauser, 5.5” barrel, S/N 83043. Marked on the top flat of barrel Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf. Small-hole hammer, finely grooved walnut grips. Blued finish. With original walnut stock numbered to the pistol. Pistol retains most of the blue finish. The safety and rear sight have been re-colored. All lines are very sharp and crisp. Grips are excellent. Bore is very good. Wood holster stock is excellent condition with some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
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398 **1903 Springfield Rifle with Warner Swazy Scope .30-06 caliber, 24.75” barrel length, S/N 931152. Barrel, receiver and bolt action have a parkerized finish. The lower barrel band is blued. Walnut stock and handguard. Markings on top of barrel in 5 lines “US Springfield Armory Model 1903” followed by serial number. The top of the barrel is marked in 3 lines behind front site “SA (flaming bomb) 7-18.” Has cartouche marking on left side of stock in a box “DAL” and firing proof “P” behind triggerguard. Right side of stock is marked “MASS RIFLE TEAM.” This rifle has been modified for use with 1913 Warner Swazy telescope and comes with a 1913 Warner Swazy telescope with rubber eye and leather case. The scope is marked “2918.” The leather case is marked in three lines “R.I.A. 1918 T.C.C.” Barrel, receiver and bolt action retain the parkerized finish. The lower barrel band retains much of the blue finish. The walnut stock and handguard are in excellent condition with minor nicks and dings. The markings and cartouche are very sharp and crisp. Bore is in very good condition. Overall condition is very good. $8,000 - $10,000
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399 **1903 Springfield Rifle Hoffer Thompson .22 caliber, 24.75” barrel length, S/N 586848. Blue barrel, barrel bands and bolt action with walnut stock and handguard. Markings on top of barrel in five lines “US Springfield Armory Model 1903” followed by serial number. No firing proof markings ,just a small “18” behind the triggerguard. Markings at the tip of the barrel right behind front sight “SA (bomb with flames) 3-15.” Marking on the muzzle right below the barrel “22.” Cartouche on left side of the stock “JSA” in a box. This 1903 Springfield Hoffer Thompson is a fine example of a gallery practice rifle. Hoffer Thompsons have been found in three variations: one with no stock bolts, one with one stock bolt and one with two stock bolts. This one with no stock bolts is a very early one. The barrel, barrel bands and bolt action retain most of the original blue. The walnut stock and handguard are in good condition with nicks and dings. All the markings are sharp and crisp. The cartouche is excellent. The bore is in very good shape. Overall condition is very good. $2,000 - $3,000
400 **Model 1903 Springfield Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24.75” barrel length, S/N 456388. Blue barrel, barrel bands and receiver. Walnut stock and handguard. Markings on top of barrel in five lines “US Springfield Armory Model 1903” followed by serial number. Markings at the tip of the barrel behind the front site in three lines “SA (bomb with flames) 2-11.” Cartouche on left side of stock in a box “JFC” and firing proof marking “P” right behind triggerguard. “56” marked on top of stock above buttplate. Rack number is marked on right side of stock in three lines “ I 14 56.” This is a beautiful example of a pre-World War I 1903 rifle. This rifle is in very good condition. The barrel, barrel bands and receiver retain most of the original blue finish. The walnut stock and handguard have nicks and dings. The markings, cartouche and proof markings are all very sharp and crisp. The rack markings are a little faded, but are good. The bore is in good condition. A fine example of a true and unaltered Model 1903 Springfield rifle. $1,500 - $2,500
401 **Model 1917 Eddystone Rifle .30-06 caliber, 26” barrel, S/N 1267973. Barrel dated “11-18 E.” Marked on the receiver US Model 1917 Eddystone. Walnut stock. Excellent overall with a good bore. $500 - $700 142
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402 **Springfield M-1 Garand Gas Trap Rifle .30 caliber, 23.25” barrel length, S/N 5827. Other assembly numbered parts D 28287, C 46005, C 46006, C 46025 and D 28293. Blue barrel, receiver and barrel band. New stainless steel muzzle with walnut stock and handguard. Markings on top of receiver in five lines “US Rifle” over “Cal 30 M1” over “Springfield” over “Armory” over serial number. Double cartouche markings on left side of stock “JSP” and firing proof marking “P” behind triggerguard. Although not all original, this is a very fine specimen of a M1 Gas Trap. This M1 Gas Trap rifle is made of parts. It is a beautifully restored piece of mismatching parts. The stock and handguard are in very good condition with minor nicks and dings. The barrel and receiver retain much of the blue. The markings on the receiver are sharp and crisp. The firing proof is sharp and crisp. The cartouche is sharp, but fading on the lower left corner of the marking. The muzzle is a reproduction made of stainless steel. Bore is in good condition. Overall condition is very good for a beautifully restored M1 Garand Gas Trap rifle. $6,000 - $8,000
403 **1922 Springfield M-1 .22 caliber, 24.5” barrel length, S/N 18435. Blue barrel with polished bright bolt action. Has the Type B walnut stock with checkered National Match-style buttplate. Markings on top of the barrel “US Springfield Armory M1922 M.I. Cal. 22” followed by serial number. Has marking on left side of barrel “Long Rifle Cart’ge Only.” This is a very fine specimen of a 1922 Springfield M-1. The rifle is in very good condition. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Bolt action has a nice polished bright finish. Walnut stock is in good shape with a few nicks and dings. The bore is in good condition. Overall is very good condition. $2,000 - $2,500
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404 **Model 1922 Springfield Rifle .22 caliber, 24.5” barrel length, S/N 865. Blue barrel with polished bolt action and walnut stock. Has a blued barrel band with two sling swivels on the stock. Markings are in six lines on top of barrel “US Springfield Armory Model of 1922 Cal. 22” followed by serial number. Markings at the tip of the barrel below the front sight in three lines “SA (bomb with flames) 7-22.” This is a superb specimen of a 1922 Springfield Rifle. It is in excellent condition. The barrel and barrel band retain most of the original blue. The walnut stock is excellent with minor nicks and dings. Markings are very sharp and crisp. Bore is in excellent condition. Overall condition is excellent. This is a rare 1922 Springfield 22 caliber rifle as most were modified to the M1 or M2. Ex Burton Kellerstead $3,500 - $4,500
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405 **Johnson Model 1941 Rifle .30-06 caliber, 23.25” barrel length, S/N B3740. Roughed, turned and blued vented barrel and receiver of rough casting. Walnut stock and fore end. Markings on top of the receiver in five lines “Cal 30-06 Semi Auto” over “Johnson Automatics” over “Model of 1941” over “Made in Providence, R.I., U.S.A.” over serial number. Has marking on receiver in a triangle “Cranston Arms Co.” Has M2 rear sight marked in meters. Johnson developed this semi-auto rifle to compete against the Springfield Armory M1. The U.S. Army never approved the Johnson Model 1941, however at the onset of the U.S. entering World War II, the Marine Corps used many of these rifles that were ordered by the Dutch Military. The Marine Corps desired a rapid fire rifle so the Model 1941 was issued to Para-marine battalions and used on the Pacific front. This is a fine example of a Marine Corps Johnson Model 1941 rifle. The walnut stock and fore end have nicks and dings with a very small chip in the stock at the magazine clip. The magazine has a nice plum patina. The barrel and the receiver retain most of the roughed and turned blue finish. The markings are sharp and crisp. The bore is in very good condition. Overall condition is very good. $4,000 - $6,000 144
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406 Hoffer-Thompson .22 Cal. Auxiliary Chamber Cartridges, Lot of 5, and Cleaning Rod Cartridges are 3.25” long with spring action. Complete with wood-handled cleaning tool. Good condition. $300 - $500
407 M1 Garand Leather Scabbard Marked Boyt 42 Complete with straps and metal bolt cover. Good condition. $200 - $400
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408 Cased Colt Robert E. Lee Commemorative .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 848. Case colored frame, loading lever, hammer; blued barrel and cylinder. Brass triggerguard and back strap. Walnut grips. Markings on left side “Robert E. Lee Commemorative Nineteen Seventy One” and on top of barrel “Address Saml Colt New York City.” Naval battle scene engraved on cylinder. Comes complete with all accessories in commemorative walnut case. Excellent condition. Walnut box does have a deep scratch on top. $600 - $900
409 Reproduction Model Navy 1851 Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 18054. Case colored frame, loading lever and hammer. Blue barrel and cylinder with engraved naval scene. Walnut grips. Markings on left side of barrel “The Spesco Corp. Atlanta, Georgia” and on the right side of barrel “Cal 36 Model Navy 1851 Made in Italy.” Reproduction in excellent condition. Walnut grips have minor nicks and dings. $100 - $200
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410 Reproduction Colt 1851 Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagon barrel length, S/N 27981. Case colored frame and loading lever. Blued barrel and cylinder with silver-plated brass triggerguard and back strap. Walnut grips. Markings on top of barrel “Address Saml Colt New York City.” Naval battle scene engraved on cylinder. Excellent condition. New in the box. $300 - $500
411 Reproduction Colt 1860 Revolver .44 caliber, 8” barrel length, S/N 211062. Case colored frame and loading lever. Blue barrel and cylinder, brass back strap and triggerguard with walnut grips. Markings on top of barrel “Address Col. Saml Colt New York US America.” Excellent condition. New in the box. $300 - $500
412 Colt Reproduction 1860 Army Revolver .44 caliber, 8” barrel length, S/N 210425. Case colored frame, loading lever and hammer. Blued barrel and cylinder with brass triggerguard and backstrap. Walnut grips. Markings on top of barrel “Address Col. Saml Colt New York US America.” Naval battle scene on cylinder. Excellent condition. New in the box. $300 - $500
413 Colt Reproduction Model 1861 Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 40287. Case colored frame, loading lever and hammer. Blue barrel and cylinder with naval battle scene engraved on cylinder. Walnut grips. Markings on top of barrel Address Col Samuel Colt New York US America. Excellent condition. New in the box. $300 - $500
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414 Reproduction Colt 1862 Pocket Navy .36 caliber, 5.5” barrel length, S/N 51048. Case colored frame, loading lever and hammer. Blue barrel and cylinder. Silver-plated brass triggerguard and back strap. Walnut grips. Marking on top of barrel Address Col. Saml Colt New York US America. Excellent condition. New in the box. $300 - $500
416 Reproduction Colt 3rd Model Dragoon .44 caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 30987. Case colored frame, lever and hammer. Blued barrel and cylinder with brass triggerguard and back strap. Walnut grips. Markings on top of barrel “Address Saml Colt New York City.” Engraved Indian battle scene on cylinder. Excellent condition. New in the box. $400 - $600 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
415 Reproduction Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 27555. Case colored frame, loading lever and hammer. Blued barrel and cylinder with brass triggerguard and back strap. Walnut grips. Markings on top of barrel Address Saml Colt New York City. Engraved Indian battle scene on cylinder. Excellent condition. New in the box. $300 - $500
417 Colt Reproduction Baby Dragoon Revolver .31 caliber, 4” octagonal barrel length, S/N 16724. Case colored frame, loading lever and hammer. Blued barrel and cylinder. Silver-plated brass triggerguard and back strap. Walnut grips. Markings on top of barrel Address Saml Colt New York City. Excellent condition. New in the box. $300 - $500 OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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418 Colt Reproduction Pocket Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 5.5” octagonal barrel length, S/N 52793. Case colored frame, loading lever, hammer. Blued barrel and cylinder. Silver-plated brass triggerguard and back strap. Walnut grips. Markings on top of barrel Address Col Saml Colt New York US America. Engraved cylinder scene of a stagecoach being held up. Excellent condition. New in the box. $300 - $500
420 Colt Reproduction Walker .44 caliber, 9” barrel length, S/N 2765. Case color frame and hammer. Blue barrel, trigger and back strap with brass triggerguard. Walnut grips. Marking on top of barrel Address Saml Colt New York City and on right side of barrel is US 1847. Engraved Indian battle scene on cylinder. Excellent condition. New in the box. $400 - $650 148
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419 Reproduction Colt Second Model Dragoon Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 33358. Case colored frame, hammer and lever. Blue barrel and cylinder. Brass triggerguard and back strap. Walnut grips. Markings on top of barrel Address Saml Colt New York City. Engraved Indian battle scene on cylinder. Excellent condition. New in the box. $400 - $600
421 *Colt Model 1911 .45 auto caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 1628WWI. Blue finish with checkered wood grips. New in the box. $800 - $1,200
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422 Full-Stock Percussion Rifle .32 caliber, 43” octagonal barrel. Maker’s inscription plate on top of barrel, but not readable. Buckhorn rear sight. Blade front sight. Forward action percussion lock. Engraved four-piece patchbox with bone inlays. Over 20 silver inlays consisting of fish, five-pointed stars, acorns, eagle clutching sheaths of wheat and arrows. Maple stock with cheek piece. Barrel with s brown patina. Stock has patina and shows some restoration with a piece of wood added on the right side of barrel .5” by .5” by 20” long. Overall nice patina on the stock. $2,000 - $3,000
423 Percussion Half-Stock Plains Rifle by Slotter & Co. with A.J. Plate, San Francisco Agent Markings .50 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, 1.125” across the flats. Top of barrel marked Slotter & Co Phila, made for A.J. Plate, San Francisco. Marked at the breech Gain Twist Wart 986. Back-action percussion lock marked Slotter & Co Phila. Double-set triggers, Buckhorn rear sight with front blade sight, brass furniture. Walnut stock with checkered wrist. Barrel has sharp lines, speckled with brown stains. Some pitting around the percussion bolster. Lock and hammer with even grey-to-brown look. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. Very nice example of a California Plains rifle. $2,000 - $3,000
424 British Martini Rifle .577/450 caliber, 33” barrel, S/N 14495. Left side of frame marked B.S.A. [crown] “V” over “H.” Walnut stock and forearm. All metal has nice brown patina finish. Two pieces of wood missing behind the tang. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore is fair. $400 - $600
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425 Mixed Lot of Antique Gun Parts, Original and Replica Over 40 pieces including hammers, sights, triggerguards, etc. Good condition. $200 - $400
426 British East India Co. Type E Brown Bess Socket Bayonet 16” blade. $100 - $300
427 British East India Co. Type E Brown Bess Socket Bayonet 16” blade. $100 - $300
428 Sheffield Bowie Knife by Meridith & Son 10” clip point blade with etched panel Death To Abolition. Marked near the ricasso Meridith & Son. Stag handles. Silver guard and ferule. Silver pommel. Leather scabbard with silver tip and throat. This is a 20th century copy. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
429 Contemporary James Lowe Horse Head Pommel Bowie Knife 10.5” large clip point blade, marked near the ricasso James Lowe Sheffield. German silver guard, horn handle, German silver horse head pommel. German silver throat and tip. Leather scabbard. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
430 Bowie Knife by Manson, Sheffield 6” spear point blade with etched panel: Never Draw Me Without Reason Nor Sheath Me Without Honor. German silver cast handle with German silver guard. Marked on the ricasso Manson Sheffield. Gold embossed leather sheath. Excellent. $650 - $1,000
431 IXL California Commemorative Bowie Knife 9.5” clip point blade engraved with an eagle and Geo Wostenholm V Son Sole Manufacturer of the Celebrated IXL Cutlery. The American Pride Equal Rights Equal Laws Equal Justice to All. Stag handles, German silver guard. Embossed leather scabbard with German silver tip and throat. Excellent. $500 - $750
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432 Bowie Knife 8” ciphered clip point blade. Pressed German silver handles with vines, leaves and grapes. Embossed leather scabbard with German silver tip and throat. Blade has nice untouched patina with some small areas of staining. Leather scabbard has some minor scuffs. Overall excellent. $800 - $1,200
Bibliography Brophy, Lt. Col. William S. (USAR Ret.) 1986 The Krag Rifle. Gun Room Press. 433 Contemporary Bowie Knife 7.25” clip point blade. Silver coffin head-shaped pommel and silver guard. Bone handles. Excellent. $500 - $1,000
Flayderman, Norm 2007 Guide to Antique American Firearms and their Values. F + W Media, Inc. Hardin, Albert N., Jr. 1964 The American Bayonet, 1776 – 1964. Pennsauken (NJ): Publ. by the Author. Moller, George 2011 American Military Shoulder Arms. Vol. I: Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms. University of New Mexico Press. Moller, George 2011 American Military Shoulder Arms. Vol. II: From the 1790s to the End of the Flintlock Period. University of New Mexico Press. Moller, George 2012 American Military Shoulder Arms. Vol. III: Flintlock Alterations and Muzzleloading Percussion Shoulder Arms, 1840-1865. University of New Mexico Press.
434 Contemporary Bowie Knife 12.5” clip point blade. Stag handle, pewter coffin head, half-horse / half-alligator pommel. No scabbard. Blade has a light coat of red rust that has patinated. Overall excellent. $400 - $600 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
Reilly, Robert 1990 American Socket Bayonets and Scabbards. Lincoln (RI): Andrew Mowbray, Inc. Winant, Lewis 1959 Early Percussion Firearms. William Morrow & Company. OCTOBER 21, 2014 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Terms and Conditions By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”), bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan’s retains the right to bar any bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid. 1) REGISTRATION. All bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan’s, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Visa or MasterCard. By registering with Cowan’s or submitting an absentee bid form, an individual registrant authorizes Cowan’s to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant’s participation in the bidding process. 2) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ohio. 3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the “buyer”. If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold. 4) BUYER’S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer’s Premium for “Antique and Modern Firearms” auctions; the Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 17.5% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 10% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. (b) Buyer’s Premium for “Fine and Decorative Art”, “Modern Ceramics”, “American Indian and Western Art”, “American History”, “Fine Jewelry and Timepieces” , “World at War” and any other specialized auctions; the Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 20% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 10% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. (c) Buyer’s Premium for online, timed and other third-party bidding platforms may vary. 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. 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 bidder’s receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the 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 proceeding 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 catalogue 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 catalogue descriptions may be approximate.
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7) 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 8) INSPECTION. Except for Online-Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan’s website, www.cowans.com, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan’s directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan’s does not warrant the condition of any item. 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. 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. 9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, 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 to Cowan’s need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins. An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan’s may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan’s a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid. 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 for those lots with a low estimate of $500 or greater. In order for Cowan’s to efficiently serve the needs of those who wish to bid by phone, please note the following: • To participate in the auction by telephone, potential bidders must complete and sign the absentee 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 in Cowan’s office 2 hours before the sale begins. Once the auction begins, requests left on Cowan’s website may not be retrieved by the staff. • 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 can not reach the bidder by telephone for a particular indicated lot. • Telephone bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism. • Cowan’s sells about 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 Live Auctioneers (liveauctioneers.com) or Proxibid (proxibid.com). 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 reduce 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 discounted “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. Payment may be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card. Cowan’s reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared. A convenience fee of $15.00 will be assessed to all transactions made in the alternate payment channels: Phone payments are made available as a convenience outside Cowan’s Auctions customary payment channels, therefore these payments are qualified as payments made in the alternative payment channel. All forms of payment made using this method will be assessed the convenience fee. Please call Cowan’s Auctions if you have any questions regarding this policy. PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 2% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance. Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone 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. By signing the absentee bid form or placing a bid by telephone, an absentee bidder authorizes Cowan’s to charge the Purchase Price for each lot for which such bidder is the successful bidder to the credit card number provided by telephone or on the absentee bid form, unless payment in full or alternative payment instruction is received within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full. Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction. Cowan’s may 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 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 you are purchasing items that contain these materials, you need to 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. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer. 19) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan’s for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, 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 © 2014 Cowan’s Auctions
Federal Firearms License Handling Policy ALL FIREARMS REQUIRING A LICENSE ARE NOTED WITH ASTERISKS. * Indicates the weapon is regulated by C&R laws. ** Indicates the weapon is regulated FFL laws. *** Indicates the weapon is regulated NFA laws. 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 Auctioneers, their consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearms in this catalogue. All firearms in this catalogue 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 AUCTIONS, INC. STRICTLY COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF FIREARMS. UNLESS SPECIFIED ABOVE, ALL TRANSFERS OF MODERN HANDGUNS MUST TAKE PLACE AT COWAN’S AUCTIONS. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Cowan’s Auctions Class III License Policy Cowan’s Auctions 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 these 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 fees relating to the purchase of Class III weapons. 2) All buyers are expected to promptly fill out paperwork and comply with all related laws and regulations. 3) Please allow up to three months, if necessary, for paperwork to be completed to transfer a machine gun.
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