Historic Firearms and Early Militaria April 29-30, 2015
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Historic Firearms and Early Militaria
Cowan’s 6270 Este Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45232 513.871.1670 Fax 513.871.8670
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Auction April 29, 2015 10 a.m. April 30, 2015 10 a.m.
Exhibition April 28, 2015 Noon - 5 p.m. April 29, 2015 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. April 30, 2015 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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Historic Firearms and Early Militaria April 29, 2015 — Lots 1-739 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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Powder Horns 1 Powder Horn Belonging to John Snyder, Dated 1691, with Docs. With heavily worn engraving including a block of text, that reads John Snyder 1691. The rest of the horn has more worn inscriptions which are unreadable and incomplete and crosshatched areas which likely were meant to represent something, but are too worn to distinguish now. Spout with single ring turning, very slightly domed spruce/fir plug, attached with steel tacks, with very slight lobe with two drilled holes for strap, all with old polished patina, total length 13”. The 1680s-1691 were turbulent years in the New York Colony with Indian attacks and political upheavals, culminating in the Jacob Leisler revolt and execution in 1691. The date on this horn likely relates it to those events. Includes large file on this horn with references and articles of Jacob Leisler revolt, along with genealogical information on Snyder family in N.Y. This horn was illustrated in a line drawing in American Engraved Powder Horns: A Study Based On The J.H. Grenville Gilbert Collection by Stephen V. Grangsay, Ray Riling Arms Book Co., Philadelphia, 1965, No. 795, page 68. Very good. Ex James and Carolyn Dresslar Collection $8,000 - $10,000
2 Exceptionally Carved Antler Powder Horn This beautiful work of craftsmanship is in overall very good to fine condition and carved in the classic German mid-nineteenth century motifs and finished to make the game figures. The hunter and his faithful canine companion appear to look like ivory. The horn also has a dog and game bird on the top by the spout and a carved leaf on the base. $1,000 - $2,000
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3 Engraved William Henry Harrison 1840 Campaign Powder Horn by Tansel Measures 13.25” through the curve. Has serpent’s mouth carved around the smooth throat and a wood base with wood pegs. Has a smooth spout with raised ring. Engravings of 2 running deer, a patriotic eagle motif with “E Pluribus Unum” in banner running through the eagle’s beak with a shield and a picture of Tecumseh and Harrison with their names underneath in a banner. Very good condition with an untouched yellowing patina retaining the polychrome. $3,000 - $5,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
Archives 4 The Wilson R. McKinney Naval Collection, Including Dress Uniform, Sword, Telescope, Trunk, Journal, & More Archive formerly the property of Lt. Wilson Reed McKinney, U. S. Navy. Born in Tennessee, he later lived in Alabama. He entered the service in 1834, sailing originally on the sloop U.S.S St. Louis. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1847 and died in 1851. This large group retains his Model 1841 dark blue wool double breasted undress tail coat with gilt eagle and anchor buttons, gold braid epaulet shoulder loops and a pair of gold bullion epaulets with 3.5” fringe. The coat is lined in black quilted silk. The black beaver fur chapeau is trimmed in silk ribbon, silk cockade and gold bullion cords and tassels, lined in silk and linen with a leather sweatband and a Boston maker’s paper label. Other articles of clothing include a Lieutenant’s gold embroidered standing collar removed from the Model 1841 officer’s dress coat, a braided hair queue, a white patterned silk bow, white kid gloves and a pair of white kid straight last dress shoes. McKinney’s sword is a nonregulation pattern popular in the late 1840s, 26.5” feather blade, finely etched in floral, naval and patriotic motifs, inscribed “United States Navy,” Horstmann & Sons marked, but probably English or German made. Hilt has a gilt brass multi-branch pierced guard with eagle and anchor emblem, acorn finial, eagle head pommel and back strap, grip wrapped in shagreen and brass wire. Black leather-covered wood scabbard has gilded brass mountings engraved with stars, anchor and acorn motifs. The black leather Model 1841 sword belt has a brass spoon and wreath buckle embossed with an eagle and anchor in bold relief and sword hangers with brass fittings. Personal effects include a wooden fishing kit with cork floats, a paper of hooks, pasteboard box and line, some pieces dated “April 27th 1850” and inscribed with the subject’s name and “U.S.Frigate Constitution;” a brass two-pull telescope engraved “Dollond / London / Imp’d Day or Night,” optics clouded; a map-maker’s drafting set with brass and steel tools in a velvet lined wood case. Of special note is a Swiss-made key-wound lady’s pocket watch with an 18 karat gold case engraved on the interior of the rear cover with a presentation “From W. R. McKinney / to / Lucy K. Carson.” The archive comes with a number of documents and related items including an handwritten journal, bound in marbleized paper covered boards, titled, “Journal of a Cruise in the U. States Ship St. Louis of 24 Guns, Thomas Paine, Esq. Commander. West India Station 1836 & 37 by Wilson Reed McKinney, U.S.N. of Alabama.”, approximately 175 pages with daily accounts, roster of ship’s officers, ports of call and a few doodles. Two promotion documents with presidential signatures of Andrew Jackson and Martin van Buren, each housed in 23” x 14.5” contemporary frames with period lithograph portraits of the respective presidents. Also present are 14 letters, notes, orders and drawings relating to McKinney’s career, a leather portfolio named to the owner, three quill pins and blotting paper. The wood and canvas covered sea chest in which the archive was stored measures 35’ x 14’ x 10”, lid stenciled “Effects of the late Lieut / W.R. McKenney. / care of / COMMANDANT of the Navy Yard. / N. YORK,” and retains a linen bag inscribed with the subject’s name. A very complete and well documented group from a Mexican War era officer. Overall the group is well preserved showing only light age and service wear. However, several items have suffered from poor display mounting, especially the inappropriate use of adhesives. The coat has a minor moth damage that does not detract, all buttons present, the tail lining has a damaged area where adhesives have shredded the silk. The gloves have strips of double stick tape that needs to be professionally removed. One of the shoes has a large hole worn on the side. The drafting set box has two screw holes drilled through the bottom. The sword blade has minor age spots and the scabbard fittings are loose but present. The journal binding has been restored using a mix of original and contemporary materials. Most documents have tack holes at the corners. Most of the leather straps on the sea chest cover are broken. $8,000 - $10,000 partial SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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Swords and Edged Weapons
5 US Revolutionary War Iron Mounted Horseman Sword 34” blade, wooden handle, single bow iron guard, blacksmith made. Very good. $1,000 - $2,000
6 Early 1800’s British “Smoke Hawk” Trade Tomahawk Forged iron head is approximately 7.5” long with the widest edge of the blade portion being approximately 2.75” wide. The pipe bowl end of the tomahawk displays an approximate 0.75” diameter. The haft is original. The original wood shaft is 18” overall. This classic trade pipe-style tomahawk is in overall very good condition showing a beautiful dark patina to the head and to the wooden shaft. There are no visible “touch marks” or proofs on the head of the piece. A desirable and un-cleaned example of an early trade tomahawk. $6,000 - $12,000
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7 French Flintlock Horseman’s Size Pistol Signed Leonard circa about 1730-1750s. The pistol measures 22” overall with a 14.625” barrel and is approximately .60 caliber smoothbore, brass mounts with grotesque mask and ornate pierced side plate. Good to very good overall showing a brown patina on the barrel and in its original flintlock configuration. The wood is also very good with just normal aging and minor imperfections. An impressive and early example of a Horseman size flintlock pistol. $2,200 - $4,400
9 English Tap Action Three-Barrel Flint Pistol .38 caliber, three 2.75” round barrels, no S/N. Barrels numbered 4, 5 and 6. The right side of the frame is engraved Corn-hill London, with Nicholson engraved on the left side. With crown proofs on underside of barrel. Engraved sliding safety and triggerguard. One-piece wooden grip. The bores are pitted. The barrels have a nice gunmetal patina, fading to a plum. The frame has a greyish silver patina. The grip has a repair to the left side. Mechanically fine. $2,000 - $3,000
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8 Flintlock Kentucky Pistol .32 caliber, 6.75” round/octagonal barrel. The lockplate is marked Warranted, with some other indiscernible markings. Engraved lockplate with iron triggerguard, brass ferrules and curly maple stock. German silver raised blade front sight. More than likely made from parts during the period by a farmer or perhaps a gunsmith. The bore has some slight pitting. The barrel has a mottled grey and plum patina. The stock has been skinned and has some cracks and a repair near the front of the lockplate and by the brass ferrule. $1,000 - $1,500
10 Flintlock Pistol, Marked Anton Pauly a Buckeburg .60 caliber, 10” half round/half octagonal barrel. Raised carved wood stock displaying brass end cap with engraved iron mounts and horn-tipped ramrod. This attractive flintlock pistol is in overall fine condition showing a dark patina on the barrel and lighter grey on the lockplate, action, hammer and mounts. The action is crisp and the markings sharp. The bore is fine and the wood is near fine with beautiful raised carving. The entire gun shows an old coating of light varnish that was a practice with some of the early collectors to protect finish, etc. $1,250 - $2,500
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11 European Made For Mid-Eastern Trade Flintlock Chieftain’s quality pistol with ornate silver mounts and inlays. .69 caliber smoothbore, 17” overall with a 10” barrel. The mounts show small Turkish-type silver hallmarks. Horn tip European type ramrod included. The name “Vignal” is lightly engraved on the lock. Some minor cleaning and some losses of wire inlay into stock. Generally good to very good overall. Ornate and decent quality. $1,200 - $2,400
13 Late 18th Century English Flintlock Pistol Of exceptional size by Wogdon, the most recognized maker of dueling pistols. This pistol measures 15” overall with a 9.75” plus flared octagonal barrel of .70 caliber smoothbore. This pistol is simple iron mounted and full stocked with lightly engraved mounts. All original flintlock parts with some light cleaning to metal and light to moderate pitting on the barrel. The lock is nicely signed and fully legible. The stock shows minor repair and restoration that is well done. The wood ramrod is a “stick” type replacement. A big and beefy Wogdon that aims and balances perfectly. $1,500 - $3,000 14 No Lot
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12 Pair of English Cannon Barrel Center Hammer Flintlock Pistols by Griffin of Bond St., London Approximately .45 caliber smoothbore, 12” overall with 5.25” barrels. Showing silver grotesque mask and ornate trophy plaque inlaid into the wrist. Three-stage barrels with cannon muzzles. Light to moderate scattered pitting and erosion with some rubbing to the engraving. The stocks are lightly refinished and left side of each frame show small 2 holes for belt hooks that are missing. Original flintlock but top jaws are excellent restoration. Pistols are circa about 1750 and many of this type were used in French and Indian Wars and American Revolution. $2,100 - $4,200
15 French Flintlock Pistol signed Manafac’ de Versailles Circa early 19th century probably made during the time Boutet was head of Napoleon’s most prestigious armory. The screw barrel, pocket or muff size pistol measures 6.25” overall with a 6.5 barrel of .38 caliber smoothbore. The stock is a light colored fruitwood with high quality carving of rose at the top and precise border carving around the tang. The metal surfaces are an original bright polish and the overall condition is fine to excellent. Probably the simplest and least expensive pistol made at Versailles, but shows impeccable quality and high condition. $1,500 - $3,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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16 Early Flintlock Pennsylvania-Made Rifle .54 caliber, 48” tapered octagonal barrel. Right flat of barrel has British proofs; top flat marked London in script. On the right side of barrel approximately 2.5” from the touch hole is a large block H stamped in the barrel running east to west. Barrel is held to the stock by means of three wedges. Lockplate is marked Ketland & Co. Early style lockplate with a slight curve in the plate, frizzen is mounted separately from the pan; frizzen spring has finial on the tip of spring. Early pig-tail trigger. Brass hardware with a daisy-style patchbox. Walnut stock with cheek piece and raised carving on the left rear of butt, behind tang, around the lock mortise and left side of stock. This rifle appears to be original flint. Barrel has been lightly cleaned leaving traces of some very light staining. Lock has a very nice untouched brown patina with clear markings. Brass hardware and patchbox have a nice untouched tarnish patina. Stock has some repairs that are contemporary to the rifle. A small piece behind the hammer was replaced along with two small pieces on the forward part of the triggerguard. Then the last 16.5” of the fore end has been professionally replaced by an expert, as it is very hard to see. This is a very nice early rifle that was stocked by an early maker using a British barrel and lock. $10,000 - $15,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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17 Early Raised Carved Kentucky Flintlock Rifle by H. Mauger with Engraved Horn .480 bore diameter, 44” octagonal tapered barrel, smoothbore thicker at breech than the muzzle and with swamped barrel. Notched rear barrel sight small blade front sight. Nice early style lock with flat style hammer slight curl to the top of the hammer. Finial on the frizzen spring with frizzen spring screw coming from inside the lockplate, faceted pan. Rear tang is flared with fleur-de-lis design on the end. Behind the tang there is raised carving and German Silver thumb rest. Early heavy butt 2” wide, with brass mountings, engraved four-piece patchbox. Early style patchbox with unusual bird head-shaped top and wire inlays in the wood near the head with the beak pointing downward. The patchbox door is a very early and scarce domed lid design. Wide brass triggerguard, brass ferrules are wide in style with faceted sides. Raised carving behind the rear ferrule. Brass toe plate with patchbox button. Full-stock curly maple with raised carving on the left side of the butt and around the cheek piece. Carving around the lockplate coming to a tear drop at the front of the plate. The same style of carving on the left side with brass side plate. Moulding around the ramrod channel. Early pig-tail trigger. Henry Mauger worked in Douglas Township Eastern Burks County, PA. Circa 1770-1777. This is a very early rifle. 7” horn engraved with piewheels and initials JTR. This rifle is in fine condition with lots of untouched patina. Stock is excellent and the metal with nice untouched dark brown patina. There are three splinters of wood have been replaced along the barrel channel. One on the right side running 11” from the nose cap and about 0.25” wide. On the left side about 4” from the nose cap 1/4” wide to 0.06” wide. Another on the left side 5” long by 0.25” wide in the area of the notched rear barrel sight. These have been expertly done. The rifle is pretty much in the black and untouched and fresh to the market. $40,000 - $60,000 10
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18 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 flintlock, 7” long. Beveled hammer with rounded pan. Brass buttplate, brass triggerguard, brass sideplate, brass escutcheon plate behind the tang. Brass ramrod ferrules. 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 ferrule and front ferrule 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 ferrule and the nosecap. Stock has some nicks and dings. Overall this is a very rare preRevolutionary War military long arm that seldom is seen and for sale. Great French and Indian War item. $5,000 - $6,000
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19 Percussion Hudson Valley Fowler Altered for Military Use .75 caliber smoothbore, 59.5” round barrel with engraved bands, even dark patina, English proof marks, “French” style percussion conversion with a nipple lug, a lug added near the muzzle and the stock cut back to accommodate a socket bayonet, engraved lockplate with percussion hammer, maker marked “IACOB MOENEN / AMSTERDAM.” Maple stock has high relief carving, brass furniture includes an open work side plate and triggerguard with acorn finial, initials “BE” with the B backwards inscribed on the obverse buttstock, the reverse is carved with a military unit designation “N61 I.” Jacob Moenen was a well know Dutch gunsmith active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. An interesting re-purposing of a sporting firearm to military use, possibly during the Revolution, then back to civilian use in the 19th century. Formerly in the Guthman collection. Good; bore dark with moderate pitting, has a small hole next to the front sight blade, heavy pitting around the nipple, nipple flattened, one lock screw lacking, minor water stain on the reverse buttstock and repaired wood chipping on the heel. Ex Bill Guthman $8,000 - $12,000 Detail 12
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20 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. John Margill is unknown. 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. $3,000 - $4,000
21 Revolutionary War Era or Earlier Flintlock Musket .80 caliber smoothbore, 42” barrel and 58” overall. Of possible Dutch origin, showing American restocking with barrel marked “B : 411” and proofed with unidentified mark. Early banana-shaped lock with simple brass mounts. The stock shows one screw holding the lock with no sideplate indicating 19th century restock. The wood is a reddish color and either walnut or cherry and there is a small professional stamp by the stock screw reading “F.F. Webster” with initials carved above it one of which is “V” and two intertwined that are not decipherable. The metal surfaces show a light natural patina with minor pitting and aging. The flintlock parts are original except topjaw is an old replacement. The stock is very good with normal aging, scratches, small losses and just minor imperfections. . From a west coast collector whose inventory mentioned “American Revolutionary” - see Neumann’s book on Revolutionary Arms. $1,250 - $2,500
22 Germanic Matchlock Musket .80 caliber smoothbore, 46” barrel and 61” overall with Suhl proof at breech. Showing ornate bone inlays in hunting and floral scenes. Originally made for military issue in the late 16th to early 17th century and nicely inlaid in the Victorian era. The arm is fully stocked with simple iron mounts. The inlays are good quality and tastefully executed showing a hunter with hound and fox on the right side surrounded by large floral decorative inlays running down each side of the stock and on the underside also. The left side of the stock shows similar inlays of a hunter with dog shooting at a running boar. The overall condition is very good plus showing slight surface pitting and an uncleaned grey to brown patina finish. The stock shows minor imperfections, small loses and just normal aging. A correct style ramrod is retained and the action is working well. A very decorative European matchlock which would serve well in an early ignition display. $4,000 - $8,000
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23 Flintlock Hudson Valley Fowler .65 caliber smooth bore, 61.6� half-round / half-octagonal barrel flat along the full-length of the top with iron sights. Finish dark with overall light peppered pitting, deep, but illegible, proof marks. Original flint with engraved convex lock plate. Maple stock has dark age patina with raised relief carving, edges soft where handled, and large buttstock typical to this early style, brass furniture with engraved flat side plate and fleur-de-lis finials on the triggerguard and buttplate. Complete with wood ramrod, ca 1750. Good; bore dark but will improve with cleaning, stock has an almost invisible repaired crack at the wrist. $15,000 - $20,000
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24 Flintlock Hudson Valley Fowler with US Cartridge Co. Markings .75 caliber smoothbore, 72” round barrel with English proof marks, original flint, unmarked English-style lock, barrel and lock with even graying finish. Walnut stock has later varnished finish, large, thick buttstock, brass furniture with flat sideplate and triggerguard with acorn finial, stamped in two places with an accountability number “1405” reportedly indicating the weapon was formerly in the US Cartridge Co. collection. Complete with wood ramrod lacking a tip, ca 1750. Good; bore dark but smooth and will improve with cleaning. Stock cracked along the upper ramrod channel and forearm, behind the sideplate. Wood chipping to the rear of the lockplate and the heel of the buttstock. $8,000 - $12,000
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25 Flintlock Fowler Belonging to Anthony Van Schaik with Docs .715 bore diameter, 68.5” barrel, cannon style. 85” overall, heavy buttstock, 2.5” buttstock. Lockplate engraved on the back in a curve Penterman, Utrecht. Flat banana-shaped lockplate engraved with mythological figures. Highly engraved flat style hammer with serpent blowing wind into fancy scrolls. Highly figured brass sideplate with a person driving a chariot being pulled by horses, with vines and scrolls interweaving. Crown engraved thumb plate behind tang. Engraved brass trigger plate with fleur-de-lis. Fancy brass buttplate with fleur-de-lis running on top of the comb of the stock. Brass ferrules. Full walnut stock, with carved borders running along both sides of the ramrod channel. Raised carving behind the tang ending in fleur-delis point. Raised carving around the triggerguard ending in fleur-de-lis designs front and rear. Raised moulding around the sideplate and lockplate. Pig-tail trigger. Blade front sight. Top of barrel engraved with name: Anthony Van Schaik. Flared tang with scallop-cut and raised sides for sighting. This piece was made by Penterman of Utrecht, Holland ca 1720 and has his name engraved on the barrel. This firearm was used in the Hudson Valley during a period of conflict between the French, English and the Indians. Anthony Van Schaick was a captain in the New York Militia (sixth regiment of Albany County) and was a prisoner of the French in Canada for two years. The Van Schaick family were wealthy brewers from Utrecht, Holland and immigrated to America in the mid-17th century, settling in Albany, New York. Anthony, was a son of one of the Van Schaick. The consignor has found some correspondence from the 15 volumes of Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New York and in the 14 volumes of Sir William Johnson Papers. These documents have various spellings of the family name (i.e. Van Schaak, Van Schaick and Van Scoike). The Van Schaick family was undoubtedly involved in the Indian trade and Anthony was conversant in the Iroquois language. The correspondence from him to Governor Clinton of New York and to Sir William Johnson, the British agent in charge of the Indian affairs in North America, and to him from the above, as well as letters from the Governor of Quebec and minutes of the prisoner exchange in what he was involved takes place over a two-year period, 1749-1750.
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Anthony and his cousin, David Abeel, and several Iroquois allies had been held prisoner in Quebec by the family for two years. In his letter Anthony strongly pleads for clothing and blankets from the Indians who were prisoners, and for as speedy as possible exchange of French prisoners held by the British for Van Schaick and Abeel, and the Indian allies. Minutes of the conference held to instrument the release and exchange, letters to and from the French ministers regarding the poor treatment of the English prisoners and their allies, and finally the return of British prisoners “detained by the government of New France” in 1750. Anthony is listed on the list as, “Captain of the militia of government of New York.” In 1755 Anthony was sent on a peace mission with a string of wampum to the Mohawks (July 26 and November 23). He and his company were deployed as engineers to survey the lands between Fort Edward and South Bay as well as between the fort and the falls at Wood Creek. In 1770 Anthony is listed as a Justice of the Peace for the County of Albany. In February and in March he is listed as a judge for the city and county of Albany. The album includes excerpts from the above cited books as well as a 1999 dated newspaper clipping with a photograph and text relating to the sale of the Anthony Van Schaick mansion of Cohoes, New York. The home was built by Anthony and it served as the capital of New York State for four days during the Revolutionary War. The home was also headquarters for various generals during the French and Indian War as well as the Revolutionary War. Benedict Arnold, Paul Revere (1756 as a second lieutenant with Gridley’s Massachusetts Regiment) and George Washington twice. Lot further includes book entitled Goose Van Schaick of Albany 1736-1789 The Continental Army’s Senior Colonel by T.W. Egly, Jr. published in 1992. This Hudson Bay fowler is in attic mint condition and untouched. The stock with an untouched patina. The lock and barrel with nice untouched patina. The lines of the metal are very sharp and crisp. Ex Bill Guthman: Ex Glode Requa $40,000 - $60,000
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26 Flintlock Hudson Valley Region Fowler .65 caliber smoothbore, 55” half-round / half-octagonal barrel with a brass front sight blade. Finish retains large traces of blue near the breech while the balance has turned mostly brown with scattered light pitting, French-style lock has flat plate with even brown patina, frizzen has been re-faced. Walnut stock has high relief carving, cheek rest and heavy, thick buttstock, age dark worn bright on the highlights, engraved brass furniture flat side plate, triggerguard with floral fleur-de-lis finials and embossed buttplate tang, iron sling swivel on the forearm, buttstock nicely inscribed with initials “SB” on the obverse. Complete with wood ramrod, ca 1740. Good; bore dark but will clean to better, hammer does not hold at full cock, stock edges soft with some wood loss along the barrel channel and lock, edge damage and minor loss to the ramrod pipes, buttplate dented with nailed repairs. $15,000 - $20,000
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27 Flintlock Fowler from Hudson Valley Region .69 caliber smoothbore, 59.25� round barrel with English proof marks. Even dark patina finish, reconverted to flint with a brass touch hole plug, engraved English lock lacks the frizzen spring and does not fit well to the stock suggesting it has been replaced. Walnut stock has a large buttstock, dark patina with scattered nicks and scratches, brass furniture including an open work side plate and embossed triggerguard. Complete with horn tipped wood ramrod, ca 1750. Fair to good; bore pitted, lock does not function and has surface oxidation. Stock has minor wood loss around the lock, breech tang and buttplate, and an old repaired crack on the forearm. Sideplate cracked, but complete, chipping on the edge of the buttplate. Overall light paint splatter. $12,000 - $16,000
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28 Flintlock Kentucky Rifle by Henry Noll, Franklin Co., Pa. 36 caliber rifled, 40” full octagonal barrel signed H. N. top flat of barrel (1791- 1855). The low relief and incised carving on this rifle is very similar to that of a rifle in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age. The low relief carving forward of the cheek piece side of the butt show the beautifully executed C-scrolled designs with incised cross-hatching used by both John and Henry Noll. The rifle has 40 silver inlays and a four-piece brass-engraved patchbox. This patchbox has a Lancaster-style daisy-head finial, it is interesting to note rifles pictured by Henry Noll exhibit his use of more than seven various finial styles. The engraved flintlock is unmarked by maker, but appears to be original flint and correct for the rifle. 4.5” long brass pierced toeplate. The rifle has double set triggers. All of the carving and inlays are consistent with Noll’s work in the Chambersburg School. Stock and inlays have been cleaned. Stock has some repairs on the Left side in the wrist and in front of the lock. Sideplate is newer than the rest of the inlays. Barrel and lock have nice untouched grey to brown patina. Stock has some nicks and dings. Overall a very showy rifle with lots of German silver inlays. $1,500 - $2,000
29 Massive Early Flintlock Wall Gun 1 inch bore, 63” barrel. Paddle-style wood buttstock, anchoring bar protruding vertically out of the bottom of the barrel approximately 12” behind the muzzle. This great piece of defensive armament (ca 1675 to the early 1700s) is in overall good condition showing a grey patina to metal surfaces. There is a heart mark on the top flat of the barrel near the breech, but no visible other maker’s marks on the barrel or lockplate. The action is very good. The wood stock shows some old worming holes and deterioration limited primarily to the buttstock area along with the expected mars and scratches from storage and handling of a weapon that has been around for about 300 + years. A great display piece for the gun room! $2,500 - $5,000
30 European Flintlock Jaeger Rifle with Lancaster, PA, Barrel .69 caliber, 32” rifled barrel. European walnut stock, wooden triggerguard and patch box bone nose cap and ramrod tip. Very early Jaeger rifle with Lancaster, Pa. marked on bottom flat of barrel. Also with rifle is a letter from Jim Whisker. Very good. $4,000 - $6,000 20
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31 Outstanding Jaeger Flintlock Rifle Signed “Johann Schevring” .64 caliber, 23” octagonal barrel. Blued finish, raised carved ornate full-length wood stock with horn fore end tip and raised carved wood patchbox cover; ornate brass mountings, sling swivels. This beautiful piece of early European gun maker’s artistry is in overall very good to near fine condition showing ample areas of original blue finish particularly along the edges of the barrel nearest the stock and a silvery tone to the lockplate, hammer and frizzen. The ornate brass buttplate displays fancy scroll work around a face and a soldier on horseback. The triggerguard shows a raised armored warrior on the front flat and an engraved helmeted soldier on the bottom of the guard. The ramrod ferrules are also extensively engraved with the base of the rear ferrule showing ornate intertwined scroll work. The left side of the stock shows a particularly intricate raised brass back plate of the lock complete with fancy scrolls, warriors and a miniature of the same face seen on the top of the butt plate. The lockplate marked with a stylized “S” and “VLD.” This gun is from a third generation collector, originally obtained from the famous early antique gun dealer Theodore Dexter. One of the nicest untouched examples this cataloger has seen in years! The action is crisp and the set trigger mechanism is working at time of description. The bore is overall very good. The stock is of beautifully grained hardwood with raised carving behind the barrel tang, on either side of the buttstock, around the triggerguard, behind the rear ramrod ferrule and on the sliding wooden patchbox door. The accompanying wooden ramrod is brass tipped. $5,000 - $10,000
32 Royal Crested Jaegar Signed G. Elterich in Nordling .60 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel. Brown and case hardened finish, double set triggers (working at time of description). Sling swivels, horn tipped wood ramrod, brass mountings with intricately raised carved full-length stock and fancy sliding wood patchbox cover. This beautiful work of early European craftsmanship is in overall very good + condition showing the majority of its original brown finish on the barrel and some original case colors on the lockplate. The action is crisp, the markings on the top barrel flat are inlaid in silver and the raised carving can only be described as exquisite including two game scenes on the left side of the butt stock. Most of the brass mountings are finely engraved in a floral style with the patchbox cover being particularly fancy with the inclusion of an inlaid four-point design of ebony and ivory. The stock itself is in overall very good condition with the exception of a couple scattered old small cracks and losses around the front of the lockplate. There also is some damage and loss at the fore end tip, an area of old repair and loss of the fore end horn cap accent on the right side at the muzzle. $3,000 - $6,000
33 M. Brunner, Munchen, Engraved Jaegar Rifle .60 caliber, 30” octagonal damascene pattern barrel. Case hardened lockplate, double set triggers (working at time of description), checkered wood stock with horn cap at fore end and horn-tipped wood ramrod. Engraved lockplate, hammer, triggerguard, buttplate, iron “faux” patchbox cover and upper tang. Engraved Jaeger percussion full-stock rifle by M. Brunner in Munchen (Munich). This gun is in overall very good to near fine condition showing an even patina to barrel. The lockplate shows a similar toning with traces of original case color in protected area behind the trigger. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp including a gold maker’s mark on the top of the barrel at the breech. The bore is good and the stock is overall very good with considerable finish and some scattered minor old mars and scratches from storage. Sling swivels are retained. $1,250 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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Left Side
34 Percussion Kentucky Fowler .52 caliber smoothbore, 47” octagonal-to-round barrel. Has a signature plate on the barrel 5” from the tang, notched rear sight, blade front sight. Brass furniture, silver inlays, eight-pointed star on the cheek piece, large fish on the top of the comb of stock, thumb rest behind tang, no patchbox. Extra-long toe plate running from the toe of buttplate to the triggerguard. Forward action percussion lock marked T. Medbury. Finely carved maple stock with “C” designs and borders outlining most of the stock. Barrel held to stock by six escutcheons and three wedges. Barrel and lock have the most even dark brown patina. Stock with a very nice untouched black patina with red blending in. There is an old crack on the stock about 20” from the muzzle the runs through on both sides. One half-moon inlay missing. Two hearts missing on both sides of the wrists. This is an outstanding Fowler with beautiful carving and untouched beautiful patina and fresh to the market. $6,000 - $8,000
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35 Flintlock Fowler .60 caliber smoothbore, 48.25” round barrel, octagonal at the breech with a flat spine along the top, original flint, lock in dark finish engraved with a partially legible maker’s name. Maple stock with even patina, raised relief carving, almond shaped carving on the obverse buttstock, engraved brass furniture with flat sideplate, and floral finials on the triggerguard and buttplate. Complete with wood ramrod, ca 1750. Good; bore dirty but smooth, barrel has vice marks near the breech, buttplate has a period brass spike repaired. even dark patina with some moderate scattered pitting. Ex James Dresslar $7,000 - $9,000
36 Napoleonic Era French Double-Barrel Flintlock Shotgun 12 ga., circa about 1800-1820. The locks were signed but have been polished out and are now illegible. The barrels have been shortened to 25” and were at least 6” longer originally. 40.5” overall. The barrels show a fire-type European refinish and the locks have been polished to bright. The hammers and small parts are original. The wood has had a Monte Carlo-style cheek piece added by a gunsmith probably in the 19th century when it was reduced. The right lock works but the left does not stay on full cock. Good overall. $1,100 - $2,200
37 English Flintlock Rifle by Egg .75 smoothbore caliber, 32” round barrel. Brown finish, iron mountings. “EGG” marked lockplate. Double keyed deluxe checkered halfstock. This lovely high quality English flintlock rifle is in overall fine condition displaying the majority of its original brown finish on the barrel with tasteful engraving on the breech, lockplate, triggerguard, hammer and buttplate. There is also a gold band at the breech end of the barrel. The action is crisp, the deluxe stock is also fine with beautiful flame grain displayed particularly on the butt stock area. Brass tipped ebony ramrod is present. A fine sporting arm of the early 19th century by one of England’s best known maker of the time. $2,500 - $5,000
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38 Pattern 1763 French Charleville Musket .69 caliber, 44.5” round barrel. Flat lockplate and hammer with a projecting point on the rear of lockplate, Charleville marked on the lockplate. Triggerguard with pointed rear and front. Three barrel bands with original walnut stock. Barrel, lock and furniture have a very even untouched patina mixing with pitting. Stock is scuffed mixing with some nicks and dings. Two small pieces of wood missing on the left side of barrel by the middle band and 2” by 0.125” forward of the middle band and then a 6” by 0.125” forward running into the front band. Overall a very good musket that saw use in the French and Indian War as well as the Revolutionary War. $4,000 - $6,000
39 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 - $4,000
40 Ornately Decorated Turkish or Caucasian Miquelet Rifle .64 caliber, 48” barrel. Full-length wood stock intricately inlaid with silver decorations and wire design work. There are eight fancy metal barrel bands present and the ramrod is iron with a flared tip. Additionally, there are two sling swivels mounted on the left side of the stock. This gun is in overall very good condition showing a pleasing patina to the metal surfaces that display scattered pinprick pitting from normal aging. The barrel shows engraving between the first and second barrel band, the action is working and the stock is overall good to very good with the majority of its inlaid decoration remaining intact. There are scattered small old losses to the left side fore stock area along the edge. The decorated rear 4.5” section of the buttstock is a separate piece and attached thru that section to the balance of the buttstock by a metal rod. The section is slightly loose and there is a small old chip to the top of the main buttstock body at the joint, but the piece definitely appears to have grown up with this gun as it matches in design work and condition. $1,000 - $2,000
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41 Ornate French Flintlock Pistol Signed “Vergnes A Marseille” .60 caliber smoothbore, 19.5” overall with a 12” barrel. With ornate gilt over silver mounts and crescent moon indicating manufactured for Turkey or Middle Eastern trade. The barrel and hammer show chiseling in high relief in stand of arms design and decorative scrolls. The mounts show some small silver hallmarks and most of a light gold colored wash. The triggerguard was broken and professionally repaired long ago probably during use. The stock shows silver and gold wire inlay of which about half is missing. The stock shows an old over coating of varnish but no sanding. The side plate and trophy plate are ornate cast silver with a gold wash. A correct style horn tip ramrod is retained. This was a high quality French pistol intended for a sultan or important personage and the two color gold and silver wire inlay must have been stunning when intact. $1,500 - $3,000
43 Early Flintlock Horseman’s-Size Pistol Signed “F. Mergier-A-Liege” on the lock with brass mounts and grotesque mask butt cap. The pistol measures 19” overall with a 12” barrel of .62 caliber. The stock is 19th century inlaid in bone with ivory accents. The plaque at the wrist is engraved with three cloverleaves. A correct style ramrod is retained. The pistol dates to ca 1720s-1750s. The flintlock parts are all original including top jaw and screw. The metal surfaces show a light natural patina with just slight discoloration and minor aging. The stock is very good plus with just minor losses and slight imperfections. $1,500 - $3,000
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42 18th Century Germanic Flintlock Pistol .58 caliber smoothbore measuring 13.75” overall with a 7.75” barrel showing hallmarked and ornate silver mounts. This pistol is unsigned and hallmarks show a sword and the initials “C.B.” in two small stamps on each side of the lion butt cap with ornate floral scrolls surrounding and matching on the triggerguard, sideplate, and rear ramrod thimble. The lock shows all original parts including top jaw and screw. The original fore end cap and ramrod tip are retained. We would date this pistol about 1730s -1760. The metal surfaces have been lightly cleaned and are good to very good. The stock shows above average carving and molding. There has been an excellent restoration to the wood at the wrist that is almost imperceptible and magnificently repaired. $1,250 - $2,500
44 Germanic Military Black and White Flask Circa 1580-1650 for matchlock or Wheelock. The flask measures 9.5” from tip to bottom and 20” across the base. The wood body is covered with blackened leather with originally polished bright metal mounts giving it the black and white effect popular with Germanic military units around Nuremberg in this era. Dark brown uncleaned patina with normal aging, minor pitting, and no cleaning in modern times. The original belt hook, rings, and springs are retained. The leather is original also with a great aged patina and small losses. A period flask, not a Victorian or 20th century copy. $1,000 - $2,000
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45 Barnett Trade Musket .60 caliber smoothbore, 30.5” octagonal-to-round barrel. On the top flat is the tombstone with fox and EB. On the left flat is the crown with “V;” also forward is marked GP and a crown. Lockplate is marked in the rear in oval Barnett and dated 1828, tombstone with fox marking under the pan. Right side of buttstock is carved with a snake and colored with red ochre. Stock is ornamented with brass tacks and the red ochre has stained the wood blending in the stock. 26
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Rawhide repair forward of the lock. Buttplate was worn off. Three-screw serpent brass sideplate; large looped iron triggerguard. Lockplate, barrel, and triggerguard have untouched brown patina. Stock with untouched worn look with the buttplate worn off and the front of the stock broken off and shows use. Some of the tacks are missing. Entire rifle has the nice worn “Indian used” look. Ex Arnold Marcus Chernoff Collection $10,000 - $15,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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46 Very Large Size Flintlock Blunderbuss With lock signed “Burris” and the barrel signed “Monaghan” (Ireland). The gun shows a brass lock plate with steel hammers and frizzen. The two-stage steel barrel measures 18.25” in length of heavy weight with 1.5” bore and flared to the muzzle. Lightly engraved brass mounts –A—(Illegible) 1983 which may be an Irish registration mark. The blunderbuss is in very good condition for its age which we would place at late 18th to very early 19th century with all original parts and correct style horn tip ramrod. There is some minor pitting on the barrel and minor distress to the stock. A bigger and The blunderbuss is in very good condition for its age which we would place at late 18th to very early 19th century with all original parts and correct style horn tip ramrod. There is some minor pitting on the barrel and minor distress to the stock. A bigger and better than average blunderbuss. $1,500 - $3,000
47 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 $5,500 - $6,500
48 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 ferrules. 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”. $3,500 - $4,000
49 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 ferrules. 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. $5,000 - $6,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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50 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 ferrules. 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 re-colored to match the rest of the stock. This was excellent restoration. Overall an excellent example of a very rare Virginia made rifle. $6,000 - $8,000
51 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 button-head 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. $2,500 - $3,000
52 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 1814near 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. $3,500 - $4,000
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53 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 open-grained wood with dark red patina. $2,000 - $2,500
54 Model 1807 Springfield Indian Carbine .54 smooth bore caliber, 33.75 round barrel length, no S/N. Marked “US” on barrel in front of upper tang. Barrel also has “P” over “eagle head” over “V.” Lock is marked “1807” behind hammer. Cartouche on the left side of the stock “US.” Bright metal barrel, lock, hammer and frizzen. Brass buttplate, triggerguard, sidelock and 3 ramrod pipes. Brass oval behind upper tang. Metal trumpet head ramrod with walnut stock. The Model 1807 Springfield Indian carbine was the first United States arsenal made carbine and the only made in a national armory pursuant to the order of the Indian Department. These carbines were made as gifts to friendly Indians. A total produced were 1,202. This specimen was originally flint that was converted to percussion and then converted back to flint. The metal parts are a bright gray with minor salt and pepper pitting. The lock has a little more pitting below the frizzen making the Springfield eagle motif not visible. The brass has a mustard patina. Markings on barrel are sharp and crisp. Cartouche is visible. The stock is good with nicks and dings due to use and age. Bore has pitting. $4,250 - $5,000
55 Harpers Ferry Model 1814 Rifle .54 caliber, 32.75” round/octagonal barrel. Rifled bore. The rifle has been converted from a flintlock to a percussion. Lockplate marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1814. Walnut stock with cheek piece. Brass patchbox, buttplate, and ferrule. The bore is slightly pitted. The barrel has a rich brown and plum patina. The lockplate has a brown patina, with slightly faded markings. The stock has wear appropriate for its age. There is some slight separation between the barrel and the breech plug. $1,000 - $1,500
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Left Side
56 U.S. Model 1805 Harpers Ferry Flintlock Pistol Dated 1807 and S/N 1061 on the barrel with original to the period inscription. The upper portion of the right butt strap is script inscribed “H.M. EVANS, BALTo, MD.” Very few inscriptions on Model 1805s are known and this inscription is absolutely warranted to be authentic. The pistol remains in its original flintlock configuration with correct hammer, frizzen, but the top jaw and screw are excellent replacements. The markings are good with some weakness to the areas of the Eagle stamp. The metal surfaces show some light cleaning and also light moderate areas of pitting and erosion. The stock is very good plus with some small scratches, minor scratches, and miniscule losses at the tip of lock point. The brass all shows a matching patina and the pistol has a very pleasing appearance. Should be further researched as to the identity of H.M. Evans of Baltimore, MD. $6,000 - $12,000
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Left Side
Details
57 Model 1803 Harpers Ferry Rifle Dated 1806 .54 caliber, 33” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 2885. With “P” and eagle and U.S. in ovals. Lockplate marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1806 in the rear; eagle between hammer and pan. Brass furniture with walnut stock. Original steel ramrod. Barrel has been re-browned in the last 50 years, a very good job. All lines are sharp and crisp. Lockplate has untouched grey patina with very sharp markings, the eagle and the shield is very sharp and crisp. All lock parts are very sharp and crisp. Brass with untouched patina. Stock is excellent with very sharp lines and a mint cartouche Oval with “V” and “I P.” Bore is mint. Overall this is a very exceptional Harpers Ferry rifle model of 1803. $6,500 - $8,000
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58 Model 1814 Harpers Ferry Rifle .54 caliber, 35.5” octagonal-to-round barrel. Smooth bore. US and eagle in separate ovals. Notched rear sight and blade front sight. Lockplate marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1818 with eagle under the pan. Brass mounted with brass patchbox. Walnut stock. Overall the rifle is in excellent condition, having been reconverted back to flint. All metal is sharp with crisp markings. Nice dark aged patina. Top barrel has been cleaned with some brown staining. Stock is good with traces of a cartouche on the left flat. Some nicks and dings. $1,400 - $2,800
59 Continental Flintlock Carbine with Folding Buttstock .75 caliber, 24.5” barrel. Engraved brass mounts including the brass lockplate and engraved iron hammer. Buttstock folds down via a release button with the entire stock showing fine grain and areas of raised carving. This flintlock carbine is in overall good to very good condition displaying a general grey patina to the barrel with scattered light erosion. The action is good, the engraving classic Continental-style and the stock shows finely accomplished raised carving between the triggerguard and the first ramrod ferrule and also behind the bottom brass tang of the buttstock. The stock itself is in overall good + condition showing some minor old repaired cracks and scattered pin worm holes on the butt stock that appear long inactive. Brass tipped wood ramrod accompanies this attractive early firearm. $1,200 - $2,400
60 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 the book by Lewis Winant, Early Percussion Firearms, 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 was a Ordinance inspector from 1831-1849. This is a very rare conversion of the breechloading system. $3,000 - $5,000
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61 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. $3,000 - $4,000
62 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. $1,500 - $2,000
63 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 - $6,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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64 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. $2,500 - $3,000
65 Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket With Bayonet .69 caliber, 42” barrel. Walnut stock, Springfield and dated 1830 on lock. Three barrel bands. Button head ramrod. “V,” eagle and “P” proofed on barrel. Cartouche is visible. 20” blade socket bayonet. Very good. Normal service wear. Minor dents and dings in stock. Bayonet has no scabbard. $1,000 - $1,500
66 Model 1817 Common Rifle by H. Deringer .54 caliber, 36” round barrel. Lockplate with large U.S. over Deringer Philada with 1862 date. Barrel with U.S. and P markings. With LS inspector markings on barrel and in oval cartouche on the left side of the stock. Triggerguard with sling swivel mounted on the trigger bow. Steel ramrod with brass tip. Walnut stock with oval patchbox. The barrel and barrel bands have a rich brown patina, with crisp markings. The lockplate has been cleaned to a polished silver patina. The stock has a few nicks and dings, with crisp markings. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned slightly. $3,000 - $5,000
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67 Harpers Ferry Model 1814 Rifle .54 caliber smooth bore, 36” octagonal-to-round barrel. Left flat of barrel with proof marks at the breech, two ovals one with US and the other eagle head and “P.” Lockplate marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1819. Brass mounted with walnut stock. Barrel has been cleaned and re-browned. Lockplate has been cleaned to bright with some scattered pitting. Stock has been cleaned with two dim cartouches on the left flat. Brass has been clean to bright. $1,000 - $1,500
68 Model1842 Springfield Musket w/Bayonet & Scabbard .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. Finished “in-the-white.” Flared iron ramrod, leather sling, wood stock. Accompanied by a U.S. marked iron socket bayonet, leather scabbard with brass tip and attached (by two copper rivets) leather hanger. This musket is in overall very good condition showing a light brown patina to metal surfaces, good markings including “1848” dated upper tang and “1847” dated lockplate with spread eagle over “US.” The action is crisp the bore dark and the wood stock is overall good to very good with old initials “C.W.W.” carved into the right side of the buttstock and “P D = W. D.” on top of the comb. There is also a partial U.S. inspector’s cartouche on the left side of the stock above the trigger group. The leather sling is in overall good condition and the bayonet and scabbard are also good with the “US” on the base of the blade showing an interesting crossed arrows mark below those letters. $1,200 - $2,400
69 U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol by R. Johnson .54 caliber, 8.5” round barrel. Dated 1842, swivel ramrod with all features as issued. In near fine original condition. The metal surfaces show a light patina on original uncleaned bright arsenal finished metal with slight staining and minor erosion just starting. The lock shows considerable case colors and arsenal quenched blue finish on the spring. All original flintlock parts. The stock is fine with slightest handling and storage marks. Two razor sharp and fully visible cartouches “J.H.” and “W.A.T.”. Old collection tag with initials “P.L.” on the guard. $1,750 - $2,750 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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70 Antietam Relics Pyramid 31” high with a 16.25” square base, wood with light gray painted finish. Has a solid shot iron round ball at the top and attached artifacts on the obverse including a kepi number “2,” a “US” bridle boss, mounted rifles bugle hat insignia, 1839 “US” infantry belt plate, carbine sling tip, 1855 belt plate and Hardee hat eagle. Stenciled on the base “ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD / SEPTEMBER 17, 1862” and a series of place names associated with the battle. Good; finish weathered, pinnacle cannon ball loose, but present. $1,000 - $1,500
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71 Lt. Col. John D. Gandolfo, 9th New York Infantry, Hawkins’ Zouaves, Group of Civil War and Post Civil War Badges and Medals A group of six badges once the property of Lt. Colonel John B. Gandolfo, former sergeant in the 9th New York Volunteers, the Hawkins Zouaves, and later commander of the 178th NY Vol., nicknamed the “Second Regiment of Hawkins Zouaves.” Included is a solid silver 16th Corps badge engraved on the obverse with decorative border and “16th A.C.”, inscribed on the reverse “Lt. Colonel John B. Gandolfo / Comdg 178 Regt. N. Y. Vol. Inf.”, complete with tricolor ribbon and brass pin brooch engraved with eight battle honors; a brass and blue enamel 9th Corps badge with ribbon and brooch engraved with the subject’s name and a high quality rose gold, silver and enamel Army of the Tennessee badge with ribbon and brooch engraved to Gandolfo. Group further includes a large bronze Hawkins Zouave pin back breast badge with crescent and fez motifs; a tombac Missouri GAR Maj. General Frank P. Blair Post No. 1 medal engraved on the reverse to Gandolfo with former unit designation, ribbon and bronze Missouri state seal pin brooch and a gold and enamel Loyal Legion membership medal, numbered “2818,” complete with a neck ribbon. Born in Italy in 1842, John Baptiste Gandolfo enlisted in 1861 as a sergeant in Co. E, 9th. NY Infantry “Hawkins Zouaves.” He was wounded at Antietam in 1862 and mustered out in 1863. He was commissioned as a Captain in the 178th NY Vol. later in 1863, rising to the rank of Lt. Colonel and regimental commander in 1864-65. Actively engaged with his regiment in the later southern campaigns and was brevetted a Brig. General for bravery, wounded at Mansfield, LA and was commander of the post at Montgomery, AL until mustered out in 1866. He died in 1922 and is buried at Jefferson Barracks. Very good; some minor to moderate fraying to a few of the ribbons. $4,000 - $6,000
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72 Civil War Hospital Tent Large, white canvas with attaching ropes and no poles or stakes. The canvas is marked on the top with the maker’s mark and Civil War-period date. The flap is marked 7th NY. Very good. $1,000 - $1,500
73 Civil War Forage Cap Shipping Crate with Lid 35.75” x 21” x 20.5” pine box with friction lid. Interior divided into two compartments; retains most of the original olive ordnance painted finish. Stenciled in white on the obverse “J.G. COTRELL & SON / 46 STATE ST./ ALBANY, NY.” The sides are stenciled “200 / U.S. CAPS / 46 STATE ST. / ALBANY, NY.” This crate is one of three discovered in the 1990s in a warehouse in Albany and once held part of an 1861 NY state contract for 6000 caps. Good condition; normal age and storage wear with some finish loss on the edges. $1,300 - $1,500
74 1850s Harpers Ferry Arsenal Experimental Musket Shipping Crate, Unique Markings 57.5” x 11.25” x 8” pine shipping crate. One end is marked “Dr. Mofit,” the other marked “Dr. Mofit, Gun Metal Lab.” Obverse marked “Keep out / From: Harpers Ferry Arsenal / Harpers Ferry, VA / To: Dr. Campbell Mofit / Pikesville Arsenal / Gun Metal Laboratory / Pikesville, MD, / U.S. Military / Experimental Model 1841 Rifled Musket / by Authority of Jefferson Davis / U.S. Secretary of War;” reverse marked similarly with the addition of “U.S.” Lacks lid. The size of the crate and the period in which Davis served as Secretary of War (1853-57) suggests it was used to ship an early version of the Model 1842 rifled musket with the new long range sight. The original cut nails that once held the sides of this crate together deteriorated and were replaced by wire nails many years ago. Good; stenciling sharp and legible, normal age toning and scuffs from service wear. $1,500 - $2,500
75 Folding Army Cot Dated 1862 78” x 30.25” x 28.5 open dimensions, pine folding “X” trestle-leg field bed with white blue line drill canvas cover. Complete with removable headboard marked “GOODWIN & SON / 1862 / ARMY COT.” Very good condition; light age toning, a little seam separation between the canvas panels. $1,200 - $1,600
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76 Model 1859 Officer’s McClellan Saddle Rawhide covered tree with brass edge binding, furniture and shield embossed “11 INCH / SEAT.” Complete with harness leather skirts, guards, covers over wood stirrups and dark blue wool girth. Good; rawhide worn through on the front bottom edge, does not affect display. $2,000 - $3,000 38
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77 Union Infantry Officer’s McDowell Pattern Forage Cap Dark blue wool cap with gold bullion on black velvet embroidered bugle insignia, sloped round black enameled leather visor and chin strap with brass eagle side buttons and buckle, interior crown with cork stiffener, brown polished cotton lining, the remnants of a maker’s label on black silk and a leather sweatband. Good. Very light moth tracking and some surface edge wear, ghost of a pin or insignia on the obverse of the crown exterior. About half of the silk label remains; lining and sweatband are intact; the front edge needs to be attached back to the band. $1,500 - $2,500
79 M1855 Enlisted Belt, Revolver Holster, Pouch and Sword Hanger Black leather belt with lead filled brass oval “US” plate. Holster appears to hold a Colt Army model revolver; pistol cartridge pouch has clear maker and inspector’s marks. Lot includes a brass and leather sword hanger. Good; some flaking to leather finishes. $1,000 - $1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
78 Pattern 1855 Enlisted Cavalry Shell Jacket Issue quality blue wool trimmed in yellow worsted wool braid, cuff braid removed, brass eagle buttons, lined in light brown wool jean, cotton sleeve lining with Cincinnati inspector’s stamp. Good; light wear and a few older minor repairs, no noticeable mothing. $2,000 - $3,000 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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80 Civil War Swords and Diary of Capt. Daniel R. Hundley, 31st Alabama Infy., CSA 32” blade with etched panels of military motifs; one of the panels had the “US” taken out and marked with Confederate States and dated 1861. Shagreen and gilt brass wire wrapped handle. On the brass knuckle bow the US was also cut out and replaced with CS. German proof on the ricasso. Metal scabbard with brass bands and carrying rings. On the throat of the scabbard is a banner marked Horstman and Sons maker Philadelphia. Plus a 1902-style Army sword, 30” blade with etched panels of military motifs. The name is etched in a panel: Bryan R. Hundley. Black handle, nickel-plated guard with nickel plated scabbard. The 1902 sword is in excellent condition. Daniel Robinson Hundley (1832-1899) was born to John Henderson Hundley and Malinda Robinson, plantation and slave owners in Madison County, Alabama. Daniel received his law degree from Harvard in 1853. He married a first cousin, Mary Ann (“Nannie”) Hundley (18341913) about 1857. Three children came rapidly, two sons and a daughter, by 1859. The family moved to Chicago where Daniel maintained a small farm and tried to find work as a writer. In 1860 he published Social Relations in our Southern States (New York: Henry Price), an analysis of the antebellum social and political climate in slave states, often cited as a major reference. The family struggled financially, so when hostilities erupted, in April 1861, he returned to Alabama and was commissioned as Colonel in the 31st Alabama Regiment. He was wounded at the Battle of Port Gibson (May 1863), and taken prisoner at Big Shanty, GA (June 15, 1864). Taken to the officer’s prison at Johnson’s Island, he attempted an escape in Jan. 1865, but was quickly recaptured. The diary he kept while incarcerated was taken from him at his recapture. The 31st Alabama was organized in March 1862 at Talladega with men from the surrounding counties. It moved to Tennessee, first to Chattanooga, then to Knoxville. It took part in several fights, Cumberland Gap and Tazewell before joining General Edmund Smith’s Kentucky Campaign. It was then moved to General Edward Tracy’s Department of the Mississippi. It was engaged in the defenses of Port Gibson and Vicksburg, where it was captured and quickly exchanged. It was then moved to the Army of Tennessee, following John Bell Hood’s forces. Of the 1100 men serving in the unit, by Jan. 1865, only 180 were fit for duty and fewer than 100 surrendered in April. Hundley was released from Johnson’s Island in July 1865, and returned to his home, Thorn Hill near Mooresville, to begin a law practice. Nearly a decade later, in 1874, he received a letter from a man in New York who had located the diary and subsequently returned it to him. Hundley filled in a few blanks from the last months of his incarceration, and published the diary as “Prison 40
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Echoes of the Great Rebellion” that same year. It was his last venture into writing. He spent the remainder of his days quietly, practicing law and raising a family which grew by a number of children. All together, Daniel and Mary Ann had 11 children, although three died in infancy: Edwin, Margaret, Cecil, Edith, Oscar, Warren, Mary, John, Elisha, Lucy, and Anne. (Oscar, John, and Elisha all married.) We have not been able to locate Bryan Hundley. Daniel had four siblings: Orville (who became a state senator and Republican delegate), John, William, and Mary. Bryan could be a grandson of Daniel or any of the three brothers (or part of Mary Ann’s family line). Presumably, with the 1902 date, this sword represents SpanAm service. A diary accompanies this lot. Although not one of Hundley’s, it was written by a resident of Mooresville, Alabama. The writer, however was a woman, and a bit older. The 8 x 10 in. halfleather over marbled paper book has 144 pages filled in. It begins on 19 Oct. 1856. It is relatively complete until August of 1857, mostly with news about the community (who is ill, who died) and church activities. The rest is spotty until 10 July 1859. On Dec. 31, 1857 she describes the death of her sons: “Since the last entry... I have passed through the deep waters of affliction, my dear children Henry and Robert have passed away from the earth... Henry died on the 30th of August of typhoid fever after an illness of two weeks, his age seventeen years and five months. Robert was very ill at the same time with the same fever....his spirit went back to him who gave it on the morning of Dec. 8th at a little past 6 o’clock, at the age of sixteen years and nine months...” A week later, she laments: “I can hardly realize that I am the same being I was six months ago. Then I was the proud happy mother, now my heart and home is bereft.” (Not only was Hundley not a mother, he was born in 1832, and could not have had 17 and 16-year-old sons in 1857, being only 15 or so himself.) Unfortunately, the only identification is on the rear fep, with have “Mooresville, Alabama, Limestone County” written on it. This was Hundley’s hometown, so he surely knew these neighbors. They might have been relatives. The first 72 pages cover the antebellum period. In the middle, she jumps from July 1859 to 19 Dec. 1863. Coverage in this section is mostly continuous until 5 Nov. 1864 (58 pages), but the last 14 or so pages are mixed. There are some early items (1853-1859), many histories, or religious extracts, in the last dozen pages, but if there were three or four blank lines at the bottom of the page, she continued the diary there. This second section is very different. It gives the “home front” view of the war, and, at that, from an interesting perspective. Northern Alabama was strongly sympathetic to the Union. Ormsby Mitchel had a relatively easy time invading the area in the spring of 1862. Holding the area, BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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however, was a bit more difficult, since it was deeply divided between Union and Secessionist sympathizers. In addition, much of the region’s economic activity focused north. The writer of this journal seems to be sympathetic to the Union, although she mentions several times that a number of their slaves have left or been taken by the army, or that soldiers were going from plantation to plantation running the slaves off (freeing them). A few months after the death of her sons, she went to visit family - sisters, mother. Her father had died about the same time as her sons, so she visited his grave, also. She spent several weeks in Aurora, Illinois, making a trip into Chicago to shop. At a later point, she mentions an Ohio unit that is camping in the area, headed by a Captain from Zanesville. She and the Captain spent several evenings catching up on mutual acquaintances. This diary gives a view of the hardships of a war zone. Foraging soldiers taking their corn, forage, meat from the smokehouses. And in Northern Alabama, there were waves of both Confederate and Union forces, needing food for themselves and their animals. She describes hearing cannonading from Decatur and Athens. Interestingly, “official” histories place the Battle of Decatur on Oct. 26-29, 1864, as part of Hood’s Tennessee campaign. However, there is activity for months before this. Something is happening in Decatur at least every week - more troops coming in, Confederate raiders making a run at the Union forces, sporadic skirmishing, etc. For most of the year, the residents of the Mooresville-Huntsville area cannot cross the river to Decatur. The residents personally appeal to General Dodge, but he will not guarantee them protection from the soldiers under his command. He only assures them that they won’t take anything “except demanded by military necessity.” Guess that covers just about anything. She mentions each unit as it comes and goes, and even where it camps. Jan. 25th: 80th Ohio & 7th Iowa; 28th: 93rd Illinois & 10th Iowa. On May 21st, the 9th Ohio came in, and set up camp on the hill near the graveyard. (This was the unit headed by her old friend from Zanesville, where she lived 26 years before.) The citizens are intensely interested in war news. She notes: “We get intelligence of affairs from the Federal party only and we know not which portion of the rumors can be credited.” (Note, this was true of the men in uniform, also. Rumors flowed freely.) At one point the 16th AC was ordered to Chattanooga, and she notes that it took them 6 hours to get through town. Shortly after, she observes: “our town has been literally alive with soldiers.”
She is (still) sympathetic to humanity in general. She seems to retain a northerner’s attitude toward the climate: [July 1] “The weather almost suffocating. If we at home, sheltered from the rays of a summer sun can hardly exist, what of the suffering of the poor soldiers....” On the 25th, they get rumors that Atlanta was captured by Sherman. A bit premature, but after Atlanta did fall, it took a full two weeks for the news to reach Mooresville. She expresses great interest in the Democratic Convention in Chicago, hoping they could get a candidate who would end the war. She missed nothing. On Sept. 6: “Six trains passed down loaded mostly with contrabands going we suppose to Tennessee to repair bridges and so forth”(that Wheeler had been burning as he went). On the 10th they get reports that Grant and Sherman had both been defeated. Not quite, since Atlanta fell the week before. Fighting was also increasing around Athens, and Union soldiers were putting up breastworks throughout the fields around town. Union soldiers borrowed her buggy on a number of occasions. One time she notes: “Our buggy returned. We know nothing definite with regard to the business in which it has been engaged but suppose from some items gathered it has been used for transportation of a female spy.” Much more. Although there are numerous views of soldiers, homefront diaries, especially from literate women, are much more rare. We are sure there is much to be learned from this account, possibly even the identity of the writer. Brass has been polished and began to age nicely. Handle is in good condition complete intact with some scuffs. Blade is a dark grey to brown. Panels are visible. Scabbard has a four dents, two on each side. Brass is good. $10,000 - $15,000
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Civil War — Uniforms 81 Zouave Uniform, Firearms and Archive Identified to Charles Reisser 9th New York Hawkins Zouaves Civil War uniform, personal effects, documents and two firearms originally the property of Acting Orderly Sergeant Charles Reisser, Co. G, 9th NY, known as “Hawkins Zouaves.” The uniform consists of a dark blue wool Algerian pattern jacket trimmed in red worsted wool braid and cord piping with matching braid and red wool “tombeau” applied on the front in typical Zouave fashion. Cuffs have red wool sergeant’s rank chevrons and are closed with hooks and eyes. Fully lined in white linen with one interior pocket, handinscribed on the left sleeve lining “Chas Reisser / Co. G” in ink now oxidized to brown. The dark blue wool Zouave pattern vest has inset welted pockets, tabs for buttons and is trimmed in red braid, lining and back of linen with penciled initials “Ch R.” The jacket is constructed with both hand- and machine-stitching while the vest is completely hand-sewn. The red wool felt fez has a natural linen tape binding on the bottom edge, blue wool tassel and metal unit number “9” on the obverse. A red wool and cotton mixed fabric waist sash completes the uniform. Personal items include a silver identity disk made from an half dollar coin, engraved “Sgt. Charles Reisser / Co. G, 9th Regt. NY Vol. / Hawkins Zouaves / Enl. 4 May 1861,” pierced and suspended on a short leather thong, a clay pipe, a wooden crutch used after his leg wound received at Antietam, a GAR membership medal and a 1907 Vinton, IA metal and celluloid reunion medal.
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A cased sixth plate daguerreotype image shows Reisser in a Zouave uniform with a Bowie knife on his belt. The jacket and kepi appear to be the Hawkins’ officer pattern, but without rank insignia. It has been suggested that this is the first pattern Hawkins Zouave uniform, replaced by the type with this group. The image has an embossed brass mat and glass retainer, velvet cushion and leatherette covered wood hinged case. Two additional later sepia-toned copy photos of this image in period wooden frames are included. Documents relating to the life and military career of Reisser include his 1859 dated naturalization paper, his 1860 marriage certificate, an 1861 document promoting him to sergeant and signed by Col. Hawkins, and his 1863 discharge paper, all contained in contemporary wood frames. & A framed, detailed record of Reisser’s early life and military service, published in 1906, is also included. Firearms with this group consist of a percussion full-stock target rifle and a single-shot European military percussion pistol. The rifle is .46 caliber with a 27.75” octagonal barrel maker marked “W. HAHN NY” (William Hahn active New York City 1858 - 1889), patent breech and snail-shaped nipple bolster, engraved back action lock marked “WARRANTED.” Walnut stock has checkered wrist and cheek rest, nickel furniture now age-toned to a brassy hue by smoke, iron sling swivels and ramrod with brass tips. The iron work with even dark patina. The pistol is .69 caliber, 11” round pinned barrel, lock and barrel converted from flint, unmarked and with an age gray finish. Walnut stock with brass furniture. Wrist escutcheon plate engraved with crown motif and word “Hussar;” retains wood ramrod. Family tradition relates that these two firearms were used by Reisser during the Civil War. However, this appears unlikely and it is more likely that they were guns that he owned during his long life. Charles Reisser was a native of Germany. He lived as a farmer in New Jersey at the time of his enlistment in 1861. He served in all the regiment’s actions until he was wounded in the leg by a musket ball at Antietam. His recovery took two years. In late life he moved to Iowa. A well-documented group from a combat veteran in one of the most famous Federal regiments. Overall good condition; uniform pieces show light wear and moderate age toning with some brown foxing on the linen linings, fez binding frayed but mostly complete, the sash has heavy moth tracking and one large hole in the center. The image case has a broken hinge and the top edge is missing. Documents have been folded and have some minor tears that do not detract. The rifle in overall good condition, has a fair bore in need of cleaning, lock does not stay at half cock and the nipple is slightly flattened. Pistol is fair, lock frozen, nipple completely flattened. $85,000 - $115,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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Civil War — Uniforms 82 Cincinnati Zouave Guards Uniform 1860 - 1875 A very complete Civil War era Zouave’s uniform including an Algerian jacket of fine dark blue wool, trimmed on all edges with a double row of yellow worsted wool braid. Chest trimmed in yellow cord terminating in quatrefoils, cuffs with yellow and light blue braid chevrons and yellow cord trim. The blue wool flannel shirt, completely hand-sewn, has yellow braid collar and placket trim with dark bone buttons. Like the shirt, the red flannel trousers are hand sewn, cut in an exaggeratedly baggy fashion and trimmed on the sides of the legs with yellow braid and looped cord, fly closes with dark bone buttons and there are tinned iron buckles on the waist and knee bands. A light blue waist sash completes the basic uniform. Two pieces of headgear are included: a red fez of felted knit wool, the correct manufacturing technique for the mid-nineteenth century, with a black tassel, and a red wool kepi with dark blue band, yellow braid trim and quatrefoil, black enameled leather visor and chin strap with staff pattern eagle side button, leather sweatband and crown disk with maker’s mark “TOWERS & Co / CINCINNATI.” Towers is listed in an 1860 Cincinnati business directory as a manufacturer and retailer in hats, caps and furs. The business was destroyed by fire in June of that same year.
The Cincinnati Zouave Guards were organized as a volunteer militia unit about 1859, entering Federal service in 1861 as Co. D, 2nd Ohio Infantry, a 3 months regiment, fighting at 1st Manassas (Bull Run). After their early war service, the Zouaves did not fight as unit for the remainder of the war, but many of its members re-enlisted as part of the 5th OVI for three years. After the war the Zouave Guards increased to battalion size and appear to have remained active until the mid-1870s, being re-organized as part of the Ohio National Guard under the name Cincinnati Light Guards. In the appraiser’s opinion, some elements of this uniform could date to the Civil War period. These include the kepi, shirt, trousers and sash. As the uniform design remained unchanged throughout the unit’s history, this date estimate is based on the kepi’s manufacturer, materials used to construct the shirt and trousers such as the fabric, buttons and, in particular, the pattern of the trouser buckles which are commonly dated to the 1840 - 1860 period. In addition, the shirt appears to be of the same pattern shown in an 1861 photo of Pvt. John Thomas Piggot, Jr. taken while serving in Co. D, 2nd. Ohio. The shirts are trimmed in a different manner in photos taken in 1868. The jacket exhibits higher quality tailoring and materials, and wide spread use of machine sewing which would be expected on a slightly post-war garment. A significant group of mid-19th century military Americana. Overall the group is very well preserved. The kepi has one small moth hole on the crown and the rear seam on the band, part of the lining removed. The fez has moderate moth tracking on the interior which actually reveals its early construction. The shirt and trousers have scattered very light mothing and service wear. There is a 3” long area of moth damage on the right rear sleeve elbow, does not detract. $10,000 - $12,000
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83 Confederate States Tongue and Wreath Officer’s Belt Buckle Brass two-piece belt buckle with CS marked on the tongue and verso stamped IV. Buckle measures 3.375” x 2”. Very good. $1,500 - $2,500
84 Confederate Bowie Knife 8.125” spear point blade. Checkered two piece wooden handle held with copper rivets and coffin-shaped pommel. With brass diamond-shaped quillon. Overall length 12.875”. The blade has been sharpened and has a shiny silver patina. The brass quillon has a dull yellow patina. The handles have some dings, but are in good overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
85 Battlefield Captured Confederate Knife 9.625” spear point blade. With down-turned diamond-shaped quillon. A primitive hand-forged hexagonal nut holds the hickory handle in place at the bottom. Attached to the handle is a period inked label that reads Souvenir Of The Late War Herbert E. Cook 2 N.H.V. G.A.R. Post No. 55. Overall length 14”. The knife comes with an archive of copied papers pertaining to Herbert E. Cook. He enlisted as a Private in the 2nd New Hampshire Infantry on September 11, 1861 for a period of three years. Cook would be honorably discharged on June 1, 1864. The blade has a mottled brown and grey patina. The handle has some slight dings to it. $1,000 - $1,500
86 Buck Brothers Bowie Knife Belonging to Alonzo S. Putnam, 36th Massachusetts Infantry 8” clip point blade with a thin brass quillon, German silver ferrule and rosewood handle. The handle has three German silver escutcheons and two copper rivets. The center escutcheon has an engraved 36. The pommel is stamped A.S.P. With original hand -tooled leather sheath. Accompanying the knife are copies of muster papers belonging to Alonzo S. Putnam of the 36th Massachusetts Infantry. The blade has a silver patina, with some areas of slight staining. The handle has one or two dings, but is in very good condition. The sheath is slightly worn near the tip, but is in otherwise good condition. $3,000 - $5,000
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87 Sheffield Bowie Knife by James Westa 10” large spear point blade, German silver pommel and guard. Horn handles with German silver escutcheon. Pommel embossed with Mexican eagle and snake. Marked on the ricasso James Westa Lord St Sheffield. Original German silver-mounted leather scabbard. Blade has been sharpened with nice grey metal some black staining. Markings are excellent. Handles are very good. Scabbard has some scuffs. Knife is very good overall. $2,000 - $3,500
88 Model 1833 Dragoon Saber by Ames 34” feather blade, ricasso obverse engraved “N. P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1835;” reverse engraved “United States.” Hilt with brass three-branch guard, open reverse guard, pommel and backstrap. Leather and wire-wrapped grip. Complete with iron scabbard. Good; blade has light age toning and old service sharpening. Minor leather loss on the grip. Scabbard age darkened with a crease on both sides about midway. $1,000 - $1,400
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89 W.J. McElroy Confederate Foot Officer’s Sword Presented to Capt D E Stipes 31” blade with etched panels, marked in one panel W.J. McElroy, Macon, Ga. On the reverse in the middle of the blade Capt D.E. Stipes, who was a Confederate ordinance officer. Also on the same side near the ricasso are crossed cannons. The panels are floral in designs with line background. Brass guard with floral designs, brass pommel. leather handle with copper wire. Original leather scabbard with plain brass fittings and drag. Daniel E. Stipes (1833/34-1869) listed on HDS as a commissioned captain, no dates. He is mentioned in Civil War Macon: The History of a Confederate City, By Richard Iobst, as serving as Clerk to the Master Armorer at the Confederate States Armory in Macon. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Maryland. Brass with nice untouched patina. Blade is dark with some staining. Etched panels are very clear. Leather scabbard is very good with some light crazing, brass with nice patina. A very rare Confederate sword. $20,000 - $30,000
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90 Presentation Civil War Cavalry Officer’s Sword Presented to Felix G. McCrea, “A Galvanized Yankee” 32” blade. Blade has enhanced scenes of standing flags, E. Pluribus Unum in gilt, panoply of arms, with a 5” Civil War battle scene showing artillery with huge billows of gun smoke, mounted officers, exploding shells, wounded soldiers. The reverse side has with stacked arms and banners at the base with scroll work flanking an American Eagle with riband perched on a shield, and a large script intertwined US, also flanked by scroll work. All of the panels are deep relief etched and shadowed by gilt. Marked on the ricasso Clauberg and their trade mark. Pommel has a standing eagle with deep relief feathers on a helmet that is deep relief scroll work and three-dimensional liberty cap on the front, all in gilt finish. Solid cast gilt finish handle with deep relief work of a full standing Liberty. The reverse exhibits deep scroll work and shell designs with a separately affixed gilt brass panoply of arms on the center. Heavy cast brass and gilt guard with eagle and floral designs. Clam shell-style counter guard deep relief and gilt with red wool gasket. Steel scabbard uses a 1.375” scalloped and engraved throat. The upper and middle mounts exhibit intricately pierced scroll work, surrounding heads of mythological figures. The ring mounts are laurel leaves and berries. Very heavy lower mount featuring intricately pierced drag and separate affixed scroll work panel with a disk in the center. The reverse is heavily engraved with a fan like pattern. Between the top and middle band is the engraved inscription: Presented to Felix McCrea Adjutant of the 7th Ky. Cav the Friend the Patriot and the Soldier by the line officers of his Regiment Nashville, Tenn. Sept 27th 1863. Comes with complete records and provenance. The hilt retains most of the original gilt finish. Handle retains most of the silver finish. The scabbard has been cleaned. The mounts still retain most of the original gilt finish. $20,000 - $25,000
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91 Miniature European Military Musket and Sword 19th century scale models in miniature of a European military musket which is approximately .38 caliber and measuring 24” overall with a 15” barrel fired by percussion caps and a sword which measures 13.5” overall (about half-scale) and a 9.75” forged steel blade. Both are originally inscribed “L’Admiral Tom Ponce” which in French translation means “Tom Thumb.” Tom Thumb was the world’s most recognized performer during the mid-19th century and his performances for Barnum & Bailey Circus made him famous worldwide. Tom Thumb billed himself as General Tom Thumb and Admiral Tom Thumb was a European counterpart who emulated the showmanship of the most famous “little person.” The musket is well made and in proportion as a fully functioning and operating gun. The blade is inscribed “Admiral Tom Ponce” with the maker’s name in Solingen and date of 1860 on the reverse. The condition of the musket is good to very good with some minor pitting and erosion. The wood is very good and the gun is well detailed after an 1850s to 1860s period French style military musket and is accurate is style down to spring on brass bands. The lock is inscribed in block letters. The condition of the sword is very good. 19th century miniatures are very scarce but almost never identified and we are sure both were worn and used in this little Admiral’s performances throughout Europe. $2,500 - $5,000
92 US Civil War Boyle and Gamble Confederate Sword Manufactured in Richmond, Virginia. This Staff and Field Officer’s sword has an unmarked 30.6” single-edged blade with false edge and 3/4-length fuller cast brass single-piece quillon/guard/knuckle bow with feathered quillon open floral guard, CS and 5-pointed star above have been re-moved. Ribbed knuckle bow with slot for sword knot; oval domed pommel, leather covered wire-wrapped grip; total length 36”. Very good. No scabbard. $2,000 - $4,000
93 Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife 17.5” blade with hickory handle. With hand-forged octagonal nut at the pommel. D-guard with straight quillon. With leather sheath stitched down the middle. Overall length 22.75”. The blade has a mottled grey patina, with light spotting throughout. With slight dings to the blade and on the flat top. The sheath shows some wear, but is in good overall condition. $1,500 - $2,500 50
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94 US Civil War Confederate Arkansas-Type Short Sword Confederate D-Guard short sword, 21.75” blade, wooden handle, single iron D-guard, 4.25” quillon. With old tag on blade that reads: “Given by the Family of Douglas H. Copper who served as a Colonel for the Southern cause, this belonged to one of his guards who was killed at Honey Springs.” Very good. $1,500 - $2,500
95 Confederate 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword 31” unadorned blade with fuller and comes to a spear point, brass guard pierced with floral motif, plain brass pommel, leather wrapped handle with wire wrapping. Leather covered wood scabbard with brass bands and carrying rings. An old museum paper label attached to the scabbard inscribed: “Used By the Rebel Lieut Jeffers. Of Rebel Sloop Raider near Edisto, SC procured from Charleston by Nathaniel. H. Cole U.S __”, [last part illegible, probably either an A or an N].Leather and wire wrapping is excellent with very minimal scuffing. Also with nice untouched patina. Brass with dark patina. Blade is untouched with some dark staining from dried grease. Scabbard age shrunk and only partially covers the blade. Lacks the drag. $3,000 - $5,000
96 Colt Raised Body Navy Flask Scarce Colt’s Patent marked raised body brass powder flask approximately 7” tall with crossed rifles and pistols over stand-of-flags and cannon. Raised scene is on one side of the flask only. This flask is in overall very good + condition showing a dark patina on body. Traces of blue on the charging ring and tight seam. $1,500 - $3,000
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97 Navy Flask Brass Navy powder flask with embossed crossed pistols over spread eagle, flags, cannons and anchor on both sides. Approximately 7” tall. This powder flask is in overall very good to near fine condition showing areas of original finish with balance of metal surfaces gone to a pleasing patina. The charging ring displays considerable blue finish and the seam is tight. $1,000 - $2,000
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Civil War 98 Colt Navy Early Box w/Capper, Mold, Cap Tin & Wrench Early Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver wood case (no revolver) with maroon lining and accessories including a brass circular capper, a brass bullet mold, a combination iron nipple wrench/screwdriver and an Eley Bros. cap tin. The casing is in overall very good condition with usual minor old mars and scratches from carrying and storage and circular lightly darkened spot on the left side of the lid approximately 2” in diameter. The interior of the box is very good with minor aging, wear and compressions from placement of the gun and accessories in compartments. The capper is in very good condition, the mold is good to very good with “COLT’S PATENT” marking diagonally on the right “leg” flat near the hinge. The combination tool is good and the cap tin fair. $2,000 - $4,000
99 Massive Hunting Knife-Percussion Pistol Combination 17” blade with a serrated edge and false edge. The brass quillon is marked Quebec in two places. The stag handle has a brass ferrule and brass pommel. Attached to the right side of the blade is .44 caliber percussion pistol with a 4” octagonal barrel with an engraved frame, hammer and dropdown trigger. Overall length 22.25”. Includes homemade leather sheath. The blade has a silver patina, with areas of light staining. The pistol has a mottled grey and silver patina. The hammer does not lock when cocked. $1,000 - $2,000 52
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100 Kentucky-Style Percussion Pistol .36 caliber, 10.25” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Forward action lock plate with scroll engraving, marked Partridge Warranted. Brass hardware, curly maple stock. The bore has some slight pitting, but crisp rifling. The barrel has a smooth silver grey patina with some peppering near the drum. The lock plate has a mottled grey patina. The walnut has several cracks, including a crescent shaped crack extending from the rear of the lockplate to the upper tang. $1,000 - $1,500
101 French Percussion Target Pistol by A. Devisme of Paris .50 caliber, 10” octagonal barrel. Nicely engraved lock and tang with gold #2 on tang and barrel lug. Relief carved ebony stock by A. Devisme of Paris on top flat. Very good with a very good bore. $1,000 - $1,500
102 Pair of Belgian Percussion Muff Pistols .36 caliber, 1.5” round barrel, S/N 119. Markings on left side of barrel “E” over “LG” in oval. Frame has scroll engraving with fold in trigger. Upper and lower tang have scroll engraving with a fish head engraved hammer. Blue barrel with ivory grips. Both of the pistols have a nice untouched patina on the barrel retaining some of the blue. The frame has a smooth bright look with little staining. Has sharp edges. The markings and engraving are sharp and crisp. The grips have a nice yellowing patina. On one of the pistols there is a small crack above the lower tang. Bores are good. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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103 Model 1842 Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson, Property of Rear Admiral Samuel F. du Pont .54 caliber, 8.5” round barrel, brass mountings, swivel-type steel ramrod and wood stock. Important U.S. military historically-associated having been the property of Rear Admiral Samuel F. du Pont (1803-1865), accompanied by cdv and research binder. Admiral du Pont was born in Bergen Point, NJ on 27 September 1803. He was appointed a midshipman in December 1815 and worked his way thru the ranks on a series of ships (and service in European, West Indies and Mexican waters) until reaching the rank of Commander in 1842. After a brief service in China, Du Pont was commanding the “Cyane” in 1846 when he captured San Diego, took possession of La Paz, the capital of Lower California, spiked the guns of San Blas and entered the harbor of Guaymas to take control of that port. He also took part in the capture of Mazatlan in 1847. Du Pont later served again in China, then traveled to Japan and Arabia before returning to Boston where in May 1859, he was placed in charge of the Philadelphia Naval Yard. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he sent a Naval force to the Chesapeake to protect the landing of troops at Annapolis. He was then made president of a board convened in Washington to develop a general plan of naval operations against the insurgent states. In October 1861, he led an expedition to Norfolk, VA of the largest fleet ever commanded by an American officer to that date and on 7 November 1861, successfully captured Port Royal and helped secure the southern waters of Georgia and the entire eastern coast of Florida. For these efforts, du Pont was appointed to the rank of Rear Admiral on 16 July 1862 and continued his naval activities in defense of the Union including being one of the architects of organizing the U.S. Naval Academy. While on a trip to Philadelphia on 23 June 1865, the Admiral died and is buried in the du Pont family cemetery in Greenville, Delaware. Du Pont’s service was recognized by Congress nearly two decades later, and a statue erected in Pacific Circle renamed Du Pont Circle - in Washington. A rare chance to possess a personal sidearm of a great figure in early U.S. Naval history. Suitable for display in any museum or personal collection. Impeccable provenance as this gun descended in the Admiral’s family to famous early collector, Charles du Pont (1934-2008) and then directly to our consignor. This gun is in overall very good + condition showing a brown patina to the barrel and rammer with the lockplate displaying a silvery tone. The brass mountings have aged to a pleasing taffy-colored patina. The action is crisp, the bore good and the markings are clear including the date of 1855 on the back of the lockplate, the date 1850 on the barrel tang and “US”, “WN” and “P” inspection and proof marks on the left side of the barrel at the breech. The stock is overall very good showing scattered scratches and mars from carrying and storage. Ex U.S. Admiral Samuel F. DuPont $3,000 - $6,000 54
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104 English Cased Colt London Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 5” octagonal barrel, S/N 8196. Blue and case hardened finish, British proofed, matching visible numbers, wood grips. Includes accessories. This revolver is in overall fine condition showing considerable original blue finish on the barrel assembly, the majority of its original cylinder scene and the majority of its original case colors on the frame, loading lever and hammer. Additionally, the majority of the original silver plating remains on the brass triggerguard with approx. 30% of that original finish on the brass backstrap. The bore is very good, the markings sharp, the grips fine. The action is very good but slightly off time. The casing is in overall very good condition with some old scattered mars and scratches from storage. The red interior lining is overall good. The accessories include a James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield bag-shaped powder flask, a Colt’s Patent iron bullet mold, a combination screwdriver/ nipple wrench, a metal cap tin, various cast lead ball and a metal cleaning rod with wood bulb-shaped handle. $2,000 - $4,000
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Civil War — Hand Guns 105 Only Known Original Double Cased Pair of Remington Beal’s Navy Percussion Revolvers with Accessories These are thought to have been cased as a salesman’s sample. Revolver 1: .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 294. Blued finish, matching numbers, wood grips. Revolver 2: .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 313. Blued finish, matching numbers, wood grips. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, approximately 14,500 of this model were manufactured between 1861 and 1862. Pictured in The Guns of Remington, compiled by Howard Madaus/ Photography by Paul Goodwin, on page 31. Also featured as the Roll of Honor guns in the Nov./Dec. 1992 Man at Arms magazine and pictured in the Collector’s Corner section of the January 1963 edition of Guns & Ammo magazine, page 36. Revolver 1 is in overall fine condition showing considerable original blue finish on the barrel, considerable original blue on the cylinder, areas of original blue on the frame and considerable amount of original niter blue on the base of the loading lever. The trigger also shows original niter blue on both side edges. The brass trigger guard has a pleasing un-cleaned dark patina. The hammer displays the majority of its original case colors. The bore is fine, the action and markings are crisp and the grips are very good to fine overall showing considerable Left Sides original varnish and several minor old mars from handling and storage. Revolver 2 is also in overall fine condition displaying considerable original blue finish on the barrel and cylinder with original blue in protected areas of the frame. There are traces of original niter blue at the base of the loading lever and the trigger shows considerable original niter blue finish. The brass triggerguard on this gun also has a pleasing uncleaned dark patina. The hammer is displaying the majority of its original case colors. The bore is fine, the markings and action are crisp and the grips are very good to fine overall showing fine graining and considerable original varnish with just a couple small scattered old mars from handling and storage. The original wood presentation case is in overall good to very good condition, in the French style of interior; unusual with both guns facing to the left. The casing displays the majority of its original brown lining with some fading, fraying at the edges and contact points and some staining. The exterior of the case is generally good with an old repair to the front portion of the lid, some scattered SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
old nicks and mars from storage and the inlaid plaque in the center of the lid is missing. Accessories include two metal cleaning rods with brass handles, two Remington brass double cavity bullet molds, an Eley, London marked circular cap tin, a small metal oiler bottle and two brass spread-eagle powder flasks with slanted spouts. The cleaning rods, molds and flasks are all in overall very good + condition. There are also some cast old lead balls, an extra main spring and a working key to the case. An opportunity to possess a great rarity in collector firearms. Suitable for any museum or serious private collection. Ex Bill Florence Collection $12,500 - $25,000
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106 Original Colt Texas Paterson Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 718. Blued and case hardened finish, flared varnished walnut wood grips, 5-shot cylinder, folding trigger, barrel address marked “* Patent Arms M’g. Co. Paterson, N J. – Colt’s Pt.” Cylinder roll scene of stagecoach holdup including the word “COLT,” round back cylinder, step frame, no loading lever or capping cut out, wedge with spring. Numbered 718; back of barrel numbered 718; back of cylinder also numbered 718. This revolver was reportedly brought back to the United States in 1977, from England by the late dealer/collector Alan Kelley. From the Tom Seymour estate. This example of the famous Colt Texas Paterson is one of the finest known to collectors today. It retains the majority of its original blue finish on the barrel and wedge. The frame shows a mixture of original case color hues along with natural toning of the finish. The hammer shows original muted case colors. The cylinder displays almost all of its original cylinder scene, the action is crisp as are the matching original serial numbers and the grips are very good showing considerable original varnish. An excellent opportunity to obtain an all matching and beautiful Texas Paterson with great overall condition and rare case hardening. Tom Seymour Collection $175,000 - $350,000
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Civil War — Hand Guns 107 Cased Set of Percussion Pistols by J. Nowak, Vienna .40 caliber, 9.5” octagonal barrels. The top flat of each pistol has inlaid silver that reads J. Nowack In Wien. The pistols have an engraved 1 and 2 on the tangs. The barrels are finely and intricately etched throughout. The upper tangs, lockplates, screws and triggerguards feature intricate scroll engravings. The triggerguards are blue finished. The hammers feature an engraved wolf side profile, with an engraved dolphin front profile. Each pistol has a raised blade front sight, with pistol 1 having a raised rear sight. The underside of each pistol features a beautifully carved clamshell design. The half stocks are made of polished European Circassian walnut with checkered grips. The triggerguards feature a unique finger spur. Only pistol one features a set trigger. The pistols feature German silver thumbprints with an engraved Old English “C” with a crown above. The pistols are featured in a fitted European oak case that includes a ramrod, screwdriver, extra nipples in a wooden case, a cleaning tool in a wooden case, a tortoise shell oiler, a wads-cutter, fabric wads, powder measures, a hammer and a mold. The barrels have a beautiful finish and are in excellent condition. The blue finish to the triggerguard is mostly present, with some wear to where it extends down towards the grips. The stocks have some very light nicks and dings, with pistol 1 having a very slight crack to the wood near the nipple. The bores are good with crisp rifling, and could be cleaned to even better condition. The top lid of the case is bowed, with a crack along the top near the hinge. $4,000 - $6,000
108 Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Revolver .31 caliber, 5” octagonal barrel, S/N 6666. Matching serial numbers. Top flat of barrel marked Address Sam Colt New York City with bracket finials. 5 shot cylinder with Texas Ranger and Indian scene. Varnished walnut grips. The bore is in good condition. The barrel has been cleaned to a silver patina. The frame and hammer have faded case colors. The backstrap and triggerguard have most of the silver-plate remaining, with some traces of brass showing. The grips have some slight nicks and dings, but are in good overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
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109 Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 3” barrel, S/N 1988. Matching serial numbers. Top flat of barrel marked Address Sam Colt New York City with bracket finials. 5-shot cylinder with Texas Ranger and Indian scene. Varnished walnut grips. The bore is in good condition, but could use a cleaning. The barrel has a grey and silver patina with some small areas of peppering to the metal. The cylinder has a mottled grey patina, with faded areas to the rolled scene. The frame has a mottled grey patina, with some areas of peppering. The backstrap and triggerguard have a mostly mustard patina to the brass, with some areas of the silver remaining. The grips have a few nicks, but are in good overall condition. $3,000 - $4,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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110 Colt Model 1849 Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 236055. Blue finished barrel and cylinder, case hardened frame, trigger, hammer and loading lever, brass triggerguard and back strap. Top flat of barrel marked Address Col Saml Colt New-York U.S. America. Six-shot cylinder with stagecoach scene and Colt’s Patent markings. With matching serial numbers stamped on the side of the cylinder, and on the underside of the butt strap, barrel lug, frame and triggerguard. With 6055 stamped on the loading lever. With polished walnut grips. The bore is clean with crisp rifling. The barrel has some spotting and has a plum patina, as does the cylinder. The stagecoach scene is slightly faded, but is still visible. Most of the case colors are faded from the hammer and frame. The backstrap and triggerguard have a mottled yellow gold patina. The grips have a few dings, and the varnish is worn near the butt, but is 85% present. $1,200 - $1,500
111 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 60925. Matching serial numbers. Top flat of barrel with Address Saml Colt New York City in brackets. Five-shot cylinder with stagecoach scene. Blue barrel, casehardened frame. Varnished walnut grips. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned. The barrel has a faded blue patina with some areas of spotting and grey showing through. The cylinder has a crisp stagecoach scene, with a mottled blue and grey patina. The frame and ejector have traces of case colors showing, fading to grey in parts. The backstrap and triggerguard retain some of the original silver plating, with areas of brass showing through. The grips have light wear, but are in good overall condition. $1,500 - $2,000
112 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 159269. Matching serial numbers. The top flat of the barrel with engraved Sam Colt in cursive. Five-shot cylinder with stagecoach scene. With ivory grips. The revolver is housed in a velvet lined wooden case with a plaque that reads P. Graham 1862. The interior of the box includes a walnut-handled cleaning rod, a brass mold, a tin of percussion caps marked Eleybro London, a brass powder flask marked Colts Patent with an eagle, a silverplated jar, a screw and an empty box of Colts Patent Combustible Envelope Cartridges. The bore is in good condition, but needs to be cleaned. The barrel has a mottled plum and grey patina, as does the cylinder. The cylinder has a mostly visible stagecoach scene with light staining. The lever, hammer and frame have a mottled grey and silver patina. The backstrap and triggerguard have a mustard patina, with small areas of silver plating. The ivory grips are yellow in color, with some age cracks. The top of the box has a horizontal crack that runs along the center. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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113 Composite London Cased Colt Dragoon and 1849 Pocket .44 caliber, 7.5” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 480. Single-line New York address, English proofs on the left side of barrel, Colt patent markings on the left side of the frame. Brass backstrap and triggerguard. One-piece walnut grips. .31 caliber, 6” octagonal barrel, S/N 8352. Two-line Col. Colt, London address, iron backstrap and triggerguard. English proofs on the left barrel flat. One-piece walnut grips. These are cased in a proper style oak casing with blue lining, inside lid with proper style label with original bag flasks and molds, cap boxes. Reproduction pack of combustible skin cartridges. Both revolvers have all matching numbers. Dragoon has a dark patina look mixing with some light pitting. Some dings in the metal. Brass backstrap and triggerguard with untouched patina. Grips with some nicks and dings. Overall an even look and all original. The pocket is in good condition with grey to brown with even smooth look. Grips have been cleaned, a small sliver of wood missing on the right side of grip at the bottom of the backstrap. Both revolvers are mechanically fine. $4,000 - $6,000
114 Engraved Model 1849 Colt Revolver .31 caliber, 6” octagonal barrel, S/N 112314. With scroll engraved barrel, loading lever, cylinder, frame, hammer, triggerguard, butt strap and backstrap. Barrel with Sam Colt engraved on flat top. Five-shot cylinder with stagecoach scene and Colt’s Patent markings. With matching serial numbers stamped on the side of the cylinder, and on the underside of the butt strap, barrel lug, frame and triggerguard. With 2314 stamped on the loading lever. With polished walnut grips. The bore is slightly pitted from use, but has crisp lines. The original blue finish is worn from most of the pistol, with all metal parts having a silver grey patina. The stagecoach scene is worn on the cylinder. The percussion nipples are intact, with flash pitting to the nipples and rear of cylinder. Either side of the hammer is pitted. Engravings on all other parts are crisp. The walnut grip retains approximately 60% of the original finish. $3,500 - $4,500 62
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115 Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 198163. All matching except the wedge, 44719. Single-line New York address. Period blade front sight. Brass backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. All metal is sharp with crisp markings. A dark patina with pitting mixing in. Some notches on the left side of the barrel. Brass with a dirty look. Grips with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
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116 Colt 1851 Navy Revolver Cut for Shoulder Stock .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 128044. Blued and case hardened finish, brass straps, wood grips. This gun is in overall very good + + condition showing a mixture of original blue with a dark patina on the barrel, majority of its original cylinder scene remaining and scattered original case color on the frame and loading lever mixed with its dark patina. The numbers are matching including the cylinder arbor except the wedge which is #55158. The loading lever is unnumbered. The varnished wood grips are in fine condition showing the majority of original finish. $2,500 - $4,000
117 Colt London Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel length with attached loading lever, S/N 39884 (matching). Markings on top of barrel “Address - Col - Colt - London.” Left side of frame is marked “Colts Patent.” Case colored frame, hammer and lever. Blue barrel, loading lever and cylinder. One-piece walnut grips. The barrel and loading lever have little finish with salt and pepper pitting that is blending to a patina. Frame has pitting that is blending to a patina. The grips have nicks and dings. The barrel markings are sharp. The bore has pitting, but has strong rifling. $1,000 - $1,500
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118 Factory Engraved Colt Second Model 1851 Navy Revolver with British Proofs .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 2805. Matching serial numbers. Top flat of barrel marked - Address Saml. Colt Hartford Ct -in engraved scroll. The barrel, lever, frame, hammer, backstrap and triggerguard all have beautiful scroll engravings. Six-shot cylinder with naval scene and British proofs. Ivory grips. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. The barrel and cylinder have almost all of the original blue finish remaining, with a crisp naval scene on the cylinder. The hammer, lever and frame all display strong case colors, with the frame having a partially mottled plum patina. Most of the silver remains on the backstrap and triggerguard, with areas of brass showing through. The grips have some light age cracks, but are in good overall condition. $12,000 - $15,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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119 Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, Cut for Stock .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 128085K. Matching serial numbers. Top flat of barrel with - Address Col. Saml. Colt New-York U.S. America - . Brass triggerguard, iron backstrap and walnut grips. The serial number for this revolver falls in the range match for the 17th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, 1863. The bore is in good condition but needs to be cleaned. The barrel has a faded blue patina, with silver showing on the edges, and areas of spotting to the top flat. The lever, trigger and frame all have some traces of case coloring, with a mostly faded blue and silver patina. The brass on the triggerguard has a bright mustard patina, with the iron backstrap having a grey patina fading to a plum. The grips have a few nicks and dings, but are in good overall condition. $1,500 - $2,000
121 Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 15597. Blued and case hardened finish, wood grips. Matching numbers including the wedge and cylinder arbor. This gun is in overall very good condition showing an even brown patina on metal surfaces and taffy color aging to the brass straps. The bore is very good, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. Considerable light original cylinder scene remains. The grips are overall good showing even wear and a couple scattered old mars from carrying and storage. $1,500 - $3,000
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120 Colt 4th Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 171136. Blued and case hardened finish, matching numbers including the wedge and cylinder arbor (loading lever unnumbered). This gun is in overall very good to near fine condition showing original blue on the barrel mixed with a pleasing plum patina. The brass backstrap has the majority of its original silver wash and there are traces of that same wash present in the protected areas of the brass triggerguard. Cylinder displays majority of its original scene. The action is crisp, the bore is good and the markings are sharp. The wood grips are overall near fine showing the majority of their original finish. $2,750 - $4,750
122 Very Rare Colt 1851 1st Model Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 681. Blued and case hardened finish, matching numbers including the cylinder arbor, wedge is unnumbered. Early screw-under-wedge variation, brass back strap and early variation square-back triggerguard. Wood grips. This highly desirable threedigit Colt square-back Navy revolver is in overall very good condition displaying a brown patina on metal surfaces. The hammer shows some muted original case color. The bore is good, the markings are sharp and the majority of the original cylinder scene is visible. The action permits cocking of the gun but the cylinder does not rotate. The straps show considerable original tarnished silver wash remaining. The grips are very good with even wear and some knackering on the butt from hammering. Highly sought by serious Colt collectors and, frankly, not usually found with all matching parts. $6,000 - $12,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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123 Colt Model1851 London Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 14051. Blued and case hardened finish, wood grips. Matching numbers including the wedge and cylinder arbor. This gun is in overall very good condition displaying a pleasing grey patina on metal surfaces. The original cylinder scene is mostly visible. The action and markings are crisp, the bore is good overall and the grips are very good with a couple scattered old mars from handling. $1,500 - $3,000
125 Colt Model 1851 London Navy, Lower Canada .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 28151. English blued and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers including wedge and loading lever, iron straps. Wood grips with left grip stamped “L C, C, 49.” This desirable Colt is in overall very good to fine condition displaying the majority of its English blue, majority of its original case color on the frame and hammer with considerable original case colors on the loading lever. The bore is very good +. The action and markings are crisp. The grips are very good with the majority of their original finish remaining and well-struck Lower Canada markings along with some scattered old mars from carry and storage. Per Swayze’s 51 Colt Navies book (pages 182-185), in 1855 the Canadian Government ordered from England for their Militia Dept., 800 Model 1851 Colt Navy revolvers. The serial number range for these guns were 23,000 to 34,000. Of the 800 ordered, 556 were issued to troops in “Upper Canada” while 255 were distributed to forces in “Lower Canada.” $3,000 - $6,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
124 Colt Model 1851 Navy, U.S. Navy Marked .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 89554. Blued and case hardened finish, matching numbers including the wedge and cylinder arbor, iron straps, wood grips. Butt strap is stamped “U S N” and bottom of left grip is stamped “G W R.” Left side of frame under patent dates stamped “U.S.” This desirable “Navy” Navy revolver is in overall very good to near fine condition showing considerable original blue finish on the barrel mixed with plum patina. The cylinder shows the majority of its original scene and the frame, loading lever and hammer show considerable remaining original case colors that are more pronounced on the lever and hammer. The action and markings are crisp, the bore is overall good with some spots of erosion and the grips are overall good to very good with scattered old mars from carry and storage. $6,000 - $12,000
126 Colt Model 1851 Army-Navy Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 72911. Matching numbers. Walnut grip, brass grip frame. Very good condition with a good bore. Revolver is void of finish, but retains most of the thinning cylinder scene. The grip is very good with moderate wear and the gun is mechanically excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
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127 Cased Colt Model 1855 Root Model 2 Pocket Revolver .28 caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 1822. Matching serial numbers. The top flat of the barrel has a two-line Hartford address with the pointing hand motif. Five-shot cylinder with cabin and Indian scene. Blue finish with case hardened hammer and lever. Walnut grips. The revolver is housed in a velvet lined wooden case, complete with a powder flask, an Eley London percussion cap tin, a Colts Patent mold and several percussion balls. The bore is in good condition, but could use a cleaning. The barrel and frame have parts of the original blue patina, with areas cleaned to a dull grey. The hammer and lever have traces of case colors, but mostly have a grey patina. The cylinder has a mottled grey and silver patina, with the cabin scene partially worn. The grip has a gouged corner, with slight wear to the varnish. $2,000 - $3,000
128 Colt Model 1860 Engraved Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” round barrel, S/N 179664. Engraved barrel, frame, backstrap and triggerguard. Brass triggerguard and iron backstrap. Walnut grips. Factory engraving has been touched up with the metal cleaned to bright. Some light pitting. Walnut grips have been cleaned. $1,500 - $2,500
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129 Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” round barrel length, S/N 54810 (matching except period replaced wedge and wedge screw). Markings on top of barrel “Address Col Saml Colt New York U.S. America.” Left side of frame marked “Colt Patent.” Left side of grip has a faint cartouche and 8 notches on the grip near the backstrap. The six-shot rebated cylinder has the Texas Naval battle scene. Case color frame and hammer. Blue barrel with one-piece walnut grip. Brass triggerguard and blued backstrap. Based on serial number range this revolver possibly could have been issued to the 4th Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, 1865. The barrel, loading lever, frame, and cylinder have salt and pepper pitting that blends to a plum patina. Texas Naval scene is faint but barrel address is sharp. The triggerguard has a mustard patina. The grips have a faint cartouche with nicks and dings. Deeply carved 8 notches on grip. Bore has strong rifling, but is pitted in the grooves. $1,000 - $1,500 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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130 Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” round barrel length, S/N 73203 (matching). Markings on top of barrel “Address Col Sam Colt New York US America.” Left side of frame is marked “Colts Patent.” Each side of triggerguard is marked “S.R.” and back strap is marked “S” in front of trigger and “R” behind trigger. Faint cartouche on each side of grips. Naval battle scene on cylinder. Six-shot rebated cylinder. Case color frame, hammer and lever. Blue barrel, loading lever and back strap. Brass triggerguard and one-piece walnut grips. The barrel and loading lever have salt and pepper pitting that blends with a plum patina. Cylinder has some pitting that blends also with a patina. The naval scene is visible. The frame, hammer and lever are blending with a dark patina. The triggerguard has a mustard patina. The grips are good with nicks and dings. Cartouche is very faint on each side. Bore has pitting in between the grooves. Strong rifling. $1,500 - $2,000
131 Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army Revolver 44 caliber, 8” round barrel, S/N 117546. Single-line New York Address, brass triggerguard, iron backstrap. Walnut grips. All markings are sharp and crisp. Most of the metal has an even look with a grey to brown untouched patina. Some staining mixing in. Grips are nicked and dinged with traces of the cartouches on both sides of the grips. $1,000 - $1,500
132 Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 103973. Matching serial numbers. Top of barrel marked - Address Col. Saml Colt New-York U.S. America - . Rebated six shot cylinder with naval scene. Brass triggerguard with steel backstrap and walnut grips. The grips have an inspector’s cartouche on either side. The serial number for this revolver can be traced to the 2nd Kentucky U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, June 1863. The bore is in good condition, but needs to be cleaned. The barrel has a mottled grey and plum patina, as does the cylinder, hammer, frame and backstrap. The naval scene is present, but slightly faded from the cylinder. The grips have a few nicks and dings, but are in good condition. $1,500 - $2,500
133 Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 14022. Single line - Address Saml Colt New York U.S. America - on top of barrel. Six-shot cylinder with naval scene. Walnut grips. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned to better condition. The barrel has a mottled blue and silver patina, with some areas of staining. The cylinder has a mottled grey and plum patina, with a visible naval scene, fading in areas. The lever, hammer and frame, retain some light case colors, with a mostly grey patina. The backstrap and triggerguard have no silver remaining on the brass. The grips are in good condition. $2,000 - $3,000
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134 Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N 126. Matching serial numbers. Top of barrel marked - Address Saml Colt Hartford CT - with patent marking on the left of the frame. Silver-plated brass grip-straps with walnut grips. The barrel, lever, cylinder, frame and hammer all have a dull grey patina, with slight traces of case colors on the hammer, frame and lever. The gripstraps are mostly silver, with the brass showing through on the edges. There are some slight dings to the metal and wood on the underside of the grips. Initials are engraved to the rear of the butt strap, with x’s scratched in the metal near the muzzle. The grips have a few nicks and dings. The bore is in good condition, but could use a cleaning. $1,000 - $1,500
135 Colt Wells Fargo Model .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel, S/N 147200. Two-line New York address. Brass backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. Barrel, frame and cylinder are grey mixing with some light pitting. Brass backstrap and triggerguard with patina. Grips with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
136 Colt First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver, U.S. Marked .44 caliber, 7.5” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 7287. Matching serial numbers. Top flat of barrel marked Address Saml Colt New-York City. With U.S. marked below the patent on the left side of the frame. Brass backstrap and triggerguard; with walnut grips. The bore is in good condition with light areas of pitting. The barrel, hammer, frame and ejector all have a dark grey patina with areas of peppering throughout. The backstrap and triggerguard have a light mustard patina, with small areas of silver showing. The grips have some nicks and dings. $3,000 - $5,000
137 Colt Second Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 10420. Matching serial numbers on the backstrap, triggerguard, frame and barrel. The cylinder and lever are both matches for the revolver, however the cylinder is numbered 9044, and the lever is numbered 503. The top flat is marked Address Saml Colt New York City-. Brass backstrap and triggerguard; with walnut grips. The barrel has a grey patina, with flecks of the original blue remaining. The frame, lever and hammer all have light traces of the case coloring showing, with a mostly mottled dull blue patina. The backstrap and triggerguard have a light mustard patina to the brass. The grips have slight dings but are in good overall condition. The bore is in very good condition. $3,500 - $5,000
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138 Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver U.S. Marked .44 caliber, 7.5” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 11454. Matching serial numbers. Top flat of barrel marked Address Saml Colt New-York City. With U.S. marked below the patent on the left side of the frame. Brass backstrap and triggerguard; with walnut grips. The bore is in good condition. The barrel, cylinder, hammer, frame and ejector all have a dark grey and silver patina with areas of spotting throughout. The backstrap and triggerguard have a light mustard patina. The grips have some nicks and dings. $3,500 - $5,000
139 Colt Martially Marked Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” part octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 12886. With single-line New York address. Colt’s Patent and U.S. marked on the frame. Military sub-inspector’s initials on all parts. Walnut grips with cartouches. Barrel is sharp and crisp with finish fading to a plum. Loading lever with nice dark patina mixing with mottled grey. Cylinder scene is very good, rear of cylinder still retains the safety pins. Frame with sharp and crisp markings. Frame with nice dark mottled grey patina. Grips have been cleaned with dim, but readable cartouches. Overall excellent U.S. martial handgun. $5,000 - $8,000
140 Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 11968. Blue and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers except cylinder which is numbered 11258, brass straps, wood grips. This big Colt is in overall very good condition showing an even brown patina on the barrel assembly and cylinder with some original blue in protected areas of the former. The cylinder shows considerable original scene. The frame and loading lever have traces of original case color mixed with silver toning. There is an “0” marking adjacent to the serial numbers on the barrel assembly, frame, triggerguard and backstrap. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and there is a “U.S.” under the Colt’ Patent stamp on the left side of the frame although there are no visible inspector cartouches on the grips. The front sight is an old and possibly period replacement. The grips show even wear and the left side of the grips have an old missing chip at the lower front corner and a ding in that same area. $5,000 - $8,000
141 Colt Wells Fargo Model Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel length without loading lever, S/N 149619 (matching). Marking on top of barrel “Address Saml Colt” over “New York City.” Left side of barrel marked “Colts Patent.” Left side of grip is carved with “HL.” Stagecoach hold-up scene on cylinder. Case colored frame, hammer and lever. Blue barrel with brass triggerguard and back strap. One-piece varnished walnut grip. The barrel has pitting that blends to a brown to plum patina. The cylinder has some pitting that blends to a patina; cylinder scene is visible. The frame has a brown to plum patina. The triggerguard and back strap have a mustard patina. The grips have some of the varnish with nicks and dings. Bore has some pitting. $1,500 - $2,500
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142 Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” round barrel with single-line New York address. Cylinder engraved with naval engagement scene, brass triggerguard, iron backstrap, original walnut grips. Three-screw frame cut for shoulder stock. Smooth grey to brown finish. Cylinder scene is faint. Grips with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
143 Manhattan Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 6.5” octagonal barrel length, S/N 2249, matching. Single-line barrel address, fivepanel naval decorative scene on five-shot cylinder. Case colored frame, lever, and hammer. Blue barrel with brass backstrap and triggerguard. Varnished one-piece walnut grips. The barrel retains some of the blue finish that blends well with minor pitting and staining. The frame and hammer have a salt and pepper pitting that blends to a patina with some case coloring. The backstrap and triggerguard have a dark mustard patina. The naval scenes and markings are sharp. The walnut grips are very good with minor nicks and dings. The bore has strong rifling with some pitting in the grooves. $1,500 - $2,000
144 Cooper DA Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 4” octagonal barrel length, S/N 595, matching, Double-line barrel address, six-shot cylinder with rectangular cylinder notches. Blue finish with one-piece varnished walnut grips. The frame, backstrap, trigger, hammer and lever are all bright gray metal with some salt and pepper pitting. The cylinder and barrel retain most of the blue finish with some scratches. The grips are very good with minor nicks and dings. The bore is good with strong rifling. $2,000 - $2,500
145 Cased Allen & Thurber Percussion Pepperbox .31 caliber, 5” fluted barrel. Six-shot, walnut grips, cap tin, bullet mold, loading tool. Marked on hammer Allen’s patent 1845. Housed in a wonderful rosewood case. Very good. $1,000 - $1,500
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146 Starr Arms 1863 Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” round barrel length, S/N 28349. Six-shot cylinder. Left side of frame is marked “Starr Arms Co. New York.” Right side of frame is marked “Starr’s Patent Jan. 15, 1856.” The frame, triggerguard and barrel are blued. Case colored hammer and lever with walnut grips. The gun overall has a nice gray to purplish plum patina. The hammer and lever have traces of case coloring blending with a dark patina. The markings are readable on the frame. The grips are good with nicks and dings and a little scaring on each side. The bore has strong rifling with pitting in the grooves. $1,000 - $1,500
147 London-Made Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 4” octagonal barrel, S/N 10212. Matching serial numbers. Barrel marked Address Col. Colt London. Five-shot cylinder with stagecoach scene. Blue barrel, casehardened frame. Varnished walnut grips. The bore is slightly pitted near the muzzle. The barrel has some original blue, but is mostly a mottled grey patina with some dings to the metal. The frame has very faint case coloring and is a mostly dark grey patina. The cylinder has some dings to the metal, with the stagecoach scene slightly visible. The backstrap and triggerguard have a grey patina. Some of the varnish is worn from the grips, with initials carved into the underside. $1,000 - $1,500
148 Rodgers & Spencer Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 794. Blued finish with walnut grips. Barrel and cylinder retain most of the original blue finish with some very light flaking. Cylinder is very sharp and crisp with most of the original blue finish on the face of the cylinder and in the flutes where the percussion nipples are. Cylinder has a nice plum patina. Loading lever retains most of the case colors just lightly fading. Grips are excellent with nice open-grained look and cartouche on the right grip. $3,000 - $4,000
149 Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” octagonal barrel length with visible threads at breech, S/N 73538. Three-line barrel markings, cartouche of “BH” in script inside of rectangular box. The frame, barrel, lever, cylinder, backstrap and trigger have blue finish. The hammer is case colored and the triggerguard is brass. Walnut grips. Some of the blue remains that blends to a nice and even plum patina. The triggerguard has an untouched mustard patina. The hammer retains some of the case color that is blending to a dark patina. The markings are sharp and crisp. The bore has strong rifling with some pitting. Can clean. $3,000 - $4,500
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150 Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver with Original Holster .36 caliber, 4.5” round barrel length, S/N 26603 (matching). Markings on top of barrel “Address Col Saml Colt New York-U.S. America.” Left side of frame is marked “Colts Patent.” Triggerguard is marked “.36 Cal.” Five-shot rebated fluted cylinder. Case colored frame and hammer. Blue barrel with one-piece walnut grip and brass triggerguard and backstrap. Comes with original leather holster. Sharp gun with little finish and untouched patina. Grips have nicks and dings, but retain much of the varnish. Bore has good rifling with pitting in grooves. Holster is in good condition. Leather has some flaking and wear shown on creases and near button fastener. $1,000 - $1,500
152 Colt Belt Model Paterson Revolver No. 1 By Tom Haas .28 caliber, 4.75” barrel, no S/N. Top flat of barrel marked Patent Arms M’g Co. Paterson N-J Colt’s Pt. All metal parts are blue finished, with the exception of the case hardened hammer. The five-shot cylinder is roll engraved with the “Centaur scene” and the word Colt with the company’s four-horse head trademark. With varnished walnut grips. Excellent, unfired condition. $5,000 - $7,000 72
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151 Colt Model 1861 Martially Marked Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 5000. Matching serial numbers on all visible parts. Blue finish with brass triggerguard and backstrap. Six-shot cylinder with naval scene. Walnut grips. The revolver is accompanied by a factory letter stating that the revolver was shipped to a Lt. Col. G. D. Ramsay, Washington Arsenal, Washington D.C. February 1, 1862. George Douglas Ramsay (1802-1882) graduated from USMA July 1820 with an assignment to light artillery. According to Heitman, he worked his way through the ranks (1st Lieut. 1826, adjt. 1833-1835, Maj. 1861, Lt. Col. 1861, Col. 1863) finally being appointed Brig. Gen. Chief of Ordnance 1863. He retired 12 Sept. 1864. The bore is pitted. The barrel has a grey to plum patina and has several dings in the metal. The frame and cylinder have a dark grey patina, with the naval scene present and crisp with light areas of wear. The triggerguard and backstrap have a mottled light yellow patina, with several dings to the metal. The walnut grips have several dings and appear to have initials carved into the right side. $2,500 - $3,500
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153 Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 30889, matching. Single-line barrel address, left side of frame is marked “Colts Patent.” Six-shot cylinder with naval battle scene. “36 Cal” marked in front of grips on left side of triggerguard. Case colored frame, lever and hammer with blue barrel. Brass backstrap and triggerguard. One-piece varnished walnut grips. The frame, lever and hammer have small traces of case color that is blending with a patina. The barrel and cylinder have some staining that blends with a patina. The backstrap has a mustard patina. The grips have nicks and dings. The bore has strong rifling with pitting. $2,000 - $3,000
154 Metropolitan Navy Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel length, S/N 4320, matching. Single-line barrel address. Battle of New Orleans scene on six-shot cylinder. Case colored frame, lever and hammer. Blue barrel and cylinder. Brass back strap and triggerguard. One-piece varnished walnut grips. The frame, lever and hammer have very little of the case coloring that blends with a patina. The barrel and cylinder retain some of the blue that blends to a patina. The backstrap and triggerguard have a mustard patina. The edges are sharp and crisp. Markings are sharp. The grips are very good with little nicks and dings. The bore has some pitting. $2,250 - $2,750
155 Colt Pocket Model of Navy Caliber Revolver .36 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 9359. Top flat of barrel with New York address. Matching serial numbers. Cylinder with stagecoach scene. Brass backstrap and triggerguard; with walnut grips. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned to better. The blue finish is partially present on the barrel, fading to a grey with some light scratches. The frame has a dull blue patina. The stagecoach scene is present on the cylinder, but slightly fade. The brass has a bright mustard patina. The varnish is slightly worn from the grips, but in good overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
156 Adams Pt. English Revolver in Case with Accessories .45 caliber, 6.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 20452 T. Lightly engraved, blued finish, checkered wood grips. Tranter’s Patent loading lever. This gun is in overall very good condition showing a pleasing brown patina on metal surfaces, very good bore, crisp action, very good markings. British proofs on cylinder and good grips. The English casing is in good condition overall with a good B. Cogswell, London label on the interior of the lid and majority of its green lining intact. There is a loss to the left front wood air seal and partial horizontal crack to that seal. There are also several detached case partitions that can be easily repaired. The accessories include a brass English bag flask in overall good condition, a nipple wrench with wood handle, a brass two-cavity bullet mold, a metal oiler, some lead bullets, a covered compartment with misc. percussion caps and a brass tipped wood cleaning rod. There is no key for the case and the brass escutcheon for the keyhole in the case is missing. $1,750 - $3,500
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157 Colt Conversion of a Model 1861 Navy Revolver Navy-Navy Model .38 CF caliber, 7.5� round barrel, S/N 5228. Two-line patent markings on the left side of the frame. On the bottom of the barrel just behind the ejector head is marked with Navy markings, R.W.M. and an anchor. Brass backstrap and triggerguard; walnut grips. Barrel retaining most of the bright original blue finish with the feather polish around the front blade sight. A small amount of brown speckling just above the wedge screw in the blue finish. Ejector tube has most of the bright blue finish with a little wear around the out edge of the tube at the eject head. Some light brown speckling mixed in. Cylinder retaining most of the original bright blue finish, a little wear through the cylinder stops, but retaining all of the original cylinder scene. Frame retaining most of the bright and vivid case coloring including on the conversion ring. Hammer retains most of the case colors, a little fading turning brown on the top of the hammer. This is a very rare martial arm and in the best condition in which one could find this revolver. $15,000 - $25,000 Details 74
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158 Whitney Second Model Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.75” octagonal barrel, S/N 22848. Blued and case hardened finish, wood grips. Left side of lower frame stamped “F.C.W.” This gun is in overall very good condition displaying a grey patina to metal surfaces. The action and markings are crisp, the bore is overall good and the grips are very good with no visible inspector’s cartouches. The “F.C.W.” inspection stamp is sharp. $1,000 - $1,800
159 Colt 1861 Navy Conversion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 1876. Nickel finish, wood grips. This Colt is in overall very good + + condition showing approximately 60% original finish on metal surfaces, the majority of its original cylinder scene and matching visible numbers. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and the grips are good showing some remaining original finish and scattered wear and marring from handling including an old loss to the lower left toe of the grips. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, total production of this model was limited to approximately 2,200 made primarily in the mid-1870’s. $2,500 - $4,000
160 Remington 1858 New Model Conversion .38 RF caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 40557 (conversion number 658). Blued finish, wood grips. This revolver is in overall very good + condition showing considerable original blue finish on the barrel and loading lever. The frame and cylinder also display areas of original blue finish remaining. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp, the bore good and the grips very good +. The brass triggerguard has a pleasing dark patina. $1,500 - $2,500
161 Remington New Model Army Revolver .44 caliber, 8” octagonal barrel length with exposed thread at breech, S/N 120853. Three-line barrel address markings, cartouche in script inside rectangular box on left grip. Six-shot cylinder. Case colored hammer with blue barrel, frame, cylinder and lever. Brass triggerguard and walnut grips. The barrel, lever, frame, cylinder and backstrap retain some of the blue finish that blends to a nice patina with some salt and pepper pitting. The brass triggerguard has a mustard patina. The hammer retains little of the case color that is blending to a patina. The markings are sharp and crisp. The grips are good with nicks and dings. The cartouche is visible, but hard to read initials. The bore has good rifling with some pitting in the grooves. $1,800 - $2,500
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162 Cased Colt 1860 Army Fluted Cylinder .44 caliber, 8” round barrel, fluted cylinder, S/N 4273. Blued finish, matching visible numbers, wood grips. Accompanied by factory letter which states: .44 caliber. 8” barrel. Blue finish. Type of stocks: Not listed. Shipped to: Governor William Dennison, Columbus, Ohio. Date of Shipment: June 14, 1861. Number of Guns in Shipment: 50. Gun is in period wood casing with olive green fabric lined material. Accessories include a brass spread eagle flask, an iron Colt’s Patent bullet mold, a combination nipple wrench/screwdriver, two Eley Bros. cap tins, a W. J. Syms & Bro. pack of six .44-100 skin cartridges, a spare cylinder arbor and assorted cast lead bullets. This desirable “fluted” Army is in overall very good condition showing a light grey patina to the barrel assembly and cylinder. The four-screw frame shows a dark patina with traces of original case color. The brass triggerguard displays a taffy colored patina with darkened original silver wash remaining in protected areas. The action is crisp, the markings are good and the bore is overall fair. The grips are very good and show considerable original finish and are original Colt period manufacture, but do not fit exactly. 76
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The casing is in overall good to very good condition showing the majority of its period lining with some scattered old losses and compressions. The flask is in overall good condition, likewise the other components. The skin cartridge pack is in very good + condition with original string and appears unopened. A scarce fluted Army with casing and factory letter. $7,000 - $14,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
Civil War — Hand Guns 163 Colt Fluted Army Shipped to Richmond, VA .44 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 3291. Blued and case hardened finish, wood grips. Accompanied by Confederate-style holster and belt with brass snake buckle and factory letter stating: .44 caliber. 7.5” barrel. Blue finish. Wood stocks. Shipped to: Peter Williams & Co., Richmond, Virginia. Date of shipment: April 15, 1861. Number of Guns in shipment: 350. Accompanied by a Confederate associated English original brown russet leather holster with leather belt and brass snake buckle. Also accompanied by a binder of photos and articles on Confederateshipped fluted Colt Army percussion revolvers and associated Confederate leather accessories. This important and highly desirable Southern States-shipped early Fluted Army is in overall very good + + condition showing approximately 20% original blue on the barrel with the majority on the underside above the loading lever and the majority of its original case colors on the frame with loss primarily on the back of the recoil shield. There is bright original blue on the top of the iron butt strap and the brass triggerguard displays traces of original tarnished silver wash in protected areas. The markings are sharp, visible numbers are matching and the revolver’s action is tight and crisp. The bore is fair and the wood grips are very good. The leather holster is in very good condition with crazing to the securing strap. The leather belt is also very good with scattered crazing but remains supple. The brass snake buckle and hook appear completely authentic and not the lesser quality reproduction style made in the early 1900s. This Colt 1860 Fluted Army is one of the best conditioned example of a Southern States-shipped revolver this cataloger has viewed in many years. The holster rig is also in very good condition and compliments this factory lettered revolver. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only an estimated 4,000 such variations of the Model 1860 Army were produced between serial numbers 3 through 8,000 and finding any documented Southern Stateshipped examples in anything other than well-used condition is rare. $10,000 - $20,000
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164 Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” octagonal barrel, S/N 77312. Blued finish, wood grips with crisp “B.H.” inspector’s cartouche on left grip. This revolver is in overall very good to near fine condition displaying considerable original bright blue on the frame and cylinder with the barrel and loading lever also showing original blue mixed with a pleasing brown patina. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and the bore is overall very good. The grips are also very good with some minor mars from storage. $2,000 - $3,000
165 Wood Case for a Colt Dragoon Revolver with Accessories Partitioned wood casing for a Colt Dragoon Model percussion revolver. Accompanied with a Colt’s Patent brass stand-of-flags powder flask, a Colt’s Patent brass and iron bullet mold, an iron combination nipple wrench/screwdriver, an Eley Bros. cap tin and misc. cast lead bullets and an 1848 Liberty Head one cent piece. Casing is in overall very good condition showing the majority of its maroon fabric interior cover with some wear, fraying and compressions. The powder flask is good to very good with a pleasing patina, both hanging rings present and good seams. The bullet mold, combination tool and cap tin are all good. $3,000 - $6,000
166 Colt U.S. Martial Army Model 1860 Four-Screw Frame Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” round barrel, S/N 24693. Blue and case hardened finish, matching numbers including the wedge and cylinder arbor, wood grips. This gun is in overall very good + condition showing a mixture of original blue and plum patina on the barrel and cylinder with considerable original case colors visible on the frame, hammer and loading lever. The majority of the original cylinder scene is present. The action is crisp, the markings sharp and the bore is good with some scattered pitting. The grips are very good + showing a clear inspector’s “PB” cartouche on the left grip. There is a small old loss on the front bottom tip of the right grip. $2,500 - $4,000
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Civil War — Hand Guns 167 Cased Inscribed 1849 Pocket Model Revolver .31 caliber, 6” octagonal barrel, S/N 203748. Blued and case hardened finish, matching numbers including wedge and cylinder arbor, loading lever unnumbered. The grip straps are silver washed brass. The grips are varnished wood. The backstrap displays a period inscription “Jas. S. Hughes,10th Penna Reg’t, Canonsburg.” The butt strap shows an old handwritten inscription “J S Hugh_.” Factory letter states: .31 caliber. 6” barrel. Blue finish. Wood stocks. Special notation: 6 shot. Shipped to: Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Co., New York Office, 240 Broadway, New York, NY. Date of shipment: March 11, 1861. Number of guns in shipment: 25. The wood casing displays a rose colored lining with accessories that include a brass Colt’s Patent Eagle powder flask, a Colt’s Patent iron bullet mold, an iron combination nipple wrench/ screwdriver, an Eley Bros. cap tin, two skin packs of Hazard’s cartridges, misc. lead bullets, several extra cylinder nipples and an 1853-dated Liberty Head one cent piece. This Colt is in overall very good condition showing an even brown patina on metal surfaces and partially visible original cylinder scene. There is considerable tarnished original silver wash on the brass triggerguard and traces of that wash on the brass backstrap. The action is good, the bore overall fair to good and the markings are sharp. The wood grips are very good displaying some edge wear and minor old mars from carry and storage. The wood casing is in overall very good condition with some fading to the interior lining, minor losses and compressions. The brass powder flask is good with a pleasing patina. The mold and combination
tool are also good. The cap tin is very good and the two skin packs of cartridges are very good +, appearing to both be unopened. A nicely cased Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver with period inscription. Consignor’s included handwritten notes reference Hughes being mustered into Union service on July 21, 1861 and killed in the Battle of The Wilderness in May 1863, although no references are cited concerning this information. Should be further researched. $2,750 - $4,750
168 Colt 1862 Police .36 caliber, 5.5” round barrel, S/N 23610. Blued and case hardened finish, matching numbers including the wedge and cylinder arbor, wood grips. Accompanied by a Pelson leatherette covered lined case (ca 1980s) displaying a brass eagle powder flask, a Colt’s Patent marked iron bullet mold marked “36 P,” a combination nipple wrench/screwdriver, a W & C Eley cap tin and a pack of five Hazard’s skin cartridges for “COL. COLT’S PATENT NEW MODEL REVOLVING POLICE PISTOL.” This beautiful Model 1862 Police is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish on the barrel and cylinder with the majority of its vivid original case colors displayed on the frame, loading lever and hammer. The brass straps show slight traces of original silver wash in protected areas. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and the bore is very good to near fine. The grips are fine with the majority of their original finish remaining and just some scattered old minor mars from storage. The accessories are all in very good to fine condition and the fitting casing, although of later production, looks good with this set. $4,000 - $8,000
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169 Colt Pocket Navy Revolver .36 caliber, desirable 6.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 81159. Blued and case hardened finish; matching numbers including wedge and cylinder arbor, unnumbered loading lever; wood grips. This percussion Colt is in overall very good + condition showing a dark even patina on metal surfaces with traces of original blue on the barrel, majority of original cylinder scene present and muted original case colors hinted on the frame and loading lever. The action is crisp, the markings are very good and the bore is also good to very good. The brass straps show a pleasing dark patina and the grips are very good + with some old mars from carry and storage and considerable original finish remaining. $1,400 - $2,800
171 Francotte Revolvere 12mm caliber, 6” octagonal barrel, Blued finish with walnut grips. Right grip with large, approx. 1 x 3”, silver inlay. Engraved crest at top, with inscription below: Please see cowans.com for complete history of this revolver. Overall in excellent condition retaining lots of original blue finish. Grips are excellent. $1,750 - $3,500 80
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170 C.S. Pettingill Army Revolver .44 percussion, 7.5 octagonal barrel, S/N 8875 with cartouches and inspections. Refer Flayderman 7A-079, where it states “3rd Michigan issued 500, other mounted outfits lesser amounts, including 3rd and 5th Missouri militia, 1st Arkansas, 3rd Illinois, 3rd Kentucky regiments.” The pistol remains in very good condition showing 10%-20% original blue mixed with a light grey to brown natural patina. The markings are good and legible on the top of the frame. Some scattered light to moderate pitting. The action revolves and works well. There are small W.W. inspections with cartouches visible on both very good plus condition grips. A better than average Pettingill with desirable inspection and cartouches. $2,500 - $5,000
172 Cased Remington Pocket Pistol with Extra Cylinder .31 caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 462. Walnut grips, nickel-plated frame, with an extra cylinder, cleaning rod and wooden case. Very good overall with very good bore as well. $1,500 - $2,500 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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173 Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 195956. Blued and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, loading lever unnumbered. Brass straps and wood grips. Period replaced front blade sight. This Colt is in overall very good condition displaying a brown patina on metal surfaces with hints of original case colors on the frame, hammer and rear portion of the loading lever. The action is good, the bore fair and the markings are clear. Considerable original cylinder scene is still visible. The grips are good with some minor old mars from carry and storage plus hairline age cracks on the left side of the grip. $1,500 - $3,000
175 Cased 1860 Fluted Army .44 caliber, 8” round barrel, fluted cylinder, S/N 1347. Blued and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers including the cylinder arbor with unnumbered wedge, ivory grips. Accompanied by a factory letter which states: .44 caliber. 8” barrel. Blue finish. Type of Stocks: Not listed. Shipped to: Georgia Date of Shipment: December 27, 1860. Number of Guns in Shipment: 50. Gun is contained in a wood partitioned fabric lined casing with accessories including a Colt’s Patent brass stand-of-flags powder flask, an iron Colt’s Patent bullet mold, a combination nipple wrench/screw driver, an Eley cap tin, an extra cylinder arbor, a pack of American Powder Co. .44-100 skin cartridges and misc. lead cast bullets. This scarce Southern-shipped fluted 1860 Army is in overall very good condition displaying a grey/brown patina on metal surfaces with some light traces of original case color on the frame. The bore is good, the action is crisp and the markings are sharp. The period ivory grips are good to very good overall with age craquelure on the butts and a beautiful yellow tone. The casing is in overall very good condition with the majority of its dark green lining remaining with wear spots and compressions present.
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174 Colt 1851 Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 145284. Blued and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, wood grips. This percussion Colt is in overall very good + condition showing a pleasing brown patina on metal surfaces mixed with areas of original case color on the frame and loading lever. The action is crisp, the markings are very good and the majority of the original cylinder scene is present. The bore is good and the grips are good to very good with some remaining original finish and scattered wear from handling and storage. $1,500 - $3,000
The brass powder flask is good with a pleasing patina. The iron mold, combination tool, cap tin and extra cylinder arbor are also good. The cartridge pack very good + and appears unopened. A highly sought after fluted Army Colt that went South shortly before the opening shots of the Civil War. $7,000 - $14,000
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176 Colt New Service D.A. Revolver .455 Eley caliber, S/N 47. This revolver shows British proofs and all standard early features. Good with traces of original blue, light cleaning long ago, minor scattered pitting and erosion and file marks on the left side of the frame above the trigger. The grips are good. It would be difficult to find a lower serial number and possibly earliest shipped to U.K. $1,500 - $3,000
177 Colt New Service Flat-Top Target Model Revolver .44 Russian caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 19360. Hi-polish blue finish, checkered fleur-de-lis grips and knurled factory straps. Factory info on the paper tag states “.44 Russian, 3-26-1908- Minn. DLR.” This revolver remains in near fine original condition with approximately 90%-95% original bright blue remaining showing slight losses at the high points and edges. Bright original fire blue on the small parts and screws. Sharp markings with crisp edges. The grips are also near fine with very slight wear to the top of the checkering. The action is tight and the bore is very bright also near excellent condition. A very crisp flat-top that is early and near pristine. $1,500 - $3,000
178 Very Scarce Westley-Richards “Monkey Tail” Breech Loading Pistol Percussion military-issue pistol dated 1867 in pyramid on the rear portion of the lock. Approximately .45 caliber rifled, 15” overall with a 9” barrel. The butt is stamped R-1 over A-31. Fair to good overall with light to moderate pitting within a dark brown patina. The stock is fair to good and shows carbine type saddle ring mounted in rear lock screw fennel. There is a crack in the wood extending from rear of lock to “monkey tail” lever on the right side. Some fresh rust and dirt that should be cleaned. A scarce British military-style arm. $1,000 - $2,000
179 Engraved C. Pirko En Wien-marked Percussion Pistol .54 caliber, 8” barrel. Brown and case hardened finish, checkered wood stock with swivel ramrod. Cut for shoulder stock (stock not included). “C. Pirko” is marked on the lockplate and “C. Pirko En Wien” is silver inlaid into the top flat of the barrel at the breech. This finely made pistol is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original brown finish on the barrel grey patina to engraved lockplate, frame, triggerguard and hammer. The action is crisp, the bore is very good and the stock is near fine with checkering on both sides of the grip. $1,000 - $2,000
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180 Indonesian Lantaka Cannon One inch diameter bore, 34” overall length with attached swivel device. This portable antique heavy cast cannon is in overall very good condition showing a beautiful deeply aged patina to the surfaces of this weapon. It is uncleaned and would make a striking display piece for any gunroom or collector’s office/library. $1,500 - $3,000
181 Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Holster .44 caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 143740. Matching serial numbers. Top of barrel marked - Address Col. SamL Colt New-York U.S. America - . Rebated six-shot cylinder with naval scene. Brass triggerguard with steel backstrap and walnut grips. Includes worn leather holster. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned to better condition. The barrel has some of the original blue, but is mostly faded to a dull grey, as is the cylinder. The cylinder has the naval scene present, but it is slightly faded. The frame, trigger and lever have some small traces of case colors, with a mostly grey and silver patina. The backstrap has a mottled grey patina, with the triggerguard having a bright mustard patina. The grips are in good condition. The leather holster has age-appropriate wear. $5,000 - $7,000
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182 Cased Pair of Deluxe Percussion Pistols with Accessories .54 caliber, 9” octagonal barrels, finely engraved hammer and back action lockplate marked “FNIPAR PONDVAUX A ST ETIENNE” on both guns. Also en suite engraving on the bottom of each triggerguard including gold inlaid initials “A D.” The metal butt caps and the breech area and upper tang are also similarly engraved on each pistol. The deluxe burlwood stocks show finely raised carvings at the fore end of the stocks and around the base of the butts. Each gun has a single set trigger with both working at time of description. Each gun also displays a two-stage rear sight. The casing is brass mounted and French lined inside with accessories including a brass cleaning rod with metal bristle brush, a wood handled screwdriver, an ebony wood mallet, an iron ball seater, a two-piece wood cap container and misc. lead balls. These beautifully engraved deluxe cased pair of percussion pistols are in overall very good to fine uncleaned condition. The damascene ornamented barrels display a pleasing patina as do the rest of the metal surfaces of both guns with minor spots of surface grime that should clean easily. The bores are good and the finely grained stocks are very good to fine. One of the actions is working crisply while the other action does not stay on full cock (although as noted above, both set triggers are working at time of description). The casing is overall good with some scattered mars and areas of loss of finish on the lid and left side. There are two brass corner pieces missing however one is inside the case with the lead balls and needs only re-attachment. The interior black lining is overall good as are the included accessories. Some careful restoration of the casing is in order to bring it up to the standard necessary to house these lovely matching ornate pistols. $4,400 - $8,800
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183 Southern German or Carlsbadian Flintlock Pistol Converted to percussion with ornate brass mounts cast in relief. The pistol measures 16” overall with a 10.5” barrel of .54 caliber smoothbore. The signature was probably removed at the time of conversion and no maker’s mark now visible, but of high quality. The mounts are very ornate with portrait of Diana, the huntress, on the guard and butt and noble on the plaque with pierced sideplate. The mounts show rich traces of fire gold gilt. The stock is carved and molded nicely and in very good condition. The metal is good with light pitting on the barrel. A “stick” type ramrod of a later era is included. The fore end cap is an old replacement with stag horn. $1,000 - $2,000
185 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 328, matching. Single-line Colt address on top of barrel. Left side of frame marked “Colts Patent.” Case colored frame, hammer and lever. Blue barrel, back strap and loading lever. Brass triggerguard, fluted cylinder and varnished walnut grips. The frame, cylinder, and hammer all have a brown to plum patina. The barrel has some pitting at the muzzle that blends to a smooth plum patina. Backstrap has nice untouched patina. Brass triggerguard has an untouched patina. Left side of grips is missing a piece of wood that runs along the backstrap. Right side of grip is missing a piece of wood in lower right corner. Bore has some pitting. $2,000 - $3,000 84
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184 Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver .31 caliber, 6” octagonal barrel length, S/N 59733. Back strap, cylinder and triggerguard have different serial numbers. Markings on top of barrel in script “Sam Colt.” Colt Patent marked on left side of frame. Stagecoach hold up scene on cylinder and scroll engraving on frame and barrel. Case colored frame, brass back strap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. The frame, barrel and cylinder all have very minor salt and pepper pitting that blends to a plum patina. The hammer has small traces of case color that blends to a darker patina. The brass back strap and trigger guard have a mustard patina. Markings are sharp and crisp. The cylinder scene is fading. The grips are good. Bore is good and can clean to better. $1,000 - $2,000
186 Manhattan Navy Revolver with B. Kittredge Mark .36 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 45501. Fourth series. With two-line barrel address Manhattan Firearms Co. Newark NJ, Patented March 8, 1864. Cylinder with Dec. 27 1859 patent date. Left flat of barrel with B. Kitteredge & Co. Cin. O. mark. Matching serial numbers on all visible parts. Cylinder with five engraved battle scenes. Blue finish, walnut grips. The bore is in very good condition. The patina is mostly worn, leaving a polished silver finish. The backstrap and triggerguard retain some of the silver plating with a darkening patina blending in with brass being visible throughout. Overall condition is good. $1,000 - $1,500 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
Bowie Knives
187 Liberty & Union Bowie Knife 6” clip point blade. Marked on the ricasso W.C. Wragg Sheaf Island Works Sheffield. Stag handle, die-struck German silver mounts with Liberty & Union on the guard on both sides. German silver pommel mount with eagle and shield, wreath and stars. Blade has been lightly cleaned with some very minute staining. German silver mounts have been lightly cleaned. Overall it is an excellent knife, no scabbard. $1,500 - $2,000
188 German Bowie Knife 12.375” blade with 6.5” false edge. The left side of the blade is marked A. Rolsen at the ricasso, and is marked Otto on the other side. With “S”-shaped quillon and stag antler handle. With leather sheath sewn up the middle with steel throat and tip. Overall length 17.375”. The blade has a silver patina with some areas of staining. The sheath is in good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
189 Early American Drop Point Bowie Knife 11.5” drop point blade. The flat top of the blade is 0.375” thick at the ricasso. The knife features an upturned steel quillon and a coffin-shaped handle. The handle has a silver plaque with two rivets, with a hand-forged steel octagon at the pommel, held with a single rivet. Overall length 16.375”. The blade has a pewter patina with some areas of light staining, mostly on the flat top. The handle is in excellent condition. $2,000 - $3,000
190 Kingman & Hassam Bowie Knife Ca. 1856-1860. 9.625” blade marked Kingman & Hassam. With steel quillon, German silver ferrule and stag handle. Overall length 14.875”. The blade has a mottled brown and grey patina, with a few dings to the edge. The pommel is missing the nut to the tip. $2,500 - $3,500
191 American Bowie Knife 11” clip point blade. With German silver quillon, two-piece ferrule, escutcheon plate and twopiece pommel. The two-piece walnut handle is held together with six German silver rivets. Overall length 17”. The blade has a rich brown patina with moderate oxidization throughout. $1,000 - $1,500
192 Massive American Bowie Knife 12.75” clip point blade with steel “S”-shaped quillon. The checkered two-piece wood handle has three hand-forged escutcheons, two brass and one steel. The handle also has several handengraved brass and German silver tacks at the guard and pommel. The tang does not extend to the end of the handle. Overall length 18”. The blade has a mottled grey and silver patina. There are some slight stains to the quillon. The handle shows some wear, but is in good overall condition. $2,500 - $4,000
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193 German “Paddle Butt” Wheelock Carbine .60 caliber smoothbore measuring 41” overall with 26.5” barrel. Circa early to mid-17th century with armory mark at the breech end of the barrel, probably Suhl. The gun retains all of its original and correct parts. The metal surfaces are a natural patina with light erosion, minor pinprick pitting and no cleaning in modern times. The wood is very good plus with minor scratches, dings and mars with minor aging consistent with military storage and use. A far above average military Wheelock of a known and desirable form which is seldom encountered on the collectors’ market. $3,000 - $6,000
194 Boutet Versailles Shotgun In percussion, 16 ga., 47” overall and 32” barrels with fancy gold signature on the barrel and lock. The barrels appear much earlier than the locks and stock which may indicate manufacture at the end of Boutet’s career in Paris as a good set of barrels were not discarded but re-used and the lock shows no evidence of having been flint nor does the stock. Good to very good overall with some light to moderate pitting on the barrels. The mounts have been lightly cleaned to bright metal. Good to very good overall. Boutet was Napoleon’s personal gunmaker and his arms are sought by collectors and museums worldwide. $1,500 - $3,000
195 Double-Barrel French Flintlock Fowler Signed “Tiret A Paris” circa about 1780-1810. 44” overall with 27.5” barrels, 20 ga. smoothbore. Checkered stocks with classic styling showing traces of original gilt on the barrels and platinum plug and lined pans. In original flintlock with correct small parts. Dark brown patina with some light to slightly heavy scattered pitting and erosion. The stock was broken and repaired at the wrist and also the trigger guard shows a break and repair. Horn tipped ramrod is included. Fair to good overall. $1,000 - $2,000 86
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European Sporting Arms — Long Guns 196 French Pinfire Shotgun 16 ga., 29” barrels and 44” overall signed “Lauzis” on the lock with “Canon Bernard” marked barrels. In original fitted case that was associated to this gun, but made for another. Good to very good condition. Tools do not fit the case but are period. $1,200 - $2,400
197 French Cased Pinfire Side-by-Side Shotgun with Accessories .28 gauge, 27.5” Damascus barrels, S/N 721. Engraved receiver, lockplates and hammers, double triggers, brown finish, checkered wood buttstock. The quarter-sawn oak casing is brass bound at corners with brass carrying handle and displays two brass securing catches. The interior is in the French style with deep green lining and “DELEBOURSE A PARIS” embossed in gold on the inside lid covering. The interior accessories include a bone-tipped cleaning rod, two measuring devices, an iron combination tool and a light wood tamping piece. There are three covered compartments, each with a tooled wood pull. This gun is in overall very good condition showing the majority of its damascene design on the barrels which are numbered to this gun and stamped in French “Non Pour Balle” (Not for ball). The receiver displays four panel scenes, two of hunting dogs on the back action lockplates and two game bird scenes on the receiver (parts of which show a pleasing grey patina). The actions are crisp, the bores are overall good with some scattered erosion and the wood butt stock is very good with minor mars and scratches from carry and storage. The butt plate is checkered horn with some small old scattered edge losses.
The casing is in overall very good condition showing some wear and an old age crack across the middle of the lid. The brass plaque in the middle of the lid is present. The interior of the case is overall very good with some compressions and edge wear from normal use. The accessories are all in good condition. $2,200 - $4,400
198 Engraved Jaeger Percussion Full-Stock Rifle .54 caliber, 28.5” octagonal barrel silver inlaid “F. LUNG U SOHNE IN SUHL” on top flat. Double-set triggers (working at time of description), full-length checkered wood stock with horn tip, brass tipped wood ramrod, silver colored triggerguard and buttplate with checkered wood patchbox cover. This gun is in overall very good condition showing a medium grey patina to metal surfaces with some scattered areas of pinprick pitting. The bore is good, the action is crisp and the scroll engraving is nicely accomplished. The wood stock is overall very good displaying an old re-finish. The front sight appears to be an older replacement. Sling swivels remain present. $1,250 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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Swords and Edged Weapons 200 English Sheffield Hunting Knife 7.75” blade, marked at the ricasso Alexander Sheffield. The blade is also marked NY with a shield with four stars in between the letters. The knife features a brass quillon, with stag handles held by four brass rivets. The handle also has a silver plaque affixed by two brass rivets. Includes a leather over brass sheath. Overall length 12.375”. The blade has been sharpened and has a mottled grey and silver patina. All edges are crisp. The handles are in good condition. The leather is slightly worn at the tip of the sheath. $1,000 - $1,500
201 Wostenholm & Son Hunting Knife 9.875” clip point blade marked Wostenholm & Son Washington Works. None Are Genuine But Those Marked I XL. The blade is marked I XL, with The Real I XL Knife in a scroll, with The Hunter’s Companion below. The ricasso has General Taylor on horseback. With German silver “S”-shaped quillon, stag handle and German silver pommel. Includes a leather over brass sheath. Overall length 14.75”. The blade has a mottled grey and silver patina, with crisp and legible markings. The sheath has some light wear to the leather. Very good overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
199 English Exhibition Knife by George Wostenholm & Sons Ca 1860. 6” double-edged blade marked G. Wostenholm & Sons Washington Works, with the other side marked I XL. The brass quillon features two hound heads emerging from a tangle of branches. The brass hilt features the goddess Diana in a standing pose, leaning on a staff and clutching a dagger. The brass sheath features mythological images in relief. Overall length 10.25”. The blade has a mottled grey and silver patina. The brass has a brown and gold patina, and is in excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500 88
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202 Massive English Presentation Knife 14” blade marked with a crown and R above London at the ricasso. The other side is marked with a U. With an “S”-shaped German silver quillon. The German silver ferrule is engraved on one side From M.W.C., and is engraved on the other side W. Peyton February 1864. With cross hatched steel handle. Overall length 20.625”. The blade has a silver patina, with areas of pitting throughout. The handle has a mottled brown and grey patina. $1,000 - $1,500 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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203 Central European Two-Handed Sword Probably Germanic measuring approximately 67.5” in length with approximately 48” blades. The blade, guard, pommel and mounts are nicely forged and matching. The grip is wrapped in old velveteen and shows wear and patina. The metal surfaces show a good patina and quality forging to the metal with nice turning and folding. Definitely an antique sword over 100 years old and may be period of 16th to 17th century, however we cannot warranty it to be of that era as many accomplished armorer’s of the 19th century such as Schmidt and Heinrich recreated armor to adorn the castles of Europe in the Victorian era and even experts and museums disagree often on this type of early sword. There is some minor pitting. Sold as an antique over 100-years-old only. $2,500 - $5,000
204 European Transition Rapier Circa 17th century, 1620s to about 1630s, and possibly English. The blade, hilt, and pommel are comprised of matching elements that appear to have been together since use. The hilt and pommel are nicely fluted and decorated. The grip is an old period wire wrap. About the era of the English Civil War and beginning of colonization of America where this type sword could have been carried and used. The condition for its age is good to very good overall. The blade shows some light to moderate pitting and erosion with light cleaning long ago going to a natural patina. $1,500 - $3,000
205 European “One-and-a-Half-Handed” Fighting Sword Comprised of period elements, circa 1550 to 1630. The sword measures approximately 51.5” overall with 42.5” blade that is almost 2” wide at the widest part near the hilt tapering to rounded point and may have been slightly longer when originally made. There is an armorer’s mark at the hilt showing what may be a hammer atop an anvil and looks Germanic. The hilt measures slightly over 12” in width and the grip shows very old leather-over-wood wrap crowned by a large and early tapered ovoid pommel. The elements are all of the same era and may have been used together. The blade shows some cleaning. An attractive early sword that is balanced well and meant for battle. $1,500 - $3,000
206 Transition Small Sword With Damascus pattern blade and silver grip marked “ANDRA-FERARA” in the blood groove on both sides of the blade. The hilt and guard are fluted and scrolled pattern cast brass with considerable original gold gilt remaining. The grip is silver, wrapped with silver wire. The blade shows a wavy Damascus pattern with gold gilt accents. The sword measures 39” overall with a 32” blade. The sword is of high quality of Central European origin showing both French and Germanic characteristics. Very good plus to near fine condition and very attractive. $1,250 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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Arms and Armour 207 Forged Steel European Shield Ca 17th to 19th century. Approximately 23� in diameter with spike in center extending out from a raised leaf collar. Reverse side of shield shows considerable remains of leather backing to round rivet decoration on front of shield. This piece is in overall good condition showing a light coating of surface rust on the front and darker surface rust on the reverse side of the shield. The quality of this work is very good. From an old Pasadena, CA. collector whose family collected for three generations and dealt with famous arms collector and dealer of the past, Theodore Dexter. $1,000 - $2,000
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208 Museum Quality Antique Copy of Magnificent Armorial Helmet Showing VR with crown cipher circa 19th century. Queen Victoria authorized high quality copies of National Treasure quality armor to be made and sold through museum benefit programs to collectors over 100 years ago. This helmet is cast Elkington metal and shows intricate detailing with gold painted decoration on a blue-black background. The helmet shows multi-headed dragons on each side in raised relief surrounded by intricate floral scrolls. Very good to near fine with a pleasing natural patina. Stand included. $2,500 - $5,000
209 Chinese Armor Mounted on stand with hardened leather back and breast plate. The helmet shows good quality forging to the bowl and lames. The helmet shows some rust and pitting. The leather is well preserved with traces of painted decoration and normal small losses and aging. A silk under-robe and mounting are included for display. Very decorative and rarely encountered. $1,750 - $3,500 90
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210 Forged European Flanged Iron Mace Approximately 24� long, copper soldered, in the style of 15th to 16th century, age unknown. This impressive piece is in overall good condition showing a generally dark patina over scattered pitting. $1,000 - $2,000
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American Sporting Arms — Long Guns 211 Model 1842 Musket Shipping Crate 64” x 18” x 15”, pine, partially legible stencil on one end reads in part “...MODEL 1842 / WITH BAYONETS...” Lacks rope handles, complete with lid. Fair to good; expected edge wear and scuffs. $1,000 - $1,500
212 Heavy-Barrel Percussion Target Rifle by J.N. Gardner, Scranton, PA .45 caliber, 27” extra heavy octagonal barrel with attached under barrel metal bench rest platform and one and seven sixteenth inch removable loading device at the muzzle, no S/N. Double-set triggers (working at time of description), hooded front sight, adjustable tang-mounted peep sight, blued and nickel finish, wood buttstock with Schuetzen metal buttplate. With bullet starter and loading tools. This beautiful Target Rifle is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish on the barrel and majority of its original nickel finish on the frame, lockplate, triggerguard and hammer. The action is crisp, the markings on the breech end of the barrel are sharp and the bore is very good and may clean to fine. There is some old surface rust around the percussion nipple area that should be carefully cleaned and oiled. The stock is in fine condition. The buttplate shows considerable original muted nickel finish. Accompanying loading tools and accessories include the previously-noted bullet starter, a patch cutter, a brass powder measurer, a bullet mold, a second mold, a measuring device and bullet swage with some previously cast lead bullets. $2,500 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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213 Percussion Long Rifle by Simon Miller .40 caliber, 42” octagonal barrel. Lockplate marked Shmore warranted. Engraved forward-action percussion lock. This rifle was converted from flint to percussion using the original lockplate. Four-piece engraved brass patchbox. Brass sideplate, nosecap, triggerguard, buttplate and toeplate. Silver half-moons inlaid on both sides of the stock. Curly maple stock with incised caving and molding lines. Barrel is smooth and brown with some pitting around the percussion drum and on the barrel around the drum. Lockplate is brown with some pitting under the drum. Stock has nice untouched black patina. Small piece of wood missing on the forward part of the lock. Stock has an old repair of something that was wrapped around the wrist, leaving behind a nice old black patina. $2,500 - $3,500
214 Ohio Percussion Rifle by Henry Croll, Muskingum Co. .32 caliber, 35.25” octagonal barrel. Signed H. Croll top flat (1817-?). “Poor Boy” style full-stock percussion rifle with iron triggerguard and ferrules. Cheek piece diamond point checkering carved in relief. Notched dovetailed rear sight, raised blade front sight. Maple fullstock. Stock still retains a good patina with nicks and dings. Barrel and lock has a deep dark patina with pitting. $1,000 - $1,500
215 Ohio Percussion Rifle by J.P. Howard, Lawrence Co. .36 caliber, 38.5” octagonal barrel, flat top engraved J.P. Howard Jr. 1843. With engraved brass hardware, including a mother-of-pearl inlaid toe plate. Rear stock with brass and silver inlaid Masonic symbols. With engraved forward lock plate with engraved name Josh Golcher. With engraved silver thumb plate and engraved silver inlays surrounding brass engraved sideplate. Notched dovetailed rear sight, raised blade front sight. Curly maple full-stock. Very good. $1,000 - $1,500
216 Ohio Percussion Rifle by Jerman Jordan, Ross Co. .36 caliber, 42.5” octagonal barrel, with faint engraved Jerman Jordan on top flat (1820-?). With brass hardware and double-set triggers. With engraved forward action lock plate and hammer. Lockplate marked Henry Barker Warranted. Cheek piece with border lines. Stock with carved grooves and geometric design on both sides, extending from behind the nose cap towards the rear ferrule. With Buckhorn rear sight and raised blade front sight. Curly maple full stock. Barrel with nice dark brown patina with pitting throughout the length. The triggerguard has been refinished. The stock has been refinished, but has a nice rich patina with several nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500 92
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American Sporting Arms — Long Guns 217 Pennsylvania Percussion Rifle Attributed to Samuel Pennabecker, Lancaster Co. .36 caliber, 44 in. octagonal barrel. Brass hardware with brass four-piece patchbox with daisy design. With German silver diamond escutcheons and inlaid German silver hearts on either side of the sideplate and lock plate and at the end of the heel extension. With inlaid German silver quarter-moon and eight-pointed star on the cheek piece. Engraved forward action lock plate and hammer, marked Tyler Davidson & Co. Cincinnati. With double set triggers. Notched dovetailed rear sight, raised blade front sight. Curly maple full stock. Barrel has nice sharp edges with a very nice untouched patina. Some scattered nicks and dings. Pitting around the percussion drum. Lock has nice dark untouched patina. Some pitting on the lock plate under the percussion drum. Stock has nice untouched patina. All inlays with nice patina. $1,000 - $1,500
218 Ohio Percussion Rifle Attributed to M. Mather, Ashtabula Co. .43 caliber, 40.75” octagonal barrel unmarked. With brass hardware and engraved brass four-piece patch box. Engraved forward action lockplate marked H. Ellwell. With engraved brass sideplate. With engraved silver thumb plate and escutcheons. With double set triggers. Notched dovetailed rear sight, raised blade front sight. Curly maple full stock. The barrel has a rich brown patina, with slight pitting on the lock plate, extending slightly to the barrel near the drum. The stock has been cleaned and has a rich brown patina. The stock has several chips to the wood above the trigger grip and a large chip near the drum on top of the lockplate. $1,000 - $1,500
219 Williams & Powell Percussion Rifle .40 caliber, 31” half round/half octagonal barrel. Back-action lock, brown finish, checkered wood single key stock. This finely made English gun is in overall very good + condition showing considerable original brown finish with two gold inlaid bands at the breech end of the barrel along with two “V”-shaped gold bands in front of the rear fixed sight. The rifle is also tastefully engraved and displays a good bore, good action and good markings. The wood stock is very good with checkering on the fore end and at the wrist. There is a very slight hairline crack on the right side of the upper wrist between the lockplate and a silver plaque inset in the wood just behind the upper tang. A lovely piece of early English workmanship by a known gunmaker (in business 1780-1846; see British Gunmakers. Volume 3 by Nigel Brown; p.226). $1,000 - $2,000
220 Ohio Percussion Rifle by J. Truby, Darke Co. .36 caliber, 35” barrel marked J. Truby on flat top. With brass hardware and four-piece engraved brass patch box. With engraved hammer and rear-action lock plate, marked Henry Parker Warranted. With inlaid silver on the cheek piece and nine abalone inlays in various forms. With inlaid brass forestock plate and inlaid dagger and crest. With double set triggers. Notched dovetailed rear sight, raised blade front sight. Curly maple half stock. The barrel has a rich, dark brown patina, with light pitting near the drum. A large crack on the butt has been drilled and repaired. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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221 Custom Contemporary Flintlock Rifle for Early American Society by Larry Mrock .44 caliber, 42” barrel with L. Mrock and Early American Society No. 3 1974 engraved on flat top. With brass hardware and engraved fourpiece patch box. The cheek piece is grooved and has an etched silver inlaid eight-pointed star. The brass sideplate is engraved and marked J.A.R. The silver inlaid thumb plate is etched R.L.M. The stock has intricate rococo carvings along the butt and near the thumb plate. The stock is grooved from the end cap to the forestock plate. Notched dovetailed rear sight, raised blade front sight. Curly maple full stock. The barrel has a dark brown patina. The stock has a rich dark brown patina. The gun has not been fired. $1,000 - $2,000
222 Ohio Percussion Rifle by G. Fondersmith, Licking Co. .36 caliber, 35” barrel marked Fondersmith. With brass hardware and sideplate. With engraved forward action lock plate and hammer. The butt has an inlaid German silver eight-pointed star with circles. The forestock is inlaid with German silver geometric designs. With double set triggers. Buckhorn rear sight, raised blade front sight. Curly maple full stock. The barrel has a light brown patina and has light peppering throughout. The stock has a rich dark patina. The forestock has been replaced from the forestock plate to the end cap. $1,000 - $2,000
223 Three-Barrel Percussion Rifle by F. Smith 16 gauge/.36 caliber, 29” barrels. The barrel rib is marked F. Smith, with both lock plates marked Smith. With engraved screws, and dolphin engraved shotgun hammers. The underhammer is also engraved with some sort of creature design, with checkered ears. Notched dovetail rear sight with German silver blade front sight. Fancy grain checkered walnut half stock, with crescent-style buttplate and two ramrods. The barrels have a nice plum patina with light areas of spotting throughout. The stock is in good condition, however there is a small crack extending from the front end of the lower tang towards the fore end cap. The bores are all in very good condition. $2,000 - $2,500
224 Full-Stock Percussion Rifle by J.C. .36 caliber, 38.5” heavy octagonal barrel length, no S/N. Marking on front lock “Warrented” with engraved design behind hammer. Marking on top of barrel “J.C.” Browned barrel and front lock with fish head hammer and double set triggers. Four-piece brass patch box with brass fore end cap. Brass triggerguard, sidelock and buttplate. Three brass ramrod pipes with ramrod. Fancy tiger striped maple stock with cheek piece on left side of buttstock. German silver front blade side and rear Buckhorn site. The barrel, hammer and lock have a nice brown to plum patina. The brass furniture have a mustard patina. The stock has nicks and dings throughout consistent with use and wear. A small hairline crack runs from the barrel to side lock on the stock. Good rifling but the bore is pitted. $1,000 - $1,500 94
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225 American Percussion Target Rifle by Richardson .40 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel 1.312” across the octagonal flats. Marked on left side of barrel Richardson, Lowell, Mass. Cast steel. Retaining brown finish on barrel, case colored breech and lock. Tube sight mounts and 36” tube sight mounted on the barrel and a bench rest mounted 4” from end of muzzle on the bottom of barrel. Double set triggers. Walnut stock with German silver furniture. Further included is the original false muzzle and ball starter. Very sharp and clear markings. Barrel retaining most of the original brown finish. Breach plug retaining most of the case hardening darkening to blue. Lock and hammer retaining most of the original case colors. Tube sight retaining most of the original brown finish with a light coating of a dark brown crust. Optics are clear with standard cross hairs. German silver furniture has a nice patina. Stock with a few nicks and dings, but retaining most of the original finish. $5,000 - $7,000
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226 Heavy Barrel Full-Stock Flintlock Converted to Percussion Kentucky-style Rifle with Barrel by J. F. Gehrett .58 caliber rifled, 37” octagonal barrel measuring almost 1.5” across the flats. Double set triggers (working at time of description), brass decorations to stock. Brass mountings include a spread eagle inlay on the left side of the buttstock and four-piece patchbox. The tigerstriped wood stock is full length and the gun is accompanied by a brass tipped ramrod. This gun is in overall good condition showing a pleasing dark patina to the metal surfaces. The action is good, the lockplate is marked “LEMAN, LANCTR. PA” and the bore is strongly rifled. The stock is overall good with the exception of a serious break at the wrist that shows previous repair via doweling. The correct repair of the wrist break by a competent stocksmith would bring this classic American heavy barrel rifle back to its rightful appearance and beauty. $1,000 - $2,000
227 English Mid-19th Century Single-Barrel Percussion Fowler Signed “Pointer London,” 12 ga. (about modified choke), 47.5” overall with 32” barrel. The gun remains in near fine condition with 80%90% original browning on the barrel and just minor beginning age and minimal imperfections. The lock shows considerable original case hardened colors going to a brownish patina. The stock is very good with fairly sharp checkering. Crisp action and period ramrod is retained. An exceptional Fowler that would make a good shooter as it shows little use and has been well cared for. $1,100 - $2,200
228 New England Percussion Rifle by S.Allen .52 caliber rifled, 36.5” octagonal barrel with under rib, marked forward of the notched rear sight S. Allen. Lockplate marked T. Ketland. Silver escutcheon behind the tang outlined in silver wire. Rear tang is outlined in silver wire. Brass furniture walnut stock. Barrel has nice sharp edges with smooth surface and still retains some of the original brown finish. Lockplate with nice brown patina. Stock more than likely was cut during its period of use and refashioned into a half stock rifle. Patchbox lid is a replacement and has been screw to the stock so it doesn’t open. Overall an excellent looking sporting rifle. $1,000 - $1,500
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229 Edwin Wesson Percussion Target Rifle .480 bore diameter, double set triggers, 32.5” octagonal barrel marked on the top of barrel in script James McCririck Anr. Barrel was made by this McCririck with “Whitworth”-style rifling. Bottom of barrel marked with Birmingham proofs, and 52 twice. Engraved “Wesson”-style frame and simulated back-action lock. Select walnut buttstock trim in German silver. Buttstock was also lengthened during the period by 2”. The toeplate is period. Trim is also engraved. 38.5” tube sight with cross hairs. Made by James Ferris Utica, New York. Also fitted with a Europeanstyle tang sight. This type of rifling was used because of the steadiness of flight to its .45 caliber bullet, which made these types of rifles a favorite of Confederate sharpshooters. These were also made up using Whitworth rifles for Civil War sharpshooters. Barrel retains most of its original brown finish slightly fading. Frame retains most of the original case coloring. Fading on the back of simulated back-action in the stock. German silver trim has a nice untouched patina. Buttstock with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. Scope has cross hairs and retains most of the original finish with light freckling. $5,000 - $7,000
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230 Gwyn & Campbell Type 1 Civil War Carbine .52 caliber, 20” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 2980. Matching serial numbers, with 76 marked above the serial number on the underside of the barrel and frame. Blue barrel, casehardened frame and iron mountings. The rear facing lockplate reads Gwyn & Campbell Patent 1862 Hamilton O., with Union Rifle marked on the frame. With 900 yard adjustable folding rear sight. Walnut stock with crescent buttplate. With photocopied records of the Army Adjutant General’s Office, indicating this rifle was issued to Pvt. Burrell C. Sheppard of Co. E, 5th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. The barrel has an even brownish plum patina. The lock plate, hammer and frame have traces of the original case coloring over a mostly a dark grey patina. The stock has some light handling marks, but is in very good condition. The bore could use a light cleaning, but has crisp rifling and is in very good condition. $1,500 - $2,000
231 Civil War Smith’s Patent Breechloading Carbine .50 caliber, 21.5” barrel, S/N 3165. Iron mountings, blued finish and case hardened breech. The barrel is stamped L.F.R. near the breech. The left of the breech reads Manufactured By Mass. Arms Co. Chicopee Falls, and Address Poultney & Trimble Baltimore U.S.A. and Smith’s Patent June 23 1857. With saddle ring and bar on the left side of the frame. The carbine is loaded by depressing the latch ahead of the trigger which releases the barrel allowing it to pivot downward. Walnut stock with two inspectors’ cartouches, LFR and JH. The barrel has most of the original blue patina remaining, with some areas of spotting. The hammer and frame have some of the original case colors remaining, with a mostly mottled grey patina. The stock has some nicks and dings with crisp cartouches. The bore is in excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
232 Maynard Model 1865 Percussion Sporting Rifle .40 caliber, 26” octagonal/round barrel, S/N 20113. Blue barrel, case hardened frame and walnut stock. Rear tang sight, folding leaf sight and folding Beach front sight. Bore in excellent condition. The barrel retains most of the original blue finish. The frame retains almost all of the original case coloring. Some slight scratches to the barrel, but in excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500 98
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233 Cased Maynard First Model Rifle with Additional Barrel .35 caliber and .55 caliber, 26” and 20” barrels, S/N 3488 on interior of latch of tape priming system on frame, with 1750on .55 caliber barrel. As noted, the frame is fitted with the Maynard tape primer mechanism. The frame is marked Manufactured by Mass Arms Co. Chicopee Falls on the left side and Maynard Arms Co. Washington on the right side. The straight grip walnut buttstock has a patchbox marked Maynard Patentee, May 27 1851 June 17 1856. The interior of the patchbox has the original Maynard paper label with 1851, ‘56 and several ‘59 patent dates. With thick, curved iron buttplate. Blue finished barrel, casehardened frame, hammer and lever. With set trigger configuration. Elevated, graduated rear tang sight with raised blade German silver front sights.
The rifle and both barrels are housed in a velvet-lined wooden box that includes a bullet mold marked Maynard Arms Co. Washington/Manufactured by Mass Arms Co. Chicopee Falls, a cleaning rod with various attachments, a brass powder flask, a tin, two metal tubes marked Maynard’s Lubricator, five .55 caliber casings, eleven .35 caliber casings and a flat screwdriver. The .35 caliber barrel has a mostly blue patina with slight fading and one or two light scratches. The serial number appears to have been scratched off the underside. The bore is in excellent condition. The .55 caliber barrel has a mostly blue patina, with very minor wear to the octagonal edges. The smoothbore could use a light cleaning, but is in excellent overall condition. The frame and hammer have traces of the original case coloring, with a mostly dark grey patina. The buttstock has minor nicks and dings. The case has some minor nicks and dings to the wood and some wear to the interior, but is in otherwise very good condition. $4,000 - $6,000
234 Lefaucheux Revolving Rifle 12 mm caliber, 24.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 23334. Blue barrel with case hardened frame. The left side of the barrel is marked E. Lefaucheux Invr Brevete. Marked NM on the underside of the ejector. With Belgian proofs on the cylinder. With folding adjustable rear sight. Straight grip checkered walnut buttstock. The barrel and cylinder retain most of the blue finish, with fading to the edges and some slight scratches. The frame retains most of the original case coloring, fading to a dull grey. The stock has some nicks and dings, but is in good overall condition. $2,500 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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235 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. $2,000 - $2,500
236 Triplett & Scott Repeating Carbine .50 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 3168. Sling swivels on the top and bottom of the buttstock. 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. $1,500 - $2,000
237 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. $1,500 - $2,000
238 Spencer Carbine Springfield Alteration .52 caliber, 20” blued barrel. Case colored receiver, walnut stocks, EA cartouche shoulder stock, Stabler cut-off system for use in the Indian Wars. Very good. $1,500 - $2,500 100
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Civil War — Long Guns 239 Colt Revolving Rifle .56 caliber, 31” barrel length, S/N 2698. Markings not visible due pitting. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. no cleaning rod, brass nose cap, walnut forearm with walnut buttstock. Good. Pitting on barrel and frame from extreme service use and wear. $2,000 - $3,000
240 Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine .52 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 48923. Barrel stamped New Model 1859. Standard Sharps markings on lockplate. Walnut stock and steel patchbox. Very good. Bore dark and pitted. $1,000 - $1,500
241 British Enfield M-1858 Tower Musket and Bayonet JS Anchor Marked .58 caliber, 39” barrel. Typical BSA English export with lockplate war-dated 1862. This Enfield does bear the “JS Anchor” mark, a telltale sign associated with Southern usage; also export contract 25-25 stamped on barrel with Enfield bayonet with a Federal scabbard. Stamped Cooper and Goodman near toe of stock. Very good. Bore good. $1,500 - $2,000
242 Remington Model 1863 Zouave Contract Rifle .58 caliber, 33” round barrel. Three lands and grooves rifling. Three-groove rifles are scarce. Dated 1863 on top of barrel at the percussion bolster with barrel proofs VP and eagle. Musket with three-leaf rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked with U.S. and eagle and U.S. Remington Ilion, N.Y. and dated on the rear of lockplate. Blued barrel, case colored lock, blued band springs, blued trigger and blued sidelock screws. Brass furniture, walnut sock. Original ramrod. Extra nipple in patchbox. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Rear sight retains most of the original finish with a little missing from the sharp edges. Side screws retain most of the blue finish. Band springs retain ca most of the original blue finish. Buttplate screws retain most of the original blue finish. Lockplate and hammer retain most of the original case colors with just a little dullness. Stock is excellent with most of the original red colored oil finish and open grained wood showing. Mint cartouches. Ramrod still shows the feather lines in the polish. This is an outstanding Zouave rifle. $4,500 - $5,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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243 Palmetto Armory Contract Model 1841 Rifle by William Glaze .54 caliber, 30.75� barrel. Left flat of barrel marked Wm Glaze & Co. with V P and palmetto tree marked on the barrel above. The lockplate has barely visible markings, with 1853 date clearly marked vertically on rear. S.C marked on tang of buttplate. Brass barrel bands, triggerguard, patchbox and buttplate. Iron ramrod with brass cap. Walnut stock. The barrel has been shortened and has a mottled brown and grey patina, with moderate pitting towards the breech. The markings on the lockplate are very worn. The brass hardware has a mottled mustard and brown patina, with some stains on the buttplate. The cap of the hammer is broken. The stock is fairly worn with several nicks, dings and stains. The swivel on the triggerguard is broken. The bore is in good condition, but could use a cleaning. $2,000 - $4,000
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244 Colt Model 1861 Special Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel with three bands. Marked on lockplate U.S. Colts Pt. FA Mfg. Co., Hartford, CT and dated 1863 on rear of lockplate. Walnut stock. Barrel is a grey to brown patina blending with some pitting around the percussion bolster and around the nipple. Barrel bands are brown that blends with minor pitting. Stock has been cleaned and has some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
245 Maynard Second Model Carbine .50 caliber, 20” octagonal/round barrel, S/N 23199. Blue barrel, case hardened frame and walnut stock. Stock with horizontal GWL and vertical JM cartouches on left side. Sling ring on left side of frame. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel retains most of its original blue finish. The frame retains most of its original case hardening. The stock has a few nicks and dings, but is in very good condition. Excellent overall condition. $2,000 - $3,000
246 Whitney 1861 Navy Percussion Rifle with Brass-Handled Saber Bayonet .69 caliber, 34” barrel, S/N 5292. With VP and eagle head proof on barrel and 1863 date on the top flat. The lockplate is marked U.S. Whitney-Ville with an eagle and vertical 1862 date. The side of the barrel is marked F.C.W. with a faded cartouche on the left side of the stock. 1,000-yard rear folding sight. Cylindrical ramrod with pierced hole at tip. Triggerguard with spur finger grip. Oil finished black walnut stock. Includes brass-handled bayonet marked Collins & Co. Hartford Ct., serial number 5403. With leather scabbard sewn down the middle with brass throat and tip. All metal surfaces have a beautiful bright and shiny patina. The stock has a few handling marks, but is in very good overall condition. The bore is in excellent condition. The bayonet handle has a bright mustard patina. The leather scabbard is slightly worn, but in good overall condition. $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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247 Model 1855 Springfield Cadet Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 38” barrel. Lockplate marked U.S. Springfield with eagle motif on tape primer compartment lid, with 1859 date. Barrel with VP and eagle head proof with partial date marking to top flat. Three leaf rear sight. Iron fore end tip, with tulip head iron ramrod. Walnut stock, without patchbox. Crisp and bright barrel and barrel bands, with dull grey patina to lockplate and hammer. The walnut stock has roman numerals and Talley and initials carved into it, but has crisp edges and is in good overall condition. The bore is in excellent condition. A very rare rifled-musket to find in cadet. $2,500 - $4,000
248 Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine .50-70 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 75795. Blue finished barrel, case hardened receiver, breechblock, lock, lever and trigger plate. Top of barrel marked New Model 1863. Lock plate marked R.S. Lawrence Pat April 12th 1859 and C. Sharp’s Pat. Oct. 5th 1852. Carbine rear sight, raised blade front sight. Walnut stock and forearm, with crescent buttplate. The bore is clean and in good condition with crisp rifling. The blue finish to the barrel is in very good condition, fading to a plum. The case colors are worn on the lockplate, and are fading on the receiver, breechblock, lever and trigger plate. Stocks with some nicks and dings, but in very good overall condition. $2,000 - $3,000
249 Springfield Model 1861 Rifled-Musket .54 caliber, 40” barrel. Bore with three rifling grooves. Lockplate marked U.S. Springfield with eagle motif, and dated1861. Blue finished three-leaf rear sight. Walnut stock with three barrel bands and tulip head iron ramrod. U.S. marked buttplate. The barrel and all other metal parts have been lightly cleaned to a bright silver patina. The buttplate has a mottled plum and silver patina. The stock has some nicks and dings, appropriate for its age. The bore is clean and in very good condition. $1,500 - $2,500
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250 Civil War Model Spencer Lever-Action Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine .52 caliber rimfire (.56-56), S/N 41201. Dark patina, wood stocks; sling swivel in buttstock. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only approximately 50,000 of this desirable Model were manufactured between 1863 and 1865 between the serial numbers of 11,000 to 61,000. This gun is in overall good condition showing a dark patina on metal surfaces. The action is crisp, the markings on the top of the receiver are visible but partial as a dovetail at one time was cut into that location and is now filled with an old blank. The bore is rough, the wood in overall well-worn condition with the buttstock showing weathering and heavy use as there are several old areas of compression and loss with other scattered mars and scratches from carry and storage. The fore stock shows wear and an old repaired crack on the right side at the breech end. The rear sight is an old replacement. $1,000 - $1,800 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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251 “John Brown” Percussion Sharps Carbine .52 caliber, 21.5” round barrel, S/N 11893. Slant breech, brown patina, brass mounts including barrel band, buttplate and patchbox. Wood stocks with saddle bar and ring present. This desirable Sharps is in overall very good condition showing a brown and grey patina to the barrel and grey patina to the receiver. The brass butt plate and patchbox display a pleasing patina while the barrel band is lighter color from handling. The action and markings are crisp, the bore is very good and the wood stocks are good overall with several minor scattered old mars from carry and storage. This Model 1853 Sharps carbine is in the serial no. range of known guns often referred to as “John Brown Sharps” or “Beecher’s Bibles” in recognition of the association of the model with abolitionist, John Brown (serial # range 10,000 to 18,000). According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only approximately 10,500 of this model were manufactured. No documentation present at this time to positively link this gun to Brown’s raid on the Harper’s Ferry, Virginia Arsenal in 1859, which if existing, would increase the estimated value by two or three fold. Still an important Model for the serious Civil War or Sharps collector’s gunroom and should be further researched. $2,000 - $4,000
252 Burnside Carbine .54 caliber, 21” round barrel, S/N 6710. Blued finish, wood stocks. This Civil War era carbine is in overall good to very good condition displaying a heavy dark patina on the barrel and lighter grey patina on the receiver. The action is good, the maker’s markings are light but matching serial numbers are sharp. The wood stocks show wear, dings, mars and scratches, but still overall good with two visible inspector cartouches on the left side of the buttstock on the wrist area. $1,100 - $2,200
253 Starr Civil War Percussion Carbine .54 caliber, 21” barrel. Brass-mounted walnut stock and forearm. Barrel with an untouched brown patina mixing with some original brown finish. Frame is a dirty brown to grey, which would clean very nice. Brass with nice untouched patina, stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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254 Civil War Smith’s Patent Breechloading Carbine 50. caliber, 21.625” barrel, S/N 7195. The left of the breech reads Manufactured By Mass. Arms Co. Chicopee Falls, and Address Poultney & Trimble Baltimore U.S.A. and Smith’s Patent June 23 1857. The carbine is loaded by depressing the latch ahead of the trigger which releases the barrel allowing it to pivot downward. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel, frame and all metal parts have nice dark even untouched patina. With pitting to the latch bar that connects the breach to the frame. The saddle ring bar is missing. Stock and forearm have some nicks and dings, especially near the top side of the frame. The raised blade front sight is missing. Nice tight action. Bore will clean to excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
255 Civil War Smith’s Patent Breechloading Carbine .50 caliber, 21.5” barrel, S/N 20362. Iron mountings, blued finish and case hardened breech. The barrel is stamped A.J.N. near the breech. The left of the breech reads Manufactured By Mass. Arms Co. Chicopee Falls, and Address Poultney & Trimble Baltimore U.S.A. and Smith’s Patent June 23 1857. With saddle ring and bar on the left side of the frame. The carbine is loaded by depressing the latch ahead of the trigger which releases the barrel allowing it to pivot downward. Walnut stock with two inspectors’ cartouches, AJN and JM. The barrel and frame have a dark brown patina, with some remnants of original case colors remaining on the right side of the frame. The stock and forearm have some nicks and dings but are in good overall condition. The bore could use a cleaning, but is in good overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
256 Joslyn Model 1864 Civil War Carbine .52 rimfire caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 5648. Iron mountings. Lockplate marked Joslyn Firearms Co. Stonington Conn. The breechblock has a knob type pull out latch and a hooded type firing pin. The Breechblock is marked B.F. Joslyn’s Patent with 1861 and 1862 dates. Threeleaf rear sight. The left side of the stock has a saddle ring and bar. The walnut stock has two FDL inspector cartouches above the saddle ring. U.S. marked crescent buttplate. The bore is in excellent condition. All metal parts have a mottled plum and grey patina. The stock has several nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
257 Confederate Richmond Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel. The lock plate is marked C.S. Richmond, Va with an angled 1863 date. Three leaf rear sight. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. With tulip head cleaning rod. The bore is in good condition with good rifling and could be cleaned to better condition. The barrel and other metal parts have a silver patina with flecks of brown. The barrel has some heavy pitting and staining around the percussion nipple. The stock has several nicks and dings. $3,000 - $5,000 106
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258 Spencer Model 1860 Civil War Carbine .52 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 9822. Markings on top of frame are present, but only lightly visible. Walnut stock with saddle ring and forearm. Seven shot repeater loaded through the buttplate. The bore is in good condition with crisp rifling, but could be cleaned to better condition. The barrel and frame have a mottled grey and brown patina. The stock and forearm have several nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
259 Merrill Civil War Carbine, Second Model .54 caliber, 22 1/8” barrel, S/N 13032. The top of the breech lever reads J.H. Merrill Balto. Pat. July 1858. The lockplate reads J.H. Merrill Balto. Pat. July 1858, Apl. 9 May 21-28-61, and is marked with the serial number towards the rear. The breech plunger has a copper face to it. With saddle ring on the left of the frame. Three-leaf rear sight. With brass triggerguard, buttplate and barrel band. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned to better condition. The barrel and breech lever have a mottled grey and plum patina. The stock has some nicks and dings, especially to the butt. $1,000 - $1,500
260 Spencer Civil War Rifle .52 caliber, 30” barrel, S/N 4731. The top of the frame is marked Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. Boston Mass Pat’d March 6th 1860. Buckhorn rear sight. Walnut stock and forearm with three barrel bands. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned to better condition. The barrel and frame have been cleaned to a silver patina, with flecks of grey and brown. The frame and lock plate have some areas of peppering to the metal. The stock and forearm have some nicks and dings, with a crack along the left side of the stock between the frame and the screw. The rear sling swivel is broken. $1,000 - $1,500
261 Springfield Model 1855 Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel with V P and eagle proofs, dated 1858 on the top of the breech. Lockplate marked U.S Springfield, eagle on the tape primer cover with 1858 date on the rear of lockplate. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Barrel has been cleaned to bright. Bands are excellent. Rear barrel sight is a proper replacement of the long range sight. Stock has some nicks and dings. Bore is dirty and will clean to better. Comes with proper 1855-70 Angular Bayonet. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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262 Model1841 Mississippi Rifle by Remington 54. caliber, 33” round barrel, bore is smooth no rifling. Notched rear barrel sight, front blade sight is missing. Brass mounted with walnut stock. Barrel and lock with nice untouched brown patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. Brass with untouched patina. $1,000 - $1,500
263 Civil War Era Remington Carbine. .50 caliber, 20” round barrel. Old re-blued finish, wood stocks, sling swivels. This gun is in overall good + condition showing the majority of its old refinish. The bore is overall fair to good with some pitting near the breech. The action is good and the markings on the upper tang are also good. The wood stocks are good to very good overall with a “P” stamped on the left side of the breech and two very clear inspector cartouches on that same side at the wrist. There is also “A 5709” stamped on the right side of the buttstock at the plate. Per Flayderman’s “Guide to Antique American Firearms,” approximately 15,000 .50 caliber versions were manufactured with most being sold to France. This gun is interesting as it has the U.S. inspector cartouches and also the French style number on the right side of the buttstock. $1,500 - $3,000
264 Model 1861 Contract Rifled-Musket by Watertown .58 caliber, 40” barrel. VP and eagle proof on the barrel, dated 1864. Lockplate marked U.S. Waterford and dated 1864. With three-leaf rear sight. The left side of the stock is stamped C.B. Hoard, R.P.B and F.E.M. twice. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Includes U.S. marked socket bayonet. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned to better condition. The barrel has been cleaned to a silver finish, with light peppering near the hammer. The stock has some light handling marks, but is in otherwise excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
265 Springfield Model 1861 Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” round barrel. With partially visible VP and eagle proof on the barrel. The lockplate is marked U.S. Springfield and dated 1862. With newer three-leaf rear sight. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. The stock has Van Dyke 72 carved onto the left side above the trigger in large block letters. Includes U.S. marked socket bayonet. The bore shows some light signs of oxidization and could use a cleaning, but is in otherwise good condition. All metal parts have been cleaned to a silver patina. The stock has a few nicks and dings appropriate for age and use. $1,000 - $1,500 108
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266 Springfield Model 1864 Rifle Also known as the Model 1863 Type II. .58 caliber, 40” barrel. With VP and eagle proof on the barrel. The lockplate is marked U.S. Springfield and dated 1864. With three-leaf rear sight. Walnut stock with three barrel bands held by springs. Stock with two inspectors’ cartouche marks. With knurled and slotted ramrod and U.S. marked socket bayonet. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned to better. The barrel and bands have been cleaned to a silver patina. The lockplate has a mottled gray and silver patina. The hammer has solid case colors throughout. The stock has a few nicks and dings but is in otherwise very good condition. Spotting to the bayonet. $1,000 - $1,500
267 Springfield Model 1861 Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel. Lock plate with U.S. Springfield and eagle motif, with 1862 date. Barrel with VP and eagle head proofs and 1862 date on the top flat. Three leaf rear sight. With iron tulip head ramrod. With U.S. marked socket bayonet. Stamped PH behind the triggerguard. Walnut stock with two inspector cartouches on the left side. All metal parts have a shiny silver patina, with some light spotting near the breech and on the lock plate. The stock has a few nicks and dings. The bayonet has a mottled grey and silver patina. The bore is in good condition, but could use a cleaning. $1,500 - $2,000
268 Enfield-style Whitworth Patent Percussion Rifle by London Armory .52 caliber, 49” overall with 32” barrel. The triggerguard is numbered 744 and the underside of the tang is marked “Best” for best quality. The rear portion of the lock shows V.R. and crown and the London Armory mark shows “64 King William St” address with “L.A.C.” on the bottom line. The metal surfaces show light cleaning along with pitting and erosion. The stock has been cleaned with a restoration to the wood around the rear of the lockplate. The ramrod and rear swivel are missing. The rear sight is original and the front sight blade is a period replacement in the original base. Many articles have been written on these Civil War era rifles being privately purchased to be used as sniper rifles by the Confederates who bought arms from London armory and European makers as a whole. $2,500 - $3,500
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269 Westley Richards “Monkey Tail” Military-Style Carbine .45 caliber, 41” overall with 24.5” barrel with Whitworth rifling and the lock is stamped 1882 in a pyramid and #18063. The action is good and the bore is very good. Metal surfaces show some finish going to patina with light to moderate pitting. The markings are good and the wood is good with some cleaning, minor marks, dings, scratches and evidence of military use and storage. The cover for trap in the buttplate has broken off and is missing. Probably foreign contract for military in South Africa where percussion arms were popular into the 20th century. $1,500 - $2,200
270 Westley-Richards “Monkey Tail” Military-Style Carbine Dated 1874 in pyramid at the rear portion of the lock and also marked “Whitworth rifling” and numbered 10674. The metal surfaces are in very good condition with strong traces of blue and case colors gone to a smooth metal patina. The stocks are good with a crack between the action screw and “monkey tail” lever. Good action and fair to good bore with pronounced rifling and some wear and erosion. Desirable. $1,500 - $2,500
271 Westley Richards “Monkey Tail” Breechloading Percussion Rifle Of exceptional size for big game hunting, .450 bore, 24” ribbed barrel. With 7-leaf rear sight, Whitworth rifling, set trigger. Dated 1880 on the lock with #17172 on the breech and signed on the lock and “Monkey tail.” Good quality engraving on the lock and mounts. A silver plaque in inlaid into the left side of the buttstock which is engraved “J. Avin Zy,” the Boer who owned it in South Africa. Grey to brown patina finish with some minor pitting on the metal. The stocks are cleaned and sanded slightly but the checkering is still at least good. No ramrod and the nipple shows a break. The action is good. A classic and early big game rifle by a premium maker. $1,600 - $2,200
272 Sharps Percussion New Model 1863 Carbine .52 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N C3806. Blued and case hardened finish, wood stocks. This gun is in overall very good condition showing a brown patina on the barrel with scattered spots of mostly light erosion. The receiver and lockplate show a dark patina also with just hints of its original case color. The action is crisp, the markings are very good and the bore is overall fair to good. The wood stocks are very good with some scattered old mars to the buttstock from carry and storage. $2,000 - $3,000 110
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273 Civil War Model Spencer Carbine .52 caliber (56-56), 22” round barrel, S/N 42637. Blue and case hardened finish, saddle ring, wood stocks and sling swivel on bottom of buttstock. This desirable Civil War era Spencer repeating carbine is in overall very good condition displaying a pleasing brown patina with some silver toning to areas of the receiver. The bore is good, the action crisp and the markings good. The stocks are overall very good with two visible inspector cartouches on the left side of the buttstock behind the saddle ring bar. There are scattered mars and scratches with a larger dent on the right front end of the fore stock. Per Flayerman’s “Guide to Antique American Firearms,” only 50,000 of this early version of the Spencer carbine were produced between 1863 and 1865. $1,400 - $2,800
274 Model 1860 Spencer Army Repeating Rifle .56 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 1147. Spencer markings on top of the frame. Checking the SRS serial number, there is a 1149 issued to a New York unit. Three barrel bands with walnut stock and forearm. Very early serial range. All metal has nice brown patina with some pitting. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. A very respectable rifle. $1,500 - $2,000
275 Sharps Model 1863 Carbine 52 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N C4760, and matching number on the bottom of barrel. Top of barrel marked with Sharps Rifle Co and New Model 1863. Rear Lawrence barrel sight was removed and a notched rear sight added. Walnut stock and forearm. All metal has nice even brown patina. Rear barrel sight blends well with the rest of the metal. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
276 Pattern 1853 British Tower Rifled-Musket .577 caliber, 40” round barrel. Lockplate marked with a crown and “1863 / TOWER.” Walnut three iron band stock, brass triggerguard and buttplate. All metal is grey to brown with a smooth appearance. Markings are sharp and crisp. Brass with nice patina. Stock has sharp lines with open-grained look. Hairline crack opposite the lock and water stains on the butt. Bore is good and will clean to better. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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277 Important Civil War Factory Inscribed Henry Rifle .44 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 1302. Blued finish, barrel is not dove-tailed for a rear barrel sight, factory original 900-yard rear barrel sight mounted on the brass frame. Featured brass frame with period inscription on left side plate “MAJ. G. L. FEBIGER to T. R. Biggs, Cin. O.” Varnished wood buttstock with rounded brass buttplate. Wood cleaning rod in butt trap. Sling Swivels mounted on right side; very rare factory original leather sling with metal buckle and hook attached to right side of barrel and buttstock via factory rings. This rifle was ordered from Henry as a gift, because the inscription was applied/engraved at the factory. Accompanied by a thick folder of extensive paperwork including copies of National Archives service and pension records concerning G.L. Febiger, an original CDV of Febiger and written in ink on the back “George L. Febiger, Paymaster, USA.” Also included is a larger photocopy of the same image contained in a Civil War era wood oval frame approximately 14” x 12”. In the file are additional documents, research and notes related to Febiger and to Biggs. George L. Febiger was born in Pennsylvania in either 1822 or 1823, lived in Hamilton County, Ohio and worked for T.R. Biggs & Co. (a wholesale grocer & Commission merchant house) in 1858. He accepted an appointment as Paymaster in the U.S. Army with the rank of Major on May 4, 1861. He served initially in the District of Missouri (stationed at St. Louis) until December 27, 1862 when he assumed charge of the Pay District of Mississippi (comprised at the time of 112
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parts of the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana). Febiger remained in that capacity until December 1, 1864 when he was appointed President of the Board of Examination of offices of the Pay Department for the Districts of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kansas and the Territories of the Dakotas, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. At the end of the Civil War, he returned from the West to duty at St. Louis and according to the accompanying documents, continued to serve in the U.S. Army with promotion to Lt. Col. on Dec. 31, 1879 and then to Assistant Paymaster General on Feb. 28, 1881. He retired from service on Dec. 8, 1886 (although not yet 65, he had served 25 years). He then returned to civilian life and subsequently died January 22, 1891 at New Haven, CT. from Bright’s disease. George Lea Febiger was the son of Christian Carson Febiger, the adopted son of Revolutionary War Hero Hans Christian Febiger (1749 [Denmark] – 1796). The elder Febiger was once described by “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” in a 1942 newspaper column as “the only soldier who took part in every important battle of the Revolutionary War from Bunker Hill to Yorktown.” George was also the brother of John Carson Febiger (1821-1898), Rear Admiral USN, serving during the Civil War with distinction, and who served as Commandant of the Washington Navy Yard 18761880. George Lea Febiger also had a son, Lieut. George Lea Febiger, Jr. (1876-1900), who died in the Philippine Insurrection. John Carson and the younger George Lea Febiger are buried in Arlington. BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
Civil War — Long Guns Thomas R. Biggs was a successful merchant (and former employer of George L. Febiger) who was also apparently a large landowner. His father, Zacheus Biggs was a member of the Ohio Senate in 1820-21. Thomas followed in those footsteps by serving in the Senate from 1868-1870. Records indicate T. R. Biggs died ca 1876. Both men, Zaccheus and Thomas Biggs were instrumental in platting and settling Terrace Park, Ohio. In 1869, Thomas built his house in “Gravelotte,” a large estate and subdivision along the Little Miami River, at what would become 720 Elm Street. Thomas donated just under 2 acres to the growing town for a school - the location of Terrace Park Elementary School - and another lot in 1876 for the first St. Thomas Episcopal parish church. The file also includes a handwritten note indicating this Henry rifle was originally purchased from Mrs. Josephine Lee Smith (D.O.B. 2-22-1908) on Jan 30, 1986. Mrs. Smith indicated the gun had belonged to her husband’s grandfather, Thomas R. Biggs. This highly desirable inscribed Henry rifle is in overall very good to near fine condition displaying considerable original muted blue mixed with a plum brown patina on the barrel assembly. The brass frame shows a beautiful taffy colored patina. The hammer shows the majority of its original case color and there are traces of original color on the lever. The action and markings are crisp, the bore is very good and the wood buttstock is overall very good with scattered old mars and scratches from carry and storage with considerable original finish still present. The leather sling is in overall very good condition and the four-part wood cleaning rod in the butt trap is also very good. This exact gun is listed in Wiley Sword’s The Historic Henry Rifle on page 79. A rare opportunity to obtain a great example of the legendary Henry rifle that remained in the original family of the high ranking Civil War Officer it belonged to until sold in 1986 to our consignor! $50,000 - $100,000
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278 Model 1861 Contract Rifled-Musket by E. Robinson .58 caliber, 40” barrel. Three-leaf rear barrel sight, lockplate marked E. Robinson New York with an eagle and dated1864. Three barrel bands with walnut stock and proper 1855-70 bayonet. All metal is smooth and sharp with crisp markings. Lightly cleaned to grey with traces of light pitting. Stock with nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
279 European Percussion Side-by-Side Shotgun by S. Knop 16 gauge, 32” Damascus barrels, no S/N. High relief engraving on the lockplates, hammers, breech area of the barrels, top strap, triggerguard, buttplate and iron patchbox; checkered wood half-stock. Extra set of barrels are 20 gauge with 30” Damascus barrels. This gun is in overall very good condition showing a dark patina on both sets of barrels. The actions are crisp, the finely accomplished engraving and markings are very good and each set of barrels display “S. KNOP IN HAMELN” on the barrel’s rib. The stock is in overall good to very good condition showing even wear and scattered old minor mars and scratches from carrying and storage. Each barrel set is accompanied by a brass tipped wood ramrod. A finely engraved example of old European workmanship with a seldom found extra set of barrels. $1,400 - $2,800
280 Alexander Henry Best Quality Underlever Rifle Exposed hammer double-rifle in .450-400 3.25 black powder caliber, S/N 5971. The top of the rib is nicely engraved “Alexander Henry, Edinburgh and London, Maker to Their Royal highness, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh.” This rifle shows 28” barrel with finely scroll engraved actions and locks. The barrels show the majority of their browned original finish going to patina with smooth metal surfaces and crisp lettering on the rib. The actions are light grey to silver with 114
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strong traces of case colors and bright blue on the hammer safeties. Both hammers are crisp with no breaks. The stocks are nicely figured walnut with wide checkering pattern in very good condition and shows original checkered butt. The action is tight and the bores show pitting but rifling is at least fair to good. An associated trunk case of the period is included. A good double rifle made by a premium London maker during the early “Big Game” era. $4,000 - $8,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
Accoutrements 282 Horsehair Bridle and Reins from Rawlins, WY Prison PLUS Quirt and Whip Rawlins, WY prison, formerly a frontier prison which closed in 1980. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
281 Model 1885 Cavalry Officer’s Shabraque 39” x 26”, regulation pattern, dark blue wool, 1.4” wide applied yellow wool border and unit number “8.” Reverse lined with a recycled gray M1885 saddle blanket showing a portion of the golden yellow stripe and stenciled unit markings. Good. Some light fading, light scattered mothing on the exterior, lining has heavy mothing on one side. $1,000 - $1,500
284 Model 1881 Indian Scout Dress Helmet Black felt with patent leather trim and chin strap, brass plume holder, front plate and fittings, nickel crossed arrows on the plate. Red and white mixed horse hair plume and cords. Interior complete with sweatband. Very good. Minor wear on the chin strap and edge trim. $2,000 - $4,000
283 Hitched Horsehair Bridle and Reins with Matching Quirt from Walla Walla Prison, Walla Walla, WA With 4 glass bridle rosettes detailed with horse. $1,500 - $2,000
285 Model 1872 Infantry Officer’s Dress Shako Dark blue wool-covered ridged shako-style cap with bullion braid trim, embroidered eagle and infantry horn with unit designation “10.” Leather visor and white feather plume, lacks chin strap and side buttons. Interior lined in black silk with sweatband. “BENT & BUSH” maker marked. Good. Moderate mothing on the rear of the body, minor heat crazing on the visor. $1,500 - $2,500
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286 Model 1889 Regulation Black Campaign Hat Fur felt with grosgrain ribbon hatband, has two rows of brim stitching indicating a early transitional specimen. “Snow flake” pattern vents are present. Interior has a leather sweatband embossed “REGULATION / U.S. ARMY / HAT” in silver leaf. Very good. One small wear hole on the front of the crown. Dusty from storage. $1,000 - $3,000 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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287 Model 1880 Type 1 Hunting Knife Clip Point Variation with Type 2 Scabbard 8.5” arsenal altered clip point blade, hilt with iron guard marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD,” numbered “244.” Turned ribbed wood grip. Complete with brass mounted scabbard with leather belt loop. Rare variation with first year production number. Good. Blade bright with some service sharpening. Period re-stitching and some finish loss on the belt loop. $1,000 - $1,400
288 Smith & Wesson No 3 First Model Single Action U.S. Marked .44 S&W caliber, 8” barrel length, S/N 1694. Smith & Wesson single-line barrel address. Marked “US” on top of barrel below barrel markings. Blue barrel, frame, backstrap, triggerguard, trigger, hammer and fluted 6-chamber cylinder. Walnut grips. The barrel retains some of the blue finish that is blending with a plum patina. The barrel does have some salt and pepper pitting. The frame, cylinder, hammer, trigger, triggerguard and back strap have minor salt and pepper pitting that blends to an even plum patina. The markings are sharp and crisp. The grips have nicks and dings. The bore has strong rifling, but has some pitting in between the grooves. $2,000 - $2,500
289 Colt Single Action Army Martial Marked Artillery Revolver .45 caliber, 5.5” round barrel, S/N 116531 under “DFC.” This is a mixed serial numbered artillery single action revolver. The frame has a three-line patent date and marked “US” on left side of frame. Single-line Colt address on top of barrel. Faint cartouche on lower right side of grip. The barrel, trigger, trigger guard, fluted cylinder and backstrap have blue finish. The frame and hammer are case colored. Oil finished walnut grips. The frame has an untouched patina. The hammer has traces of case color that blends to a dark patina. The barrel retains some of the blue that blends to a patina. Both sides of the barrel show wear typical with use from pulling in and out of holster. Cylinder and backstrap retains some of the blue blending to a patina. Markings are sharp and crisp. Cartouche is faint but visible. Grips are good. Bore is good with strong rifling and can clean to better. $1,500 - $2,500
290 Smith and Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver .44 S&W caliber, rare 4” factory barrel, S/N 2552. Nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips. This rare variation of the New Model No. 3 Single Action is in overall fine condition as factory refinished as evidenced by the star stamped on the butt strap and the date “4 . 47” (April 1947) stamped on the inside left grip strap. That finish is approx. 99% present with the bore fine, action crisp and markings very good to fine. The grips are fine. $2,500 - $5,000
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291 Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver Inscribed to George Maledon, Deputy Sheriff, Fort Smith, Arkansas .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel length, S/N 114206, matching. Marking on top of barrel “Address Col Saml Colt New-York U.S. America.” Left side of frame is marked “Colts Patent.” Inscription on the back of the backstrap “George Maledon” over “Deputy Sheriff Fort Smith Ark.” Six-shot cylinder with attached loading lever. Case color frame, hammer and lever. Blue barrel with brass triggerguard and backstrap. One-piece walnut grips. Comes with leather “Slim Jim” style holster. A documented history also comes with this lot. “The Prince of Hangmen,” George Maledon was the official hangman for the United States Court at Fort Smith, Arkansas from 1872 to 1894. Over the course of 22 years as the official hangman, George Maledon executed over 60 men at the gallows in the gaol yards at Fort Smith. He also shot 3 other men for trying to escape from jail. George was born on June 10, 1830 in Bavaria. In, 1831 George was brought to the United States with his family and settled in Detroit, Michigan. He was later trained as a machinist. Years later, in 1856, George moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas where he eventually was trained as an officer on the police force. On March 4, 1863, George enlisted in the 1st Battery, Arkansas Light Artillery as a Private. At the conclusion of the Civil War he returned to Fort Smith, Arkansas and was appointed to Deputy Sheriff. From 1870 to 1871 the United States Court was transferred from Van Buren to Fort Smith, Arkansas. George was later appointed as Deputy US Marshall. In 1872, a request was approved allowing him to become the special executioner for Judge Isaac C. Parker of the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas at Fort Smith. From 1872 to 1894, a 22-year career as an executioner, George hanged 60 men at Fort Smith. In 1894, he resigned as the executioner. After a brief time in the private sector, George toured the South-West as “The Prince of Hangmen” showing off his collection of nooses and other relics from his days as an executioner. In his later years, George was admitted to the Mountain Home, a home for Volunteer Soldiers. With his health declining, he died on May 6, 1911 of natural causes and was laid to rest at the Mountain Home National Cemetery in Tennessee. The barrel has a gray patina with minor salt and pepper pitting. The markings on the barrel are sharp and crisp. The frame, cylinder loading lever, hammer and trigger have a gray patina with minor salt and pepper pitting. The trigger guard and backstrap have a mustard patina with some wear. The inscription on the back is very sharp and crisp. Grips have normal nicks and dings from use. On the right side of grips is a period repair. Bore is pitted in the grooves. Strong rifling. Leather holster is good with wear at the top from pulling revolver in and out. Some cracking near the edges. $4,000 - $6,000
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292 Smith and Wesson Second Model American Top Break Large Frame Revolver .44 S&W American caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 16518. Blued finish, wood grips, screw-in threaded lanyard ring hole in butt strap. Assembly number 721 on back of cylinder, back of barrel and on barrel release latch. This gun is in overall very good + condition displaying considerable original blue on the frame and traces of original blue in protected areas of the barrel assembly with the balance of metal surfaces gone to a dark patina. The action is crisp, the bore is very good and the markings are sharp. There has been a “USX” stamped on the lower right side of the barrel assembly near the breech and a “USX 47” stamped on the back end of the butt strap (possibly a U.S. Cartridge Co. collection marking). The trigger is of the squared off variation and the hammer is of the notched variation. The grips are overall very good to near fine. $2,500 - $5,000
293 Factory Engraved Colt Pocket Model Navy Conversion Revolver .38 rimfire caliber, 4.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 17263. Nickel finish, five-shot cylinder, deluxe checkered and carved original burlwood grips which are extremely rare on any cartridge-era Colt revolver!! The engraving style of this conversion is in the grapevine pattern with coverage on the frame, barrel assembly, triggerguard and backstrap. The case hardened hammer is also factory engraved. This revolver is the ejectorless variation without loading gate. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, production of this variation was limited to an estimated 2,000 revolvers manufactured between 1873 and 1875. This beautiful conversion is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original nickel finish and all matching visible numbers including the wedge. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and the majority of the original cylinder scene is present. The bore is near fine as are the deluxe grips that display the majority of their original varnish. $7,000 - $14,000 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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294 Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver and Leather Flap Holster .44 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 13377. Wood grips, nickel finish, lanyard ring present, both marked “CCP.” This gun is pictured in The Guns of Remington, compiled by Howard Madaus, with photography by Paul Goodwin, on page 201. This beautiful revolver is in near mint original condition showing approximately 99%+ original bright finish with the majority of its original blue finish on the hammer. The bore is fine, the barrel address sharp and the action is crisp. The grips are also fine with the majority of their original finish and just slight edge wear on the bottom of each grip. The top of the backstrap is stamped “CCP.” The gun is accompanied by a black leather flap holster that is in overall good condition and stamped “CCP” on the top of the flap. Consignor speculation that initials are possibly for Chicago City Police, however no documentation to that effect has been discovered to date. An outstanding conditioned Model 1875 that deserves further research concerning its additional markings and holster. $8,000 - $16,000 118
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295 Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 8065. Blued and case hardened finish. Wood grips; lanyard ring present. This revolver is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its bright original blue on the barrel assembly and triggerguard. The cylinder shows considerable original blue finish and the frame displays traces of original blue in protected areas with the balance gone to a pleasing brown and silver tone. The hammer and loading gate show the majority of their original case colors. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the barrel address sharp. The grips are also fine overall. $6,000 - $9,000
296 Colt Single Action Army Revolver US Marked 45 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 49208. Henry Netteleton inspected with his Initials on the barrel, frame, triggerguard and cylinder with all matching numbers. Walnut grips with military cartouches JEG and dated 1878 and cartouche on the right side. This revolver is almost a relic. Dark brown and pitted and untouched. Grips show use with some chips out around the bottom of the grips. The cartouches are visible and readable. Some nicks and dings. Ejector head is missing. A well-used Cavalry single action revolver. $2,000 - $3,000
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297 Colt Single Action Army Revolver U.S. Marked .45 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 62710. Three-line patent markings with U.S. on the left side of frame. All matching serial numbers and subinspectors’ initials on all of the parts. Walnut grips with cartouches. This is a first contract of the David F. Clark inspected S.A.s. This is a very sharp and crisp U.S. martial handgun retaining an untouched patina with a nice blue fading to a plum. The frame has a dark brown patina with sharp and crisp edges. Some case colors in the protected areas. Grips have readable cartouches. Some wear chips caused from use around the bottom edges. Nice DFC on the bottom of the grips. All original untouched with a letter from John Kopec. $8,000 - $16,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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298 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, U.S. Marked and Inspected .45 caliber, barrel period shortened to 4.81”, S/N 112441. Blued and case hardened finish, matching numbers including the barrel, checkered black hard rubber eagle grips. Included is a copy of the factory letter which states: .45 caliber. Barrel length, finish and stocks: “Not listed.” Sold to: U.S. Government. Delivered to: U.S. Government Inspector at Colt plant.
Date of delivery: November 19, 1884. Number of guns in shipment: 150. Provenance: This Colt was previously in the famous Charlie Schreiner III/YO Ranch collection which was originally sold by Little John’s Auction Service on April 29, 2003, with a notation from the Schreiner estate at that time that the gun was “used by Capt. Bob Snow here on the Y.O.” (Snow a noted Texas Ranger). Also with this lot is a copy of page 351 of the 30th Anniversary Edition of Kopec, Graham and Moore’s “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army” where discussion is made of some oddities of the U.S. Colt Cavalry revolvers, including notation of a group of shortened U.S. revolvers that known examples seem to fall within the 111,000 and 112,000 serial number ranges, shipped to the U.S. Government in two lots, on October 30 and November 6, 1884. The article further speculates these types of unusual barrel length Single Actions may have been militia surplus revolvers that were “bought-back” by Colt. This interesting Single Action is in overall very good+ uncleaned condition showing traces of original blue and case colors in protected areas with the balance gone to a dark patina showing scattered erosion, some surface rust and light pitting overall. The front sight shows re-positioning with some old mars on the right side of the sight and there is holster wear on the left side of the muzzle. The action is crisp and the bore is very good. The “U.S.” marking is crisp, the barrel address is sharp and the “D.F.C.” inspector’s marks are visible on the frame, cylinder and barrel. The barrel and cylinder also displays their “P” proof marks and the trigger guard and backstrap show a “G” inspection mark. The cylinder pin and retaining screw are replacements. The eagle grips are evenly worn and appear to have been on this revolver for a long time. Y.O. Ranch Texas $2,500 - $5,000
299 Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver .44 Remington 44 CF caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 1162. Marked 44 on the left side of frame in front of the cylinder. Nickel finish with walnut grips. Retaining a good amount of the original nickel finish with some flaking on the cylinder and on the sides of the barrel and around the muzzle. Grips have some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to better. $1,500 - $3,000
300 Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver .44 Remington 44 CF caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 914. Marked 44 on the left of the triggerguard. Nickel finish with walnut grips. Retaining a good amount of the original nickel finish with some flaking on the cylinder and on the sides of the barrel and around the muzzle. Grips have some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to better. $1,500 - $3,000
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301 Colt Single Action Army Revolver US Marked With Complete US Issued Rig 45 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 8218. All matching numbers including the barrel with an sub inspector’s “A P,” sub inspector’s markings on the cylinder, backstrap, triggerguard. Factory “C” in the hammer notch, frame and loading gate have the assembly number 463. Two-line patent markings on the frame with U.S. markings. Walnut grips with cartouche. Pattern 1872 belt, Dyer Pouch, 1872 cartridge box, pattern 1881 Holster with the narrow belt loop. This revolver came from the late Sterling Fenn’s personal collection. He was the co-author of Cavalry & Artillery Revolversby John A. Kopec, & Sterling Fenn. Barrel has some original blue finish with the original feathered polish lines around the front blade sight. Most of the finish is a patina blending SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
with traces of original blue. Frame and cylinder with nice plum patina. Backstrap and triggerguard blend well with the frame and cylinder. Overall a very even and rare SA with nice sharp and crisp lines and markings. Grips with some nicks and dings, a dim but visible OWA cartouche. Some small chips out on long the bottom edge. Belt, holster, cap box and cartridge box are very good. Comes with a detailed letter from Sterling Fenn and other documents pertaining to the revolver. This is a great item representing one of the 8000 Ainsworth-inspected revolvers issued to the United States Cavalry. Sterling Fenn $14,000 - $28,000 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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302 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 marked28 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 - $20,000
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303 Model 1882 Springfield Infantry-Cavalry Trapdoor Trial Short Rifle .45-70 caliber, 28” barrel, S/N 197073. The barrel with three land and groove rifling. With large VP and eagle head proof and R proof on top of barrel. Top of breechblock marked US Model 1873 with the lockplate marked US Springfield with an eagle. The rear sight is marked 28 over B on the leaf and base, to indicate the 28” barrel for this rifle. The sight also has the correct 1882 Buckhorn slide that is wider. With 1882 friction joint that allows the breechblock to remain in any desired position. Stock with two SWP cartouches, dated 1882 and 1891. The rear curved sling swivel was removed for the standard sling swivel in 1891. In 1891 this rifle was possibly used in a trial for the cavalry leather scabbard. This would account for the 1891 cartouche, the two-piece flex ramrod and the straight rear swivel. Walnut stock, with circle P cartouche behind triggerguard. With original brown leather sling. Of the 52 28” barrel rifles that were produced in 1882, this was one of 26 rifles that were fitted with the standard ramrod, and only one of 11 known to be in existence. The barrel retains almost all of its original blue finish. The breechblock has some slight spots, with all of the original case coloring. The stock has two cartouches, which would attest to the addition of different sling swivel and leather sling. The bore is in excellent overall condition. $12,000 - $15,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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304 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. $3,000 - $4,000
305 Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle RRB .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel RRB, S/N 306359. With large “V P” eagle “P,” 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. $1,500 - $2,000
306 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. $1,500 - $2,000
307 Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle With Bayonet .45-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel, S/N 469851. Blue finished barrel, barrel bands, Buffington rear sight, lockplate, hammer, triggerguard and swivels. Case hardened breechblock and upper tang. With VP and eagle head proof on the barrel. The breechblock is marked U.S. Model 1884. The lockplate is marked U.S. Springfield with eagle. SWP Inspector proof on left of buttstock dated 1883, with firing proof behind triggerguard. Walnut stock with button head cleaning rod. Includes blue finished U.S.-marked socket bayonet. The barrel has most of the original blue finish remaining, with some very light fading near the muzzle and a scratch between the barrel bands on the left side. The hammer, lockplate and barrel bands have a faded blue finish. Most of the case coloring remains on the breechblock, with some light staining. The bayonet has most of its original blue finish remaining. The stock has some light handling marks, with crisp markings. The bore is in very good condition. $1,000 - $1,500 124
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308 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. $1,500 - $2,000
309 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-to-brown. 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. $1,500 - $2,000
310 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. $2,000 - $2,500
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311 Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle .45-70 caliber, 31” round barrel with “VP” proofs and Buffington rear sight, S/N 387860. Breech marked U.S. MODEL 1884. Lock stamped with an eagle and U.S. SPRINGFIELD. Full-length walnut stock with faint cartouche and rack number “10” on the reverse buttstock. Complete with cleaning rod. Accompanying this rifle are several items, including a cdv-sized tintype of Private McKeown. There is a manuscript note on “Remember the Maine” stationery: Private Byron D.J. McKeown, Company H 10th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He carried this Springfield 45 Rifle in the Philippine Islands from 1898-1899. He was a faithful soldier and companion to his friends. Byron McKeown died on November 23, 1904 and now lies buried in the Washington, Pennsylvania Cemetery missed by his family and his friends. Donated to the Armory in 1905 by John A. McKee. In addition to the tintype of McKeown, there is a tattered copy photo of Company H, 10th Pennsylvania. In addition there are two passes: one on 4.75 x 8 in. scrap dated 28 Mar. 1899, allowing Pvt. Byron McKeown to pass to his quarters; the other one on 8 x 9.75 lined sheet, dated 29 Mar. 1899, allowing Pvt. McKeown to get as near to the firing line as possible to rejoin his unit after being ill in his quarters for a time, and now being fit for duty. The last two items are Western Union telegrams to McKeown in the Philippines from friends and family back home. Private McKeown’s service record, which accompanies this rifle, indicates that he had recurring problems with malaria during his time in the Philippines. The lot also includes information on the “Fighting Tenth,” and their history in the Spanish-American War. Good. Age darkened, retaining traces of the blued finish. Some scuffing on the wood. $1,000 - $1,500
312 Model 1870 Springfield Trapdoor .50-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel length secured by two barrel bands, no S/N. Markings on top of breech “Model 1870” over eagle with crossed arrows over “US.” Lockplate is marked in front of hammer with eagle next to “U.S” over “Springfield.” “1863” is marked to the left of the hammer on lockplate. “US” marked on top of buttplate. Two firing proofs are marked behind lower tang. Two cartouches are marked on left side of stock. Buttstock is marked “DKV” over “WB3”. Stock has the “S”-shape near breech. Has long range rear site and front site. Walnut stock with oil finish and bright finished iron mountings. Slotted ramrod. The barrel has a gray to deep plum patina. The double barrel bands have a gray to speckled plum patina. The breech, lock plate and hammer have a gray to dark patina. The stock is good with normal nicks and dings. The butt plate has a nice untouched patina. The markings are good. Cartouches are noticeable but faint. Bore is good. $1,000 - $1,500
313 Model 1880 US Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel length, S/N 154103. Marking on top of barrel above breech in 3 lines “V” over “P” over eagle head. Markings on breechblock “US” over “Model” over “1873”. Lockplate has “Eagle” and “US” over “Springfield” in front of hammer. “US” marked on top of the buttplate. Firing proof behind the lower tang and “SWP” over “1881” cartouche in script on left side of stock. Case colored breech and hammer. Blued barrel, barrel bands, trigger, triggerguard, hammer and buttplate. Oiled walnut stock with sliding triangular bayonet. The stock is in excellent condition with minor nicks and dings. The barrel retains most of the original blue finish. The barrel bands retain most of the blue blending to a plum patina. The breech retains a vivid case color. The markings and cartouche are very sharp and crisp. The bore is bright and shiny. $2,000 - $3,000 126
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314 Model 1889 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel length, S/N 144070. Markings on barrel above breechblock “V” over “P” over eagle head. Breechblock marked “US Springfield Model 1884” in three lines. “US” and “50” marked on the buttplate. Lockplate marked with eagle next to “US Springfield.” Firing proof marked behind lower tang and “SWP” over “1891” cartouche in script on left side of stock. Blued barrel, barrel bands, lockplate, buttplate, hammer, trigger and triggerguard. Breechblock is case colored. Oiled walnut stock. Late Buffington rear site and front hood site. Based on serial number this rifle was one that refurbished into a ramrod bayonet 1891 model rifle. The stock is in very good condition with nicks and dings. The firing proof and cartouche are very sharp and crisp. The barrel, barrel bands, hammer, trigger, triggerguard, buttplate and lockplate retain most of the blue finish. The barrel has minor pitting blending with the blue. The breechblock retains the case color that is blending to a plum patina. Bore is good. $1,000 - $1,500
315 Peabody Carbine .50 rimfire caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 104305. Blue barrel, case hardened frame, back action lock plate, hammer and buttplate. With saddle ring. Walnut stocks, with buttstock having a WC inside an oval cartouche. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel displays almost all of its blue finish with very minor areas of wear near the barrel band. The frame, triggerguard, lock plate, hammer and buttplate retain all of their original case colors. The stocks have some minor dings, but are in very good overall condition. $1,500 - $2,500
316 US Springfield Model 1869 Cadet Rifle .50-70 caliber, 29.5” barrel, S/N 884. Top of breechblock dated 1870 with eagle and crossed arrows. Dated 1863 on the lockplate with eagle and U.S. Springfield. With inspector cartouches on the left of the stock and behind the triggerguard. Includes U.S. marked bayonet. The bore is in very good condition, with crisp rifling. The barrel has a mottled brown and grey patina, with some of the original blue patina remaining on the breech block and sight. The stock has some light dings, but is in good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
317 Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle with Metcalfe Attachment and Bayonet .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 65311. Barrel with VP and eagle head proof. Top of breechblock marked U.S. 1873 with eagle head over arrows. The lockplate is marked U.S. Springfield 1873 with eagle. The right side of the stock has the Metcalfe cartridge block bracket. The rifle includes the Metcalfe cartridge block, with 8 brass casings. The left side of the stock has an inspector cartouche marked ESA, with circle p proof behind triggerguard. Walnut stock with slotted head cleaning rod. Includes a U.S. marked socket bayonet. The barrel has a dark plum patina. The breechblock, hammer and lockplate have a faded blue patina, with no case coloring remaining. The stock has some nicks and dings with crisp markings. The bayonet has a mostly blue patina, with fading to the edges. The bore is in good condition and could use a cleaning. $1,200 - $1,800 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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318 Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet .45-70 caliber, 32 5/8” barrel, S/N 223924. Barrel with VP and eagle head proofs. Top of breechblock marked U.S. Model 1873. Lockplate marked U.S. Springfield with eagle and no date. With rear 1879 sight and button tipped cleaning rod with slotted head. Walnut stock with two barrel bands and SWP 1883 inspector’s cartouche and circle p proof behind triggerguard. Includes U.S. marked socket bayonet. The barrel has a mostly plum patina. The breechblock, lockplate and hammer have some traces of the case colors remaining, with the breechblock having a mottled grey and silver patina. The bayonet has almost all of the original blue finish remaining. The walnut stock has some light handling nicks and dings. The bore is in very good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
319 Model 1871 Ward-Burton Trial Rifle .50-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel. Top flat of bolt marked Ward Burton Patent with 1859 and 1871 patent dates. With model 1868 rear sight. Left side of receiver marked U.S. Springfield with eagle and 1871 date. Walnut stock with two barrel bands and two inspectors’ cartouches on the left side. The bore has some slight pitting and could be cleaned. The barrel has a gunmetal patina with some areas of spotting. The top of the bolt has some slight dings to it. The stock has some slight nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
320 Springfield Model 1873/79 Carbine .45-.70 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 156766. Sideplate marked “US Springfield” with eagle. M79 rear carbine sight. Breech lock marked “US Model 1873.” Walnut stock. No cleaning rod in butt. Overall condition is very good with good bore. Stock has nicks, vice marks and dings with a readable cartouche “SWP 1881” and a circle “P” firing proof behind triggerguard. This carbine has a very nice established look to it. $1,000 - $1,500
321 Springfield Model 1884 Carbine .45-70 caliber, 21.75” barrel, serial number 376618. Breechblock marked U.S. Model 1884. Cartouched SWP 1886, circle “P” proofed, carbine Buffington rear sight. All metal surfaces are grey mixed with pitting. $1,000 - $1,200 128
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322 Springfield Officer’s Rifle, Third Model .45-70 caliber, 26” barrel. Blue finished barrel with case hardened breechblock, upper tang, hammer, lockplate and triggerguard. The barrel has the VP and eagle head proofs, along with P and R proofs. The top of the breechblock is marked US Model 1878,with the lockplate marked US Springfield with an eagle. The rifle features beautiful scroll engravings on the barrel band, top front of the receiver, breechblock, upper tang, hammer, lockplate, triggerguard and buttplate. The top of the wrist features an inlaid tang peep sight, with the standard model 1878 rear sight and a folding Beach combination front sight. Checkered walnut half stock with detachable checkered pistol grip and checkered forestock. The fore end tip has a white metal cap with an engraved floral pattern. The left of the stock has an SWP inspector’s cartouche dated 1855, with a circle P firing proof behind the triggerguard. With brass tipped hickory cleaning rod. From 1875-1885, fewer than 500 of these rifles were produced by Springfield Armory, available for purchase by officers. The barrel, barrel band, receiver and buttplate have been reblued. The breechblock, hammer, lockplate, upper tang and triggerguard have been cleaned, with traces of the original case colors remaining. The stock has a few nicks and dings, with crisp markings. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned to better. $8,500 - $12,000
323 Springfield Model 1884 Rifle with Bayonet .45-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel, S/N 347951. Blue finished barrel, barrel bands, sight, lockplate, hammer, triggerguard and swivels. Case hardened breechblock and upper tang. With VP and eagle head proof on the barrel. The breechblock is dated 1878. Inspector’s proof on left of buttstock dated 1886, with firing proof behind triggerguard. Walnut stock with button head cleaning rod. Includes blue finished U.S. marked socket bayonet. The bore could use a cleaning, but is in otherwise very good condition. The blue finish is slightly worn near the muzzle, but is in good condition on the rest of the barrel and is crisp and present on all other metal parts. There is some slight wear to the finish on the buttplate. The breechblock has some slight stains, but the case colors are present, and especially mint on the upper tang. The stock has normal wear, with crisp cartouches. The bayonet is in excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
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324 Springfield Model 1884 Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.625” barrel, S/N 402883. Blue finish with case hardened breechblock and tang. Breechblock marked U.S. Springfield 1884. Barrel with VP and eagle head proof. Lock plate marked U.S. Springfield with eagle. With Buffington rear sight. The buttstock has an 1887 inspector cartouche, with the firing proof marked behind the lower tang. Includes U.S. marked socket bayonet. The bore is clean and in good condition with crisp rifling. The barrel has a mostly blue patina, with some minor areas of fading. The breechblock and tang have some case coloring remaining, with a mottled grey and brown patina. The stock has clear markings, with normal wear. The bayonet has almost all of the original blue finish remaining. $1,000 - $1,500
325 German Dreyse 1873-dated Needle Carbine .64 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 310. Blued finish, brass triggerguard and buttplate. Wood stock with sling swivels. This gun is in overall good to very good condition showing a cleaning of the metal surfaces to bright, crisp action, sharp markings including “Suhl” on top of receiver and very good bore with strong rifling. The stock is very good with scattered old mars from carrying and storage. The right side of the barrel at the muzzle displays a bayonet lug (bayonet not included). $2,000 - $4,000
326 German Dreyse Border Guard Needle Carbine .64 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 13779. Blued finish, wood stock, sling swivels, iron cleaning rod under barrel. Left side of barrel stamped “1 SHEIDEGGER.” This rare variation of the Dreyse needle gun is in overall good to very good condition displaying a dark patina to metal surfaces, good markings and action, rough bore and good stock with some scattered old mars and scratches from carrying and storage plus a small chip repair to the front end of the stock at right rail. Rear right side of receiver marked “Dreyse Sommerda.” $2,500 - $5,000
327 Breech-Loading Swiss Milbank Amsler Rifle .69 caliber, 40” round barrel, S/N 1240. Full-length wood stock. Sling swivels. This interesting breech loading rifle is in overall good condition showing an “in-the-white” barrel with scattered brown patina and a blued action and hammer that have gone to a dark patina. The lock plate is stamped “A. Francotte Liege”. The forward barrel band is long missing as is the iron ramrod. The action is crisp, the markings good and the wood stock overall good to very good with a “CC” stamped into the left side of the butt stock plus “1671” stamped on the left side of the stock near the breechblock. $1,000 - $2,000 130
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328 N.W.M.P-marked Winchester 1876 Carbine .45-75 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 24011. Blued finish, wood stocks with small “NWMP” cartouche on right side of buttstock and “APP 158” stamped on the underside of the buttstock behind the lower tang. This especially prized Winchester variation is in overall very good + condition displaying traces of original blue in protected areas of the barrel with the balance gone to a brown patina. The receiver has an overall grey patina with some scattered pinprick pitting. The action is crisp, the markings are good and the wood stocks are very good with scattered old mars and scratches from carrying and storage. $4,500 - $9,000
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329 Winchester Hotchkiss First Model Carbine .45-70 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 801. The serial numbered is listed in SRS records as a rifle converted to carbine by Springfield. The bolt has HN markings on the bolt handle and assembly. The receiver reads Manufactured By The Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven Conn. U.S.A. with ‘60, ‘72 and ‘78 patent dates and marked Under B.B. Hotchkiss Patents with ‘69, ‘70, ‘75, ‘76 and ‘77 dates. With military rear sight and saddle ring on the left side of the frame. Walnut stock with one barrel band and carbine style buttplate. The bore is in good condition but could use a cleaning. All metal parts have been cleaned to a light grey patina. The stock has a few nicks and dings, but is in good overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
330 Model 1879 Springfield Carbine with Starred Serial Number 45-70 caliber, 22” round barrel with large V P and eagle, S/N 187160*. Walnut stock with cleaning rod. Early lockplate with 1873 date and course knurled hammer. These starred carbines were assembled by Springfield Arsenal for Militia and National Guard units from older parts and a mixture of up-to-date parts. All metal has nice untouched patina. Rear barrel sight with slotted screws. Stock with some nicks and dings, a very nice sharp cartouche SWP/1882. also stock maker’s initials and the circle “P” behind the triggerguard. $1,500 - $2,500
331 Springfield Altered Model 1860 Spencer Carbine .50 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 21923. Blued barrel with three lands and grooves. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel still retains some of the original blue finish with a light freckling of pitting. Frame still retains some of the original case colors applied by SA. Stock and forearm is excellent with a very sharp cartouche “ESA” in an oval. A small chip of wood missing behind the frame on the top. $2,000 - $3,000
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332 Scarce Early 4-digit U.S. Springfield Model 1873 “Trapdoor” Carbine .45-70 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 5749. Blued and case hardened finish. Early features, wood stock. Sling swivels; saddle ring present. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, approximately 20,000 of the First Model 1873 carbines were manufactured. This desirable early carbine is in overall very good condition showing a dark patina on the barrel with scattered pinprick pitting, traces of original case colors on the receiver and lockplate with balance gone to a silvery tone. The action is crisp, the bore is good overall and the markings are good. The stock is also in good to very good solid condition with short comb and no compartment in butt for cleaning rod or trap in buttplate. The circle “P” proof behind the lower tang is still visible as is the inspector’s cartouche on the left side of the stock above the trigger. There are scattered old minor mars and scratches from carry and storage. The breechblock displays its early high arch feature. $3,500 - $7,000
333 U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine .45-70 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 379206. Blued and case hardened finish. Wood stock with cleaning rod and shell extractor in butt trap. This carbine is in overall very good + condition showing a mixture of original blue finish and brown patina on the barrel, considerable original case color on the “trapdoor” and upper tang with original blue finish on the lockplate that also displays crisp markings. The bore is very good, the action is crisp and the wood stock is very good showing a faint circle P proof behind the trigger guard and small stamped “80” along with remnants of the original inspector’s cartouche on the left side of the stock above the trigger group. There are some scattered old mars and scratches to the wood and a couple hairline age cracks at the top of the buttstock emanating from the butt plate. The front sight has a metal protective sight cover. $1,250 - $2,500
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334 Winchester Model 1873 Musket with Bayonet .44-40 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 569956B. Blue finish, walnut stock and fore end. With bayonet. This rifle retains most of the original blue finish. Lever and hammer retains most of the bright and vivid case colors. Oil finish walnut stock and fore end have some nicks and dings. Overall this is an almost mint rifle with the bayonet finished in the bright and some light brown staining from dried cosmoline. $6,000 - $12,000
335 Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .38-40 caliber, 24 octagonal barrel, S/N 240079B. Walnut stocks, stamped Winchester’s Repeating Arms New Haven CT, Kings Improvement Patent March 29, 1855 October 16, 1853. Tang marked Model 1873. Very good. $1,500 - $2,000
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336 Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .32-20 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 103548A. Stamped Winchester’s Repeating Arms New Haven CT, Kings Improvement Patent March 29, 1855 October 16, 1853, Tang marked Model 1873. Very good. Brown gun. Bore dark and pitted. $1,000 - $1,500
337 Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .22 Short caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 398347B. Walnut stocks, stamped Winchester’s Repeating Arms New Haven CT, Kings Improvement Patent March 29, 1855 October 16, 1853. Tang marked Model 1873. Very good. Stock has some minor dents and dings. Bore dark and pitted. $1,000 - $1,500
338 Marlin Model 1881 Lever-Action Rifle .38-55 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 20869. Blued finish, wood stocks. This gun is in overall very good + condition showing the majority of its original blue on the barrel, grey/brown patina on the loading tube and ample areas of original blue on the receiver. The bore is very good +, the action is crisp and the markings are sharp. The stocks are overall very good with some scattered old mars and scratches from carry and storage. The top receiver tang is tapped for a sight and the two securing screws are present (however, no tang sight with gun). $2,000 - $3,000
339 Frank Wesson Two-Trigger Single-Shot Second Type Rifle .38 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 4143. Blued finish, wood buttstock; flip-up rear tang peep sight. This rifle is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue on the barrel assembly. The receiver shows areas of original blue with the balance gone to a muted dark patina. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The buttstock is in near fine condition showing only some minor old scratches from storage. On half cock, the front trigger releases the barrel to tip down. The right side of the barrel has a manually operated ejector mechanism. The rear trigger performs the traditional duty of dropping a cocked hammer. $1,500 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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340 Marlin Model 1889 Factory Engraved Rifle 38-40 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 78270. Factory engraved frame, upper tang, barrel, nose cap, top of buttplate. Fancy walnut checkered pistol grip buttstock and forearm. “Marlin Safety” marked on top of receiver. Rear Buckhorn site. Barrel retains some of the original blue finish with wear to the high lines. Magazine tube is grey and smooth with some traces of original blue finish. Frame is very sharp and crisp with a silvery grey look. Forearm tip has traces of original blue finish. Butt plate is a silvery grey. Buttstock and forearm have been expertly refinished. $4,000 - $6,000 136
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341 Sharps Prototype Model 1875 Sporting Rifle .40-50 straight caliber, 28” octagonal barrel the front barrel has a screw-on cover, rear tang sight, rear Lawrence barrel sight, front hooded sight. Rack pinion on the falling breechblock. Side hammer, double set triggers. Finely figured walnut stock with checkered pistol grips with hard rubber cap, steel buttplate with checkering on the heel. Forearm with double screws and pewter tip. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish just lightly fading. Frame has some of the case colors in the protected areas. The rest is just lightly fading. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bore is excellent. A very unusual style of rifle with many Sharps characteristics. $8,000 - $12,000
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342 Engraved Remington-Hepburn-Walker No 3 Schuetzen Match Rifle with Documents .30-40 Krag caliber, 34” tapered round barrel, S/N N.W. 16. Double set triggers, very fancy finger loop. Very finely scrolled New York style engraving with a stippled background. All screw heads are engraved. Banner around the Remington marking on the barrel. A very nice panel with a bear on the top of the receiver. Top of barrel mounted with a 6” rail for a German-style rear sight to slide on. Front sight with ramp, rear Vernier tang sight mounted on the tang, Very finely figured checkered walnut buttstock with Swiss-style buttplate. Finely checkered forearm with plated tip. Small ring mounted to the barrel just forward of the forearm for sling. This is one of two known factory engraved, and the only blue one in 30-40 caliber.
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Lot further includes Remington Arms Company Catalogue 1902 with a Remington Number 3 Match rifle pictured on page 29. Barrel and action retain most of the original blue finish. Breechblock and lever retain most of the original case colors. Hammer retains most of the original blue finish. Buttplate retains most of the nickel finish. Wood is excellent with hardly any nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. This is a very fine Remington Walker, once owned by Ron Peterson who says it is a very fine example of this rare rifle. This rifle was purchased by the late Jack Malloy and Al Kelly in England in the late 1960s; sold it to Pete Harvey who sold it to Ron Peterson and he sold it to Bob Borchart in the early 1970s. Frank Kelley purchased it from Bob in 1996. There were a total of 23 Remington Walkers single shot rifles produced by Remington Arms Co. This one was more than likely used in the Bisley Matches and fitted in Europe with the German-style rear barrel sight. $35,000 - $50,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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343 Peabody & Martini Engraved Mid-Range Rifle .40 caliber, 30� round/octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blue finished barrel with case hardened frame. The right side of the frame reads Peabody & Martini Patents, with fancy scroll engraving. The left side features an engraved hunt scene with two hounds chasing a hare, surrounded by scroll engraving. The top flat of the barrel is marked .40 CAL and Manfd By Providence Tool Co, Prov RI. With Vernier rear tang peep sight and wind gauge and spirit level front sight. Deluxe checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forearm. With casehardened fore end tip and crescent buttplate. The bore is clean and in very good condition. The barrel retains almost all of its original blue finish. The original case colors are present on the frame, lever and triggerguard, with areas of wear to the fore end tip and buttplate. The stocks have a few nicks and dings, but are in very good overall condition. $5,000 - $7,500
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344 Peabody & Martini Long-Range Creedmoor Rifle .44-100 caliber, 32” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 104. The left side of the receiver is engraved Creedmoor in Gothic scroll, with the right side engraved Peabody & Martini Patents. The cocking indicator is marked N.J. Wolcott. Vernier tang peep sight with spirit level and wind gauge front sight. Checkered deluxe walnut pistol grip buttstock with checkered forearm and case hardened fore end tip. Shotgun-style buttplate. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel has all of its original blue finish remaining. The frame presents excellent case colors, with a very minor area of staining along the lower edge of the left side of the frame. The stock and forearm have a few minor dings, but are in otherwise very good condition. $6,500 - $9,000
345 Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .44-40 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 75459. Third model. All metal is sharp and crisp but has been reblued. Buttplate is worn. Bore in excellent condition. Walnut stocks have been cleaned. $1,000 - $1,500
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346 Winchester Model 1886 Rifle .40-82 W.C.F. caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 4764. Hardware has been reblued. Walnut stocks have been cleaned and in excellent condition. Bore is in excellent condition. $1,000 - $2,000
347 Winchester Model 1873 First Model Rifle .44-40 caliber, 24.25” round barrel, S/N 2919. Raised rails with thumbprint dust cover. Case hardened lever, trigger and buttplate. Walnut stocks. Bore with light pitting, in good condition. The stocks, barrel and receiver have been refinished. Excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
348 Winchester Model 1873 Second Model Rifle .44-40 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 23696. Thumbprint dust cover with raised rails. Walnut stock and forearm. Bore has very light pitting and is in excellent condition. All metal with sharp edges. The barrel has a grey to brown patina. The frame has been cleaned. Stocks with minor dings and appear to have been skinned, but in excellent overall condition. $2,000 - $3,000
349 Winchester Model 1873 Musket .44 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 457531B. Third model musket. Caliber marked on underside of cartridge carrier. Blued finish with walnut stocks. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. The frame and barrel retain most of their original blue patina. The finger lever and hammer retain most of their case hardened finish. The forestock has some dings, but the stocks are in overall very good condition. $2,000 - $3,000
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350 Winchester Model 1876 Rifle .45-60 caliber, 28” round barrel, S/N 42594. Third model. Caliber marked on underside of cartridge carrier. Stamped V. Kindler East Saginaw on top of barrel. Blued finish with walnut stocks. The bore is clean with minor pitting. The frame and barrel partially retain original blue patina with a brown to grey finish. The magazine tube has a chemical splotch on it. The buttstock has some minor dings. $1,500 - $2,000
351 Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .44-40 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 34994. Early second model. Walnut stocks. Good clean bore with very light pitting. The ring that attaches the tubular magazine to the barrel has its dovetail opened. The frame and barrel have a grey to brown patina. The frame has been cleaned. Walnut stocks in excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
352 Winchester Model 1876 Rifle .45-60 caliber, 28” round barrel, S/N 5953. Second model. Dust cover with oval thumbprint. Caliber marked on underside of cartridge carrier. Walnut stocks. The bore is moderately pitted. The frame, barrel and magazine tube have been cleaned and are moderately worn with a grey to brown finish. The stocks have several dings and the buttstock has the initials “T.C.V.,” with twelve grooves carved into the underside. $1,000 - $1,500
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353 Winchester Model 1886 Rifle .45-90 W.C.F. caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 6475. The bore is very clean and in excellent condition. The entire rifle has been restored to new condition $1,000 - $1,500
354 Winchester Model 1866 Musket .44-40 caliber, 27” round barrel, S/N 99436. With brass frame and buttplate. Walnut stock with checkered wrist and cheek piece. With swivels, no sling. The bore is relatively pitted but in good overall condition. The brass has been cleaned. The barrel and magazine tube have a nice patina in a brown to grey finish. The rear sight is missing from the barrel. The buttstock has been changed. $1,500 - $2,000
355 Winchester Model 1866 Rifle .44 rimfire, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 121814. Brass frame and buttplate. With swivels, no sling. Walnut stocks. The bore is very pitted. The barrel and magazine tube have been chemically cleaned and have a brown to grey finish with moderate peppering. The buttstock and forestock have been repaired and have one or two dings. $1,500 - $2,500
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356 Sharps Borchart Model 1878 Mid-Range Rifle .45 2.4 caliber, 34” round barrel, S/N 6580. Marked on top of barrel Sharps Rifle Company Bridgeport Ct. Old Reliable in a banner. With Vernier tang rear sight with rear base for tang sight on the heel of buttstock. Walnut panels on frame. With horn tipped checkered pistol grip buttstock and horn tip fore end. Rear sight base on heel of the butt. Checkered horn buttplate. Checkered forearm with horn tip. Spirit level front sight. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Frame is sharp and crisp with silvery grey and some staining. Original sights. Stock and forearm are excellent with some minor nicks and dings. Bore is very good and will clean to better. Overall a very fine long range rifle. $6,500 - $9,000
357 Whitney-Laidley Style 1 Rolling Block Rifle .44-90 caliber, 32” octagonal barrel, S/N 591. Blue finished barrel with case hardened frame. With Whitney markings on upper tang. With tang rear sight and wind gauge front sight. Checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock with nickel over pewter fore end tip on forearm. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel has a rich, plum patina. The frame retains its original case colors with some wear to the high edges. The case coloring is mostly worn from the fore end tip and buttplate. The stock and forearm have some slight nicks and dings, but are in good overall condition. $2,500 - $4,000
358 Peabody & Martini Creedmoor Mid-Range Rifle .40-70 caliber, 28” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 288. Blue finished barrel with casehardened frame. The left side of the receiver is engraved Creedmoor Mid-Range in Gothic scroll, with the right side engraved Peabody & Martini patents. Vernier tang peep sight with spirit level and wind gauge front sight. Checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock with checkered forearm and case hardened fore end tip. Case hardened crescent buttplate. Excellent bore. The blue finish is entirely present on the barrel. The case colors are entirely present on the frame, with only minimal wear to the buttplate. The walnut stock and forearm have only a few dings, but are in very good condition. This rifle is in excellent overall condition. $3,500 - $5,500 144
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359 Spencer Model 1865 Carbine .53 caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 819. Marked Model 1865, Spencer Rifle Company and patent dates on the top of frame. Blued barrel and case colored frame. Walnut stock and forearm. With swivel on buttstock. Bore with some pitting near the end, otherwise very good condition. The barrel retains some of the original patina with a plum finish. The frame retains some of the original case hardening. The stocks have several dings, with the buttstock having the initials CEH carved into it. $1,000 - $2,000
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360 Winchester 1st Model High Wall Musket .45-70 caliber, 32” round barrel, S/N 2483. Blue finished barrel and case hardened flat-side frame with octagonal top. Military wind gauge rear sight. Full walnut stock. Includes bayonet and leather scabbard. With factory paperwork from the Cody Firearms Museum which notes the musket was Received in warehouse on May 22, 1886 and Shipped from warehouse on May 24, 1886, Order number 5766. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel retains almost all of its original blue finish, with light wear near the muzzle where the bayonet has been affixed. All of the case colors remain on the frame, hammer and lever. The stock has a few dings, but is in excellent overall condition. The leather is cracked and worn on the scabbard. $7,500 - $10,000
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361 Peabody & Martini What Cheer Long Range Rifle .44-100 caliber, 32� round/octagonal barrel, S/N 92. Blue finished barrel, case hardened frame. Right side of frame engraved in Gothic letters Peabody & Martini Patents, left side engraved in Gothic letters What Cheer. Tang mounted Vernier peep sight with spirit level and wind gauge front sight. Checkered straight grip walnut stock with checkered forearm, case hardened fore end tip and shotgun-style buttplate. The bore is in excellent condition. The Barrel retains almost all of its original blue finish, but has some scratches. The frame has all of its original case colors. The stock and forearm have some nicks and dings, but are in otherwise very good condition. $5,000 - $7,500
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362 Peabody & Martini Kill Deer Sporting Rifle .45-70 caliber, 28” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 436. Blue finished barrel with casehardened frame. Right side of frame inscribed Peabody & Martini Patents, left side inscribed in Gothic letters Kill Deer. The cocking indicator has the name N.J. Wolcott engraved on it. Folding ladder rear peep sight on front of receiver with folding Beach combination front sight. Plain straight grip walnut stock with shotgun buttplate and walnut forearm with case hardened fore end tip. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. The barrel retains all of its original blue finish, with some slight scratches near the muzzle. All of the case colors are present on the frame. The forearm and stock have a few nicks and dings, but are in otherwise excellent condition. $5,000 - $7,000
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363 Peabody & Martini What Cheer Long Range Rifle .44-100 caliber, 32” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 356. Blue finished barrel, case hardened frame. Right side of frame engraved in Gothic letters Peabody & Martini Patents, left side engraved in Gothic letters What Cheer. The cocking indicator has N.J. Wolcott engraved on it. Tang mounted Vernier peep sight with spirit level and wind gauge front sight. Checkered straight grip walnut stock with checkered forearm, case hardened fore end tip and shotgun-style buttplate. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. The barrel retains almost all of its original blue finish, with some light fading towards the octagonal end. The frame retains all of its case colors, but shows some spotting on either side as well as on the underside of the lever and triggerguard. The buttplate mounted sight is missing. The stock and forearm have several nicks and dings but are in good overall condition. $3,000 - $5,000
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364 Peabody Outside Hammer Deluxe Sporting Rifle .40-70 caliber, 28” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 63836. Blue finished barrel, case hardened frame. Left side of frame stamped Peabody’s Patent July 22, 1862 / Man’f’d By Providence Tool Co., Providence R.I. Rear folding peep sight mounted in front of frame, with folding Beach combination front sight. Checkered varnished walnut straight sporting stock and forearm with casehardened fore end tip and crescent buttplate. Bore with crisp rifling, in very good condition. The barrel retains nearly all of the blue finish, with one or two very minor handling spots. The frame, hammer and lockplate retain most of their original case colors, with areas fading to a grey. The stock and forearm have a few dings, but are in very good condition. $2,500 - $4,000
365 Whitney-Remington Style II Rolling Block Deluxe Sporting Rifle .40-60 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 80732. Blue finished barrel with case hardened frame. Upper tang reads Whitney Arms Co New Haven CT U.S.A. Checkered deluxe grain walnut pistol grip buttstock and forearm with horn fore end tip. Dovetail rear sight, raised blade front sight. The bore is clean and in very good condition. Nearly all of the original blue finish remains on the barrel, with very light areas of spotting. The frame displays vibrant case colors, with areas of wear to the tangs and triggerguard. The buttstock has a few dings, but both the stock and forearm are in very good to excellent condition. There is a very slight chip to the right side of the fore end tip. $2,500 - $3,500
366 Peabody Outside Hammer Deluxe Sporting Rifle .45-50 caliber, 26” round barrel, S/N 5956. Blue barrel with casehardened frame. Marked on the left side of the frame Peabody’s Pat July 22, 1862. Right side marked Manfd By Providence Tool Co, Prov RI. With rear tang sight (part of the tang), folding ladder sight in front of the frame and raised blade front sight. Fancy grain checkered straight grip walnut stock and forearm. The bore is clean and in very good condition. All of the original blue finish remains on the barrel. The frame, lever, lock plate and hammer retain almost all of the original case colors with some spotting. The stock and forearm have some slight nicks and dings, but are in very good condition. $2,000 - $3,500
367 Winchester Model 1886 Rifle .40-82 W.C.F. caliber, 26” round barrel, S/N 8837. Bore with very light pitting. Frame and barrel have been cleaned and have a grey finish. $1,000 - $1,500
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368 Maynard Single-Shot Sporting Rifle .32 centerfire caliber, 26” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 10634. Blue finished barrel, case hardened frame. The left side of the frame reads Edward Maynard Patentee with 1851, ‘59 and ‘73 dates. The right side of the frame reads Manufactured By Mass Arms Co. Chicopee Falls 1882. The serial number 9739 is marked on the lower tang. A major feature of these rifles was the interchangeability of the barrels, which would account for the mismatched serial numbers. Elevating tang peep sight, hood front sight. With swivels on the underside of the barrel and buttstock. Fancy grained straight grip stock and checkered fore end. The barrel has most of the blue finish remaining, with some areas of fading on the underside of the barrel. The frame, hammer, trigger and lever have some case colors remaining, fading to a grey patina. The stock has some light dings but is in good overall condition. The bore is in very good condition. $2,000 - $2,500
369 Maynard Improved Target Rifle No. 16 .25 centerfire caliber, 26” octagonal/round barrel, S/N 3263. Blue barrel, case hardened frame, fancy grained checkered pistol grip stock and matching fore end. Swiss-type buttplate. Vernier tang peep sight, hood front sight. Excellent bore. Barrel retains most of the blue finish with thinning along the octagonal edges. The frame retains most of the original case coloring. The buttstock has a few nicks and dings, but is in very good condition. $2,000 - $3,000
370 Forehand & Wadsworth Drop Breech Single Shot Rifle .44 rimfire caliber, 25.75” octagonal barrel, S/N 783. Three line address on top flat of receiver reads Forehand & Wadsworth/Worceseter Mass/Patented Sept. 18 1860. Blue barrel with case hardened frame, breech block, hammer, lever and trigger. With case hardened crescent buttplate with trap. Lollipop rear sight on upper tang, with beech folding front sight and swivels. Oiled walnut stocks. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. The barrel retains most of its original blue finish, with slight wear along the octagonal edges. The frame, breechblock, hammer, lever and trigger retain most of their original case hardening. The stocks have a few nicks and dings, with several age cracks near the end of the upper and lower tang. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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371 Peabody & Martini Creedmoor Rifle .44-100 caliber, 32� round/octagonal barrel, S/N 315. Blue barrel, case hardened frame. Right side of frame inscribed Peabody & Martini Patents, left side inscribed in Gothic letters Creedmoor. With two-position Vernier rear peep sights on tang and heel of butt. Globe and bead front sight with wind gauge and level. Checkered thumb panel on upper right side of receiver and checkered trigger. Checkered pistol grip deluxe walnut stocks. With metal forearm tip and shotgun-style buttplate. The bore is in excellent condition. Most of the original blue finish and case hardening remain on the barrel and frame, with one slight scratch to the barrel. The buttstock has a few scratches, but is in great condition. $6,000 - $8,000 150
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372 Peabody & Martini Kill Deer Rifle .45-70 caliber, 28” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 215. Blue barrel, case hardened frame. Right side of frame inscribed Peabody & Martini Patents, left side inscribed in gothic letters Kill Deer. Peep sights on tang and on flat top of barrel with raised blade front sight. Plain straight grip walnut stock with metal fore end tip and shotgun-style buttplate. The bore is in excellent condition. Most of the blue remains on the barrel, in a blue to grey finish. Most of the case hardening remains on the frame. The buttstock has a few dings, but is in very good condition. $7,500 - $10,000
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373 Whitney-Laidley Style 1 Rolling Block Mid-Range Rifle .44-77 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, S/N 6169. Blue barrel, case hardened frame. Marked 44 on top flat of barrel, and 77 GR near fore end tip. With Vernier tang peep sight, with folding ladder rear sight and folding beech combination front sight. Straight walnut buttstock with tapering front stock and metal fore end tip. Shotgun-style buttplate. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. The barrel retains most of the original blue finish with several areas of surface rust. The frame retains almost all of the case coloring. The stocks have several dings, with a slight crack to the upper left of the forearm. A rare rifle in fine very good condition. $3,000 - $5,000
374 Whitney Arms Co. Style II Rolling Block Sporting Rifle .32 center fire caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, S/N 71264. Blue barrel, case hardened frame. Upper tang reads Whitney Arms Co New Haven CT U.S.A. Straight walnut buttstock with tapered forestock and horn fore end tip. Dovetail rear sight, raised blade front sight. Clean bore in excellent condition. The barrel retains most of its original blue patina n a blue to plum finish. $1,500 - $2,500
375 Stevens First Model 44 Rifle with Malcom Scope .25-25 caliber, 26” octagonal frame, S/N 2303. Blue barrel with case hardened frame. With double set triggers. Oil finished walnut stocks. With 29.5” Wm. Malcolm scope. Blue finish Swiss-style buttplate. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel retains all of its original blue finish. The frame retains all of its case colors. The scope is in very good condition in a plum finish. The stocks are in very good condition with a few very minor dings. $3,000 - $5,000
376 Hopkins & Allen Schuetzen Target Rifle .22 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 0424. Blue barrel with case hardened frame. With Lyman rear tang sight and globe front sight. Select grain walnut checkered stocks with “fish belly” appearance to the underside of the butt. With nickel plated Swiss-style buttplate. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel has a nice plum to silver patina. The frame retains most of its original case colors with some slight wear to the edges. The buttstock has some very minor dings and the forearm has a crack on the left side near the barrel. $1,000 - $1,500 152
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377 Maynard Improved Target Rifle No. 15 .30 caliber, 26” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 756. Blue barrel with case hardened frame with 1873 patent date. With elevating tang rear sight, folding Beach combination front sight. With nickel plated buttplate and checkered select grain walnut stock and forearm. The bore is clean and in very good condition. The barrel has some wear on the octagonal part near the breech, but is in otherwise very good condition and retains most of its original blue finish. The frame retains most of its original case colors. The stock and forearm have minor nicks and are in excellent condition. $2,000 - $3,000
378 Whitney Phoenix Breechloader Rifle .45-100 caliber, 32” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 2. The flat underside of the barrel and the interior of the forearm are both marked 2. Blue finished barrel with casehardened receiver. Rear Vernier tang sight, and wind gauge front sight with spirit level. With double set triggers. With a checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock with the forearm having a pewter fore end tip. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel has a nice mostly blue patina fading to plum. The case colors partially remain on the frame, fading to a mottled grey. The walnut stock and forearm have a few scratches and dings, but are in very good condition. $3,500 - $5,000
379 Peabody Outside Hammer Deluxe Sporting Rifle .45-50 caliber, 28” heavy octagonal barrel, S/N 112. Blue barrel, nickel finish. Marked on the left side of the frame Peabody’s Pat July 22, 1862 Manfd By Providence Tool Co, Prov RI. With rear tang sight (part of the tang) and Beach combination folding front sight. Fancy grain checkered straight grip walnut stock and forearm with pewter fore end tip. With pewter tipped wooden ramrod. The bore has some very minor pitting and is in good condition. The barrel has a nice plumb to brown patina. Most of the nickel finish remains, but with spotting around the entirety of the frame and lock plate. $3,000 - $4,000
380 **Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Deluxe Rifle .22 LR caliber, 26” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 104604. Blue barrel and frame. Underside of barrel marked 1. Underside of frame marked 17. With Lyman rear tang sight and hood front sight. With checkered pistol grip buttstock with Winchester grip cap and checkered forearm with ebony fore end tip. Single set trigger. With Swiss-style nickel plated buttplate. With factory papers from Cody Firearms Museum. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel and frame retain most of their original blue finish’s, with some light wear along the edges. Stocks with a few light dings, but in very good overall condition. $2,000 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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381 Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Long-Range Rifle .45 2 4/10 caliber, 34” round barrel, S/N 6336. Blue barrel with case hardened frame. Old Reliable and Bridgeport markings on top of barrel. Double set triggers. Walnut stocks with checkered pistol grip and fore end, with ebony inlay underside to pistol grip and fore end tip. Frame with walnut panels. Wind gauge and spirit level front sight. Comes with original leather case embossed in gold Sharps Rifle Co Bridgeport Conn. All of the sight components are made by Axtell Rifle Company. The bore is clean and in good condition. The barrel retains all of its original blue finish. The frame retains all of its original case colors. The stock and fore end have a few dings, but are in very good condition. Excellent overall condition. $7,500 - $10,000
382 Sharps Model 1874 German Pattern (Schuetzen) Target Rifle with Factory Letter .40-50 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, S/N 162293. Blue barrel, casehardened frame. Top of barrel with Old Reliable and Bridgeport markings, with Calibre 40 marked on the barrel near the receiver. The left side of the receiver is marked Sharps Rifle Co. Pat Apr 6 1869. Polished walnut pistol grip buttstock, fore end and palm wrest. Buttstock with raised cheek piece. With a fancy engraved brass Schuetzen-style buttplate. With Vernier tang peep sight, RS Lawrence patent folding leaf sight and globe front sight. Sharps Rifle Co. Records accompanying this rifle state this gun was invoiced May 27, 1878. to Captain C.F. Generich of the New York Central Schuetzen Corps, 781 8th Avenue New York City. This gun was designed by C.E. Overbaugh who also designed the Model 1877. Most all of these Schuetzen rifles were sold to the New York City Schuetzen Corps. The bore shows signs of use but is in good overall condition. The barrel is retains most of its original blue finish, with some spotting on the underside of the barrel. The case colors remain on the frame but are slightly worn. The buttstock has period repairs along the upper and lower tang on both sides. The stock and fore end both have a few nicks and dings. $3,500 - $6,000 154
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383 Farrow Arms No. 1 Model Off-Hand Single-Shot Target Rifle .32-40 caliber, 30.75” round/octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blue finish barrel with nickel-plated receiver. With tang peep sight and wind gauge front sight. Deluxe fancy grain pistol grip checkered walnut stock with raised cheek piece and checkered forearm. Nickel-plated Scheutzen buttplate. A very scarce specimen with an unknown total quantity produced. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. The barrel retains almost all of its blue finish, with a scratch to the right side. The finish is worn on the lever. The stock and forearm are in very good condition, with only a few minor dings to the underside of the buttstock. $4,500 - $6,500
384 Farrow Arms No. 1 Deluxe Target Rifle with Two Barrels .32-40 and .38-55 caliber, 30” round/octagonal barrels, no S/N. Blue finish barrels and frame. Top flat of barrels marked Farrow Arms Co. With rear tang peep sight with one barrel having a globe front sight and the other having a spirit level and wind gauge front sight. With deluxe fancy grained checkered pistol grip walnut stock and checkered forearms. With nickel over brass Schuetzen-style buttplate. Both bores are clean and in excellent condition. Both barrels retain nearly all of their original blue finishes. The frame retains all of its original blue finish. The finish on the lever is in a plum to silver finish. The buttstock and forearms have a few minor nicks and dings and are in very good overall condition. The nickel is mostly worn from the buttplate. $2,500 - $4,000
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385 Peabody Outside Hammer Sporting Rifle .45-50 caliber, 26” round barrel, S/N 102. Blue finish barrel, casehardened frame. Marked on the left side of the frame Peabody’s Pat July 22, 1862 Manfd By Providence Tool Co, Prov RI. With rear tang sight (part of the tang) and Beach combination folding front sight. Varnished walnut straight-type sporting stock. Crescent-style buttplate. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. The barrel has a blue to plum finish, with most of the case colors still present on the frame. The stocks have a few nicks, but are in very good overall condition. $1,500 - $2,500
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386 Winchester Model 1885 Deluxe Low Wall Rare Experimental Takedown Rifle with Documents .25 W.C.F. caliber, 28” round/octagonal number 2 barrel, S/N 34955. Blue finished barrel with casehardened hammer, lever and receiver. Unusual shaped experimental breechblock. Vernier rear tang peep sight and folding Beach combination front sight. With 3X walnut stock and forearm, checkered pistol grip stock and forearm, with hard rubber Winchester logo buttplate, horn insert in pistol grip cap and fore end tip. Special Factory installed experimental takedown lever by Wm Mason. This rifle was on display at Cody Museum. This rifle was part of the Cody Museum collection in Cody, Wyoming for several years. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. There is a small nick in the top of the barrel about 8.25” from the muzzle. The frame retains most of the original case colors and a coat of shellac to preserve the vivid case colors. Stock and forearm retain most of the original varnished finish with some light fading on the right side of the buttstock. Overall an outstanding rifle with factory-installed features. Rifle comes with a folder of letters including letters from Cody and other collectors attesting to the rifle. One note: it originally was made in 22L and was returned and repaired and was ship back in 25 WCF caliber, same barrel configuration. $4,000 - $6,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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387 Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Short-Range Rifle with Documents .40 caliber, 26” round barrel, S/N 7120 with S/N 7122 on barrel and forearm. Blue finish, case hardened frame. Old Reliable and Bridgeport markings on top of barrel. Walnut stocks with checkered pistol grip and forearm, with raised cheek piece. Frame with inlaid walnut on either side. With double set triggers. Vernier tang rear sight with spirit level and wind gauge front sight. With Swiss-style buttplate. Accompanying this rifle is an original letter and drawing from Edwin S. Harris, the Sharps factory agent in New York, requesting this rifle. The letter reads “Gentlemen, At what price and how soon can you finish a short range rifle 26 in., 40 cal., 1 7/8 shell, fancy Italian stock, checkered with pistol grip, Swiss steel plate, with cheek piece on side of stock. Length of stock from bigger 13 1/2 in., drop 3 1/2 in. See “drawing” enclosed herewith. Yours truly, E.S. Harris.” Further included with this lot is a copy of a letter in script that reads, Capt Frank Hyde 1 M.R. [Illeg.] with German stock and buttplate #7120. No Bullets 45/500 for experiment [illeg.] Boat and Merchants Exch to Creedmoor , L.I.
This firearm was invoiced to Frank Hyde, the Sharps Rifle Company’s traveling agent and demonstration shooter. He had performed exhibitions at the Creedmoor Range on Long Island, New York. The order book notes that this order was to be sent to Edwin S. Harris, Sharps’ agent in New York City. The mismatched serial numbers on this firearm could relate to the urgency of this letter as well as the disordered state of Sharps records after September 1878. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel retains nearly all of the original blue patina with some thinning in parts. The receiver, breechblock and lever have slightly worn case colors. The stocks have several nicks and dings, but are in good overall condition. $7,000 - $10,000
388 Remington No. 1 Rolling Block F Grade Mid-Range Rifle .40-70 caliber, 30” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 5735. Blue barrel, case hardened frame. Top flat of barrel marked E. Remington & Sons Ilion N.Y., with patent dates on left side of the frame. Fancy checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forestock with horn fore end tip& and ebony bottomed pistol grip. Vernier tang sight with globe front sight with spirit level and wind gauge. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel retains nearly all of its original blue finish. The frame retains all of its original case colors. Excellent overall condition. $2,500 - $4,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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389 Cased Allen Drop Breech Rifle .44 Henry rimfire caliber, 26” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 2117. The top flat of the barrel is marked Allen & Co. Worcester Mass./Allen’s Pat Sept 18 1860. Blue finished barrel, iron mountings and case hardened frame, breechblock and hammer. The frame is of the flat type configuration. With rear leaf sight. Straight walnut buttstock with sling swivel, and fore end with cap. Crescent buttplate with compartment.
The rifle is housed in a factory original wooden case, complete with a leather sling, a folding tool and an additional hood front sight. The barrel is in excellent condition with almost all of the original blue finish remaining and only minor areas of fading. The hammer and breechblock retain most of the original case coloring, with the frame and triggerguard having a mottled grey patina. The stock and forearm have some light nicks and dings but are in good condition. The cleaning rod is missing from the buttplate compartment. The bore is in near mint condition. $3,000 - $5,000
390 *Furr Arms 1/3 Scale of 1874 Gatling Gun .22 short rimfire caliber, 12.75” barrels, S/N 152. 10 stainless steel barrels, with brass furnishings and a walnut carriage with spoked wheels with the outer edges reinforced with brass. With brass drum capable of holding up to 240 rounds. 20.5” width, 21.5” height, 39” length. In excellent, like-new condition. $6,000 - $9,000
391 *Furr Arms 1/3 Scale Copy of Model 1883 Gatling Gun .22 caliber, 12” barrels, S/N 89. A 1/3 scale functional model of an 1883 Gatling gun, manufactured by Colt. The barrels are fully encased in a brass shroud. With 60 round donutshaped Accles drum magazine. With brass furnishings and a walnut carriage with spoked wheels with the outer edges reinforced with brass. A pair of brass ammunition boxes are mounted on the carriage. 23” width, 21” height, 29” length. In excellent, like-new condition. $6,000 - $9,000
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392 Maynard Improved Hunter’s Rifle No. 7 .35-30 caliber, 20” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 11095. Blue barrel, case hardened frame. 1873 date on left side of receiver. Tang rear sight. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel retains almost all of its original blue finish, with slight wear to the left side. The frame retains 70% of its original case colors with slight staining to either side. The walnut stock has a few dings but is in excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
393 Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Short Range Rifle .40 caliber with 1.875” case, 26” round barrel, S/N 18260. Blue finished barrel with case hardened frame. Single trigger with sliding safety lock. The top of the barrel reads Old Reliable with the Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport Conn. script. The left side of the frame also reads Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport Conn. U.S.A. Vernier tang peep sight. Fancy grain checkered walnut pistol grip stock and checkered forearm. With hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. This rifle was donated to Xavier University in the 1920s, and remained in their arsenal until it was purchased at auction in the early 1980s. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel retains almost all of its original blue finish. The frame shows beautiful case colors, however has an area of light pitting on the left side of the frame and staining on the underside. The stock and forearm have a few light dings, but are in very good condition. Xavier University $3,500 - $6,000
394 Rare Ethan Allen Hinge Breech Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 gauge, 28” barrels, S/N 96. Trapdoor breech fitted with a locking lever with the serial number on the inside. The breech trapdoor is marked Ethan Allen & Co. Worcester Mass. with 1858, ‘60 and ‘66 patent dates. The barrel is marked Fine Laminated Steel. The frame, tangs, triggerguard, hammers and border around the trapdoor are all scroll engraved. With checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forearm with one escutcheon. Only a few hundred of these shotguns were produced. The bores are clean and in good condition. The barrel and metal parts have been cleaned to a silver patina with flecks of brown. The stock has been treated with a shellac. $1,000 - $1,500
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395 Engraved Peabody & Martini What Cheer Mid-Range Rifle .40-70 caliber, 28� round/octagonal barrel, S/N 160. Blue finished barrel with case hardened frame. The right side of the frame features a beautifully engraved buck and doe, surrounded by engraved scroll. What Cheer and Mid Range is engraved in a banner on either side of the scene. The cocking indicator has the name N.J. Wolcott engraved on it. The left side of the frame features an engraved scene of a huntsman shooting one buck, while a second buck frantically flees. The scene is surrounded by engraved scroll. Rear Vernier tang peep sight with a folding 160
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leaf peep sight on the front of the receiver and a spirit level and wind gauge front sight. The underside of the trigger guard has Peabody & Martini Patents engraved, surrounded by scroll. With fancy grade checkered walnut straight grip buttstock with checkered forearm and case hardened fore end tip. The bore is clean and in very good condition. The barrel retains all of the blue finish. The frame retains all of the case colors. The stock and forearm are in excellent condition, with only a few minor dings. A beautiful rifle, in excellent overall condition. $4,000 - $6,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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396 **Rare Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Shotgun 20 gauge, 26” barrel, S/N 114402. Nickel steel barrel with 1879 patent date. Walnut straight grip buttstock with hard rubber buttplate. The forearm has an ebonized tip and is likely a replacement. The bore is in very good condition. The barrel has a mostly blue patina, fading to a silver grey near the breech. The frame has a mottled grey and plum patina. The stock and forearm are in very good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
397 Marlin Model 1881 Rifle, Third Style .45 government caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 2342. Two-line barrel address with ‘65, ‘73, ‘75, ‘78, ‘79 and ‘80 (plus reissue) patent dates. Buckhorn rear sight with raised front sight. Walnut stock and forearm. The bore is in good condition with crisp rifling. The barrel, magazine tube and frame have a grey patina with flecks of brown. The frame has a few scratches on either side. The stock and forearm have several nicks and dings, with a repair to the bottom corner of the stock. $1,000 - $1,500
398 Winchester Model 1866 Carbine .44 rimfire caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 124095FS. Blue finished barrel with brass frame with saddle ring. Folding rear leaf sight with German silver raised blade front sight. Curved brass buttplate with cleaning rod. Walnut stock and forearm. The barrel, barrel bands, hammer and lever all have a dark plum patina. The magazine tube has a mottled plum patina, with some areas of pitting. The brass has a dark mustard patina with some light scratches. The stock has a few nicks and dings, with the forearm having a crack on the underside near the tip and barrel band. The bore could use a cleaning, but is in good overall condition. $1,500 - $2,500
399 Colt Lightning Slide-Action Medium-Frame Carbine .44 caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 55349. Blued finish, wood buttstock and checkered wood fore end. This gun is in overall very good condition showing a pleasing even dark patina on metal surfaces with portions of original blue in protected areas. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and the bore is overall good. The wood stocks are very good with considerable original finish on the butt stock and some old minor mars and scratches. The fore end shows even wear from handling. $1,500 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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400 Winchester Model 1873 Lever-Action Rifle .38 W.C.F. caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 351745B. Blued finish, wood stocks. This gun is in overall good to very good condition showing a brown patina to metal surfaces, crisp action, good markings and a fair bore with scattered pitting. The wood buttstock displays several old mars, some old oil discoloration at the buttplate and tang areas and some age cracking at the back of the stock. The fore end generally good with several age cracks on the right front side with some very small slivers of wood at those cracks missing. The left sideplate screw is an old replacement, as is one of the lower frame screws. $1,250 - $2,000
401 Frank Wesson Two-Trigger Single-Shot Second Type Rifle .22 caliber, 24.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 83. Blued finish, wood buttstock. This rifle is in overall very good to near fine condition showing the majority of its muted original finish on the barrel assembly. The receiver shows a dark plum brown markings are sharp and the bore is fine. The buttstock is in overall very good to near fine condition with small old scattered mars and scratches from carrying and storage. $1,000 - $2,000
402 Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Heavy-Barrel Sporting Rifle .45 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 10719. Blued and case hardened finish, wood stocks, plain trigger. This gun is in overall very good condition showing an even dark patina to metal surfaces. The bore is very good +, the action is crisp and the markings are very good. The wood stocks are good overall with some old mars, a couple old cracks (one approx. 2” long near the rear of the fore end retaining screw and one on the left side of the buttstock, approximately 1” in length, at the rear of the receiver. The left side of the fore end and portions of the left side of the buttstock show darkened areas as if many years ago, the rifle was near a campfire although it is important to note the discoloration has not affected the integrity of the stocks. A great looking heavy barrel sporting rifle that was obviously used but not abused! $2,000 - $4,000
403 Winchester Model 1873 Rfile, Third Model .22 short caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 198910B. Model 1873 on upper tang, with caliber marking on barrel towards breech, and on underside of brass cartridge carrier. Raised Buckhorn rear sights. Dust cover with serrated edges. Walnut stock and forearm. The barrel has a mottled plum patina, as does the frame and lever. The magazine tube is likely a replacement. Light traces of case colors remain on the hammer, which has a mostly grey and silver patina. The stock has the initials P.W.B. and the date 1935 burned into it on either side, with Calico Rock, AR burned into the underside. The bore could use a cleaning, but is in good overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500 162
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404 Marlin Model 1881 Lever-Action Light Weight Rifle .32-40 caliber, 32” octagonal barrel, S/N 12382. Blued finish, wood stocks. Smaller barrel weight, lighter receiver. This gun is in overall very good + condition showing ample areas of original muted blue finish along with a mixture of brown patina. The bore is overall good and may clean to very good. The action is crisp and the markings are sharp. The buttstock is very good. The fore end is good with an old repair to a crack on the right side. $2,500 - $4,000
405 Frank Wesson Two-Trigger Single-Shot Second-Type Rifle .38 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 7862. Blued finish, wood buttstock, adjustable hammer, Lyman flip-up adjustable tang sight and hooded front sight. This rifle is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue on the barrel assembly. The receiver shows areas of original blue with the balance gone to a muted dark patina. The bore is near fine, the action is crisp and the markings are sharp. The buttstock is in very good + condition showing scattered old mars and scratches from storage. On half cock, the front trigger releases the barrel to tip down. The right side of the barrel has a manually operated ejector mechanism. The rear trigger performs the traditional duty of dropping a cocked hammer. $1,250 - $2,500
406 Allen Drop-Breech Rimfire Rifle .42 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, no S/N visible. Square-headed takedown screw in frame near breech, Blued and case hardened finish, deluxe wood buttstock and fore end with beautiful graining, sling swivels, fancy flip-up adjustable tang peep sight marked Allen Patent Oct. 28, 1862. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish on the barrel and considerable original case colors on the receiver, block, hammer and trigger. There is a “trapdoor” in the buttplate to access a storage area. Inside is a combination screwdriver (2) and takedown tool. The action is crisp, the markings sharp and the bore is fine. The deluxe wood is also very good to fine showing minor scattered old mars and scratches from storage. $1,250 - $2,500
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407 Allen Drop-Breech Rimfire Rifle .44 caliber, 25.5” half round/half octagonal barrel, S/N 2139. Square-headed takedown screw in frame near breech, Blued and case hardened finish, wood buttstock and fore end, front sling swivel. Accompanied by an extra .22 caliber, 24.5” half round/half octagonal barrel with wood fore end and front sling swivel. This rifle is in overall very good condition showing considerable muted original blue on the barrel assembly. The receiver and metal buttplate display a dark brown patina. The bore is very good, the action is crisp, the markings are worn but visible and the wood stocks are good overall with some scattered old mars and scratches from carrying and storage. The buttstock shows a broken shank in the wood where the rear sling swivel once had resided. The extra barrel assembly is in overall very good to fine condition showing the majority of its original finish, very good bore and fore end wood. $1,000 - $2,000
408 1876 Winchester Special Order Rifle .45-75 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 14324. Showing 7-leaf rear sight, shotgun butt with steel buttplate, full mag, and dust cover period script engraved in fancy letters “A. Zievogel and Co.” which we believe to be a South Afrikan gun dealer. The rifle remains in good to very good condition with 50%-60% original blue mixed into a browning patina. The address and markings are god and fairly sharp. The stocks are good with some minor sanding and cleaning to the buttstock which is slightly undersized. The action is good and the bore is bright with strong rifling. South Afrikan collectors have told me these Winchesters were bought by owners of mines for guard and personal use. $3,500 - $5,000
409 Winchester Model 1873 Lever-Action Rifle .44-40 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 366207B. With specially ordered 7-leaf rear sight, set trigger, sling swivels, and crescent butt. This rifle shows an uncleaned and untouched patina finish with good sharp markings. There are some areas of scattered rust and erosion and light to moderate pitting. The stocks are fair to good with darkening from oil, minor scratches, and slight losses. The action works well and the bore is fair to good. The lever catch has been removed and is missing. The frame shows a slight silvery color and may have been case hardened or plated. Recently discovered in South Afrika and should be researched in record. Seven-leaf rear sight is a very scarce and desirable feature. $3,500 - $4,500
410 Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .38-40 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 555771. Blued finish with walnut stock and forearm. Barrel and magazine have nice even look with the blue slightly turning to a plum. Frame evenly matches the barrel and magazine tube with nice dark plum and traces of blue in the protected areas. Hammer and trigger with some of the case colors. Stock and forearm with most of the original varnish and some nicks and dings. Bore is very good. $2,250 - $3,250 164
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411 Engraved Winchester Model 1866 SRC .44 RF caliber, 20” round barrel with full magazine. S/N 15066. Period-engraved brass frame with tight scrolls and Union shield on the left side of frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel and magazine tube are a nice light brown patina with some pitting mixing in. Brass has been cleaned. Buttstock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore is good with some pitting. $7,500 - $15,000
412 Winchester Model 1866 SRC .44 RF caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 26784. Brass frame and buttplate, Walnut stock and forearm. Brass frame with nice mellow patina. An old repair to the top of frame where a notch has been filled in. A unusual screw through the right side of the frame. Overall a nice sharp crisp carbine with brown patina on the barrel and magazine tube. Some brown staining mixing in. Walnut stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. $5,000 - $8,000
413 **Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle .44-40 caliber, 16” round barrel full magazine, S/N 657880. Blue finish with case hardened lever and hammer, blued trigger. Walnut stock and forearm. Very rare in a 16” barrel. A late gun made on January 15, 1910. Factory letter details the caliber and barrel length as mentioned in the above. Also interesting is the cut on the top of the frame. Generally this absent on a 44-40. This entire rifle was professionally restore to new condition. Bore is mint. A very rare short rifle. $2,000 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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414 Early Winchester Model 1866 Flatside Factory Engraved SRC .44 RF caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 14383. Numbered on the bottom tang and inside the toe of the brass buttplate and also on the top of tang in the cut out of the buttstock. Factory engraved in scrolls on the frame, upper and lower tang, on the right side of frame is a nice banner, on the top of the buttplate. Walnut buttstock and forearm. Barrel, magazine tube and front band has nice even brown patina mixing with some light pitting. Nice traces of dark plum blending in. Frame has been cleaned with nice sharp edges. Engraving is very good. Buttstock and forearm have some nicks and dings. Stock and forearm have been cleaned at some time. A very rare, early “Flatside 66” carbine with factory engraving. $25,000 - $35,000 166
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415 Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Lever-Action Rifle .40-60 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, full magazine, S/N 55198. Blued and case hardened finish, set trigger, 3X checkered burl wood stocks. In period handmade case with five original period boxes of ammunition, two loading tools and two wood cleaning rods which descended in one family since purchased new. This outstanding original deluxe ’76 Winchester is in overall excellent condition. The barrel retains most of the original blue finish with crisp markings and sharp edges. The magazine tube has been lightly cleaned and shows thinning original traces of blue finish. The frame shows approximately 75% - 85% rainbow case colors with some fiery areas on the inside of the tang, back of frame and where protected. The fore end cap shows approximately 50% - 70% thinning case colors with a like amount on the buttplate. The hammer and lever also show approximately 50% - 70% case colors with just normal drifting and slight aging. The dust cover, loading gate and bolt show approximately 90%+ bright original blue. The interior shows little use and the bore is bright. The original express-type folding rear sight and blade front sight are in their proper positions. The wood is very good + to near fine with the majority of their original varnish and crisp checkering. Some slight oil staining to fore end and just minor handling and aging from limited use. An original cleaning rod is stored in the butt trap. Bore is excellent. A strong 9 on a 1 – 10 rating scale. The handmade wood case is in overall very good condition with partitions and a cast metal handle. A key to the case is included. Descended in a family of gun collectors who originated near Stuartsville, Missouri and has never been out of the family until consigned to this auction. $27,500 - $55,000
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416 1873 Winchester Rifle .38 W.C.F. caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 254225B. Blued finish, single set trigger. Period flip-up tang sight and Beach’s adjustable front sight. Wood stocks with four-piece iron cleaning rod in butt trap. This Winchester is in overall very good to fine condition showing the majority its original blue finish on the barrel assembly and considerable original blue on the receiver. The hammer shows considerable muted original case color. The action is crisp, the set trigger is working at time of description and the markings are sharp. The bore is overall good and the wood stocks are very good to near fine with considerable original finish remaining on the buttstock. The early style flip-up adjustable tang sight is a rarely found added feature. $2,000 - $4,000
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417 Winchester Model 1892 Musket with Bayonet 44-40 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 628781. Walnut stock and forearm. With original angular bayonet. Barrel and magazine tube have most of the original soft pasty blue finish. Frame and barrel bands have a nice even brown patina. Stock and fore end with some nicks and dings. Overall excellent condition for a very rare Winchester musket made in two barrel lengths 27” and 30”. Bayonet finished ‘’in the white’’ with some traces of dried cosmolene around the socket. $6,000 - $12,000
418 Winchester Model 1873 Lever-Action Rifle .44-40 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 431702B. With special ordered 7-leaf rear sight, set trigger, sling swivels and crescent butt. This rifle retains 25%-35% original blue with some scratching on the frame along with scattered areas of minor pitting and erosion. The stocks are older well-made replacements. The barrel address is sharp and the edges are crisp. The bore is good to very good plus and is still bright. The hammer and lever show traces of mottled case hardening. $3,500 - $4,500 168
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419 Custom Winchester Takedown Model 95 Made for Mr. Butler .410 gauge, 22” barrel with matted rib, S/N 15438. Express leaf sight s outlined in white. Top of barrel marked forward of the rear barrel sight T. Bland & Sons West Strand London. In the rear next to the frame Winner of the 1885 American Rifle Trials. Thomas Bland Company took a standard 95 Winchester rifle and customized it by making it a takedown and chambered it for a .410 gauge shotshell adding the wide matted rib. Checkered forearm with horn tip, checkered fancy pistol grip stock with shotgun butt. Finely engraved frame in banknote style with T. Bland & Sons in a banner on both sides of the frame. Thomas Bland’s records indicate this was ordered SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
by a Mr. Butler, this rifle to be converted to .410 gauge and highly finished with engraved action and finely figured walnut stock with a 14.25” pull. It was completed and delivered to Mr. Butler on 22 February 1898. There can be some doubt of who Mr Butler was, but because of the configuration of the rifle he ordered, one would have been a trick shooter. And there was only one shooter in that time with the name “Butler” and he was Frank Butler, Annie Oakley’s husband, and they shot together as a team. Excellent. Retaining most of the blue finish and stock and forearm are excellent. One of the finest examples of a “trick shooter” rifle with possible use by both Frank Butler and Annie Oakley. $20,000 - $30,000 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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420 Important Remington Rolling Block Long Range Creedmoor Single-Shot Target Rifle .44-77 S caliber, 34.5” half round/half octagonal barrel, S/N 1943. Blued and case hardened finish, deluxe checkered wood stocks, hooded spirit level (glass vial missing) adjustable front sight, adjustable flip-up tang sight with circular eyepiece. Underside of barrel stamped twice “L. L. Hepburn” and also stamped “Mc L” on underside of barrel and on both sides of the buttstock. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, Lewis L. Hepburn was Superintendent of Remington’s mechanical department and also a member of the American Creedmoor International Shooting Team. He was also responsible for the design of the famous Remington-Hepburn series of single-shot rifles with their distinctive side-mounted breechblock lever. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue on the barrel and the majority of its original case colors on the receiver. The bore is fine, the action is crisp and the markings are very good. The wood stocks are very good to fine overall showing considerable original finish. There are some scattered old slight dings and scratches from storage. The shotgun butt displays a steel buttplate. There are two old holes in the top of the buttstock where a long range sight once resided (sight not included). A beautiful Rolling Block rifle with signed barrel! $3,750 - $7,500
421 Winchester Model 1873 SRC .44-40 caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 246841B. Walnut buttstock and forearm. All metal is smooth and brown. Nice even look throughout with a very nice plum look. Stock and forearm have some nicks and dings. No cleaning rods in the trap. Bore is good and will clean to better. $1,500 - $2,500
422 Marlin Model 1895 Lever-Action Rifle .40-65 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 133016. Blued and case hardened finish, wood stocks. This gun is in overall very good + condition showing the majority of an old re-blued finish. The hammer and lever of the gun still display areas of original case color. The action is crisp, the markings are very good as is the bore. The wood stocks are also very good as nicely re-finished with a small hairline crack on the right side of the fore end of approximately 1” at the cap and a couple mars to the right side of the stock from storage. $1,400 - $2,800
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423 **Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever-Action Rifle .35 W.C.F. caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 406988. Blued finish, wood stocks with shotgun butt and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original finish on the barrel and lever mechanism. The receiver shows areas of original blue with the balance gone to a plum brown patina. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and the bore is near fine. The wood stocks are overall very good + showing some scattered old mars and dings from storage. $1,750 - $3,500
424 Heavy Barrel Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle .44 Sharps caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 3354. Blued and case hardened finish, single set trigger, wood stocks. This gun is in overall very good condition showing an even brown patina to the metal surfaces of the barrel. The receiver has a mixture of brown patina and silver tone. The bore is very good, the action crisp and the markings good. The stocks are also very good with minor storage mars scattered about and a slight old crack of approximately 1” on the top of the wrist areas behind the upper tang. The front sight is missing. A very nice heavy barreled Remington No. 1 Sporting rifle that easily could have been a “buffalo gun.” $2,000 - $4,000
425 Remington Model No. 1 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle .40-50 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 2707. Blued and case hardened finish, wood stocks. This rifle is in overall very good to near fine condition showing the majority of its original blue on the barrel and areas of original case color on the receiver mixed with a silver tone. The action and markings are crisp, the bore shows strong rifling and should clean to very good + if not to fine. The wood stocks are very good + with considerable original finish, a couple of old dings and minor old scratching from carrying and storage. A very good looking No. 1 Sporting rifle! $1,750 - $3,500
426 **Winchester Model 1895 Lever-Action Carbine from Colorado State Penitentiary .30 Army caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 424006. Blued finish, saddle ring present, wood stocks. Accompanied by original Bill of Sale from the Colorado State Penitentiary, Canon City, Colo. dated September 22, 1953, describing the sale of this Winchester by serial number to a Kenneth R. Spurlock. The document is signed by John C. Cowperthwaite, Business Manager of the prison. This gun is in overall near fine condition showing the majority of its original finish. The bore is fine, the action is crisp and the markings are sharp. The wood stocks are very good to fine with some scattered old mars from storage. The left side of the receiver shows two tapped holes for receiver mounted sight mechanism (sight no longer present). $1,750 - $3,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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427 Whitney-Kennedy Lever-Action Carbine .44 caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 2007. Blued finish, saddle ring present, wood stocks. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only approximately 1,000 carbines where manufactured of the estimated 15,000 total WhitneyKennedy lever action rifles produced between 1879 and 1886. Other knowledgeable collectors place the total produced number of Whitney-Kennedys at approximately something under 24,000 and consequently the number of carbines would be slightly greater than the aforementioned 1,000. This repeating carbine is in overall near fine condition displaying the majority of its original blue finish, crisp action, sharp markings and fine bore. The wood stocks are near fine with several minor old mars to the buttstock from storage. The crescent buttplate has a brass sliding door for the storage of a sectional cleaning rod (no rod included). $6,500 - $13,000
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428 An Early Winchester Deluxe Model 1892 Lever-Action Rifle .38 W.C.F. caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 421611. Blued and nickel finish, double set triggers. Checkered pistol grip deluxe wood buttstock with checkered wood fore end. This beautiful special feature Winchester is in overall very good to fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish on the barrel and loading tube. The receiver shows approximately 30% of its nickel finish. The bore is very good +, the action is crisp and the double set triggers are working at time of description. The markings are clear and the deluxe wood stocks are very good + display a lovely flame graining consistent with higher grade stocks. They also have considerable finish and some scattered old minor mars and scratches from carrying and storage. A very attractive special order ’92! $7,000 - $14,000 172
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429 Winchester High Wall Single-Shot Rifle .50 EX caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, S/N 51898. Blued finish, wood stocks, crescent iron buttplate. This gun is in overall very good condition displaying a brown patina on metal surfaces, very good + bore and markings. The action is crisp and the wood stocks are very good to near fine. A very nice Model 1885 High Wall Winchester in a scarce BIG caliber. $1,700 - $3,400
430 Winchester Early Second Model 1876 Lever-Action Rifle .45-60 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 4409. Blued finish, single set trigger, wood stocks with crescent buttstock. Includes copy of factory letter which states: Rifle. .45-60 caliber. Octagon barrel. Set trigger. Received in warehouse on October 15, 1880. Shipped from warehouse on June 21, 1881 with 15 other Model 1876s. Work order 26178. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, the “Centennial” Model 1876 was manufactured between 1876 and 1897 with less than 64,000 made; only about 4,000 were early Second Models . This desirable early Model 1876 is in overall very good + condition displaying a mixture of original blue and brown patina on the barrel, brown patina on the loading tube and scattered areas of original blue in protected areas of receiver that on balance has gone to a pleasing grey patina. The hammer shows considerable original case colors remaining. The bore is good, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The set trigger is working at time of description. The stocks are overall good with some scattered mars and scratches from carry and storage. There are two small old wood plugs in the bottom area of the buttstock where a hole had once been, possibly for a leather thong. The front sight blade is an old replacement. $3,500 - $7,000
431 **Marlin Model 24 “Grade D” Engraved Shotgun 12 gauge, 30” matted barrel, S/N 127848. The left side of the frame features an engraved game scene of three grouse, surrounded by a floral scroll. The right side of the receiver has an engraved woodcock, surrounded by floral scroll. The right side of the breechblock features two doves in flight, surrounded by floral scroll. With extra fancy checkered Circassian walnut pistol grip stock and fore end. With gold-plated triggers and screws. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. The barrel has a light brown to plum finish, with a nice crisp matted top. The magazine tube retains most of its original blue finish, with wear from use. The frame retains most of its blue finish, fading to a plum, with wear to high edges. Most of the gold plating is worn from the screws, but it is still present on the trigger. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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432 Hopkins and Allen Combination Sporting Rifle .32 W.C.F. caliber, 28.25” octagonal barrel, S/N 6884. Blue barrel, case hardened frame. Top flat of barrel marked Made By The Hopkins & Allen Manfg Co. Norwich Conn. U.S.A. and Merwin, Hulbert & Co. New York U.S.A. Sole Agents, with 85’, 88’ and 90’ patent dates and caliber markings near the breach. With saddle ring on right side of the receiver. Sporting Buckhorn rear sight with raised blade front sight. With checkered fancy burl pistol grip stock and forearm. Excellent bore. With original blue finish entirely present and strong case colors on frame. Excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
433 **Deluxe Factory Engraved Savage Model 1899 Lever-Action Takedown Rifle .303 Savage caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 81.079. Blued finish, engraved receiver, brass case counter, Marble adjustable flip-up tang sight, Williams blank in rear sight dovetail and standard front sight. Deluxe grained checkered wood stocks with pistol grip and shotgun butt. Also present is a checkered black hard rubber Savage buttplate. With factory records letter. Roe S. Clark letter dated August 28, 1978, states: “I examined the Savage Arms Co. serial number records and found the following information for your rifle number 81079. This rifle was in caliber .22 H.P. and had a round barrel. The rifle was a Takedown model and had a Fancy American Walnut stock equipped with a pistol grip and shotgun butt. The wood was checkered with grade ‘A-5’ checkering and the metal was finished with grade ‘A’ engraving. The rifle was accepted from the factory December 11, 1907, and shipped December 14, 1907 to Von Lengerke and Antoine. No address.” This beautiful Savage rifle is in overall very good to fine condition showing the majority of its original finish on the barrel and a mixture of ample original finish and silver toning on the engraved receiver. The bore is very good to fine, the action crisp and the markings sharp. The deluxe American Walnut stocks are very good with checkering at the wrist, side panels of the buttstock and on the fore end. There are a couple scattered small mars, a chip at the right rear of the receiver upper tang and a small circular ding on the left side of the buttstock that has been filled. There also is an old hairline crack at the top of the wrist in front of the comb that has been addressed and appears not to adversely affect the integrity or strength of the buttstock. $1,400 - $2,800
434 Early Savage Model 1895 Lever-Action Rifle Made by Marlin for Savage .303 Savage caliber, 26” tapered octagonal barrel, S/N 3499. Made for Savage before the factory was built in Utica (barrel marked “JM” on underside at breech). Early style cocking indicator, brass case counter, blued finish, wood stocks. Flip-up adjustable tang sight, adjustable rear sight and Lyman front sight. According to the Standard Catalog of Firearms by Dan Shideler, approximately 8,000 Model 1895’s were produced and this is a very early one. In great condition and desirable to collectors! This rifle is in overall fine to near excellent condition showing the majority of its original finish on the barrel. The receiver also shows the majority of its original bright finish with handling wear on the underside from carry. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The wood stocks are also fine with considerable original finish remaining and only minor scattered old mars and scratches from storage. The bottom area of the buttstock displays an old hairline crack approximately 2” in length and does not appear to affect the integrity of the stock. $1,500 - $3,000 174
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435 Marlin Model 1893 Rifle .30-30 caliber, 26” round barrel, S/N C9485, Blued barrel and magazine tube, case colored lever and frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel and magazine tube retain most of the original blue finish. Metal fore end tip and buttplate retain most of the original blue finish with some flaking on the buttplate. Frame retains most of the bright and vivid case coloring. Lever retains most of the case colors with some lost on the bottom of lever. Buttstock and forearm has nicks and dings. $2,000 - $4,000
436 **Factory Engraved Marlin Model 1898 C-Grade Slide-Action Shotgun 12 gauge, 30” smokeless steel barrel, S/N 69315. Blue barrel and frame. The right side of the frame features two doves in flight surrounded by scroll engraving. The left side features ducks in flight, surrounded by scroll engraving. The barrel is marked 76161 F. With case hardened hammer. Walnut checkered pistol grip buttstock and checkered forearm. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel retains most of its original blue finish, with slight wear to the action bar and magazine tube from use. The blue finish is worn from the upper and partially worn from the lower tang. The frame retains most of its original blue finish, with light wear to the high edges, and a few surface scratches. $1,500 - $2,500
437 **Marlin Model 1893 “Trapper’s Model” Lever-Action Carbine .32-40 caliber, 15” barrel, S/N 405878. Blued finish, Marlin adjustable receiver mounted sight, Marble sight blank in rear sight dovetail and brass blade front sight. Wood stocks with iron buttplate. With ATF approval letter. This desirable Marlin Trapper’s carbine is in overall very good + condition showing ample original blue finish in protected areas of the barrel and loading tube with the receiver and lever showing a silver tone mixed with dark patina. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The wood stocks are overall very good with some minor mars and dings from carrying and storage. The ATF approval letter is dated Aug. 31, 2004. $7,000 - $14,000
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438 **Marlin Model 410 Deluxe Lever-Action Shotgun 410 gauge, 26” barrel, S/N 4420. Blue barrel and frame with case hardened lever. Model number marked on upper tang. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock and fore grip. With hard rubber buttplate and grip cap. The bore is clean and in very good condition. The barrel and frame retain almost all of the original blue finish, with a very minor scratch to the bolt. Almost all of the case colors remain on the lever. Stock and fore grip in very good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
439 **Factory Engraved Marlin Model 19 C-Grade Slide-Action Shotgun 12 gauge, 30” smokeless steel barrel, S/N 73597. Blue barrel and frame. The right side of the frame features two doves in flight surrounded by scroll engraving. The left side features ducks in flight, surrounded by scroll engraving. The barrel is marked 73597. The model number is marked on the upper tang. Fancy walnut checkered pistol grip buttstock and checkered forearm. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel retains practically all of its original blue finish, with only slight wear to the magazine tube from use. The frame has a few surface scratches, but retains almost all of its original blue finish, as do the tangs. The buttstock and forearm have a few minor nicks with a small crack to the buttstock by the right side of the lower tang. Both are in very good overall condition. $2,000 - $4,000
440 Marlin “Safety” Model 1894 Lever-Action Takedown Rifle .38 W caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 112075. Blued and case hardened finish, wood stocks. This gun is in overall very good to near fine condition showing the majority of its original muted blue finish on the barrel and full-length loading tube. The receiver and lever show original case colors in protected areas with the balance gone to a silver tone. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and the bore is overall very good. The wood buttstock and fore end are very good + with considerable original finish and some scattered old minor mars, dings and scratches from carry and storage. The takedown lever and mechanism remain tight. $1,500 - $3,000
441 **Winchester Model 1901 Lever-Action Shotgun 10 gauge, full choke, 32” barrel, S/N 76829. Blued finish, wood stocks. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only approximately 13,500 of this model were manufactured between 1901 and 1920. This shotgun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original finish. The bore should clean to fine. The action is crisp and the markings are sharp. The wood stocks are overall very good with the buttstock displaying scattered mars and scratches from storage and the correct checkered steel buttplate. The left side wood panel also shows some scattered scratching from storage with both of the “fore end” pieces still rating an overall very good condition designation. $1,400 - $2,800 176
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442 Winchester 1873 Musket .44 W.C.F. caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 15_292. Old re-blued finish, wood stocks, sling swivels. This gun is in overall good to very good condition as refinished showing a considerable amount of that finish on the barrel and a lot of that finish on the receiver with both side plates displaying more of a plum colored patina. The action is crisp the markings fair to good and the bore is fair and showing a ring about one-third of the way from the breech. The wood stocks are overall very good with scattered minor old mars and scratches from carry and storage. $2,000 - $4,000
443 **Stevens Model 44 1/2 with J. Stevens Scope .22L.R. caliber, 24” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 60079. Mounted with Stevens mounts and Stevens marked scope. Case colored frame and blued barrel. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel retains most of the barrel blue. Frame has most of the case colors with some fading on the front of the action on both sides and upper tang. Stock and forearm are very good with the forearm missing some of the original varnish .Buttstock retains most of the varnish a little missing in the wrist. $1,500 - $2,500
444 Stevens Ideal “Range Model” Rifle No. 45 .25.21 caliber, 30” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 4536. 44-style frame. Blued barrel with case colored frame. Hooded front sight with tang rear sight. No provision for a rear barrel sight, made for tang sight only. Barrel markings J. Stevens A&T Co Chicopee Falls Mass. Swissstyle buttplate. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel retains all of the original blue finish. Frame retains all of the case colors. Buttplate retains most of the case colors. Rear tang sight has all of the original blue finish. Stock and forearm retain most of the untouched orange varnished finish. Bore is excellent. $2,500 - $4,000
445 Henry Rifle .44 rimfire caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 7518. Top of barrel stamped Henry’s Patent Oct 16, 1860/Manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. New Haven, CT. All serial numbers match including the numbers on the buttstock. With 900-yard rear sight and period replaced front blade. Brass frame. Walnut stock with no cleaning rod in butt and missing dust cover. Complete with original sling swivel. The bore displays pitting and could use a cleaning. Barrel and magazine are partially blued with a blue to greyish brown finish. The upper tang has a crack in the brass near the first screw. The 900-yard rear sight has been repaired. The cartridge follower is a replacement. The walnut buttstock is a possible replacement. $7,000 - $9,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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446 Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Lever-Action Rifle .30 W.C.F. caliber, 26” half round/half octagonal barrel, S/N 73088. Blued finish, pistol grip shotgun buttstock, “button” magazine (halflength). Marble’s rear sight, Lyman’s bead front sight and a period unmarked adjustable tang sight. This multi-special feature Winchester is in overall very good + condition showing considerable original blue finish to the barrel and receiver. The action is crisp, the markings sharp and the bore is very good overall. The wood stocks are also very good with Winchester hard rubber pistol grip cap and a black Winchester hard rubber buttplate showing an old repaired crack. A very nice Special Order Winchester with multiple special features. $3,000 - $6,000
447 **Stevens Ideal “Walnut Hill” Rifle No. 49 .32-40 caliber, 30” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 10142. Blue finished barrel with case hardened frame. The frame features elaborate scroll etchings, with the left panel having an etched Labrador and the right panel a squirrel. Double set triggers. Vernier tang peep sight with spirit level and wind gauge front sight. Deluxe walnut grain checkered pistol grip buttstock with raised cheek piece and checkered forearm. Case hardened Swiss-style buttplate. The bore is excellent. All of the original blue finish remains, with only minor wear to the left side of the falling black. All case colors are present and in excellent condition. The stock and forearm are in very good condition. $3,500 - $6,000
448 Stevens Removable Sideplate Sporting Rifle .32 rimfire caliber, 26” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 322. Blue finish barrel, case hardened frame. Rear tang Vernier peep sight, Rocky Mountain front sight. Straight deluxe grain walnut buttstock and forearm, with Swiss-style buttplate. The bore is in very good condition. The original blue finish is present throughout the barrel, but is spotted and worn t brown in areas. The case colors are present on the frame, but with areas of spotting. The buttstock and forearm have some nicks and dings, but are in very good overall condition. $1,500 - $2,500
449 **Factory Engraved Marlin Model 19 C-Grade Slide Action Shotgun 12 gauge, 30” barrel, S/N 59989. Blue barrel and frame. The right side of the frame features two doves in flight surrounded by scroll engraving. The left side features ducks in flight, surrounded by scroll engraving. Fancy walnut checkered pistol grip buttstock and checkered forearm. Soft rubber Hawkins buttpad. The bore is in good condition but could be cleaned. The barrel retains most of its blue fish with slight wear from the fore grip. The magazine tube and action bar show wear from use. The frame has wear to the finish, mostly on the breech block. The tangs also have the finish mostly worn. The fore grip has a crack to it. $1,000 - $1,500 178
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450 Stevens 44 1/2 Pope Special Target Rifle .32-40 caliber, 31” heavy octagonal barrel, S/N 4279. With blue finished barrel and case hardened frame. With rear tang mounted Vernier peep sight and spirit level and wind gauge front sight. Includes a J. Stevens scope No. 465. Nickel-plated Pope lever and double set triggers. Extra fancy grain checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock with raised cheek piece and checkered forearm. Forearm with walnut palm rest (clone) manufactured by Mike Stevens. Nickel over brass Schuetzen buttplate. Excellent bore. The barrel retains all of its original blue finish. The frame retains all of its original case coloring. The stock and forearm are in very good condition with only a few slight nicks. The scope is slightly worn along the mounts, but has fine optics and is in very good condition. There is some very minor wear to the nickel buttplate. $7,500 - $10,000
451 Winchester First Model 1894 Rifle .38-55 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 5456. Blued finish, walnut stocks and manufacturer’s mark on upper tang. Bore with some pitting, in good condition. The barrel and receiver have sharp edges with a light brown patina. The stocks have a few minor indentations. $1,000 - $1,500
452 **Winchester Model 1906 Expert Rifle .44 W.C.F. caliber, 29.75” barrel, S/N 206430. Blue finish, straight grip walnut stock and forearm. With Lyman rear sight mounted to the left side of the frame. Hard rubber buttplate. The blue finish is completely present on the barrel and magazine tube, with some scratches and fading to the frame. The stock and forearm have one or two very minor nicks, but are in excellent overall condition. The bore is clean and in very good condition. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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453 Factory Engraved Stevens 44 1/5 Model 54 Rifle .28-30 caliber, 30” heavy round/octagonal barrel, S/N 9946. Blue finished barrel with case hardened frame. The right side of the receiver features an engraved buck with fancy scroll engraving. The left side features an engraved bear with fancy scroll engraving. With double set triggers and a case hardened Pope-style lever. With rear tang sight, J. Stevens 16” tubular metal rifle scope and globe front sight. With checkered fancy grain pistol grip buttstock with raised cheek piece and case hardened Schuetzen-style buttplate. The forearm is checkered in a five-point pattern. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. The barrel retains all of its original blue finish. The frame, lever and buttplate retain all of their case colors. The stock and forearm are in excellent condition. The finish to the scope is slightly worn along the mounts, but it has good optics and is in excellent condition. The gun is in excellent overall condition. $5,000 - $7,500 180
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454 **Stevens Ideal Rifle No. 44 .25-20 caliber, 28” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 30100. Blue barrel, case hardened frame and crescent buttplate. Matching serial numbers on lower tang and underside of barrel. Double set triggers. Dovetail rear sight, raised blade front sight. Straight walnut stocks. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel retains almost all of the original blue finish. The frame retains almost all of the original case colors. The stocks are in excellent condition, with one or two minor dings. Excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
455 *Marlin 1894 Century Limited Lever-Action Rifle .44-40 WIN. caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 94CL1516. With color case hardened frame, engraved receiver, burl walnut stocks and brass buttplate. Barrel stamped JM. Excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,400
456 **Cased Stevens Favorite Model 19 Rifle .22 L.R. caliber, 22” barrel, S/N G698. Blue finished barrel, casehardened frame. With Lyman tang sight and folding Beach combination front sight. Straight grip walnut stock and forearm. The barrel is housed in a wooden case complete with a full box of Remington Kleanbore .22 long cartridges and canvas sacks for the barrel and frame/stock. The barrel has one very small are of wear to the finish. The frame and lever display beautiful and vibrant original case colors. Excellent bore, in excellent overall condition. $1,500 - $2,500
457 **Factory Engraved Meriden Model 15 Rifle .22 S, L or LR caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 14317. Upper tang marked Meriden Model 15. Scroll engraved frame features a scene of two rabbits on the left side, and two squirrels on the right side. Folding leaf rear sight with folding Beach combination front sight. Checkered fancy grain walnut stock and forearm. Crescent buttplate. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned to better condition. The barrel and frame have a mostly plum patina, fading to grey in parts. The stock and forearm have been cleaned and are in excellent condition. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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458 Winchester Model 1895 Flatside Rifle .30 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 1269. Flatside model, manufactured in second year of production. Model marking on upper tang, serial number on lower tang. With blue finish and walnut stocks. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. The frame and barrel have been refinished. Buttstock with some dings and pressure cracks. $1,000 - $1,000
459 Winchester Model 1892 Rifle .32 W.C.F. caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 7823. First year of production. Top flat stamped Frederick O’l Buck Denver, Colo. Blue finish, walnut stocks. The bore is clean and in excellent condition. Magazine, barrel and frame retain most of their original blue finish. Wear to the high edges. $1,000 - $1,500
460 **Marlin Model 1936 Rifle .30-30 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N B 6436. Blue finished barrel, with case hardened frame and lever. With select polished walnut pistol grip buttstock and forearm. The bore is in excellent condition. All of the blue finish remains on the barrel. All of the case colors remain on the frame, with partial wear to the lever in a mottled grey patina. The stock and forearm are in excellent condition. Excellent overall condition. $2,000 - $3,000
461 Winchester Model 1885 Single-Shot High Wall Rifle .38-55 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 292. With single set trigger. Walnut stocks and Schuetzen-style brass buttplate. Sharp and crisp edges. Nice dark patina brown. $1,000 - $1,500
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462 **Winchester Model 1892 Lever-Action Rifle .44 W.C.F. caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 206430. Blue finish, straight grip walnut stock and forearm. With factory installed Lyman receiver sight. Hard rubber shotgun-style buttplate. With copy of record from Cody Firearms Records Office. The blue finish is almost entirely present, with some very light areas of fading. The frame has worn edges to the patina on the top and bottom, with some scratches on either side. The stock and forearm are in excellent condition. The bore is clean and in very good condition. $5,000 - $6,000
463 Cased Winchester Mid-Range Vernier Sight Black leather case with gold markings. All sight parts are in the box. Complete set. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
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464 William Read & Sons Cased Maynard Improved Target Rifle No. 16 and Four-Barrel Set A cased Maynard rifle and barrel set from William Read & Sons, Dealers in Guns and Shooting Tackle, Boston. Lot includes a Maynard improved target rifle No. 16 buttstock and frame configuration, complete with four interchangeable barrels. All barrels are finished blue with the frame case hardened. Blue-finished trigger and hammer. The left side of the frame reads Edward Maynard Patentee with 1851, ‘59 and ‘73 dates. The right side of the frame reads Manufactured By Mass Arms Co. Chicopee Falls 1882. The serial number 9494& is marked on the lower tang. With Vernier tang peep sight. Fancy grain pistol grip checkered walnut stock with Swiss-style buttplate. Included in the set of barrels is one .25 RF caliber, 24” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 9494. Marked 25 near the serial number. Buckhorn rear sights, folding Beach combination front sight. Top flat of barrel marked REBCRED & RIF’L’D BY J. STEVENS A&T CO. CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. with caliber markings on underside. One 20 gauge, 28” round/octagonal smooth bore barrel, S/N 9494. With bead front sight. One .32 caliber, 28” round/octagonal barrel, S/N9494. Marked 16 by the serial number. Buckhorn rear sight, raised blade front sight. With checkered, fancy grain walnut forearm. One .38 caliber, 28” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 9494. Marked 18 next to the serial number. With checkered, fancy grain walnut forearm.
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All items are housed in a leather case, with green spun wool lining and two leather buckling straps. The interior of the upper lid has an original paper label. Each component has a fitted compartment in the case, which includes four complete boxes (25 rds each) of Maynard .32 caliber patched bullets. Also included is one unopened tin of 250 UMC Improved Copper No. 2 Primers. The lot also includes a four-page flyer with handwritten prices and a handwritten letter attached from William P. McFarland of the Massachusetts Arms Company. The letter, dated March 11th, 1868, is detailing the process of selecting and ordering various barrels for certain stocks. The box has some wear to the leather exterior corners. Some of the sewn leather straps on the exterior have separated. The interior of the upper part of the case has some slight wear to the leather along with some separation to the stitching. Apart from one or two very minuscule scuff marks to a few of the barrels and some small dings to the buttstock, all components are in virtually near mint condition. $3,500 - $6,000
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465 Maynard Improved Hunting or Target No. 9 .35-30 caliber, 26” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 27338. Blue finished barrel with casehardened frame. The left side of the frame reads Edward Maynard Patentee May 17, 1851, Dec. 6, 1859, 1873. With elevating tang peep sight and Beach combination front sight. Fancy grain straight walnut buttstock with crescent buttplate. The bore is clean and in very good condition. Almost all of the blue finish is present on the barrel. The frame retains most of its original case colors, with minor staining on the underside. The stock has some minor nicks and dings, but is in otherwise very good condition. $1,200 - $1,800
466 Farrow Arms Co. Breech Seating Tool, Re/Decapper, Gang Mold and Box of .32 Caliber Bullets Lot includes a Farrow Arms Company breech seating tool for a .32-40 rifle, a re/decapper with a wooden handle and a Farrow Arms Co. 3 gang mold for .32 caliber ammunition. Lot also includes a box (50 rounds) of Farrow Arms Co. .32 caliber (225 grain) patched bullets. Seating tool in excellent condition with very light peppering to metal near hinge. The mold retains 85% of its original patina and has mint cavities. The box retains about 85% of its original paper label and is shrink-wrapped in plastic. $1,000 - $1,500
467 Winchester Model 1876 Rifle .40-60 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 53516. Third model. Caliber marked on underside of cartridge carrier. Walnut stock and forearm. The bore is pitted. The barrel has a mottled brown and grey patina. The frame has a mottled grey patina. The dust cover does not slide forward. Stock and forearm with several nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,000
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468 **Winchester Model 1892 Lever-Action Carbine Used in 1950’s TV Series “Buffalo Bill Jr.” .44 WCF caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 670066. Half nickel/half blued finish, wood stocks with “WINCHESTER” plaque inlaid on both sides of the buttstock. Winchester Model 1892 lever action carbine given by Winchester to production of 1950’s TV “Buffalo Bill Jr.” Descended in the family of the late actor Dick Jones, star of the TV series “Buffalo Bill Jr.” and used by him in the program, now consigned by his estate. Included with this gun are Mr. Jones’ leather gun holster, cartridge belt with prop. cartridges and personalized sterling and 10K gold belt buckle displaying a buffalo’s image and inscribed “Dick Jones.” Also included is a 10X Beaver Stetson cowboy hat with factory marking “Dick Jones” on the inside sweat band. Topping off the lot is a color reproduction of the Dell Comics cover for “Buffalo Bill Jr., Six-guns can’t stop ‘The Black Ghost!’”, showing Jones carrying this carbine and wearing the included gun rig, belt buckle and Stetson hat.
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See Lot 469 for related item. This Winchester is in overall very good +condition showing considerable original muted blue finish on the barrel and loading tube with the majority of the frosty nickel finish on the receiver and buttplate with scattered small spots of erosion from age. All metal surfaces are uncleaned. The bore is bright, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The stocks are good to very good with a pleasing patina and some old scattered mars and scratches from carry and storage. The inlaid “WINCHESTER TRADE MARK” plaques on each side of the buttstock are good to very good with the right side plaque showing remnants of the original red letter coloring. The accompanying gun rig is in overall worn, but generally good condition with the holster’s single loop displaying an old loss to the tab end of the buckling mechanism for the “loop.” The Stetson hat is in overall very good condition. A nice untouched Model 1892 carbine with history to a TV Western produced during the pinnacle of TV shows of that genre with accessories, all worn by the star of the show and descended directly in his family to consignment. $10,000 - $20,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
Hand Guns 469 Colt U.S. Artillery Single Action Army Used During the Filming of “The Range Rider” Colt U.S. Artillery Single Action Army revolver used by TV actor Jock Mahoney during the filming of the 1950’s series “The Range Rider.” .45 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 138292. Re-blued finish, stag grips, two-line patent address, “US” marking on left side of frame. Accompanied by a hand printed note on “From the desk of Dick Jones” letterhead stating: “This 45 caliber single action revolver, serial number 138292, was given to me by my TV partner, Jock Mahoney in 1953. “Jocko” used this Peacemaker during the filming of our TV Western series, the Range Rider, which aired in 1951-1954. (Signed) Dick Jones 12-04-08”. Dick Jones was a star during the heyday of the TV Western, appearing not only in “The Range Rider,” but also performing as the lead in the series “Buffalo Bill Jr.” In addition to the provenance letter, included in this lot is a publicity photo of actors Jock Mahoney and Dick Jones, in Western garb, astride their faithful steeds. Mahoney is wearing a Single Action Army revolver that possibly may be the revolver in this lot. See Lot 468 for related item. This gun is in overall good to very good condition as re-blued. Its action is crisp, the markings are overall good and the bore is very good. The older non-factory stag grips are very good, displaying a pleasing yellow patina and fit this revolver nicely. $2,500 - $5,000
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470 Whitney-Kennedy Lever-Action Carbine Presented to E.E. Stubbs Important factory engraved Presentation Deluxe Whitney-Kennedy lever action rifle, previously the property of Captain Elmer E. Stubbs, early champion rifle shot and celebrated Rocky Mountain Scout, Indian Trader, Guide and Hunter. .44 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N I 577. Double set triggers (working at time of description). Wood stocks. Factory scroll engraving on the receiver surrounding an inscribed panel on the left side “Capt. E. E. Stubbs, Champion Rifle wing shot of the World.” Inscribed panel on the right side “Whitney Arms Co., New Haven, Conn.” and “WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY, CT. U.S.A.” on the top flat of the barrel with a stylized “S” engraved on the center of the dust cover. The breech end of the barrel, lever and fore end cap are also factory scroll engraved. “Captain” Elmer E. Stubbs was a nationally-known championship marksman who ranked among the likes of “Doc” Carver, “Captain” A. H. Bogardus, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody and Annie Oakley. He exhibited his shooting prowess across the country at Wild West Shows, Circuses, County 188
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Fairs and related shooting exhibitions. Stubbs was supplied with several deluxe rifles by the Whitney Arms Co. who also utilized the Captain’s fame in their marketing advertisements. An opportunity to acquire a beautifully engraved and inscribed Champion shooter’s gun accompanied by a three-ring binder containing considerable further information on Stubbs including copies of period newspaper articles citing some of his competitions and associations. Previously in the famed collection of Gaines de Graffenried and pictured on page 95 in Roger N. Conger’s book, Texas Collector: Gaines de Graffenried, with other Stubbs rifles and associated narrative on de Graffenried’s quest for putting together five of Captain Stubbs’ firearms (pages 93-96). This historic rifle is in overall very good condition showing a pleasing grey patina on metal surfaces, crisp action, good bore, very good markings and engraving. The wood stocks are also very good retaining considerable original varnish. The rear sight is the standard adjustable type and the front sight displays an old replaced copper blade. Gaines de Graffenreid, Former Texas Ranger Museum, E.E. Stubbs Book $12,500 - $25,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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471 Winchester Model 1886 .33 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 14729. Showing late standard configurations, half mag, solid frame and a hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Shows a professional refinish with a case colored hammer, lever and fore end cap. Markings are all visible and marbles rear sight. The action is good and the bore is very good. $2,000 - $4,000
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472 **Winchester Model 92 Trapper’s Model SRC .32 WCF caliber, 14” barrel, S/N 961679 with ATF approval letter dated February 23, 2006. Blued finish, wood stocks. The gun retains a flipup ladder rear sight, pinned insert front sight and the saddle ring is present. Rare in this combination of caliber and barrel length. This gun is in overall very good condition showing the majority of its original blue on the loading tube and considerable original blue on the barrel. The receiver and loading lever have gone to a grey patina with scattered pinprick spots of light erosion. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and the bore is overall good. The wood stocks are very good showing betterthan-average graining to the buttstock. There are several minor old mars from storage. $7,000 - $14,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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473 **Winchester Model 20 Junior Trapshooting Outfit .410 caliber, 26” round barrel, full choke, S/N 14187. Barrel marked Mod 20-410. Blued finish with walnut stock. Complete in the original trunk style casing, with the original cleaning rods, hand-held clay pigeon thrower, oil can, opened tube of grease, all of the original pamphlets. Missing the clay targets and boxes of cartridges. Barrel retains some of the blue finish mixing with a patina brown. Some light surface pitting about 1.5” on the top of the barrel from the brass bead. Markings are sharp and crisp. Frame is sharp and crisp with some blue finish mixing with brown. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Case is in very good condition with the original green lining. A very rare set. $1,500 - $2,000
474 **Winchester Model 53 Lever-Action Rifle .25-20 W.C.F. caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 986045. Blue finish, walnut stock and forearm. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel retains most of the original blue finish with an area of wear near the muzzle. The frame has some scratches and spotting to the finish on either side and the underside. The stock and forearm are in very good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
475 J. Stevens Lady ‘s Tip-Up Rifle No. 14 .25 rimfire caliber, 24” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 33053. Marked 14 on lower tang of the stock. With blue finished barrel and nickel plated frame. With Vernier tang rear sight and Beach folding combination front sight. With extra fancy grain walnut stock and fore end. The bore is clean and in very good condition. Barrel retains most of its original finish with slight surface wear near the breech and on the flat top near the breech. With very light spotting near the muzzle. With some areas of oxidization to the nickel on the frame and buttplate. The stocks have some scratches and dings. $1,500 - $2,000 190
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476 **Stevens Pocket Rifle No. 42 Second Issue .22 caliber, 10” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 55090. Blue finished barrel, nickel plated frame, walnut stock. With detachable nickel shoulder stock. Includes leather holster with separate pouch for stock. Excellent bore, in excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
477 Topperweins Cardboard Target Sign with Documents 30” tall by 24” wide. Trick-shot cardboard target art of a profile picture of Uncle Sam by the Topperweins, dated August 7, 1942. Cardboard is of copper color and framed. A ticket stub for this particular show dated August 7, 1942, a Snap Shooting book by “Ad” Topperwein, a Topperwein’s button, and a retirement notice by Topperwein all come in this lot. This show was on a Friday evening held in Dayton, Ohio. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
478 “Protector” Palm Pistol by Chicago Fire Arms Co. .32 Extra Short rimfire, S/N 2576. 75%-85% original nickel with very good gutta percha side plate and grip panel. The action cocks and strikes, but not returning for next shot. Some minor erosion and pitting. Generally good overall. $1,100 - $2,200
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479 Single Shot Derringer, Southerner, by Brown MFG. .41 rimfire, 2.5” octagonal barrel length, S/N 2556. Markings on side of barrel Brown MFG. Co., New Buryport, Mass. Pat Apr 9 -1867 and on top of barrel Southerner. Brass frame with blue barrel and walnut grips. Brass frame has a dark mustard patina with rosewood grips. Barrel retains 80% of blue finish with some case color on the hammer. Overall condition is very excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
482 Factory Engraved Remington Vest Pocket Derringer .22 rimfire caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 70 on interior of grip frame. No other markings on frame or barrel. Nickel plated finish to barrel and frame with scroll engraving. Blue finished hammer and trigger. Walnut grips. The bore is pitted with faint rifling. The original nickel finish is present on the entirety of the pistol, with a few minor abrasions. Blue finish present on trigger and hammer, with light wear from use. Walnut grips in very good condition. $1,500 - $2,500
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480 Single-Shot Derringer by C.H. Ballard .41 caliber , 2.75” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 665. Brass frame with case colored trigger and hammer with markings on top of barrel Ballard’s and on left side of barrel C.H. Ballard & Co., Worcester Mass., Pat’d June 22, 1869. Has rosewood grips with bird’s-head butt. Barrel has sharp line with nice grey patina and good markings. Brass frame has been cleaned. Bore is good. Grips are good with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
481 Single-Shot Derringer by C. H. Ballard .41 caliber rimfire, 2.75” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 2545. Brass frame with blue barrel. Hammer and trigger show traces of case color. Markings on top of barrel Ballard’s and on left side C.H. Ballard & Co., Worcester, Mass., Pat’d June 22, 1869. Has walnut grips with bird’s-head butt. Frame has a dark brown to black patina. Barrel is sharp and crisp and retains 35% of original blue finish blending to a grey. Trigger and hammer have traces of case color. Walnut grips have a dark brown patina. $1,000 - $1,500
483 Cased Remington Double Derringer .41 RF caliber, 3” barrels, S/N 299. Marked on top of barrel Remington Arms Company Ilion, N.Y. Engraved and gold-plated with pearl grips. Bottom of grip strap is marked with an E. All screws were blued. Cased in a non-factory walnut case. Retaining most of the gold plating with a very nice factory scroll-style engraving on the frame, barrel and backstrap. Factory original pearl grips have a crack running through the escutcheon on the left side. Bores are good with some pitting. This is a very attractive Derringer. Ex Larry Brown $1,500 - $2,500
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484 Colt Single Action Army Revolver .44-40 caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 176378. Rolled die marked Colt Frontier 6 Shooter on left side of barrel. All numbers match. Blue case colored finished with hard rubber grips with rampant Colt logo. Two-line patent address on left side of frame and rampant Colt in circle. This gun was manufactured in 1898. Revolver overall is very sharp and crisp. It retains a lot of the original blue finish on barrel, ejector housing, cylinder, backstrap and triggerguard. Frame shows a lot of original case coloring. Grips are very good and bore will clean to better. Original roll die .44-40 hardly come up for sale. A rare gun to own. $7,000 - $8,500
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485 Black Powder Colt Single-Action Army Revolver in Original “Slim Jim” Holster by J.F. Bond of Trinidad, CO .45 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 34918. All matching numbers, barrel has JTC and “P” with large “C” indicating a condemned revolver that was sold for civilian use. Blued and case hardened finish. Comes with a hand-tooled leather “Slim Jim” holster made by J.F. Bond, Trinidad, Colorado. Also included is a notebook of 37 letters from the Colorado ranch owner, from where this revolver came. Included in the family letters are four letters from J.K. Rogers to his wife on J.F. Bond Saddlery and Harness Company letterhead (two different styles). Most of the letters are from Joseph Kirtley Rogers (A.B.A.M. LL.D.) to his wife Jennie E. (Robards) Rogers and date from 1878 to 1883. J.K. Rogers was born in Fayette County, Kentucky on the 14th of November, 1828 to William and Frances Rogers. The couple moved to Marion County, MO when their infant son was not yet two years of age. The wilderness of Missouri offered apparently unlimited game. It was said of William Rogers: “To shoot at these was the father’s delight, and he seldom missed his game. His excessive fondness of the gun led him to the only sin which those who knew him laid to his charge, that of betting at shooting matches for the fun of pitting his sill against the best. It is said that he was never excelled as a marksman, except when he grew excited. On rainy days, or when he would go for the horses, or in search of a stray sheep, his gun - which he named Tecumseh - was his companion. He would bring two or three wild turkeys from a tree with a single bullet. His widow still recounts his exploits with a zest that stirs the blood.” (Carr, O.A. Memorial of J.K. Rogers and Christian College. John Burns Publishing Company, 1885. pp. 15-16) It is unclear whether his son embraced his zeal for shooting or whether this gun was merely for protection. 194
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In 1857, Rogers came to Christian College in Columbia, MO to assume the Presidency. The college was one of the few in the West to provide an education for women. One of the first women Rogers brought into the college, even before he assumed the top position, was Vinnie Ream, at the time the youngest student there, and apparently under everyone’s protection. Lavinia Ellen Ream (1847-1914) would go on to become a world-renowned sculptor, and the only one to “sweet-talk” the President, Abraham Lincoln, into sitting for half an hour a day for five months so she could make model his likeness - the only one from life - and later to be transferred to white marble for the Capitol rotunda. She married a lieutenant in the U.S. Army and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. J.K. Rogers gave up his position with the College at the end of the school year in 1877. In his Farewell Address, to the Board of Trustees, he said: “To-day closes my connection with Christian College as its executive head. This step is taken...not [as] the result of a decline of interest... not yea of any disagreement between you and myself as to its management. It is caused solely by the imperative demand for rest and recuperation, which my impaired health imposes upon me.” (Carr, 1885: 223) Just a year later, Rogers left Columbia and headed for the Rocky Mountains, a popular place for tuberculosis recovery as well as other ailments. The first letter is from Denver, CO letting the family know he had arrived, and was trying to arrange passage into the mountains. By midAugust, he is not so sure this will work: “I begin to doubt is the trip will benefit me as much as I had hoped.” And the following week he writes that he thinks his problem will turn out to be asthma, not consumption. In September they passed through Colorado Springs on the way to Pueblo. There he “learned a great deal more of the cattle & sheep business.... I am much more favorably impressed with the sheep BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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hundreds of miles. Rogers returned to Columbia in the autumn, trying to avoid winter in the mountains. There are about 4 letters from 1882 and 1883, most from sons to their mother, one at the top is from the “Home Ranch,” suggesting J.K. did finally get around to purchasing something. One of the letters from August 1882 is a sympathy note. JK died on August 24th. A resolution from 1883 states: That we tender to Sister J.K. Rogers who was the 1st Vice Pres. in Missouri for the Christian Womans Board of Missions our heartfelt sympathies in her great bereavement.... That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes and that a copy of them be furnished “The Christian” and “Monitor” for publication. (As a side note: an ebay seller just offered a postcard picturing “J.K. Roger’s entrance, Christian College, Columbia, Missouri.”) Barrel is smooth with light patina brown and bright blue in the protected areas. Ejector housing has most of the blue finish with wear on the tip of ejector and on the outer edge from holster wear. Cylinder is very sharp and crisp with blue in the flutes and the outer section is a patina brown. Frame has holster wear to the high points with lots of the original case colors. Backstrap and triggerguard shows wear with blue in the protected areas. Grips have some nicks and dings with some original varnished finish remaining. Holster is in outstanding condition with very crisp markings. Hand tooling and seams are excellent. $12,000 - $15,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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486 Rampant Colt Bronze Rampant Colt bronze marked “10 of 12” in gold with two gold hand prints. Stands 16” tall by 11” in width at widest point. Weighs 11 lbs. This is a great bronze with a beautiful antiqued patina. Comes with the wood shipping crate. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
488 Colt SA Black Powder Army Revolver .45 caliber, 4.75” barrel length, S/N 108982, all matching. Two-line barrel address and patent dates marked on left side of frame. .45 caliber marked on triggerguard. Blued barrel, fluted cylinder and frame. Oiled walnut grips with a six-point German silver star on right side of grips. The frame, cylinder, barrel, back strap, trigger and triggerguard all have a nice even plum patina. The grips are good with nicks and dings. Small chip on the upper right side of grip near back strap. Bore has some pitting. $1,000 - $1,500 196
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487 *Colt SA Army Black Powder Revolver .38 W.C. F. caliber, 4.75” barrel length, S/N 141873, ca. 1891. Double-line barrel address on top of barrel. Patent dates on left side of frame. “.38 W.C.F.” marked on left side of barrel. Case colored frame and hammer. Blue barrel and fluted cylinder. Hard checkered black rubber grips with Rampant Colt logo on each side of the grips. Comes with a period leather tooled holster. Holster has a border along the edges with blooming daisies at the corners. The frame and hammer have an untouched plum patina. The barrel and fluted cylinder retain little blue that blends to a plum patina giving the gun a nice even look. The markings are sharp and crisp. The grips are good, but do have some nicks and dings. Bore has strong rifling with some pitting in the grooves. The leather holster is good with some flaking and has a hole where the muzzle sits in the holster. $2,000 - $3,000
489 Colt Model 1877 Lightning DA Revolver .38 caliber, 4.5” barrel length, S/N 109174. Colt markings on barrel. Case colored frame with blue barrel, cylinder, hammer, trigger, triggerguard and screw heads. Ejectorless with black hard rubber checkered grips and Rampant Colt logo. Vivid and sharp case coloring on frame. Most of the blue remains on the barrel, cylinder, hammer, trigger, triggerguard and screw heads. Some gray visible at muzzle. Grips are very good. Bore is very good. $2,500 - $3,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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490 Colt Model 1877 Lightning DA Revolver .38 caliber, 3.5” barrel length, S/N 3176. Colt markings on barrel. Nickel finish with blued hammer, trigger, cylinder pin and screw heads. Ejectorless with black hard rubber checkered grips and Rampant Colt logo. Most of the original nickel finish remains on the fame, backstrap and barrel with some flaking at the muzzle and cylinder. Minor salt and pepper pitting on the backstrap and triggerguard. Most of the blue remains on the hammer and trigger. Grips are good. Bore is bright and shiny. $1,000 - $1,500
491 Colt Model 1877 Lightning DA Revolver .38 caliber, 3.5” barrel length, S/N 61462. Colt markings on top of barrel. Nickel finish with blue cylinder pin, hammer, trigger and screw heads. Ejectorless with black hard rubber checkered grips with Rampant Colt logo. Retains most of the original nickel finish with some salt and pepper pitting on the back strap and frame around triggerguard. Retains most of the blue finish on the cylinder pin, hammer, trigger and screw heads. Bore is good. $1,000 - $1,500
492 Colt Model 1877 Lightning DA Revolver .38 caliber, 3.5” barrel length, S/N 97429. Colt markings on top of barrel. Nickel finish with blue cylinder pin, hammer, trigger and screw heads. Ejectorless with black checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt logo. Retains most of the original nickel finish with some minor salt and pepper pitting on back strap and some wear on frame in front of cylinder from cartridge flash. Retains most of the bright blue finish on the cylinder pin, hammer, trigger and screw heads. Bore is good. $1,000 - $1,500
493 Colt Model 1878 Double-Action Revolver .45 Colt caliber, 4.75” barrel length with ejector, S/N 48678. Blue finish with black hard rubber checkered grips and Colt logo. Address markings in two lines on barrel and .45 on left side of barrel. The frame and barrel retain some of the blue with an even patina. There are some scratches that are visible on the frame. The grips are in very good condition. Minor scratches on the grips. Bore is in very good condition. Overall condition is good. $1,000 - $1,500
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494 **Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 Colt caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 313910. Blued and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, ivory grips. Factory letter states: .45 caliber. Barrel length: 4.75”. Blue Finish. Type of Stocks: Not Listed. Shipped to: Richards & Conover, Kansas City, MO. Date of Shipment: October 21, 1910. Number of Guns in Shipment: 6. This revolver is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its bright original blue finish on the barrel assembly, cylinder and areas of original blue on the straps. The frame and hammer show considerable original case colors. The bore is overall fine, the markings are sharp and the action is crisp. The two-piece ivory grips are overall very good with an old chip to the left grip at the back of the triggerguard and another old chip on the right grip near the top of the backstrap. $3,000 - $5,000
495 Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 41875. Blued and case hardened finish, all matching numbers including barrel, wood grips. With factory letter, which states: .45 caliber. Barrel length: Not Listed (Remarks section notes 7.5” barrel length was “considered standard issue for that time period”). Blue finish. Type of Stocks: Not Listed (Remarks section notes walnut stocks as “considered standard issue for that time period”). Shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. Date of Shipment: August 19, 1879. Number of guns in shipment: 10. This early Colt Single Action is in overall very good condition showing traces of original blue in protected areas of the barrel, ejector rod housing and straps; also some faint original case colors in protected areas of frame with balance of gun gone to a brown patina. The action is crisp, the bore very good to fine and the markings are strong. The grips are overall good with some original finish remaining and some scattered wear and old mars, principally confined to the lower portion of the left grip. On the lower right side of the frame, barely visible, is an upside down name “Jacinto A” etched on the metal. $3,000 - $6,000
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American Sporting Arms — Hand Guns 496 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model Revolver .45 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 123273. 1887 manufacturing date. Blue finish. Matching serial numbers on all visible parts. Hard rubber grips with eagle and shield design. Accompanying the revolver are factory documents stating it was sold toE.C. Meacham Arms Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, February 27, 1888. The bore is pitted. The blue finish is not present on most of the revolver, with peppering on areas of the barrel, frame, triggerguard and back strap. The grips are in very good condition. $12,000 - $15,000
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497 **Colt Model 1878 “Frontier” DA Revolver .38 W.C.F. caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 49629. Top line marked Colt’s PT F. A. Mfg. Co. Hartford Ct. U.S.A. with caliber marking on left of barrel. Blue finish with hard rubber birds head profile grips. Front sight is a target style sight installed by Colt. With a blade and pin in the base. The gun retains most of the original blue finish, with areas of wear near the muzzle on the barrel and on the ejector. Some flaking of the blue on the right side of the barrel. Also around the front sight and on the ejector tube. Cylinder with most of the high blue finish and the frame has some wear to the high lines. A little flaking of the blue on the left side of frame near the top of the grip. The backstrap and underside of the triggerguard also have worn areas to the finish. The grips are in very good condition. Bore is excellent. Rare caliber. $2,200 - $2,800
498 Colt Lightning Revolver .38 caliber, 4.5” round barrel length with ejector, S/N 92513, matching. Double-line barrel address; left side of barrel is marked “Colt D.A. 38.” Patent dates are marked on left side of frame. Rampant Colt logo marked on left side of frame above the trigger. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Nickel-plated with hard black checkered rubber grips with Rampant Colt Logo on each side. Hammer, trigger and screw heads are blued. Retains most of the nickel finish with some flaking on the ejector, triggerguard and backstrap. The grips are very good. Markings are sharp and crisp. The bore has strong rifling with some pitting. $1,500 - $2,500
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499 Colt Single Action Army Black Powder First Generation Revolver .44-40 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 52759. Blued and case hardened finish, etched “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” panel on left side of barrel, raised carved steer head ivory grips. Expertly restored by Turnbull’s Restorations. This early Colt Single Action Army is in beautiful fine condition as restored by Turnbull. It shows approximately 99%+ of its mirror blue finish on the barrel assembly, cylinder and straps with the restored etched panel prominently displayed. The restored case colors on the frame and hammer are expertly accomplished and vivid. The niter blue trigger and screws also show striking restored color. The bore is very good, the action crisp and the markings are also very good. The ivory grips are in fine condition and fitted nicely to this revolver. Beautiful workmanship in the restoration of this ca 1880 “Peacemaker.” $4,500 - $9,000 200
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500 **Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver .32 W.C.F. caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 250960. Blued and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, checkered black hard rubber grips. This Colt revolver is in overall very good + condition showing 30% original blue on the barrel, brown patina on the cylinder and ejector rod housing with traces of original blue finish in protected areas of the trigger guard and backstrap. The frame also shows traces of original case colors in protected areas with the balance gone to a silvery tone and brown patina. The action is crisp, the markings very good and the bore is very good +. The grips are overall good showing wear from handling. $1,800 - $3,600
501 **Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver .32 W.C.F., 4.75” barrel, S/N 318560. Blued and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, checkered black hard rubber grips. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original bright blue finish on the barrel, ejector rod housing, triggerguard and backstrap. The cylinder also shows the majority of its original bright finish with losses consisting of circular lines from cylinder rotation. The frame and hammer show the majority of their original case colors and both sides of the trigger display bright niter blue original finish. The bore is fine, the action and markings are crisp and the grips are fine. $3,500 - $7,000
502 **Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver .32 W.C.F. caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 324006. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber grips. Includes factory letter which states: .32/20 caliber. Blue finish. 7.5” barrel. Type of stocks: Not Listed. Shipped to: Jensen-Byrd Co., Spokane, WA Date of shipment: September 20, 1912. Number of guns in shipment: 2. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its bright original blue finish on the barrel assembly and cylinder. The triggerguard and backstrap show considerable bright original finish and the frame and hammer display the majority of their original vivid case colors. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The grips are also fine. Both sides of the trigger retain the majority of the bright niter blue finish. $3,500 - $7,000
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503 **Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver .38 W.C.F. caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 227805. Blue and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, checkered black hard rubber grips. This Colt is in overall fine condition showing considerable original blued finish on the barrel with holster wear to the left side primarily. The ejector rod housing and cylinder display the majority of their original finish with the triggerguard and backstrap showing considerable original finish. The frame and hammer show the majority of their original case colors with some areas gone to a silver tone. The action is crisp, the markings sharp and the bore is near fine. The top of the front sight has been reduced. The grips are in overall fine condition. $3,000 - $5,000
504 **Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver .38 W.C.F. caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 266194. Blued and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, checkered black hard rubber grips. This gun is in overall very good condition showing scattered areas of original muted blue finish on the barrel, cylinder and straps with the balance gone to an uncleaned plum brown patina. The frame shows traces of original case colors in protected areas with the balance gone to a silvery tone. The action and markings are crisp, the bore fine and the grips are overall very good with the initials “S D” scratched into the bottom of the right grip. $2,000 - $3,000
505 **Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver .32 W.C.F. caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 191564. Blue and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, checkered black hard rubber grips. Includes factory letter which states: .32/20 caliber. 7.5” barrel. Blue finish. Stocks: Not listed. Sold to: Anaconda Copper Mining Co., Butte, Montana. Shipped to: M Wells Hdwe. (address not listed). Date of shipment: November 22, 1899. Number of guns in shipment: 1. In addition to the factory letter, this Colt is accompanied by various Anaconda Mining Co. stock certificates, two Colt Manufacturing Co. stock certificates, an 1881-dated bank draft from the S.T. Hauser & Co. Bank signed by Hauser (Hauser was an early pioneer of the Montana Territory, and later Governor) and other materials regarding Butte, Montana. This Bisley is in overall very good condition showing original blue in protected areas of the barrel assembly, cylinder and straps. The frame shows considerable original case colors mixed with some silvery toning. The bore is very good, the action crisp and the markings sharp. The grips are also very good displaying even wear. $3,000 - $6,000
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506 **Colt Single Action Army Revolver .38 W.C.F. caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 345125. Blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips. This gun is in overall very good + condition showing scattered original blue on the barrel, the majority of the original blue on the ejector housing, triggerguard and backstrap with considerable original blue remaining on the cylinder. The frame shows traces of original case colors in protected areas with the balance gone to a silvery tone. The bore is very good, the markings good, the action crisp and the grips very good. $2,000 - $3,000 507 Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double-Action Revolver .38 caliber, 4.5” barrel with ejector, S/N 128646. Barrel with two-line address marking, with caliber marking on the left side of the barrel. Blue barrel with checkered hard rubber grips. Includes hand-tooled leather holster with brass tacks. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned to better condition. The barrel and cylinder retain most of the original blue finish, with some areas of fading and wear. The frame has a mottled grey and plum patina, with the backstrap and triggerguard having patches of blue, fading to a grey. The grips are in good condition. The holster has some wear to the leather, but is in good overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
508 Colt Single Action Army Revolver in an Original Shoulder Holster .41 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 142713. Matching serial numbers. Top of barrel marked -Colt’s PT. F.A. MFG Co. Hartford, CT. U.S.A., with Colt Frontier Six Shooter on the left side of the barrel. 1871, ‘72 and ‘75 patent dates in two lines with colt trademark. Hard rubber grips with eagle and shield pattern. Includes tooled leather shoulder strap. All metal parts have a dark grey patina, with areas of spotting throughout. The right grip shows some slight wear near the top of the backstrap. The bore could use a cleaning, but is in good overall condition. The leather holster is heavily worn, with some separation to the sewing. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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509 Colt Model 1877 Lightning DA Revovler .38 caliber, 2.5” barrel length, S/N 49029, Nickel finish with blued screws, hammer, triggerguard and cylinder pin. Ejectorless with hard rubber grips. Retaining most of the original blue on the parts described. Retaining most of the nickel finish. A very minute flake on the muzzle, and some minute powder staining on the front of the cylinder around the chambers. Grips are excellent and the bore is excellent. This overall is very close to a mint revolver. $2,000 - $3,000
510 *Colt Single Action Army .32-20 caliber, 4.75” round barrel, S/N 331531. Two-line barrel address; two-line patent markings. Blue and case colored finish. Hard rubber grips. In a holster marked Frank Trinidad Colorado. Barrel and ejector show much of the original blue finish with some wear from holster on the left side of barrel. Cylinder has most of the blue with some wear. Frame is silvery grey with some case colors in the protected areas. Grips are excellent. $3,000 - $4,000
511 Factory Engraved Colt DA Model 1889 .38 caliber, 4.5” barrel length, S/N 71641, scroll factory engraved silver-plated frame, barrel, triggerguard and backstrap. Gold-plated factory engraved fluted cylinder. Three-line barrel address on top of the barrel and marked “Colt DA .38” on left side of barrel. Blued hammer and trigger. Pearl grips. The barrel, frame, triggerguard and backstrap retain much of the silver-plated finish with some flaking. On the bottom side of the barrel at the muzzle shows flaking. The cylinder retains some of the gold plating in the flutes and engraved patterns. The trigger and the hammer retain some of the blue finish. Pearl grips are good with a yellowing patina. The bore has strong rifling with some pitting in the grooves. Can clean to better. Markings are good. $2,000 - $4,000 204
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512 **Colt Single Action Army First Generation Revolver .45 colt caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 339740. Blue finish with case hardened frame and hammer. Hard rubber grips. Accompanying the revolver is a factory letter stating that it was shipped to an Elmira Arms Company of Elmira, New York c/o Edgar L. Kipple on July 1, 1920. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned. The blue finish is present on most of the barrel, with some scratches to the ejector rod and cylinder The finish is worn on parts of the triggerguard and back strap, fading to a plum patina. The hammer has strong case colors, with some wear to the coloring on the frame, and fading to a grey. Grips are in very good condition. $3,500 - $5,000
513 Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 123945. Silver finish, matching visible numbers, smooth old ivory grips. Included copy of factory letter states: .45 caliber. 4.75” barrel. Nickel finish. Type of Stocks: Rubber. Sold and shipped to: Western Arms & Cartridge Company. Address: Chicago, Ills. Date of shipment: June 25, 1888. Number of guns in shipment: 4. This gun is in overall very good condition as re-finished, likely ca WW II era. Approximately 98% of that old silver finish is remaining, the bore is very good. The action and markings are crisp. The grips are in fine condition and display a beautiful yellow tone. $2,000 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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514 Contemporary Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 102495. Matching serial numbers. Two-line address on the barrel, with three-line patent markings. Nickel-plated finish with a gold plated cylinder and blue finished screws. All parts with elaborate scroll engravings. Checkered hard rubber grips. The bore is in very good condition. This is an original black powder single action Army revolver that has been re-plated with re-blued screws, and custom engraved. The grips are a later addition. Very good overall condition. $4,000 - $5,000
516 Colt Single Action Army Revolver .44-40 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 173532, circa 1897. Nickel finish with extra cylinder. Left side of barrel is marked Colt Frontier Six Shooter. This revolver was sent back to the factory and renickeled. Extra cylinder has rampart colt markings on the rear. Retaining most of the nickel finish. Grips are excellent. Bore is very good. $1,500 - $2,500
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515 ** Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver .41 Colt caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 245784 with matching visible numbers. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips. This Colt is in overall very good to near fine condition showing considerable original blue on the barrel assembly and straps along with areas of original case colors on the receiver with balance gone to a brown patina. The action is crisp, the markings sharp and the bore is near fine. The grips are also near fine. $2,000 - $4,000
517 Colt London Single Action Army Revolver .455 Eley caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 97963. Blue and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, British proofed, wood grips. This scarce Single Action is in overall very good to fine condition showing bright original blue finish on the barrel, ejector rod housing, triggerguard and backstrap. The cylinder displays muted original blue in the flutes with the balance gone to a pleasing grey tone. The frame and hammer show considerable original case colors. The action is crisp, the markings sharp and the grips are in fine condition retaining the majority of their original finish and show an old stamped “1” on the bottom of the right grip. The bore is very good with some areas of light erosion. A wonderful London Single Action in the scarce caliber of .455 Eley of which only 1,150 were produced in the First Generation standard model series. $3,000 - $5,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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518 Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 110598. Nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber eagle grips. Includes copy of factory letter which states: .45 caliber. Barrel length: 4.75” Finish: Nickel. Type of Stocks: Rubber. Shipped to: Hartley & Graham, New York, NY. Date of Shipment: August 2, 1884. Number of guns in shipment: 50. This Single Action is in overall very good condition showing approximately 30% original nickel finish with the balance gone to a dark patina and some light erosion visible at firing areas. The hammer shows considerable case colors. The action crisp and the markings are good. The bore is fair to good with scattered pinprick pitting. The grips are worn from carry and handling with the left grip showing repair to a break along the back side and horizontal crack near the Rampant Colt logo. $2,000 - $4,000
519 **Colt Single Action Army Revolver .44-40 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 325531. Blued and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, checkered wood grips. Includes copy of factory letter states: .44-40 caliber. 4.75” barrel. Blue Finish. Type of Stocks: Not Listed. Shipped to: A. Deutz & Brothers & Son, Laredo, TX. Date of Shipment: February 15, 1913. Number of Guns in Shipment: 3. This gun is in overall very good uncleaned condition showing a heavy dark patina with scattered pinprick pitting. The action is crisp, the bore is very good as are the checkered wood grips. The barrel address is light but the patent markings on the left side of the frame and serial numbers are sharp. $2,000 - $4,000
520 **Colt Single Action Army Revolver .32-20 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 316719. Blue and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, checkered black hard rubber grips. Includes copy of factory letter which states: .32-20 caliber. 4.75” barrel. Blue finish. Type of Stocks: Not Listed. Shipped To: Richards & Conover Hdwe Co., Kansas City, MO. Shipped on: April 3, 1911. Number of guns in shipment: 5. This Colt is in overall very good + condition showing considerable original blue on the cylinder, traces of original blue in protected areas of the barrel and straps. Traces of original case colors also visible on hammer and in protected areas of frame. The action is very crisp, the markings sharp, the bore is very good to fine and the grips are very good. $2,000 - $4,000
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521 **Colt Single Action Army Revolver .38 W.C.F. caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 348506. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips. Includes copy of factory letter which states: .38-40 caliber. Barrel Length: 7.5” Blue finish. Type of Stocks: Rubber. Sold to: Townley Metal & Hardware Co., Kansas City, Missouri. Shipped to: Lewis & Son, address not listed in records. Date of shipment: February 2, 1926. Number of guns in shipment: 1. This gun is in overall fine condition displaying the majority of its original blue on the barrel assembly, cylinder and straps. The majority of its original case colors also remain present on the frame and hammer. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp The grips are in equally fine condition. $2,750 - $4,750
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522 Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver .44-40 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 152425. Blue and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, thick two-piece old ivory grips. Included is copy of factory letter which states: .44-40 caliber. 7.5” barrel. Blue finish. Type of Stocks: Not Listed. Sold and shipped to: Krakauer, Zork & Moye, El Paso, Texas. Shipped on December 15, 1893. Number of guns in shipment: 3. This desirable Texas-shipped early “Frontier Six Shooter” is in overall very good to near fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish on the barrel, considerable original blue on the ejector rod housing and straps with original blue in the flutes of the cylinder and on partial areas of the cylinder face. The frame displays some areas of original case color (where protected) with the balance gone to a pleasing combination of silver tone and brown. The hammer shows considerable original case colors. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The grips are very good to fine and although not of Colt manufacture, are old and finely made showing yellowing and age cracks on the butt. $3,000 - $6,000
523 Colt Model 1877 “Lightning” Revolver .38 caliber, 3.5” round barrel, S/N 90234. Ejectorless frame, nickel finish, pearl grips. Included is a factory letter which states: .38 caliber. 3.5” barrel. Nickel finish. Type of stocks: Not Listed. Shipped to: E. C. Meacham Arms Co., St. Louis, Missouri. Date of Shipment: February 1, 1893. Accompanied by a custom-made wood partitioned box with cartridge block, cartridges and combination twoheaded screwdriver. This gun is in overall very good to fine condition showing the majority of its nickel finish with star stamped on right rear triggerguard bow. The markings are sharp, action is crisp at time of description and the bore is very good +. The period pearl grips are in overall very good to fine condition showing an beautiful iridescent quality. This Model 1877 was returned to the Colt Factory as evidenced by the star marking on the trigger bow. The barrel address is of the later type used on Police Positive DA revolvers and also has the later integral front sight. An additional letter accompanies this lot dated Dec. 18, 1985, and written by the late Dr. Richard C. Marohn suggesting too that the barrel is of later vintage, making it possible this Colt was re-worked at one time at the factory. Customized wood casing is made from a 1960s era Colt box for a Lord and Lady pair of .22 caliber derringers. $1,400 - $1,800 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
American Sporting Arms — Hand Guns 524 Historic Colt Model 1878 DA Revolver Presented to Sheriff of S.F. .45 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 12246. Nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips. Lanyard ring present. With period inscription on backstrap “Presented to Peter Hopkins, Sheriff of City & County S.F., 1885;” with documents binder. Accompanying this Colt is a copy of a photo of Sheriff Hopkins and copies of period newspaper articles covering some of his actions while Sheriff including his officiating at two Court-ordered hangings and his thwarting of the attempts of a mob, in 1886, to lynch an alleged murderer of a popular young girl while he was being held in Hopkins’ custody during trial. Peter Hopkins was born in St. Louis, Missouri. After fighting in the Mexican War of 1846, he came to California and moved to San Francisco. He served as that City & County’s Sheriff during the years of 1885 and 1886. During that time, he was also the City’s Fire Commissioner. Interestingly, one of the copies of newspaper articles contained in the documents binder (San Francisco Bulletin; February 6, 1885) announces a gathering of individuals at the Sheriff’s house where he was presented “a very valuable and handsome gold badge ...surmounted by an American eagle bearing the arms of San Francisco county ...the center of the badge is enameled with the stars and stripes in red, white and blue ...the words ‘Sheriff. San Francisco’ appear on the badge with the monogram ‘P.H.’ beautifully worked in diamonds in the center ...the inscription on the reverse reads ‘Presented to Peter Hopkins by his friends. 1885.’” Is it possible the Colt was presented at the same time and not reported to the press? This gun was previously in the famous Charles du Pont collection until the year after his death (2009). It has since been in the collection of our consignor. A great piece of early California and San Francisco law enforcement history worthy of display in any public museum or serious private collection. This Colt is in overall very good + condition showing considerable original finish with losses primarily on part of the cylinder and on the right rear side of the frame. The back of the hammer displays considerable original niter blue finish as do a couple of the revolver’s screw heads. The action and bore are very good, the markings sharp and the grips are very good to near fine. $14,000 - $28,000
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525 Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 104377. Blued finish, matching visible numbers, wood grips. Includes factory letter which states: .45 caliber. 5.5” barrel. Blue finish. Stocks: Not Listed. Sold & Shipped to: N. Curry & Bro., San Francisco, California. Date of Shipment: Dec. 21, 1885. Number of guns in shipment: 3 This gun is in overall good to very good condition showing a general dark patina to metal surfaces with some older touch-up blue. The action and bore are good, the markings are sharp and the grips are very good. $2,000 - $3,000
526 : Colt Single Action Army Revolver .44-40 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 57130. Nickel finish, wood grips. Includes factory letter which states: .44/40 caliber. Barrel length: Not Listed. Finish: Nickel. Type of Stocks: Not Listed. Shipped to: Hartley & Graham, New York, NY. Date of Shipment: July 20, 1880. Number of Guns in Shipment: 50. This Colt is in overall very good condition displaying scattered traces of original nickel with the balance of the gun gone to a grey patina. Some spots of erosion at the muzzle. Good bore, crisp action and good markings. The grips are overall good to very good with some old scattered mars from carry and storage. $2,750 - $3,750
527 **Colt Single Action Army Revolver .44-40 caliber, 4.75” round barrel, S/N 221989. Blue barrel and cylinder with case colored frame. Right side of barrel with roll die markings Colt Frontier Six Shooter, two-line patent markings with Rampart Colt. Hard rubber grips. All markings are very sharp and crisp. Barrel still retains some of the original blue finish, cylinder with blue in the protected areas. Frame is silvery grey with some case colors in the protected areas. Grips are very good. Bore is good. $2,500 - $4,000
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528 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Property of Major John Burke, Associate of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody .45 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 111172, blue and case hardened finish, matching numbers, checkered black hard rubber grips. Includes holster, cartridge money belt and documents file with history as previously being the property of Major John Burke, business manager to and longtime personal friend of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. Colt factory letter included. Factory letter states: .45 caliber. 7.5” barrel. Blue finish. Rubber grips. Shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY. Shipped July 31, 1884. Number of guns in shipment: 50. Major John Burke began his friendship with Cody on the plains of Nebraska some 50 years before their deaths in 1917. Burke, who early on was given the name “Scarface” by his Indian friends, traveled the West with Buffalo Bill and became his personal business manager and press representative when the Wild West Shows were initiated. Burke accompanied Cody throughout Europe on tour and was also a journalist of note, writing extensively about his experiences on the plains. Burke passed away from pneumonia just two months after the death of his longtime SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
best friend, Cody, some at the time saying his passing was due to his weakened condition from that loss. Accompanying this lot is a binder including sepia tone copies of two portrait photos of the “Major,” numerous other copies of publicity and behind-the-scenes photos of the Wild West Show (some with “Burke & Atwell, Press Photographers, Chicago” stampings on the backs), an original unpublished photo copy of Buffalo Bill in a horse-drawn carriage with Burke seen standing in a crowd near the showman and copies of period newspaper articles on Burke’s death, a photocopy of the Eulogy presented at Cody’s funeral services, a copy of a Western Union Telegram from Burke to Alfred Heimer stating sympathy to the Cody family and a copy of another Western Union Telegram signed “Louie” notifying Alfred Heimer, Cody’s personal attendant and long-time friend, of the passing of Buffalo Bill dated Jan. 11, 1917. Provenance of this lot includes a notarized statement, dated April 27, 2007, from Western historian and collector Dave Zerbe, indicating the materials in this lot descended into his family through Marie Neithammer, the niece of Cody’s personal attendant, Alfred Heimer. Marie, as a child was referred to as “his little flower” by Cody and there are two copies of photos of Neithammer included in the accompanying binder, one as a child with Buffalo Bill and another as a young woman sitting on the back of a carriage. Our consignor obtained these pieces from the sale of the Zerbe collection on March 28, 2007 by Little John’s Auction Service. A fine addition to any collection of early Western historical pieces from perhaps the closest longtime friend of the greatest showman of his time, Buffalo Bill and descended through the family of one of Cody’s other closest associates, Alfred Heimer. This gun is in overall very good condition showing an overall dark patina with holster wear to the muzzle and scattered pitting and remnants of what appears to be an old reblue. The front sight has an interesting brass “cap” that has ingeniously raised the front targeting plane. The action is good, all visible numbers are matching and the grips are worn but in overall good condition. The bore shows considerable firing and the cylinder displays old wear between the stops. The double-loop leather holster is in overall good condition with leather tie down added and a period monogram on the front of what appears to be the stylized initials “MB”. The combination money/cartridge belt is maker-marked “El Paso Saddlery Co., Makers, El Paso, Tex.,” is stamped “45,” with early square metal buckle and is in well-worn condition. Major John Burke, Buffalo Bill Cody Business Manager $7,500 - $15,000
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529 **Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 5.5� barrel, S/N 343205. Factory engraved, original factory nickel-plated. Carved long horn pearl grips with gold long horns garnet eyes, six Mexican gold pieces, nine rose colored gold inlays, eight small diamond-shaped gold inlays. Very sharp and crisp revolver retaining most of the original nickel plating that has never been polished with nice tarnish look. Grips are outstanding. There is a little wear on the face of the cylinder with evidence of being fired. This revolver was once in the collection of Charlie Schreiner. collection of Charlie Schreiner. $35,000 - $70,000
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530 Smith and Wesson Second Model American Top Break Large Frame Revolver .44 S&W American caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 22377. Nickel finish, wood grips, screw-in threaded lanyard ring hole in butt strap. Assembly number 372 on back of cylinder, back of barrel and on barrel release latch. This revolver is in overall very good condition showing approx. 40% original nickel finish with balance of metal surfaces gone to a grey patina. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and the grips are overall good with some old mars to the left grip and three old “hash marks” on the base edge of that grip. The bore is overall fair +. The trigger is of the pointed variation and the hammer is notched to lock over the rear tab of the barrel latch. $1,750 - $3,500
531 Smith and Wesson .44 Double-Action Frontier Model Revolver Desirable .44-40 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 6848. Nickel finish, matching numbers, checkered black hard rubber grips. Included is factory letter which states: .44/40 caliber. 4” barrel. Nickel finish. Checkered black hard rubber grips. Shipped on January 19, 1897. Delivered to Henry Rivers, Rowayton, CT. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only 15,340 of this “Frontier” model were manufactured in the .44-40 caliber version. This revolver is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original finish. The action is crisp, the markings sharp and the bore is very good +. The hammer and trigger show vivid original case colors. The grips are overall good to very good with an old repair to a crack on the butt area of the right grip. There is also very lightly scratched on the rear right side of the frame “APR #71” just above the top of the grip. $1,400 - $2,800
532 **Stevens New Model Pocket Rifle No. 40 .22 caliber, 10” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 30636. Blue finished barrel with nickel-plated frame, round triggerguard and detachable shoulder stock. Folding rear sight and globe-type front sight. Walnut grips. With period leather case for stock and pistol. With only minor wear to the finish from tip-up action near the breech. Excellent bore, excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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533 Hopkins & Allen Army Model Revolver .44 rimfire caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 159. Blue finish to all metal parts. Serial number on underside of barrel and on ejector rod. Top flat of frame marked Hopkins & Allen M’F’G Co. Pat Mch 28. 71 May 27. 73, and XL No. 8. Hard rubber checkered grips. The bore is in good condition and could be cleaned to very good. The blue finish is worn from most of the revolver, leaving a silver patina. Grips in very good condition. $1,500 - $2,500
534 Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver, 2nd Model .44 caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 23680. Top flat of barrel with company name and address and 1860, ‘65 and ‘69 patent dates. Blue finish, walnut grips. The underside of the left grip has the initials JRE stamped. The bore is in good condition. The revolver has traces of blue on parts, with a mostly gunmetal patina with areas fading to a silver. The grips are in good condition. $2,000 - $3,000
535 Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Early Large Frame Open-Top Single Action Revolver .44 caliber, 7” barrel, S/N 944. Nickel finish, red mottled checkered hard rubber grips; lanyard ring present. This revolver is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original finish with confined to some pinprick areas of erosion on the cylinder, top and left side of the barrel. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the grips are also fine and attractive with their variegated red and black coloring. The cylinder and barrel assembly are numbered 954, however the gun appears to have been together for its lifetime given the likeness of condition. Merwin and Hulberts also are known to have different “assembly numbers” on internal part that are different from the serial number on the butt strap. This may be the case of a workman’s error in numbering at the plant over a hundred years ago when gunworks employees were human, subject to mistakes (as is still the case today) and not thinking about today’s collectors’ desires. $2,000 - $4,000
537 Smith and Wesson First Model Russian (Commercial) Single Action Revolver .44 S&W Russian caliber, barrel shortened to 5.25”, S/N 9952. With muzzle nicely crowned and front sight re-positioned into barrel address. Blued finish, smooth wood grips; lanyard ring present. This gun is in overall very good condition showing areas of original blue on the frame, traces of muted original blue in the flutes of the cylinder and traces of original blue in protected areas of the barrel assembly. The bore is good with a couple spots of pitting. The markings are very good with “RUSSIAN MODEL” following the barrel address patent dates. The action is crisp. The extractor base pin appears to have been slightly ground some time ago but extractor working fine at time of description. The grips are very good displaying old light hand checkering to the right side grip only. $1,000 - $2,000
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538 S&W 1st Model, 3rd Issue Single Action Revolver .22 caliber, S/N 126072. With original to the period pipe-style casing. This revolver shows 50%-70% original drifting and toning blue finish. There are strong traces of case colors on the hammer with very good grips. Minor pitting and erosion. The action is not working. The case is very good plus to near fine with minor imperfections and fading to the velvet and satin. The Moroccan leather exterior has a few minor scuffs and also at least very good. The case is a rare original and we believe it would upgrade a fine engraved specimen greatly. $2,000 - $4,000
539 Engraved European Folding Trigger Revolver 9mm caliber, 6.5” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blue and case hardened finish, wood grips. Period inspired by the Colt Paterson. This interesting revolver is in overall very good to fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish on the barrel assembly, cylinder and wedge with scattered spots of pinprick pitting and erosion. The frame and loading lever show a light grey patina with darker toning to the lever. The action is working but does not stay on full cock and the trigger mechanism is misaligned in the open position and needs adjustment. The grips are beautifully grained and in overall very good + condition. $1,000 - $2,000
540 Cased Pair of S&W #2 Army Revolvers. .32 RF caliber, 5” octagonal barrels, S/N 75754 & 76209. Older nickel re-finish, rosewood grips. Wood presentation case with maroon lining inside and partitioned sections including two cartridge blocks and two lined accessory compartments at the front of the casing. These guns are both in overall very good condition as renickeled long ago, possibly by a dealer like Schuyler & Hartley of New York or by a foreign British or European agent or dealer even though there are no observable proof marks on either gun (casing appears to be period English or European). The guns both show the majority of their finish, their actions are both very crisp and the barrel addresses are good. Both pairs of rosewood grips are very good to fine in condition. The casing is in overall very good condition with the majority of its lining still intact. The outside of the box shows some old scattered mars and scratches from storage. $2,000 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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541 **Smith & Wesson 32 Safety First Model DA Revolver, W.F. Co Marked .32 S&W caliber, 3” barrel, S/N 44734. Nickel-plated barrel, frame, cylinder and backstrap. Blue finished trigger and triggerguard. The left side of the frame is stamped W.F. & Co. Nevada. Checkered hard rubber grips. The bore is slightly pitted. The original nickel finish is present on 85% of all parts, with some areas of flaking and fading to the barrel, cylinder, frame and safety bar. The triggerguard and trigger have a blue to plum patina. Grips show signs of use, but are in very good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
542 Iver Johnston Cutaway Salesman Demonstrator Revolver .38 caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 38072. Nickel-plated finish, with case hardened trigger and hammer, and blue finished triggerguard. With cutaway sections on left side of frame and on grips to demonstrate how the ejector, barrel latch, trigger, firing pin, hammer components and mainspring function. Hard rubber grips. The bore is clean, with crisp rifling. The pistol retains almost all of its original nickel plating, with some light areas of handling. The triggerguard retains most of the original blue finish, with some areas fading to a plum on the outside. The case colors are mostly present, with slight wear to the trigger. The grips have a crack on the left side, extending from the screw. $1,000 - $1,500
543 Smith and Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver .38-44 caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N 2299. Blued finish, target sights, matching numbers except barrel latch un-numbered. Checkered black hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a factory letter which states: 6.5” barrel. Blue finish. Checkered black hard rubber grips. Shipped on January 7, 1895. To W. Kernachan, no address listed. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, of the total 4,333 manufactured of this Model, only 1,023 were produced in this caliber. This Smith and Wesson is in overall very good to near fine condition showing considerable original blue finish with general high point wear. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings sharp. The grips are very good with a couple minor old mars. The front sight is a Lyman’s bead blade. $2,000 - $4,000
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544 Smith and Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver .32-44 caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N 1909. Blued finish, target sights, checkered hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a factory letter stating: .32-44 caliber. 6.5” barrel. Shipped on April 1, 1893. To Charles J. Godfrey Company, New York City, New York. According to Flayderman’s Guide to American Antique Firearms, only 2,621 of the total production of 4,333 of this model were chambered for the .32-44 round. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish and vivid original case colors on the hammer and triggerguard. All matching numbers, fine bore, crisp action, sharp markings and very good to fine grips. $2,500 - $5,000
546 **Smith and Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver .38 Winchester caliber (“.38 WINCHESTER CTG” marked on the left side of the barrel near the breech), S/N3914. Blued finish, target sights, matching numbers, checkered hard rubber grips. This Target Model Smith and Wesson is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish with losses confined primarily to the grip straps. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The grips are very good +. The front sight is a Lyman’s bead blade. A later production No. 3 Target Model in pleasing condition. $2,500 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
545 Smith and Wesson .44 Double-Action First Model Revolver .38-40 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 49. Matching numbers except un-numbered barrel latch. Nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips. A hard example to find in any condition as according to Flayderman’s Guide to American Antique Firearms, only 276 of this variation were manufactured and numbered in their own series. This rare variation of the First Model Double Action .44 is in overall fair + condition showing traces of its nickel finish in protected areas with the balance of metal surfaces gone to a dark patina with scattered pinprick pitting and spots of erosion. The left side of the barrel is marked “.38 WINCHESTER CTG”. The action is good, markings are clear and the grips are worn but good and show some old nicks on the bottom of the right grip. The bore shows a ring approximately 2.5” from the breech with the barrel showing a bulge at that same location on the exterior surface. $1,500 - $3,000
547 **Scarce Remington 1901 Target Rolling Block Pistol .44 S&W Russian caliber, 10” barrel, S/N 1753. Blued finish, checkered wood grip and fore end. This gun is in overall fine to excellent condition showing the majority of its original finish with only some flaking to a portion of the bottom trigger guard. The action is crisp, the bore fine and the markings sharp. The grip and fore end are also overall fine. $2,000 - $4,000
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548 **Scarce Remington 1901 Target Rolling Block Pistol .22 short caliber, 10” barrel, S/N 3420. Blued finish, checkered wood grip and fore end. This model was among the last of the Remington Rolling Block handguns after 44 + years of production. Only 735 were manufactured between 1901 and 1909 according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original finish. The bore is very good +, the action is crisp and the markings are sharp. The grip and fore end are very good to fine with only a couple small old mars from storage. $2,000 - $4,000
549 **Scarce Remington 1901 Target Rolling Block Pistol .22 long rifle caliber, 10” barrel, S/N 3224. Blued finish, checkered wood grip and fore end, gold colored Beech flip-up front sight. After more than 44 years in production, the Model 1901 was the last of the Remington Rolling block handguns. Per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, between 1901 and 1909, only 735 pistols of this type were manufactured. This pistol is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original finish. The bore is good, the action is crisp and the markings are sharp. The grip and fore end are overall fine. $2,000 - $4,000
550 **Scarce Remington 1901 Target Rolling Block Pistol .25-10 rimfire caliber, 10” barrel, S/N 3437. Blued finish, checkered wood grip and fore end. This model was the last of the Remington Rolling Block handguns with only 735 manufactured between 1901 and 1909 according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The grip is overall very good + with some old marring to the bottom from using it as a hammering device (possibly to put up shooting targets). The fore end is fine with a couple small old mars from storage. $2,000 - $4,000
551 New York Engraved Smith and Wesson Model One Second Issue Spur Trigger Revolver .22 short rimfire caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 82023. Silver finish, pearl grips. This beautiful period New York engraved revolver displays extensive coverage of its scroll engraving. The condition overall is very good to near fine with sharp markings, crisp action and good bore. The majority of the uncleaned finish remains and in some areas shows an almost gold colored hue. The grips are iridescent and thick with an old repair to a crack on the lower front of the left grip. $1,250 - $2,500
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552 Deluxe Nimschke Profusely Engraved Smith and Wesson .44 Double-Action First Model Revolver .44 S&W Russian caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 586. Nickel finish, matching numbers, pearl grips. This beautiful piece of firearm artistry is in overall very good to fine condition showing considerable original period finish, crisp action, sharp markings and very good + bore. The engraving is extensive covering the frame, cylinder the majority of the barrel assembly. The intertwining scroll work and additional border work, diamond panels of each side of the barrel and other distinctive features are indicative of the master’s work and therefore the opinion of this cataloger that the gun was likely engraved by Nimschke himself. The grips are beautifully iridescent and in fine condition. $6,000 - $12,000
553 Smith and Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver .32-44 caliber, 6.5” barrel, target sights, S/N 295. Nickel finish, all matching numbers, checkered black hard rubber grips. An early New Model No. 3 Target of which only 4,333 total were produced (only 2,621 of that number chambered for the .32-44 round) per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. This gun is in overall very good + condition showing considerable original finish with sharp markings and a crisp action. The bore is good to very good and the grips are very good. $2,500 - $4,000
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554 Smith and Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver .38-44 caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N 293. All matching numbers, nickel finish, target sights, replaced faux ivory grips. An early New Model No. 3 Target of which only 1,023 were produced in that caliber of the 4,333 total New Model No. 3 Targets manufactured per Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. This gun is in overall very good to near fine condition showing considerable original finish. The action and markings are crisp, the bore is very good as are the replacement grips. The rear sight has been shaved down and the front sight is an old replacement. There is a small threaded hole in the buttstrap behind the serial number. $2,500 - $5,000 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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555 Engraved Smith and Wesson .38 Single Action Spur Trigger Revolver .38 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 7476. This is also the number of the cylinder with the barrel and barrel release latch being numbered 44416. (Interestingly, the barrel address includes patent dates to 1889 which places it in the range of the .38 double-action Fourth Model series). Grey patina, pearl grips. This gun is in overall good condition showing engraving on the frame, cylinder and barrel assembly with a panel scene of a dog’s head on the left side plate and a panel scene of an eagle’s head on both sides of the barrel. The action is crisp, the markings good and the iridescent pearl grips are very good showing several old small chips at the corners, but fit this revolver nicely. $1,250 - $2,500
557 Smith and Wesson .44 Double-Action First Model Revolver .44 S&W Russian caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 35023. Matching numbers, nickel finish, pearl grips. This gun is in overall good to very good condition showing scattered areas of original nickel finish plus scattered spots of erosion and pinprick pitting. The action is crisp, the bore is very good and the markings are good. The period iridescent grips are very good overall with a yellow tone from age and a very small old chip on the inside lower corner of the right grip. $1,250 - $2,500
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556 Smith and Wesson Model No. 2 Army Spur Trigger Revolver .32 rimfire caliber, 5” octagonal barrel, S/N 5086. Blued finish, rosewood grips. This early No. 2 Army is in overall very good to fine condition showing the majority of its original finish. There is a small scratched area on the right side barrel flat toward the muzzle. The action is crisp, the markings sharp and the rosewood grips are overall near fine showing the majority of their original finish. The bore is overall good with some pitting at the breech end. There is a small “X” carved on the bottom rear portion of each grip and a carved “--“ on either side of the grip butts. Both markings appear to have been done long ago. A nice four digit Old Model Army with lots of finish that could have seen use in the Civil War. $1,500 - $3,000
558 **Smith and Wesson Single-Shot Fourth Model (Straight Line Target) Pistol .22 long rifle caliber, 10” barrel, S/N 1749. Blued finish, smooth wood medallion grips. Factory metal casing lined and includes a two-piece cleaning rod and metal screwdriver. Accompanied by a factory letter which states: 10” barrel. Blue finish. Shipped on December 12, 1934. To Mercer’s Drug Store, Clarksburg, WV. Per Supica and Nahas’ Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, a total of 1,870 of this model were produced between 1925 and 1936. This gun is in overall excellent condition showing approximately 99% original finish, fine bore, crisp action, sharp markings and fine grips. The casing is also in overall fine condition as are the accessories. $2,500 - $5,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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559 Smith and Wesson Model 1-1/2 First Issue Spur Trigger Revolver .32 rimfire caliber, 3.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 4379. Blued finish, rose wood grips. In partitioned wood case. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original finish on the frame and cylinder while displaying considerable original finish on the barrel assembly. The action is crisp, the markings are good and the bore is overall good with some spots of pitting. The casing is in good condition showing some old mars, dings and scratches from storage with a missing brass circular plaque the approximate size of a penny on the top of the lid. The interior green lining is overall good with a couple minor losses. The accessories include a brass cleaning rod, a wood handled screwdriver and six cartridges. $1,250 - $2,500
560 Silver and Gold SA Grips by Bolin 4 oz of silver, 1/2 oz of 14K gold. Floral design scroll engraved. The other grip with scroll design engraving and Longhorn in 14K gold. Excellent. $1,500 - $3,000
561 Silver and Gold SA Grips by Bolin 4 oz of silver, 1/2 oz of 14K gold. Floral design scroll engraved. The other grip with scroll design engraving and Longhorn in 14K gold. Excellent. $1,500 - $3,000
562 Engraved and Gold-Washed Smith and Wesson Model One and One-Half Second Issue Spur Trigger Revolver .32 rimfire long caliber, 2.75” barrel with correct address on left side of barrel (not on top flat as is the case for standard length barrels of this Model), S/N 87790. Pearl grips; scarce shorter length barrel accompanied by a leather covered French casing marked on the interior of the lid “Pd Claudin, Brevete, Boulevart Des Italiens 38, Paris.” Could this one possibly be something from the Paris Exhibition of 1889? Would be interesting to obtain a factory letter on this gun from Smith and Wesson and proceed to further research from there. This gun is in overall very good + condition showing the majority of its gold wash finish on all parts including the hammer and trigger. The age of the wash, although older, may be later than the gun’s original manufacture as signs of pinprick pitting on the cylinder and firing areas of the frame and barrel assembly are present under this finish. The action is crisp, the markings are good and the bore is overall good with scattered light pitting from firing. On the inside of the right front grip strap there are stamped two ampersands and a “7.” The iridescent pearl grips are thick and beautiful; they are in overall near fine condition with only a very slight old sliver loss at the front of the right grip escutcheon. The casing is in very good condition with the majority of its black leather covering present along with decoration of small brass tacks and an oval presentation plaque on the top of the lid announcing “SMITH & WESSON” in block print engraving. The interior of the box is also very good with the majority of its green lining present although displaying some areas of fading. Accessories include a metal oiler bottle and a shrink-wrapped box of .32 Short rimfire cartridges by Winchester, green label (“Stetson’s Patent” noted on the label). The box appears to be full. $3,000 - $6,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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563 **Colt Model 1877 “Thunderer” DA Revolver .41 caliber, 4.5” round barrel, S/N 144321. Blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips. Includes factory letter which states: .41 caliber. 4.5” barrel. Blue finish. Type of Stocks: Not listed. Shipped to: Witte Hardware Co., St. Louis, Missouri. Date of Shipment: April 9, 1903. Number of Guns in shipment: 10. This gun is in overall very good to near fine condition showing considerable original blue on the barrel, ejector rod housing and cylinder. There are ample areas of original blue also on the straps and traces of original case color on the frame that has aged to a pleasing brown patina. Both the hammer and trigger show remnants of bright niter blue finish. The action and markings are crisp and the grips are very good overall. $1,250 - $2,500
564 **Colt Single Action Army Revolver .44-40 caliber, 5.5” round barrel, S/N 200054. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips. Includes factory letter which states: .44-40 caliber. 5.5” barrel. Blue finish. Type of stocks: Not listed. Shipped to: M. Hartley Co., New York, N.Y. Date of shipment: September 24, 1900. Number of guns in shipment: 14. This gun is in overall very good condition showing areas of original blue on the barrel and ejector rod housing, traces of original blue in flutes of cylinder and some traces of original blue in protected areas of straps. The frame displays original case color in protected areas with the balance gone to a silvery tone. The action and markings are crisp, the bore is good overall and the grips are very good with one old mar on the right grip traversing thru the Rampant Colt image. $2,000 - $3,000
565 Colt Single Action Army Revolver .32 W.C.F. caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 434848. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips. Includes factory letter which states: .32/20 caliber. 5.5” barrel. Blue finish. Type of Stocks: Not listed. Shipped to: Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., Boston, Massachusetts. Date of Shipment: March 15, 1923. Number of Guns in Shipment: 2. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish on the barrel, ejector rod housing, cylinder and straps. It also displays the majority of its original muted and dark toned case colors on the frame and hammer. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The grips are very good to fine with a couple very minor old nicks at the bottom of the left grip. $2,000 - $3,000 222
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566 1872 Cavalry Officer’s Presentation Grade Sword, Presented to Rough Rider Robert H. Bruce 34” blade etched in military and floral motifs, identified to R.H. Bruce in bright finish, Ricasso marked B.F. Foster Uniform & Costume Co. Chicago Ill. Hilt has brass three-branch guard and pommel, and shagreen and wire wrapped grip. The nickel scabbard has elaborate pierced brass mountings and is engraved Presented to Col. R.H. Bruce, by his father, 1891. Retains the remnant of a gold sword knot.
567 Model 1898 and 1906 .30 Caliber Cartridge Bench Reloader Black cast iron, brass and steel components, most marked and dated “FRANKFORT ARSENAL 1907.” Kit includes resizing press, primer inserting press, powder charger and bullet inserting tool. The poplar tool box containing all the various dies, punches, tools, etc., complete with a number of extra pieces is included. Complete with the 1908 operator’s manual. All currently held in a contemporary wood chest. Good; complete and operational with light age and service wear. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
Robert H. Bruce, of Mineola, Texas was the Captain of Troop M, which was composed of men from Indian Territory. Unfortunately, Captain Bruce and his men never saw action in Cuba. Troop M was one of the four troops that had to stay behind in Tampa. They eventually left Tampa June 13, 1898. A well-documented presentation sword. Good condition; blade in excellent polish, hilt browning with age. Knot in relic condition. $2,000 - $3,000
568 Ancient Lantaka Cannon on a Field Carriage Malaysian or Moro-Filipino in origin. 1” bore, 35.5” round iron barrel has a fluted octagonal muzzle with front sight blade and engraved decorative bands. The tube is mounted on a 51” x 27” wooden field carriage with iron hardware showing European-influenced in design and construction, complete with 20” diameter wooden spoke wheels with iron rims. An inscription “4. LoH,” possibly a unit designation, is painted in black on the right side of the trail. Lantaka cannons saw centuries of action along the Asian Pacific Rim and this piece could date anywhere from the pirate wars of the 1600s to the Philippine and Moro wars of the early 20th century. They were used as currency as well as weapons among the peoples of the region. Near relic condition; metal age dark with heavy pitting at the breech around the touch hole, wood dry and very fragile with cracking and worm holes, especially on the wheels, two iron plates lacking on the left side of the carriage. $3,000 - $5,000 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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569 Public Health Service Named Officer’s Uniform Group Three uniforms, ca 1904, formerly the property of Dr. B. N. Earle, a Passed Assistant Surgeon, a rank equivalent to an army Captain. Includes full dress double-breasted frock coat and trouser, black wool with gilt buttons, gold braid and maroon shoulder straps with bullion rank and branch insignia, named and dated “10/26-04” on the interior pocket. An evening dress dark blue tail coat, vest and trousers with gold shoulder knots, cuff rank braid and branch insignia. A Model 1895 service dress tunic and trousers, dark blue with black mohair braid trim, bullion collar insignia and shoulder boards completes the group. Most garments have Portland, OR tailor’s labels. Good to very good. Full dress coat has moderate scattered mothing. $1,000 - $1,200 570 No Lot
571 **Rare Smith and Wesson .38 Hand-Ejector M&P First Model Double-Action MartiallyMarked U.S. Navy Model Revolver .38 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 5280 (Navy butt strap number 271). Blued finish, checkered wood grips. Accompanied by factory letter which states: Shipped on September 21, 1900. To United States Navy, Brooklyn, NY. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only 1,000 of this First Model variation were manufactured and delivered to the U.S. Navy in 1900. A special Navy serial range was designated (5001 to 6000) with the serial number of this revolver correctly falling into the aforementioned range. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish. Fine bore, sharp markings, crisp action, considerable original case coloring on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also in fine condition. In addition to the buttstrap “No. 271,” there also are markings of “USN,” an anchor, 38 DA, a triangle with a “B” in the center and inspector initials “CAB.” $1,500 - $3,000
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572 **Rare Smith and Wesson Martially-Marked U.S. Army Model 1899 Double-Action Revolver .38 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 13891. Blued finish, checkered wood grips, matching numbers and lanyard ring present. There are K.S.M. inspector initials on the left side of the frame near the top of the grip, on the underside barrel flat and on the back of the cylinder. Another hard-to-find variation of the First Model according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, with only 1,000 so manufactured and delivered to the U.S. Army in 1901. A special Army serial range was designated (13001 to 14000) with this gun correctly falling into that assigned range. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue, some flaking on the right side of the frame around the Smith and Wesson logo and some handling losses to the grip straps. The markings are sharp, the bore is fine and the action is crisp. The grips are overall fine with “J.T.T. 1901” stamped at the top of the left grip and “K.S.M” stamped at the top of the right grip. Accompanied by a “US” marked military leather flap holster in overall good condition with “Rock Island Arsenal” marking on the flap along with inspector initials “E.H.S.” and “W.C.” $1,750 - $3,500
573 *Model 1899 Army Smith & Wesson Revolver .38 caliber, 6” round barrel, S/N 19321. Marked on the butt U.S. Army Model 1899. Blue finish, checkered walnut grips. With Lanyard ring. Retaining most of the original blue finish with some wear around the muzzle. The name ASHLEY lightly scratched into the right side of the frame. Grips are excellent with “KSM” and “JTT 1901” on each side of the grip. $1,500 - $2,500
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574 Unusual Japanese Surcharged Model No. 2 Type VI Army Spur-Trigger Revolver .32 rimfire caliber, 4.75” octagonal barrel, S/N 65218. Blued finish, rosewood grips. This gun is in overall very good condition as configured, showing the frame with a period alteration to accept bag-type grips. Although there is no visible serial number on the backstrap, “65218” is stamped on the inside of the right grip along with a curious five-dot marking on the inside of each grip. The assembly markings of “GG 7” are found on the inside right grip strap, on the front of the cylinder and on the back flat of the barrel assembly. The Japanese character surcharge is on the left barrel flat. It is also interesting to note that the five dot marking is also present on the right side grip strap. The gun displays muted blue finish overall with the balance gone to a plum brown patina. The action is crisp, the bore is very good and the barrel address is light with the front sight appearing to have been worked on some time ago. The grips are overall very good. Previously in the John Otteman Collection of No. 2 Army revolvers. This exact gun was offered as Lot #3047 when Mr. Otteman’s collection was sold on February 27, 2001 by Butterfield’s Auction House in San Francisco. (Copy of that catalog included with t $1,500 - $3,000 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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575 British Victorian the Royal Dragoons 1871 Pattern Officer’s Helmet Silvered steel body trimmed in brass laurel leaf motif, gilt and silver starburst front plate with lion mounted Queen’s crown, spike plume holder with black horse hair plume and chin chain. Complete with silk and leather liner. Good. Light age toning. Dent in body to the left of Guard Star. $2,000 - $3,000
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576 Imperial Russian Enlisted Pavlovski Life Guard Grenadier Mitre Cap 15” tall, wool mitre with stamped brass double-headed eagle and St. George front plate, side and back flaming bomb insignia and chin scales. The front plate dates from before the Battle of Friedland in 1807. Because of this unit’s bravery in this Napoleonic battle, the Czar ordered the caps worn in the battle to be saved and reissued. As time went by, the original caps wore out and their plates were attached to new caps, allowing the regiment to continue wearing the very plates that had participated in the battle until 1917. This specimen dates from before 1877. Moderate overall moth damage on the wool portion of the cap. Lacks lining. $4,000 - $6,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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577 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 - $2,000
578 **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. $3,000 - $4,000
579 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. $3,000 - $4,000
580 Model 1896 Springfield Krag Carbine .30-40 caliber ,22” round barrel, S/N 34155. Walnut stock. Rear barrel sight has a correct carbine base with a type II 96 rifle leaf. Barrel has acquired a plum patina. Receiver has mottled to a nice blue to grey. Stock is good with faint cartouche. Bore is very good. This carbine has all the correct parts with the exception of the sight leaf, which could have been a field replacement as the finish matches the rest of the carbine very well. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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581 **Model 1901 Springfield Krag Carbine .30-40 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 281118. Blue finish with walnut stock. 1901 carbine rear barrel sight with the proper original handguard. Barrel retains most of the blue finish, just lightly fading. Receiver with a mottled blue look. Stock and handguard is very good with a lightly faded cartouche and firing proof. Bore is dirty and needs cleaning. $1,000 - $1,500
582 Model 1898 Springfield Krag Carbine .30-40 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 125887. Left side of frame marked Model 1898 Springfield Armory. 1901 rear carbine sight which is a 1901 update. Proper walnut handguard and stock. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Receiver with darkened mottled blue finish. Extractor with most of the high blue finish. Stock is excellent with no cartouches. Stock maker’s initial behind the triggerguard. $1,500 - $2,500
583 **Model 1899 Springfield Krag Carbine .30-40 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 235557. Receiver marked 1899 Springfield Armory S/N 235557. Walnut stock and handguard. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Receiver with nice mottled blue to grey finish. Walnut stock and handguard are excellent with mint JSA/1899 cartouche with circle “P” behind triggerguard. An exceptional Krag carbine. $2,000 - $3,000 584 No Lot
585 Model 1896 Springfield Krag Rifle .30-40 caliber, 30” barrel, S/N 95780. Left side of receiver marked Model 1896 Springfield Armory. Walnut stock and handguard. Barrel retaining most of the original blue finish. Receiver with an untouched mottled grey to blue. Bands and triggerguard retaining most of the high blue finish. Stock is excellent with sharp and crisp cartouches. Bore is good. $1,500 - $2,000
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586 **Model 1899 Springfield Krag Carbine .30-40 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 359526. 1901 carbine marked rear barrel sight. Walnut stock and handguard. Barrel with most of the original blue finish, receiver with a nice mottled grey to blue finish. Barrel band and triggerguard with most of the original blue finish. Stock is excellent with nice open-grained look. Cartouche and firing proof are sharp and crisp just lightly faint. Overall a very hard to find carbine in this condition. $1,500 - $2,500
587 **Model 1901 Springfield Krag Carbine .30-40 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 274556. Walnut stock and forearm. This is a carbine put together by one of the surplus houses, more than likely Stokes-Kirk. Excellent condition overall. One could not find a better example of a surplus assembled Krag carbine. The story on these carbines is well publicized by Frank Mallory in his “Krag Rifle Story.” $1,500 - $2,000
588 French Experimental Bolt-Action Rifle .70 caliber, 38” round barrel. Full-length wood stock with iron ramrod, sling swivels. This gun is in overall fair + condition showing a brown patina to the barrel and action that appear to have been originally “in the white.” The action is crisp, the bore is rough and the normal area for a sideplate has been filled with a wood cutout. The left side of the stock adjacent to the action also has a well-made old wood reverse sideplate insert which matches the age and condition of the rest of the stock. There is a small hole at the top center of that piece adjacent to a threaded hole in the receiver. The only markings visible on this interesting piece are a “7” on top of the barrel at the breech, a “G” proof on top of the receiver, a crown over “JR” proof on top of the iron butt plate, another crown over “JR” on the rear triggerguard tang and markings on the right side of the butt including a small “G 209” next to a round cartouche that is not distinguishable and a smaller circular stamp that is not readable. The stock is in overall fair to good condition with scattered wear, mars and an age crack on the right side in front of the lockplate area. An interesting experimental French rifle that deserves further research. $1,300 - $2,600
589 Dreyse M-57 Franco-Prussian Neddle Fire Carbine Unit Marked To The 1st Dragoon Regiment 13mm needle fire action, 15” barrel, S/N 3995. Walnut stock, chamber dated 1870.The Dreyse needle-gun (German Zündnadelgewehr, which translates roughly as “needle ignition rifle”) was a military breechloading rifle, famous as the main infantry weapon of the Prussians, who adopted it for service in 1841 as the Dreyse Zündnadelgewehr, or Prussian Model 1841. Its name comes from its 0.5inch (13 mm) needle-like firing pin, which passed through the paper cartridge case to impact a percussion cap at the bullet base. The Dreyse rifle was also the first breech-loading rifle to use the bolt action to open and close the chamber, executed by turning and pulling a bolt handle. It has a rate of fire of about 10-12 rounds per minute. Buttplate marked on the top 1 D, 124. The Model 57 is the carbine version of the 1841 model. All metal is sharp and crisp with nice untouched patina with some light scattered pitting. All numbers match, excellent bore. Stock with some nicks and dings and excellent stock cartouches. $2,000 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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590 **Model 1898 Springfield Krag Rifle .30 - 40 Krag caliber, 30” round barrel length, S/N 298595. Marked on receiver “US” over “Springfield Armory.” To the left of that is marked Model 1898. Cartouche on left side of stock in script “JSA” over “1900” in box. Firing proof marking behind triggerguard, “P” in circle. Blue barrel, barrel bands, trigger, triggerguard and buttplate. Mottled gray to blue receiver. Walnut stock and handguard. This is an outstanding specimen of a Model 1898 Krag rifle. The barrel, barrel bands, trigger, triggerguard and buttplate retain most of the original blue finish. The stock and handguards are excellent with very few minor nicks. The markings, cartouche and firing proof are very sharp and crisp. Bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling. $1,500 - $2,000
591 **Model 1899 Springfield Krag Rifle .30-40 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 379992. Walnut stock and handguard. First type rear 1901 barrel sight. Barrel retains most of the blue finish. Receiver with a nice mottled grey to blue finish. Stock has a age crack on the right side in the middle of the stock from the buttplate about three inches in. Stock is excellent with nice open-grained look and very sharp and crisp cartouches. $1,500 - $2,000
592 Model 1892 Springfield Krag Rifle Converted to 1896 .30-40 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 14565. Receiver marked Model 1894 Springfield Armory. Walnut stock and handguard. Walnut stock has the ramrod channel that was arsenally filled in. They used the 1892 stock and made modifications by the requirements of 1896. This is an excellent example of a 1892 converted rifle by the arsenal. Still retaining most of the original blue finish. Stock is excellent with firing proof behind the triggerguard. $1,500 - $2,500
593 **Model 1898 Springfield Krag Rifle .30-40 caliber, 30” barrel, S/N 317560. Model 1896 rear barrel sight and proper handguard. Walnut stock and handguard. Retaining most of the original blue finish. Stock has nice open-grained look with sharp finger grooves. Cartouche has been enhanced. Overall very nice rifle. $1,500 - $2,000
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594 **Model 1899 Springfield Krag Engineers Carbine .30-40 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 341727. Receiver marked Model 1899 Springfield Armory. Walnut stock and handguard. 1901 rear carbine sight and proper handguard to accommodate the rear sight. The arsenal modified carbine stocks by adding sling swivels. These are very rare and this one is totally correct. Barrel and receiver retain most of the original blue finish. Stock and handguard are excellent with nice dark untouched look. Excellent example of this rare variation. $1,500 - $2,500
595 Model 1898 Springfield Krag Rifle Springfield Pope .22 caliber, 30” barrel, S/N 197227. Model 1898 Springfield Armory. Walnut stock and handguard. Top of barrel marked in two lines Stevens-Pope Manufacture by the J. Stevens Arms Tool & Co Chicopee Falls Mass, U.S.A. 1901 rear barrel sight. Retaining most of the original blue finish. Retaining all of the case color on parts. Receiver with nice untouched and retaining all of the mottled finish. Stock has nice opengrained look. Stock has a very dried look. With mint cartouche and firing proof. 96 behind the triggerguard where a minute sliver of wood is missing. Has the very rare raised blade front sight. This is an outstanding Stevens Pope Krag rifle. On a scale 1 - 10 this is a 9.9. $3,500 - $6,000
596 Model 1898 Springfield Krag Rifle .30-40 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 194856. Receiver marked Model 1898 Springfield Armory. Third-type model 1896 rear barrel sight. Walnut stock and handguard. Rifle shows some use with most of the original blue finish on all of the parts. Nice mottled blue-grey look. Stock is very good with sharp and crisp cartouches. Bore is good. $1,500 - $2,000
597 **Model 1901 Springfield Krag Rifle .30-40 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 404919. Receiver marked Model 1898 Springfield Armory. 1901 rear barrel sight, walnut stock and handguard. Rifle retains most of the original blue finish on all of the parts. With nice mottled grey-to-blue receiver. Stock is outstanding with nice untouched dark open-grained wood with mint cartouches. This is an outstanding rifle. $1,500 - $2,500
598 **Model 1898 Springfield Krag Rifle .30-40 caliber, 30” barrel, S/N 442959. Model 1898 Springfield Armory. Blued finish with walnut stock and handguard. This is an outstanding rifle, it retains all of the original blue finish on all of its parts. Stock is untouched dark with mint cartouche “JSA/1903.” Mint firing proof with firing proof behind the triggerguard. Receiver retains all of the original finish with case colored safety. This would be hard to upgrade. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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Uniforms and Equipment 599 WWI US 103rd Squadron Lafayette Escadrille Aviation Archive Including a Rare Vacheron & Constantin Corps of Engineers Chronograph Watch An archive of documents, photographs, uniform items, insignia and other souvenirs, including a Vacheron & Constantin Corps of Engineers chronograph watch, formerly the property of Matthew Dalton Phillips from Dalton, NC with some related material from his brother, Ernest. Matthew, known as “MD,” served in the Ordnance section of the 103rd Squadron “Lafayette Escadrille Americain,” Ernest as a machine gun mechanic in the 124th Squadron “Lafayette Escadrille.” Both brothers enlisted and served after the Escadrille had transferred from the French to the American Army and neither were volunteers before the US entered the war. Items in the archive date from WWI through Matthew’s service as an officer in WWII and after. Documents include several General Orders, some signed, rosters of Escadrille pilots, their flight hours and status, a number of wartime and post-war correspondence, French travel documents, official and commercial maps, and miscellaneous ephemera. Photographs include several unit group photos, private candid snapshots of Escadrille personnel including notable officers such as William Thaw, images of aircraft with ace’s insignia, two copy images of the famous French ace Guynemer, air field scenes, etc., a group of negatives showing unit aircraft with the squadrons Indian head insignia and a captured German Fokker D-7, a package of stereoviews, a large number of commercial wartime French postcards, some with correspondence on the reverse and a few WWII images. Artifacts include the Vacheron & Constantin Corps of Engineers chronograph watch in a silver case numbered “929” with original flannel pouch, three other pocket watches, all in need of repair, wrist compass, eye glasses and a small Kodak camera. Souvenirs consist of two trench art letter openers, one engraved “La Fayette” and the other made from and aerial flachette, two trench art rings made from French coins, a British pocket knife, two French helmet badges and more. Uniform items include Matthew Phillips’ WWII officer’s tunic with insignia, two Croix de Guerre fourragere, visor cap and campaign hat with two officer’s cords, WWI and WWII extra insignia and buttons, a WWI knit wool balaclava and more. An exceptional family preserved archive of a member of one of the most famous Allied units of the Great War. Normal age and service wear. The crystal on the engineer’s watch is stained from the luminous numbers and the hands are oxidized. It is not currently in running order. $2,000 - $4,000
600 Base for a Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun Tripod base for a Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun. The Type 92 was the standard-use Japanese heavy machine gun during World War II. It was also used by Collaborationist Chinese Forces. With the tripod, the gun was intended for a three-man team. Retains original paint. All original. $1,000 - $1,500 232
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601 **Japanese WWII Uniform, Field Gear and Rifle with Bayonet Japanese uniform jacket and shirt, two pairs of breeches are included for display and are not Japanese. The rest of the gear includes helmet, map case, ammo pouches, canteen, leggings, gas mask and gloves, rifle and bayonet. Rifle is a Type 99, matching, mum hit but all there. Aircraft sights, Nagoya Arsenal. Very good. $1,000 - $1,500 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
World War I — Hand Guns 602 **Mauser Model 1912/14 Second Version Pistol 9mm caliber,4.25 barrel, S/N 31. Hand-engraved three-line markings; Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberdorf A.N. Mauser s patent. Blued finish with checkered walnut grips. Retaining most of the original bluing. A small area of blue to grey over the top of the chamber. Still retains most of the fire blue finish on some of the parts. Checkered walnut grips are excellent. Missing the clip, firing pin and one of the internal locking rails. Bore is excellent. This exact pistol is illustrated on page 95 of the Mauser Pistolen by Weaver Speed Schmid. This is a very rare variation with the hand-engraved three-line address. $10,000 - $15,000
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603 **Colt 1911 Army Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 28661. Early blue finish with checkered wood grips. Top of barrel marked with a “P” and “I.” Right side of frame marked Model of 1911 U.S. Army. Retaining most of the original arsenal refinished blue. With very good wood grips. Bore will clean to better. Good example of an early 1911. circa 1913. $1,000 - $1,500
604 **Colt Model 1911 Commercial Pistol with British Proofs .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 18367. Blued and parkerized finish with checkered walnut grips. British proofs on the barrel and on the right side of slide and on the slide about the rampart Colt on the back of slide. One of 4200 that was shipped to Great Britain in 1917. Excellent retaining most of the refinish blue and parkerized finish. Grips are good. Markings are sharp and crisp. Bore is good. $1,000 - $1,500
605 **Rare 1906 Royal Portuguese Army Luger Pistol 30 Luger caliber, 4.625”, S/N 961. Blued finish, grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Retaining most of the original blue finish just lightly dulling. Some muzzle wear on the left side of barrel. Grips are very good. Overall an excellent pistol $2,000 - $3,500
606 *German WWII Nazi Police Walther PPK Pistol 7.65 mm (.32) caliber, S/N 326462K. Police marked eagle with “C” on left of frame. Blued finish with brown plastic grips. With black leather holster and extra clip. Retains 99% blue finish. Bore in excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
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607 **Colt Pre-war .38 Super Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter .38 Super caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 16651. All correct pre-war milled parts, blued finish, checkered wood grips, two-tone magazine. Factory letter states: S/N 16651. .38 Super caliber. 5” barrel Length. Type of stocks “Not Listed”. Shipped to Wm. H. Hoegee Company. Address: Los Angeles, California. Date of Shipment: December 22, 1934. Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 2. This gun is in overall fine condition displaying approx. 90%+ original blue, some small losses of finish on high points and straps. It retains sharp markings, a crisp action, very good to fine bore, very good+ grips and a correct magazine. $4,000 - $8,000
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608 **German Luger S/42 Pistol .9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 7112. Blued finish with checkered wood grips. Retaining most of the bright original blue finish with some wear to the finish on the side plate and the muzzle. Grips are very good. Bore is very good. $1,500 - $3,000
609 **Model 1911A-1 Remington Rand Automatic Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 1397354. Marked on the frame United States Property M1911-A-1 U.S. Army; on the slide Remington Rand Inc, Syracuse NY. Parkerized finish with brown Bakelite checkered grips. Retaining most of the parkerized finish with a little wear and thinning on the high edges. Grips are excellent with a very good bore. $1,000 - $2,000
610 **Model 1911A-1 Remington Rand Automatic Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 917089. Slide marked Remington Rand Syracuse New York. Left side of the frame marked United States Property M1911A1 U.S. Army. FJA with over stamp on the right side of frame Parkerized finish with Brown plastic checkered grips. Excellent overall probably arsenal re-parkerized. $1,250 - $2,500
611 **Colt 1911A1 Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 1740113. Parkerizied finish with brown checkered plastic grips. Marked on the right side of frame M1911A1 U.S. Army. Retaining most of the original parkerized finish. With some wear to the high lines. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. $1,750 - $3,500
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612 *** German Maxim 08-15 Machine Gun 7.92mm caliber, 28” barrel length, S/N 9385. Spandau 1918. Ca 65% of finish remains and the rest is turning to a brown patina. Water jacket is dented in various places. Void of bipod. A good example of a used 08/15. Wood stock and grips are dinged and worn. $4,000 - $6,000
613 German WWII Red Cross Leader’s Dagger 10” spear point blade, orange handle, This Red Cross officer’s dagger is in fine condition throughout having excellent plating to the hilt mounts. There is only the tiniest of beveling on the reverse crossguard, but otherwise the plating is all there. Very good. $1,000 - $1,500
614 **Model 1903 Rifle Converted Ramrod to .06 .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel length, S/N 88395. Markings on top of receiver in five lines “U.S.” over Springfield over Armory over Model 1903 over serial number. Markings on the barrel near the muzzle in three lines “SA” over flaming bomb motif over “05.” Cartouche on the left side of the stock “JFC” and markings behind the triggerguard of “2” over “84” over “P” in a circle. Walnut stock, forearm and handguard. Blued barrel, barrel bands, buttplate, trigger and triggerguard. Case colored receiver. This rifle has been converted from a .30-03 caliber to a .30-06. The stock is in very good used condition with scratches, nicks and dings. The markings are sharp and crisp. The barrel, barrel bands, triggerguard and buttplate retain most of the original blue finish. The receiver has small traces of case color that is blending to a dark patina. The bore is in good condition and can clean to better. Overall condition is very good. $1,000 - $1,500
615 **Springfield 1903 A1 National Match Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 1347752. Matching numbers on stock and receiver, with engraved matching number on the bolt. The barrel is marked SA with the flaming bomb proof and 12-29 date. The muzzle is stamped with a star gauge mark. The stock is marked with a circle P proof on the pistol grip, with a DAL cartouche on the left side. With a Lyman rear sight on the receiver bridge. Walnut stock with leather sling. The rifle has a P.J. O’Hare muzzle and rear sight cover. The bore is in very good condition. The barrel retains almost all of its original parkerized finish, with the bolt having a nice original polished finish. The stock is in very good condition. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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616 **Springfield Model 1903 Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 460695. Barrel marked SA with flaming bomb proof and 2-11 date. With circle P proof and JFC cartouche. Walnut stock with leather sling. Checkered buttplate with compartment lid. The bore is in excellent condition. The barrel and receiver have a faded parkerized finish. The stock has some slight handling marks, but is in good condition. $1,500 - $2,000
617 **1908 Dated Springfield Model 1903 22 Caliber Practice Rifle “Hoffer-Thompson” .22 rimfire caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 56577. Top flat of receiver marked U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903. The barrel is marked SA over a flaming bomb proof, dated 2-08. Stock with BHM cartouche. 2,400-yard rear sight. Walnut stock with one stock bolt and leather sling. Checkered buttplate with compartment lid. The rifle includes a magazine and 6 steel .22 rimfire cartridges, resembling the .30-06 round. The barrel and receiver have a faded parkerized finish, with flaking on the receiver. The stock has some light handling marks, but is in good overall condition. The leather sling has light wear. The bore is in excellent condition. $2,000 - $3,000
618 *Springfield Model 1903 A3 Prototype Rifle 30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 3. No markings on top of receiver except for serial number 3. With rear 1903 A3 sight. With stain to stock under left side of receiver. Excellent overall condition. $2,000 - $3,000
619 **Model 1903 Springfield Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 368757. Barrel dated 5-09 SA over bomb. 2700-yard rear sight leaf. Blued finish with one stock bolt stock. Stock cartouche B.H.M. in a rectangle. This rifle overall is excellent retaining most of the original blue finish. Safety and cutoff still retains most of the case harden finish. Stock is excellent with nice untouched open-grained wood. Bore is excellent. It is very rare to find an early 03 rifle in this condition. $3,000 - $5,000 238
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620 **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. $3,500 - $4,500
621 *Winchester M1 Garand Rifle .30 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 2402157. Barrel has the PW in an oval on the forward surface. Triggerguard, op rod, hammer, receiver all marked WRA. Bolt marked D28287-1 WRA. Stock cartouche on the left side WRA over GHI with ordinance cartwheel. Circle “P” behind the triggerguard. The bore is in excellent condition. Everything appears to be in original condition. $1,000 - $1,500
622 **Model 1903 Springfield Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel length, S/N 1396210. Markings on receiver in five lines “US” over Springfield over Armory over Model 1903 over serial number. Markings on barrel at the muzzle “SA” over flaming bomb over “10-31.” Cartouche on left side of stock of “DAL” and firing proof mark of “P” in a circle behind the triggerguard. The buttstock has a rack number of “X-98” and top of buttstock marked “291.” Walnut stock, forearm and handguard. Parkerized finish. The stock is in good shape with scratches nicks and dings. The wood around the receiver and trigger have a dark patina from use. Retains the dark parkerized finished. Markings are sharp and crisp. The bore is in good condition. Overall condition is very good. $1,000 - $1,500
623 **Stevens Model 620 US Marked Riot Shotgun 12 gauge, 20” round barrel with perforated heat shield and bayonet mount, S/N 23692. Barrel marked with J. STEVENS ARMS COMPANY address on the right side of the barrel, on the left side of the barrel is marked with gauge information, ordnance bomb and “P” proof on the right side of the barrel. Receiver marked “MODEL 620” and “U.S.” surcharged and “P” with flaming bomb on the left side of frame. Has checkered walnut pump-action slide and stock, the latter branded “TPD” for the Tusallosa Police Dept. Barrel and frame retain much of the original arsenal blue finish. Buttstock with oil finish and checkered forearm. Overall this is an excellent example of an early US trench shotgun that was sold by the government to the police departments after the war. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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624 **Japanese WWII Type II Paratrooper Rifle 7.7 Japanese caliber, 26” barrel, S/N 17046, all matching. Chrysanthemum touched, but all there, Matching bolt, aircraft sights. Cleaning rod. Para bracket # 922, also stamped 922 just in front of chamber. Nagoya Arsenal and brown Bakelite muzzle cover. Very good, excellent bore. Rifle retains nearly all of its original wartime finish just turning brown in a few places. The stock is very good with numerous dings and scratches. Muzzle cover has an age crack at retaining arm. $1,000 - $1,500
625 **Springfield Armory M-1 Garand Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 394428. Parkerized finish with walnut stock. Excellent bore, in excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
626 **German WWII K-43 Simi-Auto Rifle with Scope 8mm caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 7673 d. AVE 45 coded receiver. Phosphate finish, laminated stock, GW coded. ZF4 scope S/N 54811. Very good. Very good bore. $2,000 - $4,000
627 *Winchester 70 Palma Match Rifle .308 WIN caliber, 26” barrel, S/N G1197393. Parkerized finished barrel and receiver, with jewel finished bolt. Left side of barrel marked Palma Match 1876-1976. Heavy wood target stock with metal handstop. 1 of 124 rifles used for the 1976 Camp Perry Palma Matches. The barrel has a few slight scratches to the parkerized finish. All else is in excellent condition. $3,000 - $6,000 240
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628 **Model 1903 Remington Contract Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 3018264. Barrel dated and marked RA over flaming bomb 12-41. Receiver marked Remington Model 1903. Parkerized finish with walnut stock and handguard. Retaining all of the original finish. Very nice untouched open-grained walnut stock with correct rectangular cartouche “RLB” and the ordinance cartwheel. Correct block “P” in circle behind triggerguard. Original OD green canvas sling. These early Remington 03 Contract rifles are very rare and seldom come to sale in this condition. Great World War II rifle. $1,000 - $1,500
629 **Early U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt-Action Military Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 1955. Marked “A.V.” with flaming bomb proof and dated 2-19. Military finish, wood stock, leather sling. This gun is in overall very good to near fine condition showing the majority of its military finish, good bore, crisp action, very good markings and a very good stock including the circle “P” proof behind the triggerguard. A small stamped “5” in the same area, “J.E.C.” inspector’s mark on the left side of the stock above the triggerguard, “17” stamped on the rear left side of the buttstock and “17 361” stamped on the right rear side of the buttstock. The leather sling is in overall good condition. A very nice early Springfield Armory 1903! $1,000 - $2,000
630 **Springfield M-1D Garand Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 267738. The top flat of the bolt is marked 6528287-SA Z-2. The barrel is marked S-A 6-52. With M-1D sniper mount. Parkerized finish, walnut stock. Almost all of the parkerized finish remains. The stock has some light handling marks, but is in very good overall condition. The bore is in excellent condition. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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World War II — Long Guns / Vietnam War 631 **Desirable Springfield M-1A Super Match Model Semi-Auto Rifle .308 caliber, S/N 099163. Mounted with Springfield Armory 4-14x56 3rd generation Government model scope on fingerrelease rail mount. Tripod, marked sling and folding buttplate is included. Fine to excellent condition with minimal use. $2,000 - $3,000
632 Vietnam War Era Insignia Archive From the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry An archive of documents, original sketches, shoulder patches and correspondence from the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry. This lot includes original design sketches and approved shoulder sleeve insignia patches for the following; The Capitol Military Assistance Command (Saigon), The 198th Infantry Brigade, All Army Personnel Serving in Vietnam, The 173rd Airborne Brigade, The I Field Force, The II Field Force, The 1st Signal Brigade, the 44th Medical Brigade, the 20th Engineer Brigade and the 11th infantry Brigade. Each patch is accompanied by its original design sketch and correspondence letters between the US Army and the Institute of Heraldry. Some of the designs include correspondence letters that feature explanations of the design, as well as suggestions for improvement. The archive also includes approved sketches for the following insignia’s; The I Field Force, The II Field Force, the XXIV Corps and the 23rd Infantry Division. The lot also includes a proposed sketch for the insignia of the U.S. Army Vietnam Property Disposal Agency, as well as a designed sketch for the Battle Honors Flag for the Ranger Battalions Association WWII. Most of the designs in this archive were created by Stafford S. Potter, Chief of the Creative Heraldry Division for the Institute of Heraldry. This archive also includes a large group of notes, orders, correspondence and travel documents belonging to Mr. Stafford, specifically for a trip he made to Saigon in September of 1966. Correspondence letters included state that the purpose of this trip was to “assist in distinctive heraldic devices”. Also included in this lot is Mr. Potter’s original sketch for the Joint Chiefs of Staff identification badge, along with a copy of his patent. This group also includes correspondence letters and three badges and one patch of the Joint Chiefs of Staff insignia. 242
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633 *Smith & Wesson Model 15 USAF Marked 38 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N K586003. Blued finish, checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions. Blued finish. Marked on the left side of the frame above the trigger U.S.A.F. Retaining most of the original blue finish. Grips are excellent. Rare military revolver. $1,000 - $1,500
634 Lyman SuperTarget Spot USMC Property Marked Blued tube. In the original wood case with USMC markings. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
635 *Mossberg Model 500M US Trench Shotgun 12 gauge, 20” barrel, S/N US030823/ 92-0545. Parkerized finish, US marked before serial number, sling swivels. Black synthetic stocks. Original manual. New in the original military-style packing in the original shipping box. The consignor of this firearm purchased it from the President of the Mossberg Collector’s Association who had purchased it from executive of Mossberg. This firearm was part of a contract and was possibly one of the extra ones manufactured to hedge against possible defective issued guns. For more information about this firearm see The World’s Fighting Shotguns by Thomas F. Swearengen.
Mossberg’s U.S. 500 was deployed in the early 1980s, built to U.S. Military Specification (MIlSPEC) 3443D for Armed Forces use. This model was required to pass a 2,000 round endurance test with no malfunctions. A modified civilian model was offered in 1983, with a 3” chamber (the military version was chambered only for 2-3/4” shells) and optional barrel handguard. Only 5,000 of each version (with and without handguard) were produced for civilian consumption. This firearm being offered was a prototype for the Model 590. For further information please see National Mossberg Collector’s Association newsletter, Spring 2014, p 13. New in the box. A very rare “US”-marked shotgun. $1,500 - $2,000
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636 **German Double Shotgun 16 gauge, 28.5” barrel, S/N 17762. Finely engraved frame with panels of rabbits, partridge and grouse, and finely scroll vines. Blued barrels. Checkered forearm with checkered pistol grip stock and a cheek piece. Checkered horn buttplate. Sling swivels. LOP 13.75”; drop 2.75”. Barrels retain most of the original blue finish. Frame is excellent finished in the grey. Oil finish stock and forearm are excellent. Bores are excellent. Chokes are opened. $1,000 - $2,000
637 **Steyr-Mannlicher Carbine .308 caliber, 20” hammer forged barrels, S/N 167741. Mounted with a Zeiss Conquest 3x9 scope. This gun shows approximately 98%-99% overall condition indicating very little use and handling and is near new. Gun South importer marks. $1,400 - $2,800
638 W.P. Jones Best Quality Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 30.5” Damascus barrels, S/N 14063. Frame is profusely bank note scroll engraved with panels of hunting dogs along with chiseled fences in scroll motifs at the rear of the action. The barrels are engraved “W.P. Jones, Whittall Street, Birmingham, Winner of the Field Trials 12,16,20 bore guns London.” This gun shows double triggers, auto-ejectors, and checkered butt with engraved plates. The comb of the stock near the butt is inlaid with a gold plaque showing engraved crest of standing lion holding garter, playing card or target in between its paws. The barrels are choked cylinder right and improved modified left. The barrels show 50%-60% finish with beginning erosion and pitting along with wear to bare or bright metal. The action is grey to bright with wear to the engraving at the edges. The stock is worn and in fair to poor condition only with brass and screw repair to the broken wrist. The gun locks tightly and the bores are immaculate and bright. The best 19th century Birmingham gun of the highest quality with a taunt engraved on the barrel to London makers. $1,750 - $2,750 244
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639 E.J. Churchill Sidelock Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 25” barrels, S/N 6884. Showing auto-ejectors, double triggers, profuse scroll engraving, removable pistol grip, checkered wood butt, gold inlaid XXV at the rear of the rib and crown on the bottom of the frame. Nitro proofed for 2.75” shells. The right barrel is choked improved cylinder and the left is now modified. A gold plaque is inlaid into the belly of the stock with the initials “P.P.” The barrels have been reduced probably 1” or more and show 90%-95% original blue. The frame shows 30%-50% case going silver with 90% plus blue on the triggerguard. The stock is very good plus. The action is tight and the bores are bright. We have reduced the estimate by more than half because of the reduction of the barrels’ length which affects the value of this high grade and best quality, Orange St., London, E.J. Churchill. $3,000 - $6,000
640 Martini-Henry Action Sporting Rifle By Thomas Barnes, Birmingham and Grahams Town (South Africa). .577-450 caliber, 41” overall with a 24” barrel, marked Henry’s rifling #4397 on the barrel. With lightly scroll engraved frame, commercial quality checkered wood stocks. Good with 50% thinning blue overall and fairly sharp metal surfaces. The stocks are refinished and re-checkered with thin rubber pad added. The action is tight and the rifling is good with some wear and darkening. $1,000 - $1,500
641 **Pre-War Belgian Proofed Double-Barrel Boxlock Shotgun 20 gauge, 27.75” barrels, S/N 33655. Engraved on the triggerguard “Herenyi Gothard & Sterling, Szombathely” and the bottom of each barrel is marked “Gothard choke” with Belgian smokeless proofs for 20 gauge and .65 (2.5”) shells. This gun is fitted with auto-ejectors and double triggers along with European swivels, straight checkered stock, horn buttplate, floral and scroll engraved frame. The right barrel is choked improved modified and the left barrel is choked improved, modified also. A silver plaque is inlaid into the belly of the stock which is engraved “B.V.” with a five-pointed crown. This gun remains in very good condition with 85%-95% blue on the barrels, French gray frame is crisp with 30%-40% blue on the triggerguard. The wood shows some dings and scratches but is also very good overall. Locks tightly and the bores are bright with no problems. We surmise that Gothard worked with Sterling who was an African agent or dealer before WWII. $1,200 - $2,400
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642 Westley-Richards Fields Patent Falling Block Single-Shot Rifle .450 caliber (1.5” carbine case), 42” overall with a 25” octagonal barrel. With five-leaf folding rear sight mounted on the matted rib graduated to 500 yards. Shows old refinish drifted to brown patina with fair markings and engravings. The stocks are also refinished and are undersized against the metal. The bore is very good with strong rifling. Classic Afrikan sporter out of South Afrikan collection. $1,000 - $1,500
643 Extra Quality Double-Barrel Cape Gun Signed “M.J. Maulin, Queenstown, (South Afrika) No. 1204” in gold on the barrels and engraved on both locks. 16 ga., 44.5” overall with a 28.25” barrels. The gun is beautifully bank note scroll engraved on locks, frame and mounts. The barrels show a wide rib with 7 large folding leaf sight and graduated numbers in gold for extra-long range from 1-12. The stock is a light colored wood, probably fruitwood, with simple checkering and a nice lions head is carved at the bottom of the grip cap. The right barrel is 16 ga. and the left has been bored out to a 16 ga. smoothbore from originally being rifle probably for use with slugs. The right barrel is choked cylinder and the left barrel is choked full. Very good plus with 50%-80% original brown on the barrels, 50%-80% original case colors on the locks and hammer toning slight with bright fire blue on the safeties. The stocks are good with some even wear to its checkering showing normal use and minor imperfections along with some compression dents on the left side. The under lever locks tight and actions work well. A real/ stunning 19th century sporting arm with strong Germanic influences. $2,500 - $4,000
644 Westley-Richards Fields Patent Falling Block Rifle .450 #2 carbine case caliber, 42” overall with a 25” barrel, and a five-leaf folding rear sight with Henry rifling. The metal has been lightly cleaned to a grey with some mottled erosion and light to moderate pitting. The stocks are nicely replaced with select grained walnut and attractive rounded pistol grip. The action is good with the bore showing some pitting at the breech end and in only fair condition. $1,200 - $1,800
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645 **Colt Officer’s Model Heavy Barrel Target DA Revolver in Scarce .32 Caliber .32 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 656401. Blued finish, checkered wood medallion grips. This gun is in overall excellent condition showing little use or handling. Approx. 99% original bright blue finish remaining, fine bore, crisp action, sharp markings and fine grips. A beautiful “minty” heavy barrel Target Model in the seldom found .32 caliber. $1,500 - $3,000
647 **Colt New Service Revolver .44-40 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 95161. Blue with checkered hard rubber grips. Lanyard ring. Barrel retains some of the original blue finish turning to a brown patina. Frame and cylinder retain most of the original bright blue finish. Grips are very good. Bore is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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646 **Colt Officer’s Model Target DA Revolver .38 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 331321. High polish blue finish, adjustable front and rear sights, checkered wood grips. This beautiful conditioned early Target Model is in overall excellent condition showing approximately 98% of its original high polish blue finish. The trigger also shows approx. 98% original niter blue finish on both its sides. The bore is minty, the action is crisp and the markings are sharp. The wood grips are also fine displaying the majority of their original finish. An outstanding Colt Officer’s Model Target that shows little use or handling and is accompanied by a 1981 Bill of Sale from a previous owner. $1,250 - $2,500
648 **Colt Model 1908 Factory Nickel in the Original Box .380 caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 99584. Original nickel plating, pearl grips with medallions. In the original cardboard box. Pistol retains most of the original bright nickel plated finish. No wear to the high edges. Pearl grips are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Top lid of box is detached but in the box. The corners of box missing. $1,500 - $3,000 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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649 **Colt Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid New Service Revolver Colt New Service.44-40 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 323827. Factory engraved and factory gold inlaid with scrolls. Colt factory ivory grips with silver Colt medallions and enameled initials L.S.A. Right grip carved with characteristic Colt’s long horn steer head. Blued finish with niter blued hammer and trigger. Factory letter lists all features except for initials. Shipped to Don Alfredo Gottling, Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 9, 1925. According to the Colt-Christie’s catalog of 1981, only two Colt factory engraved New Service revolvers were gold inlaid (also shipped to Gottling). Number 323827 is the third known and the only one of the three with detailed gold scrolls similar to the Commissioner Webster Official Police. One of the very rarest engraved Colts extant. This revolver retains most of the original blue finish with some light wear around the front of the muzzle and on the left and right side of the barrel. Frame and cylinder are excellent. Grips are excellent. Just an outstanding rare Colt Revolver. $12,000 - $15,000
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650 **Colt Model 1908 Pocket Automatic Pistol .25 ACP caliber, 2” barrel, S/N 80798. High polished blue finish with case colored grip safety, safety and trigger. Colt logo hard rubber grips. Retaining all of the beautiful high blue finish. All of the case colors on the grip safety, safety and trigger. Grips are excellent. Pistol is new inside. In a wood case with green lining. $1,000 - $1,800
652 **Smith and Wesson Military & Police Model of 1905 4th Change DA Revolver .38 S&W Special caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 653244. Blued finish, matching numbers, checkered wood medallion grips. This gun is in overall very good +condition showing the majority of its original finish except the side plate that has been re-finished. The action is crisp, the markings sharp and the bore is very good to fine. The grips are also very good to fine. $1,000 - $1,800 250
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651 Smith and Wesson Military & Police Model of 1905 3rd Change DA Revolver .38 S&W Special caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 225653. Blued finish, matching numbers, checkered wood gold medallion grips. Per Supica & Nahas work, the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, a total of 94,803 of this variation were manufactured between 1909 and 1915. This five-screw S&W is in overall fine condition displaying the majority of its original finish with a couple very small spots of erosion on the right side of the barrel and a couple light scratches to the left side of the frame. The bore is fine, the markings are sharp and the grips are good to very good with some old filling to knackering on the bottom of the grips, likely from hammering at one time. $1,250 - $2,500
653 **Smith and Wesson Pre-Model 27 DA Revolver .357 Magnum caliber, desirable 3.5” barrel, S/N S 76344. Blued finish, checkered wood medallion grips. Per the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica and Nahas, this “S” prefix is of early production (some sources put the beginning of the short-throw hammer variations at serial number 75000) and in the five-screw frame version. The “S” prefix was continued until 1969 when the nomenclature changed to an “N” prefix. The .357 Magnum became the Model 27 in 1957. This early pre-Model 27 is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original bright blue finish, finely checkered top strap and barrel rib and the majority of its original case colors on the hammer and trigger. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp, the bore is fine and the grips are very good + with an old mar to the left grip at the attaching screw escutcheon. $1,000 - $2,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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654 **Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver .357 Magnum caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 38309SA. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips. With factory “Stagecoach” two-piece cardboard box and insert. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original finish. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and the bore is also fine. The grips match the condition of the gun being also fine. The factory box is in overall good condition with some edge wear to the lid and to the insert where the gun is recessed. On the exterior of the lid there is printed in ink “To Barry Rollins, Gift from Grama Doll” and “In Memory of Uncle Lawrence.” On the inside of the lid is written in ink “S. Lawrence Doll, 151 Shade St., Lei, Mass.” $2,000 - $3,000
655 **Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver .38 Special caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 19645SA. Blued and case hardened finish. Checkered black hard rubber grips. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original finish. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The grips are also in fine condition. $2,000 - $3,000
656 **Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver .38 Special caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 1312SA. Blued and case hardened finish. Checkered black hard rubber grips. This second year production Second Generation Single Action is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish with some muzzle and high point wear and a drag line on the cylinder. The frame displays the majority of its vivid original case colors. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The grips are also in fine condition. An early Second Generation that has outstanding condition and collectability. $2,000 - $3,000
657 **Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver .357 Magnum caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 28794SA. Blued and case hardened finish, thick stag grips. This Colt Single Action is in overall fine condition showing approximately 99% original blue finish on the barrel assembly, cylinder and straps with approximately 99% original vivid case colors on the frame. The bore is fine, the action is crisp and the markings are sharp. The period stag grips are fine also and compliment this minty Colt Single Action. $2,000 - $3,000
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658 **Smith and Wesson Early Chief’s Special DA Revolver .38 Special caliber, 2” barrel, S/N 12344. Blued finish, checkered wood medallion grips. With factory two-piece black and silver cardboard box and factory letter. The factory letter states: 2” barrel. Blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. Shipped on September 8, 1952. To the Canal Zone Government, Balboa Heights, Canal Zone, Panama. This highly desirable early Chief’s Special is in overall fine condition showing approximately 99%+ original finish, little handling or use. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings fine. The grips are also fine. The box is in overall very good + condition, the end label is correct and a “Helpful Hints” S&W flyer copy is inside the box. $1,000 - $2,000
659 **Colt Official Police .38 DA Revolver, Period Engraved with Gold Inlaid Initials .38 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 586150. Blued finish, checkered wood medallion grips with lanyard ring in butt strap. With factory cardboard box. This beautifully engraved Colt DA revolver is in overall fine condition as period engraved and re-finished. The engraving is in the classic scroll style with the initials “EK” and a reversed “G” inlaid in on the left side of the frame. The bore is fine, the action is crisp and the markings and engraving are sharp. The grips are also overall fine. The box is fair with scuffing and some corner separations. There are also two sections of the front portion of the lid’s edge missing. The end label is present and correct to the features of this gun. $1,250 - $2,500
660 Cased Colt Shooter Set 1940s period-cased shooter’s set including a Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, a Colt Model 1860 Army percussion revolver and accessories. Gun 1: .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 123622. Blued and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers, wood grips. This gun is in overall good condition showing a grey patina to metal surfaces. The action and bore are good, the markings and grips are also good. A small brass plate has been added to the butt strap, the front sight is a later replacement and the wedge screw is also a later addition. Gun 2: .44 caliber, 8” round barrel, S/N 107431. Blued and case hardened finish, matching visible numbers except the cylinder which is 8632. The wood grips show remnants of inspector cartouches on both sides. This gun is in overall good condition displaying a grey patina to metal surfaces. The action and bore are good, the markings good and the grips are overall very good showing an old light refinishing. The wood casing has been lined with green felt and compartments have been created to hold accessories including Colt’s Patent iron bullet molds, one for .36 caliber, the other for .44 caliber and both in overall fair to good condition. There are three modern cap tins, an open partial box of skin cartridges for the Army pistol by W.J. Syms & Bro. and a combination nipple wrench/screw driver. Also present are a number of .44 caliber cast lead balls, a large unmarked brass powder flask, a metal canister of grease, some cleaning patches and misc. additional tools. $1,500 - $3,000 252
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661 Colt Third Generation Single Action Army revolver Engraving Sampler .45 caliber, 4.75” round barrel, S/N SA72262. Nickel finish, factory medallion ivory grips with the names of the represented engravers on this piece inscribed on the left grip face. With presentation wood box. This gun is in like-new condition showing little handling. The casing is lined in a deep maroon material, displays the Colt Custom Workshop insignia inlaid on the lid and is in overall very good condition with some minor storage wear. $2,500 - $5,000
663 **Special Order Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N SA90812. Fully blued finish, factory medallion ivory grips. With factory maroon cardboard box. This gun is in like-new condition showing little handling. The factory box is in overall fair to good condition showing scuffing to edges. The end label is blank. The Styrofoam inserts are present but show damage. $1,250 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
662 Cased High Art Custom Engraved Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 57498SA. Blue finish, deluxe wood grips. This beautiful piece of engraving artistry is in overall fine condition as custom engraved and finished, showing little use or handling after its ornamentation. The coverage of the scroll work is extensive and includes gold and silver banding. The gun is a tribute to Sgt. Major William H. Sharrow who was K.I.A. at the battle of the Little Bighorn. The backstrap of this gun is inscribed “KILLED – June 25, 1876 IN ACTION WITH INDIANS ON LITTLE BIGHORN RIVER M.T.” There are also four separate silver panels on the barrel that provide additional inscriptions “SGT/WILLIAM H. SHARROW”; “FIELD STAFF, 7TH U.S. CAVALRY”; “BORN - AT SEA 1845”; “ENLISTED SEPT. 10, 1874.” There is a “W.C.” inscribed on the left top front side of the frame and a stylized “R” with the date AUG. 2, 1972 inscribed on the underside of the barrel (possibly the signature of the engraver or his symbol). The casing is lined in red material and has a wood grained exterior. $2,500 - $5,000
664 *Colt Custom Shop Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .38 super caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 2829324. High-polish royal blue slide with engraving and gold accents, matte finished frame, pearlite grips with Colt medallions, 2 magazines. Original box and papers. Like new in the box. $1,500 - $2,000 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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665 *Colt Custom Shop Government Model 100-Year Commemorative .38 super caliber, 5” barrel, S/N ELCEN7317. Nickel finish with gold accents, pearlite grips with Colt medallions, two magazines, slide marked on left side “COLT CUSTOM”, right side marked “100 YEARS OF SERVICE;” top of slide marked with “COLT U.S.A.” with rampant colt, Colt spire, both in gold and purple. Original box and papers. Like-new in the box. $1,500 - $2,000
667 *Colt 1911 Conversion Pistol .22 L.R. caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 278744-C. With brown box for conversion unit. Blue finish, checkered walnut grips. Very good overall condition, with excellent bore. $1,000 - $1,500 254
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666 **Cased Colt Multi-Caliber Government Model 1911 .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N C 124655. Blue finish, checkered walnut grips. Lot also includes a super .38 caliber conversion kit and an ACE .22 LR caliber conversion kit. All items are in a velvet lined wooden case, complete with a cleaning rod and brushes, a Colt metal key chain screwdriver tool, a Perfect Pocket Oiler and a magazine for each caliber. The wooden box is hinged and is fitted to hold ten bullets of each caliber in descending order. Complete with original paperwork The .45 caliber slide has some light scratches near the address line. All other barrels and slides are in near mint condition. $3,000 - $5,000
668 Colt New Service DA Revolver .45 Colt caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 321798. Blued finish, checkered black hard rubber grips and lanyard ring. This gun is in overall excellent to near mint condition showing approx. 99% original finish, fine bore, crisp action, sharp markings and fine grips. It would be hard to find a better condition example of this Model New Service revolver. $1,250 - $2,500 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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669 *Ruger Roy Rogers .22 Pistol .22 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 91-59018. Brushed stainless finish with Buckhorn grips. Gold plated frame, backstrap. The cylinder features an engraved image of Mr. Rogers on horseback. The barrel features his engraved signature in gold numbered 20/75. The revolver comes in a feltlined wooden presentation box featuring Roy on horseback and labeled King of the Cowboys. Included in the box is a 24kt gold-plated belt buckle featuring an image of Roy Rogers with Bullet the wonder dog and Trigger, smartest horse in the movies. Excellent bore, in excellent condition. $2,000 - $3,000
671 *Roy Rogers U.S. Historical Society Copy of Colt Single Action Army .45 LC caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 100. Blue finished barrel, trigger, hammer, frame and backstrap. Gold-plated cylinder, front sight and triggerguard. With staghorn grips. The left side of the barrel reads in gold U.S. Historical Society, with the right side having Roy’s signature in gold and reading King of the Cowboys. The cylinder features stars, musical notes and reads Happy Trails To You. Either side of the frame bears golden guitars, with the likeness of Roy Rogers and the U.S. Historical Society seal. The revolver comes in a velvet lined case with Roy Roger’s signature in the wood. Included is a certificate of authenticity from the U.S. Historical Society and the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum. Excellent, unfired condition. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
670 *Roy Rogers U.S. Historical Society Copy of Colt Single Action Army .45 LC caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 100. Silver-plated barrel, frame and cylinder with factory scroll engravings. Gold-plated hammer, trigger and screws. With faux pearl grips. The top of the barrel is marked U.S. Historical Society Richmond V.A. U.S.A., with the left side marked King of Cowboys Single Action Army .45. A plaque on the right grip reads 50 Years of Entertainment and Public Service 1940-1990. The left grip features the initials R.R. in relief. The revolver is housed in a velvet lined case meant to look like a book, with the front having an image of Roy on horseback, reading Roy Rogers Happy Trails. Included is a certificate of authenticity from the U.S. Historical Society and the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum. In excellent condition with light handling. $3,000 - $5,000
672 **Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson 4th Model D.A. Revolver .38 caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 126827. Engraved in scrolls, nickel-plated with blued triggerguard. Factory pearl grips with medallions. Barrel retains most of the original nickel finish. Cylinder has some of the original nickel with some light flaking and staining. Frame retains some nickel finish in the protected areas with a nice sharp and crisp untouched look. Grips are excellent showing some use. $1,000 - $1,500 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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673 **Colt Model 1911 Commercial Government Model .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N C156676. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. Retaining most of the original blue finish with some wear to the high edges, mostly on the slide. Markings are very sharp and crisp. Grips are very good. Bore is good and will clean to better. $1,500 - $3,000
675 **Colt Detective Special .38 special caliber, 2” barrel, S/N 400849. Blued finish with square butt. Checkered walnut grips with medallions. With a factory letter. Revolver retains most of the original blue finish. Grips are excellent. $1,000 - $1,800
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674 **Model 1903 Colt Pocket Automatic Pistol .38 caliber, 4.375” round barrel, S/N 39790. Blue finish with hard rubber grips. Retaining most of the original blue finish with some wear around the front of the slide, and on the inside of the grip strap. Hard rubber grips are excellent with one small area of wear on the left grip. Bore is excellent. $1,250 - $2,000
676 **Colt Model 1908 Pistol in the Original Box .380 caliber, 3.75” round barrel, S/N 20080. Blue finish with hard rubber grips. Maroon colored box with factory labels on the end. Pistol retains most of the original blue finish. A little wear on the high edge on the front of the muzzle. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. Box has some scuffs with a couple of the corners loose. $1,400 - $2,500
677 **Colt Model 1908 Pistol in the Original Box .380 caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 63443. Blued finish with Colt log hard rubber grips. Maroon colored cardboard box with labels. Retaining most of the original blue finish with no wear. Markings are nice sharp and crisp. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. Box is good with one corner detached but in the box. Box does have some scuffs. $1,400 - $2,800
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678 **Colt Model 1911A-1 Government Model .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N C232354. Marked on the frame Government model. Brown checkered plastic grips. Blued finish. Retaining some of the original blue finish with wear to the high lines and the front of the slide. Grips are very good with an excellent bore. $1,000 - $2,000
679 **Colt Woodsman Pistol Original Box .22 caliber, 4.5” round barrel, S/N 96201. Blued finish with checkered walnut grips. Two-line barrel address on the left side of barrel. Colt markings on the left side of slide. In the original cardboard box. Label on the end of box says 4.5” barrel fixed front sights. Also has the original punch and screwdriver. Retaining most of the bright original blue finish. Excellent grips. Bore is like new. In the original maroon box with labels on the end. Corners are loose and have cellophane tape on them. $1,400 - $2,800
680 **Colt New Service Revolver .44-40 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 330039. Blued finish with checkered walnut grips with medallions. Comes with factory letter detailing the revolver. Revolver retains most of the original blue finish with some very light brown speckling. This is very minute. Grips are very good with excellent bore. $1,000 - $1,800
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681 **First Year Production Colt Ace .22 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 3191. Target sights, blued finish, checkered wood grips. In a reproduction maroon cardboard box. Pistol retains most of the original blue finish, with some wear to the high lines and on the front of the slide. Also on the inside of the grip strap. Grips are very good. Bore is bright and shiny. $2,500 - $4,000
682 **Colt Gold Cup National Match Target Pistol .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 8059 NM. Blue finish with matte top slide, target sights. Checkered grips with gold Colt medallions. In a later two-piece brown cardboard box. Retaining most of the blue and parkerized finish. Some wear to the high edges. Grips are excellent and the bore is excellent. $1,400 - $2,800
683 **Colt Model 1903 Pistol .32 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 124570. Highly polished blue finish with hard rubber grips. Retaining most of the original highly polished blue finish. With most of the fire blue finish on the trigger and safety. A little wear to the blue finish on the front of the slide. Excellent overall. Grips are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. $1,000 - $1,800
684 **Colt Model 1911 Commercial Government Model .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N C118279. Blue finish with checkered wood grips. Circa 1919. Retaining most of the original blue finish, Some wear to the high edges. A little wear on the front end of the slide. Grips show some use. Bore is very good. $1,500 - $3,000
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685 **Factory Engraved Second Generation Colt Single Action Army .45 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 35278SA. Nickel-plated, Engraved with white grips and Colt Medallions. New condition, retaining all of the nickel finish. Grips are excellent. Bore is like new. An outstanding second generation factory engraved Colt Single Action Army revolver in full nickel. $2,500 - $5,000
686 **Colt 1911A1 National Match Target Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 1438986. Marked NM on the right side of the triggerguard, also marked SA under1911A1. Colt slide. Bo-mar rear target sights. Blade front sight. Parkerized finish with checkered walnut grips. In originally issued brown two-piece cardboard box. Pistol is in excellent condition in the original box. Unused. $2,000 - $4,000
687 **Colt 38 Super Pistol .38 super caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 2118. Blued finish with checkered walnut grips. Retaining all of the original blue finish, with a little wear to the right side on the high lines at muzzle. This is very thin around the front of the muzzle. Grips are excellent and very light. Bore is excellent. $2,500 - $5,000
688 **Colt Service Model Ace Pistol .22 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N SM31985. Marked on right side of slide ACE in diamond. Left side of slide marked Colt Service Model ACE 22 Long Rifle. Blued and Parkerized finish. Checkered wood grips with Colt medallions. In the original cardboard box. Pistol is near new; there is no wear to the blue finish. Bore is excellent. The box has one detached end but still present. $1,250 - $2,500
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689 **Colt 1911A1 Army Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 173788. Blued finish with checkered walnut grips. Pistol retains most of the original blue finish, with no wear to the high edges or front of muzzle. One tiny little stained area about 0.75” from the muzzle on the right side of the slid. Grips are excellent, bore is excellent. $2,500 - $5,000
690 Colt Ace Target Pistol .22 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 276. Marked on the slide Colt Diamond with ACE 22 Long Rifle. Blue finish with checkered wood grips. Retaining most of the original blue finish. Some wear around the front of the muzzle. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. $2,500 - $5,000
691 *Les Baer Custom 1911 .38 super caliber, 4” round barrel, S/N LB36678. Blue and parkerized finish. Target sights, checkered wood grips. Pistol has all of the original finish and is in its original box with instructions. Bore is new. $1,700 - $2,700
692 *Colt Python 357 .357 magnum caliber, 6” barrel length, S/N 67568E. Markings on left side of barrel “Python 357” over “357 Magnum CTG.” Right side of barrel has Colt markings. Rampant Colt on left side of frame. Blue barrel, frame, fluted cylinder, trigger, and triggerguard. Stainless hammer. Checkered walnut grips with gold Rampant Colt medallion at top of each side of the grips. This Python is like new. Very sharp retaining most of the finish. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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693 *Pair of Consecutively Numbered Second Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolvers .45 caliber, 7.5” round barrels, S/N 61673SA and S/N 61674SA. Finished “in the white” with blued screws and cylinder pins. White grips. Special factory pair being finished “in the white” and consecutively numbered. Revolvers are in excellent to new condition. $4,000 - $6,000
694 **Smith and Wesson Pre-Model 20 Heavy Duty .38/44 Model of 1950 DA Revolver .38 S&W Special caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N S 148995. Factory re-nickeled finish, checkered wood medallion grips. In factory two-piece gold cardboard box. This gun is in overall very good to fine condition as re-finished by the factory in December, 1970 (12-70 stamped on inside of left front grip strap) showing the majority of its nickel finish and the majority of the case colors on the hammer and trigger. The bore is fine, the markings are crisp, the action is fine and the grips are also fine although slightly oversized at the butttrap. By all appearances, this gun was in very good condition when it was returned to the factory. The gold factory box with blue lettering is in overall very good condition with some minor scuffing to edges from storage. $1,000 - $2,000
695 ** Smith and Wesson Third Model Single-Shot Pistol with Extra Barrel .22 long rifle caliber, 10” barrel, S/N 10047. Blued finish, extended checkered wood medallion grips. Extra barrel is .22 long rifle caliber, 10” barrel, S/N 10046, blued finish. Accompanied by a factory letter stating: 10” barrel. Blue finish. Checkered walnut extension target grips. Shipped on April 6, 1922. To Mr. George H. Kimball, no address listed. This gun and its extra barrel are in overall fine condition showing the majority of their original finish. The bore is fine in both barrels, the markings are sharp and the grips are also fine. This target pistol has matching numbers and the extra barrel also has matching numbers although one digit off the pistol. The action is crisp and set up for single action only. $1,250 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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696 Smith and Wesson Model No. 2 Old Model Spur-Trigger Revolver .32 rimfire caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 8228. Blued finish, rosewood grips. This gun is in overall fine condition showing the majority of its original blue finish. The bore is fine, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The grips are also fine with the majority of their original finish remaining. $1,500 - $3,000
697 **Smith and Wesson U.S. Model 1917 Army DA Revolver .45 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 3709. Blued finish, smooth wood grips, lanyard ring present, early features including dimple in grips (manufacturing process) and early style hammer with circular grooves cut into the sides. Includes factory letter which indicates the grooves in the hammer are generally found in the serial range of 1 – approximately 30,000 with the Army ordering the removal of that style of hammer in January 1918 as it caused, during testing, problems with dirt and rust (as opposed to smooth-sided hammers). Additionally, the letter notes that this revolver was shipped to an establishment by the name of Quintana, but that factory records provide no additional identification on this individual or company. The gun is in overall fine condition showing approximately 98% original bright finish with a half inch by quarter inch spot of pitting on the cylinder side between two flutes. The action is crisp, the markings sharp (including the “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” under the barrel and military inspector’s mark on the top rear left side of the frame) and the bore is fine. The grips are also in fine condition and serial numbers match on the frame, cylinder and barrel. A beautiful early Model 1917! $1,000 - $2,000
698 **J.P. Sauer & Sohn (A.G. Eckernforde) Addressed Drilling 16x16 over 7x57 rimmed caliber, 40.5” overall with 24” barrels with quick detachable claw mounted 1.5 to 6X variable Hensoldt scope. The flip up rear sight on the barrel selector is working and also showing side safety and set trigger along with cocking indicators. Game scene engraved frame and the barrels are marked “Spezial Laufstahl” with Bochumer Verein.” The bores are excellent and the gun is very good plus overall. The stocks show some marks and dings and the recoil pad needs replacement. The stocks could use minor refreshing and T.L.C. $1,500 - $2,500 262
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699 C.G. Bonehill Best Quality Boxlock Shotgun 20 gauge, 28” Damascus barrels, S/N 3831. Greener-style cross bolt, double triggers, auto-ejectors, fine scroll engraving and select fancy checkered wood stock with panels behind the action on each side with horn inlays. The rear of the rib shows engraving “Patent, Clip Lump.” The right barrel is choked improved cylinder and the left barrel is also improved cylinder. This shotgun measures 14.25” length of pull from front trigger to end of wood and 14.5” to end of original buttplate. The barrels retain 90%-95% original browned finish with traces of original color on sharply engraved frame drifted to a natural patina. The triggerguard shows 30% thinning blue and the gun is beautifully made and finely finished with fancy engraving on and beneath the release with “Safe” in gold. The locks are tight and the bores are bright with just normal wear. NOTE: Chambers may be elongated and the wall thickness not checked with no indication of proofing except for black powder. Sold as a collector’s item only. $1,700 - $2,600
700 Cogswell and Harrison Extra Quality Boxlock Shotgun 12 ga., 29.875” barrels, S/N 2787. With original trunk case showing full trade label in the lid. Early original single trigger, auto-ejectors, nitro proofed for 1.125 oz. shot. The barrels are both choked cylinder. Fine scroll engraved action with fancy fences showing extra detailing. The barrels show an English quality refinish as does the floor plate and triggerguard. The frame shows SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
50% plus case hardening going to silver gray. The stocks are a select burl and in good condition and the stock remains in its full original length (14”). The bores have been honed out and should be measured, but appear thick to the eye. The label and case are both very good condition and shows “141 New Bond St. London” address with serial nos. penned at the top left. Some original accessories and rods included. $2,750 - $4,750 APRIL 29-30, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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701 W.W. Greener Damascus Double-Barrel Boxlock Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrels, S/N 19746. With double triggers, standard extractors, side safety, straight stock with horn buttplate. The right barrel is choked very open and the left barrel is improved cylinder. The barrels have been nicely re-browned and the stocks well refinished showing exceptional burl wood graining. The stock measures 14.5” to the trigger. The bores are bright. Note: The right barrel looks thin and should be measured and the left barrel looks OK. A top London-made shotgun. $1,500 - $2,500
702 Williamson, London Percussion “Monkey Tail” Breech loading big game rifle, .50 caliber, 46.5” overall with 28.5” medium to slightly heavy weight barrel with Whitworth rifling, sevenleaf African-style folding rear sight, fancy scroll engraving with elaborate crest on the patch box, makers #755 on left of breech, set trigger, Afrikan registry # P2970, on the right of breech. The bore is fair with some roughness and darkness that may clean. The rifle and stock have been refinished long ago and now that blue has browned and toned. The markings and engraving are still fairly sharp. The wood is undersized from sanding. Worth researching crest and wanting a better quality restoration as it is a rare early Afrikana sporter. $1,700 - $2,700
703 W. C. Scott-Fields PT Falling Block Single-Shot Big Game Rifle .577-450 caliber, 45” overall with 28” barrel, S/N 32954 (Patent date 1877). With four-leaf folding rear sight on raised and matted rib. Scroll and game scene engraved action with leopard, antelope, and great vignette of black rhino. The barrel retains 50%-70% original blue with normal toning and aging along with some small areas of minor pitting. The frame shows 30%-50% blue going to patina with loss of finish at the edges. The engraving is fairly crisp as are the markings on the barrel. The stocks are good with even wear to checkering, minor dings, mars, scratches and dents due to hunting use and being carried in the field. The action is tight and the bore is good other than pitting and roughness at the throat of the breech. A classic and early big game for Afrika rifle with three very attractive game portraits. $1,400 - $1,800
704 Westley Richards Deeley-Edge Patent Single-Shot, Falling Block Rifle Marked for #2 (.450 Bore) case, 47” overall with 30” octagonal barrel. With 7-leaf Afrikan folding rear sight, bank note scroll engraved action and #370 stamped on the barrel. The metal surfaces are cleaned and polished to grey with good markings, fairly sharp engraving and still good edges. The stocks have been lightly sanded and re-checkered. The action works well and the bore is fair to good with slight roughness and minor pitting at the breech. No ramrod. A big game rifle with desirable action by a top maker and out of South Afrikan collection. $1,500 - $2,500 264
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705 I Hollis & Co. London Marked Single -Shot Westley Richards-type falling block (Martini-style action) for Deeley #2 case, .450 bore, 45.5” overall with 29” barrel with seven-leaf folding rear sight (700 -yard leaf removed) with graduations for volley type sighting hand-engraved on the barrel up to 20 (2000 yards) with matte background. The action is good and the bore is also good. The metal has been refinished and most of the blue remains. The markings are good and fairly sharp engraving. The wood has been broken and repaired with pegs at the wrist and also re-checkered and refinished. The name “Joe Schooling” is stamped on the right wrist. From a South Afrikan big game collection. $1,000 - $1,500
706 Westley-Richards Deeley Patent Falling Block Rifle .450 (No. 2 case), 45” overall with 28” barrel. With Henry rifling, 3-leaf rear sights, South Afrikan marks with 82 unit marking on the breech. The buttstock shows Courtney-Selous straps secured by screws to reinforce the stock (one screw removed and missing). 50%-70% blue going to patina with some minor scratches and marks. The stocks show some scrapes, dings, mars and etc., but are at least good. The bore is bright with strong rifling. Out of South Afrikan collection. $2,500 - $3,500
707 Commercially-made Military-style Carbine on Martini Henry Action by Westley-Richards .45 caliber (Carbine 1.5” case), 41.25” overall with 25” barrels. The action is marked “Swinborns Patent” on the left side and also marked “Henry’s rifling” and numbered 1028 at the breech. Good condition with traces of blue drifted to grey-brown. Light to moderate scattered pitting and erosion. The stocks have been lightly refreshed and refinished. The action is good and the bore is slightly rough but may clean up. A scarce Zulu War era militia issue style carbine from South Afrika used up to Boer War. $1,400 - $1,800
708 Westley-Richards Deeley Patent Falling Block Single-Shot Carbine Marked “Carbine #2 case” (.450 Bore). “Henry patent rifling #109 C” marked on the breech with “J.G.” (guard marking) in the stock and also “WR 100611” registration number on the barrel. This carbine remains in very good condition with 40%-60% original blue and some light to moderate scattered pitting. The stocks are also good to very good with small dings, mars and scratches. The action is good and the bore is very good plus and is still bright. A scarce and classic Westley-Richards. $1,800 - $2,600 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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709 Westley-Richards Deeley Patent Single-Shot Falling Block Military-style musket marked “.450 No. 2 cartridge,” 47” overall with 30” barrels, S/N 1985. This rifle remains in very good condition overall and shows 50%-70% original blue on the barrel with traces on the action and balance of metal a smooth and natural patina. The markings are sharp and the edges are crisp. The action works and locks well with good to very good bore. The stocks are also very good with minor marks and slight imperfections. Original style cleaning rod and leather sling is included. Out of a South Afrikan collection where it was used in militia and military units. $1,500 - $2,200
710 *Sig 556 Semi-Auto Rifle with Red Dot Sight 5.56 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N JS010226. Collapsible stock, 30-rd. magazine, Sig model STH-400A red dot sight and Beretta fore-grip. Excellent condition with excellent bore. $1,000 - $1,500
711 *Sig 556 Sport Configuration Model Semi-Auto Rifle 5.56 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N JS032816. Fixed stock, 30-round factory magazine, SOG fore grip and SigTac STH-400A red dot/cross holographic sight. Light wear near ejection port, otherwise excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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712 *Pedersoli Bristlen a Morges Deluxe Rifle .44 caliber, 31” octagonal barrel, S/N BM2211. With engraved hardware and engraved dragon-form inlays in the stock on the left side near the wrist, and on the underside. With elaborate Pope-style triggerguard. German silver thumbprint on the wrist. Creedmoor rear sight, tunnel front sight and double set trigger. Fancy grain walnut half-stock with stainless steel ramrod. Schuetzen-style buttplate. There is some slight oxidization to the ramrod, otherwise excellent overall condition. $2,000 - $3,000
713 *Keckler & Koch H&K Model 93 Semi-Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 18” barrel, S/N A127587. Matte black finish, Williams set trigger, target grip, paddle mag. release, HK21 cheek piece, date code IB, 30-rd. magazine. Very good to near excellent condition with an excellent bore. $2,000 - $3,000
714 *Heckler & Koch Model HK-91 Semi-Auto Rifle .308 caliber, 20” barrel, S/N A033841. Black finish. IB date code. Excellent like-new condition with an excellent bore. $1,500 - $2,000
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715 *Beretta AL391 Urika Teknys Automatic Cased Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrel, S/N AA 428883. Ultra Lightweight, walnut stocks. New in box. $1,000 - $1,200
716 Thos. Adsett and Son, Guilford, England Made Double -Barrel Boxlock Shotgun 12 ga., 30.25” barrels, S/N 6751. Auto-ejectors, double triggers, English-style straight stock. The stock measures 15.75” to checkered wood butt and added piece is nearly 1.5” for a tall man. The right barrel is choked cylinder and the left barrel in choked improved modified. A “leg-o’-mutton” case is included. The barrels retain 90%-955 original blue with 70% to 80% case hardening on the action. The trigger guard shows 50% blue as does the floor plate. The frame and mounts are nicely scroll engraved. The stock is good quality burled walnut and has been restored and extended professionally. The bores are near fine. A very nice English nitro proofed gun for 1.125” oz. loads and 2.75” chambers. $1,500 - $2,500
717 *Rock River Arms LAR-8 Semi-Auto Rifle .308 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N US109097. With collapsible stock, two 20 round magazines, MVG fore grip and Bushnell red/green cross sight. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500 268
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718 *Sulphur River Armory Sharps Replica Rifle .45 2.4 caliber, 27” octagonal barrel, S/N unable to locate. Marked Sulphur River Armory, Naples Texas. “Buffalo Express”. Nice sharps replica with bone inlaid stocks. Excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
719 **Belgian Browning A-5 Auto-Shotgun Presented to Robert J. Martin 12 ga., 29” barrel, S/N 375491. Checkered walnut stocks. This shotgun was made in 1952, Presented to Robert J. Martin, by Friends, Officers and Comrades. Excellent, bore very good. $1,000 - $1,500
720 *Pedersoli Replica Sharps 1874 “Quigley” Replica .45-70 caliber, 34” octagonal barrel, S/N SH15391. Blued barrel, case hardened frame, checkered walnut stocks. Excellent condition. $1,000 - $2,000 721 *Cased Marlin 336 & 39 Centennial Presentation Rifles Lot of two includes a model 336 .30-30 Win. caliber, 20” octagonal barrel, S/N 664. Blue finished barrel and frame, with parkerized finish to tangs and top flat of barrel. Right side of barrel stamped JM. The left side of the frame features an engraved buffalo and the date 1870 with scroll engraving. The right side features scroll engraving with a Marlin 18701970 commemorative coin embedded. With fancy grain walnut buttstock and forearm. Lot also includes a Model 39 .22 S, L and L.R. caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 664. This rifle features all the same details as the model 336. Both rifles are in a velvet-lined presentation case with a leather sign reading Marlin Firearms 1870-1970, 100 Years of American Gunmaking “Brace of One Thousand”. Both rifles are in excellent, unfired condition and in new condition. $1,000 - $1,500
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722 *Auto-Ordnance Thompson Model 1927 A1 Semi-Auto Rifle .45 ACP caliber, 18” barrel, S/N 20031. Blue barrel, walnut stocks. Includes custom guitar-style case. 50-round drum magazine and one 30-round stick magazine. Excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
723 *Browning Model 78 Bicentennial Edition .45-70 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 1776-0828. Blue finished and engraved barrel with brushed steel frame. The left side of the frame features an engraved eagle and the right side of the frame features an engraved Buffalo. With fancy checkered honey burl wood buttstock and forearm with an engraved and blue finished crescent buttstock. The rifle is stored in a velvet lined wooden box with a commemorative knife with engraved buffaloes and an eagle. Also included is a commemorative bicentennial coin. Excellent bore, in excellent overall condition. $1,500 - $2,500
724 **Winchester Model 21 Double-Barrel Shotgun .16 gauge, 26” barrels, S/N 18400. Blue finish steel barrels. Fancy grain checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forearm. Housed in a velvet lined case complete with a cleaning kit and two .16 gauge snap protectors. Excellent bore, in excellent overall condition. $2,000 - $3,000
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725 **Parker Brothers DH Grade12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun 12 gauge, 28” barrel lengths, S/N 109093. Markings on top of barrel “Parker Bros Makers Meriden, Conn Titanic Steel.” Receiver is scroll engraved on each side with a pointing setter and marked “Parker Bros.” Bottom of receiver has two pheasants. Scroll engraved triggerguard and lower tang. Blue barrels and walnut stocks with fancy checkered pistol grip and forearm. Pistol grip has black Parker Bros cap. Buttplate is blued skeleton checkered design. Bottom of buttstock has German silver oval plaque marked “FR.” Double triggers. The barrel retains most of the blue finish with some wear at the muzzle. Some minor salt and pepper pitting near the receiver. The markings are sharp and crisp. The receiver has a nice untouched patina. The stock has some nicks and dings with a minor hairline crack at the wrist that has been properly fixed. Bores are good. $1,500 - $2,500
726 *Winchester Model 23 XTR Pidgeon Grade Double Barrel Shotgun 12 gauge, 28” barrels, S/N 007091. Blue finish barrels, stainless steel frame. The frame, safety, break lever and triggerguard all have beautiful scroll engravings, with an engraved pigeon on the underside of the frame. Fancy grain checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock and forearm. The gun is housed in a canvas and leather Winchester display case, with a velvet interior and compartments for the barrel, buttstock, cleaning rod and brush, oil and two snapcaps. Excellent, like new condition. Likely never fired. $1,000 - $1,500
727 L.C. Smith Ideal-Grade Side-by-Side Hammerless Shotgun 12 gauge, 28” barrels, S/N S42900. Double triggers, blued and case hardened finish, checkered wood stocks with Decelerator hard rubber buttpad. This shotgun is in overall very good to near fine condition showing considerable original blue finish on the barrel assembly and the majority of its original case colors on the receiver. The bores are very good to fine. The actions are crisp and the markings are sharp. The wood stocks are also very good to fine with the buttstock displaying beautiful flame graining. The length of pull from the front trigger to the end of the buttpad is 14”. $1,000 - $2,000
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728 *Sig Arms Aurora TR40 Gold Over/Under Shotgun 20 ga., 26.5” barrels with screw-in chokes, S/N EX03422. Blue/case colored finish with gold pheasants on left receiver flat and gold grouse on right receiver flat. Walnut checkered stocks. Single selective trigger. Factory aluminum carrying case; original manual. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun remains in like-new condition. $2,000 - $3,000
729 **Beretta Skeet Gun 12 gauge, 28” barrels, S/N E 59917B. Blued barrels, silver frame. Walnut stock with adjustable recoil pad, checkered stock and forearm. Comes with three sets of choke tubes. LOP 14”. Adjustable drop. Shotgun overall is excellent. In a metal carrying case. Bores are excellent. $1,500 - $3,000
730 **Winchester Model 55 Rifle .30 W.C.F. caliber, 24.25” barrel, S/N 3472. Blue finish, straight grip walnut stock and forearm The finish is mostly present on the barrel, with some small areas of fading and a scratch near the rear sight. The frame has wear to the finish with some scratches and staining. The stock and forearm have some light handling marks. The bore is in very good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
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731 *Winchester Pre-’64 Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle .458 Win. magnum caliber, 25” barrel, S/N 408296. Blue finish, high grade walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and front stock with black pistol grip cap, flush sling swivels, black fore end cap, Super Grade, Monte Carlo stock, 1957 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of its blue finish with some thinning on the triggerguard. The stock is in excellent condition. The barrel may be re-blued and the Winchester pad is a modern replacement. $2,000 - $4,000
732 *Winchester Model 42 Pump-Action Shotgun .410 gauge, 26” barrel, S/N 160351. Blue barrel, magazine tube, and frame. Walnut stock with ribbed forearm. Winchester markings on left side of barrel. Black Winchester checkered buttplate. Excellent bore, in excellent condition. Slight wear to blue finish on underside of magazine tube from use. Stocks in excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
733 *Winchester Model 70 Custom Super Grade Rifle .300 Win. mag. caliber, 26” barrel, S/N G3006605. Blue finished barrel and receiver, with jewel finished bolt. With scroll engravings on the receiver and on the barrel near the breech. Fancy grain checkered walnut sporting stock with raised cheek piece. With Winchester Custom Shop metal grip cap and soft rubber buttplate. Excellent overall condition. $3,500 - $5,500
734 Newton Bolt-Action Rifle .256 Newton caliber, 24.5” round barrel, S/N 1558. Blue finish, double set triggers working at time of description, checkered wood stock. Sling swivels, Lyman receiver-mounted adjustable sight. This gun is in overall very good to near fine condition displaying the majority of its original blue finish to metal surfaces. The action is crisp, the markings are sharp and the bore is fine. The front integral scope mount shows some old epoxy filling at the front portion which looks removable if a future owner decided to add a scope for long range sighting. The stock is very good + with steel pistol grip cap and red hard rubber butt pad that is deteriorating from age. A classic Newton, highly regarded by collectors and hunter alike. $1,000 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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735 **Beretra 53-EL 12 ga. O/U .12 gauge, 30: barrels, S/N 6159. Marked on the left side of barrel Made in Italy Abercombie & Fitch. Engraved frame and sidelocks with scrolls and floral designs. Highly blued triggerguard. Extra fancy select walnut checkered walnut stock and forearm. Stock with pistol grip. Blued barrel and action finish in satin grey. LOP 14.5” with rubber recoil pad. 2.5” drop. Barrels retain almost all of the original blue finish. Frame has all of the original satin finish. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bores are excellent. Chokes are Full/IM. $5,000 - $10,000
736 *Breda Factory Engraved Full Sidelock Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 gauge, 28” barrels, S/N 1513. Chokes are IC in both barrels, LOP is 14.5 with rubber recoil pad. 2.25” drop at the heel. The top of the barrels are marked S.T.E. Breda and Roma. Dated 1949 on the underside of the barrels. The receiver, top lever, upper tang and triggerguard feature highly stylized floral engravings throughout. The underside of the receiver is marked STAB. NTO E. BREDA ROMA in a scroll, surrounded by floral engravings. With deluxe checkered Circassian walnut stock and forearm. The buttstock has a silver thumbprint and a soft rubber buttplate. The shotgun is housed in a leather locking case with two leather straps. Excellent overall condition. Retaining all of the blue finish. Frame and sidelocks are finished in the satin. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bores are excellent. $6,000 - $12,000 274
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737 **Custom Finely Engraved Deluxe Blaser 500 Nitro Double Rifle .500 Nitro Express caliber, 3” chambers, 25” barrels, S/N 01806. Matte black finish, high relief engraved panel scenes of big game animals, double triggers, deluxe checkered wood stocks with extra fore end, deluxe leather sling and Zeiss electronic scope. In factory leather casing. The Blaser is accompanied by a Zeiss Varipoint M 1.1-4x24 electronic scope with crystal clear optics. This outstanding double rifle is in like new condition showing 99%+ original finish to metal surfaces, minty bores, crisp actions and beautiful engraving on the receiver including high relief work of two African lions in a panel scene displayed on the left side of the receiver and two elephants on the
right side of the receiver. The wood stocks are finely checkered, display outstanding graining and are in fine condition. The buttstock has a Universal hard rubber butt pad and the length of pull from the front trigger to the end of the butt pad is 14.75”. The pistol grip butt cap is high relief engraved with an African Water Buffalo. The recoil shield is gold plated. The deluxe leather suitcase-style casing is in excellent condition and contains Instructions Manuals for the gun and the scope. It is also accompanied by a green protective boot. Available on special order, the cost to replace this double rifle today would be in excess of $35,000! $12,500 - $25,000
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738 *Black River Semi-Auto 1919 Browning .30-06 caliber, 26” barrel, S/N S1151. Pistol grip and bi-pod. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $1,500 - $2,000
739 *Cooper Arms Model 57M Sporting Rifle 22LR caliber, 24.25” octagonal barrel, S/N 2805. High blue finish with case hardened finish on the receiver. Finely checkered, finely figured walnut stock with high finish skeleton buttplate. New in the box. $2,000 - $3,000
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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 © 2015 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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