HISTORIC FIREARMS AND EARLY MILITARIA
May 1-2, 2019
HISTORIC FIREARMS AND EARLY MILITARIA MAY 1-2, 2019 Auction May 1, 2019 10:00 am May 2, 2019 10:00 am Exhibition April 30, 2019 12:00 - 5:00 pm May 1, 2019 8:00 - 10:00 am May 2, 2019 8:00 - 10:00 am Bid In person, by phone, absentee or live online Buyer’s Premium 17.5% Catalog Price $50 6270 Este Avenue | Cincinnati, OH 45232 | 513.871.1670 | Fax 513.871.8670
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THE COLLECTION OF OXFORD REDMOND, “RED”, MCNEILL, MD Oxford Redmond, “Red”, McNeill, MD Red McNeill was a proud Canadian who was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was also proud to become an American citizen in 2000. He was a 1959 graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. He trained in Orthopedic Surgery in Toronto and St. Johns, Newfoundland. He spent one year as Chief Resident in General Surgery at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio where he met his wife, Leslie. After a final year of orthopedic residency in Newfoundland, he and his wife returned to Cincinnati where he practiced general orthopedic surgery for 31 years. Red began collecting firearms in his early twenties in Canada and expanded his interests to include edged weapons, Scottish military swords and regalia and books on military history. He appreciated the workmanship and artistry of beautifully made objects. He studied the background of the artisans and used his own artistic skills to fit stocks and was teaching himself to checker. He was a man of extraordinary talents: a teacher, an artist, an inventor, an enthusiastic learner, compassionate caregiver, dedicated husband and father and loyal friend. He loved travel, quiet time with family and friends in Maine and any excuse to go deer hunting or fishing with friends. Red had a decades long relationship with Cowan’s and felt confident his eclectic collections would be in good hands.
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HISTORIC FIREARMS AND EARLY MILITARIA MAY 1, 2019 — LOTS 1-472
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1 American Restocked French Model 1777 Marine Musket .73 caliber, 39.6875” round barrel, secured by three barrel bands. Bright finish, brass and iron furniture, walnut stock. 6.25” slightly rounded flintlock with removable bridled brass pan. Rounded reinforced cock with old replaced top jaw screw, and possibly top jaw as well. Lock bears no legible markings. The gun appears to be a re-conversion to flint. A composite restock of what appear to be mostly French M1777 Colonial & Marine musket parts, with three brass bands, the upper double strapped. The lower is spring-retained, while the upper two are nail retained. Middle band with brass swivel. Sideplate, triggerguard and buttplate are of iron. Stock appears to be cherry with a deep reddish tone and has a semi-Roman nosed profile and somewhat pronounced comb and moderate rail. A lug for an angular socket bayonet is present under the barrel, .9” from the muzzle. An old, trumpet-shaped iron ramrod that is slightly short to be functional is in the ramrod channel. While the consignor’s notes suggest this musket was Revolutionary War era American rebuild, it is difficult to confirm that assertion. Overall an interesting composite musket that has certainly been in this configuration for a very long time, but that is impossible to verify as Revolutionary War period and is more likely an example of the early Federal Era musket rebuilding and refurbishment programs undertaken by the fledgling government. Good. Metal with a deeply oxidized plum brown patina and some scattered pitting, particularly around the breech that suggest time spent used in a percussion configuration. Examination of the breech with a remote camera shows what appears to be a very old welded repair at the breech as part of the re-conversion. The breech plug tang shows old damage, suggesting it was roughly removed at some point in time. A previous owner’s social security number is electric penciled into the left side of the barrel. Lock is mechanically functional; bore is dark, dirty and moderately pitted. Stock good with numerous cracks and repairs, particularly around the wrist and lock mortise area. $1,000 - $1,500
2 Continental Flintlock Musket .70 caliber, 42” barrel secured by three flat bands with springs, no S/N. Bright finish, European walnut stock. Unmarked externally with the exception of the assembly number 8 throughout, and a small inspection mark at the breech that appears to be a deeply struck SP. Lock remains in original flint configuration with matching assembly marks on both external and internal parts, barrel in original flint as well. No traditionally recognizable proofs are present on top or under the barrel. The musket appears to be Germanic copy of a French pattern musket, based upon the French M1822 from the second quarter of the 19th century. Retains the socket bayonet stud on top of barrel, 1.125” from the muzzle, the full-length button head ramrod with threads at end and both sling swivels. Very good. Metal cleaned to bright, some of the assembly numbers weak from cleaning. Some very minor arms of light pinpricking are present, as well as some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, moderately oxidized bore with light even pitting. Stock lightly cleaned with crisp edges and lines, showing some scattered bumps, dings and minor mars. There is some minor slivering around the triggergaurd tang that appears to be from poor fitting and a small chip out behind the breech plug tang. $1,000 - $2,000
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3 Raised Carved Kentucky Flintlock Fullstock Rifle By John Shuler .42 caliber, 43.25” pinned octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, faux striped maple finished stock. Flat stepped flint lock with roller frizzen and fenced waterproof pan marked R/ASHMORE/WARRANTED in three lines with single set trigger. Lock is likely a replacement as rifle is a reconversion to flint. Barrel signed John Shuler in script and marked 42 at breech. Engraved four-piece brass Daisy Head patch box, lightly engraved toe plate and two-screw side plate. Stock with a graceful Roman nosed profile and raised carved cheek rest with engraved German silver crescent moon inlay, carved leaf pattern decorations and carved moldings along the toe line. 1.85” brass nose cap, two round thimbles and and a brass entry pipe with an old wood ramrod that is likely a replacement. Good. Barrel with a mottled and oxidized plum brown and gray patina with some scattered light pitting that heavy at the breech from use as a percussion rifle. Reconverted to flint. Lock mechanically functional with some pitting. 8-groove bore with crisp rifling and scattered pitting. Brass with an uncleaned patina, German silver deeply tarnished. Stock with numerous bumps, dings and mars, showing extensive repairs through the lock mortise area, and some smaller repairs in the forend. A chip is missing from the toe, as well as a piece of the toe plate. $3,000 - $5,000
4 Breech-Loading Flintlock Rifle by Sykes .65 caliber, 37”round barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, walnut stock with checkered wrist, brass furniture. Stepped, bolted flint lock with waterproof pan and roller fizzen marked SYKES / OXFORD. Barrel with London commercial proofs and {CROWN} / IWbarrel makers mark. Spanner operated screw open breech with interrupted threads. Full-stock altered to half-stock with two barrel lugs removed. Fixed rear sight, blade front sight. Missing a flip up long range sight that was mounted on the breech. Includes a Sykes patent brass loading device marked for 1 1/4oz of shot and for powder. This was likely produced by Sykes & Sons working under Thomas Sykes’ patents for various flasks. The rifle is likely the work of John Sykes II who as a London gunsmith ca 1796-1817. A well made and interesting flintlock breechloading rifle from the first decade of the 19th century. Good. Retains traces of blue on the barrel with an evenly oxidized plum brown patina with some scattered surface roughness. Mechanically functional, clear markings, good bore with some pitting. Breech screw cap with mars and wear from inappropriate and forced removal. Forend shortened, remaining stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars. Charger very good. $2,000 - $3,000
5 North Carolina Long Rifle Signed DG .40 caliber, 45.5” pinned octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, hardwood full stock. Flat rounded flint lock with roller frizzen and fenced waterproof pan, marked N MELCHIOR / WARRANTED is likely a replacement. Rifle is reconverted to flint. Barrel signed D*G in script. Double set triggers. Engraved four-piece patch box, with two screw side plate and toe plate engraved with the same simple floral and geometric motifs. Stock with raised carved cheek piece with brass vent pick holder and loose Rococo carving on butt. Carved molding along forend with German silver false wedges, carved molding around lock, terminating in arrow finials. Carved apron around breech plug tang with leaf motif, terminating in a leaf finial. German silver thumb plate at wrist and oval cheek rest inlay. 2.4375” brass nose cap, three faceted brass thimbles and a faceted brass entry pipe, no ramrod present. Consignor notes attribute this rifle to David Gross, who worked in Guilford County, NC ca 1805 (Sellers). However, comparison with known Gross guns suggests that this is by another maker. A very similar rifle signed “DG” and depicted as rifle #58 in William Ivey’s North Carolina Schools of Long Rifles 1765-1865 suggests that the maker of this gun was from the Rowan School of rifle makers, likely in the North Carolina Piedmont area. A really lovely North Carolina rifle from the first quarter of the 19th century. Very good. Metal with mottled brown and gray patina with some surface oxidation and light pitting. Moderate pitting around breech attests to the time this rifle spent as a percussion gun. Some vise marks are present around the breech area and the tang shows some minor vise damage as well. Lock with moderate pitting, remaining mechanically functional, 7-groove bore very good with crisp rifling and scattered pitting. Brass with a medium golden patina, German silver with a thick, uncleaned patina. Stock very good showing scattered bumps, dings, impact marks and mars. A small repair is present at the toe, some pins in the forend are replaced and others are missing. $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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6 Flintlock Kentucky Rifle .33 caliber, 38.5” pinned octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, full-length stock with lightly engraved four-piece patchbox. Illegible stamped marking on top flat of barrel. Reconverted flint lock with flat beveled swan neck cock, secured by a single lock bolt. Brass furniture includes buttplate with separate toe plate, triggerguard with finger spur extension, flat side plate, two faceted ramrod pipes and an entry pipe, 1.5” nose cap. Includes wood ramrod. Good. Metal a mottled brown and gray patina with scattered oxidation. Metal mostly smooth with an old cleaning and pitting around the breech suggesting a reconversion to flint. Rear sight an old replacement. Lock needs mechanical attention, bore evenly pitted and oxidized with good rifling. Stock with wear, some added finish, a couple of repaired cracks and slivers in the forend, a repaired crack under the lock and some missing and replaced wood around the pins. $1,000 - $1,500
7 Flintlock Kentucky Rifle by Leonard Reedy .40 caliber, 39.75” wedge retained octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, full-length stock. Commercial English flintlock marked METCALFE / LONDON / WARRANTED. Otherwise unmarked. Mounted with a simply engraved, open work four-piece patch box with release in butt. Buttplate with separate toe plate and arrowhead decorative plate along the stock comb. German silver escutcheons at the wedges, German silver thumb piece at wrist. Graceful Roman nosed stock with raised cheek rest set with a German silver six-pointed star, and simple incised lines along the forend and stock toe. Includes a lead tipped wood ramrod. Leonard Reedy worked ca 1794-1810 in Berks County, PA and ca 1825-1835 in Dauphin County, PA (Sellers). Good. Metal with evenly oxidized brown patina showing some moderate pitting around the breech suggesting a reconversion to flint from a percussion drum. Markings legible, lock needs adjustment to be reliable. Bore moderately pitted with strong rifling and is quite dirty. Brass mostly unclean with a nice mustard patina. Stock lightly sanded and refinished with some minor repairs to cracks minor damage in the foreign, with a more major repair around the rear of the lock mortise where added brown finish attempts to conceal the work. Otherwise with the usual scattered bumps and dings. $2,000 - $4,000
8 Flintlock Kentucky Rifle by LWP with Two Patchboxes .40 caliber, 38.25” wedge retained octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, full-length hardwood stock. Barrel signed LWP in script, otherwise unmarked. Reconverted flint lock with fenced water proof pan, roller frizzen and added flat, beveled swan neck cock. Roman-nosed stock with awkward, paddle-like profile set with four-piece acorn finial patchbox in obverse and smaller oval patchbox in reverse, under cheek rest. Buttplate with separate toe plate, triggerguard with extended finger rest, double set-triggers, thick two-screw side plate. Decorated with a German silver six-pointed star on the cheek rest and a pair of brass fish on either side of the forend between the lock and rear sight. Forend spliced at entry pipe and replaced to muzzle. includes a wooden ramrod. Good as restored. Metal with plum brown appearance that appears to be a combination of age and chemical patination. Tang repaired, lock reconverted, toe plate damaged. Lock mechanically functional, good bore with even oxidation and scattered pitting. Forend replaced, stock sanded and refinished with repaired cracks forward and to the rear of the lock. $1,500 - $2,500 10
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9 Fullstock Flintlock Rifle .53 caliber, 42.25” pinned octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, full-length stock. Externally unmarked flint lock with faceted, fenced pan and flat beveled swan neck cock, marked CS on the interior indicating that it is a Charles “Bud” Siler lock. Stock with rudimentary four-piece daisy head patch box with release in toe, buttplate with separate toe plate. Additional brass furniture includes a simple geometric two-screw side plate, brass triggerguard with extended grip spur, two faceted pipes and an entry pipe. Stock with graceful, subtle Roman nose profile, raised cheek rest and simple carving on the reverse butt which measures 1.75” in width. A German silver quarter moon is present on the cheek rest and German silver escutcheons are present along the forend, which shows some simple incised line carving. A German silver thumb plate is present at the wrist as well. Fixed notch rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight, wood ramrod. Good. Metal with a fairly even plum patina with patches of oxidation and some light pitting around the touchhole and the breech. Breech plug tang (and accompanying plug) may be of more recent vintage, as is the modern lock. Lock mechanically functional, bore good, heavily oxidized and showing even pitting with deep rifling. Most of the brass furniture has an uncleaned patina. Stock good with the usual minor repairs to the forend with numerous repaired cracks and some added pieces of wood. Numerous wood repairs are present around the lock, with a large piece replaced between the lock and tang and piece missing forward of the lock. Stock sanded and refinished with some areas of additional finish added in an attempt to conceal repaired cracks and areas of added wood. A repaired crack is present at the toe as well. $6,000 - $9,000
10 Fullstock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle By JH .44 caliber, 39.5” pinned octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, full-length hard wood stock. Barrel signed JH in script, but is otherwise unmarked. Flat, stepped flint lock is an old, ill-fitting replacement. Rifle with a simple four-piece daisy head patch box with release in toe, flat, 2-screw side plate and a triggerguard with finger extension. Buttplate with separate toe plate that is damaged and missing brass at both ends. Two brass pipes with entry pipe damaged and upper pipe missing, 2” brass nose cap. Fixed notch rear sight and dovetailed front sight. Stock with a subtle Roman nose profile, raised cheek rest and measuring 1.6” wide at the butt. Some simple incised line carving is present in the forend. Includes a wood ramrod. Good. Metal with a mottled and moderately oxidized patina showing areas of brown and gray with some surface roughness, scattered pitting and more moderate pitting at the breech. Rifle is likely reconverted to flint from a percussion drum conversion, based upon the significant erosion at the breech. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling is very dirty and evenly pitted. Brass furniture is mostly untouched, except for the bright entry pipe. Stock sanded and refinished with several repaired cracks in the forend and significant amounts of wood loss along the upper edges of the forend on both sides. Additional repairs are present around the lock mortise where some wood is added and through the triggerguard area and the reverse butt, where added finish conceals apparent repaired cracks. $3,000 - $6,000
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11 Fullstock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle By William Kelsay .50 caliber, .45.125” pinned octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, full-length striped maple stock with brass furniture. Top of barrel is signed William Kelsay. Commercial flint lock appears to be an old replacement and is slightly undersized with a repealed cock. Erosion and pitting on the barrel suggest a reconversion to flint from a percussion drum alteration. Furniture includes a simple, lightly engraved two-piece daisy head patch box, a 1.75” wide buttplate with separate toe piece, a two-screw geometric side plate, a triggerguard with a semi-pistol grip extension to the rear, two faceted ramrod thimbles, a faceted entry pipe and a 1.25” nose cap. The buttplate tang, triggerguard and pipes all show the same simple faceting decorative motif. Stock with simple incised line decorations along the forend, a simple floral apron carved around the breech plug tan, rudimentary carving around the tail of the lock and counterpane and more simple incised lines along the toe of the stock and along the lower edge of the raised cheek rest. Sights are a simple fixed rear and brass blade front. A modern brass tipped wooden ramrod is included. William Kelsey is listed in Sellers as being born in 1792 and working in Pioneer and Huntington, OH circa 1850-1860s and eventually Kelseyville, CA after 1867. Sellers lists him as dying in 1868, and two other listings appear to be Kelsay’s sons John (ca 1819-99) and Nathaniel (ca 1825-?) both of whom are listed as working in Ray County, MO prior to ending up in Kelseyville, CA as well during the late 1860s and early 1870s. Good. Metal with a mottled and oxidized brown and gray coloration, showing some surface roughness and scattered pitting, particularly around the breech where the pitting is more significant. Mechanically functional, bore is dark, dirty and heavily oxidized with deep rifling. Brass with a nice untouched ocher patina, with the exception of the entry pipe that has been cleaned to a golden color. Stock with wear, scattered bumps and bruises and the usual small repairs in the forend. There is about a 5” repair along the stock line on the reverse at the nose cap, with a similar repair about half that length on the obverse in the same general area. A grain crack runs about half the length of the ramrod channel, starting at the nose cap, and there is the usual wood loss around many of the pins and at the breech plug tang. A couple of small cracks are also present around the lock area and at the rear lock screw. The stock appears to have been lightly sanded as well. $3,500 - $7,000
12 Fullstock Flintlock Kentucky Buck & Ball Rifle .50 caliber, 42” wedge retained octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, full-length stock with brass furniture. Tryon marked commercial single screw flint lock with rounded and fenced waterproof pan and swan neck cock. Side plate appears to be signed S Bames, who Sellers lists as an “unlocated” maker of full-stock flintlock rifles. Brass furniture includes a four-piece patchbox with simple engraving in geometric patterns, a triggerguard with small extended spur at rear, crescent buttplate with separate toe plate, single-screw side plate, an entry pipe and two ramrod pipes and a 2.2” nose cap. Barrel wedges with lightly engraved German silver escutcheons. Stock with a graceful Roman nose profile, measuring 1.4” wide at the butt. Fixed notch rear sight, dovetailed German silver front sight blade. Includes wood ramrod of indeterminate age. Good. Barrel with a fairly even oxidized plum patina showing some mottling and and scattered light pitting. Markings remain clear. Lock reconverted to flint with all external parts replaced and not currently functional. Bore smooth and moderately oxidized with some even pitting. Stock with wear and wood loss along the forend, where several slivers have been replaced along the top edge on both sides and a long repaired crack is present on the reverse. A crack is present running in the ramrod channel from the nose cap past the middle pipe. Both pipes may be replacements, and possibly the nose cap as well. Substantial amounts of wood are replaced around the lock mortise, with a 4.5” long piece added under the lock at the triggerguard. Other scattered areas around the lock and counterpane show small repairs and cracks. Stock refinished and showing scattered bumps, dings and mars. Despite the many short comings of the stock in terms of condition and repairs, the rifle remains very attractive with a graceful silhouette and nice furniture. $2,500 - $5,000
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13 Rare 16th Century Combination Powder Tester, Primer And Spanner Wrench 7.75” overall length, tombstone-style top with measurements. Spanner wrench on the sides. Powder measure. All metal is sharp and crisp with gunmetal gray look, some staining. Overall excellent for this rare 16th-century accoutrement. $750 - $1,500
14 Early Engraved Flat Powder Horn G. Tobias Dated 1753 9” length, flat horn with carved spout with eyes. Horn based plug. Engraved on one side of the horn in three lines is G. TOBIAS, HALIFAX, DAUFIN CO. 1753. On the other side is an engraving of floral design with leaves. Overall excellent with nice untouched dark yellow to amber patina. All markings are very sharp and clear. $1,700 - $2,400
15 16th &17th Century Cranequin (Crossbow Winder) 17” x 15”. Iron with wood handle. Darkening throughout with stable split in handle. Mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
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16 The Last Testament of William Gordon Rutherford Mentioning His Lloyd’s “Hundred Pound” Sword Won for action at the Battle of Trafalgar The Unique and Important Last Will And Testament of Trafalgar Captain William Gordon Rutherford (1764-1818) of H.M.S. Swiftsure for Which He Received the Magnificent 100 Pound Sword from the Patriotic Fund at Lloyds. This unique last will and testament of the only British captain at Trafalgar born in America at Wilmington, North Carolina in 1764 is of the most compelling historical significance to the collector of Lloyds Patriotic swords or Napoleonica. The will is written in a masterful hand with the usual artistic flourishes used by notaries (lawyers) of the period in brown ink and repeatedly mentions Captain Rutherford’s “Trafalgar medal and sword” stating that “I bequeath to such son my Trafalgar Medal and sword and if I should have no sons…” The heroic captain did not have any sons and his cased Patriotic sword was bequeathed to his nephew upon his death as per the wills instructions.
The will repeatedly mentions the medal and sword as they were of the utmost importance and value to the captain. In 1800 the pay for a British post captain of a First Rate ship of the line such as the Swiftsure was less than 400 pounds a year so a 100 pound sword represented more than a quarter of Rutherford’s annual salary. Many captains chose a cash award rather than a Lloyds sword or a Lloyds silver vase in consequence. A portrait of Captain Rutherford in full dress uniform and cradling his beloved sword is on display at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. The document remains in fine completely legible condition and would substantially enhance not only the monetary value but more importantly the historical value of the Rutherford sword. Regardless Rutherford’s will delight any collector of arms and relics from the Age of Fighting Sale. Captain Rutherford’s superb 100 pound Lloyds sword sold at James D. Julia’s March 2017 auction as lot 1231, for the world record price of $270,250. $15,000 - $25,000
17 Engraved Plaque for a Cased Lloyds of London Sword Presented to Lt. Thos. Robt. Pye An extremely rare and historic engraved Napoleonic brass plaque taken from the mahogany case of a 50 pound Lloyd’s patriotic sword awarded to Lieutenant Thomas Robert Pye of His Majesty’s Ship Boadecea 1809. A superb presentation plaque from the “Age of Fighting Sail and the Napoleonic Wars.” Lieutenant Pye’s heroic role in the capture of St.-Paul’s Island Bourbon is a most stirring tale of courage under fire and he well deserved his 50-pound sword. The present whereabouts of Lieutenant Pye’s sword are unknown but the Lloyd’s plaque commemorating his bravery is offered here at a fraction of the price of his sword. Nice aged patina. Engraving is clear. $1,000 - $2,000
18 Engraved Plaque for a Cased Lloyd’s of London Sword Presented to Major Abraham Augustus Nunn An extremely rare engraved brass plaque for a 50 pound sword from the Patriotic Fund Lloyd’s of London to Major Abraham Augustus Nunn, 1805. Lloyd’s patriotic swords are extreme rarities. A detached engraved plaque from the mahogany case of a Lloyd’s sword is even rarer. This plaque is from the case of the sword presented by the Patriotic Fund to Major Nunn of the 1st India Regiment in 1805. The gallant major was wounded “while faithfully executing the orders of General Prevost” on the 22nd of February 1805 while defending the Isle of Dominica. The general ordered Major Nunn “not to yield to the enemy one inch of ground.” The engraving is superb as expected and Major Nunn’s plaque is a splendid relic of the Napoleonic Wars in the Caribbean and a testament to British valor. The plaque has nice aged patina with sharp engraving. $1,000 - $2,000
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19 Wheelock Pistol .510 bore diameter, 12.25” octagonal to round barrel with two flutes separating the octagonal to round. An inlaid German military wheel-lock holster pistol 1st quarter of the 17th century. The barrel of Spanish form octagonal to round, The unadorned flattened convex lock with serrated outside wheel held by a stud at base in the Dutch manner. Steel ovoid pommel. Plain steel trigger guard, The dark walnut full stock sparsely inlaid with scrimshawed rectangular plaques of polished stag horn enriched with pellets. Staghorn tipped ramrod. The inlay possibly of later date. Overall condition is good with steel components polished in the European manner. Barrel and lockplate have been cleaned in the European manner. The stock has blackened look. No repairs. Bone inlays with nice yellow patina. Overall a very good example of a 17th Century wheellock pistol. $2,000 - $3,500
20 Rare All Brass Boxlock Flintlock Pistol by Joyner .620 bore diameter, 9” octagonal barrel. Engraved brass frame, and brass handle. Iron pins and screws, iron frizzen and hammer. Engraved hammer and frizzen with border. John Joyner was apprenticed to Charles Pickfatt in 1747, was free of the Gunmakers Company in 1758 and submitted his proof piece in 1761. He worked in London from 1758 to 1774. Excellent overall, very sharp and crisp engraving. Nice mellowed look. $1,500 - $2,500
21 Early Austrian Flintlock Pistol by Peter Planer .56 caliber, 14.375” barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, brass mountings, beech stock. 5” flat faceted lock engraved with panoplies of arms and IO: PETER PLANER in a “v” shape under the unbridled, faceted pan. Also marked IN WIEN in an arc behind the cock. Frizzen with engraved front and curled toe, with flat, beveled swan neck cock. 4.75” of deeply chiseled martially themed decorations are present at the breech of the barrel. The brass side plate and triggerguard are engraved with panoplies of arms, while the balance of the brass mounts are engraved with flowing floral or geometric motifs. Stock with raised carvings around the tang and at the tail of the lock, with some additional carving between the triggerguard and entry pipe, terminating in incised lines that run the length of the forend. A horn tipped wooden ramrod is in the channel under the barrel. Fine. Metal cleaned to bright in the European fashion, with some scattered discoloration and light oxidation on the steel. Brass mounted cleaned to bright as well. Lock with crisp and clear engraving, mechanically functional and with a fine bore. Wood crisp with some tiny repairs to the forend moulding near the nose cap, a couple of grain cracks in the forend and some pin holes in the stock with wood filler. $1,500 - $3,000
22 Late 18th Century French Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol by Bichard .52 caliber, 8” barrels, no S/N. Browned barrels, bright locks with iron furniture, walnut stock. Obverse lock engraved Bichard in script, reverse lock engraved St. Etienne. Top rib marked CANON TORDU in gold. Semi-banana-shaped flat locks with fenced, faceted pans. Locks with simple panoplies of arms engraved at their tails and floral motifs on the flat, faceted swan neck cocks. Double triggers, fronts of frizzes engraved, with curled toes. Lightly engraved steel mounts with a panoply of arms on the butt cap and floral motifs on the triggerguard. Barrels decorated with simple gold gilt floral and cornucopia themes. Stock with floral raised carving around tang and at rear of entry pipe, and a German silver escutcheon plate at the wrist. False wood ramrod. Marcel Richard worked at St. Etienne ca 1770-1793, serving as controller in 1792. A really outstanding pistol from the period of Louis XVI’s reign, likely produced in the decade immediately prior to the French Revolution. Very good. Barrels retain traces of finish with an attractive and lightly oxidized patina, retaining much of their gold gilt decoration. Mechanically functional, good bores with moderate oxidation. Stock very good with crisp raised carving, scattered bumps and dings, some minor repairs around the lock mortises and some likely repairs concealed by thickly added brown stain between the locks and the tang. A really lovely, late 18th century pistol. $2,500 - $5,000
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23 Classic Silver-Mounted Flintlock Pistol by Joseph Heylin Circa 1750’s .660 bore diameter, 9” tapered octagonal-to-round barrel. Two hallmarks on the breech. Nicely chiseled silver furniture; silver sideplate is shaped in a panoply of arms with the initials COB. Stepped flat lockplate and hammer, gold bushed touch hole. Walnut stock moldings around the lockplate and sideplate. Barrel and lock have been cleaned long ago and has begun to patinate. Silver is excellent. The stock is excellent. An excellent example of early flintlock pistol silver mounted. $2,000 - $3,000
24 Three-Barrel Tap Action with Folding Bayonet by John Gardner .40 caliber, 2.8125” barrels, no S/N. Bright finish, brass frame, smooth wood grip. Reverse of frame engraved with a panoply of arms and with the maker’s name Jno Gardner. Obverse of frame similarly engraved and with the location NEWCASTLE. Proofs and makers’ marks under frame, concealed by bayonet. Box lock, tap lock flint action with sliding pan locking safety and vent controlling barrel selector on left of frame. Snap bayonet under barrels, released by triggerguard. John Gardner worked in Newcastle upon Tyne in Northumberland from ca 17971837 (Bailey). Very good. Barrels a mottled and oxidized brown and gray patina. Brass with a golden patina. Mechanically functional, safety does not lock the pan. Snap bayonet does not lock into place when deployed due to damaged locking spring. Bores good but oxidized, grip with scattered bumps and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
25 Early Bresican Flintlock Pistol .480 bore diameter, 11” tapered octagonal-to-round barrel. Highly chiseled butt cap, triggerguard, ferules, sideplate, behind the tang and on the lock. Top of barrel engraved Lazarino Cominazo on the flat. Finely figured walnut stock with nice raised carving. Original cleaning rod. A beautiful example of highly chiseled work done in 1680. The condition is excellent overall. With nice sharp and crisp lines. Metal with a dull gray look. The stock is excellent overall. $2,000 - $3,500
26 Brass Boxlock Blunderbuss Flintlock Pistol by Nock .56 caliber, flared to .78 at muzzle, 6” round, blunderbuss-style brass barrel, no S/N. Brass construction, smooth walnut grip. Obverse frame engraved with a panoply of arms and with the barrel engraved LONDON, reverse frame engraved H NOCK in a wreath. London commercial proof marks on bottom of barrel, concealed by bayonet blade. Box lock, flint lock action, snap bayonet under barrel released by triggerguard. German silver shield escutcheon in grip. Wood ramrod in pipes on reverse of barrel. Henry Nock worked in London ca 1770-1804. Very good. Brass with a dull golden patina, markings and engraving remain clear, with some scattered bumps and dings in the metal. Mechanically functional, snap bayonet does not lock into place securely due to locking spring being weak. Good bore with moderate oxidation. Grip with scattered bumps and dings. $1,500 - $3,000
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27 Early Spanish Miquelet Pistol .675 bore diameter, 9’ octagonal-to-round barrel with cannon muzzle. Two hallmarks on the top of the breech. Carved decorative steelwork covering rear half of the barrel. Floral design pieced brass work on the butt of the stock and around the tang. Large belt hook, iron triggerguard. Walnut stock. All brass has nice untouched patina. Barrel and triggerguard with nice patina, smooth and no major pitting. Stock with nice uncleaned original patina. Overall an excellent example of a Spanish pistol made in the mid-1700s. $3,000 - $6,000
28 Pair of 18th Century Silver Mounted English Flintlock Pistols by Smith .58 caliber, 9.125” octagonal-to-round barrels, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock, silver mounts. 4.625” long flat locks engraved SMITH with sliding cock safeties, fenced, waterproof pans, roller frizzes and flat faceted swan neck cocks. Silver triggerguards with Birmingham assay marks, including the Birmingham anchor, the lion passant, the date letter “I” in shield and an illegible maker’s mark. The “I” letter dented 1781 production. The maker’s mark on the deeply chiseled classical butt caps are illegible as well, but the same assay marks and date codes are present. Barrels with Tower private proofs, sterling openwork side plate, thumb plate and with silver wire forming an apron around the tangs. Include bone tipped wood ramrods that appear to be original to the pistols. Likely the work of William Smith, who apprenticed to the famous maker John Joyner in 1766 and worked in London during the latter part of the 18th century and early 19th century. Very good. Metal cleaned to bright with some light pitting on the locks and cocks. Barrel with scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Mechanically functional, heavily oxidized bores are very dirty. Silver mounts dull and lightly tarnished. Both stocks with scattered bumps, dings, scuffs and light scratches. One with some repaired cracks and replaced wood in the forend near the tip, the other with a crack running about 2” from the front of the lock to the forend and a 3.5” spliced replaced piece of wood at the forend, essentially from the pipe forward. $2,500 - $5,500
29 Cased Pair of All-Brass Turn Barrel Flintlock Pistols .420 bore diameter, 2.5” brass turn barrels. Marked on the brass frame Dunderdale, Madison & Labian; on the right side engraved with a panoply of arms. Flintlock boxlocks, folding triggers. Nicely cased in a mahogany case with accessories, with small compartment flask and mold. Excellent overall. $2,500 - $5,000
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30 German Flintlock Pistol .460 bore diameter, 6.5” octagonal-to-round barrel with cannon-style muzzle. Deeply chiseled metal with silver overlay. Deeply chiseled lockplate panel of a stag, deeply chiseled silver furniture. Lockplate marked J.H. Barthelmes, Zella. Raised carved ebony stock. Circa 1730-1780. This pistol is in excellent condition. Retaining a mint crisp untouched look. $1,500 - $3,000
32 Early Spanish Ripoll .740 bore diameter, 7.775” octagonal-to-round barrel with cannon-style muzzle. Gunmaker’s stamp on the top of the breech, (MAS) ( Domingo Mas, Ripoll gunmakers) circa 1715. Lockplate is beautiful early style with chiseled work on hammer and frizzen pan. The stock has finely pierced brass overlays around rear barrel breech extending down to the ball butt. Brass engraved sheathing covering entire front end to muzzle. Triggerguard has brass inlay work around it. Nice pierced brass overlays covering the entire bottom of ball butt. The brass strip around both sides of stock in the middle of the gun. Some silver inlays and silver wire work rear of the front band. Engraved front brass band. Long belthook, iron tipped ramrod. The barrel is gray with some staining and pitting. The belt hook has some pitting is mostly gray metal. Brass with nice patina. Stock is very good with nice dark patina. Overall this is an excellent example of early Ripoll pistol. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
31 Pair of 18th Century German Flintlock Pistols by F. Petter .54 caliber, 9.25” octagonal-to-round barrels, no S/N. Bright finish, brass mounts, blued small parts, beech stocks. Both pistols marked “1” on their tangs. 4.75” flat beveled flint locks with relief carved hunting and game scenes, unbridled faceted pans and flat beveled swan-neck cocks that are engraved en-suite with the locks, as are the fronts of the frizzes. Locks remain in original flint and are both signed F Petter in the “v” of the frizzen springs. Deeply chiseled brass mounts with panoplies of arms and heroic motifs on the butt caps, hunting scenes on the side plates and flowing foliate and feathery themes on the triggerguards, nose caps and other mounts. Barrels with simple, light engraving and traces of gold gilt highlights. Stocks with raised carved aprons around the locks, and along the backstops, with simple raised motifs and incised lines along the fronds. Brass tipped wood ramrods. Very good. Metal cleaned to bright leaving the engraving on the barrels weak with only traces of gilt. One pistol with a repaired tang, showing a well-executed dovetailed patch. Both locks fully functional, mounts lightly cleaned with a golden color. Both stocks with some repairs with some wood filler around both lock mortises. One stock with 2” angled and spliced section of wood replaced at the forend tip and with a repaired crack through the grip. This same pistol shows replaced wood and more repaired cracks on the reverse near the butt cap. The other pistol some minor filler around the forend tip and a repaired crack through the grip at the butt cap. All repairs are neatly accomplished and do not substantially detract from the overall aesthetic quality of the pistols. $2,500 - $5,000
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33 Early Spanish Ripoll Butt Miquelet Pistol .650 bore diameter, 7.5” octagonal-to-round barrel; rear part also is grooved with turnings then round, cannon muzzle. Engraved brass trimmed and furniture, engraved iron triggerguard. Fancy grooved pan and hammer. Walnut stock. Overall all this pistol is excellent condition. The stock has nice untouched patina. $2,500 - $4,000
34 18th Century English Flintlock Holster Pistol .58 caliber, 13” octagonal-to-round barrel, slightly swamped at the muzzle, no S/N. Bright finish, brass mountings, walnut stock. 5.125” flat beveled, semi-banana-shaped lock engraved with panoplies of arms and heroic scenes. Original flint lock with removable, unbridled, faceted pan, flat beveled swan-neck cock and a steel with a period refacing, showing decorative engraving on the front of the frizzen. Barrel with Crown/V English proof marks, and an illegible marker’s or retailer’s name engraved on the top flat. Deeply chiseled gilt brass mounts with classical, heroic and martial themes with a lion’s face buttcap and languets extending 2.5” from the grip mount. Thumb plate escutcheon with classically themed bust. Faceted ramrod thimble and entry pipe, horn tipped wood ramrod. Stock with relief carving over most of its surfaces with flowing vines and floral themes and a carvings around the tang forming a decorative apron. Very good. Metal cleaned, leaving the engraved mark illegible. Metal with a mottled oxidized brown over gray patina. Engraving on lock remains crisp, mounts sharp. Barrel with small welded repair 3.25” from the muzzle. Mechanically functional, oxidized bore is very dirty. Stock very good with the expected bumps and dings, some minor chipping around the grip cap and couple of hairline cracks in the grip, but without the major repairs and restoration normally encountered on mid-18th century pistols. $1,500 - $3,000
35 Chiseled Neopolitan Miquelet Pistol .50 caliber, 8.5” octagonal-to-round barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, hardwood stock, chiseled and open work iron mounts. Highly figured miquelet lock with grooved frizzen decorated with strange and somewhat unsettling humanoid motifs that more closely resemble escapees from Area 51 than anything human. This strange motif is repeated throughout the chiseled and open work mounts on the pistol. Includes a wooden ramrod. Good. Metal with a dull pewter patina, showing some scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock needs mechanical attention, bore heavily oxidized, dark and dirty. Stock with scattered handling marks and an old crack in the grip on the reverse. $2,500 - $3,500
36 Eprouvette or Powder Tester, Marked J & W Richards, London Brass frame with iron triggerguard. Walnut handles, marked on the frame Richards London. Excellent condition. $800 - $1,000
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37 Tosco-Emelian Snaphaunce Pistol .420 bore diameter, 7” tapered octagonal-to-round barrel with center relief turnings. Iron furniture that is deeply chiseled, lockplate with deep chiseled engraving of portraits throughout. Sideplate chiseled with a human face. Hammer crew with face design. Triggerguard with a deep chiseled face on the forward section with finial. Rear ferule has face chiseled with finial. Walnut stock with deep relief carving. All metal has been cleaned in a European manner and has begun to repatinate. Stock is excellent. Overall a great museum quality pistol. $2,000 - $4,000
38 British Brass Barrel Blunderbuss with Folding Bayonet .930 bore diameter, 7.25” brass barrel with folding bayonet. Lock marked Twigg with a safety on the back. Engraved border around the lockplate. Brass triggerguard and ferrules. Walnut stock. Brass is nice and crisp. Lock with nice mottled gray look. Stock is excellent. Overall excellent. $2,000 - $3,500
39 Early Brescian Snaphaunce Pistol .560 bore diameter, 15.5” octagonal-to-round barrel with cannon-style muzzle, 22” overall. Lockplate engraved with deep chiseled face on the rear of the lockplate, and on the hammer screw; frizzen spring nicely engraved; engraved steel lacework, belt hook, steel butt cap. Typical Brescian pierced designs at barrel and tang. Buttplate has engraved foliage. Sideplate has an open pierced vine design. Walnut stock. All metal has been nicely clean to bright, no pitting smooth. The stock is excellent. An excellent example of early Brecian snaphaunce pistol. Circa early 1700’s. From the Joe Kindig Collection $2,000 - $3,000
40 Pair of French Flintlock Pistols .50 bore diameter, 5.25” turned cannon-style engraved barrels. Engraved on the brass locks Duval a Nantes. Raised carved walnut stocks with moldings. Brass eagle butts. Excellent overall with nice untouched patination. Markings are clear and readable. Stocks are excellent. $1,500 - $3,000
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41 Pair of German Flintlock Pistols .520 bore diameter, 11” octagonal-to-round tapered barrel, The long barrels of Spanish form with gilt stamped German proofs at the octagonal breeches with silver foresights. The flat lock plates finely relief-chiseled with strap work and a lion rampant. The swan neck cocks chiseled en suite with the locks and frizziness. Figured and molded light walnut full stocks are carved in relief at barrel tangs and under rear ramrod pipes. The brass mounts are cast and chased with strap work. The full side plates cast and chased with dogs harrying a boar. Condition is very good with little wear to engraving on steel and some original bluing on barrel of one pistol. Brass mounts retain traces of original gilding. Horn tipped ramrods possibly original. The locks retain their original small parts. Stocks are crisp though showing evidence of old cleaning. A very attractive pair of long mid-18th century German holster pistols. $2,000 - $4,000
42 Pair of Spanish Miquelet Pistols .640 bore diameter, 6” tapered octagonal-to-round barrel, with gilt proofs, a gilt band separating octagonal-to-round and cannon-style muzzle. Engraved iron mounted furniture, superbly designed delicately made lockplate with high relief floral motifs at the rear. All iron mounts have nice relief work on the parts. Walnut stock. Antonio Guisasola (Eibar gunmaker 17961820). All metal has been cleaned in a European manner. The pistols have nice sharp and crisp lines. Stocks are excellent. Overall excellent. $3,000 - $6,000
43 Silver Mounted Scottish Flintlock Ramhorn Butt Pistol .550 bore diameter, 7” octagonal-to-round barrel, 11” overall length. Engraved steel lock marked Thomson, barrel marked Edinburgh. Nicely made with carvings in swirl designs and military motifs throughout entire pistol. Steel decorative belt hook extending down the silver stock. Finely made steel hammer and ramrod. This pistol is excellent overall. A top museum quality pistol. $5,000 - $7,500
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44 Pair of Silver Mounted Early English Flintlock Pistols by Barbar .612 bore diameter, 7� tapered round barrels with ribs running from the breech to 2.5� finishing in a teardrop. Marked in the rib BarBar. Beveled lockplates marked Barber. Fine sterling silver mounted and hallmarked furniture. Nicely shaped fishtail butts with longspurs. The pommel has carved design surrounding nicely chiseled mask of a lions face chased in relief. Sideplates are intricate openwork design cast and chased with classic motifs of flowers, swags & tassels interlaced with leaves and sprays. Nicely carved walnut stocks. barrel and locks are nicely cleaned in the European manner. Stocks are untouched with nice varnished patina. $4,000 - $6,500
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45 Pair of 18th Century Austrian Flintlock Pistols .52 caliber, 10.325” swamped barrels, no S/N. Bright finish, chiseled brass mounts, hard wood stocks with horn forend caps. Flat beveled locks engraved with simple engraving of martial and game scenes. Lock with faceted, fenced, bridled pans with engraved decorative covers over the frizzen springs and flat topped frizzens with engraved fronts. Flat beveled swan necked cocks engraved en-suite. Barrels with flowing Damascus patterning, flowing relief-carved vine motifs at the breech that enhanced with silver and three .125” mine cut garnets on each pistol. Chiseled brass mounts with game and classical scenes. Stocks with stylized fleur-de-lis patterned raised carved aprons around the tangs, simple raised borders around the locks and some incised line carving along the forends. Horn tipped wooden ramrods secured by faceted brass pipes. A lovely pair of highly embellished Austrian pistols from the mid-18th century. Very good. Metal cleaned to bright, now dulling to a medium pewter patina. All engraving remains crisp and sharp. Locks mechanically functional, one cock with a brazed repair at neck. Bores very good but somewhat dirty. Stocks with scattered bumps and dings. One with a small repaired crack along the upper stock line near the nose cap on the obverse and a repaired crack through grip with some minor wood loss along the grip strap. The other with a small repaired chip along the upper edge of stock line and no major repairs noted. $4,000 - $6,000
46 Early Pair of Tosco-Emelian Snaphance Pistols .44 caliber, 8.4375”, no S/N. Bright finish, engraved and openwork steel mounts, hardwood stocks. Profusely engraved snaphance locks with flowing floral motifs. Sliding pan covers, flat, reinforced cocks engraved en-suite. Octagonal portion of barrels engraved with floral and feathery sprays, engraved openwork aprons at tangs. Mounted with steel belt hooks on the reverse. Plain steel butt caps with extended langets, steel ramrods. Very good. Metal with scattered surface oxidation and discoloration and some light pitting. Locks mechanically functional, bores dirty and moderately oxidized. Stocks with scattered bumps and dings, as well as some minor wood loss and chipping along the edges of the forend, with some scattered minor grain cracks as well. $3,000 - $6,000 24
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47 Rare Early Spanish Madrid Lock Flintlock Pistol Circa 1730 .60 caliber, 10” slightly swamped octagonal-to-round barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, gilt brass and silver mounts, hardwood stock. Top of barrel with the gold maker’s marks of A.P. Esteva and invade silver decorative motifs. Original flintlock with gold maker’s mark of Ose P. Deop. 4.875” flat beveled lock is profusely engraved with tight foliate patterns at the tail and a Griffin under the pan. Bridled and fenced pan with grooved steel face, flat beveled swan neck cock engraved en-suite with the lock with a ring style top jaw screw. Deeply chiseled brass mounts with applied silver classical heroic busts on the thumb plate, butt cap and triggerguard. Stock with raised carved foliate apron at tang and incised lines along forend and around lock. Wood ramrod. A. Pedro Esteva worked in Barcelona ca 1714-1750. Very good. Metal cleaned to bright and now dulling with scattered light oxidation and discoloration on the barrel. Lock a dull smoky gray color with crisp engraving. Mechanically functional, oxidized bore with some pitting and dirt. Stock with scattered bumps and dings, a repaired crack through the wrist above the thumb plate, with some replaced wood and added finish. $3,000 - $5,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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48 Gilt Bronze-Mounted Flintlock Pistols A very fine pair of early 18th century gilt bronze mounted Austrian flintlock holster pistols with fluted barrels by Lazarino Cominazzo Austrian from Ettersburg Castle. Locks of flattened form with pointed tails are engraved with scrolls issuing from the mouth of a monster. The elegant swan necked cocked engraved en suite engraved with a floral design top jaws engraved with a shield. The elegant 13 inch long Spanish formed barrels with beautiful fluting at breech, signature Lazarino Cominazzo. Walnut full stocks beautifully relief carved around triggerguard and at breech. Full gilt bronze Carlsbad-type mount with side plated cast in plate sand relief soldier in mounted combat and female captives tied to plinth. Triggerguard cast and chased in relief. Bust of a queen spurred butt caps cast in chase and relief with warrior end pommel with raised relief grotesque mask. Barrels with steel foresights. Both pistols in identical condition. Locks retaining all original polish. Barrels with mostly there polish, hand only light arsenal-type staining. bronze mounts retain all original fire gilding. Triggers retain all original blue; screws retain niter blue. Stocks are in virtually pristine condition retaining all original varnish finish. Pistols are over 20 inches overall. As with all pistols coming from Ettersburg Castle, retains outstanding conditions. Ettersburg Castle $7,000 - $9,000
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49 Pair of English Turn Barrel Flintlock Boxlocks .500 bore diameter, 1.75” turn barrels with Birmingham proofs. Folding trigger, rounded brass frame engraved with military motifs. Finely checkered grips with silver mask butt. Barrels are gray with no pitting or staining. Brass with nice patina. Grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
50 S. North Model 1808 2nd Contract Naval Flintlock .64 caliber, 10” round pinned barrel, no S/N. Brown finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Flat beveled lock in original flint with matching assembly marks throughout, marked S. NORTH / BERLIN / CON at tail and with an {eagle} / U. STATES forward of the cock. Removable brass pan, rounded reinforced cock. Top jaw and screw may be replacements. Brass side plate, triggerguard, butt cap and ramrod pipe. Iron belt hook. Wooden ramrod an old replacement. Only 3,000 of these early US Navy handguns were produced ca 1808-1810 and remain difficult pistols to acquire for any collection. This would be a fabulous addition to an advanced War of 1812 US Navy collection. Very good. Barrel with a evenly oxidized medium brown patina, about .125” short of full length. Lock cleaned to bright with a pewter patina and clear markings. Mechanically functional, fair bore, deeply oxidized and pitted. Brass with a nice mustard patina. Stock with some cracks in the forend and one behind the lock. Three deep grooves cut into the stock on the reverse under the belt hook. A solid, original flint example of a rare US martial pistol from the War of 1812 period. $3,000 - $6,000
51 A.W. Waters All Metal Single-Shot Percussion Pistol .36 caliber, 7” octagonal-to-round barrel. Marked on left flat of barrel A.W. Waters Milbury Mass. Notched rear barrel sight small blade front sight. Two-piece walnut grips. All finish has turned to a dark brown patina. Nice sharp and crisp lines with crisp markings. Grips are very good with minimal nicks and dings. Overall very good for a rare American maker. $1,000 - $1,500
52 Model 1842 I.N. Johnson Single-Shot Martial Pistol .54 caliber, 8.5” barrel with U.S. G.W. P in three lines near the breech. Dated 1850 on the tang. Lockplate US over I.N. Johnson; at the rear of the lockplate Middtn Conn 1855 in three lines. Brass mounted with walnut stock. This pistol is excellent overall. With nice bright metal very little surface staining. Sharp and crisp markings. Nice untouched feathered grain wood. No cartouches. $2,000 - $3,000
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53 American P Guard Officer’s Sword 30” curved blade with etched panels of floral designs and military panoply, guard of the reverse P-shape. Silver-plated backstrap and guard. Original ivory handle. The scabbard has some very light dents. It has been cleaned to bright with a nice polished finish. The blade is excellent displaying most of the polished finish, the etched panels are sharp and clear. Overall excellent example. $1,000 - $1,500
54 Brass Eagle Head Horstmann Sword 27” curved blade, with blue and gilt floral designs and military motifs. Solid brass handle with eagle pommel “P”-shaped guard. Leather scabbard with brass throat; the tip is missing. Blade displays a dirty look with lots of the iridescent blue and much of the gilt remains. Overall a very good example of this early military sword. Circa 1810-1830. $1,000 - $1,500
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55 Early Officer’s Sword 31” curve with blue and gilt engravings. Curved backstrap with a rounded floral design pommel, D-shaped guard with a counterguard of an eagle. Carved bone handle. Brass scabbard with two carrying rings. Blade still retains most of the original polished finish. The blade still retains a lot of the bright blue and gilt finish. The scabbard still retains a traces of the original silver finish. Overall this is a very good example of an early officer’s sword. $1,000 - $2,000
56 Pattern 1832 Ames Sword 34” quillback blade. Leather and brass wire wrapped handle. Brass pommel and backstrap; brass guard with branches. The blade is etched with N.P Ames Springfield Mass 1837 and the initials stamped near the ricasso T.W. On the reverse United States and floral designs. Metal scabbard. The brass pommel and guard have a nice dark patina. Brass wire missing off the handle. The scabbard is dark brown with some pitting. Three dents in the scabbard. The blade is excellent still retaining a bright polished look with very sharp and crisp markings. $1,000 - $1,500
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57 R. & C. Leonard Contract U.S. Model 1808 Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 44.75” barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Flat beveled flint lock with integral fenced iron pan and flat beveled reinforced cock marked with an {eagle} / US under the pan, over the contract name R. & C. LEONARD, and marked vertically in two lines at the tail CANTON in an arc and 1811. Breech marked US over a depressed cartouche with a raised eagle’s head (facing right) over CT and with a V inspection. According to Moller, the “CT” stands for “contract” and is only found on 1808 and 1812 contract muskets. Counterpane stamped with a legible V / BM inspection, the mark of inspector Benjamin Moor. Lock remains in original flint configuration as does the barrel, although the touchhole is enlarged and shows moderate erosion. A socket bayonet lug is present under the barrel, 1.3” from the muzzle. Retains both sling swivels and an original full-length ramrod. Rudolph Charles Leonard of Canton, MA received a contract to produce 5,000 “Harpers Ferry” pattern muskets in October of 1808, and delivered a total of 3,867 between 1810 and 1814, with 1,125 being delivered during 1811. A scarce and untouched example of a War of 1812 period US M1808 contract musket in original flint. Good. Untouched with a thickly oxidized brown patina on the metal parts. Metal shows some scattered roughness and surface crust, but remains mostly smooth with most of the real pitting confined to the breech area. Markings remain mostly clear and legible, lock functional, bore heavily oxidized, very dark and dirty with scattered pitting. Stock remains fairly crisp, but shows wear and damage with wood loss around the tail of the lock, a crack above the lock, wood loss behind the tang and a crack on the off side of the tang. The tang screw is broken off inside the gun, leaving the tang proud of the wood. Stock shows scattered bumps and bruises but does not appear to have been sanded or cleaned. $2,500 - $3,500
58 Whitney 1798 Contract Type III Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 42.75” barrel, secured by three flat barrel bands with springs, no S/N. Bright finish, smooth walnut stock with well defined rail. Flat, beveled flint lock measures 6.5” with point at tail, with removable brass pan and rounded, reinforced cock. Lock marked externally with an {EAGLE} / NEW HAVEN forward of the hammer and with U. STATES in a vertical arc at the tail, marked McGRAW on the interior. Lock in original flint configuration with the matching mating mark | throughout on the interior, including the pan and hammer and even on the screw heads of the external screws. Top of barrel with conjoined CP inspection, the mark of James Carrington and with an M indicating Maryland. Bayonet lug marked U on top and located 1.25” from the muzzle, muzzle extends 2.825” from the stock. Retains an original button head ramrod that is taped at the end without threads, as well as apparently original sling swivels. Overall a very nice example of a War of 1812 period Whitney 1798 contract musket in original flint. Very good. Metal cleaned to bright with some scattered surface oxidation, old light pitting and discoloration. Markings remain clear and crisp, particularly on the lock. Mechanically functional, good bore that is evenly oxidized along its length. Stock sanded and void of markings, showing scattered bumps and dings as well as some small areas of minor chipping around the triggerugard, and a few tiny repaired chips in the same area and below the side plate. Several tight, hairline cracks are present, the longest snaking some 5” from the front of the side plate down, under the forend toward the lower barrel band. All of these cracks are solid and tight and most are not that noticeable except under strong light. $2,000 - $3,000
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59 Johnson Contract U.S. Model 1816 Type II Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel retained by three flat bands with springs, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Lock marked US / {eagle} / JOHNSON under the pan and at the tail in two lines 1830 and MIDDTN CONN in an arc. No visible date on the tang or legible proof marks on breech. A weak script NWP cartouche is present on the counterpane, with a second illegible cartouche on the top of the comb, forward of the buttplate tang. Lock remains in original flint configuration, with a crudely refaced steel (frizzen). Barrel is reconverted from percussion to flint with a welded repair at the breech where it was formerly a cone in barrel alteration. Retains both sling swivels and an original full-length ramrod. Good. Metal with an even plum patina showing scattered surface oxidation and some pitting. Breech weld polished and aged, showing more moderate pitting in this area. Lock mechanically functional, bore heavily oxidized with light to moderate pitting along its entire length. Stock with wear and numerous scattered bumps and dings. Several small, tight grain cracks are present, most notably two at the rear of the lock, one behind the tang and one at the rear lock screw. There is also some minor wood loss on the obverse stock, forward of the pan. $1,200 - $1,800
60 Umarked U.S. Model 1816 Type III Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel retained by three flat bands with springs, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Lock unmarked externally, but marked AW on the interior, suggesting Asa Waters. No legible date on the tang due to pitting, with US arsenal style P / {eagle head} / V proof marks on breech. No cartouche is visible on the counterpane. Lock remains in original flint configuration, with a crudely refaced steel (frizzen). Barrel appears to be in original flint configuration as well, with internal camera inspection not revealing any welding or bushing. Retains the lower sling swivel and an original full-length ramrod. Likely a musket made up from available parts by a contractor like Waters to fulfill a state contract during the 1830s. Good. Metal moderately oxidized with light to moderate pitting, particularly at the breech. Markings on lock clear, weaker on barrel. Lock fully functional, bore heavily oxidized and moderately pitted. Stock shows wear and scattered bumps and dings with a small grain crack at the rear lock screw. $1,500 - $2,000
61 Nathan Starr Contract U.S. Model 1816 Type III Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel retained by three flat bands with springs, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Lock marked under the pan with the Nathan Starr “star burst” with US above and N. Starr below. Marked vertically in four lines at the tail: MIDDTN / CONN / 1832 / *. Matching 1832 date on breech plug tan, breech with three-line inspection US / AH / P. A weak script LS inspection cartouche is present on the counterpane. Lock remains in original flintlock configuration, with top jaw and screw appearing to be old replacements. Mainspring is cracked, and action is weak. Barrel appears to be in original flint as well. Retains both sling swivels and an original full-length ramrod. Starr received several contracts for US M1828 (M1816 Type III) muskets between 1828 and 1839, delivering a total of 19,020 over slightly more than a decade. A solid example of an original flint US M1828 contract musket. Good. Metal with mostly smooth mottled and oxidized brown over gray patina, showing some scattered pitting with a few areas of moderate to severe pitting including one patch on the barrel between the upper and middle bands and the butt plate, which is heavily eroded. Lock markings remain clear and crisp; lock remains functional with a weak, cracked mainspring. Barrel markings clear, with some vise marks at the breech and some minor damage to the tang. Wood fairly crisp with scattered bumps, dings and mars. $2,000 - $2,500 30
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62 Rare Baker Contract U.S. Model 1816 Type II Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel retained by three flat bands with springs, no S/N. Brown finish, walnut stock. Lock marked US / J. Baker under pan and in two vertical lines at the tail: PHILA / 1837. Breech plug tang with matching 1837 date, breech with US / AH / P inspections. A legible script NWP cartouche is present on the counterpane. Lock remains in original flint configuration and barrel appears to be original flint as well, with remote camera inspection not revealing an welding. Although produced in the post-National Armory Brown period, this musket retains some original brown lacquered finish. Retains original, full-length ramrod and both sling swivels. Colonel James Baker was the administrator of the estate of former US Ordnance Department inspector and later arms contractor Marine T. Wickham, and received a reassignment of 1,599 US US flintlock muskets from the deceased Wickham’s earlier contracts. This could explain the browned finish, as the last contact issued to Wickham while he was alive was in January of 1829 (Wickham died in April 1833), and that contract would have specified US M1822 muskets with browned finish. Baker only delivered a total of 900 of the muskets under the contract reassignment with another 300 being delivered by George Schott, who received a reassignment of the 300 guns from the Baker contract. It is believed that even the Schott contract guns were produced by Baker. Other than the Schott arms, the Baker-manufactured US M1816 series musket is the rarest of the contractors to produce those arms, with only 900 delivered. Rarely do these muskets appear for sale and practically never in original flint. This untouched example would be a true centerpiece in an advanced collection of US M1816/22/28 flintlock muskets. Very good and untouched. Metal retains some of the original lacquer browned finish, mixed with moderate amounts of brown surface oxidation and some scattered surface roughness. The meal shows only scattered light to moderate pitting that is mostly around the breech, but shows large amounts of evenly distributed surface crust and roughness. Markings remain clear on the lock, weaker on the barrel due to pitting and erosion. Lock mechanically functional, good bore is evenly oxidized and shows some scattered pitting and is quite dirty. Stock shows wear but retains good edges and shows numerous scattered bumps, dings and mars. $2,500 - $3,500
63 Whitney Contract U.S. Model 1816 Type III Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel secured by three flat bands with springs, no S/N. Bright finish, smooth walnut stock. Lock marked US / E. WHITNEY in two lines below the pan and NEW / HAVEN / 1837 in three vertical lines at the tail. Lock remains in original flint configuration with the matching assembly mark 0 on internal and external parts, including the pan and top jaw. Barrel with matching 1837 date on tang and marked at breech US / JM / P. Barrel appears to be in original flint as well. No legible cartouches on stock. Retains both sling swivels and includes a reproduction button head ramrod that is a couple of inches short of full length. Whitney received a contract in August of 1822 to deliver 15,000 US flintlock muskets of the current pattern. These were all delivered after his death in 1825, with deliveries beginning in 1826. These muskets were credited to the account of Whitney’s nephews Philo and Eli Whitney Blake who operated his armory until Whitney’s son reached his majority and took over the facility. A solid, if well used, example of a late production US Model 1828 (1816 Type III) musket in original flint from the famous Whitney manufactory. Good. Metal lightly cleaned with a dull pewter patina, showing even light pitting over most of the barrel and furniture with some areas of more moderate pitting. Some minor mars are present at the breech as well. Lock markings remain very crisp, barrel markings weaker. Lock fully functional, bore good, lightly oxidized and dirty. Stock sanded and refinished, leaving only smeared outlines of cartouches. Stock shows scattered handling marks, some slivering and chipping along the ramrod channel, as well as around the tang. A 8.5” long tight grain crack on the reverse of the butt. A tiny grain crack is also present at the rear lock screw, running to the barrel channel. $1,500 - $2,000
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64 Springfield US Model 1816 Type III Dated 1836 .69 caliber, 42” barrel secured by three flat barrel bands with springs, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Lock marked with a spread-winged {EAGLE} / U.S. forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines at the tail: SPRING / FIELD / 1836. Tang with matching date, breech with P / {eagle head} / V inspection marks. Counterpane with two crisp script cartouches, a clear ET (Elisha Tobey) and EB (Elizur Bates), and an equally crisp AH (Asahel Hubbard) final inspection is present behind the triggerguard, along with a block IFW. Reconverted from percussion to flint using reproduction external parts and with a well-executed weld at the breech where the it was formerly a cone-in-barrel musket. Retains an original ramrod and both sling swivels. Very good as reconverted to flint. Metal cleaned to bright with all markings remaining crisp and clear. Some scattered surface oxidation is present and some light pitting. Mechanically functional, very good bore is mostly bright with some dirt near the muzzle. Stock crisp with clear markings, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars, some scuffs and a couple of tiny chips. $1,500 - $2,500
65 Springfield U.S. Model 1840 Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel retained by three flat bands with springs, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Lock marked with the US {eagle} / US under the pan and tin three vertical lines at the tail SPRING / FIELD / 1841. Breech plug tang with matching date, breech with small V / P / {eagle head} inspection marks. A weak script JM subinspection cartouche is present on the counterpane, the final acceptance cartouche is only a shadow and illegible. Lock remains in original flint configuration with matching inspection and mating marks on all parts with the exception of the top jaw and top jaw screw, which are replacements. Barrel appears to be in original flint as well and no welding was detected via remote camera inspection. Retains both sling swivel and an original trumpet head ramrod that is about 1.5” short of fulllength and missing the threads at the end. US M1840 Muskets in original flint configuration are extremely scarce, as nearly all were altered to percussion during the later part of the 1840s. When encountered they are usually contract muskets that were in state arsenals. A original flint Springfield M1840 is a true rarity, and the only US arsenal made M1840 musket, as this pattern was never produced at Harpers Ferry. A solid example of the last of the US martial flintlock muskets to be produced at a national armory. Good. Metal with a dull brownish-gray patina showing even light pitting on the barrel and furniture with some areas of more moderate pitting and erosion. Lock markings remain crisp and clear, barrel markings are slightly weaker. Mechanically functional, good bore is evenly oxidized with a thick patina, even light pitting and remains quite dirty. Stock sanded with some added finish, showing numerous scattered bumps, dings, mars. There is some old chipped loss forward of the lock mortise and around both lock screws. Stock shows heavy wear and use, but remains solid. $4,000 - $6,000
66 Model 1819 Hall Dated 1838 with Bayonet .52 caliber, 32.75” barrel, retained by three pinned barrel bands, no S/N. Lacquer browned finish, case hardened breech block, smooth walnut stock. Second production breech block marking, clearly stamped in four lines: J.H. HALL / H. FERRY / US / 1838. Sling swivels, button head cleaning rod. Includes a correct pattern US M1819 Hall rifle socket bayonet with 15.5” blade that is unmarked with the exception of two punch marks. A total of 19,680 Hall breechloading flintlock rifles were produced at Harpers Ferry from the beginning of production circa 1819 through 1840. These historically important rifles were the first arms to be produced on the principle of interchangeable parts at a national armory and held to pave the way for the the “American” system of production that revolutionized the world during the mid-to-late 19th century. Very fine. Retains most of the browned finish, with some wear and loss, particularly on the buttplate. Breechblock with dull gray case coloring and crisp markings, mechanically excellent, fine bore is dirty near the muzzle. Stock crisp and fine with scattered bumps and dings and some minor loss along the vent holes around the receiver. Bayonet very good. $4,000 - $6,000 32
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67 Model 1836 A.Waters Martial Single-Shot Pistol .54 caliber, 8.5” round barrel, marked near the breech US JH P in three lines. Lockplate with {eagle} over A.H. Waters Milbury Mass and dated 1837. Iron furniture with walnut stock. All metal has a salt and pepper staining. All parts have a sub-inspectors initials that are sharp and crisp. Markings are excellent. Stock with some nicks and dings and has two very crisp cartouches. We have used a Borescope on the barrel and have determined there is no welding; this pistol is totally original flint. Overall is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
68 A. Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol .54 caliber, 8.5” round barrel with proof marks at the breech. Sub-inspectors initials on all of the parts; lockplate marked A.W. Waters, Milbury Ms dated 1837. Walnut stock with cartouches. Overall this pistol has a nice untouched look. Barrel and backstrap have a nice even look with some light staining. The lock has a nice mottled gray look with sharp markings. Stock is very good with some nicks and dings and sharp and crisp cartouches. Overall an excellent example of this early date. $1,000 - $1,500
69 Model 1836 Percussion Single-Shot Martial Pistol .54 caliber, 8.75” round barrel with eagle proof near the breech on the top of the barrel. Also marked US / JH / P in three lines on the back near the breech. Grooved breech and blade front sight. Lockplate is a rare type, flat with beveled edges and marked in three lines forward of the hammer A.H. Waters Millbury Mass dated 1844. Brass sideplate with a brass trigger plate. Both have sub-inspectors’ initials. Walnut stock with iron furniture. All of the metal is sharp and crisp with bright finish and some staining. Some pitting around the percussion drum. Walnut stock has nice sharp edges with open grained look. Very unusual with brass sideplate and trigger plate. Type II pistol that is not a conversion was made as a percussion. Rare item in the evolution of collecting martial pistols. $1,000 - $1,500
70 Rare Model 1836 Waters Pistol .54 caliber smoothbore, 8.5” round barrel with percussion nipple in the top of the barrel. Original flat style lockplate type 1. Walnut stock with iron furniture. This is not a conversion but was made as a percussion. Overall very good condition, the metal is bright with some light pitting and staining. the markings are very good sharp and crisp. The stock is very good with some nicks and dings. A rare pistol to find and add to a martial pistol collection. $1,000 - $1,500
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71 French Trade Flintlock Pistol .550 bore diameter, 5.75” round barrel. Early flat-style lockplate with flat hammer. Walnut stock with iron furniture. All metal is smooth with a nice untouched patina. Lines are sharp and crisp. Stock with very light nicks and dings. Overall very crisp flintlock pistol. $1,000 - $1,500
72 Model 1826 S. North Flintlock Navy Pistol .54 caliber, 8.5” barrel. Proof marks on the left side of the barrel at the breech US AH over a P in a sunburst. Lockplate marked US S.North and dated 1826 in the rear of the lockplate. Brass pan, iron mounted with a belt hook. Walnut stock. The entire pistol has a nice even look of mottled gray with brown. Stock is excellent with nice clear cartouche. Some nicks and dings. This pistol is unotuched and original flintlock. Overall an excellent example. $4,000 - $7,000
73 S.North Model 1811 Flintlock Single Shot Martial Pistol .69 caliber, 8.75 round barrel. Marked on the left side of the barrel near the breech P over US and 1774. “P” stamped on the backstrap at the breech. Walnut stock; brass furniture with the rare Wickham band. Lockplate with nice dark brown patina with sharp and crisp lines. The barrel has a nice mottled gray look with brown mixing in. Brass with nice brown patina. The stock has some nicks and dings. this an excellent of example of a Rare U.S. Martial arm. $4,000 - $8,000
74 Joseph Henry Contract Flintlock Single hot Martial Pistol .540 caliber smoothbore, 10” barrel. Marked on the barrel with an oval containing an {eagle} over a P. Marked J.Henry Phila in the center near the breech. Brass blade front sight. Marked US under the iron pan, in the rear of the lockplate marked J.Henry Phila. Brass furniture and walnut stock. Lockplate has sharp and crisp markings with a nice dark brown patina. The barrel is mostly gray with some light brown staining. Sharp and crisp markings. The stock is excellent with a small chip out in the front of the lockplate. Touch hole is tapered. Hammer and frizzen line up correctly. We have scoped the bore and there are no signs of reconversion. This pistol is original flint. Overall a great example of this rare U.S. martial single-shot pistol. $5,000 - $10,000
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75 Model 1808 S. North Flintlock Single-Shot Martial Pistol .660 bore diameter, 10” barrel. Lockplate marked {eagle} and U. States under the pan. Marked in three lines S. North Berlin Conn. Brass furniture and walnut stock with a Navy belt hook. Barrel and backstrap have nice even polished look. Lock, hammer, frizzen, and frizzen spring have even mottled gray look with some light brown staining. Markings are sharp and crisp. Brass with untouched patina. The stock is excellent with some light nicks and dings. Overall very sharp and crisp pistol. We did scope the barrel and found no welding. $5,000 - $10,000
76 H. Aston US Model 1842 Percussion Pistol .54 caliber, 8.5” barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, brass mountings, walnut stock. Lock marked U.S. / H. ASTON under the bolster and MIDDTN / CONN / 1847 in three vertical lines behind the lock. Tang dated 1847 with US / JH / P inspection at breech and a clear WAT cartouche on the counterpane. Retains swivel ramrod. A nice example of a Mexican War dated M1842 pistol. Very good. Breech with some light pitting and oxidized discoloration, scattered patches of surface oxidation throughout. Some screws with weak blue remaining. Markings clear, lock functional, brass with a nice mellow tone. Bore good with oxidation and dirt. Stock crisp with clear cartouche, some scattered bumps and dings and a minor grain crack at the rear lock screw. $1,000 - $1,500
77 Burnside Carbine .54 caliber, 21” barrel, S/N 7670. 4th model, marked on the breechblock; Burnside patent Model 1864. Walnut stock and forearm. All metal is sharp and crisp. Markings are clear, stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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78 Frankford Arsenal Remington-Maynard US M1816 Conversion Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands. Bright finish, walnut stock. Lock marked REMINGTON’S / ILION, NY / 1858 / US in four vertical lines at tail. Tang dated 1857, with remnants of the original Luther Sage LS / Pinspection marks at the breech. A weak but legible Luther Sage script LS cartouche is present on the counterpane. Left side of barrel stamped NJ for New Jersey. One of the US M1816 pattern muskets altered to the Maynard mechanical priming system at Frankford Arsenal ca 1856-1858, with 20,000 altered for the US government and 2,000 for the State of New Jersey. The guns were also rifled during the conversion process, with the US gun fitted with long range rear sights and most of the NJ guns not so equipped. Good. Untouched with a thick brown patina, scattered oxidation and the look of having been in a smoky environment for a long time. Mechanically functional, Maynard system complete, good bore is dirty and oxidized. Stock with scattered bumps and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
79 Springfield U.S. Model 1855 Type II Rifle Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel, no S/N. Blade front sight with three-leaf rear sight. Type II configuration with iron forend tip and patch box. Three spring-retained barrel bands with 1860 date on lockplate. Tulip-shaped ramrod. Left side of stock shows “S.B.H.” carved just below comb. Good. Barrel has an overall deep plum patina with some pitting on ramrod and around breech. Stock shows some dents, abrasions, and scratches throughout with a very minor split just rear of lockplate. $1,200 - $1,600
80 British Pattern 1856 Sergeant’s Fusil for India Service .58 caliber, 33.125” barrels secured by two clamping bands, no S/N. Blued finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock dated 1859 forward of the hammer and with the British crown at the tail, without a VR mark. Breech with standard Birmingham commercial proof marks and a pair of 24 gauge marks, indicating .58 caliber. Missing rear sight, retains front sight/socket bayonet lug, missing both sling swivels, old replacement trumpet head iron ramrod that is not long enough to be functional. Rear barrel band a later Baddley patent replacement, not typically encountered on Birmingham made guns and not in general use until after 1862. The “Pattern 1856 Sergeant’s Fusil For India Service” was one of the rarer variations of the P1853 family of Enfield long arms. Based upon the Pattern 1856 Enfield short rifle, the primary differences were mounting in brass rather than iron, the use of a socket rather than a saber bayonet (with no saber bayonet lug on the barrel) and the relocation of the lower swivel to the toe of the stock instead of the tail of the extended trigger plate. Issue was primarily, as the name indicated, to sergeants serving in India. Commercially made examples are rare as well, although an order of 800 was delivered to the state of Georgia during late 1861 and early 1862. These guns were JS / {anchor} marked and had engraved butt plate inventory numbers as well as the Georgia “G” stamped into their stock.This is not a Georgia gun, but a good opportunity to acquire a scarce commercial sergeant’s fusil of the same pattern without spending the five-figure price those Confederate guns command. Good. Metal evenly oxidized with some surface roughness and light pitting around the breech. Markings clear, mechanically functional, good bore is dirty and lightly pitted. Stock with scattered bumps and dings, a couple of tiny cracks around the lock mortise, but showing no sanding. $1,000 - $1,500 36
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81 Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifled Musket by King & Phillips .577 caliber, 39” barrel secured by three clamping bands, no S/N. Blued finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked 1863 / TOWER forward of the hammer with the English crown on the tail without a VR. Breech with standard Birmingham commercial proofs and a pair of 25 gauge marks, indicating .577 caliber. Toe of the stock stamped KING & PHILLIPS, a major Birmingham arms maker of the period. Retains the correct pattern rear sight, the front sight/bayonet lug, both sling swivels and a full-length ramrod that is marked T&CG for Thomas & Charles Gilbert. The upper and middle bands are also T&CG marked. All bands are on backwards. A period snap cap with replaced leather pad has been added for display. A solid example of the typical commercial Pattern 1853 Type III Enfield rifle musket that was acquired by the hundreds of thousands by both sides during the American Civil War. Good. Retains no finish with an oxidized patina, some scattered surface roughness and some light pitting. Markings remain mostly legible, mechanically functional, poor bore is heavily oxidized, very dirty and shows only hints of rifling. Stock with scattered bumps and dings but no indication of sanding and good wood to metal fit. $1,200 - $1,800
82 Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Rifle Possibly Confederate Shortened .58 caliber, 27.75” barrel secured by two flat brass spring retained bands, no S/N. Brown finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked with the {American eagle} / US forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines at the tail: HARPERS / FERRY / 1851. Tang date appears to read 1853 and the correct Harpers Ferry small V / P / {eagle head} proof marks are present at the breech along with the remnants of the Harpers Ferry barrel inspection that was probably WW / P. Stock with the three appropriate router holes for Harpers Ferry production. Rifle appears to have been shortened during the period of use, with the barrel cut down from 33” to just under 28”, the stock cut back further, and with the front band and band spring relocated to a new position 17” from the breech. A new front sight was dovetailed into the barrel and “sighting notches” were cut into the tops of both barrel bands. The original rear sight is in place. The initials TC and TCP appear in several places on the gun and the initials JH are carved into the patchbox recess. Both sling swivels are missing, with the swivel mounting stud intentionally removed from the bottom of the upper band. An old trumpet head ramrod accompanies the gun, that appears to be from a French or Belgian musket, with a cupped head for elongated ball ammunition. The rod has been shortened to 27.5” and re-threaded at the end for implements. Although the bore is smooth, the .58 caliber, relocated upper band and spring, added front sight and appropriately modified ramrod all suggest southern arsenal work to put an otherwise damaged rifle back into the field as a serviceable carbine or musketoon. Good. Well worn showing the wear expected of a Civil War period gun that saw significant use. Metal deeply oxidized with a thick brown patina and scattered pitting, most serious around the breech. Mechanically functional, most marks partially legible, heavily oxidized and very dirty bore. Stock worn with numerous scattered dings and mars, some slivering in the ramrod channel, a chip out behind the rear band and wood loss from burn out behind the bolster. There is also some minor chipping, loss and cracking around the lock mortise. $1,000 - $1,500
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83 Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel secured by three flat spring retained bands, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Lock with {American eagle} over US forward of hammer and marked at tail in three vertical lines HARPERS / FERRY / 1848. Tang date is illegible. Breech with correct Harpers Ferry inspection marks: AR/P and with small V / P / {eagle head} proofs. The shadows of two cartouches are present on the counterpane with the first appearing to be the script AR of Adam Rhulman, matching the barrel inspection, and the second the script JAS of John A. Schaeffer, both correct inspections for an 1848 dated Harpers Ferry M1842. Retains both sling swivels and an original, full-length ramrod. Good. Untouched with a thickly oxidized patina. Traces of old, dark discoloration suggest a long time hanging in a smoky environment. Metal with some light pitting scattered here and there, more moderate at the breech. Mechanically functional, heavily oxidized and very dirty bore. Stock with scattered bump, dings and mars. $1,000 - $1,500
84 Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket by Potts & Hunt .577 caliber, 39” barrel secured by three clamping barrel bands, no S/N. Blued finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked POTTS & HUNT, barrel with correct London commercial proof marks with a single 25 gauge mark indicating .577 caliber. Retains correct long range rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, both sling swivels, an original ramrod missing the threads. Includes a P1853 socket bayonet with a cryptic mark on the blade that is sometimes referred to as the mark of Nathan Cross. Good. Untouched with a smoothly oxidized patina and some scattered minor roughness and light pinpricking around the breech. Markings clear, brass uncleaned, bore very good but dirty. Stock with scattered bumps, dings, marks, a chip out on the counterpane at the trigger pin and some slivering in the ramrod channel. Bayonet good. $1,500 - $2,000
85 Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket .58 caliber, 39.25” barrel retained by three clamping barrel bands, no S/N. Blued finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked TOWER / 1861 forward of the hammer and with the British crown to the rear. Standard Birmingham commercial proof, view and definitive proof marks, with two 24 gauge caliber markings, indicating .58 caliber. An additional S.W. inspection is present at the breech as well. This mark is normally associated with Enfield that bear the Sinclair, Hamilton & Company inspection mark of a {crown} / SH / G# on the top of the comb, forward of the buttplate tang. In this case stock has been sanded and that inspection mark is not present. Top of nocksform marked with a fluer-de-lis maker’s mark. Matching assembly marks on barrel, breech plug and and in barrel channel of stock. Retains the correct pattern rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, sling swivels and an original ramrod. Includes an old snap cap, attached to the lower sling swivel. Good. Retains some of the added brown finish, no original finish present. Barrel cleaned with light markings, mechanically functional, good bore that is moderated oxidized and lightly pitted the last 4”-6” nearest the muzzle. The lock appears to be a replacement, as the fit is poor and the lock is not assembly marked to the balance of the gun. Stock sanded with no visible markings, leaving some of the metal proud of the wood. A crack is present, running from the rear lock bolt to the barrel channel. There is also some minor wood loss under the lock. $1,500 - $2,500 38
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86 Springfield Model 1863 Type I Rifle Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel retained by three clamping barrel bands, no S/N. Bright finish, smooth walnut stock. Lock marked U.S. / SPRINGFIELD with a spread-winged eagle and dated 1863 horizontally at the tail. Breech with matching date and standard V / P / {eagle head} proofs on angled flat. Legible ESA cartouche on counterpane. Retains correct 1861 pattern rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, upper sling swivel and straight shank ramrod. Lower swivel is a replacement. Very good. Metal lightly cleaned to bright with clear markings. Mechanically functional, fine bore with some dirt in the last few inches near the muzzle. Breech plug tang with some mars from a wrench. Stock sanded leaving edges soft and markings weak, and showing some scattered bumps and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
87 Smith Calvary Carbine by American Machine Works .50 caliber, 21.5” barrel, S/N 9191. Blued and color case hardened finish, smooth walnut stock and forend. Standard Poultney & Trimble markings, patent markings and American Machine Works manufacturing markings on left of receiver above, below and forward of sling bar. Matching serial numbers on the barrel and frame. Two fine cartouches are present on the reverse wrist, a script HDH and a script JH. Retains original leaf rear sight, front sight base and German silver blade, sling bar and ring. Clear LFR sub-inspection on left barrel flat and clear HDH sub-inspections in bottom of forearm and on top of comb. A really fine example of one of the most used breechloading percussion carbines of the American Civil War. Very fine. Retains most of the barrel blue with some thinning and fading. Receiver with much of the vivid case colors. The triggerguard and top latch retain nearly all of their blue, with the barrel band flaking and the buttplate only retaining traces of finish. All markings clear and sharp. Mechanically functional, very crisp and tight. Fine bore. Stock fine with some scattered bumps and dings and a tiny surface chip at the toe. $3,500 - $5,000
88 US Model 1861 Naval Rifle by Whitney .69 caliber, 34.25” barrel secured by two flat, spring retained bands, S/N 2287. Bright finish, walnut stock. Lock with large spread-winged eagle, shield and flag motif marked U.S. / WHITNEY-VILLE under the bolster and dated 1862 at the tail. Breech with post-Civil War era naval anchor re-inspection mark and tang numbered 2287 to mate the gun to the saber bayonet. A single “W” for civilian naval small arms inspector Frank C. Warner is present on the left angled breech flat, with no additional proof or inspection marks. Retains correct 1,000-yard leaf rear sight, front sight, saber bayonet lug and both sling swivels. Only 10,000 of these M1861 naval rifles were delivered by Whitney during the American Civil War, making them considerably less common than the standard M1861 infantry rifle muskets of the period. Very good. Metal cleaned to bright with some pitting at the breech. Clear markings on lock, less so on barrel. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock expertly cleaned and very lightly sanded, retaining good edges and lines, but showing some light handling marks and some minor surface mars on the counterpane. $2,500 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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89 JP Moore Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket .577 caliber, 39” barrel secured by three clamping bands, no S/N. Bright finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked with a spread-winged eagle over a shield at the tail and dated 1863 forward of the hammer. Breech with Birmingham view, provisional and definitive proof marks, as well as a pair of 25 gauge marks indicating .577 caliber. P1853-style rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, sling swivels, reproduction ramrod and snap cap with reproduction chain and ring. One of the Americanmade Enfields by J.P. Moore of New York. While Hill & Anthony erroneously listed these “M Rifles” as Confederate, more recent scholarship has determined that they were American made, using some imported British parts, particularly barrels. Very good. Metal cleaned to bright with some areas of thin oxidation present. Markings remain legible on barrel, crisp on lock. Brass cleaned to a golden color. Mechanically functional, very good bore that is dirty near the muzzle. Stock sanded and slightly proud of the furniture in some areas, with a tight grain crack running from the rear lock screw to the barrel channel, some minor chipping behind the tang and an area of replaced wood along the upper edge of the stock on the reverse between the nose cap and upper band. $2,000 - $3,000
90 H&P Altered US Model 1822 Springfield Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel retained by three flat barrel bands with springs, no S/N. Browned finish, smooth walnut stock. Lock marked with a {spread-winged eagle} over US forward of the hammer, and in three vertical lines: SPRING / FIELD / 1830 at the tail of the lock. Patent breech marked 1861 and H&P. Counterpane with clear script JT cartouche and an A / 2 reclassification cartouche, with a legible script JS final inspection cartouche behind the triggerguard. Retains the H&P added 1858 pattern leaf rear sight, H&P added front sight blade on upper band, socket bayonet lug, correctly modified button head ramrod dished for conical ammunition and sling swivels. The New Jersey firm of Hewes & Phillips altered some 20,000 US Model 1816/22/18 and Model 1835/40 flintlock muskets to percussion during the American Civil War, roughly 8,000 “Type I” rifled and sighted alterations for the state of New Jersey and some 12,000 “Type II” for the US Ordnance Department, most of these being smooth bore. This is a classic “Type I”, rifled with three lands and grooves with a clean out screw in the bolster, but without any state of New Jersey markings. Fine. Retains some browned finish mixed with an oxidized brown patina, markings in metal are crips and clear, markings in wood slightly worn. Mechanically functional, very good bore with the last few inches nearest the muzzle dirty and somewhat pitted. Stock crisp with sharp edges, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars, some minor slivering and a repaired crack between the counterpane and triggerguard. A handful of tight, hairline grain cracks are present as well, but appear non-structural. $1,500 - $3,000
91 US Model 1861 Rifle Musket by C.B. Hoard .58 caliber, 40” barrel retained by three flat bands with springs, no S/N. Bright finish, smooth walnut stock. Lock marked U.S. / WATERTOWN with a {spread-winged eagle} and dated 1864 horizontally at the tail. Top of breech with matching date, standard V / P/ {eagle head} proofs and a small A sub-inspection on the flat. A crisp, script GKJ cartouche is present on the counterpane. A rack number has been sanded off the top of the stock comb. Retains the correct pattern 1861 rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, sling swivels and swelled-shank ramrod. C.B. Hoard revived two contract for US M1861 Rifle Muskets, the first for 50,000 and the second for 20,000, however they only managed to deliver 12,800 between 1863 and 1865, with 7,500 being delivered in 1864. Very good. Metal cleaned to bright with scattered flecks of older surface oxidation. Markings remain clear in the metal, weaker in wood. Cartouche unnaturally crisp on counterpane. Mechanically functional, fine bore that is dirty the last few inches near the muzzle. Stock lightly sanded with some areas more moderately sanded, and with scattered bumps, dings and mars. Some small areas of wood loss are present around the tang and there is some chipping forward of the lock and forward of the triggerguard. A small crack is present forward of the lock as well. $2,500 - $4,000 40
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92 Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket .577 caliber, 39” barrel retained by three clamping barrel bands, no S/N. Blued finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked 1863 / TOWER forward of the hammer and with the {British crown} to the rear. Standard Birmingham commercial proof, view and definitive proof marks, with two 25 gauge caliber markings, indicating .577 caliber. Toe of stock marked with BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR maker’s mark, with a small BSAT (Birmingham Small Arms Trade) mark behind the triggerguard. Matching assembly marks on barrel, breech plug, locks, major screws and and in barrel channel of stock. Retains the correct pattern rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, sling swivels and an original ramrod. Includes an old snap cap, attached to the lower sling swivel. Very good. Retains some applied brown finish and no original blue. Metal lightly cleaned, markings mostly clear, mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock lightly sanded, but retaining good edges and slightly proud of some of the furniture. $2,500 - $3,500
93 36” Sharps NM1859 Rifle with Matching Numbered Bayonet .52 caliber, 36” barrel secured by three spring retained bands, S/N 36977. Blued and color casehardened finish, smooth walnut stock and forend. Matching serial number on barrel, under forend. Standard Sharps markings on receiver and barrel, although barrel markings are weak. Retains original Lawrence patent rear sight, complete pellet primer system and both sling swivels. Saber bayonet lug with 1” keyed lead is present under the barrel. Accompanied by an 1860 dated Ames marked saber bayonet with the same serial number on the hilt, which does not quite fit the rifle. Only 600 of these extra long barreled New Model 1859 rifles were produced, primarily in the 36,000-37,000 serial number range. A scarce early Civil War production Sharps rifle variant. Good. Retains some blue under the forend, with the majority of the barrel having a plum brown color with only some flecks of finish present on the exterior. Barrel with vise mark mars at the breech. Mechanically functional, fine bore, rear sight ladder bent. Stock sanded with a 3” crack in the toe. A far too crisp cartouche has been added to the wrist that appears to be crude rendering of either a script AH or script JH, neither of which would be correct, and may have been an attempt to improve a sanded cartouche by hand. The metal is proud of the wood in this area, with some minor loss where the butt meets the frame on the reverse. Bayonet in fair to good condition with mottled oxidation and discoloration on the blade as well as some pitting, locking spring broken, hilt uncleaned, lug mortise worn. Does not quite fit the rifle. $3,000 - $5,000
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94 Colt Special Model 1861 Rifle Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel retained by three clamping bands, no S/N. Bright finish, smooth walnut stock. Lock marked U.S. / COLT’S Pt F A Mfg Co / HARTFORD Ct in three lines forward of the hammer and dated 1864 horizontally at the tail of the lock. Breech with matching date on top and standard V / P / {eagle head} on left angled flat. Left barrel flat with M.N.M sub-inspection and with E.M.W. sub-inspection on top of stock comb in front of buttplate tang. Counterpane with two crisp script cartouches, an AWM horizontally and a vertical JT at the rear. Single letter sub-inspections are present on most small parts as well. Retains correct 1861 pattern rear sight with much of the blue remaining, original front sight/bayonet lug, both sling swivels and the correct pattern straight-shank ramrod. Fine. Metal mostly bright with some hazing and dulling, showing scattered minor surface freckling and with all marks remaining crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, fine bore that is dirty near the muzzle. Stock crisp with fine edges and some scattered handling and storage dings and a couple of small chips around the front of the triggerguard and forward of the lock. $4,000 - $5,000
95 London Armoury Company Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket .577 caliber, 39” barrel retained by three clamping barrel bands, no S/N. Blued finish, brass furniture, checkered walnut stock. Lock marked 1861 / L.A. Co forward of the hammer and with the British {CROWN} / VR to the rear. Three British military proof marks at breech, over stamped with L.A.C. Correct {crown} / Z British military inspection marks on inside neck of hammer, rear sight and buttplate tang, correct pattern Palmer clamping barrel bands for an 1861 production L.A.C. P1853, with the upper and middle both marked L.A.C. Stock stamped with London Armory roundel on obverse with 1862 date. Retains correct pattern rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, both correct oval pattern sling swivels. Original ramrod and a snap cap. Fine. Retains some streaky thin blue on the barrel, which has mostly turned plum. Metal mostly smooth with some scattered surface oxidation, freckling, minor roughness and a thumb sized patch of light pitting between the middle and upper barrel bands. Markings remain clear and crisp throughout. Lock with much of the mottled case hardening, and mechanically excellent. Fine bore with some dirt near the muzzle. Stock fine, with sharp edges, crisp checkering, some minor handling marks, dings and mars and some added finish in the wood. $5,000 - $7,000
96 US Model 1864 Springfield Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel secured by three rounded, spring retained bands, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Standard Springfield lock markings, dated 1864 at tail. Breech with matching 1864 date and V / P / {eagle head} proof marks. Two legible script cartouches are present on the counterpane, an FWS and an ESA. Retains a M1861 pattern rear sight with the 300-yard leaf broken, the original upper sling swivel and an original, full-length ramrod. The lower swivel is a replacement. A decent example of a US M1864 (M1863 Type II) rifle musket, the last of the US percussion muzzle-loading long arms to be produced at Springfield Arsenal. Good. Metal with a fairly evenly oxidized brown patina, with some scattered minor roughness and light pitting. Markings remain legible, clear on lock, less so on barrel. Mechanically functional, good bore is dark near the muzzle but bright further down with good rifling and scattered light pitting near the muzzle. Wood lightly sanded, leaving the cartouches weak, showing scattered bumps and dings and a small piece of wood replaced behind the bolster. $2,500 - $3,500 42
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97 US Model 1842 Aston Pistol .54 caliber, 8.5” barrel, U.S. NWP P. Lockplate marked U.S. H. Aston on the rear of the lockplate Middtn, Conn 1849. Brass mounted, walnut stock. The lock and barrel have a nice patina with brown stains blending in. Has nice overall even look. The stock is dry with a crack through the rear sidelock screw. Still retains a cartouche that is readable. Brass with nice patina. $1,000 - $1,500
99 Smith & Wesson Army #2 Revolver .32 rim fire caliber, 5” octagonal barrel length, S/N 35726. Top of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson Springfield, Mass.” Six-shot smooth cylinder with a front blade sight. Blue finish with smooth rosewood grips. This is a very nice and rare 5” barrel length Smith & Wesson Army #2 revolver. Retaining most of the blue finish blending to an overall plum patina. The grips are good with handling wear and a crack on the right grip running downward to a chip to the bottom of the grip. Bore needs to be cleaned. Mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
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98 Savage Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.25” octagonal barrel length, S/N 455. Top of the frame marked in 4 lines “Savage R.F.A. Co. Middletown, Ct.” over “H.S. North Patented June 17, 1856” over “January 18, 1859.May 15, 1860.” Hinged loading lever to the flat side frame with a large round heart-shaped triggerguard. Finger lever guard. Blue and case color finish with smooth 2-piece walnut grips. Sharp and crisp Savage Navy revolver with mostly a gray patina blending in some areas with light surface oxidation. The markings are sharp and the grips are very good displaying handling wear with a repaired crack on the left grip. The bore has good rifling with some surface oxidation. Mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
100 Colt Model 1851 4th Model Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel length, S/N 103696. The top of the barrel marked in single-line with Colt New York address. Left side of the frame marked “Colt’s Patent.” Faint Naval battle scene present on the cylinder. Blue and case color finish with silver-plated brass back strap and triggerguard. Smooth varnished walnut grips. Very good condition with the blue and case color finish blending to a plum patina throughout. Wear to the high edges and muzzle. Some of the silver plating is present on the brass back strap and triggerguard. The grips retain a lot of the varnish with handling wear, nicks and dings. The bore has strong rifling with some oxidation in the grooves. Mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
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101 Metropolitan Arms Company Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel length, S/N 4839. Top of the barrel marked “Metropolitan Arms Co. New York.” Cylinder scene is very faint. Blue and case color finish with brass triggerguard and back strap. Smooth walnut grips. This Manhattan Arms revolver displays some of finish blending to an overall plum patina on the barrel. The frame and cylinder have some light surface oxidation blending to a darker patina. The brass triggerguard and back strap have a pleasing mustard patina. Very little varnish on the grips with a crack on the right side and handling wear. The bore has strong rifling with some surface oxidation in the grooves. Mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
103 Colt Navy Model 1851 Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 195956. Single line New York address, brass backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. Nice sharp and crisp revolver with traces of blue finish bleeding through the plum brown. Brass with a nice mellow look. Walnut grips with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
104 Martially Marked Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver .44 caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 44574 (mfg. ca 1862). Blued and case hardened finish, brass triggerguard and gripstrap, walnut grip. All visible numbers match. One line New York address. Weak traces of cylinder scene, weak or worn sub-inspection letters and enhanced cartouches on grip. Safety pins battered, one cone broken. Good. Metal with even light pitting, oxidized discoloration and no finish. Markings weak, mechanically functional, poor pitted bore with weak rifling, worn grips. $1,000 - $1,500
105 German Percussion Target Pistol By Hri Jas .410 caliber, 10.5” octagonal barrel, with fluted sides. Engraved breech, engraved lockplate and hammer. Patent breech, notched rear sight on the breech, blade front sight. Finely checkered walnut stock with empire butt and engraved metal cap. Finely engraved in banknote style with a number 1. The barrel retains most of the rust blue finish; breech and tang retains most of the vivid case colors. Lockplate and hammer retain most of the vivid case colors. The stock is excellent. Overall this pistol is excellent very sharp and crisp. $2,000 - $3,000
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106 Remington Beal’s Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.375” octagonal barrel, S/N 11387. Marked on the top of the barrel Beals Patent, Manufacture by Remingtons Ilion New York. Walnut grips. This revolver has nice untouched patina with sharp and crisp lines. Overall very good. $1,000 - $1,500
108 Colt Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 127829 with a 2 over the serial number. Single-line New York address. Walnut grips. Overall very good, nice even brown finish. Cylinder scene is visible. Brass backstrap and triggerguard have a nice dark patina. Grips have some nicks and dings $1,000 - $1,500
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107 Cased R. Adams London Import Revolver .40 caliber, 6.25” octagonal barrel, S/N 5892. Blue finish, engraved frame, checkered walnut grips. Marked on the left side of the frame Adams Patent. Cased in a London-style oak case. Brass mold with a bag flask ebony handle screwdriver. Oiler and a tin of percussion caps with the name Joyce. The revolver retains most of the bright original blue finish. A small nick in the corner of the cylinder. Overall very sharp and crisp retaining a lot of the original blue finish. The case is very good, having its original lining, label R. Adams and accessories. $2,000 - $3,000
109 Colt Model 1878 Revolver .44-40 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 32984. Marked on the left side of the barrel, “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER.” Blue finish with a lanyard ring in the bottom of the grip, hard rubber grips. This revolver retains most of the original blue finish with some wear to the barrel, cylinder and ejector rod housing. The hammer trigger still retains all of the very nice original fire blue. The hard rubber grips are excellent. Very good to near excellent bore with some scatter surface oxidation. Mechanically functional. Overall this is an outstanding .44-40 Colt DA Revolver. $3,000 - $5,000
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110 Unidentified Patent Model of Mortar, Possible Dahlgren Gun This is a wood patent model that is unidentified but possibly the patent model of the Dahlgren gun. Measuring in total length of 13” with a bore diameter of 1.75”. John Adolphus Dahlgren was an Ordinance Officer and Rear Admiral in the Navy and focused his attention on boat guns. The sleek and symmetrical shape is consistent with Dahlgren smooth bore naval guns. After, an accidental explosion killing a gunner, Dahlgren saw the need to redesign cannons. With its curved shape, it allowed for a more stable breech where the greatest pressure of gases were located which kept the gun from bursting. This item is in very good condition with scratches to the wood due to age and handling. $700 - $1,000
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111 French Model 1833 Short Sword 19� spear point blade. Brass handle on the top of the pommel is engraved CSA. These French swords were imported and used by the Confederate Artillery. The markings appear to be genuine and have been there a long time. Nice patination down in the markings with an even look. Leather scabbard with brass tip and throat. Overall excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
112 Ames Militia Sword 31� spear point blade. Single fuller. Etched panels of military motifs and floral designs blending in. Fluted bone handle; eagle pommel brass guard. Leather scabbard with brass bands. Overall excellent. Nice clear panels, still retaining original polished finish. The leather scabbard is very good. $1,200 - $1,500
113 Deluxe Officers Model 1860 Cavalry Sword Presented To Geo D. Putnam 32.5 etched panel blade. Brass engraved pommel, engraved brass guard. Nickel finish scabbard. The blade is very good retaining most of the etched patterns. The blade has some very light minute staining. Guard with nice yellow patina. The grip is excellent. $3,000 - $5,000
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114 Tiffany Model 1860 Deluxe Cavalry Officer’s Sword 34” blade length, with etched panels of military motifs. Marked in an etched ribbon Tiffany New York. Brass guard with floral designs, pommel with floral design outlining the pommel. Shagreen and gilt brass wire wrapped handle. Browned scabbard with brass bands embossed with floral designs. Brass tip. The blade is mostly gunmetal gray with the etched panels thinning. Some light gray staining. Brass with nice patina. Scabbard retains a dull browned finish. Brass bands with nice patina. Overall a very good example of a deluxe officer’s cavalry sword. $1,500 - $3,000
115 Tiffany Marked US Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword 32” slightly curved single-edged blade with 8” false edge and 22” wide, stopped median fuller. Blade etched with a variety of marital and patriotic motifs, panoplies of arms and flowing foliate scrolls. Reverse etched with large U.S. in the center and TIFFANY / & Co. / NEW YORK in a shield above the ricasso. 6” hilt with cast brass guard and single knuckle bow, grooved wood grip covered in brown leather with 12 wraps of twisted wire. No scabbard present. Good. Blade a generally dull gray patina with the tip slightly bent. Most of the etching remains clearly visible. Hilt with a dark patina, grip with some wear, possibly re-wrapped. Blade slightly loose in the hilt, with multiple impact marks at the peen in the pommel, suggesting the blade may have been out of the hilt at some point in time. $1,000 - $1,500
116 Massive Joseph Beal & Sons Bowie Knife 17.5” single-edged semi-clip point blade with 4.75” false edge, 2” wide at widest point. 23” in overall length, 5.25” hilt with 5” S-shaped German silver guard with finger loop. Pin retained green horn grip scales with German silver pommel cap. Reverse of blade marked with a stylized wild boar over the legend: ENDURE / BEST CAST STEEL / SHEFFIELD. A lovely massive machetestyle Bowie from the 3rd or 4th quarter of the 19th century. Very good. Blade lightly cleaned with a dull pewter patina and scattered surface oxidation with some age discoloration. Blade shows some light sharpening marks. All markings remain clear and crisp. Guard and finger loop somewhat loose. Grip very good with some handling marks, some surface crazing and a few small cracks. $1,000 - $1,500
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117 American Indian Statue Hilt Short Sword 19.75” double-edged spear point blade with double fullers. 6.5” cast German silver statue hilt depicting a Native American with a flintlock musket. 4.5” crossguard with a langet in the form of a native shield. Leather scabbard with cast German silver mounts, with a frog hook in the form of a wolf and panoplies of arms on the drag. Very good. Blade with a medium pewter patina and some scattered surface oxidation and scattered discoloration. Scabbard very good. $2,500 - $5,000
118 High Presentation Grade Staff And Officers Sword 32” blade with etched panels of military motifs and floral designs. In one of the banners is Constitution & Liberty in different banners. US on one side. Curved solid cast brass handle with fish scales. The pommel of a Phrygian helmet with the face of a young lady. The guard with floral designs, flags, shield, and cannon; red garnet in the top of the pommel. Browned scabbard with highly ornamented brass bands the top band with an eagle and E. Pluribus Unum; the middle band with Lady Liberty; the bottom band and drag have floral designs and eagle. The blade is sharp and crisp with some light staining near the tip of the sword. The brass guard and handle have a nice even patina. The scabbard is excellent retaining a lot of the original browned finish with nice patina on all of the brass bands. Overall an excellent high-grade presentation sword with no presentation. $1,500 - $2,500
119 Deluxe U.S. Model 1840 Officer’s Saber 32” curved blade with etched panels of military motifs. Marked on the blade Ames Mfg Chicopee Mass. Leather and gilt wire-wrapped handle, deluxe-style guard and pommel. Metal scabbard with brown finish and brass carrying rings, brass drag. Blade with a dull grey look. Some staining. Handle is very good. Scabbard has been rebrowned. Overall very good. $2,000 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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120 Presentation Grade Clauberg Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword 32” blade with etched panels of military motifs. On one side of the blade, engraved For Union And Liberty. Panels have gilt finish, highly polished blade. Cast brass handles with Lady Liberty with shield and sword; the other side has floral designs. Guard with {eagle} and US. Brown scabbard with brass bands and carrying rings. Brass handle with nice untouched patina. Blade still retains most of the bright polished finish with all of the gilt finish, the gilt is just thinning a little. The scabbard is excellent still retaining most of the brown finish. This sword was more than likely presented as the plague is missing. $1,500 - $2,500
121 Non-Regulation Silver Hilted Officer’s Sword Presented to Maj. Geo B. Cook, 1st Regt. CVHA with Documents 32.75” blade length, with etched panels of floral designs. On one side has the US. The Phrygian helmet-style pommel; non-regualation guard with branches and eagle. On the top of the pommel is inlaid with a perfect oval of pearl with a compass and square with the letter “G” a Masonic emblem. Maj. George B. Cook was a Mason. Silver handle ribbed and wrapped with gilt brass wire. Metal scabbard with brass bands. George Bucher Cook (1829-1894) was proprietor of a dry good business when he enlisted in the 4th Connecticut Infantry on May 22, 1861 as a 1st Lieutenant in Company D. The new regiment performed mostly guard duty at various points along the Potomac before being assigned in October to the burgeoning Washington Defenses at Forts Richardson, Scott, and Barnard. Here, Lieutenant Cook was promoted to captain on November 6, 1861. The fortifications contained considerable artillery and the over the winter months the companies drilled tirelessly and became proficient in exercising the guns, whereby on January 2, 1862 the 4th Connecticut was reorganized and redesignated as the 1st Regiment Connecticut Heavy Artillery. In April 1862 the regiment took the field for the Peninsula Campaign as part of the army’s heavy Siege Artillery Brigade. Near Yorktown the regiment entrenched and prepared for extended siege operations. Captain Cook’s Company C operated from a works known as Fort No. 9 manning ten 10-inch mortars along with the men of Company E. The mortars were not brought into action as it was discovered on May 4 that the Confederates had abandoned the Yorktown line. Subsequently, most of the regiment marched to join General Fitz-John Porter 50
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and was assigned to Sykes’ 5th Corps division to serve as infantry, a portent of the future.The regiment participated in several strenuous reconnaissance-in-force marches while guarding key points against incursion by marauding Confederate cavalry but did not see combat. In June on the eve of the Seven Day’s battles several companies among them Company D finally saw action at Golding’s Farm where they effectively bombarded Rebel positions being particularly engaged on June 27. The siege train marshaled a number of heavy guns on Malvern Hill which were “gallantry and effectively served in the great battle of July 1” while casualties including some from friendly fire - were moderate given the intensity of the fighting. The heavy artillerymen were commended by General McClellan in his official report having serviced twenty-six heavy guns during the whirlwind fighting and bringing off all but one, abandoned during the withdrawal due to a broken carriage. Five battle honors were earned: Siege of Yorktown, Hanover C.H., Chickahominy, Gaines’ Mill, and Malvern Hill. On August 12 the regiment was ordered to Alexandria where the various companies were placed “from Fort Scott to Fort Ward.” On January 22, 1863 Cook was advanced to major. Except for a few detachments, notably during the battle of Fredericksburg, the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery would remain largely static until the spring of 1864 when the rear area garrisons were collected together to support Grant’s Overland Campaign. For full biographical information see cowans.com. The blade is very nice retaining most of the finish with sharp and crisp designs. Handle with nice untouched patina. Scabbard has never been cleaned and in its original untouched state. Overall a very good example of a presentation Civil War sword. $2,000 - $4,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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122 Presentation Grade Staff and Field Officer’s Sword with Scabbard 32” blade length with an etched panel of eagle, stars, a banner with E. Pluribus Union. Pommel shape of Phrygian helmet decorated with floral sprays. Guard is of a halfbasket design with two branches with floral designs and US and an eagle on the end of the guard. The handle of cast silver and chased in relief with foliate reserves enriched with roundels and fittings. Scabbard is metal with browned finish. Highly decorated gilt brass bands. The drag with soldier and crossed flags; the middle band with a shield and Union; the top band with an {eagle}. Overall this sword is very good, the blade having been lightly clean to bright with smooth metal. The guard and handle are very nice with an untouched patina. The scabbard still retains a lot of the browned finish. The band still retains much of the gilt finish. A very fine flashy presentation Civil War sword with no presentation. $1,000 - $2,000
123 First Model Dahlgren “Bowie” Bayonet with Reproduction Scabbard 12” spear point blade. Marked on the ricasso Ames Mfg Co, Chicopee Mass; on the reverse some proof marks and USN {anchor} DR and dated 1864. Brass backstrap and pommel marked on the top in an oval DR. Wood handle with four finger grooves. The scabbard is a reproduction. The blade and markings are excellent. The scabbard is a reproduction. $1,000 - $2,000
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124 Indentifed M1850 Foot Officer’s Sword to Lieutenant George W. Kern, 32nd Regiment Pennsylvannia Emergency Militia 30” blade with etched panels of military motifs and floral designs. Shagreen and brass wire-wrapped handle. The pommel is of a Phrygian helmet with floral designs outlining the helmet. Ribbed and pieced brass guard. Leather scabbard with brass bands. Geo. W. Kern Sword. George W. Kern (abt 1827-1883?), possibly from Philadelphia with little else known with certainty. HDS lists 2nd Lieutenant George W. Kern with short service in the early war 7th Pennsylvania Infantry, enlisted Co. H., Sept. 12, 1862; mustered out Sept. 26, 1862. This sword probably relates to Kern’s later service as Captain, Co. H., 32nd Pennsylvania (Emergency Militia Infantry), one of a number of emergency regiments called into service during the Gettysburg Campaign. Kern enlisted on June 26, 1863 and mustered out Aug. 1, 1863. The 32nd was organized at Harrisburg with subsequent duty in the Department of the Susquehanna. The probable date of death for this George W. Kern is given as Aug. 10, 1883 at Philadelphia Hospital with burial at the University of Pennsylvania College. The blade has been lightly cleaned with clear etched panels. Guard has nice untouched patina. Handle is in very good condition. The scabbard is excellent. Overall a very good example of a Civil War foot officer’s sword that has a good and real presentation. $1,500 - $2,500
125 M1860 Cavalry Saber dated 1864 with Confederate Attribution 34.75” blade length. Marked on the ricasso C. Roby, Mass; on the reverse in three lines US 1864 A.G.M. Brass pommel and three-branch guard. Leather and brass wirewrapped handle. Metal scabbard. Marked on the top of the quillon portion of the guard is the name TP Carver. Based on the name “T.P. Carver” stamped in the pommel top, the consignor had attributed this sword to a Confederate trooper so named with service in Co. B, 40th Va. Cavalry Battalion. No provenance accompanies the saber and the name in the context of Virginia service is not found in HDS. An unsourced photocopied document does list a “Thomas P. Carter” with service in both the 24th VA Cavalry Regt. and 40th Va. Cavalry Battalion. HDS also has two other Confederate cavalryman named “Thomas Carver” but without a middle initials. One was in the 1st NC Cavalry but deserted in March 1863, the other in the 5th TN. Cavalry; service dates unknown. Additionally, HDS lists 6 Union cavalrymen named Carver with “T” for the first name but no middle initial. There are simply too many possibilities to be positively certain of the Confederate attribution. The blade has excellent markings, the blade itself is gunmetal gray with some light staining. The handle is missing some of the twisted wire, but all of the original leather cover is still there. Brass guard and pommel with nice dark brown patina. The scabbard is dark brown with some staining. $800 - $1,200 52
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126 Historic Identified Model 1852 U.S. Navy Officer’s Sword to Cmdr./A Bryson/U.S.S. Lehigh/ U.S.V./1863 with Leather Scabbard 29.” blade length with a single fuller and etched naval panels and floral designs. Shagreen and gilt brass wrapped handle. Brass guard with floral designs and USN. Engraved anchor on the face of the pommel. Leather scabbard with brass fittings wrapped with Naval ropes tied in knots; the drag has a serpent. Engraved on the throat of the scabbard Cmdr A. Bryson USS Lehigh, USN 1863. Rear Admiral Andrew Bryson (1822-1892) was a notable Civil War naval officer who commanded the Passaic class monitor USS Lehigh during a series of operations against Fort Sumter and the defenses of Charleston in the fall of 1863. Born in New York City, Bryson entered service when the legendary captains of War of 1812 fame still influenced the “wooden ships and iron men” traditions of the hide-bound sailing navy. Bryson was appointed Midshipman on Dec. 1, 1837 going aboard the USS Levant of the West Indies Squadron. See cowans.com for his early assignments. With the outbreak of the Civil War Bryson found himself shore-bound on duty at the New York Navy Yard. While the navy underwent a rapid expansion Byrson waited for orders until October 1861 before taking command of the brand new USS Chippewa, one of the “ninetyday gunboats” launched in September. Chippewa took station between Fort Monroe and Cape Hatteras and remained on blockade duty for eight months. On several occasions she bombarded Confederate shore batteries and assisted in the capture of the English blockade runner Napier on July 29, 1862, several weeks after Bryson had been promoted to Commander. Bryson commenced a second lengthy cruise in Chippewa in search of the Rebel raider CSS Florida, sailing to the Azores, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Madeira and the Cape Verde Islands before putting into Port Royal, South Carolina on May 30, 1863. In August 1863 Commander Bryson took command of the Passaic-class monitor USS Lehigh and certainly acquired this sword prior to steaming out for duty with the South Atlantic Blockading
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Squadron off Charleston. Bryson was captain of Lehigh for eight high intensity months through April 1864 during which time the warship engaged in close bombardment of Fort Sumter (Sept. 1-2), Sullivan Island (Sept. 7), and Fort Moultrie (Sept. 8). Lehigh sustained 29 hits from Fort Moultrie’s gunners on the 8th and the next day covered a naval landing party assaulting Fort Sumter. The intrepid small boat action was driven away with “disastrous small arms fire” and suffered 125 casualties. In tandem with USS Patapsco, the Lehigh kept Fort Sumter under sustained bombardment from Oct. 27 to Nov. 20; the symbolism of the crumbling brick fort the crucible of the war - was not lost on the practiced navy gunners. It is reported that during one of the aforementioned actions Commander Bryson was wounded by a “shell fragment.” On November 16 Lehigh ground fast on the flood tide off Sullivan Island, well within the range of Rebel batteries. Heavy fire commenced as USS Nahant responded to the signal for assistance. Over the next hour - in the face of sustained cannonade - a concerted effort was effected to pass tow lines and pull Lehigh off. A sitting duck, the ironclad was struck 22 times by shot, “nine of which are wounds on the deck plating, and these are the most serious of all the wounds she received,” reported Commander Bryson. Incredibly, just seven crewmen were wounded. Five of Lehigh’s ratings were later awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroism on November 16, 1863. After repairs at Port Royal, Lehigh rejoined the fleet off Charleston on January 13, 1864 assigned to picket duty with intermittent trips to the gun line. The accuracy of Lehigh’s gunnery was displayed on February 4 when at a range of “2,400 to 2,500 yards” the ironclad’s 8-inch rifle scored numerous hits on a blockade runner anchored near the shore of Sullivan’s Island causing it “to burn until late at night.” Commander Bryson was relieved on April 5, 1864 and later took command of the ironclad USS Essex assigned to the Mississippi Squadron in October. For full biographical information see cowans.com. The blade has some light staining, mostly gray metal with thin etched panels. Leather scabbard has some aged cracking, brass fittings with nice patina. The handle has light wear. Pommel and guard with nice even patina. Overall very with this great presentation to a person $2,000 - $3,000
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127 Fancy High Relief Presentation Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword to Lieut. Col Chas. H. Tay, 10th N.J.V. 32” blade length with etched panels of military motifs. Pommel shape of Phrygian helmet decorated with floral sprays and red garnets with a large garnet in the pommel. Guard is of a half-basket design with two branches with floral designs and US and an eagle on the end of the guard. The handle of cast brass in a ribbed with fluted and floral designs. Marked on the back of the blade Iron Proof; also marked near the ricasso is Clauberg with {knight} proof. Metal scabbard has been plated with highly decorated bands in a raised military designs. The drag is gilt with a soldier standing and crossed flags behind him; middle band gilt finish with raised military motif and US on the reverse; top band gilt finish with raised designs. By the Enlisted Men in/Co. E 10th Regt. N.J.V/In the field/Maryland July 24, 1864. A native of Newark, New Jersey, Charles H. Tay (1836-1871) mustered into service as Captain of Company K, 2nd New Jersey Volunteers on May 30, 1861 after short service in the 7th Regiment NYNG. Part of the New Jersey Brigade commanded by Brigadier General Kearny, the 2nd commenced active operations in March 1862 skirmishing with the enemy on several occasions as the tempo of the fighting increased, culminating with the Seven Days’ Battles before Richmond. The 2nd NJ was heavily engaged at Gaines’ Mill (Golding’s Farm) on June 27, 1862 suffering at least 40 killed and wounded with many missing while compelled to temporarily bury the regimental colors to prevent capture. The regiment then saw action at Charles City Cross Roads (June 30) and Malvern Hill (July 1) where Captain Tay served as the regiments acting major. Later that whirlwind summer at Second Bull Run (August 31) the 2nd New Jersey sustained concentrated Rebel artillery fire loosing twenty men killed and wounded before being forced to retreat as enemy cavalry attempted to cut them off. Captain Tay is listed as “present” during the Maryland Campaign, being discharged after Antietam to accept the lieutenant colonelcy of the 10th New Jersey on September 22, 1862. Tay was commissioned on September 29, 1862 and joined the 10th New Jersey then part of the garrison serving in the defenses of Washington. In April 1863 the regiment was detached with a division and sent to Suffolk, Virginia where Longstreet’s Corps lay siege to the city. The 10th New Jersey became engaged at Carrsville on May 19 trading a few casualties for a number of Rebel prisoners. Afterwards, the 10th returned to Washington before being quickly ordered to Philadelphia during the Gettysburg emergency remaining there until September 1863. The regiment was then assigned to provost duty at Pottsville, Pa. followed by routine guard duty on the Potomac. For the next six months the regiment then languished in the backwater of Pennsylvania stationed in the coal fields at Mauch Chunk which negatively affected morale. With Grant having taken command of the Army of the Potomac, preparations commenced for a massive spring offensive intended to close with and wear down Lee’s army in a purposeful strategy of attrition. Infantry reinforcements drawn from all quarters bolstered Grant’s strength including the 10th New Jersey recalled and assigned in April 1864 to a division in the 6th Corps. The next year of Tay’s life would prove to be tumultuous as the 10th New Jersey surged forward into the abyss of the Overland Campaign. First blood was drawn May 6 in the Wilderness during the assault on General Gordon’s entrenched positions. Here, the regiment “lost nearly one entire company in prisoners alone” along with killed and wounded. Two days later at Spotsylvania 54
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the 10th New Jersey and a regiment on its left became isolated and “pounced upon by the enemy with great force, compelling the Federals to give way with heavy loss - the 10th having 80 men and several officers captured including Lieutenant Colonel Tay.” The prisoners were herded to the rear and the next day started for Richmond, but were fortunately on the same day finally rescued by General Sheridan’s cavalry” after briefly escaping and being recaptured. Initial casualty figures were much reduced as stragglers came in, still discounting the lightly wounded, no fewer than 30 men were ultimately killed or severely wounded during the first week of attritional fighting. The tempo of the Overland Campaign did not abate. The regiment was back in the thick of the action at Cold Harbor loosing another 34 killed and severely wounded pressing several attacks over the next four days in June. A lull in the fighting then occurred as the vicious fighting turned into a stalemate that pocked the landscape with ever lengthening lines of trenches. Towards midsummer the 6th Corps was taken out of line and sent to Washington to defend against Jubal Early’s desperate drive on the Capitol. While “in the field” during late July the enlisted men of Company E, 10th New Jersey saw fit to present this sword to Lieut. Colonel Tay. The circumstances of the presentation could not be readily located but might have been recorded in a contemporary newspaper account. In August 1864 the 6th Corps became part of the Army of Shenandoah and pursued Jubal Early’s Corps to Snicker’s Gap before joining in Sheridan’s Valley Campaign. The regiment fought a sharp two-day skirmish at Strasburg on August 14-16. On August 17th detached as rear guard the New Jersey Brigade and elements of Wilson’s Cavalry defended Winchester against a Louisiana Brigade under Confederate General Zebulon York, a native of Maine. The Federal force was badly handled but held, loosing upwards of 250 men captured by the 14th Louisiana. Lieut. Col. Tay was reported missing and later confirmed to be a prisoner. During a lengthy transit to Danville Prison via Lynchburg, Tay’s health gradually took a turn for the worse. He kept a diary and wrote of his time at Danville as “dark and dreary...with little prospect of exchange.” On January 31, 1865 Tay recorded his despair, “To day I am 29 years of age. This is indeed the most gloomy birth day I have ever experienced. Sick and in prison, far away from home...no prospect of release in a suffering condition for want of proper food and clothing, no means of getting away or even communicating with those from home.” Tay had relocated to Libby Prison when he was finally exchanged and paroled at Annapolis on February 22, 1865 writing, “Washington’s Birthday and the day of my deliverance... Happiest day of my life. The experience of the last six months, the most inhumane treatment I have rec’d makes me very, very anxious to get my regiment again and at their head seek revenge for the mutilation that many of the men have been subjected to...God surely will not allow them to go unpunished.” Lieut. Colonel Tay was briefly admitted to the Officer’s Hospital at Annapolis and denied the opportunity for revenge, was discharged from the army on March 7, 1865 by special order. One last entry of note possibly concerns the disposition of this sword. Later in February Tay wrote that he had “received his trunk with all of his equipment that was left in camp at Winchester.” For full biographical information see cowans.com. The blade has very strong etched panels and a gunmetal gray blending with patina. Some light black staining. The guard and handle are excellent with a nice untouched look. Scabbard has no dents and retains most of the gilt and nickel finish. Overall an excellent example of a presentation Civil War sword. $5,000 - $7,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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128 Identified M1840 Medical Staff Sword and Diaries Belonging to Surgeon Stephen M. Cobb, 35th Iowa 30” spear point elliptical blade with etched panels of floral designs and military motifs. Solid brass handle with acorn pommel and floral designs and eagle. The guard is two scrolled quillons decorated with leaf motifs and two shields. Gilt brass scabbard with bands of floral designs. Stephen M. Cobb (1819-1892) joined the 35th Iowa raised in Muscatine as Assistant Surgeon on Sept. 16, 1862. The regiment left the state in November bound for Cairo where it remained until April 1863 on post and garrison duty. With the Vicksburg Campaign underway the 35th Iowa was ordered to Duckport, Louisiana and assigned to Brigadier General J.M. Tuttle’s division in the15th Corps. Sherman’s Corps moved to unite with the main army in the rear of Vicksburg via Grand Gulf in early May, the regiment seeing their first action at Jackson, Mississippi on May 14, 1863. Thereafter, the brigade participated in the Siege of Vicksburg and joined in the twin assaults of May 19 and 22 without suffering any casualties. Following the fall of Vicksburg the regiment marched to the Siege of nearby Jackson where it peripherally engaged on July 12 losing several men as prisoners. The 35th was in camp at Bear Creek when Cobb was promoted to regimental Surgeon on August 15, 1863. Over the next several months Iowan’s participated in several expeditions without making significant contact with Rebel forces. In November the regiment was ordered to Memphis and then to LaGrange where it wintered while engaged in railroad guard duty. The Hawkeye’s fought at sharp skirmish at Middleton, Tennessee on January 15, 1864 suffering a handful of casualties. The 16th Corps then consolidated and joined in the ill-fated Red River Campaign beginning in March 1864. The regiment’s first major fight came at Pleasant Hill on April 9, an extension of the disaster at Mansfield the day before resulting in a general retreat by Banks’ army. General Richard Taylor’s Trans-Mississippi Army kept a close pursuit of the disorganized Federal column with heavy skirmishing and launched a coordinated attack late in the afternoon “charging the entire Union line.” Initially, the momentum of two Confederate divisions succeeded in overrunning part of the Union left and center forcing it back. Anchored by the right, the Federals managed to stabilize the situation and organize a counterattack that drove the spent Confederates from the field. Banks continued his withdrawal during the night leaving the field in the hands of Richard Taylor’s army but victory was apocryphal. Seven companies of the 35th actually fought at Pleasant Hill with 48 men killed and wounded and 3 prisoners. For the first time since the start of the campaign Surgeon Cobb was undoubtedly overwhelmed with casualties for his diary is completely void of entries between April 5 and April 20. The rest of 1864 would prove to be of equal tempo and greater ferocity. The Red River Campaign - a grandiose, ill-conceived plan to capture Mobile - slowly unwound completely to the detriment of General Banks and ended ingloriously with the week-long retreat from Morganza to the Mississippi River. Learning that a portion of Taylor’s army was advancing from of Bayou de Glaize, Bank’s ordered A. J. Smith’s 16th Corps to attack immediately on May 18. Being too distant to affect the order, Smith, in turn, instructed the advance led by Brigadier General Joseph A. Mower to execute an assault with the two divisions at hand. Mower attacked at Yellow Bayou and drove the Confederate screen back on to the main body before the Rebels counterattacked forcing Mower to give ground. The see-saw action lasted several hours before burning scrub pine ignited a massive conflagration causing both sides to retire. The 35th Iowa was heavily engaged throughout and lost 3 killed and 16 wounded. On May 20 the brigade was ordered to Vicksburg, thence to Memphis. The regiment next fought a costly action at SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
Old River Lake, Arkansas on June 6 where two brigades of Mower’s division drove a force of Rebel infantry some distance into a thick timber where the enemy halted and “poured a galling fire” into the advancing Union lines. The position was finally cleared with a total loss of 15 killed and 57 wounded, 6 and 9 of these men from the 35th Iowa. Several weeks later the regiment marched off with a division size force under Major General A.J. Smith’s in an expedition to Oxford, Mississippi. Marauding Confederate cavalry under the aggressive N.B. Forrest sought to disrupt the Federal lines of communication supplying the vast army advancing toward Atlanta. The Oxford operation sought to draw Forrest out while protecting the key railroad itself. Smith’s route of advance had been checked by Confederate cavalry at three different places. On July 14 Smith entrenched at Harrisburg, Mississippi and waited for the Forrest to attack in stifling heat. During the morning several brigades of dismounted horsemen executed a series of uncoordinated attacks against the blue entrenchments and were driven back with heavy casualties. The next day the Confederates made several probing attacks, and as Smith commenced to withdraw he was vigorously pursued by Forrest. Smith drew his division up at Old Town Creek hard pressed by a Rebel brigade which was driven back in confusion. The next Confederate brigade was strung out and only able to deploy its’ regiments piecemeal. These uncoordinated attacks were also repulsed but equally costly as Forrest was seriously wounded. The 35th Iowa was once more in the thick of the fighting with casualties over both days numbering 3 killed and 19 wounded. Accompanying Surgeon Cobb’s sword are a leather bound “Physician’s Pocket Memorandum” and pocket diary with 33 doubled-sided pages of manuscript entries on lined paper mostly covering March to July 1863. The earlier “Memorandum” book embossed “1862” contains 87 pages of printed text useful to medical doctors organized into 17 sub-headings ranging from an explanatory “List of medicines,” definitions, to notes on “Post-Mortem’s” and “Embalming.” A middle section is organized as a weekly pre-printed calendar and contains arbitrary medical notes, lists of names without context, pay accounts, some family information, and miscellanea all in manuscript, both pencil and ink. Beginning week of Nov. 31 is an important, mostly penciled manuscript section with two doubled sided pages covering December 8 through December 17 - the battle of Nashville. It measures 3 1/2” x 6 1/4” with brown leather covers with a flap closure. The smaller diary for 1863 comprises a total of 66 pages of penciled entries. The material relates to obligatory weather observations, times and places of march, affairs in the regiment with names of officers, some skirmishes, and the occasional unusual entry like the one for Sept. 21 (1863) in which Cobb wrote, “Major Keeler had his sword taken from him by Gen’l Sherman & H. Blanck (Capt. Henry Blanck, KIA at Pleasant Hill, April 9, 1864) & Leboe (sic, unknown) were put under arrest for setting a cot(ton) gin on fire.” Cobb was virtually silent about medical matters. The diary is not complete with a significant gap in time noted (from July 1863 to January 1864) while the cryptic pencil entries are sometimes difficult to decipher. Size is 2 3/4” by 5 3/4” with damaged stiff paper boards, one almost completed unhinged. Only partial spine remaining. Also included are both of Cobb’s Iowa state commissions (18” x 14”) preprinted on thin vellum with typical manuscript fill-in’s. The yellowed Surgeon’s document is tattered showing paper loss and deep fold lines, overall poor condition. The Assistant Surgeon commission also with yellowing and fold lines but better overall. An older typed transcription of the diary material is present. Finally, the original conveyance letter dated June 23, 1972 and color polaroid’s from a previous owner to the consigner cement the provenance. For full biographical information see cowans.com. The blade is excellent with makers banner W. Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia. Sharp and crisp panels. Handle still retains some of the gilt finish. Scabbard is excellent retaining most of the gilt finish. $2,500 - $4,000 MAY 1, 2019 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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129 Inscribed Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword Identified to Lieut. M. Friday, Co. F., 100th N.Y. with Docs 32.75” blade length with etched panels of military motifs and floral designs. Blade has maker’s name and address, Horsman, Philadelphia Shagreen handle with brass wire wrapping. Phygian helmet brass pommel and guard with US and floral designs. Metal scabbard with engraved brass bands; drag is plain. The top brass band is engraved Lieut M. Friday Co F 100th New York V. On the reverse are his campaigns, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Fair Oaks, Seven Days Battle, Morris Island SC. Michael Friday (abt 1817-??) was a naturalized French (Alsatian) immigrant who probably arrived in New York around 1850. At the start of the Civil War he was living in Buffalo with a wife and worked as a tailor. The forty-four year old enlisted as a private in Company F., 100th New York on Oct. 4, 1861 and was quickly advanced to sergeant on Oct. 27. The regiment was serving with the 4th Corps and participated in the Peninsula Campaign seeing action for the first time at Williamsburg on May 5, 1862. The 100th New York was engaged at Fair Oaks, Virginia (Seven Pines) on May 31 loosing 52 killed and severely wounded together with 38 prisoners as the 4th Corps under Erasmus Keyes and 3rd Corps (Heintzelman) were struck by heavy but uncoordinated attacks by Joe Johnston, the former corps being pushed back before Federal reinforcements stabilized the situation on the Chickahominy. Captured and confined at Salisbury, North Carolina, Friday was held until September 1862 when he was fortuitously paroled on Sept. 13. He returned to the regiment and was promoted 1st Sergeant to rank from Oct. 1862. Following picket duty at Yorktown through December Naglee’s brigade was transferred to the Department of North Carolina and assigned to the 18th Corps. By April 1863 a detachment of the 18th Corps moved to the Department of the South and was assigned to a composite division on Folly Island for siege operations at Charleston. Here, Sergeant Friday was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in Company C. For the next year the 100th New York was present at all the operations about Charleston Harbor, and, under, the command of Colonel Dandy, engaged in the desperate assault on Battery Wagner on July 18. A regimental synopsis recorded, “while the attack was unsuccessful the regiment behaved with signal gallantry, planting the flag presented to it by the Board of Trade of Buffalo, on the fort, though at a fearful cost of life. The brave color sergeant fell dead beside the colors and the regiment sustained a loss of 49 killed, 97 wounded and 29 missing
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- a total of 175 out of 478 engaged.” Among the casualties was Lieutenant Friday who was “slightly wounded in the head.” Later that summer Friday had recovered sufficiently accept a promotion to 1st Lieutenant in Company F on September 22, 1863. Attached to Terry’s division the 100th New York continued to exchange desultory fire with Confederate fortifications on Morris Island well into the early winter while suffering only minor casualties. Michael Friday remained in limbo for the duration of his service. His military records show that this officer was placed under arrest by the acting regimental commander, Major D.D. Nash, and confined to quarters on December 8, 1863. Friday was charged with “Disobedience of orders” stemming from an incident in which he was detailed for guard duty, and “absolutely refused to go on said duty.” Correspondence indicates that Lieutenant Friday was indeed tried by general court-martial and plead “Guilty” to the charge, but apparently sentencing was not immediate. In April 1864, Friday wrote that “since then ...a period of more than three months, I have been kept in close confinement in my quarters and am still so kept, with no advices or intimation as to the findings of the said Court Marshal , or what is to be the probable disposition of my case.” Friday requested that he either be advised of the disposition of his case, or returned to duty. Another letter dated June 19, 1864 confirms that Lieutenant Friday was still awaiting formal word of his sentencing. The correspondence eluded to the fact that “the case had been forwarded to the President.” Lieutenant Friday had apparently been “dismissed from the service under GO No. 183 headed War Department, Adjutant General’s Office effective April 27, 1864. For whatever reason, it appears that the sentence was not duly transmitted to the proper authority until August 13, 1864. The 1865 New York State Census shows that Michael Friday had returned to Buffalo where his occupation is listed as “merchant.” No other information regarding his later life or date of death could be located. Accompanying the sword are copied National Archives Military Records together with pertinent copied typeset courts-marshal documents from the Adjutant General’s Office. For full biographical information see cowans.com. Brass pommel and guard with nice even patina. The blade is mostly gray with the etched panels thining. Some black staining. The inscription on the top brass band is very clear and readable. Brass on the scabbard has nice even patina. The browned portion of the scabbard has some staining and the brown has faded to a patina. Overall very good with great history. $3,000 - $5,000
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130 Model 1851 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword Presented to Lieut. Col./Frank T. Sherman “From his Friends,” Documents and Telescope 31” blade length etched panels of floral designs and military motifs. Marked on the ricasso Wm Horstman & Sons Philadelphia. Shagreen and brass gilt twisted wire wrapped handle. The pommel is of the Phrygian helmet-shaped. Branches with floral designs and US. The back of the blade marked Iron Proof. Metal scabbard with brass bands and carrying rings. Engraved on the band closet to the throat: “Lt Col Frank Sherman From His Friends Chicago Nov 5th 1861.” Francis Trowbridge Sherman (1825-1905) was, successively, lieutenant colonel, 56th Illinois, a step backwards as major in the 12th Illinois Cavalry, colonel of the 88th Illinois, and brigadier general both by “conspicuous” brevet and belatedly by regular commission. This particular sword - an early token of esteem from unknown Chicago friends - reflects Lieut. Colonel Sherman’s very brief time - three months - with the short-lived first iteration of the 56th Illinois, the “Mechanic Fusiliers.” Sherman mustered in Oct. 31, 1861 and mustered out Feb. 5,1862 on specific orders from the War Department when the regiment failed to complete organization. On August 27, 1862 Sherman’s aspiration for command was realized when he was commissioned colonel of the 88th Illinois Infantry by Governor Yates. The wear on the drag of the sword would suggest that it was carried by Sherman as his service sword for the balance of the war. He would see action at Perryville, Stones River, Murfeesboro, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, and Sherman’s March. He was captured outside of Atlanta in July, 1864, and eventually was transferred to Libby Prison, where he was exchanged later that year. After some months of recuperation, he continued to serve as a cavalry staff officer under General Philip Sheridan until his mustering out of volunteer service in January, 1866. For full biographical information see cowans.com. This sword has never been cleaned and displays a nice untouched patina. The guard has a little dent in it probably occur doing its period of use. Overall this is a very good example of a Civil War presentation sword. $3,000 - $4,000
131 J.H. McKenney New York Militia Kepi Crown diameter 5”, rise at front 2”, rise at rear 5.75”. Red and blue wool broadcloth with bound painted visor and embroidered circle on top of crown. Brown polished cotton lining with pasteboard stiffener and 1.5” leather sweatband. New York State chinstrap buttons with Scovill backmarks. Interior label marked “BAKER & McKENNEY / MILITARY GOODS / 141 / GRAND ST. / NEW YORK”. Address indicates this cap was likely made in 1865, as the firm of Baker & McKenney did not move to the Grand Street address until December 1864. Front of cap shows 1.5” x 2” remnants of a sewn patch, very likely an officer’s embroidered regimental insignia. Caps of this type were worn by the famous 14th NYSM “14th Brooklyn” Zouave Regiment, though it is not definitive if this cap was worn by a member of this unit. Fair to good. Colors are bright and vibrant with some detaching of sweatband from body. Some crazing of paint on bottom of brim, with some remnants of what appears to be paper or cardboard, possibly from a previous mounting of the piece. Stitching to circle on crown mostly separated with newsprint. Lining has undone with a portion that has become completely separated. Maker’s mark is somewhat legible. Some separation of sweatband from body, chinstrap missing. $1,000 - $1,500
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132 U.S. Civil War Artillery Officer’s Frock Coat Chest measures 40”, sleeve length 22.5”. Double-breasted dark blue wool broadcloth with dark green polished cotton body lining and ticking lined sleeves. Mixed hand- and machine-stitching with hand-stitched button holes. Front fitted with three Waterbury, one Steele & Johnson, and eight Horstmann -marked gilt general service buttons. Non-functional cuffs fitted with two Kenyon & Co., two Steele & Johnson, and two Waterbury-marked gilt general service buttons. Bullion-bordered rank insignia sewn on, with additional hardware present for wear of epaulets. Note from consignor states that the jacket was attributed to a Lieutenant Chester Jones of the “Ohio Artillery,” who had purchased the coat prior to his transfer to the west in the hopes that it would be used in the event of his death as a burial uniform. However, as he was killed and buried in the west, it was not able to fulfill the intended purpose. It further states that the uniform was in the possession of the Bartow History Museum before it de-accession, and that the original purchase included several other items that are not included in this offering. A search of the United States National Part Service Soldiers and Sailors database does not return any results for a Chester Jones with the rank of Lieutenant. As the uniform shows hardware for officer’s dress epaulets while retaining the more informal shoulder straps, it is likely that this jacket was used more often than the note suggests. However, the fact that a junior company officer possessed a double-breasted coat usually reserved for field officers, could lend credence to the theory that this was intended for a more formal occasion such as a professional soldier’s burial. Includes stand. Good. Fabric retains its deep color with minor pulling stitches present. Some minor moth holes present with a 1.5” hole on bottom of skirt. Numerous button replacement and movements may be indicative of an amateur but well-meaning attempt at restoration. $2,000 - $3,000
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133 Confederate Staff Officer’s “Local” Button Confederate Staff officer’s “local” two-part button measuring 21 mm. Button stamped with eagle holding arrows and complete with brass shank. Blank back. Very good example of a Confederate staff officer’s coat button. Retaining most of the gilt. $600 - $800
134 Texas Button Texas state seal two-part low convex button of a flat lone star on a lined field with border. Blank back and measures 20.6 mm. Possible war time southern manufacture complete with shank. Very good condition with expected wear. $2,000 - $4,000
135 J.S. Smith Epaulet Patent: Model No. 23,620 7” x 4.25”. Brass. Patented April 12, 1859, reissued November 26, 1861. James Smith’s patent included a method for hanging fringe on brass military epaulets. The improvement consisted of the permanent soldering of two metal straps to the underside of the epaulet, through which was passed an “adjuster” bearing the fringe. Brass parts have a dull luster, fringe is missing, though it is unclear whether this model was ever equipped with fringe as it would obscure the internal workings of the piece. Further technical information regarding this device may be found on the official website of the United States Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov. $700 - $1,000
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136 Cutlery Hilt Bowie Knife ID’d to Colonel A.H. Tippin of the 68th P.V.I. 7.25” spear point blade with pronounced median ridge, 12” overall with 4.75” German silver cutlery hilt and 2.25” oval crossguard. German silver mounted green leather scabbard with gold embossed decorative borderlines. Throat with frog button on obverse and engraved on reverse: A.H. Tippin. Andrew H. Tippin (1822-1870) was a Mexican War veteran who was mustered into the 20th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, a 90-day regiment, as a Major in their Field & Staff on April 20, 1861. He was mustered out on August 6, 1861 and was commissioned as the Colonel of the newly formed 68th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry on September 1, 1861. The 68th spent the entire war in the Army of the Potomac, fighting in nearly all of its major campaigns and engagements. The regiment saw action at Fredericksburg, went on the infamous Mud March at the beginning of 1863, and fought the difficult 1863 campaign season that included Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, as well as the Bristoe and Mine Run Campaigns. 1864 saw the 68th active in Grant’s Overland Campaign, including The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and Petersburg. The regiment participated in the occupation of Richmond and the completion of the Petersburg Campaign before spending the last days of the war guarding prisoners. Colonel Tippin was active with the 68th PA on the second day at Gettysburg when General Graham of their Brigade was wounded and Tippin was placed in command of the brigade. It was at this junction that Tippin lead the brigade to the support of General Sickles who had recklessly exposed his men in a poor position by creating a salient near the Peach Orchard.
137 Classic Horsehead Bowie Knife by Geo Westenholm & Son 9” clip point blade, 1.75” wide blade. 6.375” false edge. Marked near the guard V {crown} R over Geo Westenholm & Son over Celebrated California over Bowie knife. Silver floral designed guard and silver horsehead. Ebony handle with a silver escutcheon. Red lizard design leather scabbard that form fits the blade. The blade has nice crisp lines. Some staining with sharp and crisp markings. Leather scabbard has some scuffing. Overall this is an excellent example of a Gold Rush Classic Horsehead Bowie knife. $6,000 - $9,000 60
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Only the coordinated support of commanders like Tippin helped to save the Union line from total destruction. On October 14, 1863 Colonel Tippin was captured near Suffolk, VA and spent the next nine months as a prisoner of war in Macon, GA, being released on June 25, 1864. He returned to service and served out the remainder of the war with his regiment, being mustard out of service with his men on June 9, 1865 at Hart’s Island, NY. Blade still retains some of the bright polished finish with some staining, oxidized discoloration and scattered pitting which has left the marking on the obverse ricasso illegible. Scabbard has minor scuffs. Overall very good. $1,000 - $1,500
138 Massive Collins Bowie Knife 18.5” blade with a clip point, brass guard, Tiger maple grips. Fancy embossed original sheath. Marked Collins and Co and numbered near the ricasso. Has a nice untouched patina that flows evenly throughout the knife. The leather scabbard is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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139 Remington Transitional Model 1865/67 Navy Rolling Block Pistol .50RF caliber, 7” barrel, no S/N. Blued and color case hardened finish, brass triggerguard. Walnut grip and forend. Right side of frame marked in two lines: REMINGTONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A. / MAY 3D NOV 15TH, 1864 APRIL 17TH 1866. Right of frame with naval P / F.C.W. sub-inspection mark. Top of barrel with additional US Navy inspection mark I / W.D.W. / {ANCHOR} and left side of grip with script FCW cartouche. Spur trigger, added brass triggerguard. This is very rare transitional example of the US Model 1867 Remington rolling block pistol. These guns were originally produced in .50RF with a spur trigger as the Model 1865, with estimated production at about 6,500 pieces. Circa 1867 most M1865 pistols were modified by shortening the barrels 1.5” from 8.5” to 7”, the addition of a triggerguard, and by altering them from .50RF to .50CF. This gun has the shorter barrel and added triggerguard, but remains in its original rimfire configuration, making it a rare variant of the US Navy rolling block pistol. Very good. Retains no blue on the barrel, with a mottled and oxidized brownish gray patina. Frame with some strong traces of faded case coloring. All markings remain clear. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pitting. Grip and forend with scattered bumps, dings and mars. $1,500 - $2,500
141 Smith and Wesson N.M. No 3 Coast Guard Revolver .44 Russian caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 25775. Blue finish, case hardened hammer and trigger and triggerguard. Checkered walnut grips. Matching numbers on frame and cylinder, right grip pencil numbered to the gun. Comes with an article done by Scott Meadows in the Gun Report on “Martial Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Revolvers,” as well as an article that was written by Jim Supica and Richard Nahas, “Top Break Revolvers.” Serial number of this revolver was part of the study. Very good, retaining some of the original high blue finish, with wear and loss, particularly on the high edges. A line through the cylinder stops. Grips are very good, shows some use. Triggerguard and hammer with some case colors showing. Bore is very good. Very rare Martial Arm. $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
140 Smith & Wesson 1st Model Single Action Revolver .44 S&W, 6” barrel, S/N 2886. Blued finish, smooth walnut grips. Single-line barrel address reads: SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS U.S.A. PAT. JULY 10, 60 JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY 11. 65 & AUG. 24. 69, with address flanked by a pair of Maltese crosses. Matching serial number 2886 stamped inside right grip. Matching assembly inspection marks R.R. on lower right of grip frame under grips, on rear face of cylinder and under barrel latch. Oil hole frame variation. Pinned German silver front sight. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter confirming the rare, special order 6” barrel. The gun was shipped to M.W. Robinson of New York on March 1, 1871 as a part of an order of 50 1st Model Americans, all were blued with smooth walnut grips. 25 of the guns were in the standard 8” barrel length and the other 25 were shipped with the special order 6” barrel. A rare, early production 1st Model American oil hole variant with an extremely rare, special order 6” barrel that is confirmed by a letter from Roy Jinks. Very good. Retains some scattered original blue, primarily on the frame with some present on the barrel in the protected areas and in the flutes along the barrel rib. The balance of the gun shows a lightly oxidized brownish patina with some scattered areas of minor surface roughness and some lightly scattered pinpricking. Markings remain clear and legible. Mechanically functional in all respects. Bore very good, remaining mostly bright with crisp rifling and showing darker oxidation and some minor roughness at the last couple of inches near the muzzle. Grips solid and free of breaks or repairs, showing wear, scuffs and mars, with most of the wear along the lower flared edges. $2,500 - $5,000
142 **Colt Model 1905 Marine Corps Revolver .38 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 10536. Marked on the butt USMC. Swivel in the butt, blue finish, highly fire blue hammer with polished sides, highly fire blued trigger, checkered walnut grips. Rampant Colt on the left corner of frame by the hammer. Total of 926 revolvers made. Retaining all of the bright and shiny blue finish. A very light drag through the cylinder stops. Very light wear if any to the high edges. Grips are excellent. Excellent bore. Mechanically excellent. Of the USMC revolvers known amongst collectors, this one has to be in the top five. Seldom encountered with this much blue finish. $3,000 - $5,000 MAY 1, 2019 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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143 Springfield U.S. Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70, 32.625” barrel, S/N 517783. Blued and color case hardened finish, walnut stock. Standard lock markings, 1884 breech block markings. Standard barrel proofs, fine SWP /1891 cartouche and circle-P inspection mark. Original Buffington rear sight, sling swivels, ramrod bayonet. Includes a US M1887 leather sling, butt trap with M1879 tool and headless case extractor. Fine. Retains most of the finish, with some scattered surface oxidation and minor wear. All markings crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Crisp stock with scattered dings and minor chipping around the lock. Accessories very good. $1,000 - $1,500
144 U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Experimental Rod Bayonet .45-70 caliber, 32.625” barrel, S/N 318265. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock. Breech block marked U.S. / MODEL / 1873. Weak script SWP / 1886 cartouche on reverse wrist, weak {circle}-P mark behind triggerguard. Lock with usual eagle and US / SPRINGFIELD markings. Barrel with V / P / {eagle head} inspections, as well as an additional P and A inspection marks. Correct pattern 1884 experimental rod bayonet and locking system. Fixed front sight hood. Buffington rear sight, sling and stacking swivels, three-click tumbler, low arch breech, grooved trigger, butt trap in butt. Only 1,000 of these experimental rod bayonet rifles were produced as the forerunner to the M1888 rifle. A scarce and desirable example. Very good. Metal with a mottled brown patina with hints of blue scattered within plum and chocolate brown oxidation. Lock with minor traces of case color and a mottled light and dark gray patina. All marks in metal crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, very good bore with some lightly scattered pitting. Wood worn with numerous bumps, dings and handling marks. Marks in wood weak due to wear. Lower swivel replaced. $1,500 - $2,500
145 Remington Lee Model 1885 Rifle Attributed to USS Monterey .45-70 caliber, 32” barrel, S/N 51222. Blued finish, walnut stock. Receiver ring marked in four lines: U.S.N. / {ANCHOR} / No. 2368 / W.W.K. Top edge of receiver marked in two lines: REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, ILION, N.Y. USA / SOLE MANUFACTURERS AND AGENTS 51222. Buttplate marked 41 / MONTEREY, suggesting issue to that ship. Weak cartouche on reverse wrist. Correct 1879 pattern rear sight for this serial number range that is correctly marked “RL” on the reverse wall indicating “Remington Lee.” Sling swivels leather sling. Includes a US M1873 pattern socket bayonet with scabbard that has a USN rosette. The USS Monterey saw Spanish-American War service in the Pacific Ocean supporting actions in the Philippines and later China. Good. Retains some finish, with scattered oxidation and light pitting leaving some of the markings weak. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pitting. Buckhorn slide on rear sight broken and loose. Stock lightly sanded with numerous bumps and dings. Sling fair to good, bayonet very good as is scabbard. $1,000 - $1,500 62
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146 71/84 Mauser Bolt Action Military Rifle with Bayonet 11.15x60mmR caliber, 31.75” barrel, S/N 3347. Blue barrel, 1888 dated receiver “in the white.” Walnut stock, matching numbers, bayonet. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains most of it’s original blue barrel finish with scattered pinprick rust pits overall and some blue loss on the rear tang of the triggerguard. The receiver is very nice and the highly figured stock is excellent. This is a nice example for the discriminating collector. $1,000 - $1,500
147 Springfield Model 1898 Krag Carbine .30-40 Krag caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 130550. Blue finish, walnut stock. Very good condition with a good bore with moderate wear throughout. The stock rates very good with a partial cartouche. The metal finish is a mix of mostly brown patina and original blue. $1,000 - $1,500
148 ** U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898 Rifle .30-40 Krag, 30” barrel, S/N I. Blued finish, smooth walnut stock. Standard M1898 receiver markings, fine script JAS/1903 cartouche on reverse wrist and {circle}-P proof behind triggerguard. M1902 rear sight, sling swivels. Fine. Retains most of the blue, with some thinning and loss. Mechanically functional, good bore that needs to be cleaned, with some frosting in the grooves. Fine stock with scattered bumps and dings, possibly lightly sanded as cartouches are slightly smeared. $1,500 - $2,500
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149 U.S. Model 1892 Type II Krag Rifle .30-40 Krag, 30” barrel, S/N 5214. Blued finish, finger-grooved, straight-gripped, smooth walnut stock. Receiver marked in two lines: US / 1894. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 5214. Counterpane with clear, script JSA / 1895 cartouche, script {circle-P}mark behind triggerguard. Correct M1892 rear sight with stepped side walls, pinned blade front sight, cleaning rod, sling and stacking swivels, no trap in buttplate. The rifle is accompanied by a letter from Frank Mallory of Springfield Research Service indicating that the gun was initially issued to Private Alfred B. Archer of Company B, 13th US Infantry who served from November 2, 1892 until November 1, 1897. Company B of the 13th US took part in the assault on Fort San Juan on July 1, 1898 during the Spanish-American War. The famous charge up San Juan Hill was part of that action. The rifle subsequently saw service with Company L of the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry, who saw service in the Philippines during the Philippine-American War in 1899. The letter does not make it clear if the rifle saw service in Cuba or not. A scarce, early production Krag with some good history. Very good. Retains much of the blued finish with fading, wear and loss. Clear markings on the metal. Mechanically functional, good bore is dirty with even light pitting. Stock is cracked and repaired at the wrist with a dowel inserted behind the {circle}-P mark to support the repair. The butt has been sanded and refinished to make the repair less visible. The balance of the stock is un-sanded, with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks. $3,000 - $5,000
150 ** U.S. and CEF-Marked 1905 Mk. II Ross Rifle .303 caliber, 28” barrel, S/N 85064. Blued finish with military stock. Blade front sight with flip-aperture rear sight. Barrel marked with British proofs. Stock alongside barrel marked with Canadian acceptance marking. Receiver marked “LC”. Left side of receiver marked with Quebec manufacturing mark. Grip marked with bursting bomb, U.S. marking, and “7361” number. Right side of buttstock marked with stockmaker’s cartouche, 1908 production date, serial number, and “42/B/CEF/343”possibly denoting issue to the 42nd Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force; The Royal Highlanders of Canada. Missing stacking swivel. Fair to good. Most of the original blued finish has aged to a deep plum patina with some bluing left in protected areas. Bolt retains visible case coloring. Stock shows marks and blemishes consistent with age and use but is otherwise free of major cracks and splits. Bore is fair to good; moderately dark with visible rifling. Could clean to better. $800 - $1,000
151 ** WWII Nazi German AC-44 G43 Rifle 8mm Mauser caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 3872k. Black finish, walnut stock. Excellent condition with a very good bore with some minor pitting throughout. All numbers appear to be matching and this rifle is still full of cosmolene. This is a very nice example of a highly collectible German WWII rifle. $1,000 - $1,500
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152 ** Russian SVT-40 Rifle 7.62x54R, 26.75” barrel (including the muzzle brake), S/N NB 288. Blued finish, hardwood stock. Chamber dated 1942 with a Tula Arsenal star mark. Stock with matching serial number, carrier handle with matching electro-pencil applied serial number. Right rear of receiver is import marked by CDI of Swan, VT. Right rear edge of receiver numbered T06250. Adjustable leaf rear sight, hooded front sight, bayonet lug. Includes cleaning rod and detachable 10-round box magazine. Very good as refinished. Retains most of the applied blue, bolt carrier with a purple color. Markings mostly legible in metal, weak in wood. Mechanically functional, very good bore with some frosting in the grooved. Stock sanded and refinished with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks. $800 - $1,200
153 ** WWII Nazi German “243”-1940 K98k Rifle 8mm Mauser caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 6030. All visible numbers matching. Blue finish, laminated stock, Mauser mfg. Original leather sling, Nazi eagle 26 proofs. Very good condition with a very good to near excellent bore. All visible numbers match. $800 - $1,000
154 ** Japanese Nagoya Third Variation Type 44 Carbine 6.5x50mm caliber, 19.5” barrel, S/N 9974. Military finish and stock. Blade front sight with ladder rear sight. Top of receiver marked with intact imperial chrysanthemum with model characters. Left side of receiver marked with series “2” markings, serial number, and Nagoya plant marking. Very good. Nearly all of the finish remains with some light wear to working parts. Stock shows some handling imperfections but is otherwise free of cracks and splits. Markings are legible. Bore is good; somewhat shiny with some wear to rifling but with still visible lands and grooves. $900 - $1,200
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155 ** U.S. Marked Remington Model 11 Trench Shotgun 12 gauge, 20” barrel, S/N 487963. Blued finish with smooth forend and grip. Silver bead front sight, 2.75” chamber, cylinder choke. Barrel marked with chamber, gauge, and two-line address and patent dates. Barrel also marked with “U.S.” and flaming bomb. Receiver marked with Remington trademark, serial number, and additional U.S. markings. Right buttstock marked with ordnance crossed cannons and “FJA” inspector marking. Fine. Minimal wear to finish or stock. Bore is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
156 ** U.S. Marked Stevens Mod 520-30 Trench Shotgun 12 gauge, 20” barrel, S/N 69635. Length of pull 14”, 2.75” chamber length. Blued finish with smooth forend and grip. Brass bead front sight with bayonet lug and heat shield. Barrel marked with chamber length and three-line Stevens address. Receiver marked with model, “U.S.” marking, and flaming bomb. Lower tang marked with serial number. Good. Nearly all of the blued finish remains with some wear to sharp edges and minor scratches throughout including some wear on barrel connection to receiver. Bayonet lug has a purple coloration. Stock shows some very light handling markings. Bore is very good; bright with some minor scratches. $1,000 - $1,500
157 **Springfield 1903 22 Gallery Practice Rifle .22LR, 24” barrel, S/N 1283305. Parkerized finish, military 2-bolt, straight grip walnut stock with finger grooves. Chambered for 22 caliber, right side of the receiver cutout for easy loading of the 22 ctgs, The bolt with D28223-2, barrel dated 2-17. Utilizes a liner in the barrel, an M2 marked M1922 bolt and has a modified magazine well to accept a .22LR M1922-style magazine. Retains M1903 pattern rear sight and front sight, as well as sling swivels. Excellent overall retaining all of the parkerized finish. The stock has some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. Overall an excellent example of a rare 1903 gallery practice rifle. $2,000 - $4,000
158 ** WWII British Lee-Enfield No. 4 MkI*(T) Sniper Rifle 7.62x51 (.308) caliber, 25” barrel, S/N 90L8243. Matte black finish, walnut stocks, No. 32 Mk.3 scope, 1945 date of mfg. at Long Branch (Canadian Arsenal). Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in near new condition and has likely never seen any combat use. It would be hard to improve on this late war production rifle and the bonus is, it is in a desirable caliber. $2,000 - $3,000 66
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159 **Winchester Pre-Production U.S. M1 Garand Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, no S/N. Parkerized finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock. Receiver marked: U.S. RIFLE / CAL. 30 M1 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK. No serial number is present. Barrel is unmarked except for the Winchester factory proof. The op-rod is uncut, all internal parts are correct, early drawing number WRA marked parts, with the exception of the bolt, which is D28287-1. That number indicates the bolt was produced by Springfield ca serial numbers 15,000-55,000. This would be completely correct if Springfield provided the bolt to Winchester for sample gun assembly, as it places the bolt circa September 1939-August 1940. Flush-knob rear sight. Correct, earliest style WRA / RS block cartouche in box and {circle}-P inspection in pistol grip. Solid buttplate without trap, stock drilled with two holes for cleaning accessories and lightening. Accompanied by a Peter Cardone letter describing this as a pre-production Winchester “Tool Room”-made Garand, produced as part of the training process for Winchester to manufacture these guns during late 1939 to early 1940. Based upon the fact that the first 500 Winchester made “Educational Guns” (S/N 100,001-100,500) were produced during the summer of 1940 and were roundly criticized for the poor quality of the stock work (with some comments including the stocks appeared to be handfinished) it is likely that the earliest pre-production, pre-educational production, tool room-made guns were made using stocks provided by Springfield. That would explain the presence of the two holes under the Winchester solid buttplate, as Winchester would not start routing stocks with holes and adding the trapdoor to the buttplate until approximately serial number 1,240,000. Rifle is accompanied by a near mint condition UFH marked, 1943 dated M1905 Type IV (M1942) bayonet in a similar condition M3 scabbard. Interestingly the bayonet does not fit the lug of the pre-production rifle, as the lug is not within specifications for size! This is an extremely rare opportunity for the advanced M1 Garand collector to obtain one of the very first Winchester produced M1 Garands. This would be a centerpiece gun in any museum quality collection. Fine. Retains most of the finish, all markings clear, mechanically functional, fine bore. Throat measure “3”, muzzle “2”. Stock with light handing marks and clear cartouche. Bayonet and scabbard about excellent. $10,000 - $20,000
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160 Nazi Miniature Dagger 6 in. spearpoint blade, 9 in. overall length. Metal guard with plastic grip. Leather-covered metal scabbard with silver-plated fittings. Blade marked with what appears to be an advertisement for a newspaper, claiming it to be the largest in Eastern Westphalia. Reverse side depicts deer and other woodland animals, with left ricasso showing Karl Eickhorn markings consistent with examples found in 1941 and 1942. Hilt is of a shell-guard design with quillions taking on the form of deer hooves. Grip is of faux-wood with stag head and swastika with ball pommel. Scabbard frog stud takes the form of an acorn. Likely a gift or promotional item. Very good overall. Blade is bright with legible markings and no chips or other major damage to edge. Grip is in good condition with no visible damage. Some tarnishing to plating on scabbard. $1,000 - $1,500
161 German Nazi SS Standard Bearer Gorget Nazi eagle with wreath and swastika, SS runes on each corner. The chain has skulls and SS runes on alternating links. Excellent overall with a the chain patina. The cloth backing has light wear. $6,000 - $8,000
162 Personal Monogrammed Linen Set of Hermann and Karin Goering Liberated From France Lot includes four 24” x 24” “HG” monogrammed linen napkins, eight 25” x 25” “HG” monogrammed linens, and one “51 x 65” “KG” monogrammed linen tablecloth. Monograms applied with embroidery. Classical foliate designs of branches and leaves throughout, with one set of napkins having a swastika-esque Greek-key border, though it is unknown whether this similarity was intentional or was simply a coincidence. An experienced pilot with twenty-two victories and former commander of the famous “flying circus,” Herman Goering made his living after the First World War as a trick pilot, and later as a private pilot for the Count Eric von Rosen. It was in von Rosen’s service that Goering met his future wife, Carlin (also seen “Karlin”) von Kantzow. Their marriage lasted eight years, until her death in 1931. Goering remained loyal to her memory even after her death and his own remarriage, to the point where he maintained a shrine to her for many years and decorated his several residences with photographs and memorabilia of their life together. Though Goering was known as ruthless and arrogant, his organizational qualities could not be denied. His loyalty to Hitler and administrative prowess allowed him to climb his way through the ranks of the Nazi Party and served as Reichsminister for several departments, and most infamously was appointed the commander of the German Luftwaffe In this capacity he would entertain guests, admirers, and schmoozers of all kinds; as he still retained possessions from his life with his first wife, it is very likely that these table linens were no exception, and that he continued to use them throughout his tenure with the Nazi party. Also included is a signed and notarized affidavit by consignor detailing the lot’s capture by his stepfather, Corporal William H. Farris. Affidavit is accompanied by a short biographical card and a copy of Farris’s final payment worksheet. Good. Linen retains its fine touch with some pulling and fraying of edges from age and use. Some staining and fading of material in scattered areas. Embroidery holding fast and legible. $6,000 - $8,000 Detail 68
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163 Vertical Stabilizer of German BF-109 G-6 Fighter Destroyed in Italian Campaign 32” x 36” x 5.25”, 9.4 Lbs. Steel construction with light blue-gray paint and black swastka. Left side shows painted werk nummer (serial number) “W.N. 18582.” Manufacturer factory data plate on right side shows “Sach Nr 8-109812” and “Werk Nr 509198.” Includes copy of capture papers dated May, 1945. W.N. 18582 was manufactured at the Messerschmidt Regensburg factory between April and July 1943 as a “tropical” model, specially outfitted to operate in tropical and desert environments. After its acceptance flight in July 1943, it was assigned to 10./JG 3. It was destroyed during a U.S. Army Air Corps bombing raid at Leverano airfield early August 1943 and subsequently abandoned, the hole left just beneath the lower arm of the swastika was likely from a piece of shrapnel from that raid. This aircraft would have been one of the last produced at the Regensburg factory before all six of its workshops and most of its support buildings were destroyed during the failed Schweinfurt–Regensburg mission undertaken by the combined air forces of the United States Army Air Corps and Royal Air Force on August 17 of that year. Very good; some minor peeling of paint throughout. A very desirable souvenir from the ferocious war for air superiority in the Italian arena of operations. $12,000 - $15,000
164 Silver Presentation Platter Given to Hitler at the September 23, 1933 Der Stahlhelm Reunion 16.25” in diameter. Front marked with “Der Stahlhelm” insignia along with dedication in Sutterlin script “Unserem Fuhrer/ Volkskanzler Adolf Hitler/zur Einnerung/an den 23 September 1933/in Hannover.” Reverse marked with “800” German silver stamp, “W” and mark of the firm of Louis Werner. Another mark is present, which due to the fineness of the silver should comprise a crescent moon and crown. However, this marking has lost much of its fine detail and appears ambiguous. “Stahlhelm, Bund der Frontsoldaten”, or simply, “Der Stahlhelm”, was founded in 1918 as both a veterans’ organization and paramilitary force in the wake of the social and political upheavals in post-First World War Germany. Initially serving as the armed branch of the conservative German National People’s Party (DNVP), it was responsible for security and ground control at political events and rallies. Its members fancied themselves as a military reserve organization to bolster the post-war Reichsweher, whose size was limited by the Treaty of Versailles. While it distanced itself politically from the NSDAP (“Nazi”) party, it was similar in that its policies were decidedly nationalistic, expansionist, and anti-Semitic. Growing to at least 500,000 members by 1930, it was the largest of the paramilitary organizations in the short-lived Weimar Republic. After the Nazi seizure of power in January 1933, Der Stahlhelm’s founder, Franz Seldte, joined Hitler’s cabinet as Reich Minister for Labor. Despite this high-profile appointment, the organization still officially considered itself a separate entity from the SA and SS organizations. However, in April that same year, Seldte officially declared Der Stahlhelm as subordinate to Hitler’s command. Dated September 1933, this platter would have been presented to Hitler at one of Der Stahlhelm’s reunions well after Seldte’s membership in the Nazi Party and the SA was confirmed, but during the period in which the integration of Der Stahlhelm and the SA was underway. It is likely it was presented as a further assurance of loyalty and “acceptance” of then-Chancellor Hitler’s leadership by the organization. Included with the platter is a photograph of Adolf Hitler seated beside British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and their interpreter, as well as a photocopy of a 1985 handwritten letter describing the platter as having been “liberated” from Hitler’s Munich apartment in 1945 during its use as a United States Army headquarters building. Good. Some light scratches and minor areas of tarnishing to finish. $15,000 - $20,000
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165 Scarce United States Coast Guard Ensign and Navigational Map from the USS LCI(L)-86, Participant in Normandy Invasion Flag measures 21” x 17” framed and mounted. Cotton with brass grommets. Though the bravery of the United States Army and Navy throughout the course of the Normandy Invasion have rightfully earned their place alongside the Greeks at Thermopylae and the Roman legions at Zama in the annals of martial history, the indispensable contribution of the United States Coast Guard is often unintentionally overlooked. LCI(L)-86 (Landing Craft, Infantry, Large, number 86) was one of nearly a hundred warships manned by the Coast Guard for Operation Neptune, the amphibious landing stage of the combined allied forces umbrella plan for the invasion of Normandy, known as Operation Overlord. Already having participated in the invasions of North Africa, Italy, and Sicily, LCI(L)-86 was a veteran vessel. She and her crew were assigned to Assault Group O-2 and served as headquarters vessel and flagship of the assault group Deputy Commander, US Navy Captain W.D. Wright being renumbered as LCH-86. LCH-86 and her crew faced the daunting task of directing the actions of its group’s landing craft and trying to maintain order in the western sector of the chaos that was Omaha Beach. After the invasion, the flag was taken from the vessel by Signalman John White. John Kelly White of Boston, Massachusetts, enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in July 1943 at the age of seventeen and completed his initial training at the Coast Guard training center in Brooklyn, New York. White served as a signalman about the LCH-86 and would have been instrumental in organizing and maintaining the visual lines of communication between the headquarters ship, the flagship, and the landing craft; a vital and high-pressure duty station in any capacity, much less the largest seaborne invasion in modern history. White continued his service in the Coast Guard aboard U.S.C.G.16 (83777) during its assignment as a rescue craft in the U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Flotilla One. White was present at the disastrous sinking of the S.S. Léoplodville, in which approximately 800 American soldiers died. The circumstances of the incident, famously covered up by the U.S. military disgusted White, who called the debacle “inexcusable” in later publication about the event. He left the Coast Guard in 1946 as a Signalman First Class, but would re-enlist in the United States Air Force in 1950, serving until 1969. White passed away in August, 1996 and is buried in San Antonio, Texas. Included in the lot with the LCH-86’s Coast Guard flag is a framed and mounted landing map marked with minefields and landing lanes, as well as a photograph of Signalman White and a small bag of Sand purportedly from Omaha Beach. Flag shows some fraying on edges with staining and darkening consistent with sea and battle usage. 2” tear on top section of hoist with fading of stenciling and darkening grommets. Map is in good condition, some folding and light tearing to edges which is to be expected.A fine example of a scarce D-Day relic attributed to the U.S. Coast Guard. $40,000 - $60,000
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166 * Ruger Red Label Over/Under Shotgun 20 ga., 26” barrels with screw in chokes, S/N 401-14858. Blue barrels, stainless steel receiver. Checkered walnut stock and forearm. Single trigger, 3” chambers, ejectors. Excellent condition with excellent bores. Except for a few tiny dings on the left side of the receiver, this gun remains in like-new condition. $750 - $1,000
167 * Winchester Model 70 Super Express Rifle .458 Win. Mag. caliber, 22” barrel, S/N G1744810. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece, solid rubber pad, receiver sight base. Weaver 2.5x20 scope with detachable mounts; flip up rear barrel sight. Very good to near excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of the original blue finish while the stock has many light dings and scratches. $1,000 - $1,500
168 * Ruger Model 1 Single Shot Rifle 9.3X74R caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 13425067. Blue finish, ramped front sight rear sight on a scope rail. Finely figured walnut checkered forearm and checkered pistol grip stock with a rubber recoil pad. As new in the box. Has never been fired other than test fired at the company. $1,000 - $1,500
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169 * Ithaca SKB Model 600 Three Barrel Skeet Set Over/Under Shotgun .410, 28 ga., 20 ga., 28” barrels, S/N S6605600. Blue barrels, engraved silver-plated receiver, checkered walnut stock and forearm, factory pad, single selective trigger, ejectors. All barrels choked SK/SK. Original case. Very good condition with excellent bores. The metal is all in excellent condition with most of the original finish present. The screws on the bottom of the receiver are slightly “buggered”. The stock and forearm are nicely refinished and the checkering is flattened. There is a 1.5” crack in the stock at the top left side where it meets the receiver. The case is very good. This is a nice and affordable skeet set. $1,500 - $2,500
170 * Winchester Double Xpress Jaeger Rifle 7x57 caliber, 23.5” barrels, S/N AMGR-53E. Blue barrels, checkered walnut stock and forearm, game scene engraved nickel receiver featuring pronghorn antelope on the left panel, a bighorn sheep on the right panel, and a whitetail deer on the bottom. Single trigger, ejectors, Pentax 3-9x detachable scope. Original test target, original Winchester canvas luggage case. This gun remains in like-new condition. $2,000 - $4,000
171 * Winchester Grand European Double Rifle 7x65R calibers, 23.5” barrels, S/N DRN00846E. Blue barrels, engraved nickeled receiver featuring a boar on the left panel, a whitetail deer on the right panel, and a bighorn sheep on the bottom. Checkered walnut stock and forearm, single trigger, ejectors. Pentax 3-9x detachable scope. Original test target, original Winchester canvas luggage case. This gun remains in near-new condition. $2,000 - $4,000
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172 * Winchester Express Jaeger Double Rifle 7x57 caliber, 23.5” barrels, S/N AMDR-1E. Blue finish with receiver game scenes and gold accents. Left side of receiver features 2 pronghorn antelopes, right panel features a big horn sheep, and bottom of the receiver features a whitetail deer. Single trigger, ejectors, deluxe checkered walnut stock and forearm. Pentax 2-7x quick detachable scope. Original test target, original Winchester carrying case. One of only 10 manufactured. This gun remains in like-new condition. Lot 172 and 173 are serial numbers 1 and 2 of only 10 Winchester Express Jaeger Double Rifles ever manufactured. $3,000 - $4,500
173 * Winchester Express Jaeger Double Rifle 7x57 caliber, 23.5” barrels, S/N AMDR-2E. Blue finish with receiver game scenes and gold accents. Left side of receiver features 2 pronghorn antelopes, right panel features a big horn sheep, and bottom of the receiver features a whitetail deer. Single trigger, ejectors, deluxe checkered walnut stock and forearm. Pentax 2-7x quick detachable scope. Original test target, original Winchester carrying case. One of only 10 manufactured. This gun remains in like-new condition. Lot 172 and 173 are serial numbers 1 and 2 of only 10 Winchester Express Jaeger Double Rifles ever manufactured. $3,000 - $5,000
174 ** Winchester Pre-WWII Model 70 Rifle .375 Magnum caliber, 25” barrel with added 2” muzzle break, S/N 44396. 1941 date of mfg. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with factory solid red rubber pad. Twoleaf flip up barrel sight; Lyman receiver sight; Weaver 1.5-4.5x V4.5 scope; Griffen & Howe detachable scope mount. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains most of the original blue finish with some minor rust patches on the barrel. The muzzle break is held on by a screw into the bottom of the barrel. All lettering is crisp and legible. The stock is near excellent with minor dings and scratches. $1,000 - $1,500
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175 ** Winchester Model 52 Target Rifle .22 l.r., 28” barrel, S/N 39415. Blue finish, walnut stock, 5-rd. magazine, 1937 date of mfg. Lyman rear peep sight, globe front sight, scope blocks mounted on the barrel. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of the original blue finish with some light scratches and surface rust on the barrel. The stock is very good with light dings and scratches overall. $800 - $1,200
176 * Dakota Firearms Model 76 Bolt Action Rifle .300 Weatherby caliber, 22.75” barrel, S/N 0029-1. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with ebony forend tip and solid rubber pad, skeletonized grip cap, and brass initial shield with initials “WS.” Zeiss 2.5-10x52 scope. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain nearly all of the original blue finish with a couple of barely noticeable scratches on the barrel. $3,500 - $5,000
177 Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Take down Rifle .25-20 SS caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 108221 (ca 1887). Blued finish with case hardened lever and block, smooth forend and grip. Blade front sight with u-notch elevator rear sight. Barrel marked with two-line address and patent dates along with caliber. Marked “1” under barrel ahead of forend. Upper tang marked with Winchester trademark; lower tang marked with serial number. Fine. Nearly all of the blued finish remains with some very minor scratches on barrel. Frame has some loss of finish on the left side with some scratching on the right side. Visible case hardening remaining on block and lever. Stock has some handling marks from age but no serious cracks or splits. Bore is excellent; bright with no visible pitting or corrosion. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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178 Engraved Deluxe Perry Breechloading Percussion Shotgun 16 gauge, 30.5” octagon to round barrel, S/N 369. Browned barrel, blued frame, checkered walnut stock with shotgun butt and smooth forend with pewter tip. Titling breech block and frame engraved with flowing foliate scrolls. Top of block marked A.D. PERRY / PATENT / 1855 and PERRY PATENT ARMS CO / NEWARK NJ. Matching serial number on top of barrel, top of frame and in pencil in forend. Automatic priming tube complete and in place in butt. Good. Retains traces of the faux Damascus pattern brown on the barrel, with fading, loss and scattered surface oxidation. Frame with traces of blue and evenly oxidized to a plum patina. Engraving remains fairly clear, breech margins somewhat obscured by light pitting. Mechanically functional, good bore is dark, very dirty and evenly oxidized. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks. Ex: Mark Aziz Collection $1,000 - $1,500
179 Winchester Third Type Model 1873 Rifle .38-40 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 191532B (ca 1885). Blued finish with plain forend and wrist. Blade front sight with buckhorn elevator rear sight. Barrel marked with two-line Winchester address and patent dates. Upper tang marked with model, lower tang marked with serial number. Very good. Barrel has a deep plum patina with some lightening of patina around magazine tube. Frame has a mixed medium gunmetal and brown coloration. Stock shows some handling marks but is free of serious cracks and splits. Bore is good; some darkening with old pitting. Visible but slightly blended rifling. $2,000 - $4,000
180 ** Winchester Pre-WWII Model 70 Bolt-Action Rifle with Scope .300 Magnum caliber, 26” barrel, S/N 44426. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock. Norman-Ford & Co. “The Texan” scope. 1941 date of mfg. Good+ to very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains most of the original blue finish with a handful of pinprick rust pits scattered about. The stock rates good+ with several small chips, dings, and scratches overall. $800 - $1,200
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181 Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Rifle .32-20 caliber, 27.625” barrel, S/N 304797. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock and forearm. The rifle has been reblued, Stock and forearm have been refinished and the checkering re-cut. Fair condition with a poor bore. The bore is well worn and pitted throughout. $1,500 - $2,500
182 ** Griffin & Howe Sporting Rifle .35 Newton caliber, 24” octagonal-to-round barrel with a matted rib. Griffin & Howe scope mount, Carl Zeiss Zielklein scope, bolt peep sight. Double set triggers, nicely figured checkered walnut stock, solid rubber butt pad. Leather sling. Built on a Newton Arms Co. action. Very good condition with a good+ bore. The bore shows consistent wear throughout. It retains nearly all of a hot blue re-finish and the stock rates very good as re-finished. $1,000 - $1,500
183 ** Griffin & Howe Sporting Rifle 7x68 Magnum caliber, 26” barrel, S/N 1001. Blue finish, walnut checkered Monte Carlo stock with cheek piece and buffalo horn forend tip, solid black rubber butt pad. Single square bridge 98 Mauser receiver, Carl Zeiss Zielsechs scope with post reticle. Leather sling. Top of barrel marked in gold inlay “No. 1001 - 7 x 68 MAGNUM;” floor plate with gold inlaid initials “MS.” Engraved pistol grip cap with gold inlaid Centaur. Initial shield in stock engraved “7 x 68, MAGNUM, POLDI.” Trigger shoe. Very good to near excellent condition with a very good bore. It retains most of its blue finish and the wood rates very good to excellent with only some minor dents and dings consistent with its age. $1,500 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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184 ** Stahl & Berger German Side-by-Side Rifle with Scope 7.57 R caliber, 23” barrels. Front ramp sight with a notched blade, rear express, claw mounts, claw mounted Hensoldt Wetzlar 4X32 scope, horn triggerguard. Blued barrels and frame, checkered forearm and checkered pistol grip stock with rubber recoil pad. Cased in hardshell canvas green case with leather corners. Barrels and frame retain most of the original blue finish. Bores are excellent. The stock has darkened with some minimal nicks and dings. Scope with excellent clear optics with cross-posts. Mechanically excellent. $2,500 - $4,000
185 * Ruger M77 Rifle 7x57, 22.5” barrel, S/N 70-46147. Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped stock. Mounted with an Austrian telescopic sight. Includes sling swivels and a leather sling. Very good. Retains most of the finish with some scattered areas of light surface rust near the muzzle. Mechanically functional, very good bore, clear optics, stock with scattered bumps and dings. $800 - $1,200
186 * Winchester Model 94 .22 .22LR, 20” barrel with tubular magazine, S/N F498580. Blued finish, checkered walnut stock with shotgun butt, checkered forend. Semi-buckhorn rear sight, hooded ramped front sight. Unmarked except for serial number and Winchester proof mark on barrel, forward of receiver. Fine as refinished. Retains nearly all of the applied blue, with the hammer having purple tone. Mechanically functional, fine bore that is slightly dirty. Stock with crisp checkering and some scattered bumps and dings. $800 - $1,200 78
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187 Barnett Commercial Enfield Artillery Carbine .577 caliber, 22.75” barrel secured by two clamping barrel bands, no S/N. Blued and color case hardened finish, brass furniture, hardwood stock. Lock marked with a two-line sans-serif stamp BARNETT / LONDON. Stock with BARNETT / GUNMAKERS / LONDON three line oval cartouche. Single Birmingham black powder proof and 25 gauge mark on breech. Three-leaf rear sight, fixed front sight, sling swivels, jag head ramrod. These commercial copies of the Pattern 1853 Artillery Carbine were produced in the latter half of the 19th century, primarily as trade guns by Barnett, who sold them to whoever was willing to buy these light, handy musketoons. They were made without the saber bayonet lug of the military version and the sans-serif lock marking is typical of the Barnett lock mark found on 1870s and 1880s era percussion trade muskets. This variant of the Enfield artillery carbine was not imported during the American Civil War. Very good. Barrel with traces of blue, showing scattered surface oxidation. Clear markings, mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock with light handling marks. $1,000 - $2,000
188 British Military “Bar on Band” Enfield Short Rifle .577 caliber, 33” barrel secured by two rounded clamping bands, no S/N. Blued and color case hardened finish, walnut stock, iron mountings. Commercial BSAT trade made lock marked 1864 / TOWER with the British crown at the tail and no VR. Barrel with weak British military proof marks. Stock with weak Board of Ordnance store keeper’s roundel, dated 1861. Retains a correct pattern 1,100-yard leaf rear sight, front sight, bayonet lug on upper band, both sling swivels and a snap cap. The ramrod appears to be a more recently made example. The “Bar on Band” short rifle, designated as the Pattern 1856 No2, the Pattern 1856/58 and the Pattern 1858, depending upon the War Department sources used, was an attempt to solve a non-existent problem. The concern regarded the strength of the saber bayonet lug on the Pattern 1856 rifles, and the potential to damage the barrels during the brazing the lug onto the barrels. The P1856 No 2 attempted to solve this problem by moving the lug to the upper band, which was reinforced with a transverse pin through the stock. Production of the P1856 No 2 did not commence until sometime in 1859 and by 1860 the Pattern 1860 rifle had been adopted to replace both the Pattern 1856 and P1856 No2. Deliveries continued sporadically, but it is generally believed that only a few thousand of the “bar on band” variants were produced ca 1859-1862. A scarce British military service rifle with low production figures and a very limited service life. Good. Metal has been cleaned leaving the barrel marks weak and chemically toned to plum. The 1864 dated commercial lock is a replacement as the original lock was a military lock dated 1861, matching the store keeper’s mark in the stock. This lock is heavily eroded and pitted on the interior forward and above the mainspring. Mechanically functional, very good bore is somewhat dirty and lightly oxidized. Stock sanded and refinished, leaving the markings weak. $1,500 - $2,500
189 ** Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 567471. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with plastic buttplate. Lyman Alaskan All Weather scope. 1963 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. Other than some very minute dings and scratches on the stock this gun shows almost no wear. $700 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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190 ** Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Featherweight with Scope .308 Win. caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 325898. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock. Weaver Classic 400 scope, 1955 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. Other than a few very minor scratches on the stock this gun remains in near new condition. $700 - $1,000
191 ** Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope .300 H&H Magnum caliber, 25” barrel, S/N 507135. Bue finish, checkered walnut stock, plastic buttplate. Redfield 3-9x Wideview scope, 1961 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of the original blue finish and the stock is excellent. It would be hard to improve on this example. $700 - $1,000
192 ** Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Scope .257 Roberts caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 10237. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock. Griffin & Howe scope mount, Lyman Alaskan scope. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains nearly all of its original blue finish and the stock rates very good with several minor dings and scratches. $1,000 - $2,000
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193 **Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle .270 Win. caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 298793. Blue finish, checkered walnut stockmetal buttplate. Balvar 2.5-8x scope, 1954 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains nearly all of its original blue finish. The stock rates near excellent with some minor dings and scratches. $700 - $1,000
194 ** Browning A5 Shotgun 12 gauge, 30” barrel, S/N B31357. Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped walnut butt and forend. Matted receiver, Pachmayr White Line recoil pad. 14.75” length of pull, 3” drop at heel. Barrel marked Browning Arms Company St. Louis MO / Special Steel-12 Gauge - Shells 2 3/4”. Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some light wear, clear markings, mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock with scattered dings and handling marks. $750 - $1,000
195 * Dakota Model 76 Bolt Action Rifle 7mm Rem. Mag caliber, 23” barrel, S/N 0176. Matte blue finish, highly figured walnut stock with ebony forend tip and Monte Carlo cheek piece. Swarovski Habicht 4x32 Nova scope. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It shows some light use but retains most of its original finish. The stock has some minor dings and scratches. $1,500 - $3,000
196 * Custom Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Super Grade Rifle with Scope .416 Rem, Mag, caliber, 25” unmarked barrel, S/N 406023. Vlue finish, checkered walnut stock with ebony forend tip, solid red rubber factory butt pad. Super grade sling swivels. Zeiss Diatal-C 4x32 scope, Griffin & Howe detachable scope mount. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun looks like it has seen very little action and remains in like-new condition. $1,000 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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197 * Ruger M77 Magnum Bolt Action Rifle with Scope .416 Rigby caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 780-08818. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with ebony forend tip, quarter rib. Three-leaf (one standing, 2 folding) rear express sight, Leupold Vari-X III 1-4x scope. Other than a couple of tiny dings on the stock this gun remains in like-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500
198 ** Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope .22 hornet caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 79438. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock, 1948 date of mfg. Unmarked scope. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains nearly all of its original blue finish and the stock rates very good with many minor dings and scratches. $750 - $1,200
199 ** Winchester Model 52B Sporter with Scope .22 lr caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 67120B. Blue finish. Checkered walnut stock Lyman 48F receiver sight, Redfield 2x-7x scope. Includes 2 extra magazines and original instruction manual. Very good condition with an excellent bore. The stock has several dings and scratches while the metal surfaces retain nearly all of their original blue finish. $1,500 - $2,500
200 Patent Model Benjamin Grooms Repeating Rifle .33 caliber, 27.875” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Retains original Patent Office tag identifying this as the model for Benjamin Grooms repeating firearm, patented January 1, 1856 as #14,017. The interesting mechanism involved the use of a removable chamber section into which several cartridges could be loaded and what Grooms refers to in the specification as a “discharging hammer.” The complete specification and drawings can be seen on the US Patent Office Web site: http://www.uspto.gov. Good, missing some pieces, particularly the removable chamber. Not functional. In an “attic” condition with oxidation and dirt. Buttstock spliced, missing nose cap. Otherwise showing scattered bumps, dings and mars. $1,000 - $1,500 82
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201 ** Winchester Model 12 Takedown in the Original Box 16 gauge, 27.5” barrel length, S/N 1663132. Left side of the barrel marked “Winchester” next to “Model 12 - 16 gauge - 2 3/4” Chamber” over “MOD.” Front bead sight with blue barrel, receiver, trigger and triggerguard. Smooth walnut pistol grip buttstock and fore end. Black Winchester butt plate. Comes in original Winchester box. Overall is very good to near excellent condition retaining most of the blue finish with light wear to the muzzle and wear from the pump. The stock is very good with minor handling marks. The bore is very good and mechanically functional. Box is in good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
202 **Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Target Rifle .30-06 caliber, 25.25” heavy round barrel, S/N 424348 (receiver mfg. ca 1957). Blued finish, smooth pistol-gripped competition stock. Wide, grooved competition trigger, fully adjustable Redfield Olympic Model aperture rear sight, spirit level globe front sight, scope mounts installed. Rubber Pachmayr buttpad, sling swivel in toe. Sight adjustment notes on tape obverse of stock. Dymo label with owner’s name on obverse butt. Very good. Retains most of the finish, stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars. Mechanically functional, fine bore. $1,500 - $2,500
203 ** Winchester Model 50 Shotgun 12 gauge, 30” ventilated rib barrel, S/N 129687. Blued finish, highly figured checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock with raised comb and checkered forend. 14.25” length of pull, 2.25” drop at heel. Winchester red rubber butt pad. Standard markings. Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with clear markings throughout. Fine bore and mechanics. Stock with some minor handling marks and scattered light dings. $1,000 - $2,000
204 ** Marlin M 39A .22 S/L/LR caliber, 24” barrel with full magazine, S/N P4435. Blued finish, smooth walnut pistol-gripped stock, smooth forend. Adjustable rear sight, ramped front sight. Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some light wear, minor thinning and loss. All markings clear and crisp. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Wood with scattered light handling marks. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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205 Winchester 4th Model 1866 SRC .44RF, 20” round barrel with full magazine, S/N 149709 (mfg. ca 1878). Blued finish, brass frame and furniture, walnut stock and forend. Two-line barrel mark reads: WINCHESTER-REPEATING-ARMS NEW HAVEN, C.T. / KINGS-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29, 1877, OCTOBER 16, 1860. Saddle ring in reverse frame, no cleaning rods in butt. Good. Metal retains no finish, chemically cleaned with a dull brownish gray patina and some scattered pitting. Markings remain clear on barrel. Frame cleaned with a dull golden tone. Serial number on lower tang is weak. Replaced rear sight. Mechanically functional, bore about good with moderate pitting. Wood worn and sanded, with added finish, numerous scattered bumps and dings, a chip out on the reverse at the tang and some minor grain cracks. $1,500 - $2,500
206 ** Winchester Model 1890 Semi-Deluxe .22 W.R.F. caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 137688. Blue finish, walnut stock and forearm. Good to very good condition with a good bore showing moderate wear throughout. the stock has been heavily sanded and refinished. $1,000 - $1,500
207 Contemporary Engraved Winchester Model 1892 Rifle .38 WCF, 24” round barrel with full magazine, S/N 580935 (mfg. ca 1910). Blue finish, smooth, straight-gripped, walnut stock with crescent buttplate, and smooth walnut forend. Receiver engraved with flowing foliate scrolls and a looping borderline surrounding a hunter’s game scene on the reverse and a bear on the obverse. Standard Winchester two-line barrel marking, with three-line Model 1892 mark on tang. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed front sight with brass blade. Engraving pattern matches Style 4 in R.L. Wilson’s book on Winchester engraving. Very good. Retains most of the blue on the barrel, with some thinning and fading and a few areas of minor surface oxidation. Receiver with only traces of finish. Markings remain crisp and sharp as does engraving. Mechanically functional with a very good bore. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and bruises. $1,500 - $2,500
208 **Winchester 2nd Model 1890 Rifle .22 Short, 24” octagonal barrel with tubular magazine, S/N 321327 (mfg. ca 1907). Blued finish, straight gripped smooth walnut stock with crescent buttplate, grooved walnut forend. Elevation adjustable notched rear sight, dovetailed front sight. Very fine. Retains much of the bright blue, with flaking and loss, showing scattered minor surface oxidation and discoloration. All markings crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, very good bore, stock with light handling marks and some minor dings. $1,800 - $2,200 84
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209 Winchester Model 1893 Shotgun 12 gauge, 32” barrel with tubular magazine, S/N 29217 (mfg. ca 1897). Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with smooth metal buttplate. Grooved, round forend, brass bead front sight. Winchester manufactured about 34,000 Model 1893 shotguns between June 1893 and June 1897. The Model 1893 was designed for black powder loads, and when the Model 1897 was introduced, Winchester offered to trade a Model 1897 for any Model 1893 returned to the factory. The Model 1893 is especially hard to find in fine or better condition. Fine. Retains most of the original blue, which is thinning and fading, with scattered flecks of surface oxidation and some more serious flecks of scattered pinprick pitting as well. The receiver retains slightly more bright blue than the thinning barrel. All markings remain crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, bright bore with some light pitting near the muzzle, stock with scattered light handling marks and minor dings. $1,200 - $1,600
210 * Parker Reproduction DHE Grade Shotgun 20 ga., 20” barrels choked F/M, S/N P-530. Single trigger, ejectors, highly figured walnut checkered pistol grip stock, skeleton butt plate, steel grip cap, brass initial plate, splinter forend. Housed in the original leather case with all accessories and cloth outer cover. Made in Japan for Winchester. This gun remains in like-new condition. $2,500 - $4,000
211 British Pattern 1853 Enfield Artillery Carbine .577 caliber, 24” barrel secured by two clamping bands, no S/N. Blued and color case hardened finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked with small BSAT (Birmingham Small Arms Trade) mark and 1861 / TOWER with the British crown at the tail and no VR. Barrel with standard Birmingham commercial proof and view marks with a pair of 25 gauge marks indicating .577 caliber. Retains correct pattern rear sight, missing the 300-year leaf, front sight, saber bayonet lug, sling swivels and ramrod. Includes an original snap cap with a reproduction chain and ring. Very good as refinished. All metal with a chemically applied plum brown color, markings remain mostly clear, lock mechanically functional, fair bore with scattered light to moderate pitting. Stock sanded and refinished with some scattered bumps and dings. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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212 ** Custom Mauser Bolt Action Sporting Rifle Attributed to Griffin Howe .338 Winchester Magnum, 25” barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, highly-figured checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock with .8” black rubber recoil pad and contrasting forend tip. Completely unmarked, but an extremely high quality custom rifle in the style of Griffin & Howe with three-leaf express sights, ramped and hooded front sight, and a German silver oval escutcheon plate in the stock toe. Mounted with a Swarovski Habicht Nova 1.5-4 variable scope in quick-detach Griffin & Howe style mounts. Includes sling swivels and a leather sling. Very fine. Retains most of the finish with only some very minor thinning and high edge wear. Mechanically functional, fine bore, clear optics, stock with some very light handling marks. $2,500 - $5,000
213 Single-Shot Rifle Built by Samuel Tobias .34 caliber bore (centerfire chambering unknown), 32” heavy octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, figured smooth walnut stock and forend with iron furniture. Side lever tilting barrel action release, barrel with automatic extractor, double set triggers. Semi-Buckhorn elevation adjustable rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight. Samuel Tobias worked in Xenia, OH ca 1882-1927 (Sellers). Very good and untouched. Metal with an undisturbed thickly oxidized brown patina. Mechanically functional, fair bore is very dirty and heavily oxidized. Stock very good to fine with some light handing marks. $2,500 - $5,000
214 * Dakota Arms Model 76 Bolt-Action Rifle .375 H&H caliber, 23” barrel, S/N 0740. Matte blue finish, checkered walnut stock with ebony forend tip and Monte Carlo cheek piece, solid rubber butt pad, skeletonized grip cap. Swarovski Nova 2.5-8x42 scope. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. If not for some minor dings and scratches on the stock this gun would be like new. $2,000 - $3,000
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215 **Rare Winchester Junior Trap Shooting Set .410 gauge, 26” barrel, S/N 2961 (mfg. ca 1920). Blued finish, smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock, smooth Schnabel forend. Winchester introduced the Junior Trapshooting Outfit in the 1920 catalog: “Besides the new and graceful .410 Winchester Shotgun, a little beauty and a fine arm, the outfit includes the Winchester Midget Hand Trap, with which the shooter can throw the little clay targets at which he shoots, or have them thrown for him by any companion of his outing; 150 Winchester .410 loaded shells; 100 Clay Targets; Steel Cleaning Rod; Gun Grease; Gun Oil and Rust Remover. All packed in a rugged, handsome case, 30 x 8 1/2 x 6 inches. The total weight of the outfit complete including everything necessary for the sport of trapshooting is about 40 pounds.” An incredibly scarce, essentially complete Junior Trap Set consisting of a Model 20 .410 single barreled shotgun, packaged in a traveling case containing the bird thrower, clay targets,
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shotshells, cleaning rods, as well as cleaning and lubricating products, all of course, Winchester branded. Like all youth shooting items from the pre-WWII period, surviving examples are scarce, relatively complete examples extremely scarce and relatively complete examples with condition are practically non-existent. This would be a solid example for an collection. The small clay birds contained in this set are particularly scarce and are highly sought after to complete surviving sets. Good to very good. Shotgun with most of the blue on the barrel, no finish on the receiver, clear marks, mechanically functional and a good bore. Stock with scattered bumps and dings. Case worn, but remains functional and solid. Box of clay targets partially complete with two sleeves of the elusive clay birds. Box itself well worn, torn, shows signs of being wet and moldy. Bird thrower, and cleaning rods in very good condition. Shot shell box good (not original to the set), with 23 shells remaining. Cleaning products fair to good, having been used, with worn boxes, loosing flaps. $2,500 - $3,500
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216 **Winchester Model 70 w/Hydro Coil Stock .220 Swift, 26” round barrel, S/N 259099 (mfg. ca 1953). Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped stock with Hydro Coil recoil reducing butt, checkered forend. Folding leaf rear sight, ramp front sight, sling swivels. According to an on-line article by Layne Simpson on the American Rifleman web site, dated April 11, 2016 “ Winchester’s Hydra-Coil stock of the 1960s was invented by Hollywood cameraman Ralph Hoge. As the story goes, he got the idea while working on the shock absorber of one of his big cameras. At first it was available only on a custom basis and was used in stocks made of walnut. Winchester offered it on the Model 12 shotgun and, as a way of reducing cost, made the stock of a thermoplastic resin called Cycolac. The color options were brown and white. The Hoge system is basically a two-piece stock with its front section dimensionally shaped to allow it to travel a short distance into the hollow rear section (the shooter’s cheek rests on the rear section). The two are joined by an internal apparatus containing a hydraulic cylinder. When the gun fires, it gradually overcomes the hydraulic resistance and recoils into the rear section of the stock. As the recoil impulse recedes, the front section (and the rest of the gun) is pushed forward by the piston to its rest position. In other words, resistance from the shooter’s shoulder holds the rear of the stock stationary while everything else travels to and fro during the recoil cycle.” This appears to be a Winchester factory applied example of a Hydro Coil stock on a Model 70 rifle, and the stock has the appearance of being an early attempt at a partially synthetic stock, similar to the Model 12 referenced above. As with nearly all surviving Hydro Coil systems, this one does not work. Neither the consignor nor this cataloger have ever encountered another Model 70 so equipped nor seen any reference to such an option. This may be a “one-of-a-kind” Model 70. > Fine. Barrel retains the majority of the matted blue finish that has a bead blasted appearance. Receiver with a matte blue finish. Mechanically functional, good bore with a frosted appearance. Stock with a crackled appearance, and it is not clear if this checkering of the finish due to temperature changes or to the use of some composite materials. A very scarce rifle for which no good references could be found to rely upon. $2,000 - $4,000
217 * Kimber African 416 Rigby Bolt Action Rifle with Redfield Scope .416 Rigby, 24.5” barrel, S/N AF0105. Blued finish, checkered Monte Carlo-style stock with contrasting forend tip and metal grip cap with storage compartment, rubber recoil pad. Two-leaf rear sight, hooded ramped front sight. Mounted with a Redfield 1-4x scope with rubber covers. Includes QD sling swivels, a leather sling and factory paperwork. Very good. Retains most of the finish with wear and loss, as well as some applied cold blue around the upper swivel mounting band on the barrel. Clear markings, mechanically functional. Good bore that is very dirty and needs to be cleaned. Clear optics. Stock with scattered bumps and dings. $4,000 - $6,000
218 * Dakota Arms Safari Grade Bolt-Action Rifle .416 Rigby, 24.75” barrel, S/N R0159. Blued finish, checkered Monte Carlo-style stock with rubber recoil pad and contrasting forend tip. Checkered bolt handle, two-leaf express rear sight, ramped front sight blade with brass bead, oval brass escutcheon plate in stock toe. Mounted with a Swarovski Habicht Nova 1.5-4 variable scope with see-through covers. Sling swivel mounts without swivels. Fine. Retains most of the blue with some minor thinning and wear. Clear markings, mechanically functional, pristine bore, clear optics. Stock with some scattered light handling marks. $4,000 - $6,000 88
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219 Custom Made English Single-Shot Target Rifle Engraved by Ron Collings .500/400 caliber, 33” barrel, S/N 5934. Blued barrel with engraved muzzle. Stock has fine checkering on forend and grip as well as a molded cheek piece. Receiver, triggerguard, trigger, and lever have been finely color case hardened and engraved with floral scroll patterns. Screw heads feature engraved leaf patterns and are similarly colored with additional scroll engraving throughout. Barrel marked on flat forward of receiver “500/450” and “2 3/4 CASE”. Right side of barrel forward of receiver marked with “RON COLLINGS ENGRAVER.” Top of barrel marked in one line “LOWELL MANLEY SHOOTING SUPPLIES 3684 PINE ST DECKERVILLE, MICHIGAN.” Right side of receiver fitted with blued safety lever with “SAFE” and “FIRE” indicators. Windage adjustable target front sight with interchangeable inserts. Rear aperture sight marked “MN” Blued steel buttplate is checkered and marked “110 GRS FFG/550 MAX.” Proof mark on rear of block. Includes eight additional front sight inserts. Excellent condition. Some light wear to bluing on muzzle with bright casehardening. Scratch on right side of receiver from safety. Some rust on top of buttplate, with some marks on stock near buttplate and on cheek piece. Rear sight is missing aperture. Bore excellent. $3,000 - $5,000
220 Winchester Class B Engraved Double-Barrel Hammer Shotgun 12 gauge, 30” barrels, S/N 1405. Browned, Damascus pattern barrels, color case hardened locks and receiver, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock and checkered splinter forend. Receiver, locks, hammers in triggerguard all engraved with well executed tight folliate scrolls. Locks marked Winchester/Class B. Barrel rib marked: Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (Class B) New Haven, Conn. U.S.A. Barrels numbered 1406, with Birmingham commercial proof marks. These scarce side-by-side shotguns were the first shotguns to bear the Winchester Repeating Arms Company name, and were imported from England where they were produced in five grades, ranging from “D” at the lowest, up through “A”, and finally to “Match Grade” for the finest guns. “Class B” guns were in the middle the five gun grades. Approximately 10,000 of these side-by-side shotguns were imported by Winchester circa 1879 to 1884. They are very scarce today particularly in better grades of condition. Very good to fine. Retains much of the Damascus pattering and brown finish on the barrels, with strong traces of case color present on the locks and receiver particularly in protected areas. All markings and engraving remain very crisp and sharp, mechanically functional with fine bright bores. Stock with scattered handling marks, bumps, dings, mars and with the forend showing slightly more wear, with a tiny chip out on the reverse where it meets the frame. $4,000 - $6,000
221 **Winchester Model 1892 “Eastern” Carbine .38WCF, 20” round barrel, full magazine, S/N 988380 (mfg. ca 1927). Blued finish, straight gripped smooth walnut stock with carbine butt, smooth carbine forend. Standard barrel and tang markings, folding ladder rear sight, pinned blade front sight. No saddle ring present, hole filled with factory screw. A high condition and scarce little ‘92 carbine made without a saddle ring. Very fine. Retains nearly all of the blue finish, with some flaking and loss on the receiver, and some thinning from handling. All markings remain crisp and sharp, mechanically functional, with a fine, bright bore. Stock with some lightly scattered handling marks and minor bruises. $4,000 - $6,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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222 Cased Two-Barrel Underhammer Percussion Rifle by N. Kendall .50 caliber, 30” octagonal-to-sixteen sided (hexadecagon), .40 caliber 30” octagonal barrel, booth ramrod ferules, S/N 851. Both barrels are marked N. Kendall Windsor Vt. Notched rear barrel sights, blade front sight. Silver mounted furniture. Engraved two-piece patchbox with finials, engraved toeplate, triggerguard, frame. Double set triggers. Walnut stock with cheek piece. Maroon velvet-lined Mahogany French-style Case with accessories: mold, flask, patch cutter, rosewood-handled screwdriver. This rifle is excellent overall with sharp and crisp lines. Markings are sharp and crisp. Barrels retain some of the original brown finish just lightly fading. The frame is sharp and crisp with light mottled finish. Stock is excellent retaining a lot of the original varnished finish. Silver furniture with nice sheen. Overall an excellent example of a Vermont-made percussion rifle. $7,000 - $10,000
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223 * Winchester 101 Diamond Grade Skeet Over/Under Shotgun 20 ga., 27.5” vent rib ported barrels choked SK/SK, S/N DG272794. Blue barrels, engraved nickel receiver. Original luggage case, original paperwork. Excellent condition with excellent bores. The gold plating on the trigger shows some wear but there is almost no other visible wear on this gun. $1,500 - $2,500
224 * Winchester 101 Pigeon Grade Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 27” vent rib barrels with Winchokes, S/N PK493391E. Blue barrels, engraved nickel receiver, single trigger, ejectors. Original luggage case with 3-piece wooden cleaning rod, 5 choke tubes, choke wrench. Original paperwork. Excellent condition with excellent bores. Other than a few minor handling marks on the wood, this gun remains in near new condition and shows very little use. $1,500 - $2,500
225 * Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Over/Under Two-Barrel Set 12 ga., 30” over/under barrel with top fixed full choke, bottom Winchoke, 34” un-single barrel with Winchoke, S/N DG496752E. Checkered walnut stock and forearms, single trigger, ejectors, total 5 Winchokes with wrench. Original carrying case, original paperwork. Excellent condition with excellent bores. It retains nearly all of the original finish with only significant wear to the gold plated trigger. The wood remains in excellent condition with only a couple of minor handling marks. $2,000 - $3,000
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226 * Winchester Diamond Grade Model 101 Four-Barrel Skeet Set 12, 20, 28, .410 ga., 27.5” vent rib ported barrels choke SK/SK, S/N DG539891E. Blue barrels, checkered walnut stock and forearm. Original carrying case. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun shows very little wear except for some wear to the gold plated trigger. The wood is excellent with minor dings and scratches. This is a very nice skeet set. $2,500 - $5,000
227 Winchester 101 Diamond Grade Trap Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 32” barrels, S/N DG532161E. Blue vent rib barrels, top barrel choked FULL, bottom barrel with 3 Winchokes. Rngraved nickel receiver, checkered walnut stock and forearm. Original carrying case. Very good condition with excellent bores. The barrels retain most of the original blue finish with most finish loss where the forearm meets the barrels. The receiver retains all of the original nickel finish but the trigger shows considerable wear with most of the gold plate finish worn off. The wood stock and forearm rate very good with high edge wear and minor dings and scratches. The forearm has a tight 1-1/4” crack at the right rear. $1,000 - $1,500
228 J.P. Sauer Double Rifle 7MM caliber, 25” barrels, S/N 4267. A rare clamshell design boxlock action, single set trigger. Front ramp sight with a blade, rear two leaf express sight, also has claw mounts for scope. Very nice tight scroll engraving on the frame. Engraved in a banner on the bottom of the frame J.P. Sauer Berlin. Matted top barrel, and frame. Sling swivels, checkered pistol grip stock with a cheek piece. Checkered forearm. Engraved steel pistol cap, horn butt plate. Rifle comes with a claw mounted scope. Custom claw mounts on a Weaver 4X scope. Barrels retain most of the original blue finish, with some light thinning. Frame still retains case colors in the protected areas thinning to shiny gray. The stock has some nicks and dings. The forearm is excellent. Bores are excellent. Action is mechanically excellent. Overall an outstanding example of a very rare J.P. Sauer clamshell action. $2,000 - $3,500
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229 ** Winchester Model 12 3-Barrel Set From the Estate of Clark Gable Winchester Model 12 3-barrel set purchased out of the Sotheby’s auction that offered the Estate of Clark Gable and The Collection of Kathleen Gable on Sunday, February 8, 1981, directly by our consignor. This lot includes the original Sotheby’s catalog, a few photographs of Clark Gable with a Winchester Model 12 and a file folder of provenance. The first barrel is a 12 gauge and 2 3/4 chamber with a 25.75” vented choke barrel length. Front bead sight. The second barrel is 25.75” with a 2 3/4” chamber. Front bead sight. The third barrel is 29.75” with a 3” chamber. Front bead sight. The barrels display the typical Winchester model and caliber markings with walnut checkered fore end. Checkered walnut pistol grip butt stock with black pistol grip cap. Red rubber Winchester recoil pad. Blue finish on metal surfaces. Comes with a fancy leather case made by the famous Beverly Hills leather maker A. H. Hardy. This is a nice set directly from the consignor that purchased from the Clark Gable Estate. The barrels are good condition overall retaining some of the blue finish with wear to the muzzles and magazine tubes from use. The frame is very good with wear to the high edges. The fore ends and butt stock are good with wear from use and handling. Bores are good and mechanically functional. The leather case is very good with scratches to the surface and flaking on the straps. $12,000 - $15,000
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230 ** Colt Officer’s Model Target Revolver .38 Special caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 338131. Blued finish, checkered walnut grips with gold rampant Colt medallions. Left side of barrel marked: OFFICER’S MODEL 38 with the top showing the twoline Colt address and patent markings. Rampant Colt on left rear of frame. Pinned patridge-style front sight, windage adjustable rear sight. Checkered blue trigger, checkered blue hammer spur with sides polished bright. Fine. Retains most of the blue with some minor wear and loss, particularly around the muzzle and a light turn ring on the cylinder. Some minor flecks of light surface oxidation are present as well. Hammer and trigger retain most of the high polished blue finish. All markings clear and crisp. Mechanically functional, fine bore, grips with some slight wear. $1,500 - $3,000
231 ** Colt Woodsman Match Target Pistol - 1st Year of Production .22LR caliber, 6.625” barrel, S/N MT2691 (mfg. ca 1938). Blued finish, checkered wood “elephant ear” grips with Rampant Colt medallions. Left side of barrel marked MATCH / [Bullseye Target] / TARGET. Left of frame marked THE WOODSMAN, left side of slide marked COLT, followed by AUTOMATIC / CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE, followed by the Rampant Colt Logo. Top of barrel marked in two lines: COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / PAT. DES. 110,887. Grooved trigger, adjustable rear sight, screw secured adjustable front sight blade with black insert. Includes a single, correctly marked blued magazine that reads COLT WOODSMAN / CAL. 22 LR / MATCH TARGET MODEL on the base plate. A very nice example of a scarce, first year of production Woodsman Match Target Pistol. Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some minor thinning, wear and light handling marks. All markings clear and crisp, mechanically functional, fine bore. Elephant ear grips with some wear, flattening of checkering, handling marks and some minor loss around the Colt medallions. Grips may have been very lightly sanded as well. $1,000 - $1,500
232 Pair of Nevada Centennial Colt Single-Actions 1 - .22 LR caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 1038NS. Blue and nickel finish, pearlite grips with Colt medallions. “1864 - Nevada Centennial - 1964” marking on left side of barrel; “Colt Single Action Frontier Scout .22 LR” marking on right side of barrel. 2 - .45 LC caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 1038NC. Blue and nickel finish, pearlite grips with Colt medallions. “1864 - Nevada Centennial - 1964” marking on left side of barrel, “Colt Single Action Army - .45 Cal.” marking on right side of barrel. Colt patent dates on left side of frame. Guns are stored in the appropriate wooden display box with blue interior and the Nevada centennial commemorative coin is present. These guns remain in “new old stock” condition and are unturned and unfired. $1,500 - $2,000
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233 Smith & Wesson Revolver .32 RF caliber 6” ribbed octagonal barrel, S/N 16220. Blue finish, rosewood grips. Revolver is excellent overall retaining most of the original blue finish with some flaking on the right side of the frame. Light flaking on both sides of the barrel. Grips are excellent with some light scratches. $1,000 - $1,500
235 ** Colt Bisley Model Revolver .45 Colt caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 311124 (ca 1909). Left side of the barrel marked “(Bisley Model) .45 Colt.” Left side of the frame marked with 2-line patent dates next to Rampant Colt logo. Top of the barrel marked with single-line Colt Hartford address. Front blade sight and 6-shot fluted cylinder. Blue barrel, ejector, cylinder, back strap, triggerguard and trigger. Case color frame and hammer with white micarta grips. This Colt Bisley is in like new condition retaining nearly all the blue finish. Vibrant case color on the frame and hammer. The grips are excellent with only minor handling wear. Bore is excellent and mechanically functional. $1,500 - $2,500
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234 Two Cased Colt 1860 Army Model United States Cavalry Commemorative Revolvers .44 caliber, 8” barrels, S/N 0316US. Blue and case colored finish, with walnut grips and shoulder stock. Cased in a blue velvet-lined walnut case. Marked on the lid of the case in a brass oval plate United States Cavalry 1777-1979. New in the case. $1,000 - $1,500
236 ** Colt Bisley Model Revolver .32 W.C.F. caliber, 4.75” barrel length, S/N 235151 (ca 1902). Left side of the barrel marked “(Bisley Model) .32 W.C.F.” Left side of the frame marked in 2 lines with patent dates next to rampant Colt logo. Top of the barrel marked with 2-line Colt Hartford address. Front blade sight and 6-shot fluted cylinder. Blue barrel, ejector, cylinder, back strap, triggerguard and trigger. Case colored frame with pearl grips. This Colt Bisley is in good condition retaining most of the blue finish. The wear to the finish is on the high edges, muzzle, ejector and cylinder. The cylinder displays drag wear. Retains most of the case color on the frame but dulling in some areas. The right grip has a very small chip to the bottom left corner. The left grip has cracks and chips running from the screw to the edges. Bore is very good and mechanically functional. $2,000 - $3,000 MAY 1, 2019 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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237 ** Colt Bisley Model Revolver .38 W.C.F. caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 298775 matching (ca 1907). Left side of the barrel marked “(Bisley Model) .38 W.C.F.” Left side of the frame just above the trigger marked with 2-line patent dates next to rampant Colt logo. Top of the barrel marked with single line Colt Hartford address. Front blade sight and 6-shot fluted cylinder. Blue barrel, ejector, cylinder, back strap, triggerguard and trigger. Case colored frame and hammer. Black hard rubber checkered grips with Rampant Colt logo at the top of each side. Very good overall condition retaining most of the blue with wear isolated to the edges of the muzzle, ejector, and frame. The cylinder shows wear to the finish on the edges of the flutes and light drag marks. Vibrant case color on the frame and hammer. The grips are near excellent with very minor handling wear. The bore is excellent and mechanically functional. $3,000 - $5,000
238 ** Smith & Wesson Model 1950 .45 caliber, 6.5” barrel length, S/N S 79109. Left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” Right side of the barrel marked “.45 Cal. Model 1950.” Right side of the frame marked behind the cylinder with large S&W logo. Below the cylinder marked in 4 lines with address. Front ramp blade sight and rear adjustable notched sight. Six-shot fluted cylinders. Blue finish with case color hammer and trigger. Checkered silver medallion grips. This Smith & Wesson is in overall very good condition retaining most of the blue finish with slight wear to the left side of the muzzle and light handling wear. Retains most of the case color on the hammer and trigger but dulling. The grips are good with handling wear such as small nicks. The bore is very good and mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
239 ** Smith & Wesson Model 27 Revolver .38 S&W Special CTG. caliber, 6.5” barrel length, S/N S 87994. Left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” Right side of the barrel marked “.38 S&W Special CTG.” Right side of frame behind the cylinder marked with S&W logo. Below the cylinder marked in 4-lines with address. Front ramp blade sight outlined in white and rear adjustable notched sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger. Checkered silver medallion logo grips. Very good overall condition retaining most of the blue finish with wear to the muzzle and light cylinder drag. Retains most of the vibrant case color. The grips are very good with minor handling wear. Bore is excellent and mechanically functional. $700 - $1,000
240 ** Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum with 3.5” Barrel .357 magnum caliber, 3.5” barrel length, S/N S135457. Left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” Right side of the barrel marked “S&W .357 Magnum.” Right side of the frame behind the cylinder marked with S&W logo. Below the cylinder marked in 4 lines with address. Front ramp sight and rear adjustable notched sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with case color hammer and trigger. Checkered grips with silver medallion S&W logo. This S&W revolver is near excellent condition with very light wear on the left side of the muzzle. Retains most of the case color but dulling on the hammer and trigger. Grips are very good with minor handling wear. A very small chip to the right bottom of the grip. Bore is very good and mechanically functional. $700 - $1,000
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241 ** Smith & Wesson Model 27 .357 magnum caliber, 8.25” barrel length, S/N S 199131. Left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” Right side of the barrel marked “S&W .357 Magnum.” Right side of the frame behind the cylinder marked with large S&W logo. Below the cylinder marked in 4 lines with address. Front ramp blade sight and rear adjustable notched sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with case color hammer and trigger. Oversized checkered grips. Very good overall condition retaining nearly all the blue finish with light handling wear. The hammer and trigger display most of the case color with light dulling. The grips are very good with minor handling wear. Bore is excellent and mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
242 ** Smith & Wesson 1950 .44 Special .44 S&W Special CTG. caliber, 6.5” barrel length, S/N S107006. Left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” Right side of the barrel marked “.44 S&W Special CTG.” Right side of the frame behind the cylinder marked with large S&W logo. Below the cylinder marked with 4-line address. Front ramp blade front sight and rear adjustable notched sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger. Smooth oversize silver medallion grips. This S&W retains nearly all the blue finish throughout with vibrant case color on the hammer and trigger. The grips are very good with small handling wear and a small chip on the bottom. Bore is very good and mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
243 ** Early Pre-Colt Woodsman Pistol .22 long rifle caliber, 4.5” barrel length, S/N 3302. Left side of the barrel marked with single-line Colt Hartford address. Left side of slide marked in 2 lines “Colt Automatic” over “Cal. .22 Long Rifle.” Front blade sight and rear notched sight. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. Comes with extra barrel measuring 7” and extra magazine. This firearm retains most of the blue finish with very minimal wear to the edges of the front sight and edges of triggerguard. The grips are very good with minor wear. Bore is very good and mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
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244 Pair of Nevada Centennial Colt Single-Action Revolvers The first gun in the set is a .22 long rifle caliber, 4.75” barrel length, S/N 1051NS. Left side of the barrel marked “1864 - Neveda Centennial - 1964.” Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo. Top of the barrel marked with single-line Colt Hartford address. Right side of the barrel marked “Colt Single Action Frontier Scout .22 L.R.” Front blade sight and 6-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with stainless hammer, trigger, triggerguard and back strap. Silver rampant Colt medallion logo pearl grips. Comes with extra stainless cylinder scroll engraved marked “Neveda.” The second gun in the set is a .45 caliber, 5.5” barrel length, S/N 1051NC. Left side of the barrel marked “1864 - Neveda Centennial - 1964.” Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo. Top of the barrel marked with single line Colt Hartford address. Right side of the barrel marked “Colt Single Action Army .45.” Front blade sight and 6-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with stainless hammer, trigger, triggerguard and back strap. Silver rampant Colt medallion logo pearl grips. Comes with extra stainless cylinder scroll engraved marked “Neveda.” Like-new condition in the case with blue velvet liner. Inside box marked with Rampant Colt logo. Top of box marked “Nevada Centennial 1864 - 1964 Presentation Models.” Bottom right corner marked with Serpent Colt logo. $1,000 - $2,000
245 Starr Single Action 1863 Army Revolver .44 caliber, 8” barrel length, S/N 27099. The left side of the frame is marked “Starr Arms Co. New York.” The right side of the frame is marked Starr’s Patent Jan. 15, 1856. There is a “B” mark on the triggerguard. Six- shot round cylinder. Front blade sight. Blue finish with case color hammer and lever. Smooth walnut with a cartouche on each side. Good condition retaining most of the blue finish with areas of light surface oxidation on the barrel, frame and cylinder. The hammer has some areas of light surface oxidation. The grips are good displaying wear consistent with use. The cartouche is visible and markings are crisp. $1,500 - $2,500
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246 **Colt 1911A1 Pistol .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 716639. Blue finish, two-piece checkered walnut grips, Colt markings on the left side of slide, on the right side of frame marked United States Property, M1911A1 U.S. Army; on the forward flat of triggerguard is “99.” Slide is number 713235, both were sold to the U.S. Navy at Norfolk. Blue finish, correct P and H marking on the frame, correct “P” on the top of the slide forward of the rear sight. Blue magazine with Colt markings. More than likely the mix up came when being ready for arsenal sales. Since the finish matches evenly this is the only logical answer. Serial number is listed in SRS records, however, the slide is not, but is sandwiched in a group that was sent to the U.S. Navy. Retaining most of the original blue finish. Little wear to the high edges, finish has nice even flow and matches well. Grips are excellent. Bore is good. $3,000 - $5,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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247 ** Colt Woodsman Match Target .22 long rifle caliber, 6” barrel length, S/N 170529 S. Left side of the barrel marked with singleline Colt Hartford address. Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo over “Match Target.” Left side of the slide marked “Colt” next to caliber markings. Front ramp to blade sight and rear adjustable notched sight. Blue finish with walnut grips with thumb rest on the left side. Comes with 2 extra magazines and black hard plastic grips. Good condition retaining most of the blue finish with wear to the high edges and muzzle. Grips are good with minor handling wear. Bore is very good and mechanically functional. $800 - $1,200
248 * Para Ordinance M1911 14.45 LDA .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel length, S/N DA 5502. The left side of the slide is marked “Para-Ordnance.” The top of the barrel marked “.45 ACP.” The right side of the slide is marked “14.45 LDA.” The right side of the frame is marked with 2-line address next to “Made in Canada.” Three-dot sights with blade front blade sight and rear notched sight. Blue finish with black plastic checkered grips. Comes with extra magazine and in hard shell case. Very good condition retaining nearly all the finish. Grips are near excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically functional. $800 - $1,000
249 * Rare Steel Frame Smith & Wesson Model 39 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 60360. Two 7-rd. factory original magazines. Checkered walnut grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains nearly all of the original blue finish and the grips rate excellent. This is a rare opportunity to own the rare and elusive steel frame version of the S&W model 39. $1,500 - $3,000
250 ** Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 magnum caliber, 4” barrel length, S/N N140332. Left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” Right side of the barrel marked “.44 Magnum.” Right side of the frame marked with large S&W logo behind the cylinder. Just below the cylinder marked in 4 lines with address. Front ramp sight and rear adjustable notched sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with checkered silver medallion logo grips. Comes with an extra set of black rubber checkered Pachmayr grips. Retains most of the finish with an isolated wear on the bottom of the triggerguard and edges of the front sight. Grips are good with a crack on left side near the frame. Bore is very good and mechanically functional. $800 - $1,200
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251 * Five Screw Smith & Wesson K-22 .22 long rifle CTG. caliber, 4” barrel length, S/N K136034. Left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” Right side of the barrel marked “.22 Long Rifle CTG.” Right side of the frame marked with S&W logo. Just below the cylinder on the right side marked in 4 lines with address. Front ramp sight and rear adjustable sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with case color hammer and trigger. Rosewood medallion logo grips. Very good condition retaining most of the blue finish with wear to the right side of the muzzle and high edges. The hammer and trigger retain most of the case color but dulling. The grips are very good with light handling wear. Bore is very good and mechanically functional. $800 - $1,200
252 ** Smith & Wesson Model 57 Revolver .41 magnum caliber, 5.75” barrel length, S/N N615962. The left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” The right side of the barrel marked “.41 caliber.” The right side of the frame marked behind the cylinder with S&W logo. Below the cylinder marked in 4 lines with the address. Front ramp sight and rear notched adjustable sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with case color hammer and trigger. Checkered medallion logo grips. Comes with an extra set of rubber Pachmayr grips. Retains nearly all the blue finish with only very minor wear to the left side of the barrel and muzzle. The case color on the hammer and trigger are blending to a darker patina. Grips are very good with handling wear. Bore is very good and mechanically functional. $800 - $1,000
253 * Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 .45 Colt CTG. caliber, 8.25” barrel length, S/N N680583. The left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” The right side of the barrel marked “.45 Colt CTG.” The right side of the frame behind the cylinder marked with S&W logo. Below the cylinder marked in 4 lines with the address. Front ramp sight and rear notched adjustable sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with case color hammer and trigger. Checkered silver medallion logo grips. Very good overall condition retaining nearly all the finish with very little wear to the left side of the muzzle. The case color on the hammer and trigger are blending to a dark patina. Grips are very good with minor handling wear. Bore is very good and mechanically functional. $800 - $1,200
254 * Colt Mk IV Series 70 Pistol .45 caliber, 5” barrel length, S/N 70B04566. Left side of the slide marked “Colt’s MK IV/Series 70” over “Government Model” over “.45 Automatic Caliber.” Top of the barrel marked “Colt .45 Auto” over “MK IV/Series 70.” Right side of the slide marked “Colt’s Government Model.” Right side of the frame marked with single-line Colt Hartford address. Front blade sight and rear adjustable notched sight. Blue finish with black checkered hard rubber Pachmayr grips. Comes with 2 extra magazines in military-style pouch and original grips. This Colt is in overall very good condition with very minor wear to the finish at the edges of the slide. Grips are very good. Bore is very good and mechanically functional. $700 - $1,000
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255 ** Smith & Wesson .455 Hand-Ejector Second Model Revolver .455 caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N 63774. Blue finish, checkered walnut grips with medallions. British proof on butt, lanyard ring. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains most of the original blue finish with most loss on the cylinder and high edges. All lettering is crisp and legible. The grips would rate excellent but initials “MJS” and “JJD” are crudely carved into the bottom of the panels. $750 - $1,000
256 Rare Brass Handle Percussion Underhammer Pistol .37 caliber, 5.25” octagonal-to-hexadecagonal-to-round barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, brass frame and grip. Unmarked, fixed sights. Good. Metal with an oxidized patina, showing some pitting around the breech. Brass with a golden color, mechanically functional, rifled barrel heavily oxidized and quite dirty. $1,000 - $1,500
257 Rare H. Bartlett Marked Brass-Gripped Underhammer Percussion Pistol .38 caliber, 7.125” octagonal-to-round barrel, no S/N. Top of frame marked H. BARTLETT / NEW HARTFORD, CT. According to the article in the American Society of Arms Collector’s Journal #96, by Nicholas Chandler, only one such Bartlett marked underhammer pistol was known. Bartlett went on to become a successful photographer in the Hartford area. An extremely rare underhammer pistol worthy of being in the most advanced of collections. Good. Barrel with an evenly oxidized mottled brown and gray patina, with some scattered surface roundness and light pitting. Legible markings, mechanically functional, dirty and oxidized bore with visible rifling. Brass grip with scattered mars and an uncleaned patina. $1,000 - $1,500
258 Brass Percussion Straight-Pull Parlor Pistol .250 bore diameter, 2.75” round barrel, overall length 12”. Brass frame, notched rear frame sight and silver blade front sight, walnut grips. It is numbered 193. Marked on the top of the frame Patent Nov 3d 1869. Nice patina on the brass frame. Barrel is smooth with traces of original brown finish. Grips are excellent. An excellent example of a rare American-made pistol. $1,000 - $1,500
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259 Percussion Underhammer Pistol by A Thrisher .36 caliber, 8” octagonal-to-round barrel. Marked on the top flat of the breech A. Thrisher Stafford Con. Flat-style walnut handle. Underhammer percussion. Overall very good, sharp and crisp with nice brown patina. Some scratches in the handle. $1,000 - $1,500
260 Pill-Lock Underhammer Boot Pistol .30 caliber, 6” octagonal-to-round barrel, unmarked. Walnut handle. When the hammer comes down to firing position the trigger comes out. The barrel is sharp and crisp with nice soft brown patina. The grip is excellent. Backstrap retains most of the fire blue finish. Bore is good and will clean to better. $1,000 - $1,500
261 Cased Percussion All Metal Superposed Underhammer Pistol 40 caliber, 12” octagonal barrel, long flat notched rear sight with a brass pin front sight. Made with no handle, exposed mainspring. Two percussion nipples and two underhammers. Two triggers. Period walnut case with a red lining. An old embossed tin Hicks percussion caps. All metal is cleaned to bright. Some light pitting. A very unusual mechanism, when the hammers are cocked the triggers come down. Bore is very good and will clean to better. A very rare early American percussion pistol. $1,000 - $1,500
262 ** Cased Browning Medalist .22 long rifle caliber, 6.75” barrel length, S/N 58921T73. The left side of the frame marked “Browning Arms Company” over “Morgan, Utah & Montreal, P.Q.” The right side of the frame marked “.22 L.R. Browning Patents” over “Made in Belgium.” Front blade sight and rear adjustable notched sight. Satin finish with floral engraving on the barrel, frame, slide and triggerguard. Fancy wood carved grips with floral and checkered pattern. Thumb rest on the left side and gold trigger. Comes in Browning case with red velvet lining. This Browning is in overall very good to excellent condition. Retaining all the satin finish with excellent grips and fore end. Bore is excellent and mechanically functional. $4,000 - $6,000
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263 * Ed Brown Kobra Carry Pistol .45 ACP, 4.25” barrel, S/N 4440. Stainless finish, checkered double-diamond hardwood grips. Novak style, fixed, low-mount tritium 3-dot sights, ambidextrous thumb safety, memory groove grip safety, skeletonized commander hammer, light weight aluminum trigger. Snake scale front strap, back strap and rear slide serrations, bobbed grip frame. Includes blue Cordura Ed Brown pistol rug, a single Ed Brown 7-rd magazine, a gun lock and a small bottle of gun oil. Fine. Shows little use, with a fine bore and crisp action. Night sights dim due to age. Accessories very good. $2,500 - $3,500
265 Contemporary Engraved Colt Single Action Model Revolver 45 caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 112487. Engraved in the New York style. Nickel finish with very old two-piece ivory grips. All numbers match two-line barrel address; three-line patent markings. Underneath the serial number on the triggerguard is a small letter “G.” Factory letter states S/N 112487, 45 c, 4.75” barrel, Blue finish, stocks not listed, blue finish, Shipped to E.C. Meacham Arms Co, St Louis Mo April 21, 1885. The revolver retains most of the re-nickel finish. Engraving is very sharp and crisp. Grips are excellent with a nice antique yellow look. Overall has a great look. The person who redid this did an excellent job. $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
264 ** Smith & Wesson Model 27 .357 magnum caliber, 6.5” barrel length, S/N S162403. The left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” The right side of the barrel marked “S&W .357 Magnum.” The right side of the frame behind cylinder marked with S&W logo. Below the cylinder marked in 4 lines with the address. Front ramp sight and rear notched adjustable sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with case color hammer and trigger. Checkered grips with silver medallion logo. Retains nearly all the blue finish with only minor wear to the left side of the muzzle and cylinder. Vibrant case color on the hammer and trigger. The grips are good with handling wear and some tarnish to the medallions. Bore is very good and mechanically functional. $1,500 - $2,000
266 Gastinne-Renette Cased Presentation Breech-loading Percussion Pistol .440 caliber, 9.75” octagonal and fluted barrel. Notched rear sight on the breech a blade front sight. Marked on Inv on Gastinne -Renette A. Paris also on the bottom edge of the lockplate. Lockplate has very nice tiny banknote engraving. Engraved breech, engraved tang, engraved butt cap, engraved triggerguard which also acts as the lever to open the breech. Finely checkered stock and finely figured walnut stock. Cased in a Mahogany case French-style with accessories; on the top is a brass escutcheon engraved Tir Au Pistolet, concurs Au Vise 1888 2 e Prix M. M ce Faure. Blue velvet lining with Gastinne Renette embossed in gold in the top of the case lid. This case set was given as second place in a shooting competition. Overall excellent condition. The pistol has most of the original finish just lightly thinning. The accessories are in close to mint condition. The case is excellent plus inside and on the outside. $4,000 - $6,000 MAY 1, 2019 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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267 Engraved Sharps Pistol .34 caliber, 6.5” tapered round barrel, S/N 613. Engraved frame, notched rear barrel sight and small blade front sight, side of the barrel has genuine period markings “CSA.” Burl walnut grips. Overall the metal was lightly cleaned long ago leaving a nice sharp and crisp look with light patination. The burl walnut grips are excellent, the mechanics are excellent, and the bore is bright and shiny. The barrel and backstrap have some light staining. Overall this is an outstanding rare American pistol that was owned by a Confederate officer long ago. $7,000 - $9,000
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268 Philadelphia Derringer Attributed to Private J.H. Huddle, 9th Texas Infantry Approx. .48 caliber, 3.5” barrel, no S/N. German silver mounts with typical broad scroll engraving throughout. Barrel marked on top flat with “J.H. Huddle”, breech marked “PARIS” and “TEXAS.” A search of the United States National Park Service Soldier and Sailor’s database returns a result of a James Huddle who served in Company A of the 9th Texas Infantry Regiment, enlisting September 1, 1861. Hard fortune followed the regiment from the very beginning, with disease sweeping through the ranks shortly after its organization. After organization and several weeks of drilling, the regiment traveled to Memphis, and thence to Little Rock, Arkansas, where they weathered a winter rife with illness. By the time the Spring of 1862 arrived, the regiment had been freshly outfitted with muchneeded supplies and had been transferred to Corinth, Mississippi. Huddle would see his first and last action with the 9th at the Battle of Shiloh on April 6th, 1862. Assigned to Bragg’s Corps, the 9th Texas. Like many of the Confederate regiments at the battle, the Texans were ill-equipped, using outdated muskets, shotguns, and civilian arms such as this derringer. The regiment suffered heavy casualties at Shiloh, losing 56 killed and wounded in the two days of fighting, including two company officers. Private Huddle was among those wounded, and died of his wounds July 10, 1862. Includes small folder of photocopied regimental returns detailing Huddle’s service and subsequent death by wounds. Good to very good. Barrel has a mixed brown, pewter, and dark coloration with German silver fittings taking on a pleasing luster. Minimal handling wear to wood. Bore is good; slightly brown with visible edges to rifling. $6,000 - $8,000
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269 ** Registered Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum .357 magnum caliber, 8.25” barrel length, S/N 58181. Left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” Right side of the barrel marked “S&W .357 Magnum.” Right side of the frame behind cylinder marked with large S&W logo. Below the cylinder on the right side of the frame marked “Made in U.S.A.” The hammer is marked with patent date. Kings patent white bead blade front sight and rear notched adjustable sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder with silver medallion manga-style grips. Blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger. This rare registered .357 Magnum Smith & Wesson is in very good to excellent condition retaining nearly all the blue finish with slight wear to the muzzle and edges of the front sight. Very light cylinder drag. Vibrant case color on the hammer and the trigger. The grips are near excellent with very light handling wear and light tarnish to the medallion. The bore is near excellent and mechanically functional. $4,000 - $7,000
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270 ** Registered Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum .357 magnum caliber, 6.5” barrel length, S/N 58741. Left side of the barrel marked “Smith & Wesson.” Right side of the barrel marked “S&W .357 Magnum.” Right side of the frame behind cylinder marked with S&W logo. Below the cylinder on the right side of the frame marked “Made in U.S.A.” The hammer is marked with patent date. Bottom of the back strap next to serial number is marked with a star indicating a factory re-finish or factory rework. Front blade sight and rear notched adjustable sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder with silver medallion manga style grips. Blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger. This rare registered .357 Magnum Smith & Wesson is in very good condition retaining nearly all the factory finish with wear to the muzzle, high edges and the left side of frame. All markings are sharp and crisp and have not been buffed over. It is our opinion that the star was for factory mechanical work. Displays cylinder drag. Case color on the hammer and the trigger are present but dulling. The grips are good with handling wear. The bore is very good and mechanically functional. $3,000 - $6,000
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271 New York Cavalry Colt Single-Action Army Revolver with Provenance .45 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 132311. Three-line patent dates with U.S. marking on the left side of the frame. Single-line barrel address. Sub-inspectors initials on the backstrap, triggerguard, hammer, cylinder. DFC above the serial number on the frame. RAC marking on the bottom of the barrel near the ejector pin. The cylinder has DFC and is mismatched. One piece walnut grips with cartouches. Lanyard ring in the bottom of the backstrap. This revolver was used by John Kopec in an article “The Rampart Colt,” Spring 2008: pages 21 - 25. The barrel retains most of the arsenal refinish blue. Ejector shows wear on the outside from holster. The frame still retains a lot of the case colors with some fading. The cylinder has a nice soft brown patina with blue in the flutes of the cylinder. Backstrap and triggerguard retain some of the blue finish. Grips still retain readable cartouches. Some wear along the bottom edge. Normal nicks and dings. Overall an excellent revolver. Comes with a letter stating it was in the John Kopec Collection and the history of the revolver attesting to its provenance. $9,000 - $12,000
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272 ** Factory Engraved Bisley Revolver .45, 4.75” barrel, S/N 225632 (mfg. ca 1902). Nickel-plated finish, carved steer head mother-of-pearl grips. Matching numbers on the frame and triggerguard with a silver escutcheon plate added to the bottom of the grip frame concealing that number. Two-line barrel address, three-date in two-line patent mark on left of frame with Rampant Colt logo, caliber mark and (BISLEY MODEL) on left of barrel. Smokeless power frame. Returned to factory circa mid-1920s to be factory engraved and refinished. Factory work number 436N is present under the grips on the left side of the grip frame twice, as well as in the hinge of the loading gate. The engraving appears to be the work of Wilbur Glahn with his trademark “V” motif on the top edge of the frame on either side of the hammer. Revolver has about 70% engraved coverage, with the frame showing light foliate scrolls that are thematically duplicated on the sides of the barrel and between the flutes of the cylinder. A lovely example of a factory engraved Bisley by a famous engraver. Fine. Retains much of the factory applied finish, with the engraving remaining clear and crisp throughout. All markings remain clear and legible, although the patent dates are a little weak. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Grips very good with some minor chipping at the frame junction, primarily on the right side. $10,000 - $15,000 108
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273 ** Factory Engraved Colt Single-Action Revolver W/Long Flute Cylinder .45 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 331174. Factory letters with the long fluted cylinder. This revolver was originally sent on December 26, 1914. It was shipped back to the factory, engraved with an inscription added to the backstrap: James W. Reynolds N.O.P.D. Dec 25, 1916. Also added were a nickelplated finish and pearl grips. Beautiful scrolled engraving done more than likely by Helfricht. On the backstrap and triggerguard on the inside of the grips and on the loading gate shaft “488.” The engraving, inscription and the nickel was all done by the factory on a return order as indicated by the numbers inside the backstrap , loading gate. On February 10, 1911, James W. Reynolds was appointed to the Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department. Mechanization began under Inspector Reynolds. One motor patrol and four motorcycles were the first units. These five pieces of equipment were augmented in 1914 with an automobile and eight bicycles. Other changes were the removal of the Third Precinct from the Cabildo to 610 St. Peter Street, and the second precinct to Annunciation and Terpsichore streets. Inspector Reynolds’ efforts brought a further increase in personnel by 1915 with 520 listed on the rolls-394 regulars and 126 supernumeraries. In September of that year, the devastating hurricane which took heavy toll in life and property damage struck the Department very hard. The eleventh Precinct station was demolished. The First was heavily damaged. Other Precinct houses badly hit were the second, fifth, seventh, eighth and ninth. The first was rebuilt. The others were repaired. The Eleventh moved to the Third Precinct quarters, now located at 410 Chartres Street. The routine became the by-word after that until August 2, 1917. The “most exciting” half-hour in history then struck Headquarters. Terrence “Big Terry” Mullens, who had been on sick leave for “signs of mental derangement,” came to the department demanding back pay and his job back. When Chief Reynolds told him he would have to be cleared for duty by the Police Benevolent Association’s doctor, Mullen became agitated. When he attacked the chief, a police captain who had tried to arrest Mullen pulled out his weapon and shot at Mullen. Mullen then got his own weapon and shot Chief Reynolds. Unfortunately, one of the policemen who came to the chief’s rescue was Garry Mullen, an uncle of the deranged gunman. Another policeman shot Garry, thinking HE was the Mullen who had shot the chief. When guns stopped barking at Tulane and Saratoga, Inspector Reynolds and Captain Garry O. Mullen were dead and several others shot, including a secretary and Big Terry, both of whom survived. Big Terry never stood trial, but was committed to the state mental institution, having been declared insane. This revolver retains all of the nickel finish. Pearl grips are excellent. Overall this revolver has a mint and crisp look. Bore is good and mechanically excellent. $15,000 - $25,000
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274 19th & 20th Century IXL Bowie Knife 9.75” clip point blade, the engraved blade on the left side, G. Wostenholm Works & Son, Washington works, {eagle}, then in a banner The Real IXL Knife. Engraved on the left side of the blade Geo Wostenholm & Son sole Manufacture of the Celebrated IXL Cutlery Eagle then in a banner California Knife. The American Pride Equal rights Equal laws V Equal Justice to all. Silver tip and throat, leather scabbard. Excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
275 Custom Kessnick Guardless Bowie Knife 8” clip point blade with 5.75” false edge, 2” wide blade, 13.5” overall length. Marked on the ricasso R.J. Kessnick, Norwood Ohio. Rosewood handles, guardless-style knife. Leather sheath with brass tacks. Excellent to new. $1,000 - $1,500
277 19th & 20th Century IXL Bowie Knife 9.5” clip point Bowie blade with 4.25” false edge, 1.875” wide in front of the choil. Coffin handle with stag grip scales secured by pins, a German silver escutcheon plate on left side and a 3.5” German silver cross guard. Reverse ricasso marked in four lines: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE / MARKED I*XL. Reverse of blade marked above the median ridge: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS. Reverse etched with a gold gilt panel that reads: ONE FLAG ONE COUNTRY in a banner across an American flag, flanked by eagles in capital A letters, resembling the Anheuser-Busch logo. The reverse blade is further engraved with an American eagle followed by I*XL and a banner that reads THE REAL I*XL KNIFE. Knife is accompanied by a German silver-mounted scabbard with embossed gold gilt board decorations on both the front and back, and the legend I*XL in the center of the obverse. These knives were assembled in the 20th century using a stock of 19th century blades. Very fine. Blade retains most of the original bright factory polish with some scattered minor surface scuffs and scratches and some flecks of surface oxidation. The gilt panel remains almost entirely intact and all markings remain completely legible. Grips fine, scabbard near fine, with some light scuffing and minor loss to the embossed gilt decorations, frog stud loose. $750 - $1,500
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278 19th & 20th Century IXL Bowie Knife 9.5” clip point Bowie blade with 4.25” false edge, 1.875” wide in front of the choil. Coffin handle with stag grip scales secured by pins, a German silver escutcheon plate on left side and a 3.5” German silver cross guard. Reverse ricasso marked in four lines: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE / MARKED I*XL. Reverse of blade marked above the median ridge: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS. Reverse etched with a gold gilt panel that reads: Geo Wosenholm & Son Solke Manufacturers of the Celebrated I*XL Cutlery - California Knife - The Americans Pride equal rights Equal Laws & Equal Justice to all with a spread-winged eagle in the center. The reverse blade is further engraved with an American Eagle followed by I*XL and a banner that reads THE REAL I*XL KNIFE. Knife is accompanied by a German silver mounted scabbard with embossed gold gilt board decorations on both the front and back, and the legend I*XLin the center of the obverse. These knives were assembled in the 20th century using a stock of 19th century blades. Very fine. Blade retains most of the original bright factory polish with some scattered minor surface scuffs and scratches and some scattered flecks of surface oxidation. The gilt panel remains almost entirely intact with some minor loss and all markings remain completely legible. Grips fine, scabbard near fine, with some light scuffing and minor loss to the embossed gilt decorations and dent in the throat leaving the frog button off center. $750 - $1,500
279 19th & 20th Century IXL Bowie Knife 9.5” clip point bowie blade with 4.25” false edge, 1.875” wide in front of the choil. Coffin handle with stag grip scales secured by pins, a German silver escutcheon plate on left side and a 3.5” German silver cross guard. Reverse ricasso marked in four lines: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE / MARKED I*XL. Reverse of blade marked above the median ridge: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS. Reverse etched a gold gilt panel that reads: The UNION MUST and SHALL be PRESERVED. The reverse blade is further engraved with an American Eagle followed by I*XL and a banner that reads THE REAL I*XL KNIFE. Knife is accompanied by a German silver mounted scabbard with embossed gold gilt board decorations on both the front and back, and the legend I*XL in the center of the obverse. These knives were assembled in the 20th century using a stock of 19th century blades. Fine. Blade retains most of the original bright factory polish with some scattered minor surface scuffs and scratches and some milky hazing, primarily on the obverse, which could probably clean off with a little effort. The gilt panel remains almost entirely intact and all markings remain completely legible. Grips fine, scabbard near fine, with some light scuffing and minor loss to the embossed gilt decorations. $1,000 - $1,500
280 19th & 20th Century IXL Bowie Knife 9.5” clip point bowie blade with 4.25” false edge, 1.875” wide in front of the choil. Coffin handle with stag grip scales secured by pins, a German silver escutcheon plate on left side and a 3.5” German silver cross guard. Reverse ricasso marked in four lines: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE / MARKED I*XL. Reverse of blade marked above the median ridge: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS. Reverse etched with a gold gilt legend that reads: I AM THE CONQUERING HERO in a flowing foliate panel. The reverse blade is further engraved with an American Eagle followed by I*XL and a banner that reads THE REAL I*XL KNIFE. Knife is accompanied by a German silver mounted scabbard with embossed gold gilt board decorations on both the front and back, and the legend I*XL in the center of the obverse. These knives were assembled in the 20th century using a stock of 19th century blades. Very fine. Blade retains most of the original bright factory polish with some scattered minor surface scuffs and scratches as well as some milky discoloration on the obverse of the blade. The gilt panel remains almost entirely intact and all markings remain completely legible. Grips fine, scabbard near fine, with some light scuffing and minor loss to the embossed gilt decorations, frog stud secured by tape. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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281 19th & 20th Century IXL Self Defender Bowie Knife 9.5” clip point Bowie blade with 4.25” false edge, 1.875” wide in front of the choil. Coffin handle with stag grip scales secured by pins, a German silver escutcheon plate on left side and a 3.5” German silver cross guard. Reverse ricasso marked in four lines: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE / MARKED I*XL. Reverse of blade marked above the median ridge: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS. Reverse etched with a gold gilt panel that reads: SELF DEFENDER. The reverse blade is further engraved with an American eagle followed by I*XL and a banner that reads THE REAL I*XL KNIFE. Knife is accompanied by a German silver-mounted scabbard with embossed gold gilt board decorations on both the front and back, and the legend I*XL in the center of the obverse, missing frog button. These knives were assembled in the 20th century using a stock of 19th century blades. Fine. Blade retains most of the original bright factory polish with some scattered minor surface scuffs and scratches as well as some scattered light surface oxidation. The gilt panel remains almost entirely intact and all markings remain completely legible. Grips fine, scabbard near fine, with some light scuffing and minor loss to the embossed gilt decorations. Missing frog button. $1,000 - $2,000
282 Custom Kessnick Bowie Knife with Ivory Grip 9” clip point blade, 2” wide blade, S/N 98. Stamped on the ricasso R.J. Kessnick Norwood Ohio. Ron was a custom knife maker in Norwood who made many different styles of knives. Nicely engraved handle with a Conestoga wagon and on the reverse California or Bust in a banner. German silver guard. No sheath. Excellent to new. $1,000 - $1,500
283 19th & 20th Century IXL Bowie Knife 9.5” clip point bowie blade with 4.25” false edge, 1.875” wide in front of the choil. Coffin handle with stag grip scales secured by pins, a German silver escutcheon plate on left side and a 3.5” German silver cross guard. Reverse ricasso marked in four lines: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE / MARKED I*XL. Reverse of blade marked above the median ridge: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS. Reverse etched with a gold gilt panel that reads: America & Liberty. The reverse blade is further engraved with an American eagle followed by I*XL and a banner that reads THE REAL I*XL KNIFE. Knife is accompanied by a German silver mounted scabbard with embossed gold gilt board decorations on both the front and back, and the legend I*XL in the center of the obverse. These knives were assembled in the 20th century using a stock of 19th century blades. Fine. Blade retains most of the original bright factory polish with some scattered minor surface scuffs and scratches, as well as some scattered light surface oxidation and milky discoloration. The gilt panel remains almost entirely intact and all markings remain completely legible. Grips fine, scabbard near fine, with some light scuffing and minor loss to the embossed gilt decorations. $1,000 - $1,500
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284 Contemporary Kessnick Bowie Knife with Stag Grip 10.25” clip point blade, 1.5” blade width, overall 16”. Marked on the ricasso R.J. Kessnick, Norwood Ohio. Stag handles, silver-plated guard and pommel. Heavy leather scabbard. Excellent to new. $1,000 - $1,500
285 Custom Kessnick Bowie Knife 8” clip point blade length with a false edge of 4.5”. Overall length of 13”. Left side of the blade marked “R.J. Kessnick” over “Norwood, Ohio.” Right side of the lower edge of the ricasso marked “64.” German silver guard and pommel with bone handle. Very good overall condition with a pleasing patina on the bone handle. The leather sheath is in excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
286 I*XL Bowie Knife 8.75” clip point blade with 5.25” false edge, 1.4” wide forward of the choil. 4.5” hilt with 3” German silver cross guard and pinned stag horn grip scales. Reverse of blade marked G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS in two lines above the median ridge, followed by a spread-winged eagle and THE REAL I*XL KNIFE in a banner over THE HUNTERS COMPANION. Reverse ricasso marked I*XL. German silver-mounted leather scabbard marked I*XL, missing frog button. Good. Blade with some scattered surface oxidation and very light pitting. Markings remain clear. Hilt fine. Scabbard fair to good with some leather loss, a wrapped repair and missing the frog stud. $1,000 - $2,000
287 Custom Kessnick Bowie Knife 9” clip point blade length with a 3.75” false edge. Overall length of 14”. Left side of the ricasso marked “R.J. Kessnick” over “Norwood, Ohio.” Right side of the ricasso marked “52.” Brass guard with stag handle. Complete with leather sheath. Very good condition overall with very good blade and handle. Leather sheath is very good with minor handling wear. $1,000 - $1,500
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288 Contemporary Kessnick Bowie Knife 7.5” spear point blade and overall length of 12.75”. Left side of the ricasso marked “R.J. Kessnick” over “Norwood, Ohio.” Right side of the ricasso marked “157.” Brass guard and finger groove with synthetic handle. Comes with leather sheath. Very good to excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
290 IXL Bowie Knife with Three-Panel Etched Blade 8.75” clip point blade, near the guard, is a knight on horse proof mark. Along the false edge is marked in three places The real IXL Knife in a banner and under that is The Hunters Companion. In large font size in the middle is IXL then George Wostenholm & Son Washington Works. The panels from tip to guard: the first panel - The United States the land of the free and Home of the Brave Protected by her Noble And Brave Volunteers; next panel - Geo Westenholm & Son Sole Manufactures Of the Real IXL Cutlery; the last panel - Americans ask for nothing but what is RIGHT and submit to nothing that is Wrong. Stag handle with German silver pommel cap and guard. Leather scabbard with pieced throat and tip. The blade has been lightly cleaned, with two stains on the right side and the panels and markings are sharp and crisp. The leather scabbard shows some scuffing. Silver has nice untouched patina. The handle is excellent. This is one rare knife with three panels. Seldom seen and also with the pierced tip and throat. More than likely an exhibition knife. $6,000 - $8,000
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289 American Bowie Knife 7.5” spear point blade, 4” false edge. Blade is 7/8” wide. Checkered ivory handle, German silver crossguard with eagle turning up and down. German silver pommel. Leather scabbard with brass tip and throat. Circa 1830-1850. The blade is excellent with some light staining and retaining most of the original polish bright finish. Guard and handle are excellent. The red leather scabbard is excellent. $2,500 - $3,500
291 I*XL Spear Point Bowie Knife 10” spear point, double-edged blade with 5.5” false edge, 1.4” wide in front of the choil. 5” hilt with 3” oval German silver crossguard and pinned horn scales. Reverse of blade marked in three lines above the median ridge: G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / SHEFFIELD and with a spread-winged eagle holding a banner in its claws that reads: EQUAL RIGHTS. Reverse ricasso marked in .4” tall letters: I*XL. Accompanied by a German silver-mounted leather scabbard with embossed gold gilt border line decorations on front and back and marked I*XL on the face. Very fine. Blade retains most of the original bright factory polish with some scattered minor surface scuffs and scratches. All markings remain completely legible, crisp and intact. Grips fine, scabbard near fine, with some light scuffing and minor loss to the embossed gilt decorations. $2,000 - $3,000
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292 * Belgian Browning Superposed Over/Under Shotgun 20 ga., 26.5” barrels choked IC/M, S/N 62987V70. Blue finish, walnut checkered English stock and forend, single trigger. Housed in a L.L. Bean canvas case. This gun remains in like-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500
293 System Martini Schuetzen Rifle 9.5X47R caliber, 31” octagonal barrel, no S/N. Full mated top barrel with grooved rib for rear barrel sight. Rear tang sight with large ring eyepiece, half-hooded front sight with post in the center. Double set triggers, engraved triggerguard, Schuetzen-style buttstock with nice grain and checkered wrist. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish just lightly fading to a plum. Frame has a nice mottled gray look with sharp and crisp engraving. The stock retains most of the varnished finish with some light nicks and dings. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
294 Mauser Schuetzen 9.5 X 47R, 30” octagonal with a matted top barrel, no S/N. Adjustable rear barrel sight with half-winged post front sight; rear tang sight with an eyepiece. Engraved receiver, bolt action. Double set triggers, fancy triggerguard, schuetzen buttplate with checkered wrist and fancy grain walnut stock. The barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Frame has a nice mottled gray to brown look with sharp and crisp lines and engraving. Stock has all of the original varnished finish with some nicks and dings from use. Bore is very good with nice rifling. Mechanically fine. $1,500 - $2,500
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295 Charles Daly Marked Drilling by J.P. Sauer 12 gauge/unknown nominally .30 rifle barrel, 27.75” barrels, S/N 44294. Browned finish, case hardened frame, checkered pistol-gripped stock with checkered splinter forend. Matching full serial number is found on the barrel lug, water table and triggerguard tang, last three numbers in forend. Matted top rib marked: FINE DAMASCUS BARRELS; lightly engraved locks marked CHARLES DALY. Water table markings indicate that this gun was produced for Charles Daly by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. Both London commercial and German marks are found under the barrels, which are marked with the Sauer logo as well as PRUSSIA. Side lever action, exposed hammers, wrist mounted barrel selector. Folding peep sight in wrist, fixed dovetailed rear sight on barrel rib, dovetailed front sight. Checkered hard rubber buttplate. 13.25” length of pull, 3” drop at comb. Chamber and bore measurements suggest the rifle barrel is chambered for a rimmed cartridge similar to the .32-20 dimensionally. Very good. Barrels retain some traces of brown and strong Damascus patterning. Frame with some nice case color, most of which has faded and dulled. Markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, shotgun bores fine and bright, rifle more dirty with scattered oxidation. Stock with numerous bumps and dings, and some hash marks cut into the top of the obverse stock. $1,500 - $2,500
296 G. F. Stoermer Cape Gun 20 gauge / 11mm (probably 11x57R), 27.25” barrels, no S/N. Blued finish, bright receiver, checkered pistol-gripped stock horn grip cap, raised cheek rest and checkered forend. Checkered barrel rib marked G.F. STORMER HERZBERG A.H. in gold leaf. German proofs on water table and under barrels. Exposed hammers, double triggers, fixed, dovetail mounted rear sight and dovetailed front sight blade. Receiver, locks and triggerguard exquisitely chiseled with tight foliate scrolls and game scenes, hammers engraved with foliate necks and dragon-like noses. Gold bands at breech of barrels. Sling swivel on lug under barrels, swivel in stock toe missing. Very good. Retains some finish with much having turned to a lightly oxidized plum patina. Markings and engraving remain crisp. Mechanically functional, fine bores. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks. $1,000 - $1,500
297 Cased W&C Scott & Son Double-Barreled Shotgun 12 gauge, 30” barrels, S/N 14530. Damascus finish barrels, case colored receiver, finely figure checkered walnut stock and forearm, scroll engraved receiver side lever release. Cased with reloading accessories, B. Kittredge, Cincinnati label, 1871date of mfg. Very good condition with most of the Damascus pattern remaining on the barrels just lightly thinning. Retaining most of the original case colors lightly thinning. The frame is very sharp and crisp. It has an old repair to the lug that holds the forearm. It is a bit loose on the face and the bores are very good to excellent condition. The case is in poor condition. $1,000 - $1,500 116
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298 Engraved Percussion Perry Sporting Rifle Approx. .40 caliber, 26.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 756. Visible numbers matching. Blued barrel with case hardened hammer and steel frame, plain forend and wrist. Blade front sight with flip notch rear sight. Top of block marked with three-line A.D. Perry patent address and three-line Newark address. Receiver engraved with broad scrolls throughout with geometric points on front portion of receiver and block. Very good. Barrel has a deep plumb patina with some thinning on sharp edges. Frame shows some old oil staining with good definition to remaining engraving, hammer retaining visible case hardening. Stock shows some handling marks and blemishes including some old finish cracking on right side of buttstock. Bore is good; some old grime and corrosion, easily cleaned. Visible edges to rifling. $1,000 - $1,500
299 C.E. Billings Single-Shot Rifle .40 caliber, 28” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 11. Blued barrel, nickel frame, case hardened breech block. Figured walnut stock with shotgun butt, smooth forend with pewter forend cap. Dovetailed blade front sight with buckhorn elevator rear sight. Top of receiver marked C.E. Billings / Patd. Nov. 2d, 1875. Forend cap shows delicate geometric engraving. Very good. Barrel retains nearly all of its blue finish with some minor thinning on sharp edges. Some light to moderate flaking of finish on frame with some handling marks to stock consistent with age, free of major cracks and splits. Bore is very good; bright with some wear to rifling. $1,000 - $1,500
300 Rare American Three Barrel Percussion Shotgun 20 gauge, 27” barrel, with palm rest fasten to the barrels, Exposed action, all of the springs and workings are opened. Checkered fancy grained walnut stock. Barrels are finished in black. The action is nickel finish. A small piece of ebony mounted behind the breech. Three triggers. The barrels retain most of the black finish. The action retains most of the nickel finish. Stock is excellent retaining all of the varnished finish. Stock was broken in the wrist and has been expertly restored. $1,500 - $3,000
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301 Auguste Francotte Carved & Engraved Percussion Smooth Rifle .58 caliber, 28.5” wedge retained octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, carved walnut half-stock with German silver mounts. Top flat of barrel engraved A. FRANCOTTE A LIEGE FAIT POUR CARLOS RASETTI & Cia BUENOS ARIES. Belgian proofs at breech, profusely engraved lock left in the white with breech tang and triggerguard engraved en-suite. Gold band at breech of barrel, carved and checkered wrist with a stag relief carved into the toe line of the stock. Sling swivels, wood ramrod secured by two pipes. Francotte was one of the largest gun makers in the world during the 19th century and Carlos Rasetti was a major importer and seller of arms and sporting goods, located in Buenos Aries, Argentina and serving much of South America from the mid-1800s through the first quarter of the 20th century. Fine. Retains much of the faux Damascus pattern browned finish on the barrel, which is thinning and fading. The engraving on the lock, hammer and associated furniture remains crisp and clear. All mounts have a nice dull patina. Lock needs attention and does not hold cock. Smooth bore is fine. Stock with some scattered bumps and dings. Upper pipe is loose from mount, ramrod is missing its tip. $1,500 - $2,500
302 ** Westley Richards High Velocity Nitro Express Rifle .400 Ex. caliber, 28” barrel, S/N 36087. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock and forearm, left side of receiver features a lion in a tropical scene and marked “Westley Richards & Co., London.” Right side features a lion in high grass, top of receiver marked “Westley Richards, High Velocity Nitro, Express Rifle 400 Bore;” right side of barrel with British proofs and marked “400 Ex., Cordite 60-400 Max.” Hooded front sight, 5-leaf (one standing, 4 folding) express rear sight, falling block action. Leather sling with Winchester “S”-style swivels. Excellent condition with a very good to near excellent bore. This gun has been expertly restored to like-new condition and retains all of the added finish. The stock and forearm rate excellent. The stock has had a repaired patch to each side at the top where it meets the receiver. It was done by a true craftsman and does not detract from the overall appearance of this rifle. The receiver has many small pits in the metal beneath the finish and the barrel finish has turned a pleasant plum brown. The sight leaf sliding adjustment is loose and will need some attention. This is a fine old classic African rifle. $2,000 - $3,500
303 ** Argentine Model 1909 Mauser Sporter Bolt Action Rifle Caliber unknown, bore measures approx, .369”, 24” barrel, S/N A1586. Blue finish, walnut stock with Monte Carlo stock. Leupold Vari-X II 3-9x scope. Excellent condition with a very good bore. WARNING - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT THIS GUN UNTIL THE CALIBER HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY A COMPETENT GUNSMITH. $1,000 - $1,500
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304 ** Oberndorf Rigby-Mauser Bolt-Action Sporting Rifle .350 magnum caliber, 27” barrel, S/N 4375. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheekpiece, solid red rubber butt pad. Steel grip cap with trap door and extra front sight insert; three-leaf (one standing, 2 folding) express rear sight. Single square bridge receiver marked “350 Magnum, Rigby-Mauser,” 98 Mauser action. Very good condition with a very good bore. It retains most of the blue finish and the bore shows some wear. The wood is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
305 * Custom Sako L61R Rifle with Scope Caliber unknown (bore measures approx. .344), 24” barrel, S/N 52798. Blue finish, custom fleur-di-lis checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece and solid rubber pad. Bushnell 3-9x scope. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains most of the blue finish with only a couple of rub marks on the barrel. The beautifully figured walnut stock rates near excellent with minor dings and scratches. WARNING - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIRE THIS RIFLE UNTIL THE CALIBER HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY A COMPETENT GUNSMITH! $1,000 - $1,500
306 ** Birmingham Small Arms Rifle .30-06 caliber, 21.5” ported barrel, S/N 7D1339. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece and rubber butt pad, adjustable trigger. Karl Kahles 2.3-7x scope. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains nearly all of the blue finish. The wood rates very good with minor dings and scratches. $650 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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307 ** Winchester Pre-WWII Model 70 Rifle .375 H&H magnum caliber, 25” barrel, S/N 45352. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with added solid rubber pad. Lyman receiver sight. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It shows very little wear and retains nearly all of the original blue finish. The stock is excellent with an added coat of finish. $1,000 - $2,000
308 ** Birmingham Small Arms Martini MK II Single-Shot Rifle .22 l.r., 29” barrel, S/N UE4268X. Parker Hale competition target sights. Parker Hale brass screw off grip cap with extra front sight insert, Naaco adjustable butt pad. Very good condition with an excellent bore. The metal is void of finish but remains smooth and all lettering is legible. The replacement stocks are excellent. $750 - $1,000
309 ** Simson & Son Engraved Over/Under Double Rifle 9.3X74R caliber, 26.5” barrels, S/N 27116. Matted top rib, ramp front sight with a blade, one-leaf rear sight with a notched rear sight, claw mounts. Deep relief engraved frame with a stag in a panel on the right side and on the left side. Set triggers, finely checkered forearm and finely figured walnut stock with pistol grip and cheek piece. Engraved metal pistol grip cap, horn buttplate. Comes with original claw mounted scope by Carl Ziess. Also is mounted with sling swivels. The rifle and scope are in a very nice leather trunk-style case. The barrels retain most of the original rust blue finish, no finish wear. The frame is sharp and crisp with nice mottle gray look. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Overall this an excellent rifle. $1,500 - $3,000 120
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310 ** Merkel 47E Over Under Shotgun 12 ga., 28” barrels, S/N 62129. Blue finish, case colored receiver with scroll engraving, scalloped boxlock action, ejectors, double triggers, cocking indicators. Checkered forearm and walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun is in near new condition showing almost no wear. $1,500 - $3,000
311 ** Schultz & Larsen M54J Rifle 7x61 caliber, 25.5” barrel, S/N 1613. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece and added Pachmayr White Line pad. German Ajack 6x42 scope. Very good condition with an excellent bore. The receiver retains most of the original blue toning to a plum purple while the barrel has most of the original blue with rub marks on the left side near the muzzle. The stock is very good with some loss on the right side. $800 - $1,200
312 * Sako Model 85 Safari .375 H&H Mag Bolt Action Rifle .375 H&H caliber, 24” ported barrel, S/N 561556. Banded front sight with 2-leaf sight (one standing, one folding). Quarter rib, blue finish, deluxe checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece, solid red rubber pad, AIV action. Redfield Lo-Pro 2-7x scope. This gun is in very good to near excellent condition with a few small rub marks on the barrel. The bore is excellent and the highly figured stock is excellent as well. $1,000 - $1,500
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313 * Schultz & Larsen Model 60 Bolt-Action Rifle with Scope 7x61 S&H caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 5243. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece. Redfield 3x-9x scope. Made in Denmark. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains all of the original blue finish and the stock is excellent. $800 - $1,200
314 ** A.H Mitchell English Bolt Action Rifle .404 2-7/8” caliber, 25.5” barrel, S/N 101. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock, quarter rib. Three-leaf rear sight (1 standing, 2 folding), one of the leaves “W.I.” Right side of barrel marked at the breach end “404 2-7/8”, Cor. MkI 60-400 Max.” British proofs on receiver and barrel. Very good condition with a very good bore. The finish has turned a plum purple color (probably refinished). The stock is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
315 * Steyr Mannlicher Luxus Rifle 30-06 caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 107866. 3 X 9 Mannlicher scope. Highly polished blue finish, with hand hammered barrel. Walnut stock with checkered pistol and grip and forearm. Rubber recoil pad. Cased in a custom wood case with all of the pamphlets. The rifle is as new, excellent bore bright and shiny. Mechanically excellent. $1,750 - $3,000
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316 ** E,F,B, Luna German Falling Block Target Rifle .22 caliber, 29.5” barrel, S/N 1278. Blue barrel,case colored receiver. Checkered walnut forearm and stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece. Lyman Polaroid tube sight. Receiver marked on left side “E.F.B. Luna;” right side has German proofs. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains most of the original barrel blue and receiver retains vibrant case colors with scattered light pinprick rust spots. $800 - $1,200
318 * Mauser Custom Sporting Rifle Apex 6.5x64 E.H.C. caliber, 26” barrel, no S/N. Blue finish, left handed checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece and horn tip. Ebony diamond shaped inlays with name “Elden Harsh” on the cheek piece insert. Balvar 2.5-8x scope. 98 Mauser action, double set triggers. Right side of barrel retailer marked “Adobe Walls Gun Shop, Santa Monica California;” left side with caliber marking. Very good condition with an excellent bore. The barrel has been filed, amateurishly, on top for a rear sight. $1,000 - $1,500
319 ** Merkel Over / Under Rifle Shotgun Combo with Scope 16 ga. over .22 Savage High Power caliber, 23.5” barrels. Blue finish, case colored receiver, checkered walnut forearm and stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece. Swarovski Tirol 4x32 power scope with quick detach mounts. Double triggers; rifle trigger is a single set trigger, added leather cheek piece. Receiver marked with Merkel markings; barrel marked with retailer “Ernst Steigleder, Berlin” markings. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun shows almost no wear. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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320 G** 98 Mauser Sporting Rifle with Scope by G. Braun, Stuttgart 7x64 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 210. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with ebony forend tip and Monte Carlo cheek piece. Two-leaf (one standing, one folding) rear sight, double set triggers. Lyman All American 2.5 power scope with detachable mounts. Barrel marked “G. Wilcke, G. Braun, Stuttgart, 7x64.” Excellent condition with a good bore with light pitting and wear throughout. The stock is excellent and the gun retains nearly all of the blue finish. $700 - $1,000
321 ** Custom Mauser Bolt-Action Sporting Rifle .400 Whelen caliber, 27” barrel, no S/N. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with horn forend tip, checkered steel butt plate with bullet trap, engraved steel grip cap, scroll engraved floor plate featuring a cape buffalo in the center. Three-leaf express rear sight, banded front sight, Redfield receiver sight. Stippled breach, light scroll engraving on receiver and muzzle end of barrel. Three-quarter inch leather sling, 98 Mauser action. Excellent condition with a very good bore. It retains nearly all of the blue and the stock is near excellent with only a few minor dings and scratches. There is a 3/4” crack in the forend tip and a 3/8” crack in the stock where the top tang meets the wood. $1,000 - $2,000
322 ** Oberndorf Mauser Bolt-Action Sporting Rifle 7x57 (7mm Mauser) caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 6168. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock. Three-leaf (one standing, 2 folding) rear sight. Cse colored butt plate, grip cap, floor plate and triggerguard. Bushnel Sportview 4x scope. Excellent condition (as refinished) with an excellent bore. The highly figured walnut stock rates excellent with only a couple of minor dings. This gun has been professionally restored by a highly skilled craftsman. $1,000 - $1,500
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323 ** German Sporting Bolt-Action Rifle by Johann Peterlongo, Innsbruck with Zeiss Scope Caliber unknown, measures approx. .270”, 24” ribbed barrel, no S/N. Checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece and ebony forend tip. Carl Zeiss Zielvier scope with detachable claw mounts. Left side of barrel marked “Joh. Peterlongo, Innsbruck;” right side marked “Tyroler Waffenfabrik.” Very good condition with a good bore. The bore exhibits wear to the lands and grooves and moderate pitting throughout. WARNING - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT THIS GUN UNTIL THE CALIBER IS DETERMINED BY A COMPETENT GUNSMITH! $800 - $1,200
324 ** Custom Martini Single-Shot Rifle with Scope .22 l.r., 29” barrel, S/N 27250. Lyman Super Target Spot 12-power scope. Custom checkered walnut stock and forearm, adjustable trigger, adjustable butt pad. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains all of an added hot blue finish and the barrel has turned a plum purple. The cheek rest of the stock has been re-shaped with a rasp or file, but the wood is otherwise very good. $600 - $1,000
325 Czechoslovakian Made Hammer Double Rifle by T. Nowotny .43? caliber, 23.5” barrels, S/N 3302. Blue barrels with gold bands at muzzle and breech, “T. Nowatny Prag” gold inlay on top of barrel rib. Nicely engraved receiver, hammers, and back locks featuring game scenes with the balance featuring scroll and floral scenes. Set triggers, replacement front and rear sights, checkered walnut stock and forearm have been “embellished “ with bone, abalone, mother of pearl, and “diamonds.” This is a nice rifle that deserves to be properly restored to its original beauty. The metal surfaces are smooth and the bores are excellent. $1,000 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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326 * Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen Semi-Automatic Rifle 16 ga., 27’5” full choke vent rib barrel, S/N 5S35583. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock and forearm, RKLT, lightly engraved receiver. Very good condition with a bright shiny bore. It retains most of the original blue finish with wear to the bottom of the receiver. The stock is very good with minor dings and crazing to the finish. The forearm would rate excellent except for a tight crack on the bottom where it meets the receiver. $800 - $1,200
327 * Mauser Model 66 Bolt-Action Rifle .338 Win. Magnum caliber, 25.5” barrel, S/N DBP1205423. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in near new condition. $750 - $1,000
328 ** Imman Meffert Oberndorf Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle Caliber unknown (bore measures approx. .420”), 24.25” barrel, S/N 85536. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheekpiece, bone forend tip and grip cap, and rubber Jostam butt pad, 98 Mauser action. Three-leaf (one standing, 2 folding) rear sight. Very good condition with a very good bore. It retains all of a good quality refinish with some wear to the lettering. The bore shows some light wear throughout. The dark walnut stock rates excellent and wood to metal finish is excellent. $800 - $1,200
329 ** William Powell Boxlock Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 26” barrels choked IC/IM, S/N 14596. Blued barrels, case colored receiver, checkered walnut stock and forearm, double triggers, extractors, added vent rib, LOP 14” over added wood spacer and rubber pad. Gold initial shield with initials “J Mc D.” Very good condition with excellent bores. This gun has been professionally refinished and it retains most of the added finish. The only wear is on the triggerguard. $1,500 - $2,500 126
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330 ** Viuda Y Hijos De Sarasqueta Spanish Over/Under Sidelock Shotgun 12 ga., 28” barrels, S/N 75231. Blue barrels choked F/IM. Full sidelock engraved receiver, checkered walnut stock & forearm, checkered butt, double triggers, ejectors. Very good condition with excellent bores. The barrels have been re-blued and the bluing is thinning. The bores are bright and shiny and the wood is excellent a refinished. Most of the gold finish is worn off of the triggers. $1,500 - $3,000
331 ** German Drilling 16gax16ga.x7mm, 27” barrels choked Cyl./Mod., S/N 548, 2-3/4” chambers. Scalloped boxlock action engraved with foliage and game scenes with a stippled background, horn triggerguard, blue barrels, receiver finished “in the white.” Cocking indicators, set trigger, checkered forearm and stock with Monte Carlo cheekpiece and bullet trap, added Pachmayr White Line rifle pad. Flip-up rear sight. Greener-style shotgun safety, tang-mounted rifle safety. Very good condition with excellent shotgun bores and a very good rifle bore showing consistent wear throughout and good rifling. The barrels have had been professionally re-blued and the stock has been refinished. There is a receipt in the bullet trap from Simmons Gun Works dated Feb. 4, 1960 for opening the shotgun chambers to 2-3/4”. The metal surfaces rate excellent with no major defects. Tthe wood is excellent with the wood-to-metal fit very good with the metal slightly proud above the stock. LO.P. is 14” over the added pad. $2,500 - $5,000
332 * Valmet 412 30-06 and 12ga Over / Under .30-06 caliber, 12 ga. 23-5/8” rifle barrels, 26” shotgun barrels, S/N 210703. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock and forearm, original Valmet scope mount. Orvis pull through cleaning kit, leather ammo pouch, nylon sling. Original plastic hard case. Excellent condition with excellent bores. It retains nearly all of the original blue finish but there are a couple of small areas of finish loss on the left side of the rifle barrels beneath the vent rib. The wood is excellent with a few handling marks. $1,000 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
333 * Valmet 412 .375 Win. and .30-06 Over / Under with Bushnell 3-9x Scope .30-06 and .375 Winchester calibers, 23-5/8” barrels, S/N 219351. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock and forearm. Original Valmet scope mount with Bushnell 3-9x scope. Leather sling, original plastic hard case. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This two-barrel set remains in near-new condition with very little wear. The foam inside the case is deteriorating and the velvet lining is beginning to detach in some areas, but this should be an easy fix. $1,200 - $2,200 MAY 1, 2019 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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334 ** Cased English J & W Tolley Buck and Ball Rifle 12 ga., 28” barrels, S/N 7593. Blue barrels, receiver void of finish, checkered walnut stock and forearm. double triggers, extractors, 2-3/4” chambers, boxlock action. Flip-up rear sight. Left barrel marked “Ubique R J&W Tolley Makers;” right barrel marked “1 Conduit St. Bond St. - London.” Barrel flats are marked on both sides “12, 1-1/2”, 3 Tons.” Felt lined leather case with brass corners and replacement straps, aluminum oil bottle, 2-piece wood cleaning rod. Good condition with bright shiny bores. Barrels are refinished and retain nearly all of the added finish. The wood rates near excellent with minor dings and handling marks. The case is in good condition. $1,500 - $3,000
335 * Oberndorf Mauser Model 66 2-Barrel Set Sporting Rifle .270 Win and .243 Win. calibers, 24.5” barrels, no serial number on the receiver but each barrel individually numbered 1250423. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock. Test target numbered to the .270 barrel, scope rings. Excellent condition with excellent bores. It retains most of the original finish with minor handling marks. The stock rates excellent with a hardened deteriorating pad. The Naugahyde-covered case rates excellent and includes the original canvas cover. $1,500 - $3,000
336 * Arrieta Orvis Uplander Sidelock Shotgun 12 ga., 25” barrels choked IC/Mod., S/N 35012. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock and forearm, double triggers. Ejectors, 2-3/4” chambers, L.O.P. 14-1/4” over added solid rubber Pachmayr pad, drop at comb approx. 1-3/4”, drop at heel approx. 2-1/4”. German silver initial shield with initials “P D.” Excellent condition with bright shiny bores. This gun has been completely refinished and retains nearly all of the added hot blue finish. The stock and forearm are excellent and wood to metal finish is excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
337 ** Belgium Browning Superposed Shotgun Mfg. 1932 20 ga., 28” barrels choked F/M, S/N 2321. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock and forearm, light engraving on the receiver, single trigger, round knob long tang. 1932 date of mfg., second year production. Excellent condition with bright shiny bores. This gun has been expertly restored to original condition and the only visible wear is on the tang of the trigger guard. All lettering and engraving is crisp and legible. The wood rates excellent as is the wood-to-metal fit. This is a fine second-year production shotgun. $1,500 - $2,500
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338 ** Francotte Double Barrel Ejector Shotgun 12 ga. 25” barrels choke F/IC, S/N 23019. Boxlock action with side plates, blue barrels, nickel receiver, checkered walnut stock and forearm, oak leaf and scrolll engraving. Greener-style safety, double triggers. Each side of the receiver marked “A. Francotte Maker, Liege, Belgium.” Excellent condition with excellent bores. The barrels have been professionally refinished and they retain nearly all of the the added finish. The receiver retains nearly all of the original finish while the triggerguard retains about half of its original finish. The wood rates very good as refinished and wood-to-metal fit is excellent. $1,500 - $3,000
339 ** Mannlicher Schoenauer M1903 Rifle 6.5 M.S. caliber, 18” barrel, S/N 11589. Blue finish, checkered full-length stock with metal buttplate with bullet trap, metal grip cap, double set trigger. Receiver peep sight. Very good condition with an excellent bore. The gun has been expertly refinished and retains all of the added finish but some of the markings are weak. The stock is excellent but is numbered to a different gun. $1,000 - $1,500
340 * Ruger Model 1 Single-Shot Rifle 450-400 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 134-24708. Front sight with ramp, rear sight mounted on a ramp. Marked Ruger No 1 over the receiver. Blue finish, checkered forearm with checkered pistol grip stock, Ruger rubber recoil pad. Packed in the box is a Redfield Scope with leather sling. As-new in the white box it came in. $1,000 - $1,500
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341 ** German Simpson Suhl Double Barrel Slug Gun 12 ga., 28” barrels, S/N 633492. Blue barrels, case colored receiver, scalloped boxlock action, checkered walnut stock and forearm, Old English solid rubber pad, double triggers. 1.5x5 power Leupold Vari-X III claw-mounted scope. Housed in a William Evans oak and canvas case with brass corners. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun has been expertly refinished and retains all of the new finish. The case is in fair condition. $1,500 - $3,000
342 * Valmet 412S with 20 GA O/U, 12 GA O/U, and 12 GA/30-06 Barrels 20 ga., 12 ga., 12ga./.30-06 calibers, 28”, 26”, and 23.5” barrels, S/N 285705. Blue barrels, nickel receiver, checkered walnut stock and forearm. 20 ga. barrel includes 3 choke tubes and wrench; 12 ga. barrels choked IC/IM; combo barrel choked full. Single selective trigger. Detachable scope mount. Original plastic carrying case. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun shows almost no wear and remains in near-new condition. $3,000 - $5,000
343 * Orvis Custom by Union Armera Sidelock Double-Barrel Ejector Shotgun 20 ga., 25” barrels choked Cyl/Cyl, S/N 26168, 2-3/4” chambers. Auto ejectors. Blued barrels and triggerguard, nickel receiver featuring scroll and floral engraving, double triggers. Initials “JD” in gold on triggerguard. Checkered walnut splinter forend and stock with leather-covered buttpad. L.O.P. 13-1/2” over pad; drop at heel 2-1/2”, 2” at comb. Made in Spain. Excellent condition with bright shiny bores. It retains nearly all of its original finish and the stocks rate excellent with only a couple of minor dings. There is a new condition L.L. Bean canvas and leather luggage case. $3,000 - $6,000
344 ** Victor Sarasqueta Sidelock Shotgun 12 gauge, 27.625” barrels, S/N 86580. Blued and color casehardened finish, checkered straight-gripped stock with checkered splinter forend. Barrels choked modified and full, chambers 3”. Double triggers, length of pull 14.5”, drop at comb 1.5”, drop at heel 2.5”. Lightly engraved boarders on lock plates, with the theme continuing around the receiver and triggerguard. Tang mounted sliding safety, matted rib, brass bead front sight, extractors, sling swivels. Imported by C.A.I. and so marked on the bottom of the barrel rib. Very good. Retains most of the blue on the barrels with some thinning and fading, receiver with some case colors but fading to a pewter patina. Mechanically functional, fine bores. Stock with scattered handling marks and dings. $1,000 - $2,000 130
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345 * BRNO CZ 602 ZKK with 3-9x Bushnell Scope .300 Winchester Magnum, 26” barrel, S/N 24506. Blued finish, checkered Monte Carlo-style stock with ventilated rubber recoil pad. Three-leaf express rear sight, hooded ramp front sight, sling swivels. Mounted with a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope with quick detach mounts. CZ single set trigger install, standard trigger and trigger adjustment tool included, as is original factory paperwork. Fine. Retains most of the finish with some very minor thinning and handling wear. Mechanically functional, fine bore that needs to be cleaned, clear optics. Stock with some light handling marks and minor dings. $1,000 - $1,500
346 * BRNO CZ 602 ZKK .375 H&H Magnum, 26” barrel, S/N 24364. Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped stock with ventilated rubber recoil pad. Three-leaf express rear sight, hooded and ramped front sight, CZ single set trigger (standard trigger included as well). Sling swivels. Very fine, showing little if any use. Retains nearly all of the finish, clear markings, mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock with light handling marks. $1,000 - $1,500
347 * Beretta Silver Pigeon II Two-Barrel Set Over/Under Shotgun 20/28 ga., 28” barrels, S/N R11744S. Blue barrels with screw in chokes, engraved nickel receiver featuring game scenes on side panels and the balance with scroll and floral engraving. Oilfinished checkered walnut stock and forearms. Each barrel has 5 choke tubes. Tools, original hard plastic case and papers. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun remains in like-new condition with almost no visible wear. $1,500 - $2,500
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348 ** GE Lewis Boxlock Shotgun with Two-Barrel Set 12 gauge, 25” barrels, and 28” barrels, S/N 35537. Barrels are marked G.E. Lewis & Sons 32 & 33 Lower Loveday St Birmingham. Boxlock action finely banknote-style engraved. Finely checkered straight grip stock and one splinter forearm. Buttstock has had two inches added on. LOP is 15.25”. Chokes are IC and Modified, The other barrel is Cylinder on both barrels. Cased in an original leather trunk casing with one of the actions and stock. Both barrels retain most of the blue finish. The frame has been cleaned to bright with the bottom plate blue and retaining most of the blue finish. Bores are excellent. The stock has some nicks and dings. The case is in very good condition. $1,000 - $2,000 MAY 1, 2019 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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349 * Cased Relief Engraved Superimposed August Jung Two Barrel Rifle/Shotgun Set 16ga/7.8x57mm and 16ga/16ga calibers, 25.5” and 27.5” barrels, S/N 5743. Length of pull 14”, drop at comb 1.5”, drop at heel 2.75”. Matching barrel numbers, no serial number on frame. Blued barrels with checkered forend, checkered grip, scalloped grip cap and carved cheek piece. Barrels marked throughout with German nitro proofs and caliber markings as well as August Jung manufacturer marking. Frame relief engraved with floral motifs throughout as well as a pairs of deer and game animals. Additional floral engraving on triggerguard and cartridge holder. Comes in green felt-lined leather case with one incomplete case of 8x57mm ammunition, stack of patches and spare pins. Very good. Minimal wear and scratches to finish with some thinning near muzzle and around working areas. Stock shows major but skillful repair on right side of buttstock behind frame, with a nearly 4” section of replaced wood. Barely noticeable until under direct light. Bores are excellent; possibly unfired. Some crazing of finish on case with some additional worn edges. $2,500 - $5,000
350 * Merkel Over/Under Double Rifle with Scope 8x57JR caliber, 25.5” barrels, S/N 21195. Blue barrels, case colored receiver, checkered walnut stock and forearm. Karl Kahles Helia Super 1.5-4.5 power scope with detachable mount. Cocking indicators, double trigggers. Leather sling, canvas and leather luggage case. Very good condition with dark bores showing wear throughout. The barrels retain nearly all of a professionally applied blue finish while the receiver retains traces of original case colors. The wood is good+ with a 3/4” crack on the right side where the receiver meets the wood and a 3/8” crack at the top tang. $3,000 - $6,000
351 ** J.P Sauer & Son Double Rifle 11MM caliber, a bottleneck-style cartridge, 26” barrels, S/N 33234. Blade front sight and rear two-leaf barrel sight. Marked on the barrels Selbstbranner Panner System J.P. Sauer & Sohn Suhl. Sidelocks with finely banknote-style engraving with J.P. Sauer in banners. Double triggers with sets on both. Finely checkered pistol grips stock with horn cap on the pistol grip and horn buttplate, cartridge receptacle in the stock for holding cartridges. Nicely engraved cover. Barrels finished in rust blue, the frame and sidelocks and all other metal parts are case colored. Barrels retain most of the original blue finish just lightly fading to a plum. Frame still retains most of the lightly muted case colors. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically excellent. Overall this is an excellent double rifle and unusual with sidelocks. $4,000 - $6,000
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352 ** English Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun by Thomas Adsett & Son 12 gauge, 30.125” barrels, S/N 6751. Blued and color case hardened finish, checkered straight gripped figured walnut stock, checkered splinter forend with contrasting wedge of wood at tip. Top rib of barrels engraved: THOS. ADSETT, GUN & RIFLE MAKER. HIGH ST. GUILFORD. Sides of receiver engraved THOS. ADSETT & SON. Bottoms of barrels and water table with British proofs. Receiver profusely engraved with tight bank-note style foliate scrolls, with tang and triggerguard engraved en-suite. Light engraving is present at the rear of the barrel rib and around the rear edges of the chambers. Double triggers, extractors, sliding safety on tang. Length of pull increased to 15.625” with the addition of a nominally 1.5” buttstock extension, drop at comb 1.5”, drop at heel 2.25”. Barrels choked cylinder and full. The Adsett family of gunmakers established themselves in Guildford, Surrey ca 1839 with James Adsett moving to the High Street location ca 1870. The business was taken over by James’ son, Thomas, ca 1883 and became Thomas Adsett & Son ca 1905, with William George Adsett taking over ca 1932, and the business closing ca 1938. The “& Son”marking suggests the shotgun was manufactured ca 1905-1932, after the addition of “& son” to the business name, but prior to George Adsett succeeding to the business. Very good as refinished. Barrels retain some of the dulled and thinning blued finish, with the polishing having left the engraving on the barrels slightly soft. Receiver retains much of what appears to be original case colors, with all the engraving crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, fine bores. Stock fine with crisp checkering and some light handling marks and minor dings. $2,000 - $3,000
353 ** Steyr-Daimler-Puch Mannlicher Bolt-Action Sporting Rifle 5.6x57 (probably), 21” barrel, S/N 49717. Blued finish, checkered Mannlicher-style stock with raised cheek rest. Two-leaf rear sight, ramped blade front sight. Mounted with a Weaver K4 scope and sling swivels. Chambering and caliber should be confirmed by a chamber casting prior to shooting. Very good as refinished. Retains most of the applied blue with some light wear. Markings remain clear. Mechanically functional, fine bore, clear optics. Stock with scattered bumps and ding. $1,000 - $1,500
354 * H. Sargent, Custom Sporting Rifle with Scope .257 Ackley Improved, 24.75” octagonal light weight barrel, S/N 1193. Blued finish, figured checkered Monte Carlo hard wood stock. Built on a 1935 Mauser action by H. Sargent. Mounted with Weaver Premier 3-9x40 scope and sling swivels. Very good as refinished. Most markings remain clear, blue thinning and dulling. Mechanically functional, fine bore, clear optics. Stock with scattered bumps and dings. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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355 * 275 H&H Custom Sporting Rifle .275 H&H Magnum, 25” barrel, S/N 2841. Blued finish, checkered Monte Carlo stock with semi-Schnabel forend and contrasting grip cap and Pachmayr recoil pad. Built on a Mauser action. Lyman receiver mounted peep sight and ramped front sight blade. Mounted with a Ziess Zeilvier scope in Paul Jaeger - Jenkintown, PA marked mount with leather scope covers. Includes sling swivels and a leather sling. Fine as refinished. Retains most of the applied blue. Markings remain clear, mechanically functional, very good, lightly frosted bore, clear optics. Stock with some scattered bumps and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
356 * Italian Mauser Bauer Mod 620 Over/Under Trap Gun 12 ga., 29” barrels choked F/IM, S/N 52654. Blue barrels, barrels marked on left side “Mauser = Bauer Warren = Mich., Made in Italy” and right side marked “Mauser Mod. 620 - Trap.” Case colored receiver, checkered walnut stock and forearm, single selective trigger, ejectors, 2-3/4” chambers, L.O.P. 14.5” over pad, pad is marked “Gamba” drop at comb 1-1/2”, drop at heel 1-3/4”. Excellent condition with excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain nearly all of the original finish and all markings are crisp and legible. The wood is excellent with only a couple of minor dings and scratches. The pad has hardened and is beginning to deteriorate. $800 - $1,200
357 * Belgian FN Browning Standard Grade Bolt-Action Sporting Rifle 7mm Rem. Mag. caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 8L 48440. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with pad. Simmons 3-9x scope, Leupold detachable rings. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains all of the original blue finish and the stock is excellent. After removing the stock there is no evidence of salt damage. This gun remains in like-new condition. $800 - $1,200 134
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358 ** Walter Kirsten Drilling 16 gauge / 7.5mmx?, 26.375” barrel, S/N 917. Blued and color case hardened finish, checkered pistol-gripped stock with cheek rest and checkered forend. Grooved horn buttplate, triggerguard and grip cap. Profusely engraved receiver with German game scenes, bolsters and tangs engraved en-suite. Engraved cartridge carrier in toe of stock with three holes. Matted barrel rib with claw mount receptacles and a single-leaf rear sight with blade front sight. Shotgun bores choked full and cylinder. Rifle chambering should be confirmed prior to firing. Very good. Retains most of the blue finish, thinning, with wear. Receiver with traces of case color and crisp engraving. Mechanically functional, fine bores. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks. $1,500 - $3,000
359 ** 19th Century Ernst Strassel Cape Gun with Scope 16 ga. x unknown 11mm caliber, 28-3/8” Damascus barrels, S/N 38010. Engraved round body receiver with back action locks and under lever, checkered walnut stock and forearm, set trigger for the rifle barrel, detachable claw mounts, scope marked “Voigtlander, Braunschweig, 3X.” Very good condition with very good bores. This gun has had a very old hot blue finish added and the set trigger is not working. $1,000 - $1,500
360 * British W&C Scott Bolt-Action Mauser Rifle .300 H&H caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 13884. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece and ebony forend tip, quarter rib with 3-leaf folding express sight with 100, 200, 300 yard leaves, single square bridge 98 Mauser action with bolt peep sight. Top of receiver and quarter rib are stippled, hooded front sight engraved and checkered steel buttplate with widow’s peak and bullet trap. Steel grip cap with hinged lid, Winchester super grade sling swivels. Barrel marked on top “W&C. Scott Arms Co. Inc. New York, N.Y., Makers W.&C. Scott & Son, Birmingham, England;” right side of barrel chamber marked “.30 H. 2.785,” Dupont 50 - 220 Bullet.” Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been refinished and it retains nearly all of the added finish. All markings are crisp and legible and the stock rates excellent. Wood to metal fit is also excellent. This is a very nice British sporting rifle. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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361 ** Webley & Scott 700 Boxlock Shotgun 12 gauge, 26” barrel, S/N 136458. Full and modified chokes. 2.75” chamber, 13.825” LOP, checkered pistol grips stock and checkered splinter forearm. Marked on the sides of the frame Webley & Scott. Engraved boxlock, Blue bottom frame plate, and triggerguard. Blue barrels and case colored frame. Fine line-grooved butt. Original English case in a canvas case, green lining, with cleaning rod and patches. The barrels retain nearly all of the blue finish. Frame retains all of the bright and vivid case colors. Stock and forearm are excellent. The case is very good. $2,000 - $3,500
362 ** BRNO Super-Mod 575.2 Double Rifle 375 Mag Caliber, 23” barrels, S/N 257500202. Blue finish with nickel-plated sidelocks and frame. Checkered forearm and checkered pistol grip stock. Cased in a canvas case with leather corners. This rifle shows some use but overall excellent. The bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
363 ** Storger Arms Sidelock Double Rifle .375 caliber, 25” barrels, S/N M-13. Also marked on the triggerguard Made in Spain. Deep relief engraved sidelocks. Dogs after a bear; on the reverse, is a wild pig with foliage. Finely checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a rubber recoil pad. Cased in a canvas green and leather cornered case. Coined finish frame with nearly all of the original blue finish on the barrels. Highly polished blue ion the top lever and triggerguard. Bores are excellent and mechanically excellent. Stock and forearm are excellent. $2,000 - $4,000
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364 ** Belgian Browning A-5 “Light 12” Shotgun 12 gauge (2.75” chambers), 29.5” ventilated rib barrel, S/N 321168. Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped stock with checkered forend, hard rubber buttplate with embossed BROWNING AUTOMATIC and FN markings. Gold-plated trigger. Receiver with light foliate engraving, with the themes continued on the triggerguard and receiver tang. Fine. Retains most of the blue with some thinning and high edge wear, with the receiver turning slightly plum. Mechanically functional, fine bore, trigger with thinning gold finish. Wood with some light handling marks. $1,000 - $1,500
365 ** Belgium Browning A-5 “Sweet 16” Shotgun 16 gauge, 27” barrel, S/N X36570. Length of pull 14.25”, drop at heel 2.25”. Blued finish with checkered forend and grip, straw coloring on trigger and safety. Brass bead front sight with vented and matted rib. Barrel marked with gauge, Belgian proofs, and modified choke markings. Receiver marked with model, Browning trademark, and broad scroll engravings. Serial number marked on bottom of receiver. Fine. Finish retains a deep blue color with minimal wear. Stock shows some very minimal handling wear. Bore is excellent. $1,000 - $3,000
366 * Mauser Model 66 Sporting Rifle 7mm Rem. Mag., 25.5” barrel, S/N G26605. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock with Rosewood forend tip and pistol grip cap, factory rubber butt pad. Bausch & Lomb scope mount and rings. Near new condition with an excellent bore. $800 - $1,200
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367 ** J.P. Sauer & Sohn Drilling Unknown 10 mm caliber? on top two barrels, 16 ga. bottom barrel, 26” blue barrels, S/N 76411. Engraved case colored receiver, walnut checkered stock and forearm, bullet trap in bottom of stock, added leather cheek piece. Leather sling. Added 1.5-6 power scope marked W.T.C. 11. Very good condition with excellent bores. Barrels retain almost all their blue finish. The receiver has traces of original case colors. The wood is very good with minor dings and scratches and a 1” crack at the toe of the stock. $2,000 - $3,000
368 ** W. J. Jeffrey & Co. Single-Shot Falling Block Rifle .450/400 caliber, 22.5” barrel, S/N 9242. Checkered walnut stock and full-length forearm, blued barrel marked on left side “Cal. 450/400 Nitro.;” marked on top “Special Gun Barrel Steel, Fried. Krupp, Essen” and older caliber markings. Case colored receiver marked on the left side “W. J. Jeffrey & Co., 15 King St., St. James’s, London, 9242.” Checkered steel butt plate and grip. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. Built from used parts and new wood, the receiver retains nearly all of the original case colors while the barrel retains all of a high polished hot blue refinish. The wood rates excellent as refinished. $2,000 - $4,000
369 * Sako Model 85 Safari .338 Win. Mag. Bolt-Action Rifle .338 Win. Mag. caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 552119. Banded front sight with 2-leaf sight (one standing, one folding), quarter rib. Blue finish, deluxe checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece, solid red rubber pad, AIV action. Leupold 2-7x Vari-X II scope. This gun is in excellent condition with an excellent bore. The stock is excellent with only a few minute handling marks. $1,000 - $1,500
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370 * Belgian Browning Superposed Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 26.5” barrels choked M/IC, S/N 78553S7. Blue finish, walnut checkered English stock and forearm. Housed in a L.L. Bean canvas case with keys. This gun remains in like-new condition and appears to be unfired. $1,000 - $1,500
371 ** Cased W.W. Greener Boxlock Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrels choked IC/M, S/N 54964. Blue barrels, barrel address is “W.W. Greener Maker, 68 Haymaker, London, Works, St. Mary’s Square Birmingham.” Case colored & engraved scalloped boxlock receiver, ejectors, walnut English stock and splinter forend with horn tip. Double triggers, Greener safety, Greener cross-bolt lock. Drop at heel is 2”, drop at comb is 1-3/4”, L.O.P. = 14-1/4” over buttplate. Housed in a canvas and leather case with original maker label and oil bottle. Very good condition with excellent bores. It retains most of it’s blue finish and traces of the original case colors on the receiver. All markings and engraving remain crisp. The wood rates near excellent but there is a plugged hole in the bottom of the stock from a previous sling stud. The stock is cast off to the right. The case rates good with some of the leather trim replaced. $3,000 - $5,000
372 * AYA Quail Unlimited Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 26” barrels choked IM/M, S/N 573758. Five-pin sidelock action, blue finish with gold accents, checkered walnut English stock, checkered splinter forend, double triggers. Leather travel case with cloth outer cover. This is a 1986 Quail Unlimited Sponsor Commemorative shotgun which remains in near new condition with almost no visible wear. $1,000 - $1,500
373 Original Leather Cased Daniel Fraser Side-by-Side Shotgun 12 ga, 30” barrels, S/N 2443. Blued barrels, case colored receiver, walnut checkered walnut stock and splinter forearm, receiver features fine banknote engraving and “Daniel Fraser & Co.” riband on each side, receiver flats are proofed with crown over “BNP” and crown over “V” proofs. Barrel flats are marked with 723” and 740” proofs while other proofs are lined through, housed in original leather case. Left barrel has “SG14 3RQ 23” scratched into the bottom partially under the forearm. Very good condition with excellent bores. $3,000 - $5,000
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374 * HK91 Semi-Auto Rifle .308 Win. cal., 20” barrel, S/N A021511. Matte black finish, bipod, bayonet, sling, IA date code. Very good to near excellent condition with an excellent bore. There is some minor wear on the top of the receiver from a previously mounted scope and a small rub mark on the top of the gas tube. Otherwise it is in excellent condition. $2,000 - $3,000
375 * BRNO Super Mod 575.1 Double Rifle with Scope 7x65R caliber, 25.5” barrels, S/N 9 575.1 00146. Blue finish, checkered walnut forend and butt stock with added Olde English solid rubber pad, leather slip on pad. Engraved side plates featuring scrolls and game scenes, cocking indicators, set triggers. Carl Zeiss ZF4/S scope with post reticle. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun remains in near-new condition. $2,500 - $3,500
376 * Finely Engraved Side Lock Double by Orvis 12 gauge, 26.25” barrels, S/N 25832. Blued finish, receiver in the white, checkered straight-gripped stock with checkered splinter forend, rubber recoil pad. Choked modified and cylinder, 2.75” chambers, double triggers, 14.625” length of pull, 1.5” drop at comb, 2.25” drop at heel. Receiver profusely engraved with tight foliate themes in nearly 100% coverage, tang and triggerguard engraved en-suite. Tang-mounted sliding safety, extractors. Produced in Spain for sale by Orvis. Very good as refinished. Barrels retain most of the applied blue with some thinning. Receiver a pewter patina with crisp engraving. Mechanically functional, fine bores. Stock with some light wear and handling marks. $3,000 - $5,000
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377 * Oberndorf Mauser Model 66 Three-Barrel Set Sporting Rifle .458 Win. Magnum, .375 H&H, 7mm Rem. Mag. calibers, 26.5” barrels, no receiver serial number but each barrel is individually numbered C 09341. Checkered walnut stock, Redfield 2x scope, extra sight, plug screws. Instruction manuals; there are test targets present but they are not numbered to these barrels. Very good condition with excellent bores. The .458 barrels retain nearly all of the original blue finish while the 7mm and .375 barrels have finish loss on the left side near the rear sight. The rest of gun retains nearly all of the original finish and the stock rates very good with some finish loss and a deteriorating butt pad. The Naugahyde covered case is vary good and the canvas cover is included. $2,000 - $3,000
378 * CZ Brno Over/Under 3-Barrel Set Shotgun and Rifle Combo 12ga.xga., 12ga.x7x57, 12ga.x7x65R, 27.5” shotgun barrel, 23.5” combo barrels. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheekpiece, double triggers with bottom set trigger, over/under shotgun barrels with choke tubes. Excellent condition with excellent bores. It retains most of the original finish and is in near-new condition. Wood rates excellent with minor dings and scratches. Original case in very good condition. $1,000 - $2,000
379 ** Rigby Bolt Action Take-Down Rifle 275 Rigby caliber, which is the same as 7 X 57, 25” barrel, S/N 2410. Two-leaf rear barrel sight, ramped front blade sight. Take-down system, blued finish. Finely figured finely checkered pistol grip stock. Single trigger. In an original canvas and leather case with John Rigby and Company label. All metal has been reblued. The stock has been varnished over. This was very nice professional work. The case is in very good condition. The label is excellent. $3,500 - $6,000
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380 ** Cased Westley Richards Classic Take Down Rifle .425 Magnum Express caliber, 28” barrel, S/N 37664. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece, checkered forend with ebony tip. Five-leaf express sights (1 standing, 4 folding) graduated in 100 yard increments to 500 yards, top of barrel marked “Westley Richards & Co. London;” right side of barrel marked with British proofs, “Cordite 65-410 Max”, “W.R. Patent Detachable Barrel 2121;” left side of receiver marked “37664, Westley Richards, 425 Magnum, Express.” 98 Mauser action, top of receiver ring is stippled, bolt handle has a black hard rubber cap, solid red rubber butt pad. Housed in its original canvas and leather case with original maker label, nickel-plated oil bottle, and three 10-round boxes of ammunition. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. Retaining most of the rust blue finish. Stock and checkering are excellent. Still in the original canvas case with Wesley Richards Label. The name Raymond W. Schumaker on top lid of the case. Overall this is an excellent example of this classic Wesley Richards take down Safari rifle. $6,500 - $10,000
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381 ** Finely Engraved AYA 20 Gauge Sidelock Double Shotgun 20 gauge, 25” barrels, S/N 532667. Blued and color case hardened finish, straight-gripped checkered stock with rubber recoil pad and checkered splinter forend. Both bores choked cylinder, 2.75” chambers, double triggers, 14.75” length of pull, 1.5” drop at comb, 2.75” drop at heel. Receiver profusely engraved with tight foliate patterns, with tang and triggerguard engraved en-suite. Sliding safety on tang, ejectors. Imported by American Arms Inc. of Overland Park, KS. Very fine. Retains most of the finish with some thinning and dulling of the barrel blue, and some edge wear to the case color on the receiver. Clear markings, mechanically functional, fine bores. Stock with some scattered light handling marks and some minor dings. $3,500 - $5,000
382 * Robert Schuler Superimposed Two-Barrel Set 16ga/8x88mm and 9.3x74mm calibers, 23.75” barrels, S/N 22. Composite set with shotgun/rifle barrel S/N 14806 and superimposed rifle barrel S/N 22. Length of pull 15”, drop at heel 2”. Blued finish with diamond point checkered forend and grip. Barrels and frame marked throughout with German proofs, along with Robert Schuler name and “Bohler Stahl” steel markings. Frame engraved with banknote scrolls and flower motifs. Horn trigger guard. Superimposed rifle and rifle/shotgun barrels fitted with Redfield 2x-7x and Redfield 2.75x scopes, respectively. Comes in non-original foam-lined steel case with woven leather sling. Good to very good. Some thinning of finish on muzzle and workings parts of barrel. Some very fine crazing to stock finish with some light handling marks to stock in addition to typical storage wear. Bores are very good to fine with some storage wear and grime; easily cleaned. $5,000 - $8,000
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383 ** Gebruder Merkel Side Detachable Lock Shotgun 12 gauge, 28” barrels, Mod and IC chokes, S/N 35195, side detachable sidelocks. Finely scrolled banknote engraving. Frame, and sidelocks are coined finish. Barrels have highly polished blue finsih. Finely checkered forearm, finely checkered pistol grips stock with cheek piece. Horn pistol grip cap and buttplate. In a leather trunk case. Barrel retains nearly all of the blue finish. Frame retains all of the coin finish. Triggerguard with all of the bright blue finish. Stock and forearm are excellent to nearly mint condition. Bores are bright and shiny. Overall this is one fantastic engraved Merkel. Beautiful tight banknote scrolls with a background that makes them pop at you. The checkering is very finely done. Overall this is outstanding and one of the best Merkels you will see. $6,000 - $9,000
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384 ** Cased Merkel Superimposed Shotgun 12 gauge, 28” barrel, S/N 52806. Numbers matching. Length of pull 15.5”, drop at comb 1.5”, drop at heel 2.25”. Blued barrels with diamond point checkering on forend and grip. Ivory bead front sight with vented and matted rib. Breech shows Merkel name, with elegantly engraved broad scrolls. Left sideplate similarly engraved with fine broad scrolls, flowers, and collared sporting dog amongst a detailed forest with game birds in flight and feeding in foliage. Right sideplate engraved with a marshy swamp scene depicting a bird of prey in flight hunting ducks, who have fled into the surrounding reeds. Bottom of frame shows Merkel name as well as a continuing scroll theme, reflecting the complexity of the adventurous outdoor elements on the sideplates. Right sideplate engraving expertly conceals a small access door revealing spring. Forend lever shows geometric patterns and fine scrolled foliate themes. Comes in red velvet-lined cloth case with leather trim. Fine. Minimal wear to finish on barrels with some minor handling bruises to stock and forend. Bores are excellent, possibly unfired. $5,000 - $10,000
385 * Belgian Browning Centennial Superposed Rifle/Shotgun .30-06 caliber, 20 ga., 24” rifle barrels, 26-1/2” shotgun barrels, S/N 1878C-223. Blue barrels, nickeled receiver engraved with game scenes featuring a gold elk and a gold quail and the balance with fancy scrolls. Receiver signed by Vandersmissen, checkered walnut stock and forend. Single trigger, ejectors, made in Belgium. Housed in the original walnut display case. Excellent condition with excellent bores. There is a bit of rust staining on the bottom of the receiver but this gun remains in otherwise nearnew condition. $5,500 - $8,000 144
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386 Cased Pair of Armas Garbi Side-by-Side Shotguns 12 ga., 27” barrels, S/N 16568 & 16569. Blue barrels choked M/IC, barrels marked on top “Armas ‘Garbi’ Eibar” and numbered “1” and “2” in gold. Nickel receivers with scroll and floral engraving, checkered walnut stocks and forearms, receivers, barrels, and forearm metals all numbered “1” and “2” in gold. Double triggers, ejectors. Guns are housed in a leather covered luggage case. This fabulous set of doubles remains in like-new condition. $7,500 - $12,000
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387 ** W.W. Greener Double Rifle .375 Express caliber, 28” barrels, S/N 60162, 2-1/2” chambers. Blue barrels, case colored receiver, checkered walnut stock and forearm, extractors. Three-leaf (one standing, 2 folding) express rear sights. Metal butt plate with widow’s peak, metal grip cap. Barrel rib marked on top “W.W. Greener Maker 68 Haymarket London;” left barrel marked “Ammn. .375 Case 2-1/2;” right barrel marked “Cordite 40 Grs. Bullet 320 Grs.;” bottom of barrel flats marked “Cordite 40-320 Max, 375 Ex.” Housed a period canvas and leather carrying case with newer maker labels. Very good condition with very good bores. The barrels have been expertly refinished and the receiver retains some original mellowed and faded case colors. The wood is near excellent with minor dings and scratches. $8,000 - $12,000
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388 ** Churchill XXV Premiere Pinless Sidelock Shotgun 12 ga., 25” barrels choke Cyl/Mod, S/N 6745. Blue barrels, checkered walnut stock and forearm, double triggers, ejectors. Receiver exquisitely engraved with scroll pattern and marked on each side E.J. Churchill and The Premiere Quality on the bottom and “SAFE” in gold. Barrels are scroll engraved at the breach and are marked on top E. J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd., Orange St. Gunworks, Leicester Square, London, “XXV” and “1” in gold, takedown lever marked “1” in gold, L.O.P. 1-5/8” at heel, 1-3/8” at the comb. Housed in a leather covered luggage case with 2-piece cleaning rod with accessories, oil bottle. Very good to near excellent condition with excellent bores. The barrels have been professionally re-blued and retain nearly all of the added finish. The lettering is thin but is still somewhat legible. The receiver’s scroll and floral engraving is still crisp. $8,000 - $15,000
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389 ** Westley Richards Paradox Rifle Finely Engraved by A. Obiltschnig, Ferlach, Austria 12 ga., 28” barrels, S/N 9428. Blue barrels marked on top Westley Richards & Co., London. Profusely relief engraved and gold outlined coin finished receiver featuring various game bird scenes, fine scrolls, and floral patterns. Checkered walnut stock and forearm. Double triggers, ejectors, 2-3/4” chambers, signed on triggerguard tang A. Obiltschnig, Ferlach, Austria. Four-leaf rear sights graduating in 50-yard increments from 50 to 200 yards. Nitro proofed, leather-covered luggage case with green felt interior maker label, and unmarked engraving plate on top. This handsomely upgraded gun is in excellent condition with excellent bores. It remains in like new condition since the upgrade with only a couple of minor handling marks. $8,000 - $12,000
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390 ** Churchill XXV Premiere Pinless Sidelock Shotgun 12 ga., 25” barrels, S/N 4137. Blue barrels choked F/IC. Receiver exquisitely engraved with scroll pattern and marked on each side “E.J. Churchill” and “The Premiere Quality” on the bottom in gold. barrels are scroll engraved at the breach and are marked on top “E. J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd., Orange St. Gunworks, Leicester Square, London”, “XXV” in gold. Double triggers, ejectors, highly figured and checkered walnut stock and forearm. 14.5” L.O.P. over leather covered butt pad, drop at comb 1-5/8”, drop at heel 2”. Housed in a leather covered luggage case with 2-piece wooden cleaning rod with accessories, oil bottle, and snap caps, pre-WWII production Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun has been professionally refinished and retains nearly all of the added blue finish with most loss at the tang of the triggerguard. The lettering is light. The wood is excellent with a tight 1/4” crack at the top tang where the metal meets the wood. The stock and forearm are nicely refinished and the wood-to-metal fit is excellent. $8,000 - $15,000
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391 ** Rigby Double Rifle 22 Hornet, 26� barrel, S/N 17141. Marked on the barrels, Special 350 bore rifle. Marked on the matted rib Jo Rigby & Co. Three-leaf express rear sight, blade front sight. Cordite powder, double triggers. Boxlock sling swivel eyes. Finely checkered forearm and finely checkered pistol grip stock. The barrels were sleeved and rechambered for 22 hornet. The original barrel has a bulge about six inches from the muzzle, which is why it was relined. Expertly and professionally done job. The barrels retain most of the original rust blue finish. Frame with a mottled gray look. Sharp and crisp markings. Stock and forearm are excellent with some minor nicks and dings. Triggerguard and bottom frame plate still retain a lot of the blue finish. Bores are excellent. $5,000 - $10,000
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392 ** W. J. Jeffrey & Co. Single-Shot Farquharson .30 (unknown chambering), 25� barrel, S/N 9330. Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped stock with horn grip cap, checkered forend with horn tip. Obverse receiver marked in a circular banner W. J. Jeffery & Co 13 King St St. James around the word LONDON and the serial number. Three-leaf express rear sight, hooded and ramped front sight. Sling swivel rings. Good as refinished. Retains much of the applied blue finish, with legible markings and some light pitting showing through the blue. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock lightly sanded and refinished with checkering remaining crisp. A grain crack is present on the obverse flat, behind the receiver, running to wrist. $8,000 - $12,000
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393 ** Westley Richards Explora Paradox Ejector 12 gauge, 28” barrels, S/N T2362. Marked in the rib behind the five-leaf express sight “Explora.” The front sight is a large notched sight. Marked on the left side of the barrel near the breech Wesley Richards & Co; on the left side of the barrel London. Bottom frame plate is marked John Little & CO LTD. Checkered pistol grip stock and forearm. Has a rubber recoil pad that has been added. The barrels have most of the original rust blue finish. A little wear around the breech and around the muzzle. The boxlock retains most of the lightly muted case colors. Triggerguard retains some of the original blue finish, The frame plate has most of the original blue finish. Stock and forearm have some nicks and dings. Rubber recoil pad has been added. $6,000 - $8,000
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394 ** W.J. Jeffrey Boxlock Double Rifle .400 express caliber, 24� barrels, S/N 18928. Marked on the left and right side of frame W.J. Jeffrey & Co. Express leaf rear barrel sight, front ramp blade sight. Center rib is matted. Case colored boxlock frame. Rust blue barrels. All of the proof marks on the water table. Checkered forearm. The rifle has been restocked by a professional that did an outstanding job. Fleur de lis checkered pistol grip with horn cap, skeletonized butt plate. Original finely checkered forearm. Barrels retain most of the original blue finish. The frame with sharp and crisp markings and engraving with a dull gray look. The forearm is very good. Buttstock is excellent restock, metal to wood fit is excellent. Stock blends in well and does not distract from the look, Bores are excellent and mechanically excellent. Overall an excellent example of an English classic double rifle. $6,000 - $10,000
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395 ** Army Navy “Jungle Gun” Paradox 12 gauge, 28” barrels, S/N 3794. Blued barrels, case colored boxlock action. Marked on the sides of the frame Army Navy CSL, the same on each side. Marked on the barrels Army Navy CSL and on the other barrel The Cordite Jungle Gun. Double triggers rifled sights, smoothbore to about 12” from the muzzle is rifled. Checkered stock with rounded pistol grip and checkered forearm. Hard rubber buttplate. Cased in the original Leather trunk case with Army & Navy CSI. Barrels retain nearly all of the original blue finish. The frame is a shiny mottled gray. Bottom triggerguard and foreplate have most of the bright blue finish. The stock has been refinished. Checkered is excellent. Bores are bright and shiny excellent. Mechanically excellent. Outside of the case has darkened. Original lining is excellent. $6,500 - $10,000
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396 Cased Holland & Holland Hammer Double Rifle .375 2.5 caliber, 28” barrels, S/N 17665. Matching numbers. Blued barreled with case hardened frame, hammers, triggerguard and grip cap. Checkered forend and grip with carved cheek piece and rubber recoil pad. Matted ramped blade front sight with ivory insert, 100-, 200-, and 300yard folding leaf leaf sights on matted rib. Barrels marked “HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 38.NEW BOND STREET, LONDON” and “WINNER OF ALL THE ‘FIELD’ RIFLE TRIALS, LONDON.” Sideplates marked with Holland and Holland name. Mounts mostly plain with fine scroll work on borders, with screw heads showing additional scroll work and geometric motifs. Comes in non-original green felt lined case. Fine. Nearly all of the blued finish remains on barrels with some very minor wear to muzzles. Frame has taken on a pleasing pewter gray patina with some trace remnants of case hardening behind hammers and visibly bright case hardening on grip cap. Stock shows a sliver of missing repaired wood on toe, with some minor areas of missing wood around upper forward edge of forend. Bores are very good, some minor wear to edges of rifling with very minor old pitting to lands. $6,500 - $10,000
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397 * Cased Franz Sodia Superimposed Three Barrel Rifle/Shotgun Set 20ga/20ga, .375 H&H Magnum/.375 H&H Magnum, .300 Win. Mag./.300 Win. Mag., S/N 16913. All numbers matching. Length of pull 14.5”, drop at heel 1.75”, drop at comb 1.25”. Blued finish, checkered forend and grip, carved cheek piece. Horn triggerguard. Barrels fitted with blade front sights and rear block sights on matted ribs with claw-style scope mounts. Barrels marked with caliber, proof marks, and Bohler steel markings. Left sideplate finely engraved with herd of deer, broad scrolls and geometric patterns around screw heads. Right sideplate similarly engraved with a group of hares running through wooded scene with additional game birds in brush. Bottom of frame shows water buffalo with broad scroll motifs and floral geometric design on screw head. Grip cap also shows fine floral engravings around circumference with scroll work. Bottom of frame also marked “FRANZ SODIA FERLACH.” Comes in fitted green velvet-lined leather case with Carl Zeiss Diatal-D 4x32 scope and sling. Fine. Only the most minor of wear to barrel finish with very light scratches. Some handling marks on stock but no serious cracks, splits, or other serious damage. Rifle bores have some fouling that is easily cleaned. Shotgun barrels are very good; clean and bright, possibly unfired. $6,000 - $10,000
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398 Cased Purdey Double Rifle 450-400 caliber, 28” barrel lengths, S/N 15242, finely banknote style engraved, blue and case hardened finish, Finely figure walnut stock with cheek piece and pistol grip. Finely checkered Walnut forearm. The stock has the original leather covered recoil pad. In the original oak and leather covered case with James Purdey & Sons label. Factory information states: Rifle no 15242, Completed August 1895, for J. Baxendale, A hammerless non-ejector double rifle, weight 8lb 1 1/4oz, Caliber 450/400, barrels 28” Whitworth Steel with flat roughed rib, Stock 15 1/4”, Notes: Action with third grip and side-clips, safety on scears and triggers, Stock with pistolgrip and cheek-piece and Silver’s recoil pad. Excellent condition as refinished. The checkered walnut stock and forearm rate excellent with minor dings and scratches. It retains most of the blue and case hardened finish. The barrel address is light but still legible while overall scroll and floral engraving is still crisp. Bores are excellent, bright, and shiny. $20,000 - $40,000
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399 Cased Set of Consecutively Numbered Purdey Shotguns A) This particular matched pair of side by side shotguns was completed in 1888 for A.R. Blackwood according to information provided by the consignor. Both shotguns have 30” barrels, 2 1/2” chambers, choked modified/modified on this gun and improved modified/ improved modified on gun “B”, with extractors. The barrels, triggerguard and break lever are blue with case hardened frame, locks and forearm hardware. The frame, side locks, triggerguard, break lever and forearm hardware are engraved with fine English scrollwork. Each lock is marked “J. PURDEY & SONS” and the bottom of the frame is marked “PURDEY’S / PATENT.” The breech end of “A” is marked “1” and “B,” “2”. The top of the ribs are marked “J. PURDEY & SONS AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET LONDON MADE OF SIR JOSEPH PRESSED STEEL.” Each barrel set is numbered to its respective gun and the flats are marked with various English proof marks. Polished double triggers, cocking indicators, tang mounted safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” and mounted with checkered extra fancy English walnut splinter forearm and straight grip stock with tear drop flats, solid leather recoil pad and silver initial oval. The set is complete in an oak and leather case with brass corner protectors, leather straps and handle and circular brass plaque mounted on the outside of the lid. The case is lined with wine-colored velvet. There are three leather labels affixed to the inside of the lid, one is stats on this shotgun, Purdey & Sons label and opening instructions. In the case are a brass tool with female threads and wooden handle, screwdriver, a brass oiler, four snap caps, cleaning tools, and a three-piece wood and brass cleaning rod. Length of pull is 14 5/8” on “A” and 14 3/4” on “B”. BBL: 30 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/casehardened Serial Number: 12848 160
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B) Engraved J. Purdey & Sons Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun Described in “A”. BBL: 30 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 12849 A) Near mint as professionally refurbished with nearly all of the blue and casehardened finishes remaining, and only light storage/handling marks. The wood is excellent with a few minor dings and handling marks. The checkering remains sharp. The rib marking is fading, but readable. Mechanically excellent. B) Near mint as professionally refurbished with nearly all of the blue and case hardened finishes remaining, and only light storage/handling marks. The wood is excellent with a few minor dings and handling marks. The checkering remains sharp. The rib marking is fading, but readable. Mechanically excellent. The case shows some minor scuffs and dents on the exterior and the interior is near mint, as are all of the accessories. $20,000 - $30,000
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400 *Cased Famars Excalibur Over/Under Side-lock Two-Barrel Shotgun Set Beautifully and artistically crafted engraved 2-barrel cased side lock shotgun set by Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli. The first over and under matte vented barrel number “I” in gilt measures 32” with a front bead sight. The top barrel is choked at CYL and the bottom at IM. The bottom of the barrel marked in gilt “CBSS Okate SC-USA.” The left side of the barrel marked “Abbiatico & Salvinelli.” 12 gauge with a 2 3/4” chamber. The second over and under matte vented barrel number “II” in gilt measures 32” with a front bead sight. Top barrel is choked at IM and bottom barrel is at M. Bottom of the barrel marked in gilt “CBSS Okate SC-USA.” Left side of the barrel marked “Abbiatico & Salvinelli.” 12 gauge with a 2 3/4” chamber. The receiver and sidelocks are tastefully engraved by S. Milan with games scenes. The left side of the lock engraved on a matte finish with duck scene bordered by leaf and vine design. The right side of the lock is engraved on a matte finish with duck scene bordered by leaf and vine design. The bottom of the receiver engraved on a matte finish with 2 pheasants with one flushing into the air. The scene again is bordered by leaf and vine design. Marked on the bottom of the receiver “Abbiatico & Salvinelli.” S/N FO345 marked on the receiver flat. Leaf and vine engraved pattern on the triggerguard, receiver, and upper tang. The break action is engraved in shape of pheasant. Stainless finish with blue barrels and fancy checkered pistol grip and fore end circassian walnut stock. Single trigger and black recoil pad. Comes in combination lock Famars case with an extra engraved triggerguard and recoil pad. LOP measures 15” and the drop at the comb is 1” and at the heel is 1.25”. This shotgun is in excellent condition retaining nearly all the blue finish on the barrels with light wear to the muzzles. The frame and engraving are sharp and crisp with beautiful game scenes. The stocks are excellent with only minor handling wear. Bores are excellent and mechanically functional. $20,000 - $30,000
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401 ** Jeffrey’s Double Rifle 400 exp caliber, 24” barrels, S/N 18949. Barrels are marked W. Jeffreys & Co, 15 King St. St James London. Four-leaf rear barrel sight, front ramp with blade. Finely banknote-engraved boxlock frame with W. Jeffrey & Co London in banners. Finely checkered splinter forearm and checkered pistol grip with horn cap. Steel skeleton engraved buttplate. Barrels have been reblued and expertly done. Barrels retain most that finish. The frame is finished in a gray finish, the engraving and markings are sharp and crisp. The stock has a few nicks and dings. Overall a very good example of this classic double rifle used in Africa. $6,500 - $12,000
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402 ** Wm J. Jeffrey 400 Express Double Rifle 400 Express caliber, 24� barrels, S/N 13916. Finely banknote-engraved frame finished in case colors, blued barrels with three-leaf rear barrel sight and ramped front sight with the blade. Finely checkered forearm with checkered pistol grip stock, rubber recoil pad. Silver escutcheon inlay in the bottom of stock with sling eyelets. The barrel retains most of the original blue finish with some light freckling on the side of the left barrel. The frame retains most of the original case colors just light darkened. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Overall this is an excellent big game rifle built for Africa. $8,500 - $15,000
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403 * Cased Famars Patriot Over/Under Shotgun The Patriot is an over and under shotgun by famed Italian maker Famars di Abbiatco & Salvinelli. It is a 2 barrel set with a beautifully crafted walnut case. The case has 3 gold plaques inside. The middle plaque near the hinge is marked “Bespoken For” over “Mr. Charles E. Speck.” The plaque on the inside right near all the accessories is an oval plaque marked “The Patriot” over “Honoring The Souls of 9/11.” The bottom plaque is marked “The Patriot” over “Owner: Mr. Charles E. Speck” over “Maker: Famars di Abbiatco & Salvinelli” over “Engraver: Aldo Rizzini” over “Case: Peter Kogul, Double Gun Cases and Accessories.” The first barrel of the set is marked in gilt “I” and on the left side of the barrel in script “Famars Italy.” The barrel measures 29.5” with a matte vented rib to a front bead sight and blue finish. 12 gauge with 2 3/4” chamber with screw in chokes. The second barrel is marked in gilt “II” and on the left side in script “Famars Italy.” The barrel measures 32” with a matte vented rib to front bead sight. 12 gauge with 2 3/4” chamber and the barrels are choked at IM. The receiver has a matte stainless finish with a simplistic but delicate banknote-style engraving marked “Abbiatico Salvinelli” on the right and left side, upper tang, break action and triggerguard. The bottom of the receiver has delicate patriotic American flag rising from a rose bush with with a vine wrapped around the flag pole surrounded by a banknote-style engraved background. Above the American flag is marked “The Patriot 9/11/2001” over “Excalibur BL.” The flat of the receive is marked with S/N FO 315. Fancy checkered pistol grip and fore end circassian walnut stock with leather wrapped recoil pad. Single trigger. LOP is 14.5”, drop at comb is 1” and at the heel 1.25”. This shotgun is in excellent condition retaining nearly all the blue finish on the barrels with light wear to the muzzles. The frame and engraving are sharp and crisp with simple but beautiful scenes. The stock is excellent with only minor handling wear. Bores are excellent and mechanically functional. $20,000 - $30,000
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404 Orante LePage Moutier Percussion Target Pistol .47 caliber, 10.5” swamped octagonal-to-decahexagonal barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, ebony stock. Chiseled engraved decorations on barrel at breech and muzzle, with the lock and all the iron furniture engraved en-suite. The two top angled barrel flats are marked in Gothic script: Mfg. Por LePage Moutier Arqur and Brevete A Paris. Ebony stock relief carved on the fluted grip, the counterpane and at the forend tip with flowing foliate themes. Fixed sights, micro-groove style rifling. Produced circa 1842-1865. Very good. Metal cleaned to bright, with scattered light surface oxidation and discoloration. Engraving remains crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, but hammer will release on half-cock. Bore very good with scattered light pitting. Stock cleaned with a tight grain crack at the rear lock screw and some scattered bumps and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
405 ** 1917 Artillery Luger with Reproduction Holster 9MM caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 3299. All parts have matching numbers. Dated on the toggle 1917. Blue finish with some parts finished in a straw color. Checkered walnut grips original to the pistol. Magazine does not match the pistol numbers, but is an original Luger magazine. Reproduction leather holster. The pistol retains most of the original blue finish. Some wear to the high edges. Bore is bright and shiny. Grips are very good. Overall a very good example of an artillery Luger. $1,000 - $2,000
406 ** CZ 75 Kadet with .22 Long Rifle Conversion Kit .22 long rifle/9 mm Luger caliber, 4.5” barrel length, S/N 6812L. The left side of the slide marked “CZ 75 Kadet.” The left side of the frame marked “Made in Czech Republic.” The right side of the frame marked “CZ-USA, Kansas City, KS.” Three-dot sights with front blade and rear adjustable notched sight. Blue finish with black plastic grips. Comes with an extra magazine and 9mm Luger conversion kit. Retains nearly all the blue finish with very light handling wear. The grips are very good with minor wear. Bore is good and mechanically functional. $800 - $1,200
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407 * Bernardelli Model 1100 .22 long rifle caliber, 5.75” barrel length, S/N 25946. Left side of the slide marked “V. Bernadelli Model 1100 - Cal. .22 L.R.” over “Gardone, VT. Made in Italy.” The right side of the slide marked “Inter Arms” over “Alexandria, Virginia.” Front blade sight with white dot. Rear adjustable notched sight. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. Thumb rest on the left side of the grips. Comes in Bernardelli case. Good to very good condition retaining most of the blue with wear to the high edges and some handling wear. Grips are good with some nicks and dings. Bore is good and can clean to better. Mechanically functional. $800 - $1,000
409 Sig Arms P210-6 .22 Conversion Kit in Factory Blue Box .22 long rifle caliber, 5” barrel length, S/N P319271. Left side of the slide marked with caliber markings next to Sig logo. Right side of the slide marked “Made in Switzerland.” Front blade sight and rear notched sight. Comes with a magazine and tool in the original conversion box. Likenew condition retaining all the finish. The original box is in excellent condition. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
408 ** Webley Mark IV w/ .22 Conversion Kit Installed & Original .455 Cylinder .22 caliber, and 455 calibers extra cylinder, 7” barrel, S/N 379210. Top left of frame marked Mark IV, with British proof marks, Webley patent marks, England marked on the left side of the frame near the grips. Blue finish with checkered hard rubber grips and lanyard ring on the underside of the butt. Retaining most of the blue finish with some wear to the edges. The cylinder with some thinning of blue. Grips are very good. Bore is excellent. Mechanically fine. $1,000 - $1,500
410 Rare Folding Trigger Pillock Pepperbox by J.R. Cooper .21 caliber, 1.875” barrel cluster, no S/N. Blued finish, checked walnut grip with German silver grip cap. Double action, bar hammer, 6-shot folding trigger pill lock pepperbox with post-1813 Birmingham proofs. Frame and hammer engraved with tight foliate scrolls, and on the reverse REGD 7th DECR 1843 / No 86 and on the obverse J.R. COOPER. Joseph Rock Cooper was one of the larger and more successful of the Birmingham gun makers and a founding member of the Birmingham Small Arms Trade. He later was a principle partner in the firm of Cooper & Goodman and during the period was considered “principal designer and manufacturer of British pepperbox revolvers” (Bailey), along with Joseph Bentley. Very good. Retains minute traces of finish with a mostly oxidized plum patina, showing some minor surface roughness and very light pitting on the frame and in the pill lock recesses. Most of the engraving remains crisp, markings remain mostly legible. Mechanically functional, fair bores that are heavily oxidized. Grip with some wear, scattered mars and minor chipping around the grip strap. $1,000 - $1,500 MAY 1, 2019 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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411 Cased Set Joseph Lang Percussion Double-Barrel Pistols Belonging To Marquess Of Cholmondeley .550 bore diameter, 3.5� barrel. Engraved back-action percussion locks with safeties. Engraved patent breech, Marked on the rib of the barrels J. Lang Haymarket London. Swivel ramrods. Checkered stocks with engraved patchbox in the bottom of the stocks. Engraved triggerguards. Cased in a double casing of mahogany with flask and mold, rosewood ramrod. Label inside the case marked Lang Gun & Pistol Maker. Also housed in the original leather carrying case with a brass plate marked Marquess of Cholmondelay. In 1815 he was created Earl of Rocksavage, in the County of Chester. Both pistols are in outstanding condition, retaining most of the Damascus finish very light thinning. Locks and hammers are very sharp and crisp retaining most of the case colors just lightly muted. Triggerguards retain most of the bright fire blue finish. Safeties and swivel ramrods retain most of the fire blue finish. Stock retain most of the original varnished finish. Case and accessories are excellent and the leather carrying case. This is an outstanding pair of percussion pistols with history of ownership. Marquess of Cholmondeley $18,000 - $25,000
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412 * Walther PP Interarms Pistol in the Original Box with Two Magazines .22 caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 31561LR. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips and German medallions. Interarms marked on the right side of the frame. New in the box. $1,000 - $1,500
413 ** Walther PP Interarms with Test Target 9MM caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 32977. Marked on the left side of the frame Made in West Germany. Brown checkered wood grips with medallions. In the original red lizard grain two-piece box with pamphlets and target. New in the box. $1,000 - $2,000
414 ** Walther PP 7.65 caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 349892. Marked in a small box Nds on the frame and on the slide. Also marked with a German Imperial eagle over N. Interarms marked on the right side of the frame. Blue finish with black hard rubber grips. The red lizard box with instruction manual and extra magazine. Box with the same serial number. The pistol is new in the box. $1,000 - $1,500
415 ** Post War P38 with Test Target 9MM caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 321028. Interarms marking on the right side of the slide. Black finish, lightweight frame. Black plastic grips. In a red grained box. With target and pamphlet. New in the box. $1,000 - $1,500
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416 * Sig Arms P 210-6 Pistol with Factory Blue Box and Test Target 9 mm parabellum caliber, 4.75” barrel length, S/N P318462. Left side of the slide marked with Sig logo next to “P. 210-6.” The barrel is marked with Sig logo next to “9Para.” Right side of the slide action marked “Made in Switzerland.” Front blade sight and rear notched sight. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. Comes in original Sig box with extra magazine. This Sig pistol is like new in the box retaining nearly all the blue finish with excellent grips. The bore is excellent and mechanically functional. The foam in the box has some deterioration. $2,500 - $3,500
417 * Sig Sauer P226 .22 L.R. caliber, 4.5” barrel length, S/N U 815818. Left side of the slide marked “Sig Sauer 22LR.” Right side of the barrel marked “Sig Sauer .22LR.” Right side of the slide marked in white “P226.” Right side of the frame marked with 2-line address. Three-dot sights with front blade sight and rear adjustable sight. Blue finish with black textured grips marked “Sig Sauer.” Comes in blue hard shell case with extra magazine. Like-new condition. $800 - $1,200
418 ** Walther PPK DRP Marked and Holster 7.65 Caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 953949. Marked on the left side of frame DKP. Blue finish, brown plastic grips with Walther log. Leather holster. This pistol retains most of the original blue finish with a little wear to the high edges. The holster in very good condition. $1,500 - $2,500
419 ** German Artillery Luger with Drum Magazine 9mm caliber, 12” barrel, S/N 2742. Date 1917 over the toggle, mixed numbers on some of the parts. Marked Germany on the rear sight band on the left side in the center. Crudely checkered walnut grips. Comes with a drum magazine. Overall this pistol is good to very good. Has some of the rust blue finish. Bore is excellent and mechanically good. $1,000 - $3,000
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420 Silver Mounted Scottish Dress Dirk Late 19th-early 20th century. 11.5” single-edged blade with 5.75” fuller and 6” ridged spine. 1.375” wide, overall length 17.25” overall length. Bogwood grips carved in traditional Scottish basketweave design with silver pins at intersections of carving. Silver mountings in floral forms with amber glass cairngorms. Leather scabbard with silver mountings in broad scroll foliate motifs. Includes utility knife and fork set. Very good. Blade is mostly bright with some scattered oxidation and one minor chip in blade. Some wear to finish on high areas of grips and fading of caringorm color. Solver has a pleasing patina which highlights the dimensional qualities of the mounts. Scabbard shows some wear on edges. A fine example of a vintage silver mounted Scottish dress dirk. $1,200 - $1,600
421 Stiletto Naval Dirk 18th-19th century. 9.25” triangular blade, 13.25” overall. Blade fire glued and gilt with floral motifs. Flat hilt with floral motifs and flaming bomb. Scabbard suspended by two gilt rings. Good to very good. Bluing shows some brightness with a good amount of gilding remaining. Non-blued portion of blade shows a pewter coloration. Brass mounts are bright with a pleasing luster. $1,200 - $1,600
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422 A Long Koto Period Japanese Samurai sword or Nodachi The blade with 39 inch cutting edge of shobu tsukuri form with no yokote line. An ancient sword with suguha hamon (straight temper line) running off the edge 6 inches forward of the ha-machi. Tang is ubu (unaltered) with one mekugi-ana (hole). Blade is in a fair state of polish with a number of kizu (flaws) and minor spider rust. Nakago (tang) shows great age. Mounted in an old honoki wood shirasaya. $1,000 - $2,000
423 A Late Koto Japanese Samurai Sword of Katana Length Signed Kanemitsu in Shirasaya The blade with 26.5 inch cutting edge with o-suriage (greatly shortened) nakago (tang), niji mei (two character signature) Kanemitsu, in shirasaya. Blade is in almost full modern polish with several extremely minor areas of rust and a few tateware (minor grain openings) in the shinogi. Midare hamon (wavy temper line) and silver foil habaki. $1,000 - $1,500
424 A Fine Long Edo Period Japanese Naginata Sword (Polearm) in Period Mounts The massive katana length 24 inch (2 shaku) mumei (unsigned) blade of naginata form with long ubu (unaltered) nakago (tang). In full Edo period mounts comprising fine oak shaft decorated with gold lacquered rope bands, sentoku (brass) tsuba and original blackened iron buttcap. Black lacquer saya with red banded highlights. The condition of the blade is good overall with visible hamon (temper line). The mounts are crisp with only minor losses to lacquer. This is a particularly fine and unusually complete large pole arm used by samurai, ashigaru (foot soldiers), and sohei (warrior monks). Makes for superb display in any collection of samurai weapons. $2,000 - $4,000
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425 A Good Shin Shinto Period Japanese Sword (Katana) in Edo Period Mounts Signed Yoshitsugu The heavy blade measured 28 inches and is wide and thick with ko-midare hamon (temper line) with shakudo habaki. The mounts of sentoku (brass) all en suite comprising fuchi, kasher, koiguchi and kojiri, Black roiro saya decorated with gold mon in hiramakie. The blade in good state of polish with one small fukure (blister) in the had (grain) just above the temper line. Saya in good condition with minor damage missing the kurikata. The tsukamaki incomplete. A good long katana from the late Edo Period in period koshirae (mounts). $1,200 - $1,500
426 Scarce and Desirable WWII Mantetsu Japanese Army Officer’s Samurai Sword with Blade Forged from Manchurian Railway Steel The 26 inch long blade with Mantetsu style suguha (straight) hamon (temper line) and finely forged nakago (tang) with characteristic high quality yasurimei (file marks) and Mantetsu signature and date. Blade in good polish with minor staining and a score mark just forward of the habaki. The army mounts are in fair condition and complete. Mantetsu swords are considered Japanese WWII patriotic weapons and are highly collectible. $1,000 - $1,500
427 Fine D-Guard Japanese WWII Army Officer’s Samurai Sword The 27.5 inch oil tempered one piece steel blade in almost full bright original polish. Brass hilt retains considerable original gilding. Nickel plated scabbard with rust spotting. Same (ray skin) gripof good quality with one grip wire sprung. A fine example of this variation. $500 - $800 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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428 A Fine and Rare Japanese Kanbun Shinto Sword (Katana) by the Renowned Mizuta Kunishige The blade with 27 and 1/8th inch cutting edge and wild gunome-midare thick hamon (temper line) and ara nie (martensite crystals) characteristic of the Mizuta School. The ubu (unaltered) nakago (tang) with finely executed sujikai yasurimei (file marks) rich Kanbun period patination and full Bitchu (no) Kuni Mizuta Ju Kunishige signature. The excellence of the calligraphy and quality of the workmanship in the blade makes it more tham likely this is an autograph work by the master of the Mizuta school. Blade has a fine gold foil habaki and a very old shirasaya. Condition is nearly full very old and beautiful polish with a few minor ware (longitudinal openings in the grain as a result of frequent polishings) none serious, a few microscopic chips and one very minor chip to the point. This is a rare maker and a beautiful sword. $3,000 - $5,000
429 A Good Late Koto/Early Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Samurai Mounts The blade with 27.25 inch cutting edge and exuberant choji-midare hamon (temper line) of excellent quality. Full samurai mounts including kinko (soft metal) dragon tsuba. Nakago (tang) is o-suriagi (cut down from longer blade) with three mekugi-ana (holes) and excellent patina. Silvered copper habaki. Tsuka (grip) with sentoku (brass) fuchi kashira and gilt dragon menuki. Plain brown lacquer saya with old re-lacquer missing sekigane (hook). Condition of the blade is exceptional in full bright late 19th century sashikome polish with every detail visible and no discernible flaws. A truly splendid samurai sword that should be submitted to NBTHK shinsa for official appraisal as to the maker. $3,000 - $5,000
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430 Japanese Suit of Armor 19th century, Tokuwaga period (1600-1868). The Kabuto (helmet) made of 16 lacquered steel riveted plates on Hachibronze stepped chrysanthemum form Maidate (top mount) with 5 parts, each with different patina, gracefully curving lacquered steel Fukigayeshi, finely tooled and painted leather-covered bronze Maizashi (front bill) with rows of branching flowers, attached to Hachi with bronze rivets, to which is affixed a bronze Tsunomoto (crest mount stem), Shikoro (neck guard) is made of 5 graduated lacquered steel curving plates, including the plate from which the Fukigayeshi unfurl, all with blue silk cord binding with the last plate or the Hishinui-no-ita decorated with three horizontal rows of white, orange and white silk cord laced through eyelets; interior with hand-quilted cotton liner in blue with border of floral printed cotton and interior of Maizashi is finished in red lacquer with blue silk cords for mounting other parts of the armor. Museum accession number on underside of Maizashi. The Menpo (face mask) is a half-mask-style with eyes left uncovered, in matching bronze-colored lacquer with removable nose piece to which is attached a hair mustache and upper lip finished in red lacquer, small goatee on chin with oval mouth opening; attached to the underside of the Menpo is a lacquered leather Yodare-Kake (front neck guard) made of 5 curving pieces with blue silk cord binding; interior of Menpo is also finished in red lacquer and has museum accession number. The Do (body armor) is made of 44 bronze-colored lacquered steel plates, riveted together with two bronze chrysanthemum mounts with rings attached to front. The Do is in four main pieces all attached with sliding hinge pins and the matching finished steel Watgami (shoulder straps) also have bronze chrysanthemum eyelets for blue silk cord mounts. There are six Kusazuri (skirt), each made of five lacquered leather curing plates with matching blue silk cord bindings and the lower with three horizontal rows of white, orange and white silk cord decorations as on the Hishinui-no-ita. The Do is all lined with original embroidered, quilted and cottonstuffed linen and silk padding. The Teoi [Kote] (arm mail) is bronze chain mail with inserted bronzed lacquered leather ornaments with SenDan-No-Ita (hand cover) all over linen and silk fabric sleeve with plates at top for mounting to the Do. The Sode (arm pit shield) is beautifully made of 6 curving steel plates with heavy built-up lacquer vertical reeding, finished in gilt, all laced together with from top to bottom green, tan, light blue, white and indigo blue silk lacings. The Hai-Date (thigh guards) are each made of four overlapping rows of eleven lacquered leather plates, laced together before they were lacquered with red ground and large bronzed chrysanthemum pattern in center, all attached to linen and cotton backing with silk lacings. The Sune-Ate (calf guard) is made of four curved pieces of lacquered steel with bronzed finish, attached to each other with chain mail, and mounted on leather and embroidered cotton backing. This suit lacks the Kuwagata (helmet crest) and the Tsuranuki shoes. Quilted padding for most parts are stained from sweat and soiled with tears and some fabric loss. Lacquer is chipped and flaking in many places. A few of the lacquered leather plates from the Hai-Date are missing. This suit has obviously seen real life use, likely even combat, as indicated by the use and wear patterns on the various parts. Overall condition is very good, but does need some professional restoration, mainly of fabrics. $2,000 - $4,000
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431 A Fine Early Koto Possibly Nanboku-cho Period Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Splendid Silver Tokugawa Ito No Maki Tachi Mounts The 27.5 inch blade with strong sori (curvature) and well cut horimono (carvings) in the form of superb bo hi (grooves) running from the boshi (blade tip) through the nakago (tang). The hamon (temper line) of complex suguha (straight) almost a ko-choji (small jagged) characteristic of early Koto or possibly Nanboku-cho (1336 to 1392) period, The nakago showing great age with two mekugi-ana (holes) unsigned. Two piece habaki with six serrated silver seppa (washers). The tachi form tsuba appears to be of solid silver with twelve relief Tokugawa mon all on a fine nanako (punched) ground. Complete tachi mounts of silver including ashi (hangers) all with Tokugawa mon on a nanako ground en suite with tsuba. Beautiful lacquered saya (scabbard) with gold Tokugawa mon in raised gold hiramakie lacquer. Blade in fair condition with some rust pitting and one kizu on left side near monouchi (striking part of blade). Silver Tokugawa mounts in excellent condition. Saya (scabbard) is split with some losses. This is a splendid and beautifully mounted tachi and with careful restoration will be spectacular. $4,000 - $6,000
432 A Fine and Rare Edo Period Pair of Japanese Samurai Swords (Daisho) in Matching Soft Metal (Kinko) Mounts Soft metal mounted daisho are among the most sought after Japanese swords as well as the rarest. The katana blade measures 28 inches along the cutting edge and is signed on the ubu (uncut) nakago (tang) with two mekugi-ana (holes)) Tsuda Echizen Sukehiro gi mei (period imitator’s signature as Sukehiro like Rembrandt had his own followers who imitated his work and used the master’s signature). The blade is cut with bo hi (grooves). Hamon (temper line) of sawtoothed choji in the style of Tsuda Sukehiro. The wakizashi blade is 17.5 inches mu mei (unsigned) ubu (uncut) with bo hi en suite with the katana. Both blades have matching silver foil habaki. The tsuba are a true dasho (pair) of good kinko (soft metal) with gamboling shishi (mythical Japanese dogs) in fine shakudo nanako. Tsuka (handles) are a daisho of shakudo nanako with gilt dragons and gilt flower menuki. Sayas (scabbards) of good adventurine lacquer and match as well. Tsuka maki (silk wrap) on katana mostly missing. Wrap on wakizashi fraying. Blade condition on both swords is good but will need polish. This is a very desirable and fine kinko mounted daisho in need of thoughtful restoration but once accomplished will be truly lovely and valuable. $6,000 - $8,000 178
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433 Fine and Rare Shin-Shinto Period Japanese Samurai Sword (O-Katana) Signed and Dated in Handachi (half-tachi) Mounts The massive 33 inch blade with wild choji midare hamon (temper line) is signed and dated Sukekuni with 12 character signature and Shin-Shinto date. Nakago (tang) with well cut yoko yasuri (file marks). Good iron sukashi (pierced) tsuba. Tsuka (handle) with kasher decorated in katakiri (incised) vines and large git dragon menuki. Fuchi absent. Wrap and saya (scabbard) of fine quality. Condition of blade is in nearly full bright polish with no visible kizu (flaws) and all details clear. Condition of mounts is excellent. Saya (scabbard) has dry tar where one of the decorative menuki (applied later) is missing. A very fine and exceptionally large katans in original 19th century samurai mounts. $6,000 - $8,000
434 Superb Japanese Koshirae 18.25” overall length. Shagreen grip with imperial mon motif on hilt mountings with additional imperial mon on bright red lacquerware scabbard. Kozuka similarly adorned with gold imperial mon. Bottom of scabbard shows craftsman signature. Very good. Some wear to gold tones with outline of kozuka insert visible. $2,000 - $4,000
435 Shin-Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) with Horimono (Carving) of Fudo-Myo-o Blade length 28”, overall length 39.75”. Fine soft metal mounted Shin-Shinto katana signed and dated with horimono of Fuydo Myu and dragon chasing a pearl. Blade has a ko-choji temper line 28” long, with o-kissaki. Tang has good shin-shinto rust, three character signature and five character date. Soft fuchi kashira and oversized samurai menuki, tsuba is shakudo nanako with gamboling shishi. Blade has spider rust on both sides and some extremely minor pitting, tsuba in good condition, kurikuta and kojiri. A good shin-shinto katana worthy of a good polish. $5,000 - $7,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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436 Japanese WWII Imperial Hand Forged Marine Samurai Sword 14 - A good hand-made Japanese WWII Imperial Marine samurai sword signed “Masa Shige ?” broad blade with an almost sudare-type temper on the right side and complex straight temper on the right, 26.5” blade. The tang well signed with 6-character signature and star inspection stamp. Polishing marks visible. Hilt of typical Marine-style still retaining an original knot and good wrap. The lightweight brown lacquered composition scabbard, overall in acceptable condition. This is a handmade water-tempered traditional samurai sword, not to be confused with the usual oil tempered sword. $800 - $1,600
437 Japanese WWII Officer’s Sword 26” oil-tempered single-edged blade. Blade in standard issue Japanese officer mounts and metal scabbard. Both sides of tang show multi-character signature. Good condition with some lacquer damage to scabbard. Blade in almost full polish with only a few minor scratches. $600 - $800
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438 David Conner Breech Loading Firearm Patent: Model No. 160,880 March 16th 1875 11” overall. The invention relates to an improvement in that class of breech loading firearms which have a breech-piece swinging to the rear in the plane of the barrel, and particularly to an improvement in the Robertson and Simpson payent of March 13, 1866; the object being to more securely lock the breech piece. The invention consists in constructing the breech-piece and guard-lever so that a shoulder on the guard-lever will interlock with the corresponding shoulder on the breech-piece when the breech is closed. Excellent. $700 - $1,000
439 J.P. Taylor Breech Loading Firearm Patent: Model No. 138, 711 J. P. Taylor’s patent model for the improvement on breech loading firearms is constructed of wood and metal trigger, triggerguard and bolt. The model measures a little of 12”. The intent of this patent was for superior simplicity of the breech and safety from fouling. Patent number 138,711 was granted on May 6, 1873. Very good overall condition. $700 - $1,000
440 Julius Elson Breech Loading Firearm Patent: Model No. 64,650 May 7, 1867 8” x 6.5” Wood and metal. Patented May 14, 1867. Julius Elson’s improvement to the breechloading system included a complicated system of levers and cams, which raised and lowered the breech block relative to the hammer’s position. Good overall, some missing wood and darkening of metal pieces. Mostly mechanically functional with care. Further technical information regarding this device may be found on the official website of the United States Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov. $700 - $1,000
441 J.M. Mason Breech Loading Firearm Patent: Model No. 117, 906 This patent model by J.M. Mason was an improvement on breech loading firearms. Patent model 117,906 was used to improve on the design of breech loading firearms by having a solid breech block with a thumb piece to swivel the breech in an upward and downward manner with a hammer brace behind a solid fixed recoil barring that will be securely held in place. This design is well known in the “Rolling Block” models. Total length of the wood model is 9.5” in length. The right side shows the solid example of the breech with the right side showing the internal mechanics. Very good overall condition with light wear marks and scratches to the wood. $700 - $1,000
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442 Josiah.V. Meigs Breech Loading Firearm Patent: Model No. 36,721 October 21, 1862 23.5” overall length. This invention is to provide a simple and efficacious means for traversing the breech pin or plug back in forth in its socket in the line of the barrel in order to open and close the breech; and to this end the first branch of my improvement consists in imparting the proper movements to the breech plug by means of a pin or projection upon it, which traverses in a slot in a link pivoted at one end, so as to be capable of moving freely around its pivot, the curvature of the slot being such that the motion of the link round its pivot traverses the plug to permit the insertion or withdrawal of the cartridge case, and when the breech is closed to hold it firmly locked. Very good. $700 - $1,000
444 J.P. Taylor Machine Gun Patent: Model No. 174, 872 Wood patent model designed by J.P. Taylor for a machine gun patent. Measuring 14.75” in length and granted on March 14, 1876. The design and claim of this patent was that having a reciprocating lock or plunger with a pair of valves working in unison would feed the chamber while discharging the empty shell. Very good condition with very minimal handling wear. $1,000 - $1,500
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443 David Williamson Revolving Firearm Patent: Model No. 144, 815 Patent model by David Williamson for revolving firearms. Patent model is made from metal and measures 6” with the cylinder and barrel. Patent number 144,815 is an improvement patent on revolving firearms specifically cartridge extractions. The cartridge extractor made in sections extracts each cartridge in succession relieving any stress on the pivot pin or any other mechanisms. Patent granted on November 18, 1873. Good overall condition with some surface oxidation. $700 - $1,000
445 Unidentified Patent Model 8” x 1.5”. Mood and metal. While this model is unidentified, it bears a striking resemblance to the action used in the French Model 1866 Chassepot rifle. Partially functional, some missing wood. $700 - $1,000
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446 Possible Joseph Rider Rolling Block Patent Model 7.25” x 3.25”. Wood and brass. Model of a breech-loading firearm using a rolling-block type action, similar to types patented by Joseph Rider, half of whose designs were purchased by E. Remington and Sons in 1864. Unlike other rolling block designs used by Remington, the block of this particular design requires downward pressure before rearward travel is allowed. It also features what may be a rear sight aperture on the extended portion of the breech block. Good overall. A portion of the hammer has been broken off. Mechanically functional. $700 - $1,000
448 Patent Model For Azel .S. Lyman Accelerating Fire Arms February 26, 1878 15” l x 3”h. The purpose of this patent consists of accumulating power behind the projectile by the successive explosion of supplemental charges of powder after the explosion of the initial charge. This method consists on an enlargement made on the outer surface or periphery of the gun, and the forming of pockets or chambers for the supplemental charges all in this enlargement. $700 - $1,000
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447 G.W. Hughes and J.G. Pusey Magazine Firearm Patent: Model No. 49,409 23”x 3” and 16” x 4.75”. Wood and metal. Patented August 15, 1865. Hughes and Pusey’s patent on an improvement to magazine-fed firearms featured a tubular magazine in the butt which held the cartridges nearly upright, instead of the tail-to-tip configuration found in most examples of the period. Then the combination lever/trigger guard was operated, the cartridge would be lifted from the magazine and guided along a curved block into the receiver. The design also featured an indicator which alerted the operator to a cocked piece, as the weapon was further designed with an internal hammer. Mechanism does not function properly due to some broken and missing pieces. $700 - $1,000
449 Rare H.C. Fays Patent Model Breechloading Pocket Pistol .260 caliber, 2.625” octagonal-to-round barrel, marked on the top flat H.C. Fays Patent pocket rifle. Walnut grips. All metal is gray and sharp and crisp lines. Markings are clear. Grips are very good. $1,000 - $2,000
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450 E.A. F. Topperwein Patent Model Of Magazine Firearm Metal patent model designed by E.A.F. Topperwein to improve magazine fed firearms. The claim of this patent was to improve magazine fed firearms by the combination of the spring with the cartridge lifter and having the breech closer. Patent granted on September 14, 1875. Very good condition with a nice darkening patina throughout. $1,500 - $2,500
452 Patent Model E.H. Hawley Air Gun & Pistols Patent number 90,749, cast brass handle and copper barrels. One of the barrels operates as the pump. Hammer and trigger. Has the original tags. Very good to excellent overall. $1,500 - $3,000
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451 T.A. Orwig Projectile Patent Model Dated 1865 Wood and brass constructed patent model designed by T.A. Orwig for a projectile. The purpose of this patent was to design a projectile with a telescopic stem and wings that when fired the projectile’s own inertia and atmospheric pressure balances the projectile allowing it to be more accurate, faster and increase the range. Very good overall condition with a mustard color patina and light handling wear on the wood surfaces. $1,000 - $2,000
453 Geo H. Soule Patent Model For Breechloading Firearms Wood and metal constructed patent model designed by Geo H. Soule for breech-loading firearms. Dark stained wood marked on the left side “Geo H. Soule” over “Improve Breech Loading Gun” over “Jersey City, N.J.” over “1855.” The claim of this design is that by moving the lever or triggerguard forward it forces a cartridge from the magazine to the bore of the barrel. By moving the lever or triggerguard back the cam forces the cartilage in line with the bore of the barrel. Good condition retaining most of the original stain and paint. Missing the hammer and displaying minor handling wear. $1,500 - $3,000 BID LIVE ONLINE WITH
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454 Patent Model By R.J. Howland & Wm H. Elliot Adjustable Hammer Metal patent model designed by R.J. Howland and Wm. H. Elliot for an adjustable hammer. This design is an improvement for multi-barrel firearms. The claim is that by giving motion to one or more revolving firing points. The movable pieces and points are attached to and swing back and forth. Patent granted on February 9, 1864. Very good overall condition with light surface oxidation. $1,000 - $2,000
456 Patent Model For Dewitt G. Farrington Machine gun Wood and brass patent model designed by Dewitt G. Farrington machine gun. Granted on July 4, 1876, the claim was that the bullet end of the cartridge is heavier that the other end and could fall downward preventing the rotation of the carrier roll. This design was to make the mouth piece the size of the feed case which is roughly the size of the cartridge. This forces the cartridge to leave in a horizontal position. Very good condition with minimal handling wear. $1,500 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
455 Patent Model for Perry Breech-loading Firearms 2 patent models constructed of wood and metal designed by A.D Perry for breech -loading firearms. This is an improvement design and the claim is that the employment of the revolving segmental breech having its center of motion below and in line with the face of the breech of the barrel. Patent granted on November 28, 1854. Very good overall condition with minor handling wear. Patent tag is ripped in two but both pieces are present. $1,000 - $2,000
457 Patent Model Jas H. Merrill Breechloading Cannon Mar 22, 1859 Wood patent model, 12.5� length, 3.5� wide base or carriage. Brass breech which turns in and out for loading. Jas H. Merrill Breech-Loading Cannon Mar 22, 1859. Patent no 23306. Rare Item. Very good to excellent. $1,000 - $2,000
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458 Patent Model By N.S. Clement Breech-Loading Firearm May 27, 1856 Wood patent model designed by N.S. Clement for breech loading firearms. This is an improvement design on breech loading firearms claiming that by adding rubber that will perfectly fit the interior of the barrel thereby making it air and gas tight. Patent granted on May 27, 1856. Very good overall condition with light handling wear. $1,000 - $2,000
459 S.H. Harrison Patent Model For A magazine Fire-Arm Wood and metal constructed patent model designed by S.H. Harrison for a magazine firearm. This patent’s claim is an improvement in breech loading magazine fed firearms claiming that the curved lever pivoting with notches and finger engaging notch in the carrier in combination with the guard. Patent granted on June 24, 1879. Good condition overall with handling wear. $1,000 - $2,000
460 Patent Model By Silas Crispin Breech-Loading Firearm Wood constructed patent model by Silas Crispin on the breech loading firearm. The claim of this design was that by having a solid rotating breech block it would therefore reduce dirt and rust from clogging up the breech. Good condition. missing the trigger and light handling wear. $1,000 - $2,000
461 Patent Model By W.G. & P J. Dodge Breech-Loading Fire- Arm Wood patent model with brass trigger guard designed by W.G. & P.J. Dodge for breech loading firearms. The claim of this design was to enhance safety by designing the swinging breech block with the locking face or shoulder as described where the breech block fully locks before being entirely closed. Therefore, making the arm safer. Very good condition with handling wear. $1,000 - $1,500
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462 Patent Model W.H. Elliot Breech-Loading Firearm Wood and metal constructed patent model designed by W.H. Elliot. Granted on May 9, 1871 the claim of this patent was an improvement on breech loading firearms by combining the breech block and hammer with a cam and ratchet forcing the breech block back and forth to open and close the chamber by the backward movement of the hammer. Very good condition overall with very minimal handling wear. $1,500 - $2,500
463 Patent Model Geo H. Soule Breech-Loading Wood and metal patent model designed by Geo H. Soule on breech loading firearms. The claim of this patent is to construct the breech so to insert the cartridge by the means of the lever which acts as the plunger to force it tight into the bore. Very good overall condition with minor handling wear. $1,500 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
464 Wood Patent Model W.S, Smoot Breech-Loading Fire Arm Wood patent model designed by W.S. Smooth for breech loading firearms. Smoot’s patent was for the position and the operation of a solid breech block between the rear end of the chamber and the bearings of the frame in connection with the tumbler. Excellent condition with light handling wear. $1,000 - $1,500 MAY 1, 2019 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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465 Crimean War Surplus Enfield Parts French Cadet Musket .60 caliber, 31.5” barrel secured by three brass, spring retained bands, no S/N. Blued finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Matching assembly number 77 on nearly every part, including most screws. Unmarked Enfield-style percussion lock, barrel with Enfield-type bolster marked with a {crown} / P and a D, both in ovals at the breech and with numerous French arsenal and controller marks under the barrel, suggesting that it was produced at St. Etienne. The barrel also bears British crowned inspection stamps including a small {crown}/{broad arrow} and a {crown}/D/5 at the bolster. This indicates that the barrel, and likely the lock, were part of the contract of Enfields that British let to the French during the Crimean War to supplement their domestic manufacture of the arms. With the abrupt end of the war, the French contract, along with the American Robbins & Lawrence contract, was cancelled equally abruptly, leaving a supply of Enfield pattern parts on hand in both locations, as well as the appropriate manufacturing machinery. This cadet musket not only uses the left over Enfield pattern barrel and lock, but also the Enfield pattern side lock screw escutcheons and an Enfield pattern triggerguard and trigger. The lock appears to be a modified Enfield stock blank, cut to accept bandsprings and then mounted with French style brass barrel bands. A fixed lock rear sight was installed on the breech plug tang, a French pattern rifle front sight added to the barrel and a socket bayonet stud added under the barrel 1” from the muzzle. Sling swivels are mounted in the toe of the stock and on the middle barrel band. A button head steel ramrods of appropriate length with threads at the end is included. A very attractive French cadet musket made from left over Crimean War era Enfield parts. Very good. Retains thinning and dulling blue on the barrel with some scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, good bore with traces of the rifling, even though it was bored out to .60 and essentially smooth. Stock with scattered bumps and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
466 Percusion Rifle by A.M. with Silver Inlays .375” bore diameter, 38” octagonal barrel. Top of barrel engraved with A M, forward action percussion lock, double set triggers. Brass furniture with a four-piece brass patchbox. Over 30 silver inlays, curly maple stock with cheek piece. The barrel and lock have nice dark patina brown. A small crack in the stock forward of the triggerguard. Two small cracks in front of the lock. Four pieces of wood have been added to the forward part of the sto at the tip. This work has been done a long time ago and has nice patination. Overall a very nice eye appealing German silver inlaid rifle. $1,500 - $2,500
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467 Dahlgren Bayonet and Scabbard 11.75” spear point blade, dated on 1864 on the reverse marked Ames Mfg Co, Chicopee Mass. Brass guard and backstrap, walnut handles. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. Blade is excellent still retaining most of the polished finish. The walnut handle has some nicks and dings. Leather scabbard is very good with minor scuffs. $2,000 - $4,000
468 U.S. Model 1885 Medical Orderly Uniform Chest 34”, sleeve 23”. Machine-stitched dark blue wool kersey body lined in blue-gray kersey with partial quilting in chest. Front fitted with five muffinstyle buttons showing “T.W. & W./PARIS” backmarks. Non-functioning cuffs fitted with two Horstmann and four T.W.W. buttons. Green wool medical orderly chevrons consisting of green Maltese crosses on white backing over three 1/2” green chevrons divided by correct white chain stitching. Cuffs fitted with one pair of 5-year service “in war” stripes. Includes trousers of matching light blue kersey with correct 1” green stripe. Good to very good. Color is fast with minimal fading. Minimal pulling of stitches with chevrons showing a pleasing color with minimal wear. Some small moth holes in body with additional holes in trousers. Some staining from an unknown substance in rear interior above bottom skirt. $1,000 - $1,500
469 Colt Paterson Shotgun Cylinder 3.25” length, rounded shoulders. .612 bore diameter. Engraved cylinder. The cylinder has been refinished long ago, the cylinder scene is dim. Metal has some light pitting blending in the finish. But overall a good replacement if you are missing a cylinder. $700 - $1,000
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470 Rusty Phelps (American, b. 1936) Bronze Sculpture Rusty Phelps (American, b. 1936) Unfriendly Land Signed and dated on base, 1979, 5/15 ht. 23, wd. 23, dp. 22 in. Overall good condition with no visible loss or breaks. $1,000 - $1,500
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471 Rusty Phelps (American, b. 1936) Bronze Sculpture Rusty Phelps (American, b. 1936) painted bronze. Thanks to the one above. Signed and dated on base 1976, 13 of 15. ht. 34, wd. 24, dp. 12 in. Overall good condition with areas of wear and scratches. $1,000 - $1,500
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472 Rusty Phelps (American, b. 1936) Bronze Sculpture Rusty Phelps (American, b. 1936) Untitled signed and dated on base 1981, 9 of 20 ht. 25, wd. 23, dp. 17 in. Overall good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
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Arikara Beaded Hide Dress To be offered September 2019: American Indian and Western Art Premier Auction Est. $20,000 - $25,000
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Clifton House Bed and Breakfast 513.221.7600 www.thecliftonhouse.com A Classical Revival manor home B&B located in the unique neighborhood of Gaslight Clifton, close to the University of Cincinnati.
Where to Stay Downtown Hilton Netherland Plaza Downtown Cincinnati 513.421.9100 www.hilton.com Since 1931, The Netherland Plaza is one of the finest examples of French Art Deco architecture and interior design.
Where to Eat The Orchids at Palm Court, Downtown Boca, Downtown Metropole, Downtown Postmark, Central Dewey’s Pizza, Multiple Locations Forno Osteria + Bar, Central Ruth’s, Central Melt, Central Gordo’s Pub, Central Seasons 52, Central
21C Museum Hotel 513.578.6600 www.21cmuseumhotels.com/cincinnati Rated the #1 Hotel in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler, 21C is a boutique hotel, contemporary art museum and civic center in the heart of downtown. Central Marriott Courtyard Cincinnati Rookwood 513.672.7100 www.marriott.com Centrally located, this Marriott Courtyard is close to dining and shops and just 10 minutes from Cowan’s Auctions.
Things to See and Do Cincinnati Art Museum – cincinnatiartmuseum.org Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features a diverse, encyclopedic art collection of more than 67,000 works.
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens – cincinnatizoo.org In operation for 140 years, the Cincinnati Zoo is rated by peer zoological parks as one of the best zoos in the nation. Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal – cincymuseum.org Since its opening in 1933, Union Terminal is one of the most widely regarded examples of the Art Deco style and houses three museums, an OMNIMAX® Theater and the Cincinnati History Library and Archives. Findlay Market – findlaymarket.org Findlay Market is Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market and is home to more than 40 indoor merchants selling meat, fish, poultry, produce, flowers, cheese, deli and ethnic foods. Fountain Square – myfountainsquare.com A historic gathering place downtown, hosting free concerts and other cultural events as well as a seasonal ice rink. Krohn Conservatory – cincinnatiparks.com Indoor botanical garden featuring 3,500+ plant species, a rainforest waterfall and butterfly shows.
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Terms and Conditions FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE HANDLING POLICY ALL FIREARMS requiring a license are noted with asterisks. * Indicates the weapon is regulated FFL laws. ** Indicates the weapon is regulated by C&R laws. *** Indicates the weapon is regulated NFA laws. COWAN’S LLC STRICTLY COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF FIREARMS. UNLESS SPECIFIED BELOW, ALL TRANSFERS OF MODERN HANDGUNS MUST TAKE PLACE AT COWAN’S AUCTIONS. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO KNOW AND COMPLY WITH ALL STATE FIREARMS REGULATIONS. NO EXCEPTIONS! 1. HAND GUNS: Non Ohio resident buyers of handguns must first pay for their purchases before leaving the auction. All modern hand guns must be retained by an agent. All buyers must make arrangements with a local firearms dealer in their resident state to provide Cowan’s a copy of the FFL license holder to whom any modern handgun will be shipped. Upon receipt of the copy of this license, a purchase will be packaged and shipped (at the buyer’s expense) to the appropriate FFL holder. This is a federal law and must be complied with regardless of a buyer’s resident state. Please allow up to four weeks for delivery. Ohio residents may take possession of a modern handgun immediately after their purchase, provided they successfully complete a NICS background check which can occur on the auction premises or afterwards. Such transfer shall be made by Cowan’s. 2. MODERN LONG GUNS: Both residents and non-residents may take possession of modern long arms by first paying, then filing an ATF form 4473 and completing the NICS background check. SPECIAL NOTE: In most cases, the NICS process will take 2-3 minutes to approve or deny. Exceptions may take up to 3 business days. For further information, you may contact the NICS information line at 304.625.2750 or view the information on the website at: http://www. fbi.gov/program/nics/index.htm 3. ANTIQUE GUNS: May be purchased and removed from the auction premises on the day of sale by anyone, resident or non-resident. DISCLAIMER: Neither Cowan’s Auctioneers, their consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearm sold. All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. Buyers wishing to fire ANY firearm purchased in this auction are strongly advised to have the weapon(s) examined by a competent gunsmith who will test the weapon for its shootability and also to ensure that the caliber of the breech is, in fact, the caliber that it is thought to be. COWAN’S 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. 196
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The three forms necessary to fill out upon purchase of machine guns will be supplied by Cowan’s Auctions. These forms are: 1) ATF Form #4 (and possibly ATF Form #5) 2) Fingerprint Card, and 3) ATF form 5330.20 Certificate of Compliance. 1. Cowan’s Auction policy is that the buyer will assume all transfer 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. By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan’s LLC (“Cowan’s”), Bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan’s retains the right to bar any Bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid. 1) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the Bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of Bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All Bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Hamilton County in the State of Ohio. 2) REGISTRATION All Bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan’s, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid credit card. By registering with Cowan’s or submitting an absentee bid form, registrant authorizes Cowan’s to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant’s participation in the bidding process. 3) TERMS OF SALE Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest Bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the “buyer”. If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more Bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful Bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold. 4) BUYER’S PREMIUM (a) Buyer’s Premium for live “Antique and Modern Firearms” auctions; the Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 17.5% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $500,000, plus 10% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $500,000. (b) Buyer’s Premium for all other types of auctions: The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 25% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $250,000, 20% on that part of the Sale Price exceeding $250,000, and 12% on that part of the Sale Price exceeding $3,000,000. (c) Lots purchased through any fee-based online bidding platform to
which the Auctioneer might subscribe may be subject to additional Buyer’s Premium. 5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan’s retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the Seller of the lot and Cowan’s. In the case of reserved lots, the Seller has authorized Cowan’s to bid on Seller’s behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate. Unless otherwise stated, Cowan’s standard house reserve on all property at auction is one-half of the low estimate. 6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS Cowan’s makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after the close of the auction. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the written opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan’s shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty. Except as provided in the immediately preceding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD “AS IS”, without any representations or warranties by Cowan’s or the Seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalog or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan’s makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan’s does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalog descriptions may be approximate. 7) INSPECTION Prospective buyers are advised to personally examine any lots in which they are interested prior to the auction. All lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan’s website, www.cowans.com, and prospective Bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan’s directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan’s does not warrant the condition of any item. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan’s and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective Bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan’s.
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telephone for a particular indicated lot. (d) Telephone Bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism. (e) Cowan’s sells about 100 lots per hour, so telephone Bidders should plan accordingly. Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone Bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls. 11) INTERNET BIDDING Internet bidding is available through our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on Bidsquare.com or Proxibid.com. There may be terms which apply solely to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any Bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction. 12) BIDDING INCREMENTS The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically adjust any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments. For Bids Falling Between Bidding Increment $0-500 $25 $501-1,000 $50 $1,001-3,000 $100 $3,001-5,000 $250 $5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction. AFTER THE AUCTION 13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition. 14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT The “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone, by internet, or who are absentee Bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full and the payment has cleared. Payments must be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card or wire transfers. Bidders from outside the continental United States are required to pay via wire transfer unless previously known to Cowan’s. For Fine Jewelry, Coin and Currency, and Fine Silver auctions, Bidders previously unknown to Cowan’s may purchase up to $1,000 via credit card with the remaining balance settled via cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card or wire transfers. Bidders without prior credit card approval who intend on making purchases in excess of $10,000 must provide credit information such as a bank letter of credit prior to bidding.
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PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 3% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance. Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction. Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law. 15) SALES TAX Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax. 16) SHIPPING At the request of the buyer, Cowan’s will authorize the shipment of purchased items usually within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion Cowan’s Auctions. Cowan’s is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property. ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States. Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm. Property made of or containing certain plant or animal materials, such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, baleen, tortoiseshell, etc., may require a license or certificate before exportation from the United States and importation to another country. If a purchase contains these materials, the Buyer must check the government wildlife import requirements in the countries from which and to which the item is being shipped prior to bidding. Since the export and import licenses are independently issued by the countries of origin and destination, obtaining one does not guarantee that you can obtain the other. Purchasers are responsible for making timely payments on items won at auction, even if a license is delayed or denied. 17) SHIPPING CHARGES Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful Bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial. 18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY AND CANCELLATION OF SALE It is the responsibility of the Buyer to remove purchased property. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 90 days after the auction date, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, and/or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s. Copyright © 2019 Cowan’s Auctions
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If we receive more than one absentee bid at the same price, thethe first one received will card listed below forfor the fullfull purchase price of each lotoflot for which bid is successful, unless payment in full or orininfull nearest bidding If Ifwe receive more than one bid atatthe same price, the first received will credit card listed below for lotlotmy forfor which my bid unless payment nearest bidding increment. If we receive more than one absentee bid at the same price, first one received will credit credit card listed below the purchase price ofprice each for which my bid ismy successful, unless payment in full credit card listed below forthe thefull fullpurchase purchase price ofeach each which bidisissuccessful, successful, unless payment fulloror nearest biddingincrement. increment. we receive more than oneabsentee absentee bid the same price, the firstone one received will nearest bidding increment. If we receive more than one absentee bid at the same price, the first one received will credit card listed below for the full purchase price of each lot for which my bid is successful, unless payment in full or take precedence. In the case of aofcase disputed thethe auctioneer shall have sole discretion indiscretion determining thethe payment instructions areare received by Cowan’s within 14 14 days after the date ofthe the auction. Cowan’s may take InIn the ofofabid, bid, shall have sole inindetermining the alternative payment instructions are received byby Cowan’s within 14after after ofofthe auction. Cowan’s take precedence. In the case acase disputed bid, auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining alternative payment instructions received by Cowan’s within days the date of date the auction. Cowan’s may may alternative payment instructions are received Cowan’s within 14days days after date the auction. Cowan’s may takeprecedence. precedence. the adisputed disputed bid,the theauctioneer auctioneer shall have solediscretion determining the alternative take precedence. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the alternative payment instructions are received by Cowan’s within 14 days after the date of the auction. Cowan’s may purchaser. impose late charges ofcharges 1.5% per (or the highest interest rate allowed) on anyany amount owed to Cowan’s that purchaser. impose late ofper 1.5% per month (or highest interest rate allowed) on amount Cowan’s purchaser. impose late charges of 1.5% month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on amount owed toowed Cowan’s that that impose late charges ofmonth 1.5% per month (orthe the highest interest rate allowed) onany any amount owedtoto Cowan’s that purchaser. purchaser. impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 30 days. remains unpaid after remains unpaid after days. remains unpaid after3030days. days. I agree to Ibe bound by the Terms and Conditions for Bidders printed in printed the auction catalog and listed on Cowan’s agree totobe bound bybythe Terms and forfor Bidders ininthe auction catalog and listed ononCowan’s I agree to be bound by the Terms Conditions for Bidders printed inprinted the auction catalog and listed on Cowan’s I agree be bound theand Terms andConditions Conditions Bidders the auction catalog and listed Cowan’s remains unpaid after 30 days. I agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions for Bidders printed in the auction catalog and listed on Cowan’s website www.cowans.com andand I understand thatthat I am responsible forfor determining thethe condition authenticity of of website and that I am forfordetermining the condition and ofof website www.cowans.com I understand I am responsible determining condition and authenticity websitewww.cowans.com www.cowans.com andI understand I understand that I amresponsible responsible determining theand condition andauthenticity authenticity website www.cowans.com and I understand that I am responsible for determining the condition and authenticity of anyany lot lot prior tolot the auction, and that all items are sold AS ISsold with no returns or refunds. any totothe auction, and that allall items are AS ororrefunds. prior to the auction, and that all items are sold AS IS with no returns orreturns refunds. any lotprior prior the auction, and that items are sold ASIS ISwith withno noreturns refunds. any lot prior to the auction, and that all items are sold AS IS with no returns or refunds.
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