Historic Firearms and Early Militaria October 22-23, 2013
Historic Firearms and Early Militaria
Cowan’s 6270 Este Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45232 513.871.1670 Fax 513.871.8670
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Auction October 22, 2013 10 a.m. October 23, 2013 10 a.m.
Exhibition October 21, 2013 Noon - 5 p.m. October 22, 2013 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. October 23, 2013 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Specialists For This Auction
Jack Lewis firearms@cowans.com
Joe Moran joe@cowans.com
Joe Higgins — firearms photographer higgins@cowanauctions.com
Emery Maury
Doug Hamilton
Jack Haney
Allen Cebula
Capt. USN Steven Marvin, Ret.
Historic Firearms and Early Militaria October 22, 2013
Cowan’s is pleased to offer property from the following: Dr. David M. Nash Collection Many of the firearms featured in this auction are from the late Dr. David Nash of Texarkana, Texas. Dave had an interest in all types of firearms, but his main focus was Class III machine guns and silencers. Dave not only enjoyed shooting his personal firearms in his collection, but also enjoyed researching their history. Although he was not a gunsmith, he had the keen ability to diagnose and fix just about any problem with any machine gun. Dave was blessed with a fantastic memory, and he used it to help locate parts and accessories for anyone who needed them. Richard Wray and Dave were great friends. When they would meet at the Knob Creek school, it was enjoyable for everyone to listen to their “gentleman’s debate” concerning the history and function of many types of firearms. Their light-hearted debates would eventually turn humorous with neither of them sacrificing their opinion. Dave was a true gentleman and respected collector and a candidate for the “Machine Gun Hall of Fame.” It was a pleasure for all who knew him. He was involved with the deaf community through his church, and in addition he served as a Boy Scout leader. His wife, LeAnn, and their four children survive him. There will be a second offering of The David Nash Collection in the April 2014 Historic Firearms and Early Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction.
Bob Peterson This auction also features many firearms from the collection of Bob Peterson of Sharonville, Ohio. Bob is a colorful New York native who moved to the Cincinnati area in 1984 and began building houses and selling fine double barrel shotguns. He is an avid hunter, shooter, and businessman. Bob’s keen eye for quality, his vast knowledge of firearms, and his business savvy has led him to build one of the finest gunshops in the area with an inventory of over 1,500 guns. With an emphasis on quality collector guns, Bob’s inventory features many fine Colts, Brownings, Winchesters, and more. We are proud to offer many of these fine firearms in our October 22-23 Historic Firearms and Early Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction.
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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1 ***Argentine Brass Maxim Machine Gun 7.65 caliber, S/N 94. Complete with tripod mounted on wheeled carriage, with scope and carrying case, and shoulder stock. Early 1894 mechanism. C&R and fully transferable. Very good-to-excellent. $35,000 - $40,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Class III Weapons 2 ***Colt Vickers Model 1915 Machine Gun .30-06 caliber, S/N 19111. Correct tripod and transit chest. C&R, fully transferable. A rare gun. Very good-to-excellent. $18,000 - $25,000
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3 ***German Maxim MG08 1918 Movie-Used Machine Gun .30-06 and 8mm caliber, S/N 43131. Complete with Swiss Maxim tripod with adapter. Property tag marked 20th Century Fox. Blank adapted 30 caliber barrel, booster and feed block. Additional original type booster and movie booster. 8mm barrel included along with MG08 scope in case. C&R, fully transferable. Cowan’s Auctions is uncertain in which specific movies this firearm was used. Very good. $12,000 - $15,000
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4 ***Swiss Maxim MG 11 Machine Gun 7.5 caliber, S/N 85521. Mfd. by VSM of Cincinnati, OH. Matching number barrel and matching number A&B lock. Blank adapter and barrel. Complete with tripod, optical sight and case, shoulder stock, original manual, AA sight in leather case, fortress scope with mount, 250-round belt, gunner’s kit, and water can with hose. Fully transferable. Excellent+ with hard-to-find accessories. $20,000 - $25,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Class III Weapons 5 ***Vickers Mark I .303 caliber, 28” barrel, S/N A202. Fluted jacket, tripod, manufactured by VSM, Cincinnati, OH. This is the first of three consecutively numbered Vickers machine guns in this auction. Fully transferable to individuals. Very good-to-excellent. $10,000 - $15,000
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Class III Weapons 6 ***Vickers Mark I .303 caliber, 28” barrels, S/N A203. This is the second of three consecutively numbered Vickers machine guns. This was manufactured by VSM, Cincinnati, OH. Fully transferable to an individual. Very good-to-excellent. $10,000 - $15,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Class III Weapons 7 ***Vickers Mark I .303 caliber, S/N A204. Manufactured by VSM, Cincinnati, OH. This is the third of three consecutively numbered Vickers machine guns. Fully transferable. Very good-to-excellent. $10,000 - $15,000
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8 ***J.P. Sauer & Son MG08/15 Machine Gun .8mm caliber, S/N 7462. Complete with bipod. Rare manufacturer. Fully transferable. Very good. $6,000 - $8,000
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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9 ***1910 Maxim with Costa Rican Markings 7mm caliber, S/N 5633. Commercially made gun for the Costa Rican government by DWM, Germany. This is a very scarce and desirable Maxim machine gun and highly sought after by Maxim collectors. Complete with tripod. C&R and fully transferable. Water jacket retains ca 80% of its original finish with some patina on the jacket, 40% blue on fusee cover. Very good. $8,500 - $15,000
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10 Lewis Vickers Ammunition Cart 37.5” wheel diameter. 48” height, 50.5” wide and 91.5” overall length. Wood cart with metal fittings. Both sides of cart flanked by wood boxes measuring 20” x 8.5” x 7.5”. Cart is stamped in stenciled letters on right side Vickers Lewis Lewis and left side stamped Vickers Colt Colt. Cart is complete with 14 wood ammunition boxes, khaki canvas bag, ax and a pickaxe. Entire cart, accessories and equipment have been repainted. Leather straps are new. Overall near excellent. $10,000 - $12,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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11 ***Breda Model 1935 Light Machine Gun (for Costa Rica) 7.57mm caliber, S/N 4. Complete with bipod, flash hider and very unusual large capacity 30-round magazine. Curio & relic, fully transferable. Very good. From the Richard L. Wray Collection $20,000 - $30,000
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12 ***Breda Model 1930 6.5 caliber, S/N 60439. Complete with bipod, flash hider, magazine and sling. C&R and fully transferable. Very good. $7,000 - $9,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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13 ***Great Britain Lanchester Mk. I Machine Gun 9mm caliber, S/N 24531A. C&R and fully transferable. Very good-to-excellent. $8,000 - $10,000
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14 ***Browning Model AN-M2 Machine Gun .30-06 caliber, S/N 94991. Complete with 1917 A1 tripod. C&R and fully transferable. Very good-to-excellent. $12,000 - $18,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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15 ***Browning Model 1919 A4 Machine Gun .30-06 caliber, S/N 343580. Complete with M2 tripod, T&E and pintle. C&R, fully transferable. Gun appears to have been refinished at some point. Excellent. $15,000 - $20,000
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16 ***Breda-Italy M37 Machine Gun 8mm caliber, S/N 284. Complete with boxes of feed strips, strip loader, anti-aircraft adapter and tripod. Pre ‘86 dealer sample. Very good-to-excellent. $12,000 - $14,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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17 ***Waffenfabrik Bern Prototype Stgw51 Machine Gun 7.5mm(kurz), short caliber, 22” barrel fitted with flash suppressor, S/N 117. This firearm was used in the Swiss Army troop trial in 1952. Marked on top of receiver Waffenfabrik. Swiss cross in a shield, Bern and number 117. This rifle resembles externally the German FG42. Rifle is complete with bipod, telescope in can and box of 50 rounds of original factory ammunition. C&R and fully transferable. Excellent. $30,000 - $40,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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18 ***Armex International MP-40 SMG 9mm caliber, S/N 5824C. Pre-’86 dealer’s sample. Very good. $5,000 - $7,000
19 ***Walther PP Pistol with Suppressor .22 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 24606, Blued finish with black grips. Fitted with a AWC Systems Suppressor G-061 Archangel III. Excellent overall with excellent bore. The suppressor has Class 3 papers and the pistol requires an FFL. $1,000 - $2,000
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20 ***Browning M2 Machine Gun .50 caliber, S/N 1184616. Manufactured by Savage Arms Company. Complete with 50 caliber M3 ground mount and scope. Parkerized finish. Curio & Relic, fully transferable. Excellent+. $20,000 - $25,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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21 ***Czech ZB-VZ26 Machine Gun 7.57mm caliber, S/N Z9990. Complete with bipod, magazine and A/A sight. Curio & Relic, fully transferable. Excellent. From the Richard L. Wray Collection $25,000 - $30,000
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22 ***FN - DAI Browning BAR Light Machine Gun .308 NATO caliber, S/N A223, Manufactured in 1958. Original plastic-coated finish and original magazine. Complete with original bi-pod and mono-pod. Auctioneer’s Note: Fully transferable, but not a C&R. Excellent. $20,000 - $30,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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23 ***German WWII MP43 Machine Gun 8mm (kurz) caliber, S/N 3717K. This example has the machined mounting rail instead of the sheet metal variant. The scope mount is not original. Includes original scope in carrying case. C&R and fully transferable. Excellent. $20,000 - $25,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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24 ***German Model MG-42 Machine Gun 8mm caliber, S/N 158. With AA mount, gunner’s kit, anti-aircraft sight and two 50-round drums and carrier. C&R and fully transferable. Excellent-plus condition; the best example we have seen. $35,000 - $40,000
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25 ***Colt Mfg. M16 A1 Machine Gun .223 caliber, S/N 9592998. Fully transferable. Like new. $18,000 - $20,000
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26 ***Auto Ordnance M1-A1 Thompson Submachine Gun .45 caliber, 10.5” barrel, S/N 824372. Marked US Government property. Walnut buttstock and forearm. Complete with a 30-round stick magazine and proper canvas sling. Curio & Relic, fully transferable. 98% original parkerized finish. Wood is excellent with nice open-grained look. $15,000 - $25,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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27 ***French Hotchkiss Portative Model 1909 Light Machine Gun 7x57mm caliber, S/N 676. Spanish contract with bipod and monopod. Similar to US Model 1909. Very scarce. Manufactured in 1910. Curio & Relic, fully transferable. Very good condition with expected military wear. Bore is very good-to-excellent. From the Richard L. Wray Collection $10,000 - $15,000
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28 ***German Maxim MG 08/15 8mm caliber, S/N 9605. Mfd. S&H Berlin 1918. All matching numbers, including the barrel. Complete with drum bracket, condensing fitting, booster and correct bipod. C&R, fully transferable. Excellent+. Hard to upgrade. $8,000 - $12,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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29 ***German WWII MG42 Light Machine Gun 8mm caliber, S/N 2335L. Manufactured in 1943 by Maget-Berlin (cra). This early MG42 has unusual features including: side cocking handle, aluminum grips and original winter trigger. Further includes AA sight, original winter trigger and empty shell bag. Curio & Relic fully transferable. Firearm with unusual non-standard post-war black paint covering what appears to be a parkerized finish. Unnumbered barrel and bolt. $25,000 - $30,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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30 ***German WWII MG81 Mauser byf Machine Gun 8mm caliber, S/N 022125. German MG81 converted for ground use. Complete with shoulder stock, bipod, and front aircraft sight. Curio & Relic, fully transferable. Very good-to-excellent. $15,000 - $20,000
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31 ***MG34 Ground Type Light Machine Gun 8mm caliber, S/N 718a. Manufactured by Waffenwerk Brunn, Brno (dot), dated 1944. Gun comes with “BSW” trommelhalter for the 75-round saddle drum (the drum is marked “Flak.”) The original top cover (S/N 718a) and feed tray are included with this lot. Also included is the original AA sight and anti-aircraft tripod. Curio & Relic, fully transferable. Excellent to new condition. This item would be hard to upgrade. $20,000 - $30,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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32 ***MG34 Naval Gun 8mm caliber, S/N 6487. Mfg 1940. Folke Myrvang, author of “From the MG08 to the MG3,” wrote the following about this particular gun. “The N Nr 720 means that this gun belonged to the Nortseestation (North Sea Naval Station) in Wihelmshafen at one point. These naval markings are very scarce and add significant collectors value to the gun. The markings are typically found on 1938-1940 marked MG34’s.” This very special MG34 is pictured on page 579 of Myrvang’s book. Complete with Lafette tripod with slings, scope and A/A tripod extension. Stock, bolt and barrel are non-matching. (936) Gustlof-Werke (formerly BSW). C&R, fully transferable. Excellent. This firearm retains almost all of its original blued finish. An extremely rare German Naval machine gun. $20,000 - $30,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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33 ***MG34 Tanker 8mm caliber, matching S/N 9978a. Manufactured in 1944 (dot). This firearm is mounted on a German WWII Lafette tripod with ZF40 scope and leather slings. All matching serial numbers including the buttstock. This tanker has an original reversible feed tray that allows the weapon to be fired from either side. Curio & Relic, fully transferable. Retaining most of the original blue finish with slight wear to the high lines. Very sharp and crisp markings. Optics are clear with just a hint of crazing. Excellent and would be very hard to upgrade. $20,000 - $30,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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34 ***Ramo Model 1919 A4 Machine Gun .308 caliber, S/N 600199. Complete with 1917 A1 tripod, standard grip and spade grip. Fully transferable. Like new and test fired only. $10,000 - $12,000
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35 ***Portuguese Vickers Machine Gun .303 caliber, S/N A20. Manufactured by VSM, Cincinnati, OH. Complete with tripod. Fully transferable. Very good. $12,000 - $14,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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36 ***Kreighoff Waffenfabrik FG42 German Paratrooper’s Machine Gun 8mm caliber, S/N 03661. Complete with bipod, magazine, sling, scope and mount. Mfg by FAKT. Fully transferable. Beautiful overall condition, excellent bore. Wood is excellent. $75,000 - $100,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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37 ***Mauser Schnellfeuer Pistol with Stock 7.63mm, 5.5” barrel, S/N 2549. Detachable Mauser banner marked wood holster stock with one 20-round magazine. Not C&R, but fully transferable to individuals. Firearm was professionally refinished. Bore is very good. Overall very good. $9,000 - $14,000
38 ***Japanese WWII Type 99 Machine Gun 7.7mm caliber, S/N 8487. Complete with bipod, optical sight and original magazine. C&R and fully transferable. Very good. $9,000 - $12,000
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39 ***Hotchkiss Mk. I Machine Gun .303 caliber, S/N E-31087. Complete with tripod, 4 belts in chest and original belt loader and storage box. C&R and fully transferable. Good-to-very good. $9,000 - $12,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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40 ***Vickers Mark 1 Machine Gun .303 caliber, S/N 85527. Commercial gun, ca 1931. Complete with tripod and British training lamp in original wooden chest. Manufactured by VSM, Cincinnati, OH. Fully transferable. Firearm retains ca 98% of its original blued finish. Excellent. $10,000 - $15,000
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41 ***Vickers MarkI Watercooled Machine Gun .303 caliber, S/N 83977. Commercial gun, fluted jacket, ca 1927, with matching number tripod and ammo box with basket. Manufactured by VSM, Cincinnati, OH. Fully transferable. Very good-to-excellent. $10,000 - $15,000
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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42 ***1919 A4 Machine Gun .308 caliber, S/N 8670493. Complete with model 1917 A1 tripod. Mfd. by DLO. Fully transferable. Excellent. $15,000 - $18,000
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43 ***Fabricia D’Armi Peurto Beretta Model 12 Machine Gun 9mm caliber, S/N F1704. Pre-’86 dealer sample. Like new. $8,000 - $10,000
44 ***Fleming Firearms Model FNC Machine Gun .223 caliber, S/N SO11880. Fully transferable sear gun. Like new. $9,000 - $12,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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45 ***FN Minimi/M249 Machine Gun .223 caliber, S/N FN007618. Spare barrel, original FN light weight tripod, belt box, belt bags, and box of links. Pre-’86 dealer sample. Excellent plus. $35,000 - $45,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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46 ***Knight Armament Company Stoner 63A Machine Gun .223 caliber, S/N 172. Belt-fed version of the Stoner 63A. Complete with spare barrel, tripod, tripod adapter, belt boxes and plenty of links. Fully transferable. Excellent. $40,000 - $60,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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47 ***Swedish Browning Dual M37 Machine Guns 308 caliber, S/N 300028 and 300029. With anti-aircraft mount and all of the accessories shown in the picture. Mfd. by Group Industries. Fully transferable. Excellent. $45,000 - $55,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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48 ***FN-FAL G1 Machine Gun .308 caliber, S/N G184181. Mfd. by LTD. Fully transferable. Very good-to-excellent. $14,000 - $18,000
49 ***MG15-Type Machine Gun .8mm caliber, S/N 1009. Mfd. by M.D. Ordnance. Complete with winding keys, two spare barrels, complete gunner’s kit, 75-rd. drum. Fully transferable. Good-to-very good. $12,000 - $15,000
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50 ***Heckler & Koch HK53 Machine Gun .223 caliber, S/N H0579. Registered sear. Fully transferable. Very good. $18,000 - $20,000
51 ***Heckler & Koch Model 94 Machine Gun 9mm caliber, S/N CHR1641. Three-lug barrel. This firearm is a registered receiver conversion with folding stock. Fully transferable. Very good-to-excellent. $20,000 - $25,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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52 ***Military Armament Corp. M10 Machine Gun with Suppressor .45 caliber, S/N 13006206. Suppressor S/N is S-13006206. Mfd. by Powder Springs, GA. Excellent. $3,000 - $4,000
53 ***HK USP CT Semi-Auto Pistol with Detachable Suppressor .45 ACP caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N 29-039350. Matte black finish, polymer frame, night sights, three 8-rd. magazines, 7.75” suppressor by John’s Guns, Voss, TX, made to fit HK USP 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP calibers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It is all in likenew condition. $1,500 - $2,500
54 ***Larand Co. Suppressor .45 caliber, S/N XM3001. This suppressor was built for the U.S. M3 “grease gun.” This is an early high quality, unusual and collectible suppressor. Like new. $500 - $700
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55 ***Sterling L2A3 Machine Gun 9mm caliber, S/NÂ S101227. Original factory C&R gun with suppressor adapter. Good-to-excellent. $20,000 - $25,000
56 ***Heckler & Koch 33A3 Machine Gun .223 caliber, S/N A127172. Converted by Billistics, Inc. Registered receiver and fully transferable. Very good. $20,000 - $24,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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57 ***Heckler & Koch G3/SG1 Machine Gun .308 caliber, S/N 17S994. Complete with carrying case with accessories. Pre-’86 sample. Very good-to-excellent. $9,000 - $10,000
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58 ***H&K USP Semi-Auto Pistol with Detachable Suppressor 9mm cal., 4.875” barrel, S/N 24-111269. Matte black finish, polymer frame, three 14-rd. magazines. 7.25” suppressor by John’s Guns, Voss, TX. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It is all in near-new condition. $1,500 - $2,500
59 ***Ruger 10/22 Target Model with Integral Suppressor .22 LR caliber, 9.5” barrel, S/N 228-18910. John’s Guns, Voss, TX. suppressor S/N P1995. Polymer frame, stainless steel top half, 5 magazines. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $1,000 - $1,500
60 ***Gemtech Halo Suppressor for 5.56 Caliber .22 mm NATO Spec Flash Hider Mount with manual and peel washer in original box. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
61 ***Ruger All Weather 77/22 Bolt Action Rifle With Fully Suppressed Barrel .22 LR caliber, 21” barrel, S/N 703-41615. Stainless steel finish, synthetic stock, Leupold VXII 3-9 power scope, 6 magazines, leather sling. Winchester aluminum hard case; original manual and papers, suppressor by John’s guns, Voss, TX. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in near-new condition with a few handling marks. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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62 ***Scattergun Technologies Model TR1187 Short-Barrel Shotgun 12 gauge, 14” barrel, S/N PC459560. Like new. $400 - $700
63 ***Scattergun Technologies Model TR870 Short-Barrel Shotgun 12 gauge, 14” barrel, S/N 787819M. Complete with sling and flashlight. Like new. $200 - $400
64 ***Scattergun Technologies Model TR870 Short-Barrel Shotgun 12 gauge, barrel length 12.5”, S/N B171367M. Like new. $200 - $400 68
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65 ***Scattergun Technologies Model TR870 Short Barrel Shotgun 12 gauge, barrel length 14”, S/N B171371M. Like new. $300 - $400
66 ***Scattergun Technologies Model TR870 Short Barrel Shotgun 12 gauge, 14” barrel, S/N B171377M. Like new. $300 - $400
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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67 ***Serbu Firearms Inc. Super Shorty All Other Weapon 12 gauge, S/N AB448363M. New in the box with owner’s manuals. Like-new in the box. $200 - $400
68 ***Serbu Firearms Inc. Super Shorty All Other Weapon 12 gauge, S/N AB448375M. New in the box with owner’s manuals. Like-new in the box. $200 - $400
69 ***South Central Research MK21 Suppressor .22 caliber, S/N S0385. Ruger 77-22 with SCRC integral suppressor. Very good. $500 - $700
70 ***AWC Ultra II Suppressor .22 caliber, S/N F956. Like new. $300 - $400
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71 ***Armi Beretta PM 125 Machine Gun 9mm caliber, S/N F37419. Complete with MK 9 suppressor with S/N R0395. This gun is a pre-’86 dealer sample. The suppressor is fully transferable. Like new. $7,000 - $9,000
72 ***AWC Amphibian Suppressor .22 caliber, S/N F056. Ruger Mark II pistol with integral suppressor. Lot includes both pistol and suppressor manual. Very good. $300 - $400
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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73 ***AWC COB Suppressor 5.56mm caliber, S/N D394. Like new. $300 - $400
77 ***AWC Raider Suppressor 5.56mm caliber, S/N 961105. Like new. $300 - $400
74 ***AWC COB9 Suppressor 9mm caliber, S/N F034. Like new. $300 - $400
78 ***AWC Spectrum 90 Suppressor .30 caliber, S/N F618. Like new. $300 - $400
75 ***AWC HRT Suppressor 5.56mm caliber, S/N F722. Like new. $300 - $400
79 ***AWC TAC-Nine Suppressor 9mm caliber, S/N A501. Like new. $300 - $400
76 ***AWC M3 Suppressor .45 caliber, S/N D410. This is for the M3 U.S. “grease gun.” Like new. $300 - $400
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80 ***Special Tech Optima Suppressor 5.56mm caliber, S/N A488. Like new. $300 - $400
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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81 Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1770 and ID’d to Tomm Green and John Abbot 15” horn named to John Abbot. Further inscription reads His Blonde King Worcks Tomm Green His Horn 1770. Horn with engravings of piewheels, three-leaf clover, deer, trees, and unusual floral ornamentation. Horn with two fluted rings on the throat and original butt plug Very good. $1,200 - $1,600
82 Engraved Powder Horn ID’d to Col. Michael Thodey Dated 1762 with Docs 18” horn, base diameter 3.5”. Engrailed edge on the top of the body with a double engrailed edge at the base of the spout. This large horn shows numerous sides of the Onondaga River, with a sailing ship in the river between them. The letters of the horn’s inscription are mingled among the pictures of the buildings and reads: OSWEGO/1762 with Michael Thodey COLL 1 NYRT around the base of the horn. The recessed spout starts with an engrailed edge and has a decorated raised ring with a faceted tip. Michael Thodey’s record of service includes references in Sir William Johnson’s papers and in Muster Rolls of New York Provincial Troops 1755-1764. Thodey was listed as being at the “Great 74
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Carrying Place” in 1755 as lieutenant in Cap. Isaac Corsa’s Company, as a captain in 1757, as a colonel in 1759 at Oswego, and as noted on a muster roll, as colonel commanding the 1st New York Regiment in 1760,1761 and 1762. The well-known Mohawk Trail from Lake Ontario to Albany began at Oswego where the Onondaga River empties into lake Ontario. This vital spot was protected at the start of the French and Indian War by three forts that were destroyed. (See Grinslade 2009:77.) Excellent. One small fragment is missing on the horn where the cluster of homes is depicted. $3,000 - $5,000
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83 Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1771 16” length through the curve, Wood base, engrailed edge, turned neck with a raised ring near the spout. Engraved with forts, houses, trees. Also engraved Atkins x Ellis his horn Roxbury 1775. Nice untouched mellowed patina. Wood base has a small crack in it. $3,500 - $5,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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84 Engraved Powder Horn by Samuel Davison 14” length, engrailed edge, smooth throat with nice turnings. This French and Indian War period horn is engraved with British Coat of arms, trees, vines , flowers, soldiers, deer, other animals, cannons, drums, British flag, Town and ships. Engraved wood base with vines, oak leaves, heart and the initials L. D., all colored in red dyes. Around the base on the bottom is Made By Samuel Davidson. With the use of the heart and the initials of L.D. one would think this was a gift he made for his wife. According to Walter O’Connor (pers. comm.) he has seen five other Samuel Davidson engraved powder horns. This horn has a beautiful untouched yellow patina. There is a small chip out near the base. Wood base still retains a lot of the red colors. Horn still retains some of the original polychrome in some of the details. This horn is fresh to the market having remained in one family for generations. $6,500 - $8,000
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85 Engraved Powder Horn for Henry T. Horn 16” length, with smooth spout and four raised rings. Engraved ship, soldiers, fort with flag, houses and geometric designs. Wood base with carrying ring. Horn is in excellent condition. $3,000 - $5,000
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86 Engraved Priming Horn Dated 1802 with Initials LB 5.25” horn with initials LB and dated 1802. Engravings include an image of a ship, a vine and a tree. Excellent. $800 - $1,200
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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87 Small Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1806 with Initials LD Twice 7” horn, engraved with block letters LD and then script letters LD. Dated MA’ 1806. Horn engraved with large eagle and smaller eagle oddly connected by two human legs. Also with images of a cat climbing a tree, and two large houses with great detail. Bottom of horn as well as the borders of the lettering for the LD initials surrounded by half circle scroll motif. Horn with engrailed edge, octagonal carved spout to a raised ring. The carving in this horn is very good. Horn with dark amber color. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
88 Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1822 14” overall length. Horn is dated 1822 and with the lettering “Tnton”. Wood base with incised lines. Tip of horn with eight incised rings. Carved images of six houses, a dog, several birds, and several geometric floral motifs. Very nice with untouched patina. $800 - $1,200 78
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89 Engraved Powder Horn Dated March 10, 1777 and ID’d to Beriah Stiles 11.5” horn inscribed Beriah Stiles His Horn Made in Camps March 10, 1777. Horn engraved with houses depicted with stippled windows, images of three different types of ships, a fortress with letters “BH” and another fort with initials “FW.” Engrailed edge where the body of the horn meets the spout, smooth spout with double engrailed edge at the tip. Original butt plug. Connecticut patriot Beriah Stiles (1760-1839?) is well documented online in both Ancestry. com and Fold3 which includes 43 pages of Private Stiles’ military records as well as his later Revolutionary War Pension file from New York State. No question that this horn was actually there. Born September 19, 1760 in Hebron, Connecticut, Beriah Stiles served at least three enlistments during the Revolutionary War. Given his young age he is listed as a “fifer” in US Revolutionary War Rolls 1775-1783. He mustered in Capt. Joseph Blague’s Company at age 16 and served during the winter and spring of 1776 as part of Colonel Thaddeus Cook’s Regiment of Connecticut Militia. Stiles’ second enlistment was short service in Captain David Smith’s Company. Smith’s Company was attached to Colonel Thomas Belding’s Regiment of Connecticut Militia. It was while waiting “in camp” to be mustered that Stiles’ skillfully carved this horn. Company payroll records show that Pvt. Beriah Stiles formally joined on April 1, 1777, being discharged on May 19, 1777. Ten days later Stiles’ enlisted for three years in Captain Fitch’s Company, 4th Connecticut Regiment organized at Norwich and commanded by Colonel John Durkee. Composed of eight companies, the regiment had been assigned to the 2nd Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highlands Department. In September 1777 the brigade was assigned to Washington’s main army. During Private Stiles’ enlistment the 3rd Connecticut Regiment was engaged during the Defense of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia-Monmouth campaign. Not yet twenty years old, Stiles was discharged May 29, 1780 and saw no further military service in the Continental Army.
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The 1790 Census has Beriah Stiles living in Cambridge near Albany, New York. He apparently settled there and achieved some measure of success and social prestige, as by 1800 his name appears in the Annual Report of the New York Militia as a Lieutenant enrolled in Lt. Colonel Peter Swart’s Regiment of Schoharie County (NY) Militia. The aging patriot was later granted a Revolutionary War pension beginning in 1818, confirmed on the Pension Rolls for New York State. He is still living in Albany, but disappears from the New York Pension Rolls after the March 1839 adjudication suggesting that the old veteran died sometime in that time period, age approximately 79. Aside from the horn’s artistic beauty, the initials “BH” may indicate Boston Harbor although based on his early enlistment Stiles’ probably saw no service there. The enticing “FW” may stand for Fort Washington, a typical star fort built of reinforced turf near the north end of Manhattan Island. Fort Washington became significant during the defense of New York City in 1776. When Washington was finally forced to abandon the city, he had intended Fort Washington as a bridge to cross over to New Jersey and escape. The fort was held to the last by a rearguard commanded by Col. Robert Magaw and fell to a combined Hessian and British assault on November 16, 1776. While a large number of Connecticut Militia Regiments were present during the New York campaign (commanded by Brigadier General Oliver Wolcott), it does not appear that Colonel Thaddeus Cook’s militiamen was among them. The rapidly expanding volume of online sources allows us to breathe life into a long vanished Revolutionary War veteran and his powder horn now approaching 250 years old. Parenthetically, we noted a considerable amount of raw data relating to Beriah Stiles suggesting that there is more information waiting to be mined. Excellent. $2,000 - $4,000
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Colonial and Revolutionary War — Powder Horns 90 Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1811 11” horn, stippled engravings read This horn was made in the Middeltown state of Vermont, Cornelas R Foellen March 16, 1811. This horn was made by Tchzyod Foster at the [?] 5/71 [?]. Final verse reads: Govern your actions their peace may hand your dwellings. Horn with three vignettes of a person standing in front of a house, depictions of two fish, and a man shooting a bow and arrow in front of a house. Other images includes houses and numerous trees. Horn with concentric circles engraved along the top edge with concentric circles with eyes, nose and mouth engraved inside each circle. Top portion of the neck of the horn with fluted spirals. Stippled lettering is difficult to decipher, otherwise very good condition. $1,200 - $1,600
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91 Engraved Powder Horn 12” length, double raised ring with octagonal spout with pewter tip. Carved lobes around the engraved wood base. Wood based engraved in triangular and diamond designs. The horn is engraved with trees, vines, Masonic emblems, houses, ships, birds, man hunting deer. Telasser Hegins, his initials are engraved just under a tree. The engraving in this horn is very good. Horn is in excellent condition with a nice untouched patina. Estate of Jan Sorgenfrei $2,000 - $3,000 80
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92 Engraved Powder Horn for Atkins Ellis 14” length, smooth spout with raised ring, engraved with unicorn, dogs, fish, and dated 1763, Saint Johns 1771, and Ara Patee 1763. Horn has a very nice untouched dark patina. $3,500 - $5,000
93 Engraved Powder Horn 16” length, with turned spout and wood base, engraved with cowboys riding horses and a steers. Nice untouched yellow to brown patina. $1,500 - $2,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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94 Engraved Powder Horn ID’d to Thomas Barber and Dated 1780 Overall 17”on the outside curve, the original base plug of pine wood is 2.88” in diameter. The plug is loose and Cowan’s recommends repairing it with wooden pegs and no glue. The significant feature of this Revolutionary War map horn, bearing the owner’s name, Thomas Barber, and the date 1780, is a representation of the proposed, but obviously not adopted, arms or seal of the United States - a hand clutching a sheaf of 13 arrows. The writer is aware of only eight horns including the subject which bear this motif, all of them are map horns primarily of the eastern portion of the state of New York. No two are identical and they are by different artisans - some more accomplished than others. At the butt of the arrows is the inscription United States, flanking this are the prominent initials GW in the tribute to the commander in chief of the American forces, George Washington. Below the proposed seal are two field pieces and above a pair of American Stars and Stripes (rarely so accurately depicted on powder horns). Surmounting these are two drums with their sticks, flanking a pair of crossed swords - conjuring the strains of “Yankee Doodle” in the background. The entire assemblage is surrounded by a garland or wreath and is the central embellishment of the horn. Around the perimeter of the base are various sea-going vessels; diverse architecture and flora are interspersed within the stations of the map. The route begins in New Jersey with only Elizh Town (present day Elizabeth) and Newark shown. Moving into New York the engraver depicts Staten Isld, Long Islad, New York [city], New RACH (New Rochelle?), MN Head (?), West Point (though unlabeled) is represented with gun embrasures along the Hudson River behind which are tents, buildings and sizable fortifications flying a flag which resembles, sans the X, Washington’s own starry standard which still exists in the custody of the American Revolution Center (ARC) in Philadelphia. It was for many years in the holdings of the Valley Forge Historical Society, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. NW (possibly New Windsor), FhKill (Fishkill), Esopas, Albany, New City (the then-newer section of Albany on the east side of the Hudson, not palisaded), Saratoga. Along the Mohawk River (unlabeled) going west, there is a four-bastion fort symbol and the name Plank, probably referring to Fort Plain, St Rob’ and the fort symbol, probably for Stone Arabia, fort symbol F Harkeman for Herkimer, fort symbol F Dayton the final station is a large four bastion fort flying a Stars and Stripes, labeled FS for Fort Schuyler, known also by its original name given it in 1758, Fort Stanwix. Additionally, and incongruously, the engraver has given us a large view of Boston. -The above description by Walter O’Connor
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A search of Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 in Ancestry.com and the Fold3 website lists at least seven men named Thomas Barber who served from different colonies during the Revolutionary War. Among them are Sgt. (later Lieut.) Thomas Barber, 9th Virginia Regt., Pvt. Thomas Barber, Topham’s Regt. Rhode Island State Troops, Pvt. Thomas B. Barber, Wingate’s, Regt. New Hampshire Volunteers, Pvt. Thomas B. Barber, 18th Connecticut Regt., Sgt. & Matross Thomas. B. Barber, 1st Regt. Continental Artillery, and Pvt. Thomas Barber who served in Capt. Azor Barnum’s Company of Colonel Roswell Hopkins Regt. (Dutchess County) New York Militia. Collectively, the delineation of New York locations inscribed on the map horn consistent with the historical timeline of the Northern Campaign of 1777-1780 would overwhelmingly point to Thomas Barber of Hopkins Regt. (Dutchess County) New York Militia as the owner. An acquaintance of George Washington, Roswell Hopkins was a long serving officer in the Dutchess County Militia. One source has him participating in the Long Island Campaign of 1776. We find him mentioned for “gallantry” during a battle near Fort Independence, NY (Saratoga County) in January 1777. Later in 1777, Lt. Colonel Hopkins was second in command under Colonel Morris Graham during the Saratoga Campaign. The American order of battle shows the combined Dutchess & Ulster County Militia Regiment (sometimes listed as the 6th Regiment) commanded by Colonel Graham, part of Brigadier General John Glover’s brigade, fighting at both Freeman’s Farm on September 19, 1777 and, significantly, at Bemis Heights on October 7, 1777 where British General John Burgoyne was roundly defeated and forced to retreat to Saratoga. Subsequently, the haughty Englishman surrendered the remainder of his army on October 17 “pledging not to serve again in the war against America” thereby giving Washington and the Continental army a pivotal and much needed victory. Private Thomas Barber is recorded on a company muster roll dated October 4, 1777 taken at Peekskill and a second roll from 1779 at Fishkill, NY. Both rolls show Captain Azor Barnum, another of Dutchess County’s gentry, as officer commanding. The indomitable Lt. Colonel Hopkins assumed command of the militia regiment consisting of seven companies from Colonel David Sutherland in March 1778. Colonel Hopkins’ Regiment saw active field service from October 10, 1779 to November 22, 1779 in “defense of the Highlands” on the southern approaches of the Hudson River, and intermittently thereafter. A composite roster of Captain Barnum’s Company “made from war service from 1778 to 1782” lists Thomas Barber as a private. Source: History of Little Nine Partners & Pine Plains, NY, Dutchess County (Chapter VI, p. 54.) by Isaac Huntting, 1897. Very good. The horn remains in the absolute untouched state and should remain that way, no waxing or any other “application,” just careful handling. The color is what one likes to see. The pouring spout only has been, long ago, slightly reduced in length, a very common circumstance. $10,000 - $15,000
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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95 Raised Carved Kentucky Rifle by J. Metzger .44 caliber, 42” barrel length, top of barrel marked J. Metzger. Percussion lock marked Sweitzer. Buckhorn rear barrel sight and blade front sight. Brass four-piece engraved patchbox, brass buttplate, engraved brass toe plate with a piercing, brass triggerguard, brass ferules, engraved brass sideplate, brass nosecap. Brass comb plate. Brass edge molding on cheek piece. Silver escutcheons, silver thumb plate, engraved silver plate on cheek piece with six-pointed star and little suns in between the star points. Two silver escutcheons are missing on the left side of stock. Molding lines down the stock parallel with the barrel, also along the ramrod channel. Raised carving on both sides of the rear ferule. Molding around the lock with teardrops at the rear and a silver escutcheon. Nice carved molding around the sideplate finishing in the rear with a silver teardrop. Raised carving to the front of the patchbox. Molding lines from the toe to the triggerguard on both sides. “C”shaped scrolls carved on the left side of stock, carving runs from rear under the cheek piece into the wrist. Raised carving to the front of the triggerguard. Jacob Metzger is listed in Lancaster from 1758-1777 then in Frederick, MD from 1777-1802. $50,000 - $75,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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96 Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Signed M. Martin Sheetz .440 bore diameter, 43.75” octagonal barrel. Marked on top of barrel behind the rear barrel sight engraved in script M and four dots in the shape of a cross and then Sheetz. Incised carving on the left side of buttstock behind the cheek piece with molding along the edges on both sides. Incised carving behind the tang and behind the rear ferule and molding running parallel with the barrel and ramrod channel. Nice molding around the lock and tear drops behind the lock and on the reverse behind the sideplate. Four-piece engraved Daisy-style patchbox, brass furniture. Maple stock. Forward part of the stock has been expertly replaced forward of the rear ferule all the way to the nose cap. Lock has been replaced, but fits the mortise very well. Rear portion of the stock is very nice with original patina. All brass with nice untouched dark patina. $8,000 - $12,000 Detail
97 Third Model Brown Bess Musket by Ramsay Sutherland .75 caliber, 39” round barrel, with British proofs near the breech. Lock marked Ramsay over Sutherland below the pan and London to the rear. Brass mounted. Walnut stock. Barrel is grey to brown with some black staining. Lock has a nice untouched brown patina. Stock is untouched with nice patina and some nicks and dings. Brass with untouched patina. A very fine third model “Brown Bess.” $3,000 - $4,500
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98 Model 1794 Contract Flintlock Musket by John Mile for the State of New Jersey .70 caliber, 44” round barrel, marked with Liberty cap, “P” and eagle in an oval near the breech, numbered 152 forward of that on the barrel. On the top of barrel is marked C lst B 3dR. Marked on the rear of lock Miles Philad. Brass mounted, walnut stock. The metal overall has sharp and crisp lines, with a very fine etched pitted surface. All markings are good. Stock is excellent with open grain and untouched patina. Brass has a light patina. This musket was made for the state of New Jersey Sea Fencible - a kind of Coast Guard. It is one of the truly great American flintlock musket rarities. And in the condition for the person who wants the best. Ex John McMurray Collection $10,000 - $15,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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99 Virginia Model 1797 Contract Musket by John Miles .69 caliber, 44.5” round barrel marked on the top of barrel, 37 Va Regt Northumberland. Three barrel bands, triggerguard with finials both rear and front. Lockplate marked vertically with Miles in the rear of lockplate. Beveled pan with flat hammer, frizzen spring with finial. Top jaw screw and top jaw are replacements. Breech plug has some separation from rear barrel. One of the sideplate screws has half of the head missing. All markings are very clear and sharp. All of the metal parts are covered in a light froth of light red rust; this should clean off leaving behind some staining. Stock is untouched with a dark open-grained look. Stock has some nicks and dings with some scratches. One small piece of wood is missing from the mortise in front of the frizzen spring. There is a two-inch long crack running from the forward sidelock screw up to the barrel on a diagonal. This is an excellent example of a very rare Virginia contract musket by John Miles with Virginia markings. $3,500 - $6,000
100 New England Officer’s Fusil by PM .69 caliber, 36.5” round barrel, top of barrel marked PM RS 1813. Lockplate marked N.G. Guards and dated 1815. Britishstyle carving with beaver tail behind tang and high comb walnut stock with long wrist. Brass mounted. Top of buttplate marked No 18. All metal is sharp and crisp with a light brown patina. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. Ex John McMurray Collection $2,000 - $3,000
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101 Virginia Manufactory Pattern 1797 Contract Musket .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. Lockplate marked Virginia Manufactory, and in the rear of plate, Richmond 1811. All parts are marked with the OO inspector’s mark: sideplate, bands, triggerguard and buttplate. Triggerguard has finials on front and rear. Finial on the frizzen spring. Walnut stock. Musket is attic mint. It is covered with brown patina caused by dried grease. Sharp and crisp lines with great markings. Stock with nice open-grained wood with untouched patina. This is as fine a Type II Virginia manufactured musket as you will ever find for sale - museum quality. Ex John McMurray Collection $10,000 - $15,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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102 Model 1808 State Contract Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 42” barrel. Barrel proof marks P over RC in an oval. Lockplate marked with an eagle over an oval with US. No other markings. ES mark behind the triggerguard in the wood. Flat-style lockplate with tit at rear, rounded pan, finial on the frizzen spring; triggerguard has finials on both ends. Three barrel bands. Bayonet lug under the barrel. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. All metal has a nice untouched dark brown uniform patina on all of the metal parts. Stock with untouched patina. Some nicks and dings. $3,000 - $5,000
103 I&H Meacham Flintlock Militia Musket .70 caliber, 38” round barrel. Lockplate marked I&H Meacham Warranted. Marked 22 on the brass sideplate. Brass furniture. Diamond checkering with sunburst in the center. Brass furniture. Walnut stock. Barrel with dark brown patina. Lock and hammer has very sharp and crisp markings. Lock has grey-to-blue look. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. A very rare militia rifle. $5,000 - $6,000
104 Early Flintlock Club Butt Rifle .770 bore diameter, 39” round barrel. Walnut stock with early club butt. Barrel has British proofs; lock is marked with GR and crown. Brass triggerguard with museum markings. Brass ramrod ferules. Barrel and lock with brown patina. Stock has nice untouched patina with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
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105 British Flintlock Fowler Rifle .615 bore diameter, 45” octagonal-to-round barrel. Nice finial on the tang. Engraved lockplate is a replacement. Brass furniture with engraved brass plate behind tang engraved Saml King. Walnut stock with beaver tail behind tang. Barrel is brown except for the rear where there is pitting around the touch hole and protruding onto the pan of lock. Stock has had some restoration done in the back of tang and through the back of the lock. $1,000 - $1,500
106 Early European Flintlock Musket .70 caliber, 41” barrel octagonal-to-round barrel. Early heavy butt plate with high comb. Banana-shaped beveled lockplate with rounded hammer. Lockplate with a heart-shaped marking with a CR. Iron triggerguard with fleur de lis pattern on the front. Rear of stock has markings 3K-6Q in the wood. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Large iron fleur de lis-style sideplate. Lockplate and barrel with nice dark brown patina. Large piece of wood missing behind the right side of tang. Small chip missing out on the bottom of the lockplate. Stock with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $2,000
107 Full-Stock Flintlock by G.K. .50 cal., 43.5” barrel. Brass mounted, German silver crescent moon on cheek piece, German silver thumb plate and barrel escutcheon, incised carving on left side aft of the cheek piece, 4-piece brass patchbox. Very good condition. $2,000 - $3,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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War of 1812
108 Small Signal Cannon 1” bore diameter, 20” turned brass tube with eagle over the trunnions on the barrel. Oak carriage with brass wheels. Weighs 35 pounds. Excellent. $1,000 - $2,000
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109 Copper Gorget with Gold Gilt and Royal GR Cipher and Crown 4.25” x 3” gorget with royal cipher and crown. Gorget has been polished and retains 95% of its gold gilded coating. $800 - $1,200
Revolutionary War — Flintlocks
Left Side
110 1763 French Military Pistol US Surcharged .69 caliber, 9” barrel, iron mounts. Early flat-style lockplate with faceted pan, frizzen spring with finial. Walnut stock. Lockplate marked with large US with serifs. All metal has some light black staining with sharp and crisp lines. Stock with some nicks and dings. A very rare pistol to find with US surcharge markings. $2,000 - $4,000 Detail
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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111 French Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol .70 caliber, 7.5” round barrel. Brass frame, triggerguard and butt cap. Marked between the hammer and pan with a crown and L. Walnut stock with belt hook. Barrel and tang have been cleaned with some light pitting. Brass has nice light patina. Overall excellent with very sharp and crisp lines. Ex John McMurray Collection $2,000 - $2,500
112 Contemporary Kentucky Pistol by Karl H. Kruger .45 caliber, 8.5” octagonal barrel. Engraved German silver furniture, curly maple stock with moldings around the lock and around the sideplate. Very well made. Karl was a master gunsmith from Connecticut who learned his trade in Germany. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
113 Contemporary Kentucky Flintlock Pistol by Karl H. Kruger .45 caliber, 8.25” octagonal barrel. Plain brass furniture, moldings around the sideplate and lockplate. Maple stock. Karl H. Kruger was a master gunsmith from Connecticut. Pistol has excellent lines; a well-made copy. $1,500 - $2,500
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Left Side
114 Model 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket, First Type .69 caliber, 42” barrel. Lock, barrel and tang have 1819 dated markings. The lockplate is the second and most common type 6.69 inches long. It is a fully developed Model 1816 musket. The comb of the stock intersects the wrist 9.5 inches forward of the buttplate. Top of barrel has “P” in circle with the eagle head and V. Left flat is marked SM CO. Walnut stock. All metal is very sharp and crisp retaining the original arsenal burnished bright finish. Stock is as close to mint as you can find with two mint cartouches on the left flat. Stock maker’s initials behind the triggerguard with firing proof. This is the most outstanding first type Model 1816 to come up for sale in years. Ex John McMurray Collection $8,500 - $10,000
115 Model 1817 Rifle by N. Starr & Son .54 caliber rifled, 36” round barrel. Proof marks on the back of breech US NWP , a circle with “P”. Dated 1840 on the tang and lock. Lock plate marked N.Starr & Son in a circle with Starr trademark and US. Also marked in the rear of lockplate Middtn. Conn. and dated 1840. Steel oval patchbox. No tools. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Barrel is mostly grey with some light pitting. Sharp markings. Bands match the barrel with a nice patina. Lockplate with nice dark patina and sharp markings. A very sharp and crisp stock with two mint cartouches. This is a great example of a rare date for the Starr contract. $3,000 - $4,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Left Side
116 U.S. Model 1816 Springfield Musket with Morse Alteration .69 caliber Morse, 42” barrel, S/N 47. With long-range rear barrel sight. Rifled with three large lands and grooves. All metal parts with sub-inspector initials. US marked on top of the buttplate. Lockplate marked US with eagle and in the rear of plate Springfield and dated 1837. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Barrel and bands are a smooth grey. Top of the breech cover and hammer is a mottled grey. Inside is excellent, and all parts are numbered the same. Bore is excellent. Stock is almost mint with the exception of a small piece wood missing around the bottom edge of the lock mortise in the front, nice untouched open-grained wood with excellent cartouches. Ex John McMurray Collection $15,000 - $25,000
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American — Percussions & Flintlocks
117 New England Percussion Militia Rifle by H. Pratt .52 caliber, 36” octagonal barrel. Top of barrel marked in script H. Pratt. Engraved lockplate marked R. Ashmore Warrented. Brass furniture, two-piece brass patchbox with the number 62 in large font and in script. Walnut stock with large checkering and dot pattern. H. Pratt worked in Roxbury Mass., and made New England-style rifles and muskets. This example is fully illustrated in Moller, 1988: p. 66. Barrel and breech has been cleaned but maintains sharp and crisp lines. Lock with original untouched patina, also sharp and crisp engraving and lines. Brass has untouched patina. Stock with original finish and nice open-grained look. Overall excellent. $2,000 - $2,500
118 Model 1816 Type III Contract Flintlock Musket .69 caliber, 42” round barrel, marked in three lines at the breech US LS P, and on the left flat at breech is “V”. Lockplate marked under the pan US, eagle and Johnson underneath. In the rear of lockplate is Middn. Conn. and dated 1831. Also dated 1831 on the lockplate and tang. Walnut stock. Bayonet is marked US JB. Barrel retains most of the original lacquered brown finish. Bands, sideplate, triggerguard and buttplate retain all of the original brown finish. Lockplate is untouched and a dark brown with dried grease. Stock is mint with a mint cartouche. A mint cartouche is on the comb of the stock near the buttplate. Minimal storage dings. Bayonet still retains most of the original brown finish. A great set for the collector who wants the best. John C. McMurray Collection $8,500 - $10,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Mexican War
119 Militia Officer’s Sword by Ames 31” blade with etched panels of military motifs. Center fuller, spear point blade. Gilt brass scabbard marked Ames Mfg Co, Chicopee. Knight’s head pommel, with eagle wings as the crossguard. Ca 1840-1850. Handle and pommel has traces of gilt in the protected areas, the rest has tarnished to a dull look. Blade is dull grey to brown patina. Scabbard has a dent at the middle band. Scabbard with dulled patina. $1,000 - $1,500
120 Model 1842 Percussion Pistol, by H. Aston & Co. .54 caliber, 8.5” barrel with swivel ramrod. Left side of barrel marked US WM P in three lines near the breech. Dated on the tang 1851 and also dated on the lockplate 1851. Marked on the lockplate US H. Aston & Co, marked in the rear of lockplate Middtn. Conn. Brass furniture with walnut stock with two mint cartouches. Lockplate and barrel have been lightly cleaned, with some very light traces of black staining. Some marks on the left side of barrel on the flat. Stock has a very small sliver of wood missing from the front sidelock screw. Nice inspectors’ initials throughout the pistol. Stock is very sharp and crisp with nice untouched open-grained wood. $1,500 - $2,500
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121 Pattern 1850 Saddle Holsters These are the Pattern 1850 holsters that will fit either the Model 1836 flintlock single-shot holster pistols or the Model 1842 single-shot holster pistols. They are in excellent condition, with no open seams. These are very hard to find in this condition. $1,000 - $1,500
Civil War — Hand Guns
Left Side
122 Civil War N.P. Ames USR Pistol .54 cal. smoothbore, 6” round barrel. Front of lockplate marked N.P. Ames Springfield Mass; rear of lockplate marked USR and dated 1843. Top of barrel marked at the breech 1843/ JCS, over “P”. John C. Stebbins inspector. Walnut stock with brass furniture. Revenue Service pistols are very rare and even harder to find in this condition. Barrel and lockplate have a nice even patina mixing with some salt and pepper staining. Brass with untouched patina. Stock is near excellent with a “JL” cartouche, but with a small sliver of wood missing forward of the lockplate. $3,000 - $5,000
123 Model 1842 Percussion Pistol by Deringer .54 caliber smoothbore, 6” round barrel with swivel ramrod. Marked on the top of barrel Deringer Philadelphia and on the lockplate. Walnut stock with brass furniture. All metal has been cleaned with some very fine traces of pitting. Sharp and crisp lines and edges. $2,000 - $2,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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124 Model 1842 Percussion Naval Pistol by N.P. Ames .54 caliber, 6” round barrel. Marked on top of the barrel, USN 1843 JCB P in four lines. Marked on the lockplate N.P. Ames Springfield Mass., and in the rear of the lockplate USN and dated 1843. Brass furniture, walnut stock. All metal is bright and has been lightly cleaned with some light pitting. Markings are sharp and crisp. Wood stock has some nicks and dings. Remnants of two cartouches in the stock. One gouge on the left side of the grip of stock about 1” long and 1/8” wide. $1,500 - $2,000
125 Model 1855 Springfield Pistol-Carbine .58 caliber, 12” barrel. V P and eagle on the left flat at breech. dated 1855 on the top flat and dated 1855 on the lockplate. Brass furniture, walnut stock. The buttstock is an old reproduction. All metal is grey with some black staining. Stock with some nicks and dings. Reproduction stock matches nicely. $1,500 - $2,000
126 Contemporary Copy of Morrill, Mosman, and Blair Percussion Knife Pistol .320 bore diameter, 4” round barrel. Squared triggerguard with 10” clip point blade, notched rear sight on the top of frame blade front barrel sight; wood handle. This is an exact copy of a very rare American-made percussion pistol. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500 100
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European Sporting Arms — Flintlocks 127 Contemporary Cased Pair of Flintlock Pistols .450 bore diameter, 3” brass cannon-style barrels. Brass boxlock, safety on hammer, checkered wood grips. Cased in rosewood case with brass inlays in the top of lid. Case has been re-configured to house the pistols. Pistols with an untouched patina. Metal parts and mold with brown patina. Grips are good. Nice ivory cap box with hinge. $1,000 - $1,500
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128 Pair of Flintlock Holster Pistols by Lazaro Lazarino .580 bore diameter, 9.75” fluted to round barrel. Brass furniture, beveled lock and hammer. Walnut stock. Engraved on the lock and barrel Lazaro Lazarino. Brass triggerguard with nice finial. Molding around the tang and around sideplate and lock. Rosewood ramrods with brass tips. Locks and barrel have been cleaned to bright and are excellent. Brass with nice patina. Stocks are excellent with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
129 Pair of French Flintlock Pocket Pistols .300 bore diameter, 1.75” screw barrels. Forward-action flintlocks marked Berardy. Iron furniture with final on the forward part of triggerguard. Silver wire inlaid behind the tangs; gilt panoply of arms on the top of breeches. Walnut stocks. Both pistols are excellent with all of the gilt on top of the breeches, metal parts were cleaned long ago. With sharp and crisp edges. Overall excellent. $1,200 - $1,800 OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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130 Over-and-Under Screw-Barrel Percussion Pistols .40 caliber rifled, 2.75” barrels, with double hammers and double triggers. Fluted and carved ebony handles. Engraved frame, tangs and butt caps. Barrels with Damascus finish; frames finished in a high polish. Barrels retaining most of the original finish just slightly dulled or faded. Frames are very sharp and crisp. Grips are excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
132 Flintlock Tinder Lighter Brass with walnut grip. Excellent with nice untouched patina. $1,000 - $1,500
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131 English Flintlock Boxlock Pistol .44 caliber, 1.5” screw barrel. Frame and barrel made of German silver. Marked on the frame Wallis and on the other side Hull. Engraved panoply of arms on both sides of the frame. Safety behind the hammer. Checkered walnut grips. Hallmarks on the bottom of barrel. Nice untouched and very sharp and crisp with nice patina. $1,500 - $2,000
133 German Flintlock Pistol by J.D. Heiller .560 bore diameter, 8.25” octagonal-to-round barrel with barrel maker’s touchmark in gold. Relief-engraved lockplate and hammer. Engraved and gilt brass furniture. Walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and horn tip. Barrel is a grey mixing with plum patina, and has sharp and crisp lines with traces of blue finish in protected areas. Still retains the gilt finish in the maker’s touchmark. Lock plate is excellent. All brass still retains most of the gilt finish. The only issue on the stock is an old crack under the lock by the trigger; it is untouched, but does not detract from the appearance. Overall the pistol is excellent. $1,800 - $2,200
European Sporting Arms — Flintlocks and Percussions
134 Belgian Military Flintlock Pistol Made for Middle East .70 bore diameter, 13” round barrel, ELG proof mark on the left side of barrel at breech. On top of barrel engraved with a fleur-de-lis-style crest with a moon and star. Engraved tang, lock and hammer. Silver-plated cast side plate with panoply of arms, cast triggerguard and buttplate with panoply arms. Fruit wood stock with checkered handle with silver nail heads. Barrel and lock with nice grey and staining, overall sharp and crisp lines. Stock is excellent. Right side of stock at muzzle has a diagonal crack about two inches long. $800 - $1,200
135 Waters & Co. Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol 1” bore diameter, 7” cannon barrel. Boxlock; side of frame marked Patent No 512, right side marked Waters & Co. Walnut stock. Excellent overall. $2,000 - $2,500
136 Percussion Conversion of European Pistol .460 bore diameter, 9” octagonal-to-round cannon-style barrel. Engraved lockplate, engraved German silver buttcap, engraved German silver triggerguard with fleur-de-lis finial, rear ferule with fleur-de-lis finial. Walnut stock with raised carving behind the tang and around the rear ferule, with incised moulding running parallel with ramrod channel, horn tip. Ramrod also with horn tip. Excellent overall. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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137 Cased Pair of Percussion Target Pistols by Devisme, Paris .40 caliber rifled, 9.75” finely fluted octagonal barrels. Rear sight on tangs, front barrel sight. Gold inlaid markings on the barrels Devisme a Paris. Relief engraved on the tang onto the barrel, and on the front part of barrels. Relief engraved locks, hammers, triggerguards, buttcap, escutcheons and wedge. Deeply carved ebony stocks in a fleurde-lis style. Pistols are housed in an ebony case with brass inlays on the top of case with name plate and the initials P.M.G. Case is beautifully lined in a green velvet material; inside the case lid is gold embossed: 35 Boulevart Des Italiens, Desvisme Arquebusier Brevete A. Paris. Ebony cleaning rods, cap box and ball box. Ebony-handled tools. Iron bullet mold with fancy sprue cutter. This exact set pistols are pictured on page 63 of Norm Flayderman’s Bowie Knife Book. Barrels retain 85-90% of the original high blue finish with all of the gold in the markings. Locks, hammers, buttcaps, triggerguard still retain all of the high polished finish. Stocks are excellent to mint. All accessories are in almost mint condition. Case is excellent with some external nicks and dings. Inside is near-mint. A great set of pistols. Norm Flayderman Estate $12,000 - $18,000
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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138 Blunt & Syms Dragoon Size Percussion Pepperbox Pistol .36 caliber, 4.375” round barrels with ribs. Ring trigger, engraved frame. Walnut grips. Barrels and frame have a nice dark brown patina. Grips are good. $1,000 - $1,500
139 Lidsay’s Young American Two-Shot Percussion Pocket Pistol .40 caliber, 4” barrels, S/N 670. Two-shot superposed barrel. Two hammers and two percussion nipples. Engraved brass frame with a stag, right side with a hunting dog. Engraved steel barrels, left side engraved with panoply of arms, right side has vines around the markings Lindsay’s Young American, Manufacture By Lindsay’s Manufacturing Co New York. Barrels are sharp and crisp retaining traces of blue finish. Brass has nice patina. Grips are good. $2,000 - $3,000
140 Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” round barrel with single-line New York address, S/N 54025. Sub-inspector’s initials on all parts. Brass triggerguard with iron backstrap. Walnut grips. Barrel and cylinder retains 98% of a very old reblued finish. It appears as though the metal has not been polished, but just lightly cleaned and blued. Frame has nice dark brown mottled look with some hint of case colors. All markings are crisp and sharp. Grips are excellent with two cartouches. $3,500 - $5,000
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141 Colt Model 1851 Army Navy Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 80547. All matching numbers with a single line Hartford address. US marked on the frame under the Colt’s Patent. Sub-inspector’s initials on all the right parts. Walnut grips. Despite the solid identification on the backstrap, the history associated with this gun is unknown at this time. HDS lists 21 men in Confederate service named “John H. Lee.” Two were line officers and very little can be gleaned on either lieutenant. The first possibility is 2nd Lieutenant John H. Lee, Co. A., 6th Alabama Cavalry. Lee enlisted as a private but nothing more is known about him. The other officer was 2nd Lieutenant John Henry Lee, Co. E., 49th Va. Infantry; nothing else known. Additionally, the List of Staff Officers of the Confederate States Army includes two more lieutenants so named but without a middle initial. They are: Lieut. John Lee who served as ADC to Brig. Gen. Isaac Trimble from May 18, 1862 until transferred in May 1863, and Lieut. John Lee who served on the staff of General Fitzhugh Lee from February 1863. Metal is very sharp and crisp with a nice even patina brown. Grips show use with a large notch carved into the left side of grips. A dim but noticeable cartouche on the left grip. Mechanically works, but the mainspring feels a little strong. $2,500 - $5,000
142 Whitney Percussion Navy Marked Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 22474. Left side of frame is marked F.C.W. Walnut grips have a nice cartouche running north and south with FCW. Barrel retains traces of original finish blending with brown patina and sharp and crisp edges. Frame is sharp and crisp with nice soft brown patina and traces of original blue finish in the protected areas. Cylinder is a nice light brown with traces of cylinder scene. Loading lever is mostly brown with some case colors showing on the sides of the lever and plunger. Grips are excellent with a sharp cartouche. Comes with an original leather frog holster that is Navy marked. A very rare martially marked percussion revolver. $3,000 - $5,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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143 Colt Second Model US Marked Dragoon Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” part octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 11273. Single-line New York address, US marked on frame below the patent markings. Brass backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. There are two very nice readable cartouches: the one on the left side is JCB, with WAT on the right side. All numbers match including the wedge and cylinder pin. Barrel is very sharp and crisp with nice dark plum turning brown with sharp markings. Loading lever with nice plum patina turning to brown. Military sub-inspector’s initial “B” on the left side of loading lever, frame cylinder, hammer and backstrap and triggerguard. Cylinder has a nice untouched dark brown patina with most of the cylinder scene visible to the eye. Frame is sharp and crisp with nice mottled grey to brown patina. Brass backstrap and triggerguard with nice dark untouched patina. Grips are excellent with some nicks and dings. A very nice untouched Dragoon - a great martial arm. $8,500 - $12,000
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Civil War — Hand Guns
144 Remington New Model 58 Percussion Revolver, .44 caliber, 8” octagonal barrel, S/N 92533, Blued finish with walnut grips. Revolver still retains 85% of the bright blue finish some wear on the left and right side of the frame. Mechanically excellent. Walnut grips are excellent with some nicks and dings. Has an excellent cartouche. $1,500 - $2,000
145 Deane Adams Engraved Revolver .44 caliber, 6.25” octagonal barrel, S/N 1167. Engraved on the top of barrel Deane Adams & Deane Makers to H.R Prince Albert No 30 King William St London Street. Engraved frame, barrel, cylinder. Checkered walnut grips. Entire pistol has an overall grey-to-brown look and is very sharp and crisp. Grips are very good. $1,500 - $2,500
146 Rogers & Spencer Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 2694. Blued finish. Replaced front sight. Walnut grips. Revolver retains 50% of the bright original blue finish the rest is flaking and turning brown. Cylinder is mostly brown. Barrel has some blue in the protected areas. Grips have some nicks and dings with a excellent cartouche. $1,500 - $2,000 147 Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.375” barrel, S/N 3430. Matching numbers, walnut grip. Very good condition. $800 - $1,200
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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148 Ells Patent Pocket Percussion Double-Action Revolver .31 caliber, 4” octagonal barrel, S/N 7. Engraved frame and cylinder, marked on the hammer Ells Patent; on the other side, patent dates Aug 1, 1854 April 28 1857. Two-piece walnut grips. Barrel has traces of original blue with dark brown staining. Cylinder has a mottled brown look with some staining. Frame is grey to brown. Entire revolver has a crisp look. Grips with original varnish with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
149 Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 119120. Walnut grips. Good+ condition with a rusty bore. It has a dark brown patina and the grip is very good with moderate wear and some chips. Mechanically good but the cylinder does not stay locked. There is still much of the cylinder scene remaining. $800 - $1,200
150 Colt 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 110198. Brass triggerguard, iron backstrap. Walnut grips. Revolver is a well-used Civil War revolver that still retains a nice untouched look with brown and pitting mixing in. Walnut grips have two old silver inlays, but one is missing. Four old notches were cut into the triggerguard on the forward part of the frame. $700 - $1,000 151 Colt 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 118596. Brass triggerguard with iron backstrap. Walnut grips. Nice sharp grey-to-brown revolver with sharp markings. All of the inspectors’ initials are visible. Cylinder scene is sharp with some light fading on the outer edge. Walnut grips are excellent with inspector’s cartouche visible on both sides of grips. $1,000 - $1,200 110
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Civil War — Hand Guns
152 Colt Model 1851 Percussion Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 122201. Brass backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. All metal has an even dark brown patina. Brass has nice patina. Grips with some nicks and dings. $1,200 - $1,500
153 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Military Holster .44 caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 53472. Marked on the triggerguard Mike Hanley Co M 16 Heavy Artly., iron backstrap and brass triggerguard. Walnut grips with several notches around the bottom edge of the grips. With military holster. While the die-stamped block lettering may be a later 19th century addition, the identification is not Civil War period in our opinion. Thirty-eight year old Michael Hanley is recorded as having first enlisted in Co. A, 18th NY as a private in May 1861, mustering out two years later in May 1863. In January 1864 he joined the 16th NY Heavy Artillery as an unassigned recruit; no further record. The 16th NYHA is cited as the largest volunteer regiment recruited during the Civil War with over 3,800 men on the rosters. The battalion comprising the unassigned recruits (who were ultimately allocated to the various companies) served in the 10th Corps until being reunited with the rest of the regiment in July 1865. Sources do not indicate the final disposition of Private Hanley. All metal is grey with pitting. Sharp lines. Grips are worn with remnants of the grip cartouches. One percussion nipple is worn off. Works, but needs some mechanical work. $800 - $1,200
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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154 Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver ID’d to 2nd Lt. John Rice .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 116575, Single-line New York address, brass backstrap and triggerguard. All matching numbers. Loading lever screw is missing and has been replaced with a pin. Marked on the butt in a stippled style JPR. Walnut grips. The gun is attributed to John Rice who served successively as a corporal and sergeant in the Missouri Home Guards and the 4th Missouri State Militia Cavalry before taking a commission in the 48th Missouri Infantry as 2nd Lieutenant of Co. B on November 14, 1864. It is possible that Rice retained the Navy revolver from his time in the 4th Mo. State Militia Cavalry. Lieut. Rice later transferred to Co. E where his brother, Daniel Rice, was captain. The 48th Missouri was a late war regiment raised in November 1864 and saw no combat. It first served as guard at the post of Rolla before joining the Nashville garrison. The regiment was later assigned to Camp Douglas, Illinois and guarded Rebel prisoners before mustering out in June 1865. All metal is very sharp and crisp with light brown patina on the cylinder and barrel. Frame is mottled grey. Backstrap and triggerguard with nice patina. Grips with some nicks and dings. $2,500 - $3,500
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Civil War — Hand Guns
155 Remington New Model 1858 Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” octagonal barrel, S/N 18266. Blued finish with walnut grips. All metal is brown mixing with some pitting. Barrel address is weak. Sub-inspector’s initials are visible on some parts. Grips have some nicks and dings with some scuffs along the bottom edge. Has a visible cartouche on the left grip. $800 - $1,200
156 LeFaucheux Pinfire Revolver 12mm pinfire caliber, 6.25” round barrel, S/N 115044. Engraved frame, cylinder, and part of the rear portion of barrel. Top of barrel has S Sutherland Richmond VA, but these markings may be spurious. Ivory grips. All metal is sharp and crisp with a grey-to-brown patina. Ivory grips have mellowed to dark yellow. $800 - $1,200
157 Colt Model 1851 Percussion Revolver with Documents .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 97001. All numbers match, brass backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. Action is a little stiff. Metal shows use, grey with some pitting. Most of the cylinder scene is gone some still remains. Grips show use with some nicks and dings. $800 - $1,200
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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158 Original Mahogany Case for Mass. Arms Belt Revolver Excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
159 Military Holster for a Model 1860 Army Revolver Heavy leather. With the flap having the closing strap sewn on the bottom and the flap having the brass stud. Belt loop sewn on the back. This holster is in excellent condition. For the collector who wants the best. $800 - $1,200 114
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160 Leather Holster for Navy Percussion Leather with a field modification strap. Stitching in the outer seam has been touched up. Good condition overall. $800 - $1,200
Civil War — Uniforms 161 Civil War Pork-Pie Hat An example of the ubiquitous private purchase porkpie campaign hat favored by both Union officers and enlisted men during the Civil War. The black felt exhibits a rough texture consistent with Civil War commercial manufacture; of simple construction with a thin leather sweatband and cloth ribbon stitched around the outer edge of the upturned brim. The hat bears a brass numeral “12” with faded sky blue worsted infantry cords (of Indian War vintage) added later. Time-Life’s Arms and Equipment of the Union, p. 186 shows a variety of officer versions reflecting the popular civilian fashion style. $800 - $1,200
163 Flag Featuring Maltese Cross, Possibly Civil War-Period Worsted wool, approx. 46 x 68 in., machine-sewn flag with large central Maltese Cross, measuring approx. 27.5 x 28 in. Cotton sleeve hoist with jute rope and wooden toggle at top. Hoist marked near top edge 6 x 4 / HOULDER [?]. Research indicates that the Maltese Cross was used for the Union’s 19th Corps. The artillery brigade of the 19th Corps had a red flag with a white Maltese Cross, but the flag has been previously identified as being triangular in shape, while this example is rectangular. It has also been suggested that this flag represents Malta and/or the Knights of St. John (of Malta), as the white Cross Patteé on red is a well known emblem of these orders. Both the Order of Knights and the nation of Malta have used flags identical to this in the past. During the mid-19th century, a flag like this would have been used on ships belonging to the Knights in much the same way the Red Cross flag is used currently. The order of St. John also used this exact flag until the end of the 19th century and possibly into the early 20th century. A very similar flag is used by the Grand Master of the Knights of Malta to this day. An interesting flag, worthy of more research. Our sincere thanks to Greg Biggs for providing information regarding this flag. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
162 Civil War-Period Infantry Officer’s Coat with Captain Shoulder Straps Nine-button coat, blue wool body, captain’s shoulder straps, original lining and sleeve lining. Some blue staining on the back near the right vent. Coat is in good condition with no moth holes. No open seams. Overall in excellent condition. $2,000 - $4,000 OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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164 US Civil War Dahlgren Bowie Bayonet 12” blade, wood handle with brass guard and brass hilt on the back of handle. Leather scabbard is missing its brass tip. Marked on the ricasso Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass. Reverse is marked U.S.N. and dated 1864. Brass has nicely tarnished. Blade still retains most of the original polished look with some light pitting. Handle is nice with some nicks and dings. Leather scabbard with cracks and crazing. $800 - $1,500
165 English Dirk 6.25” spear point blade, marked on the ricasso Wy. Wilkerson & Co, Norfork, Shefield. Iron S-shaped guard, horn handle. Blade has etched panel with Rough and Ready engraved. Excellent. $800 - $1,200
166 Bowie Knife by Joseph Rodgers 5” spear point blade, marked at the ricasso Joseph Rodgers S. Norfolk, Sheffield England. German silver corn cob handle design. Leather scabbard with German silver tip and throat. Blade and scabbard are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
167 Bowie Knife by Steven Naylor 9” blade, carved ivory dog head handle. Embossed leather scabbard. This is a period-made carving knife that was remodeled to a bowie knife during its period of use, ca 1850-1875. Scabbard has some scuffing, blade has been sharpened with a gunmetal grey patina. Ivory handle is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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168 Bowie Knife by Urwin & Rodgers 7’ spear point blade. Marked at the top of the false edge running from the ricasso to the end of the false edge, Urwin Rodgers Sheffield. German silver quillon and clamshell pommel. Fluted original ivory handle. Original leather sheath with German silver tip and throat with button. Blade is in good condition with some black staining mixing with patina. German silver with nice untouched patina. Sheath is complete and in good condition. $1,500 - $2,500
169 IXL Bowie Knife 9.5” clip point blade, marked along the top edge of blade G. Wostenholm & Son, with an eagle, I.X.L. and engraved in a banner The real IXL Knife. Marked on the ricasso at the guard in four lines G. Wostenholm & Son, Washington Works. Also engraved on the blade and gilt The Union Must and Shall be Preserved. German silver guard; stag handles; leather scabbard with silver tip and throat. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
170 French Boot Knife 5.5” spear point blade, German silver crossguard and pommel with pearl handles. Leather scabbard. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
171 Bowie Knife 6” clip point blade. Blade marked across the false edge Best a shield with a Q Steel. Also marked Self Defense with the outline of a person marked on the ricasso. Handles of cast gutta percha with lion pommel. Stars inlaid in the handle and a crescent moon in a scalloped-edge plate. Leather scabbard. Blade and scabbard is excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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172 Bowie Knife by C. Maschwitz 5.5” spear point blade. Marked on the ricasso C. Maschwitz Junr, Sheffield. Pearl handles with a German silver crossguard with eagle embossed in the guard on both sides. Floral design pommel on both sides. Leather scabbard tipped and throat in plated silver. Knife and scabbard are in excellent condition. $1,500 - $2,500
173 Bowie Knife by Underwood 7” clip point blade, marked with a V crown R, Underwood 6 Haymarket London. German silver guard with stag handle; leather scabbard. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
174 English Bowie Knife by Manson 8” etched spear point blade, etched panel in scrolls and ribbon A Sure Defence. Marked near the German silver guard Manson Sheffield. Stag handle with German silver pommel. Leather scabbard with gold embossing, silver tip and throat. Knife is excellent. The panel has lightened some, but still visible. Scabbard is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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175 Bowie Knife by Urwin & Rodgers with Carved Ivory Crocodile Handle .6.75” blade stamped Erwin and Rodgers Celebrated Makers and etched My Country. Opposite blade with undecipherable etched slogan. Carved ivory crocodile effigy handle. Red leather scabbard with German silver throat and drag. Throat is crudely etched 1881/1836. Part of the lettering on the word celebrated makers is worn off. Blade with some heavy dark areas of pitting. Scabbard appears to be in two pieces and now fastened together. Overall very good. $2,500 - $3,500
176 English Bowie Knife by Manson 6.5” clipped point blade, ricasso stamped Manson Sheffield. One side of the blade is etched with a patriotic eagle and reads American Hunting Knife. Silver handle and brown leather scabbard with silver throat and drag. Very good. $1,000 - $2,000
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177 Bowie Knife by L &T Woodcock 8” clipped point blade cipher blade with dogs chasing a deer with the words Buy Mc on the deer’s hip. Blade further reads American Hunting Knife and Of the Best Quality. Rosewood handle and red leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. Blade with numerous light abrasions. Brass has been polished, otherwise very good. $2,500 - $3,500
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178 Confederate Bowie Knife by Burger & Brothers, Richmond VA 9” clip point blade, elliptical iron crossguard. Marked on the blade Burger & Brothers Richmond VA in an oval. Two-piece iron riveted handles. Leather sheath is sewn on the outer edges. With frog riveted to the leather sheath. Markings are excellent. Blade is grey with some very light dark staining. Guard is a nice dark patina. Leather sheath has some scuffing. Ex John Malloy Collection $10,000 - $15,000
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179 John Brown Pike 9.5” hand-forged spear point blade. 4.5” Iron guard, with 3.25” tapered ferule. Remnants of the original oak haft has been cut to 10.5”. Serial number 235. All metal has a nice dark brown untouched patina with some pitting. Very rare to find and seldom does an original come up for sale. Total production was 1000. Excellent overall. $6,000 - $9,000
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180 Folding Bowie Knife 6.5” blade with stag handle and German silver mountings. Black leather scabbard. Not mechanically functional. Otherwise very good. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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181 Model 1860 Cavalry Sword by C. Roby Presented to E. M. Lee 35” blade, marked near the guard C. Roby, W. Chelmsfords Mass., nothing on the reverse, early markings. Leather and brass wrapped handle, metal scabbard. Period engraving between the two carrying rings: Presented To E M Lee, Co E Mich Cavalry The Members Of His Command. Detroit Aug 27th 1862. Born in Guilford, Connecticut, Edward Merwin Lee (1835-1913) was a frontier attorney who advanced to the rank of Lt. Colonel, 5th Michigan Cavalry while serving in Custer’s famed Michigan Brigade during the Civil War. Living at Port Huron, Lee had enlisted in August 1862 as 1st Lieutenant of Company E. Promoted Captain on January 1, 1863, Lee was present at Gettysburg where Custer’s “Wolverines” became legendary. He was later captured at Bucklands Mills, Virginia on October 19, 1863 and spent the next 14 months as a POW confined at Macon and Columbia before being paroled on December 9, 1864. Captain Lee returned to his regiment and participated in the closing battles that led to the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. While not officially commended for any notable act of heroism during the subsequent Appomattox Campaign, incredibly, Lee quickly became the recipient of two coveted brevet promotions in March 1865—Colonel and Brigadier General—“for gallant and meritorious conduct during the war.” Additionally, he was advanced to Lieutenant Colonel on April 13, 1865. Collectively, the promotions represent an unprecedented
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series of accolades for a soldier-prisoner who otherwise, according to records, just did his job. Given the meteoric rise, one can only speculate on Custer’s possible influence for whatever reason. Lt. Colonel Lee was serving as AAAG on General Wyndam’s staff at Fort Leavenworth when he mustered out of volunteer service on June 22, 1865. Post-war, Lee returned to Guilford and entered politics, being elected a Republican member of the State General Assembly in 1866-67. Upon the organization of the Wyoming Territory in July 1868, Lee was appointed by President Grant as “Secretary of the new territory with the powers of acting governor,” a position he held until the inauguration of the first territorial governor in 1869. While acting governor the progressively minded Lee “secured the passage of the first equal suffrage bill” in the United States, officially giving women in the Wyoming Territory the right to vote. Lee returned to New York City late in 1869 and opened a law office where he practiced continuously until his death on January 1, 1913. Lee never married and was interred in the West Side Cemetery (Lot 137) in Guilford, CT. The published photograph of Lieutenant Edward M. Lee shows the young officer posing with a M1860 cavalry saber, although the image is not clear enough to ascertain whether this is the very same war-used combat weapon offered here. Markings are sharp and crisp. Blade has been lightly cleaned. Scabbard with dark brown untouched patina. Brass also with untouched patina. Leather missing on the handle, brass wire still intact. An outstanding Civil War sword that was carried. $4,000 - $6,000
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182 Model 1852 Presentation Grade Naval Officer’s Sword 29” blade length. Etched panels of Naval fouled anchor, foliage. Blade has maker’s mark: Joseph Starkey, Conduit St London. Shagreen wrapped handle with gilt brass wire wrapping. Chased pommel with eagle and thirteen stars on the cap. Brass knuckle-bow with USN. Leather scabbard with gilt brass bands and naval ropes in a knot design. Blade is excellent retaining most of the original polished finish. Handle has slightly darkened. Brass retaining most of the gilt finish. Leather has evidence of cracking, but still together and in good condition. $1,500 - $2,000
183 Civil War Cavalry Officer’s Sword 36” blade with etched panels of floral designs. Shagreen and gilt brass wire-wrapped handle. Heavy deeply chased pommel and guard with gilt finish. Chased gilt brass pommel and guard. Metal scabbard with chased brass bands. Scabbard has been cleaned to a grey. Seam is opened on the back side of the scabbard from the top of the drag to about 11”. Brass bands have been cleaned with some gilt remaining. Blade still retains most of the nickel finish, just slightly fading. Knuckle bow and pommel still retain most of the gilt finish. Handle has one small scuff at the guard. $2,000 - $3,000
184 US Civil War Model 1850 Staff and Field Sword 30.5” blade with acid etchings and etched maker’s name Ames in the sword blade and on scabbard. Shagreen-wrapped handle with brass wire. Brass guard with rich dark red patina. Blued metal scabbard with brass fittings that have acquired a rose-colored patina with age. Very good. $800 - $1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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185 Model 1833 North Hall Breech-Loading Percussion Carbine .52 caliber rifled, 26.2” octagonal-to-round barrel. Top of breech marked U.S.S. North Middltn Conn 1837. Marked NWP on the left flat of the barrel. Grooved triggerguard with sling ring; sliding angular bayonet. Barrel and action retains most of the original brown finish, slightly dulled. Bands retain most of the brown finish with some flaking. Breechblock and hammer still retain most of the harden finish. Stock still retains an open-grained look with some nicks and dings. One gouge on the left side five inches from the front band. A very rare carbine that was issued to the 2nd US Dragoons and 100 was ordered by the state of Alabama. $4,000 - $6,000
186 Model 1836 J.H. Hall Percussion Breech-Loading Carbine 64 caliber smoothbore, 23” octagonal-to-round barrel. Top of breech marked J.H. Hall U.S. 1837. Sliding angular bayonet; finger-grooved triggerguard, Hinge trap in toe of stock to store tools, although none are present. Elbow lever on breech. Walnut stock. This carbine has mint and crisp lines and still retains most of the original brown finish with some flaking. Breechblock and hammer still retain most of the case-hardened colors, a very nice blue color. Stock is excellent may have been lightly cleaned long ago, but still has the mint sharp edges with open-grained wood. Ex John McMurray Collection $3,000 - $4,000
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187 Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword 19” blade length with three fullers, marked at the ricasso N.P. Ames, Springfield with nice eagle at the top of three lines of markings. On the reverse United States and dated 1834. Complete in the original leather scabbard with brass tip and throat. Complete with leather frog and belt minus the buckle. Blade has been lightly cleaned with some light pitting and staining. Some very tiny nicks on the outer edge of blade. Scabbard is good with nice untouched patina on the brass. $1,500 - $2,000
188 Naval Officer’s Sword Pattern 1852 ID’d to Ensign C.A. Hendrickson 29” blade with etched with floral decorations and circle of stars, fouled anchor and USN in a banner. Marked at the ricasso Ames Mfg Company. Shagreen and gilt brass wire wrapped handle. Brass pommel and guard with USN in the guard. Leather scabbard, brass tip with serpent, two brass fittings with rope design and carrying loops. Engraved at the brass throat C.A. Henderickson. Charles A Hendrickson was a Junior Acting Ensign during the later part of the Civil War. He joined the navy in February 1864 and was honorably discharged after 20 months of service in October 1865. Nothing could be located regarding Hendrickson’s wartime service or later life making the sword an ideal research project with upside historical potential. Blade is excellent with some light staining on the tip. Handle and guard with nice untouched patina. Shagreen and scabbard are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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189 Colt Model 1855 Percussion Revolving Rifle .56 caliber, 31.25” barrel, S/N 3511. Marked on the top of frame in the sighting groove Colt Hartford Ct U.S.A. Threeleaf rear barrel sight. Sling swivel on the triggerguard and rear barrel band. Walnut stock and forearm with two barrel bands. Barrel retains 80% of the original brown finish just lightly fading. Frame retains 85% of the original bright blue finish with some flaking and brown spots on the top of the frame into the sighting groove. Hammer and loading lever a mottled brown with slight traces of case colors. Triggerguard has a brown patina. Stock and forearm retain 70% of the original vanish finish. Missing the original cleaning rod, but has a period replacement. Also missing the brass tip that fits into the butt of the buttplate. $10,000 - $15,000
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190 M1850 Ames Field & Staff Presentation Sword to Capt. Henry B. Banning 30.5” blade. Shagreen and brass wire wrapped handle. Gold gilt brass guard. Browned metal scabbard with Ames markings on brass fitting, gold gilt brass fittings. Blade with typical etched military motifs. Ames Mfg. Company etched into the ricasso with military sub-inspector’s mark and 1862 date. A crudely executed inscription on the top brass scabbard mount reads, Presented to Henry B. Banning, For Gallantry and Courage/4th Ohio Infantry, 5 June 1861. While the sword dated after-the-fact is authentic, the “5 June,1861” inscription is not easily explained in the context of Banning’s actual service. Put simply, the 4th Ohio had not engaged in any battles until July 12, 1861 when the regiment occupied Beverly, West Virginia. While Banning would emerge as a brave and heroic officer, his exploits were still before him in June 1861. The presentation is inconsistent with the known historical timeline; otherwise we are to believe that whoever inscribed the 1862-dated sword got the date wrong. Handle is excellent, guard still retains a lot of the gilt. Blade has been lightly cleaned, but still has an excellent look. Scabbard still retaining most of the brown finish. Brass fittings have tarnished with some dents in the drag. $3,500 - $5,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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191 Civil War Drum ID’d to Ayers of Chester 13” height x 16” diameter. Only of a fragment of the inside label remains tracing its origins to a New York maker. Complete with leather tension mounts and bottom head marked in ink H.E. Ayers, Chester. Both heads in excellent condition. Overall excellent. $1,000 - $2,000
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192 Civil War Drum ID’ To Company A 1st Vermont Infantry Ostensibly, an early war-used civilian drum measuring 13 x 16” with maple shell inscribed, A/1st VT./Vol. Inf. The drum is without provenance or documentation. The 1st Vermont was a three-month organization that mustered in May 9, 1861. The regiment occupied Newport News, Virginia in late May and remained there for the duration of its service, mustering out in mid-August. The 1st Vermont was engaged during the battle of Big Bethel on June 9, 1861, losing two men killed. Very good. The drum exhibits some restoration with the rope ties being replacements. $1,000 - $1,500
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193 1839 Colt Patterson Carbine .525 smoothbore, six-shot, 24” barrel, S/N 557. Bright 2.5” cylinder with no cylinder scene. Marked on the left side of barrel Patent Arms Mfg Co, Paterson N.J.-Colts Patent. Walnut stock. Plated steel buttplate. The distinctive Colt Patterson carbine became the first mass produced repeating firearm with 950 of all types made between 1838-1841. For a weapon of limited production, the revolutionary carbine certainly made its mark on the unfolding panorama of westward expansion. The Republic of Texas Navy had ordered 180 carbines while the US Navy purchased 350 which were later used by US Marines during the landing at Vera Cruz during the Mexican War. The carbine also saw service in the hands of Rhode Island militia during the short-lived Dorr Rebellion of 1841-42. Barrel is very sharp and crisp and has been lightly cleaned and touched up. Cylinder is in the bright. Frame and triggerguard has been cleaned and touched up. This rifle has been professionally restocked. The carbine overall has a great look. A very rare Colt item. $8,000 - $12,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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194 Colt Model 1855 Revolving Rifle .56 caliber, 27.25” barrel, S/N 7451. Marked on the brass triggerguard 56 cal. Marked on the top of frame Col Colt Hartford Ct USA. Marked in the cylinder Patented Sept 10th 1850. Barrel has been shortened during its period of use. Forearm has been replaced. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is a nice smooth brown patina. Frame and cylinder have been cleaned to bright. Buttstock has been cleaned with some nicks and dings. A nice old well-used rifle. $2,000 - $3,000
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195 Porter Turret Revolving Rifle .40 caliber, 26.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 25. Number on all of the internal parts. This is a third model. Marked on the barrel address P.W. Porter New-York. Also marked P.W. Porters Patent. Walnut stock with one of John McMurray’s paper tags. This rifle is excellent retaining a lot of the original brown finish on the barrel. Frame and cylinder are very sharp and crisp with a nice mottled grey look. Stock retains all of the original varnish finish with some nicks and dings. Ex John McMurray Collection $6,000 - $7,500
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196 Model 1855 Brass Mounted Harpers Ferry Rifle .58 caliber, 32.5” barrel length with VP and eagle proof on the left side at breech. Long-range rear barrel sight. Saber bayonet stud on the right side of barrel. Lockplate dated 1858 and marked U.S. Harpers Ferry. Brass barrel bands, buttplate, patchbox and nosecap. Walnut stock. Missing ramrod. Barrel lock and hammer have a uniform dark brown patina mixing with some staining and pitting. Stock has some nicks and dings with a very nice dim, but readable, cartouche. $3,000 - $5,000
197 Special Model 1861 Colt Contract Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” round barrel. Marked on the left flat near the breech with three M.M.M. and Steel. Marked on the left flat at breech V P and eagle, dated on the top flat 1864. Eagle on the bolster, lockplate marked US Colt’s Pt F.A Mfg Co Hartford Ct in three lines and also dated 1864. Walnut stock with correct and period leather sling. All metal is in the white with mint markings. Some traces of cosmolene. The eagle on the bolster is very sharp and crisp. Stock is mint with stock maker’s initials on the comb of stock at the buttplate. Two mint cartouches. Bore is mint. This is about as good as they come. $2,500 - $3,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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198 Model 1841 Percussion Rifle by E. Whitney .54 caliber, 33” barrel marked U.S GW VP and on the left flat side marked Steel. Dated 1851 on the tang. Lockplate marked E. Whitney over US; also marked in the rear N. Haven and dated 1846. Brass patchbox, brass bands, triggerguard and sideplate. Brass-tipped ramrod. Walnut stock. All markings are sharp and crisp, with some of the brown left on the barrel. Lockplate with some mottled colors present. Stock with some nicks and dings. Evidence of two cartouches remaining. Brass with nice patina. Bore will clean to excellent; it has some dust and dirt. $2,000 - $3,000
199 Model 1861 Contract Rifled-Musket by Manton .58 caliber, 40” barrel with three-leaf rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked Manton under the percussion bolster; dated 1862 in the rear. Walnut stock with three barrel bands and a period leather sling. Swelled ramrod. All metal is very sharp and crisp and has been lightly clean to bright. Stock is dark with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
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European — Percussions
200 Breechloading Percussion Musket by Fusil Thonon Invention Brevette .660 bore diameter, 41” barrel, Top of barrel marked 100, then in two lines Fusil Thonon, Invention Brevette. Walnut stock. Unusual breech-loading system that resembles a “Monkey tail” Joslyn. Has a cartouche in the wood stock on the right side Musee de L’Arnee. On the comb of stock marked M A L 1984. All metal was burnished bright and properly preserve. Walnut stock is excellent with open-grained look. Rifle overall has a mint look. $5,000 - $7,000
201 British Enfield Pattern 1856 Carbine by Barnett 23” barrel .577 caliber. Lock marked Barnett / London. Nice stock, three-step rear sight, brass buttplate and iron ramrod. 10,000 of these were purchased by the Confederate government during the war. Very good. $800 - $1,200
202 Schneider Conversion of Enfield Carbine .577 caliber, 19.5” round barrel with British proofs. Lockplate marked in the rear with a crown and VR; forward of the hammer crown over 1870 Enfield. Brass furniture, sling ring behind triggerguard. Walnut stock. Barrel and action retain 90% of the original blue finish, slightly dulling. Breechblock, lock and hammer retain most of the case colors, slightly fading. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. Has the British cartouche on the right side of stock. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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203 Model 1855 Springfield Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel with V P eagle, dated 1858 on the top of breech. Lockplate dated 1858 with eagle on the tape primer cover. U.S. Springfield marked on the front of lockplate. Long range rear barrel sight. Swelled ramrod. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. All metal and markings are very sharp and crisp with a mint look. There are several areas of dried cosmolene that has left some brown staining. Metal has the yellowed glazed look. Walnut stock is excellent. One small deep scratch in the right side of wrist. A very nice readable “JS” cartouche. Bore will clean to better. This is one of the better 1855 rifled muskets to come up for sale. $2,500 - $4,000
204 Model 1863 Percussion Rifle by Remington .58 caliber, 33” bled barrel with seven groove rifling. Rear of breech marked US V P, small eagle, H B. On the left side of breech marked H.B./ and Steel. Dated 1863 on the top of the tang. Lockplate dated 1863, eagle and Remington’s Ilion N.Y. Brass furniture, walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Has turned to a mottled dark brown where one can see traces of the case colors. Stock is excellent with nice untouched open-grained wood and mint cartouches. Brass with nice untouched patina. Bore is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
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205 Model 1861 Contract Rifled-Musket by Trenton .58 caliber, 40” barrel with V P and eagle, and dated 1863 on the top of breech. Lockplate marked U.S. Trenton, eagle and dated 1863 in the rear of lockplate. Three-leaf blued rear barrel sight. Walnut stock with an original arsenalmarked leather sling. All metal has been cleaned to bright with very sharp lines and markings. Nice dark open-grained wood NJ markings. Excellent bore. $1,500 - $2,500
206 Maynard Percussion Carbine, Second Model .50 caliber, 20” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 17530. Blued barrel with case colored frame. Walnut stock. Barrel retains 98% of the original blue finish. Rear three-leaf sight has most of the original blue finish. Frame retains 98% of the bright and vivid case colors. Lever retains all of the case colors with some loss due to brown freckling on the bottom of lever. Buttplate is very sharp and crisp with a mottled grey look covered with light freckling of brown. Buttstock with nice untouched opengrained look and has two mint cartouches on the wrist. Stock is excellent. Bore is mint. $2,500 - $3,500
207 Model 1863 Two-Band Rifle by Springfield .58 caliber, 32” barrel, with V P and eagle on the flat near breech. Dated 1863 on the top. Lockplate also dated 1863. All metal parts have been nickel plated. Walnut stock. All metal parts retain most of the nickel finish with some peeling on the barrel. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. Two excellent cartouches. $750 - $1,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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208 U.S. Civil War Burnside Carbine .54 caliber, 21” barrel, S/N 38749. Marked on the lockplate Burnside Rifle Company. Sling swivel in the butt of walnut stock. Walnut forearm. The named “J.N. Taylor” is carved on the stock. The carbine’s 38xxx serial number falls into the range of guns issued to Pennsylvania Cavalry, however no one from that state named “J.N. Taylor” with mounted service could be found. In fact, just three cavalrymen named “J. N. Taylor” were identified in a cursory search of HDS. The most interesting possibility is Pvt. James N. Taylor, Co., E., 13th Tennessee Cavalry (US) who was present at Fort Pillow when Forrest attacked on April 12, 1864. Taylor’s official eyewitness statement regarding the massacre is found in the O.R.s. The other two likely possibilities are: Cpl. James N. Taylor, Co. L, 1st KY Cav. (US), m/o 12/1864, and Sgt. Joseph N. Taylor, Co. C, 1st Mississippi Cavalry Battalion (US), m/o 6/65. All metal parts have been reblued long ago. All edges still retain the sharpness. Stock with nicks and dings; also still retains faint cartouches in the wrist. $1,000 - $1,500
209 Model 1863 Springfield Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel dated 1863 on the top of breech. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Three barrel bands with retaining springs. Lockplate marked with an eagle, U.S Springfield and dated in the rear 1863. Walnut stock. All metal is very sharp and crisp with a nice dark yellow patina. Stock has nice dark open-grained wood with sharp and crisp lines and some nicks and dings. Has a mint cartouche. Bore is excellent. $1,000 - $2,000
210 Burnside Civil War Carbine, Fifth Model .54 caliber, 21” round barrel, S/N 19499. Blued barrel, blued rear sight, lever and bottom of breechblock, top and bottom tang. Case colored buttplate, lock and hammer and frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel retains all of the blue finish, but turning to a plum. Rear sight retains most of the blue finish. Breechblock, lever and top and bottom tang retain most of the iridescence of blue finish. Stock and forearm has a very nice untouched open-grained wood with two mint cartouches. All of the screws have all of the original finish and have never been turned. Guide screw in the right side of frame determines this to be a fifth model. Bore is excellent. $2,500 - $4,000 136
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211 Smith Civil War Carbine .50 caliber, 21.6” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 26. Marked on the left side of frame Manufactured By Amn Mach Works, Springfield Mass. N.W. stamped on the left flat of barrel. Walnut forearm and stock. Barrel retains 98% of the original blue. Frame and rear portion of barrel retain all of the original case colored finish, just slightly darkened. Finish on the front band and buttplate have been heated to enhance the blue finish. Stock and forearm with nice open-grained wood and a mint cartouche. Bore is excellent. Overall an excellent carbine. $2,000 - $3,000
212 Pattern 53 Enfield Rifled-Musket by J.P. Morse .577 caliber, 39” round barrel with long range rear sight. Lockplate marked in the rear with eagle and shield and the forward part dated 1862. brass buttplate, bands and nosecap. Iron bands with original ramrod. Walnut stock. Barrel has been cleaned to bright with some staining and pitting. Brass has been cleaned to bright. Lock and hammer with nice mottled grey appearance. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,000
213 Pattern 1853 Barnett Percussion Rifled-Musket .577 caliber, 39” round barrel with Birmingham proofs on the left side at breech. Long range rear sight. Lockplate marked with a crown over Tower and forward marked Barnett London. Brass buttplate, triggerguard and nosecap. Walnut stock. Barrel, lock, bands and ramrod have a dark brown patina that uniformly blends. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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214 Model 1863 Springfield Type 11 Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel, dated 1863 on the top flat. On the left side of barrel marked with V P and eagle. Three-leaf rear barrel sight. Lockplate dated 1862, Walnut stock with three barrel bands. All metal is grey with black staining. Lockplate has been cleaned. Bands have light brown patina. Stock with some nicks and dings and remnants of three cartouches. Bore will clean to excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
215 1863 Rifled-Musket, William Mason Contract with Bayonet .58 caliber, 40” barrel, with three-leaf rear barrel sight. Three barrel bands with band springs. Lockplate marked U.S. Wm Mason Taunton, dated 1864. Eagle on bolster and lockplate. Walnut stock. With bayonet. All metal is dark brown mixing with pitting. Stock is nice and sharp with two dim but readable cartouches. Some nicks and dings. $800 - $1,200
216 Model 1816 Contract Percussion Musket by A. W. Waters .69 caliber, 42” barrel. Left side of barrel marked at the breech with US over AH P. Dated 1833 on the tang. Lockplate marked US over A. Waters, and in the rear of lockplate Millbury,1836. Walnut stock with brass marine buttplate. Top of buttplate marked with 58 BCG. Also marked 58 behind the tang and forward of the buttplate in the wood. Barrel is grey with some black staining and pitting. Lockplate and hammer with nice brown patina. Stock appears to have been lightly cleaned with sharp and crisp lines and a visible cartouche. Ex John McMurray Collection $1,500 - $2,000
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217 Rare Model 1852 Sharps Carbine .52 caliber, 21.5” barrel, S/N 2890. Top of barrel marked C. Sharps Rifle Co, Hartford Conn. Top of tang marked C. Sharps Patent 1848. Marked on the lockplate C. Sharps Patent 1852. Bandspring on the forearm. Brass furniture, walnut stock. On the brass patchbox is inscribed Dr. J.K.K. after Dr. E.K.K. From R.P.K. Carbine is very sharp and crisp retaining most of the brown finish on the barrel, just darkening some. Frame and lock with nice sharp and crisp lines and a dark patina. Wood has been cleaned at one time leaving nice open-grained natural look. Brass with light patina. $5,000 - $6,500 Detail
218 Burnside Second Model Carbine .54 caliber, 21” barrel, S/N 83. Lockplate marked Bristol Firearms Co.; patent markings on the finger lever. Walnut buttstock and forearm. All metal has been cleaned with traces of pitting and some black staining. Front sight is a period replacement. Stock has been lightly cleaned. A good example of a very rare carbine. $2,500 - $4,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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219 Experimental Breech-Loading Percussion Carbine .52 caliber, 22” round barrel, percussion action. Lever goes forward and then turns to the left to open the breech. Resembles a Smith carbine. Walnut stock and forearm. No markings. All metal is crisp and sharp and has been lightly cleaned to bright. Traces of black staining scattered throughout the metal. Stock and forearm are excellent with nice dark open-grained look. Ex John McMurray Collection $6,000 - $8,000
220 Smith Civil War Carbine .50 caliber, 21.6” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 11063. Walnut stock and forearm. This carbine was purchased and stored without oil ever being applied. It is very sharp and crisp with a light brown froth. Stock and forearm are good with some nicks and dings. A mint cartouche. The wood has not been cleaned and still has the open-grained look. Bore needs cleaning. Carbine could be expertly cleaned into a very nice firearm. $1,000 - $1,500
221 Model 1860 Spencer Carbine 56-50 RF caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 29065. Walnut stock and forearm. Frame is grey and pitted. Barrel with a nice brown patina mixed with pitting. Stock and forearm with nicks and dings. A Certificate of Authenticity from Battleground Antiques, Inc. comes with the carbine. $1,000 - $1,500 140
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222 Model 1860 Spencer Carbine .56-50 caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 96370. Three land-and-groove rifling. Case colored frame, blued barrel, carbine saddle bar and ring, sling swivels on the toe of stock and forearm. Walnut stock and forearm. This is a repaired and rebarreled Spencer by Springfield Arsenal. Barrel retains 98% of the Springfield Arsenal blue finish; rear barrel sight retains all of the original blue finish. Frame retains 98% of the case colors. Stock and forearm have a very nice untouched opengrained wood, with some nicks and dings. Ex John McMurray Collection $4,000 - $6,000
223 Sharps Model 1859 Carbine .52 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 58386. Marked on top of barrel New Model 1859. Iron furniture, with walnut stock and forearm. Stock and forearm show a well weathered look. Some rust around the hammer. Pitting on the top of the breechblock. Barrel is grey to brown. Bore is fair to good. $1,200 - $1,600
224 Triplet and Scott Repeating Carbine .50 caliber RF, 30” barrel, S/N 4376. Swivels on the top and bottom of buttplate. Marked Kentucky of the left side of frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel has some blue finish turning plum and mixing with some brown staining. Frame is mottled grey with traces of case colors mixing with some brown staining. Stock has a repaired crack through the wrist on the left side. Stock and forearm have a dried look void any finish. Stock and forearm have some nicks and dings. $600 - $800 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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225 10-Tube Blakeslee Loader Stamped Wilkinson Springfield, Mass. Complete with the ten metal tubes. Missing the shoulder strap. Some flaking of the leather. $1,500 - $2,500
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226 1816 Waters Contract Musket with Documents .69 caliber, 42” barrel. Lockplate marked U.S. over A. Waters. Marked Millbury and dated 1834 in the rear. Three barrel bands. Walnut stock that is deeply marked with Kendal on both sides of the stock, and marked 49 over VA. This Waters 1816 conversion musket dated 1834 is identified to brothers Private Joseph Kendall & Private George W. Kendall. Both enlisted on 07-15-1861 at Markham Virginia in Co. G, 49th Virginia Infantry. Originally raised as a company of infantry, Co. G was later detached in September 1861 and became Stribling’s Company (A), Virginia Light Artillery. The unit was later designated Fauquier Artillery serving for the duration in the ANV as Company A, 38th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery. Private Joseph Kendal(l) (1840-1862) was mortally wounded at Malvern Hill on August 5, 1862, his leg torn off at the thigh by a Union shell. The story of Joseph’s noble death along with a brief biography is found online at http:// archiever.rootsweb.ancestry.com. The article distilled from Confederate Veteran, Vol. II, No. 12, p.547 relates that his heroic memory was legend among Confederate Veterans. For decades, at the annual reunion of Confederate Veterans, the meeting place at Warrenton, Virginia was called the JOE KENDALL CAMP in honor of his selfless dedication on the battlefield. Joseph’s brother (or cousin in another source), Private George Kendall (1841-1928), survived the war and was still living in Marshall, Virginia in 1921 when he applied for a pension. Records show that George Kendall was captured twice during the war (at Suffolk in April 1863 and Boonsboro, Va. in July 1863) being confined at Point Lookout. He was exchanged in March 1864 and paroled at Winchester, VA on April 21, 1865. This musket is a true veteran of 1861 accompanied by an early 20th century typed tag impressed with a GAR star from the Reno Post No. 4 G.A.R./Hagerstown, Maryland hall that reads: Musket carried at the Battle of Antietam By J. Kendall donated by his Brother George, both of the 49th VA. The stock is carved: Kendal, 49 VA. The tag incorrectly records that Joseph Kendall carried the musket at Antietam which is impossible as he was killed a month before at Malvern Hill. The inconsistency can be attributed to the faulty memory of the aging veteran George Kendall who was probably in his 80s when he “donated” the gun based on the early typewritten tag. All metal has dark patina with some pitting around the back of the breech and around the percussion bolster. Markings in the stock are deep; the rest of the wood shows use and has a weathered look. $3,000 - $5,000
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227 Patterned 53 Enfield ID’d to Private Charles W. Sibley .577 caliber, 39” barrel. Rear barrel sight with leaf graduated to 8. Lockplate marked Barnett London. Walnut stock with Charles W Sibley carved into the stock on the right side. Left side of stock showing some carved emblems. The Enfield is sold with a pension file relating to Pvt. Charles W. Sibley, Co. D, 34th Illinois from Fairfield, Illinois. Sibley joined the regiment in August 1861 and was severely wounded at Shiloh the following April. Records indicate that Sibley’s foot was amputated. Consequently, he was discharged and later received an invalid pension for the rest of his life. Ordnance Reports found in Baumann’s Arming the Suckers indicate that the majority of 34th Illinois was armed with P53s beginning in the 1st qtr. 1863. No information was available for the earlier (2nd Qtr.) April 1862 period. We presume that Pvt. Sibley must have retained his service weapon despite his grievous wound. Barrel and lock with nice dark brown patina and pitting around the percussion bolster. Stock has been cleaned. Brass with nice patina. $2,000 - $2,500
228 Full-Stock Percussion Conversion Rifle by Thomas Douglas .45 caliber, 38.25” octagonal barrel. Buck sights, tiger maple full stock, signed Thomas Douglas on top flat. Four-piece patch box, 12 silver inlays, Mexican eagle and snake inlay on buttstock, brass mounts. Douglas was a Pennsylvania maker. Very good. Bore dark and pitted. $3,000 - $4,000
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229 Full-Stock Silver-Mounted Percussion Rifle .40 caliber, 42” octagonal barrel, with buckhorn rear barrel sight, front blade sight. Unmarked barrel and lock. German silver furniture with many Gramm silver inlays. Maple stock. Barrel has dark brown patina. Lock shows use with some pitting around the drum. A very old period repair to the wrist by wrapping silver around. Silver has nice tarnished look. Stock with some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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230 Full-Stock Percussion Rifle by P.C. Angstadt .36 caliber, 40.5” octagonal barrel. Top of barrel engraved P.C. Angstadt. Rear Buckhorn sight with blade front sight. Lockplate marked H.K. Wells & Co. German silver inlays of moon on the cheek piece, acorn behind the tang. Brass nose cap. Walnut stock. Barrel has a grey look with some pitting at the breech and around the percussion drum around the bottom and onto the lockplate. Stock has had a coat of shellac applied to preserve the rifle. $1,000 - $1,500
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231 Full-Stock Raised Carved Percussion Rifle by J. Workman .38 caliber, 41” octagonal barrel. Signed on top of barrel J. Workman. Barrel held to stock by small wedges. Blade front sight with Buckhorn rear sight. Double-set triggers. Four-piece engraved patchbox and over 18 pieces of silver inlay. Brass fore-stock plate, brass furniture, sideplate, and two engraved large fish. Eight-pointed star on cheek piece. Brass moulded edge of cheek piece and under cheek piece. Raised carving on left side of stock near buttplate. Incised carving around the comb of stock and behind the tang. Incised lines carved running down the stock on both sides of the ramrod channel. Barrel has soft brown patina. Lock and hammer are brown with some pitting around the percussion drum and onto the lockplate. Some wood burned out on the left side of the tang near the percussion drum. Stock has an old repair on the left side of triggerguard. Stock with nice sharp lines and still retains a nice patina. $2,000 - $2,500
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232 Half-Stock Silver-Mounted Percussion Rifle .32 caliber, 36” octagonal barrel. Top of barrel with signature, but we cannot decipher the markings. Engraving on top of barrel with silver inlay around the barrel at muzzle. German silver ramrod ferules. R.F.P. initials in German silver inlaid in the stock. German silver Deringer lock mortise is outlined in German silver, German silver sideplate, ducks, Indian with bow and arrow, seven-pointed star. German silver forestock plate, buttplate and triggerguard. Walnut stock. Barrel is smooth and brown some pitting around the breech and percussion drum. Lockplate is brown mixing with some pitting. Stock shows use with an old crack through the wrist and is a period repair. $1,000 - $1,500
233 Full-Stock Silver-Mounted Percussion Rifle by G.F. .36 caliber, 36” octagonal barrel. Marked on top of the barrel near the breech G*F. Lockplate marked Golcher. Brass furniture with engraved four-piece patchbox, over 21 silver inlays. Engraved sideplate. Maple full stock. The maker of this “Bedford-style” rifle is possibly George Fry, the only “G.F.” we have been able to locate among the known early gun makers in this part of Pennsylvania. Not much is known about him other than that he worked in Bedford County about 1840. Barrel has nice dark brown patina. Tang has a hole for the “lollipop”-style tang sight. Also has another small hole forward. Lock has brown patina. Stock with dark patina; some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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234 Half-Stock Silver-Mounted Percussion Rifle by W. McCleland .36 caliber, 41” octagonal barrel. Engraved in script on top of the barrel W. McCleland, who worked in Indiana, 18601862. Engraved back-action percussion lock. Double-set triggers. German silver flash protector. Buckhorn rear barrel sight, silver blade front sight. German silver ferules, nosecap and over 35 inlays of German silver. German silver fourpiece patchbox. Brass buttplate and triggerguard. Finely striped maple stock. Barrel is a nice and smooth with dark plum patina turning brown. Lock is good, hammer is dark brown with some pitting. Wood is excellent with one escutcheon missing. Silver has an untouched patina. $1,500 - $2,500
235 Full-Stock Percussion Rifle .40 caliber, 38” octagonal barrel, unmarked. Engraved lockplate marked Henry Parker Warranted. Buckhorn rear barrel sight with blade front sight. Plain four-piece brass patchbox, brass toe plate, triggerguard, buttplate, sideplate and nosecap, Brass flash protectors on both sides of the tang. Over 16 round silver inlays. Maple stock with nice striping. A period repair using brass around the wrist with screws. Barrel with plum finish and some pitting. Percussion drum has some pitting around that section of the barrel. Lockplate is plum with some pitting. Stock with nice untouched patina. All brass and silver with nice patina. $1,000 - $1,500
236 Half-Stock Silver Mounted Percussion Rifle by William McClellan .36 caliber, 33.5” octagonal barrel. Engraved on top of barrel in brass signature plate Wm McClellan Naffanees Ind. Rear Buckhorn sight, blade front sight. Engraved silver four-piece patchbox. Engraved silver toeplate and sideplate; engraved eagle on cheek piece. Engraved forestock plate. Engraved silver escutcheons; two escutcheons are missing on both sides of tang. Double-set triggers. Silver buttplate and triggerguard. Pewter nose cap. Brass ramrod ferules. Maple half stock. Barrel and lock with nice dark brown patina. Stock and fitting have a nice untouched look. One ramrod ferule has been restored. An area under the lock on the right side with four holes. Small piece of wood missing on the right side of the tang from burns. $1,500 - $2,500 146
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237 American Percussion Target Rifle by Wm. Lawrence .40 caliber, 31” octagonal barrel with patent breech. Marked on the left flat near the breech Wm Lawrence Laconia N.H. Also marked Cast Steel near the breech. Back-action percussion lock, iron hardware, rear adjustable stud tang sight with a hooded front sight and a fold-down modern rear barrel Buckhorn sight. Iron patchbox. Very plain walnut stock. Barrel and the under rib retains most of the original brown finish. Breech and tang retain 95% of the case colors, the back action lock and hammer also retain 95% of the case colors. Buttplate and patchbox retain 95% of the case colors. Stock is excellent retaining all of the original varnished finish. Bore is excellent bright and shining. $3,000 - $5,000
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238 George Gibbs Percussion Long Range Target Rifle .45 caliber, 36” round barrel with Rigby Flats, Patent Breech. Marked on top of the barrel Medford ‘s Patent 258, George Gibbs, 28 Corn Street, Bristol. Lockplate marked George Gibbs. Missing front and rear tang sights. Checkered pistol grip; finely figured walnut stock with horn tip. Checkered steel buttplate. Barrel is excellent retaining most of the original blue finish slightly dulling and turning plum. Breech plug, tang. Hammer and lock have a nice light brown patina. Stock is very nice with a few nicks and dings. Checkering is sharp and crisp. A very nice long range English percussion target rifle. $5,500 - $7,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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239 American Percussion Schuetzen Target Rifle by P.H. Klein .40 caliber, 32” octagonal barrel, 1.125” across the flats. Marked on top of the barrel in block letters P.H. Klein, N.Y. Patent breech, double screw tang, plain forward-action lock. Schuetzen-style stock with checkering in the wrist, fancy walnut stock with cheek piece. Engraved German Silver serpent sideplate, German silver Schuetzen buttplate, German silver tip. Original palm rest; tang sight with hooded front sight. All metal is very sharp and crisp with sharp lines. Barrel has a brown patina. German silver hardware has an untouched patina. Stock is excellent. The bore will clean to excellent; it has some traces of grease, but very bright. $3,500 - $5,000
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240 American Primer Ignition Long Range Deluxe Rifle .45 caliber, 34” round barrel with Rigby flats. False muzzle. Very fine banknote-style engraving on the action, pistol grip cap and the rear tang sight base. Fancy checkered walnut stock with pistol grip and engraved metal cap. Fleur-de-lis checkered forearm with engraved metal nosecap. Checkered metal buttplate. Base for rear sight but no staff. Front sight missing. No markings other than engraved monogram with three initials on the top of the frame. Engraving is that typically attributed to L.D. Nimschke A very rare and unusual rifle that is very high quality. It is our thought that this could be the work of Charles Overbaugh. Barrel retains 95% of the original blue finish with some light speckling. Frame retains most of the original case colors, just lightly muted. Wood is excellent with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. Outstanding unusual long range-style rifle. $6,000 - $8,000 148
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241 American Percussion Target Rifle by J.N. Gardner .54 caliber, 29.5” heavy octagonal barrel, 1.5” across the flats. Marked on the left flat J.N. Gardner, Scranton PA. Engraved and plated back-action lock, tang and breech. Nickel-plated brass butttplate and triggerguard. Rear tang sight and hooded front sight. False muzzle and loader. Bench rest on barrel. Rifle weighs 22 pounds. Barrel retains most of the original brown finish, just slightly faded. Plating on the tang and lock have faded some, but still retain over 50% of the nickel-plated finish with nice sharp and crisp lines. Stock is excellent. Bore is excellent. $3,500 - $6,000
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242 Percussion Target Rifle by John Rigby & Co., Dublin & London .45 caliber, 34” round barrel with Rigby flats. Engraved in script John Rigby & Co Dublin & London. Lockplate engraved with the initials JR, and also engraved John Rigby. Steel triggerguard, checkered buttplate. Walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and checkered panels on both sides of the stock with horn tip. Rifle is missing the rear tang sight and front sight. Barrel and lock have been polished to bright keeping the integrity of the lines and engraving. Stock is nice and crisp with some nicks and dings and is untouched. $2,500 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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243 Percussion Schuetzen Target Rifle by B. Eybel, New York .36 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel with engraved patent breech and tang. Engraved back-action percussion lock. Double-set triggers. Iron triggerguard, buttplate and ferules. Full-stock with checkering in the wrist and a horn nosecap. Missing rear sight, has a original hooded front sight and rear tang sight. All metal retains a nice untouched dark patina brown. Metal is sharp and crisp with excellent markings. Stock has been refinished and the checkering has been refreshed. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
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244 Swiss Percussion Full-Stock Schuetzen Target Rifle by F. Jeanette AuLocke .40 caliber, 35” octagonal barrel, marked on the top flat Acier Fondu. Patent breech, top of barrel is matted, recessed muzzle, barrel held to stock with three wedges. Forward action percussion lock; double-set triggers; fancy finger loop triggerguard. Hooded rear tang sight with hooded front sight. Engraved German silver serpent sideplate with winged sideplate screw for quick break down. Schuetzen-style butt, checkered wrist. Full-stock with horn tip. Rosewood ramrod. Barrel is very sharp and crisp with over 85% of the original brown finish. Breech still retains most of the case colors, just slightly faded. Tang has a mottled grey look. Lock and hammer are very sharp and crisp with a silvery grey and some staining. Stock with some nicks and dings, but excellent overall. $3,500 - $5,000
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245 Percussion Target Rifle by D. Fish New York .40 caliber, 34” octagonal barrel. Marked on the top flat D. Fish New York. Patent breech. Engraved breech, tang and backaction lock. Double-set triggers, Plain German silver buttplate, triggerguard, escutcheons, ramrod ferule and nose cap. Hooded rear tang sight and hooded front sight. Front of muzzle turned round for a false muzzle. Barrel retains 90% of the browned finish, a little wear to the high lines. Breech plug has nice dark patina. Lock and hammer are a dark mottled grey. Tang evenly matches the breech and lock. Wood has been refinished and the checkering has been refreshed. Bore is excellent. A rare rifle that seldom comes up for sale. $2,000 - $3,000
246 New York State Percussion Sporting Rifle by D. Fish .45 caliber, 34” octagonal barrel, 1.125” across the flats. Engraved patent breech, engraved lock and hammer. German silver engraved patchbox, buttplate, toeplate. Deer engraved on the cheek piece. Engraved German silver sideplate. Buckhorn rear sight, German silver blade front sight. Walnut stock with checkered wrist and nice cheek piece. Engraved tang with platinum lines on the breech. Rifle is very nice with a plum brown barrel, Lock and hammer are sharp and crisp with dark untouched patina. Stock is very sharp and crisp with original varnished finish. All silver has untouched patina. $1,500 - $2,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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247 Percussion Target Rifle by J. Homer Fisher of New York 45 caliber, 33” octagonal-to-round barrel, patent breech. Marked on the top flat J. Fisher New York. E. Phillips, New York. Cast steel. Rear flat of barrel was drilled and tapped for a rear barrel sight that is missing. Front hood adjustable sight. Rear long-range tang sight with an extra base on the heel of the stock. Checkered pistol grip stock with checkered horn buttplate. Forward-action percussion lock. Barrel is a nice untouched plum brown with some raised storage crud. Lockplate is a mottled grey-to-brown with nice sharp and crisp lines. Stock is untouched with some nicks and dings. Retains most of the original varnished finish with very sharp and crisp lines; open-grained wood. There is a small crack through the right side of tang between the hammer and tang. Checkering is very sharp. Bore is good, but may clean to better. A very rare New York State rifle that seldom comes up for sale. $4,000 - $5,000
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248 Percussion Swivel-Breech Rifle .36 caliber, 32” octagonal barrels. Marked on the top of barrel John Schuler Liverpool Pa. Schuler worked in PA from 1840-1879; his father worked 1804-1879, Engraved back-action lock, double-set triggers. German silver blade front sights with a iron buckhorn rear barrel sights. Stripped maple stock with brass furniture and eight engraved German silver inlays. Engraved German silver triggerguard. Two-piece oval engraved patchbox. Engraved brass sideplate, brass ramrod ferules. One ramrod is missing. Very good looking rifle with untouched brown patina. Stock with most of the original varnished finish with some nicks and dings. $3,500 - $4,500
249 Percussion Swivel-Breech Rifle by C. Horn Top barrel is .44 caliber rifled, bottom barrel is .44 caliber smoothbore; 34” octagonal barrels. Engraved back-action percussion lock. Engraved brass side plate. Engraved silver with brass cover patchbox. Engraved silver comb plate. Engraved silver moon on the cheek piece. Engraved silver inlay on the molding of cheek piece. Engraved brass toe plate with piercings. Engraved silver inlays on both sides of the wrist. Brass triggerguard with double-set triggers. Varnished maple stock. Nicely engraved brass ramrod ferules with brass side ribs. German silver blade front sights with buckhorn rear sights. Conrad Horn worked in Hazelton, PA from about 1861-1880. Barrels retain much of the original brown finish, just lightly faded. Some dings on the bottom barrel near the rear of breech. Both barrels have dove tail blanks near the rear of the barrels. Lock has been polished bright. Stock has some nicks and dings, and has had a coat of varnish applied, leaving it bright. Overall a very nice looking rifle. $3,500 - $6,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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250 Half-Stock Percussion Rifle by A.W. Spies .45 caliber, 38” octagonal barrel. Engraved lockplate marked A.W. Spies, Warranted. Brass furniture with two-piece brass patchbox. Walnut stock with checkered wrist and cheek piece. Barrel has a nice dark brown patina, some pitting around the percussion drum. Stock has some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
251 Percussion Double Kentucky-Style Rifle Left barrel .420 smoothbore; right barrel is .420 rifled. 32” double side-by-side octagonal barrels. Patent breech, double rear buckhorn sights, double German silver blade front sights. Double triggers, brass furniture, plain brass four-piece patchbox, toe plate, forestock plate, German silver escutcheons, German silver tip. Eight-pointed German silver star inlaid in the cheek piece. Molding on the cheek piece. Engraved forward-action percussion locks. One hammer is a replacement. Curly maple stock. Ramrod is a replacement. Barrels are smooth with a nice untouched brown patina with some pitting around the percussion drums that flows unto the barrels where they were exposed to firing. Locks have a nice patina. One hammer shows rebrowning to blend with the rest of the patina. Stock and all inlays have an untouched patina, with some dark areas around the protected areas. This is a very rare and seldom-seen-for-sale early example of a percussion double rifle. $3,500 - $5,000
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252 Full-Stock Brass Barrel Percussion Rifle by J. Cook .40 caliber, 39.5” octagonal barrel. Marked J. Cook on top of barrel. Engraved lockplate marked Jos Golcher, double-set triggers, engraved four-piece patchbox, brass furniture. Silver eight-pointed star on cheek piece, silver moon inlaid on left side of buttstock. Silver escutcheons with acorn finials inlaid on both sides of the stock. Incised lines cut into the stock running parallel with the ramrod. This rifle has had some expert restoration done. The barrel was professional restored by adding a 2” section to the barrel at the breech. The rifling inside lines up perfectly. A piece of wood was placed in around the back of the right side of the lock and through the wrist. This was also expertly done and well camouflaged. Brass barrel Kentucky’s are very rare. Rifle has a nice dark look. $3,000 - $5,000
253 Leman Percussion Trade Rifle .470 bore diameter smoothbore, 46” octagonal-to-round barrel with trademarks all over the octagonal flats. Engraved lockplate marked Leman Lancaster. Brass furniture. Maple stock enhanced with stripes. “H” marked behind the triggerguard. Barrel and lock with sharp and crisp lines and a light patina. Brass with untouched patina. Stock is untouched with dark untouched patina. This is a very difficult rifle to find in this great condition with no restorations and showing very little use. Great rifle. Ex John McMurray Collection $4,000 - $5,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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254 Experimental Remington Geiger Breech-Loading Trial Rifle Caliber is unknown, rim diameter is .655, bore diameter is .430. 35” round barrel. Case colored frame with specially machined rear sight mounted on the top of the frame by a dovetail. Walnut stock and three-band forearm. Barrel, barrel bands and buttplate are mint, retaining their original burnished bright finish. Frame retains 99% of the original case colors, just slightly dulled. All of the screw heads in the frame have a nice straw finish. Rear sight retains all of the case colors with a bright blued slide. Stock and forearm have all of the original oil finish with open grain; some very minute nicks and dings. This is a great example of American gun making in the early 1865 period. A great example for the advanced US military collector. John C. McMurray $6,000 - $9,000
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255 Remington Lee Model 1879 Army Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 9200. Marked US with VP on the barrel at breech. Rear model 1879 rear sight marked RL on the left side. Top of frame marked The Lee Arms Company Bridgeport Conn USA Patented Nov 1879 and DFC on the other rail of frame. Marked DFC on the bolt lug. Blued finish with a walnut stock. Barrel has most of the bright original blue finish. There are two areas of light pitting caused by dried storage grease, one between the two barrel bands and one forward of the front band. Receiver retains most of the original blue finish. Stock is excellent with some storage nicks and dings. Has a very sharp and crisp raised grain with a crisp cartouche on the right side of stock near the top in the corner of the butt plate. Also behind the triggerguard is a “P” with DFC . Excellent bore. John C. McMurray Collection $3,000 - $5,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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256 Half-Stock Percussion Rifle .36 caliber, 32” octagonal barrel, marked Remington on bottom of barrel. German silver mounts and inlays and two-piece patchbox. Engraved Partridge lockplate, This rifle has been in consignor’s family since 1860s. Very good. $800 - $1,200
257 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Model 1889 Ramrod Bayonet .45 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 5102251. 1884 dated breechblock, large VP and eagle, grooved trigger. Buffington rear barrel sight, front military hooded sight. Solid triggerguard. Rear tang sight has been mounted to the wrist area. Walnut stock with nice SWP/1890 cartouche and stock maker’s initials behind triggerguard. Barrel still retains most of the original blue finish with some storage stains caused from dried grease. Breechblock still retains most of the case colors, just lightly fading. Lock and hammer still retain most of the blue finish. Stock is excellent with outstanding cartouche. Bore is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
258 1863 Rifled Musket Bridesburg Needhan Conversion .58 CF caliber, 40” barrel. Three-leaf musket rear sight. Lockplate marked US Bridesburg and dated 1862. Three barrel bands, walnut stock. Barrel and lock has nice even look, grey with some black staining. Stock is very dark with sharp and crisp lines. Bore is excellent. $800 - $1,200
259 Model 1874 Sharps Sporting Rifle .45-2.1 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, S/N C46233. Double-set triggers, brass replacement buttplate, top of barrel marked Old Reliable, Sharps Rifle Co Bridgeport Conn. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel and action have a brown patina mixing with darker stains. Bore is good. Missing extractor and bottom screw that goes into the frame. Buttstock and forearm shows use with some nicks and dings. Nice Western used rifle. $1,500 - $2,500 158
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260 Schuetzen Borchardt Sharps Rifle Built by Charles Overbaugh .40 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, S/N 7760. Rear barrel is mounted with a Springfield Model 1884 Buffington sight that has had the slide customized. Rear tang sight built into the tang, with 1874 Sharps tang sight. Front sight is adjustable with a blade. Checkered pistol grip with horn cap and spacer. Stock with Schuetzen butt and, left side of stock has an oval plaque with the name Kuser and 25 engraved in the plaque. Checkered forearm with horn tip. Rifle has very sharp and crisp untouched look. Barrel has a dark plum look with some brown spots. Frame is a nice mottled grey with some colors showing. Buttstock and forearm with a dark patina look, some nicks and dings. It appears to have been greased and stored, and has that “dried grease” look. A check with the historian of the Sharps records indicates that this rifle letter is a military rifle. Charles Overbaugh purchased Sharps parts when he left and he put them together for shooters and custom built rifles. He continued working as a gunsmith in New York City until 1887. $2,000 - $4,000
261 Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle 45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel with large VP and eagle, S/N 423362. Breechblock marked US Model 1884; lockplate with 1873 date. Solid triggerguard with sling swivel. Walnut stock. Barrel retains 95% blue finish. Breechblock and tang retain 95% of the case colors. Lockplate retains 80% of the original blue finish, thinning. Buttplate retains 80% of the original blue finish. Stock has some nicks and dings. Cartouche is thin, but readable. Bore is excellent. $700 - $1,000
262 Model 1865 Spencer Carbine .56 caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 1030. Walnut stock and forearm. All metal has been cleaned with some pitting and staining. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Buttstock still has two visible cartouches. Bore is dirty, might clean to good. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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263 Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine Custer Period .45-70 caliber, 22” round barrel with no barrel proofs, S/N 21577. Early style front sight with period replacement sight blade. Rear sight is correct with graduations to 1-5, and the leaf is graduated to 6-12 with slotless crews. Sub-inspector’s initials near the breech; on top of barrel L and B. Correct high-arched breechblock with square shoulders marked Model 1873 with eagle and crossed arrows. Two-clicked tumbler with coarse checkered hammer with no lip. Lockplate marked with eagle and U.S. Springfield 1873. Correct long wrist. Walnut stock with two rows of brass tacks outlining the buttplate, indicative of Indian usage at some point. Also lacking saddle ring bar which was typically removed by Indians. According to SRS Springfield Research Service, this M1873 S/N 21577 is four numbers off of a carbine issued to Company H, 7th Cavalry that was recorded and turned into Springfield Arsenal as a captured weapon. Exactly where that particular weapon was captured and under what circumstances is not recorded. We believe that this carbine was issued to Company H, 7th Cavalry and is a “Custer gun.” While stationed at Fort Abraham Lincoln, Dakota Territory, the 7th Cavalry were issued the new M1873 Springfield just before they took the field for the Black Hills Expedition of 1874. By the time Custer rode to infamy on the Little Bighorn, the 7th Cavalry’s carbines would have been entering their second year of service implying that the weapons would have still been relatively new and entirely serviceable, despite the rigors of active campaigning. Company H rode in both the 1874 Black Hills Expedition and the epic Little Bighorn fight. Upon reaching the Little Bighorn Custer divided his command. A battalion of three companies—D, H, and K—commanded by Captain Frederick Benteen, was detached for a reconnoitering mission “along ridges and ravines of broken terrain without observing anything of interest.” Benteen maintained a leisurely pace under the sweltering afternoon sun before riding into Pvt. John Martin, Custer’s orderly, who hurriedly presented Benteen with Custer’s famous last message: “Come On. Big Village. Be Quick. Bring Packs. W.W. Cooke. P. bring pacs.” Benteen and his battalion now galloped to the sound of guns and slowing at the crest of a ridge, looked down to see Major Reno’s disorganized command crossing the shallow river pursued by “at least 1500 Indian warriors.” In Custer lore the chance linkage of Benteen and Reno’s isolated battalions would come to be known as the “Hilltop Fight” during which Lieutenant Godfrey, commanding Company K, played a prominent role.
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Benteen and Godfrey arrived on the hilltop above the valley of the Little Bighorn in the midst of a fluid situation with Reno’s men having arrived pell-mell from the valley floor confused and panic-stricken. As Benteen and Reno struggled to rush the trooper’s into defensive positions along the ridge of a “saucer-like depression,” Lieutenant Godfrey threw out a ragged skirmish line on the open prairie “and did his best to hold back the pursuing Indians” while buying the rest of the companies precious time to entrench. Major Reno sent an order for Godfrey to pull back, but the lieutenant resolved to stay, “otherwise the Indians would make sad havoc in the other companies,” he stated later. Godfrey maintained firm discipline and orchestrated a fighting withdrawal while his men kept up a steady fire of .45 caliber carbine rounds that kept the Indians at bay. With another band of mounted Indians seen racing for a nearby hill, Benteen recalled Godfrey “and after firing one last volley at the Indians, the soldiers of K Company sprinted for the entrenchment without having lost a man.” As these events played out the main body of Custer’s 7th Cavalry was now under attack several miles away. Later in the afternoon, Reno and Benteen attempted to join forces with Custer. Unbeknownst to the two officers, Custer and his command had been wiped out at the “Last Stand.” Throughout the night the seven companies of the two battalions remained dispersed in a defensive perimeter along the crest of the hilltop surrounded by at least 2,000 warriors. Sporadic fighting resumed the next day but the Indians never attempted a mass charge that would probably have overwhelmed the parched defenders. Thereafter, the fighting was marked by desultory sniping interspersed with a heroic charge by Captain Benteen and a handful of volunteers who desperately cleared the ravine at the base of the hill of Indians to get water. Near sunset Benteen observed “a column of Sioux and Cheyenne men, women and children marching southwest toward the Bighorn Mountains.” Occasional sniping harassed the troopers during the night, but the Indians had given up the fight. Next morning, June 27th, relief appeared in the form of the Terry-Gibbon column and the grateful survivors of the Hilltop fight learned of Custer’s fate. This carbine displays a uniform patina that flows throughout all of the metal parts, giving it a wellworn look consistent with an Indian-used carbine. The saddle bar has worn and gone. Brass tacks have worn into the wood. This is a great and wonderful carbine - if only it could talk about the history it truly represents. And a great chance to own a real 7th cavalry carbine. $10,000 - $15,000
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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264 Springfield Model 1870 Rifle .50-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel with no barrel proofs. Breechblock marked Model 1870 with eagle, crossed arrows, US. Correct Model 70 breechblock with high arch cut through the ejector stud hole. Lockplate marked US, with eagle, Springfield and dated 1863. Proper walnut stock with the “S” cut beside the breech, and spoon hole for ramrod. Barrel still has a the original bright finish with dried cosmolene leaving a nice light brown patina on the barrel. Breechblock and receiver retain most of the blackened finish slightly dulled and turned to a plum. Lockplate and hammer have a nice dark patina. Stock has nice crisp and sharp lines with some nicks and dings. Left flat has two nice cartouches. Model 1870 rifles are very rare and hard to find with a total production of 10,000 rifles. Most of them were issued to troops in the West and well used, which is why they are so scarce. $1,000 - $1,500
265 Model 1865 Spencer Carbine .56-50 caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 14976. Stabler cutoff, marked Model 1865, Spencer Rifle Company and patent dates on the top of frame. Blued barrel and case colored frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Carbine was refinished at Springfield arsenal for surplus sales. It is mint. Great carbine. Ex John McMurray Collection $3,500 - $5,000
266 Model 1874 Meacham Sharps Rifle .45-70 caliber, 28” round barrel, S/N C4959. Long forearm with two screws, checkered wrist, buttstock. Double-set triggers, Lawrence rear sight, blade front sight. Barrel with traces of blue thinning and turning plum. Receiver still retains nice dark case colors, mostly turning to a brown. Bore will clean to better. Buttstock and forearm with some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $2,500
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267 Special Ordered Ballard Heavy Barreled #10 Schuetzen Rifle with Shooter’s Kit and Cleaning Rod 38-55 caliber, 36” heavy octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 31609. Barrel diameter 1.25”, 1.5” across the flats of the octagonal part. Top of barrel marked 38-55. Front sprit level sight, rear tang sight with old shooters leather eye patch. Double-set triggers. Buttstock with Schuetzen butt plate, cheek piece and checkered pistol grip. Checkered forearm. Plain walnut wood. Shooter’s box with extra cartridges, lead conical bullets, Colt Navy flask, oiler, powder measures, percussion tins, molds and decapper. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish just lightly faded with a nice dark plum look, some brown staining. Action has a mottled grey look with traces of the original case colors. Spirit level is missing from the front sight. Stock and forearm are excellent retaining most of the original finish with some nicks and dings. An outstanding rare target rifle with shooter’s box. $8,000 - $12,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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268 Spencer Sporting Rifle 56-46 caliber, 26” round barrel, S/N 1154. Spencer sporting tang sight, rear, folding leaf front blade. Blued barrel with case colored frame. Figured walnut stock and forearm with pewter tip. Barrel retains 95% of the original blue finish. Frame has a nice mottled grey look with traces of the case colors. Wood is excellent retaining most of the original varnish finish, buttstock has a age crack in the butt around the magazine tube on both sides of stock. Overall this a very sharp and crisp rifle with lots of original finish. $3,000 - $5,000
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269 Spencer Shotgun 20 gauge, 28” round barrel, S/N 15147. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel has a plum brown patina. Frame is sharp and crisp with nice dark untouched patina. Walnut stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
270 Remington Model 1894 Side-by-Side Ejector Double-Barrel Shotgun, Two-Barrel Set 12 ga., 30” barrels choked M/IM, 30” barrels choked M/C, S/N 100105. Damascus barrels, case colored receiver with light scroll engraving, walnut checkered stocks, double triggers. LOP 14.25” over original rubber butt pad; plastic takedown carry case Very good condition with excellent bores. It retains nearly all of the Damascus pattern on both sets of barrels, but there is some thinning and one set has 4 or 5 small patches of pitting on the right barrel. The case colors are visible but thin. There are vivid colors in protected areas. The wood is excellent with light scratches and handling marks. The rubber pad has hardened and has some minor chips at the toe. $1,500 - $2,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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271 Rifle Shotgun Combination by A. G. Genez Left barrel is 12 gauge, right barrel is .45-60 caliber, 28” double octagonal barrels. Engraving on this rifle is of the finest work done by L.D. Nimschke. Marked on the top of barrels in gold A. G. Genez New York. Marked under the hammers on the locks A.G. Genez in gold on both locks. Locks are profusely engraved with deep relief game scenes on the forward and rear of lockplates. Engraving on the top of tang and back of breech. A gold shield on the tang with no initials. Engraving on the bottom of frame and triggerguard with a deep relief engraved stag on the bottom of triggerguard. Steel buttplate is engraved with checkered hinged steel plate cover to carry cleaning rod in the butt. Barrels break down by the “Colath” system, with the end of the lever engraved in deep relief. Double trigger with a single-set on the rifle barrel. Left barrel and rib have a Damascus finish with the right side having a beautiful plum brown color. High blued buckhorn rear sight with a blade front sight. Highly figured walnut stock with checkering in the wrist. The maker made a set of custom sling swivels; one in the buttstock and the other in between the barrels on the bottom rib. Barrels retain ca 96% original brown finish. Locks, tang and frame have traces of case coloring with a nice mottled grey look. Buttstock retains its original oil finish with some nicks, dings and scratches. This is one of the most outstanding New York-made rifle-shotgun combos to come up for sale in years. For the most discriminating collector. Bores are excellent. $5,000 - $7,500
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272 *Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army Revolver .38-40 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 342880. Blue/case color finish, hard rubber grips numbered to the gun, 1921 date of mfg. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 60% original blue finish and nearly all of its original case colors which have muted and mellowed. The grips remain in very good condition with light wear $2,000 - $3,000
273 Early “Slim Jim”-Style Holster for Colt SAA 7.5” leather flap holster for early SAA. Good condition with an open seam that could be repaired. This is a very hard-to-find item in any condition. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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274 Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 7.5” round barrel with early italic markings, S/N 2924. Two-line patent markings on frame. Frame also U.S. marked. This was an overrun produced for the civilian trade. Has the civilian high blue finish and case colors with one-piece wood grips. Factory letter states the following for Colt Single Action Army, serial number 2294: It left the factory as a .45 caliber, blue finish. The records do not indicate a barrel length or type of stocks, however. Based on the time period, this is usually an indication of a 7.5” barrel with walnut stocks. This gun was shipped to Colt’s London Agency on June 8, 1874, and was part of a shipment of 6 revolvers. There are no British proofs to be found on this revolver. Barrel retains 50% of the bright original blue finish mostly on the bottom of the barrel and under the ejector housing. On top of the barrel the finish has flaked and turned brown, and it has some staining, but with sharp and crisp markings. Cylinder has over 50% of the original blue finish with the rest tuning brown and some brown staining. Frame retains 80% of the original case colors losing some on the left side of frame through the patent markings. Most of the screw heads still retain blue finish. Backstrap retains 70% of the bright blue finish losing some in the middle to low part of the backstrap. Triggerguard retains 80% of the bright blue finish with some brown staining. Grips retain most of the ordinal varnished finish with some nicks and dings and a little wear the high edges. Bore is excellent still retaining blue. This is an outstanding and extremely hard to find civilian Colt SA in a low serial number. $15,000 - $25,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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275 Smith & Wesson 38 Single-Action Revolver with Original Picture Box .38 caliber, 4” round ribbed barrel, S/N 20375. Nickel finish with case colored hammer and trigger, checkered hard rubber grips with S&W logo. This revolver has Karl Moldenhauer markings on the butt. Also has the original picture cardboard box. Revolver retains 96% of the bright original nickel finish. Hammer retains 80% of the original case colors with some rubbings through the case colors caused from cocking the hammer. Trigger and the top latch retain all of the original blue finish. The original box is in fine condition, missing one piece on the end of the lid, and one seam is split. $2,500 - $3,000
277 Remington Model 1890 Single Action Revolver .44 CFW caliber, 5.75” barrel, S/N 670. Blue finish, hard rubber grips. Very good condition with a very good bore. This gun retains 70% of its original finish with thinning throughout. The bore is has some pitting but has strong rifling. The grips are very good but the right grip has a crack in the bottom corner. $1,000 - $1,500
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276 Smith & Wesson Model 2 Single Action Revolver ,32 caliber RF, 5” octagonal barrel, S/N 4589. Blued finish with rosewood grips. Revolver retains over 70% of the original bright blue finish with some flaking and brown staining. Grips are excellent with the original high varnished finish. Some scratches and nicks on the bottom. $1,000 - $1,500
278 Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 164766. Blue finish, stag grips, replacement barrel and cylinder, 1896 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains all of the good quality re-blued finish and the stag grips are excellent and nicely fitted, but the right panel is slightly proud above the grip strap. $1,500 - $1,800
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280 Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol .50 caliber CF, 8” round barrel. Wood grips and forearm. Barrel has a dark brown patina. Frame is very sharp and crisp with a mottled grey look and some brown staining. Grips have a visible cartouche with some nicks and dings. Forearm is dark with some nicks and dings. Bore is fair, would clean to better. $1,000 - $1,500
279 Hand-Tooled “Slim Jim” Western Holster for Colt SA Holster fits a Colt Single Action Army revolver. Handtooled with matching belt. No markings. Shows some use, but overall excellent condition. An outstanding “Slim Jim” holster with the original belt. Very hard to find. $1,000 - $1,500
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281 Starr DA Cartridge Revolver .44 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 3058. Wood grips. All metal is smooth and brown with some pitting. Grips have some nicks and dings. One small chip of wood missing on the left grip on the inside. Markings are sharp and readable. Trigger return spring seems a little weak. $800 - $1,200
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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282 Colt First Model Derringer .41 RF caliber, 2.25” barrel, S/N 3740. Nickel finish. All metal has been cleaned to bright leaving nice sharp edges. Bore is fair. Nice sharp lines. $1,000 - $1,500
283 American Arms Cartridge Derringer .41 RF caliber, 2.625” barrels, S/N 868. Marked on top of barrels American Arms Company, patent markings on the top of the other barrel. Brass frame, rosewood grips. Barrel has sharp lines with grey appearance and some pitting. Brass with nice patina. Bore will clean to better. Grips are dark. $1,000 - $1,500
284 Sharps Model 4D Pistol .30 RF caliber, 3” barrels, S/N 13742. Marked on the left side of frame C. Sharps Patent, Jan 25,1859. Blued barrels and blued frame with rosewood grips. Barrels retain 40% of the original bright blue finish, the rest is flaking. Frame is sharp and crisp with traces of finish. Grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
285 Remington First Model Second Type Double Derringer .41 RF caliber, 3” barrels, S/N 887. Marked between the ribs E. Remingtons Ilion N.Y, and on the other side Elliots Patent Dec 12 1865. Nickel finish with rosewood grips. Made with no extractor. Sharp and crisp with a grey patina and traces of original nickel in the protected areas. Rosewood grips are good. $1,500 - $2,500
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286 Remington Vest Pocket Model Single-Shot Pistol .22 caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N C1076. Remington markings on top of barrel. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains 70% original blue. The rosewood grips are excellent, retaining ca 50% original varnish. This is a very clean example. $1,000 - $1,500
288 XL Cartridge Single-Shot Derringer .41 RF long caliber, 2.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 911. Nickel finish with blued barrels, rosewood grips. Barrel is sharp and crisp with nice grey patina. Frame retains 90% of the original nickel finish. Rosewood grips are excellent. Bore will clean to better. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
287 Remington Double Derringer .41 RF caliber, 3” barrels, S/N 81. Blued finish with pearl grips. Slant line markings on the top of barrel Remington Arms Company Ilion N.Y. Very sharp and crisp with traces of blue finish in some protected areas. Grips are good. Bore will clean to good. Rifling is nice and sharp. $1,000 - $1,500
289 Continental Arms Cartridge Pepperbox .22 caliber, 2.5” round barrels, S/N 412. Iron frame steel barrels, rosewoods grips. Marked on the barrels Continental Arms Co Norwick Ct. Barrels have a brown patina with some traces of blue finish in the protected areas. Frame is brown. Grips have darkened. $1,000 - $1,500 OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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290 Colt New Line Revolver .41 RF caliber, 2.125” round barrel with two-line address and etched panel on the left side of barrel, S/N 6694. Marked on the frame 41 cal and a large “C”. Blued barrel and cylinder with case colored frame. Rosewood grips. Barrels with traces of original blue finish mixing with some plum patina. Cylinder is brown. Frame with traces of case colors in the protected areas. Grips have some nicks and dings. $800 - $1,200
291 Ballard Single-Shot Derringer .41 caliber RF, 2.75” part octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 1193. Marked on top of barrel Ballards, and on the left side of barrel marked C.H. Ballards, Worchester Mass, Patd June. Rosewood grips. Metal is sharp with a grey appearance and some light black staining. Bore would clean to better. $1,000 - $1,500
292 Colt New Line New 30 .30 caliber RF, 2.25” barrel, S/N 9065. Left side of barrel with acid-etched panel Colt New 30. Top of barrel marked Colt Pt Fa Mfg Co, Hartford Ct U.S.A. Rosewood grips. Blued cylinder and barrel, case colored frame. Barrel and cylinder are very sharp and crisp with a light plum patina. Frame still retains most of the case colors and are still vivid. Grips are excellent a little wear to the high line. Cylinder pin and release still retain most of the blue finish. Side of hammer still retains most of the high polish and the hammer still retains the blue. $1,000 - $1,500
293 Uhlinger Pocket Revolver .32 RF caliber, 6” octagonal barrel, S/N 2569. Blued finish, rosewood grips. Marked on the top of barrel J.P. Lower. Revolver is sharp and crisp retaining 50% of the original blue finish, flaking and turning to a nice plum. Grips are excellent with some scratches. $1,000 - $1,500
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294 Whitney Arms Navy Conversion Revolver .38 RF caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 55. Top of barrel marked E. Whitney N. Haven. Converted from percussion to rimfire. Brass triggerguard, walnut grips. Barrel, cylinder and frame have sharp lines and a dark brown patina. Grips with original varnish and some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
295 Merwin & Hulbert Revolver .44 caliber, 7” round barrel, S/N 2078. Nickel finish with checkered gutta percha grips. This revolver is an old refinish. It was re-nickeled sometime during its period of use. Still retains 85% of the re-nickeled finish. Grips are good. $1,000 - $1,500
296 Smith & Wesson Number 3 Double-Action Revolver .44 Russian caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N 15571. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 30% original finish. The frame and cylinder retain ca 10% original blue finish while the barrel retains ca 50% original finish. The grips are good, but worn nearly smooth. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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297 Smith & Wesson .32 Safety 3” in Original Green Box .32 caliber, 3” barrel, S/N 136721. Nickel finish, black hard rubber grips, in original early S&W green box. Very good to excellent. A slight lifting of plate on the front of cylinder. $1,000 - $1,200
298 Colt Frontier Six-Shooter Single Action Army Revolver .44-40 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 140295. Blue/case colored finish, hard rubber grips, 1891 date of mfg. Good to very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 15% original blue finish (mostly left on barrel, traces left on remainder). Traces of original case colors in the protected areas of the frame. The grips are very good with moderate wear and the gun is mechanically excellent. It is unusual to find a single action from the era in as good of shape as this gun. This is an honest old Colt in a desirable configuration. $3,000 - $4,000
299 *Colt Model 1901 U.S. Army Double-Action Revolver, Plus Holster .38 LC caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 127024. Blue finish, walnut grips with R.A.C. inspector stamp on the bottom of each panel. Grips are numbered inside with pencil to match this gun. Holster marked on back “G&K, 1918.” Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 80-85% original blue finish with most loss on the backstrap and high edge wear overall. The grips are very good with no major defects. The holster is very good with light wear and some crazing to the flap. This is a clean and collectible specimen. $1,500 - $2,000 176
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Cartridge Boards
300 U.S. Cartridge Company The Black Shells Walnut frame, 9” x 11.25”. US Cartridges Black Shells. Advertisement showing the different sizes of shot and different grains of powders. Excellent overall with some slight scuffing on the left corner near the top. $800 - $1,200
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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301 Winchester Single W Cartridge Board, 1890 51” x 38”, oak frame. “W” (and a few decorative elements) composed of all the shells Winchester sold. With Winchester label on the back of the board, Presented with Compliments Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Missing one cartridge. Two shot shells are in a plastic bag and need to be restored and placed back on the board. Board and cartridges have been properly cleaned. Overall this is a very nice board. $15,000 - $20,000 178
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Cartridge Boards
302 Winchester Double W Cartridge Board, 1897 57” x 39.75” frame size. Double W plus some gadrooning and other decorations made with Winchester shells. Missing two cartridges. The lithograph has some staining and some cracking. Frame has some scuffing. No Winchester tag on the reverse, missing. Board is in fair condition. $3,500 - $5,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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303 Winchester Double W Cartridge Board, Without Cartridges 57.25” x 40” frame size. Has the Winchester “Compliments” tag and number 777 on the reverse side. Missing all of the cartridges, but has the labels of what should have been placed there. Lithograph is lightly faded. Some very minute staining. Overall the board is very good. This board has great potential of being restored to all of its glory. $3,000 - $5,000 180
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Cartridge Boards
304 Framed UMC Cartridge Board 41.5” x 54.5” frame size. Has all of the original cartridges. Outer frame has been cleaned. The lithograph is light in color. The cartridges have been removed and retied so they could clean the board. This board is all original and very nice. $5,000 - $7,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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305 UMC Cartridge Board 48” x 34” frame size. Missing the outer oak frame, the bottom center box containing the primers and wads, and eleven cartridges. Darkened from age; cold be cleaned and restored in fair condition. $2,500 - $4,000 182
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Powder Kegs
306 Kings Powder Rifles Wood Keg 12.75” height, 10” diameter. Label reads Kings Powder Rifles Manufactured by Great Western Powder Xenia, O. Drum is composed of several staves and four rows of curved wood encompassing both the top and bottom of the wood drum. Label with a few sections missing; heavily worn. Underside of keg with a 1” hole in the center. $800 - $1,200 307 No Lot
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Ephemera
308 “Mollie” Shooting Scene Painting by C.V. Wells 16.5” x 12.5” oil on canvas signed in bottom right hand corner C.V. Wells ‘86. Image of two women with firearms in a rowboat accompanied by their rower, with the stern inscribed Mollie /J. Port . In Cowan’s Auction’s 11.4.2009 Historic Firearms and Early Americana Sale, a poster with the same image that was used for the earliest known advertisement for the Kings Great Western Powder Company near Cincinnati, Ohio sold for $2,070. (See Delph, 1991:36) According to Bacyk and Rowe this poster dates ca 1878-1889. (See Bacyk and Roe, 1998: p198.) In gold gilded frame overall image 20” x 16”. In gold gilded frame overall image 20” x 16”. Light craquelure beginning to form. $2,000 - $3,000
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309 DuPont Hunting Powders Advertisement 15” x 12” print with gold lettering that reads DuPont Hunting Powders Black Smokeless E.I. DuPont Nemours Export Company Incorporated New York, USA. Image of a hunter aiming at a group of six deer. Complete with wood frame; overall size 16.5” x 23”. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
Ephemera
310 D’Ornements et De Sujets Des Armes, Book Edited by Charles Claesen 14” x 11” book entitled Recueil D’Ornements et De Sujets pour etre Appliques A L’Ornementation Des Armes d’apres les dessins des principaux Artistes Grave et Pubie par Charles Claesen Ouvrage couronne a L’exposition des arts industiels de Bruxelles 1856. Published by the Librairie Speciale Des Art Industriel et Decoratifs. This is the Paris edition. This book has 40 Roman numeral plates of which a few are colored. Several of the plates fold out. Spine and cover of the book with gold gilt lettering Armes. An interesting compendium of the artistry used in gunmaking in Europe. $800 - $1,200
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311 Display Frame From Thomas W. Sparks Company Oak wood frame size 12.75” x 15.5”. Lithograph of company and the sizes of lead shot they made. On the outer edges in circular compartments are examples of the various sizes of shot and ball they made. Excellent overall a few small pieces of shot are loose. $1,000 - $1,500
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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312 Outstanding Contemporary Tomahawk Possibly Done by William Buchele 7” forged steel head with piercing and engraving; brass pipe bowl. 17” overall. Curly maple haft with eagle and silver wire inlays. German silver mouthpiece. Truly a great piece by a contemporary artist. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
313 Jud Brennan Handmade Knife with Silver Handle and Silver Sheath 5” blade with oval gold medallion that reads Brennan Sons. Scalloped silver handle rendered in very finely engraved floral ornament with gold escutcheon on both sides. Perimeter of the grip with finely etched pattern as well. Scabbard with bulbous finial and matching engraved floral ornamentation with brass escutcheon on one side and brass floral knob on opposite side. Overall very good condition with some feint scratches on both sides of handle and light scratches on both sides of scabbard and significant .25” incision on top edge of scabbard. $3,500 - $4,500 186
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Swords and Edged Weapons
314 Jud Brennan Handmade Coffin-Handled Knife in a Handmade Case 9” Damascus clip point blade with notch near the base. Ivory handle with silver profile of a horse surrounded by foliage on each side. Perimeter of the handle with finely etched geometric pattern. Black letter scabbard with silver throat and drag. Overall length of knife is 13”. Complete with custom made wood coffin-style case with red satin interior lining with six miniature carrying handles. Case is 5.5” wide x 16.5” length x 4.25” height. Excellent. $4,000 - $6,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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315 Custom Made Knife by Jim Lucie 6.5” clip point Damascus blade. Marked on the toe edge of the blade at the ricasso in script James R. Lucie -Maker- Fruitport Mi. Sterling silver guard and pommel. Stag, leather and red acrylic used in the handle. Made in the style of Scagel knife. This knife was built for John J. Malloy, well-known hunting and antique arms dealer. No scabbard. The quality of this knife is of the highest. Well-balanced with a nice curve in the handle. It is in excellent condition. $4,000 - $6,000
316 Custom Knife by Lora Sue Bethke 5.5” blade, marked on along the top edge Lora Sue Bethke, and on the reverse JS. Brass guard; aluminum, red acrylic, leather and stag used in the handle. Handle is similar to a Scagel. Blade is nicely polished. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
317 Custom Made Knife by H.A.K. 7.25” Damascus blade with seated scallops along the top edge. Silver guard and spacer with silver pommel cap. Handle with wood, red acrylic and stag. No scabbard. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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318 Case XX Centennial Mint Set, 1889 to 1989 100 Knives 100-knife set with various patterns includes: 24 genuine India stag handled knives, 16 gold stone handled knives, 3 stainless steel lockback knives, 57 red jigged bone handled knives, porcelain-over-metal Case XX sign, 100th Anniversary catalog, and carrying case. Mint. $5,000 - $10,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Uniforms
320 Pattern 1889 Campaign Hat Tan felt hat with blue hat cords. Several moth holes in the dome region and a few tears in the brim. Overall good condition. $700 - $1,000
319 Spanish American War Uniform Including Hat and Extra Shirt Blue wool coat with five brass eagle buttons, two white chevrons on the sleeves and is a size small. Khaki cotton coat with brass eagle buttons and two white chevrons on the sleeves. Blue and white striped cotton shirt with brass eagle buttons. PLUS, blue wool hat with crossed rifles and unit designation E 35. Top part of the “E” is missing on the insignia on the hat. Blue and white striped shirt is stained and in fair condition. Other items are very good. $700 - $900
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321 Officer’s Dress Epaulets in the Original Pasteboard Box Gold bullion epaulets with unit designation 1 on each. Lot further includes hat cord with gold bullion acorn, six artillery buttons, eagle planchet and two veteran’s medals. Epaulets are near excellent condition and the blue box has expected wear. $600 - $1,000
American Sporting Arms — Long Guns
322 U.S. Model 1898 Krag Springfield Carbine .30-40 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 124975. Correct ‘96 carbine rear sight with ‘96 Krag hand-guard. Saddle ring bar on the left side. Walnut buttstock. No cleaning rod in the butt. Stock has some initials carved into the stock forward of the triggerguard. Barrel and receiver and all parts have a nice evenly aged look, retaining most of the original blue finish. Stock has a dried look; cartouche is visible and readable. 1898 Krag carbines with all the right parts and having a look of being together forever are very hard to find today and seldom come up for sale. $2,000 - $3,000
323 Colt Model 1883 Double-Barrel Shotgun 10 gauge, 30” barrels, S/N 4679. Barrels with Damascus pattern, marked on top of barrels Colt Pt Firearms Hartford Ct. Engraved frame. Checkered pistol grip stock with checkered forearm. Hard rubber buttplate with Colt logo. Barrels retain most of the Damascus finish, slightly faded to a bright. Frame is a nice mottled grey with traces of the original case colors. Stock and forearm are excellent with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
324 Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .44 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 73537. Case colored frame, blued barrel and magazine tube. Single-set trigger, walnut stock and forearm. All metal edges are very sharp and crisp. The barrel retains 60% of the original blue finish turning plum. Magazine tube retains 50% of the blue the rest is turning plum. The nose cap retains 60% of the original blue, the rest turning plum. The frame is very sharp and crisp with a nice silvery mottled grey look with untouched patina. Stock and forearm are excellent with some nicks and dings. Bore is good and will clean to excellent. $2,500 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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325 Whitney Kennedy Rifle .44-40 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 2297. Walnut stock and forearm. All metal with a nice even brown look. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore is fair. $1,500 - $2,000
326 Winchester Model 1876 Rifle .45-60 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 58669. Walnut stock and forearm. All lines are sharp and crisp with nice plum brown. Frame has some original blue in the protected areas blending to a dark brown patina. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore is good and will clean to better. $2,500 - $3,500
327 Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .44 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 102042. Walnut stock and forearm. Missing the dust cover. All metal has a nice uniform look of dark brown patina. The dust cover has been missing a long time because the brown on the top of frame evenly matches. Wood shows use; the forearm shows evidence of saddle wear with a concave look. Stock and forearm with nicks and dings. Bore is fair. A well used 73 Winchester rifle. $800 - $1,200
328 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .44-40 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 99563A. 1882 date of mfg. Very good condition with a very good, but moderately pitted, bore. The finish is a nice brown patina and the barrel address is light but legible. The walnut stocks have been sanded and have some dings and scratches. $1,000 - $1,500 192
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329 Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle .40-65 WCF caliber, 26” octagon barrel, no S/N. Good condition with a very good bore. The finish is a mix of brown patina and gunmetal gray and the gun would benefit from a good cleaning. The stocks have been sanded and the buttstock has been poorly repaired. $1,000 - $1,500
330 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .32-20 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 271157B. Blue finish, walnut stocks, 1888 date of mfg. Good to very good condition with a very good bore, with the exception of a ring approximately 4” from the muzzle. The finish is a mixture of original blue, brown patina, and some light rust. The stocks are good with many light dings and scratches. $800 - $1,200
331 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .38-40 caliber, 20.5” barrel, S/N 303440B. Blue finish, walnut stocks, 1889 date of mfg. Good condition with a good but moderately pitted bore. The wood has many dings and scratches while the buttstock has a crack in the wrist and is missing a large piece on the right side where it meets the receiver. $700 - $1,000
332 *Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle .25-20 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 270751. Blue finish, walnut stocks, 1902 date of mfg. Very good condition with a very good but lightly pitted bore. It retains ca 90% original barrel blue and the receiver has a mixture of brown patina and gunmetal gray. The wood is very good with a sling swivel hole in the butt and a small hole drilled through the fore end. The top tang has an extra hole drilled and countersunk for a tang sight. $700 - $1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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333 Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle .32-20 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 9430. Blue finish, walnut stocks, Lyman tang sight. 1894 date of mfg. Very good condition with a very good+ bore. It retains ca 95% barrel blue with high edge wear and some minor scattered rust, ca 75% original receiver blue with some thinning in places and minor rust pitting overall. The stock rates good with many heavy scratches in the buttstock. $1,200 - $1,800
334 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .32-20 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 321986B. 1890 date of mfg. Fair condition with a rough and rusty bore. The rear sight and dust cover are modern replacements. The stocks are very good. $800 - $1,200
335 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .38-40 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 366140B. 1891 date of mfg. Fair condition with a fair to poor rusty bore. It is missing the two screws on the bottom of the receiver and the lever does not stay in the up position. $700 - $1,000
336 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .44-40 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 63686. 1881 date of mfg. Fair condition with a rough rusty bore. The stocks have been sanded and the barrel and magazine tube have moderate rust overall. $800 - $1,200 194
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337 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .32-20 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 317643B. 1889 date of mfg. Fair condition with a fair but pitted bore. $700 - $1,000
338 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .38-40 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 464296B. 1893 date of mfg. Good condition with a fair, but moderately pitted, bore. The metal has a nice brown patina and the sideplate screw and left sideplate are buggered. The wood is good with some initials carved in the left side. $800 - $1,200
339 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .38-40 caliber, 26” barrel, S/N 321818B. 1889 date of mfg. Fair condition with a fair, but moderately pitted, bore. The lever sometimes hangs up when you cock it. The buttstock has a relief carved just aft of the bottom tang for a decorative finial, but the finial is no longer present. $700 - $1,000
340 *Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle .38-55 caliber, 26” barrel, S/N 204694. 1900 date of mfg. Good condition with a good but lightly pitted bore. The stocks have been heavily sanded and the buttplate is void of finish, with some surface rust. The receiver finish has turned to silver and the barrel and magazine tube retain ca 90% original blue with most loss from high edge wear. $700 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Left Side
341 Model 1893 Grade 5 Engraved Marlin Takedown Rifle .30-30 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 149175. Engraved frame with nice typical scrolls and a panel on the right has a dog, and a panel on the reverse of a cat. Engraving on the takedown and rear part of the barrel, nosecap and top of buttplate. Finely figured walnut stock and forearm with fleur-de-lis checkering. Rear tang sight, rear folding buck horn, front folding globe. Factory letter details most of this except the engraving which is factory. Rifle was shipped on August 14, 1897. Barrel and magazine tube retain 95% of the original blue finish with a little wear to the high lines and lightly thinning. Frame is very sharp and crisp with traces of case coloring in the protected areas. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with some light nicks and dings. $15,000 - $20,000
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American Sporting Arms — Long Guns
342 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine .44-40 caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 419238B. 1892 date of mfg. Fair condition with a poor and rusty bore. $800 - $1,200
343 Evans Lever Action Sporting Rifle .44 Evans caliber, 28” octagonal barrel marked Evans Sporting Rifle, no S/N. Very good condition with a good, but pitted, bore. The finish is a dark blue just beginning to turn brown and the stocks are very good with only minor wear. $700 - $1,000
344 Winchester Model 1873 SRC .44-40 caliber, 20” round barrel, marked Model 1873 on the upper tang. Old re-nickeled finish with walnut buttstock and forearm. Retaining most of the old re-nickeled finish with some flaking. Buttstock and forearm have some nicks and dings. Carbine has a nice western-use look. Bore is good. Action is nice and tight. $1,200 - $1,500
345 *Winchester Model 1890 Rifle .22 WRF caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 111477. Case colored frame. Walnut buttstock with grooved forearm. Barrel and magazine tube retain 95% of the original blue with some wear to the tube and barrel where the slide drags. Frame retains 90% of the case colors with it muted to 50%. Breech block retains most of the original blue finish. Bottom and upper tang have dulled to a nice even patina brown blending with the case colors. Nice sharp, crisp rifle. Bore is good. Wood has some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Left Side
346 *Winchester Model ‘92 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Rifle .44-40 caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 998513. Blue finish, walnut stocks, 1929 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original finish with the only visible wear being from the saddle ring rubbing the receiver. The high grade walnut stocks are excellent with no defects. This gun is in near new condition. $4,500 - $6,500
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World War I — Equipment
347 US WWI M-8 Experimental Helmet 1,300 of these helmets were made by Ford Motor Company in November 1918. This helmet is comparable in design to the German Model 1918 helmet. Complete with leather liner and chinstrap. Very good. $4,000 - $6,000
348 US WWI Archive of A. M. Vollmer WWI footlocker to 1st. Lt. A.M. Vollmer, Lot includes 2 visor caps, Sam Brown belt, summer weight uniform and winter weight uniform, puttees, belt scarf and housewife. Very good. $800 - $1,200
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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349 Rare C-96 Mauser Pistol with Cone Hammer and Stock 7.65 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 3023. Blue finish, walnut grips, matching numbered stock. Very good condition with a good+ bore with light pitting throughout. It retains ca 95% original muted blue finish with most loss on the magazine floor plate. The shoulder stock is very good as refinished and has a 4” crack on the lower left side. $3,000 - $5,000
350 Mauser C-96 Large Ring Semi-Automatic Pistol 7.65 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 14920. Blue finish, hard rubber commercial grips with Mauser logo. Matching numbers including stock, number Z6317 hand-stamped on right side just below the chamber. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 90% original blue thinning finish with some light rust pitting overall. The grips and stock both rate excellent. $3,000 - $4,500
351 *Mauser C-96 Small Ring Pistol with Shoulder Stock 7.65 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 173727. Blue finish, walnut grips, matching numbers including stock. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% original blue finish with only some minor high edge wear. The stock rates excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
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Left Side
352 *Mauser C-96 Hunting Carbine 7.65 caliber, 11.75” barrel, S/N 99. Blue finish, walnut stocks, matching numbers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 99% original blue finish and the stocks rate excellent. The buttstock has a red color finish compared to the fore end and may be a replacement. It looks to be original or a high quality replacement. This rare and desirable carbine is as nice an example as you will find. $8,500 - $12,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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353 *Swiss Luger with Holster 7.65 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 32586. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Toggle marked Waffenfabrik Bern. Leather holster with maker marked A. Wachli, Bern, 28. Excellent condition as refinished with an excellent bore. It retains ca 99% of the high quality refinish. The grips and holster are very good. $1,500 - $2,500
354 *Swiss DWM Luger Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 3604. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers. Leather holster maker marked “A. Glauser, Sattler, Bern.” Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 99% original blue finish showing almost no wear. The holster rates very good. $1,500 - $2,500
355 *Swiss DWM Luger Semi-Auto Pistol with Holster 7.65 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 14809. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers. Leather holster maker marked A. Wachli, 23. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with some high edge wear and scattered light pinprick rust spots on the gripstraps. The holster is very good. $1,500 - $2,500
356 *Swiss DWM Luger Semi-Auto Pistol with Holster 7.65 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 12289. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers. Left side of pistol marked P33; leather holster maker marked Jean Studer, 1963, Reidt-Erlen. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% original blue finish with only some high edge wear. $2,000 - $3,000
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357 *DWM Model1906 German Luger American Eagle Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 64160. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. At first glance this appears to be a high condition gun, but upon further examination, it appears that it has been expertly refinished. It is still a very nice example. The action does not lock open, but it will lock with a different magazine. $2,000 - $3,000
359 *Colt Model 1903 “US PROPERTY” General Officer’s Semi-Auto Pistol with British Lend-Lease Proofs .32 ACP caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 565755. Parkerized finish, walnut checkered grips, U.S. Property marked on right side of frame. British proofs on slide, frame, and barrel. Extra magazine; original craft box. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
358 *WWI German Model 1914 Navy Luger Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 8262. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips; 1917 dated chamber, frame, and front sight; matching numbers. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 95% original blue finish with some high edge wear and some light scattered rust pitting. $2,000 - $3,000
360 *Colt Model 1908 Semi-Auto Pistol .25 ACP caliber, 2.125” barrel, S/N 247703. Blue finish, hard rubber grips, 1920 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-mint condition with only a hint of high edge wear and a tiny scuff on the slide serrations just above the safety. The trigger and grip safety still display vivid case colors and the two-tone magazine is like new. The grips rate excellent. This little pocket auto has lived an easy life. $800 - $1,200 OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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361 *Colt Model 1917 Double-Action Revolver .45 ACP caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 300069. Blue finish, walnut grips, butt marked U.S. Army Model 1917, No. 149021. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 99% original blue finish with a .375” hairline scratch on the left side of the barrel. $2,000 - $2,500
363 *Walther Model VII Semi-Auto Pistol in Original Box 6.35 (.25 ACP) caliber, 3” barrel, S/N 54047. Blue finish, hard rubber grips. Original box numbered to another gun. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% original blue finish and the grips rate excellent. $1,000 - $1,500 204
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362 *Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Auto Pistol .38 Colt auto caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 39945. Blue finish, hard rubber grips, lanyard ring, serrations in the rear of slide. Bottom of clip marked Cal 38 Colt in two lines. 1912 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 97% original blue finish with only minor wear and slight holster wear at the left side of the muzzle. The grips rate excellent. $2,500 - $3,000
364 *Mauser Luger “G” Dated with Eagle Proofs Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 1908. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, “G” code, S42 toggle; numbers match except magazine. Very good condition with an excellent bore. $1,000 - $1,500
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365 *Broomhandle Mauser C96 Semi-Auto Pistol with Original Holster .30 Mauser caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 894968. Re-blued finish, walnut grip. Original leather holster with Chinese characters inside. Very good condition with an excellent bore. The grips are excellent. The holster is still supple with some crazing and one shoulder loop rivet pulled away. $1,000 - $1,500
366 *WWI Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 59679. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, 1913 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has had an older refinish and ca 98% of the added finish with light scattered rust spots. $1,000 - $1,500
367 *Mauser C96 Red 9 Broomhandle Semi-Auto Pistol with Matching Shoulder Stock 9mm caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 112815. Blue finish, walnut grips, matching numbers including shoulder stock. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. The stock has been sanded and refinished and it has a 4” repaired crack in the bottom. This is a very clean and collectible “Red 9.” $1,500 - $2,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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368 Borchart DWM C-93 Semi-Automatic Pistol 7.65 Mauser caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 1829. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Matching numbers including magazine. Included is a reproduction shoulder stock and leather holster. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 95% original blue finish with only some minor high edge wear. This is a late production DWM with unmarked chamber and D.R.P. marked toggle. $10,000 - $15,000
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369 *Mauser Model 1906 Portuguese Luger Semi-Auto Pistol, Scarce 7.65 Mauser caliber, 4.625” barrel, S/N 2150v. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Early Portuguese National Guard chamber mark; Mauser banner on toggle. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 85% original blue finish with high edge wear and thinning to the front gripstrap. $2,500 - $4,000
371 *Mauser German Luger Semi-Auto Pistol With Holster 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 5690. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers, 1910 chamber date. Unit mark 125R3.2 on front gripstrap. 1918-dated holster with Deutsche Signalflaggen-Fabrik, Kahrlsruhl, A.B. maker’s mark. Very good condition with a very good bore. It retains ca 85% original blue finish and the grips are very good with a small chip at the top rear of the left panel. $1,200 - $1,600 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
370 *Colt 1911 U.S. Army Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 188049. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, 1918 date of mfg. Barrel marked on the chamber with H and P. Two-tone magazine with lanyard ring. Included is a 1917-dated G&K leather holster. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 93% original blue finish with some thinning on the front gripstrap. The grips are excellent. $2,000 - $3,000 OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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372 *WWI DWM Artillery Luger Semi-Auto Pistol with Shoulder Stock 9mm caliber, 7.875” barrel, S/N 9000b. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, 1917 chamber date. Matching numbers, reproduction leather holster with wood shoulder stock. Includes takedown tool and cleaning rod. Missing leather shoulder straps. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with minor high edge wear. The holster is in excellent condition. $1,800 - $2,500
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373 *Mauser Luger Model 1900 Semi-Auto Pistol with Swiss Proofs and Holster .30 Luger caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 4704. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers, unit mark on front of frame P/22. Leather shoulder holster rig maker marked R. Tröhler, 41 Munchwilen. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 90% original blue finish with wear to the gripstraps. The straw parts are excellent with strong color except for the thinning trigger and the grips are excellent. The holster is very good. $1,500 - $2,000
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374 *WWI Erfurt German Luger Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 3285o. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, all visible numbers matching except magazine. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 90% original blue with some light rust pits on the right side of the frame. The straw parts retain ca 90% original straw finish. The grips are very good, but someone has carved initials in the left grip panel. $900 - $1,200
375 *Colt Government Model .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 246960-C. Blued finish and parkerized finish. Brown plastic checkered grips with rampant colt. With original box. Pistol retains over 95% of the original finish. Grips are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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376 *S&W Model 1917 .45 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 6286. Marked U.S. Army on the butt with lanyard ring. United States Property marked on the bottom of barrel. GHS in circle in the top left side of frame. Blued finish with case colored trigger and hammer. Walnut grips. This revolver retains 99% of the original blue finish. On the top left side of frame is a mint military inspector’s mark. Hammer and trigger retain 100% of the case colors. Grips are mint. This revolver would be very hard to beat. A rare “first type” in almost mint condition. $2,000 - $3,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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377 *WWI Colt 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol ID’d to Captain C.G. Michalis .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 123717. Blue finish, walnut diamond checkered grips, 1915 date of mfg. Inscription on right side of frame Capt. C.G. Michalis, back of slide marked with a H, barrel marked on top with a P and H. Two-tone lanyard loop magazine. Clarence G. Michalis (1885-1970) was a soldier, banker, and philanthropist, prominent in New York City society beginning in the 1930s. Originally born in Cincinnati, he became President and Chairman of the Board of Seamen’s Bank (NY) and served as trustee and director on a number of financial service companies in the in the 1950s. A member of the New York National Guard, Lieutenant Michalis served in the Mexican Border campaign in the HQ section, 1st New York Field Artillery as Battalion Quartermaster and Commissary officer. Michalis was promoted to Captain on May 4, 1917 and must have acquired this Colt .45 in anticipation of going overseas. Indeed, with the United States entry into the Great War, the battery was federalized and redesignated the 104th Field Artillery on October 1, 1917. The 104th FA was assigned to the 27th Infantry Division composed of entirely of former NYNG units and shipped overseas in April 1918 for service with the AEF. Once in France, the 27th Division fought within several different British and American army units along with the 30th Infantry Division. The 27th was initially stationed in the East Poperinghe Line, 210
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and participated in actions at Dickebusch Lake and Vierstratt Ridge during the late summer of 1918, and then in September in the struggle to break the formidable German defenses of the Hindenburg Line. On September 25th, the division participated in the Somme Offensive and punched through the Hindenburg Line forcing the Germans into general retreat. After a final confrontation with the retreating Germans at the Le Selle River the Armistice ended the fighting and the division was shipped home in February of 1919, to be mustered out several months later. The 27th Division had suffered over 8,000 dead and wounded during the course of the war. The 104th FA was then demobilized and reactivated in the NYNG. The artillery unit was reorganized and activated in 1940 prior to the Second World War and saw service in the Pacific with the 27th Infantry Division. Sold with photocopies of fold3 military records and Michalis’ obituary from the New York Times dated December 14, 1970. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with some thinning to the backstrap and high edge wear. There is a scratch on the frame and slide from improper assembly and the barrel bushing has several nicks and dings. The grips are very good with minor wear. $5,500 - $7,500
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378 *WWI Colt 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol Owned by Captain C.G. Michalis .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 177575. Blue finish, walnut diamond checkered grips, 1917 date of mfg. Two-tone magazine with lanyard loop, back of slide marked with an H, top of barrel marked with P and H, GHS inspector’s mark on frame. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% original blue finish with only minimal wear. The grips are excellent. $5,500 - $7,500
379 *Walther Model 9 Semi-Auto Pistol .25 ACP caliber, 2” barrel, S/N 447001. Blue finish, black plastic grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with a few tiny rust pits scattered about. $800 - $1,200
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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380 French Infantry Silver-Mounted Enlisted Man’s Helmet Brass body with steel planchet with flaming bomb insignia and steel comb with black horsehair and fish-scale chinstrap secured by two steel lion motif rosettes. Complete with steel plume holder. Lot comes with a 10” canister containing red, white and blue plume. Inside of helmet marked in electronic pencil Joseph Weibel 163 Walnut Street. Brass body with two nominal dents. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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381 German Schuetzen Rifle .22 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, Martini-style action. Walnut ram’s horn Schuetzen-style buttstock with checkered wrist. Missing rear tang sight. Rear barrel two-leaf express sight; front hooded sight. Barrel still retains most of the original rust blue, just lightly faded. Frame still retains light muted case colors. Stock has been refinished and the checkering refreshed. Bore is good. $1,000 - $1,500
382 *German K-43 Rifle .8mm caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 6198. Left side of receiver marked K-43 ac; also marked with Army acceptance marks. All numbers match. Scope marked ZF K 43 dow with a line drawn through the middle markings, numbered 43815. The scope mount is a original Czech-made post war mount. Laminated stock. Rifle retains most of its original finish. Scope is a little cloudy, but overall good. Stock is excellent. It has had a little coat of shellac applied. Overall the rifle is excellent. $2,500 - $4,000
383 *Swiss Martini Target Rifle (Hammerli) Caliber unknown, 32” octagonal and fluted barrel. Blued Martini-style action. Ram’s horn stock with hook butt. Plain forearm. Double-set triggers with fancy finger loop lever. A tag on the right side of stock is engraved J. Baumgartner over Burglen. Barrel is in the white. Action retains all of the blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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384 *WWII Czechoslovakian ZK-391 Prototype Semi-Auto Rifle RARE! 8mm caliber, 21.75” barrel, S/N 117. Blue finish, receiver marked on left side Waffenwerke, Brunn, A.G.; top of receiver marked FUOCO, SICURA for “FIRE/SAFE;” also marked ZK 391, No.0117. Walnut stocks, removable flash hider, rear sight graduated 1-9 on right side of leaf, left graduated in 1/2’s to 10. Sling swivel and band on left side. Buttplate has a sliding trapdoor and the 3-piece cleaning rod is present. Quick release for magazine spring, follower, and box; bolt is released by pulling the trigger. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. The gun retains ca 98% original blue
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finish and the stocks are near excellent with only a couple of minor dings. The consignor states that her father confiscated this rifle from a German officer in Czechoslovakia during WWII. It was then taken from him by his superior officers and he was told the U.S. government wanted to study the gun. After several months it was returned to him and awarded as a war trophy. It has been in his private collection ever since and now is presented to the market for the first time. The Czechs were trying to develop a viable semi-automatic rifle before WWII and this gun was produced prior to the war. This is a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of history. $10,000 - $15,000
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385 *M-1 Carbine by Underwood .30 caliber, 18” barrel with underwood markings and dated 3-43, S/N 2773428. Parkerized finish with walnut stock and original canvas sling. All metal retains most of the original parkerized finish. Some wear to the top of the bolt with slide markings. Excellent+ untouched deep dark red open-grained walnut stock with large “P” on the pistol grip and “RA-P” on the flat of pistol grip. Bore is excellent. A very nice untouched World War II M-1 carbine. $800 - $1,200
386 *German Schuetzen Target Rifle by C.G. Hanel 8.15X46 caliber, 31.5” octagonal barrel. Marked on top of the barrel C.G. Haenel Suhl; marked on the top of the frame Hanel-Original-Aydt. Blued barrel, cased colored action. Walnut forearm with walnut buttstock, cheek piece, checkered in the wrist and Schuetzen-style butt. Rear tang sight and front ramp sight. Barrel retains 95+% of the original blue finish. Action retains over 98% of the bright and vivid case colors. Buttstock and forearm are excellent. Bore is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
387 *Oberndorf German Mauser Model 98 Sporting Rifle .30-06 caliber, 23.75” barrel with integral hand-filed rib, S/N 86958. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock, Monte Carlo cheek piece. Double-set triggers, matching numbers, barrel marked 7.6S, chamber marked U.S. 1906 (.30-06 caliber). Very good condition with an excellent bore. $1,200 - $1,800 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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388 *Mossberg Model 500 MUS Trench Shotgun 12 gauge, 20” barrel, S/N US030823/ 92-0545. Parkerized finish, US marked before serial number, sling swivels. Black synthetic stocks. Original manual. New in the original military-style packing in the original shipping box. New in the box. A very rare “US”-marked shotgun. $5,500 - $6,500
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389 *Model 1903A4 Remington Sniper Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 3423418. Marked at the muzzle on the barrel, RA over flaming bomb 8-43. Marked on the receiver, offset to accommodate the scope, U.S Remington 03A3. Scope mount marked Redfield. Lyman “All Weather” Alaskan scope with single cross hairs and serial number 25472. Scope is blued with parkerized mount. Barrel and action with parkerized finish. Walnut stock with full pistol grip. All metal is excellent. Stock has some nicks and dings. The stock shows some use and the metal is excellent. Ex John McMurray Collection $3,000 - $4,000 216
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390 German Schuetzen Rifle 8.15X46 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel with groove top for sights, rear tang sight and notched front sight. Unusual action with a left removable side plate. Engraved action with floral vines and leaves, a panel with shooter on both sides. Buttstock with checkered wrist, plain forearm. Double-set triggers. Frame is very sharp and crisp with a matte grey look. Barrel retains 90+% of the original blue finish. Stock and forearm has been refinished. A very rare style of a Schuetzen rifle. $2,000 - $3,000
391 Swiss Crossbow by A. Ruegga Swiss high quality crossbow by A. Ruegga, S/N 8261. Schuetzen-style stock, eleven extra strings, seventeen bolts, small jar of extra parts. Cocking lever, and leather sling. Very good. $800 - $1,200
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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392 Germany in World Affairs - Daily Picture Reports of 1940 Published by the Reichs’ Ministry for National Education and Propaganda, this album, Grossdeutschland im Weltgeschehen - Tagesbildberichte 1940, was intended to provide a reminder and an example to later generations of the ‘heroic’ sacrifices of the German nation in the “fight for freedom.” The album contains photographs on a wide variety of subjects in the year 1940, and depicts all aspects of life on the fighting and home fronts, including among others: awards to heroes, German military equipment, destroyed Allied equipment and aircraft, German troops in the field, railroad workers in lunch line, foreign visitors to Germany, German industry and assembly lines, German troops entering Paris, Adolf Hitler with generals, leading party personalities and much more 320 photos that measure 5.5” x 4”. Very good. Wt. 9.9lbs. $800 - $1,200
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393 Silver Adolf Hitler Schnapps Cup 2.75” cup with AH block letters with eagle claw base. Cup marked in center of the underside of the base Berndorf NT Krupp with a bear image. Outer rim of bottom base is stamped 900 Berlin with a crown. This cup was removed from the Obersalzberg area by a 101st Airborne paratrooper. Cup has surface wear along the outside. Overall very good. $800 - $1,200
394 German WWII Luftwaffe Leica Camera Leitz, Wetzlar. Nr. 381507, with Elmar 3,5/5 cm. Top cover with additional engraving FL. No. 38079. Impress “Luftwaffen-Eigentum” in back side vulcanite, in beautiful condition. Camera was delivered with order number 7989 on February 26, 1940 to Luftwaffe Bln. (Berlin). Very good. $1,500 - $2,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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395 Japanese WWII Officer’s Katana Sword 24.75” blade, with standard military mounts. Silver-wash habaki. Field officer’s knot; leather covered scabbard. Very good. $800 - $1,200
396 Japanese Wakazashi by Kuniyoshi, Early Edo Period 12” signed blade, with cherry blossom cart manukies and mounts, polished brass habaki with gold top and bottom edge. Cloisonné scabbard. Very good. Small damage to some of the inlays, minor. $1,000 - $1,500
397 Japanese Edo Period Katana Sword 25.5” signed blade, cloud pattern temper line, standard brass habaki. Has some kizu on blade; small nicks on cutting edge. Very good. Missing tsuba and wrap on handle. $1,200 - $1,500 220
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World War II — Hand Guns
398 *WWII Nazi German Browning Hi-Power Tangent Sight Semi-Auto Pistol with Holster 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 13809l. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers. Two correct “split-tail” magazines. Nazi proofs on barrel, frame, and slide. Unmarked reproduction holster. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with most loss due to high edge wear. This is a very nice example of a WWII war trophy. $1,000 - $1,500
400 *WWII Nazi Proofed BYF 42 German Luger Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 2731. Blue finish, checkered wood grips, marked “byf” and “42” on receiver; Nazi proofed on frame and barrel. Very good condition with a very good bore. This gun retains 85% of its original finish with thinning on the barrel and high edge wear. The grips are very good with a small crack in the bottom of the left grip panel. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
399 *WWII Nazi Proofed Browning Hi-Power Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 76730. Blue finish, wood checkered grips, Nazi markings on frame and slide, tangent rear sight. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been cold blued and retains all of that finish. The grips are good with moderate wear and some scratches on the left grip panel. $800 - $1,200
401 *WWII Nazi Proofed S42 German Luger Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 1207. Blue finish, wood checkered grips, marked “1936 S/42” on the chamber. Very good condition with a very good bore. This gun retains 85% of its finish with most loss on the left side of chamber. There is some wear on the grip straps and high edge wear. $1,000 - $1,500 OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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402 *WWII Nazi-Marked Radom Model 35 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N D6243. Blue finish, brown plastic grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 93-95% original blue finish with some thinning due to holster wear. $800 - $1,200
404 *WWII Nazi Party Marked Walther Model PP Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 105991P. Blue finish, black plastic grips, crown N proofs; party marked on left side of slide. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with some holster wear. $2,000 - $2,500 222
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403 *WWII Nazi German Party Marked Walther Model PP Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 141588P. Blue finish, crown N proofs; party marked on left side of the slide. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 97% original blue finish with some minor holster wear at the muzzle. $2,000 - $2,500
405 *Polish Radom WZ 35 Imperial Eagle Proof Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4.625” barrel, S/N 28212. Blue finish, hard rubber grips. Frame slotted for a shoulder stock, slot has an E stamped at the bottom. 1938 dated slide, matching numbers; proof mark on bottom of the magazine. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with some minor rust pitting on both sides of the slide near the muzzle and scattered overall. $3,000 - $4,000
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406 *WWII Nazi German CYQ P38 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 9788X. Blue finish, brown Bakelite grips. Nazi proofs on slide and frame; mfd. by Spreewerke. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 90+% original blue finish with most loss due to thinning on the front grip-strap. $1,000 - $1,500
407 *WWII Nazi German BYF41 Walther “Black Widow” Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 64183. Re-blued finish, black plastic grips, mismatched numbers. Very good condition with an excellent bore. The frame has been re-numbered and all visible parts match except for the sideplate. $1,000 - $1,500
408 *WWII Nazi German Walther RZM PPK with Party Holster and Belt Buckle 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 837418. Blue finish, brown Bakelite grips. Leather holster and belt rig. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 97% original blue finish with only some high edge wear. The holster rig is very good to near excellent. The holster is marked with an eagle, D.R.G.M., and R.Z.M.No.1051. The leather is still supple with some minor crazing. This is a fine specimen for the discriminating collector. $2,000 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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409 *WWII Union Switch & Signal 1911A1 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 1053716. Parkerized finish, Keyes grips, High Standard barrel. Magazine marked with an S on the lip, included military field manual. Very good+ condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 90% original finish with some thinning to the grip-straps and some high edge wear. $4,000 - $6,000
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World War II — Hand Guns 410 *Colt Model 1911-A1 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 820695. Parkerized finish, Keyes grips. 1942 date of mfg.; included is a 1943 dated USMC shoulder holster. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It has been refinished and retains ca 95% of the added finish. The grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
411 *WWII Nazi German Walther P.38 480 Code Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 1207. Re-blued finish, brown Bakelite grips. Russian capture marked on frame. Very good condition (as re-blued) with an excellent bore. $1,500 - $2,000
412 *WWII Nazi German Model 1934 Mauser Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 625515. Blue finish, walnut checkered grip, Nazi proofed on left rear of frame. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 95% original blue finish with 2 small patches of pitting on top of the slide. $800 - $1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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413 *WWII Nazi German J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 1935 Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.375” barrel, S/N 430887. Blue finish, homemade walnut grips, Nazi proofs on slide, frame, and triggerguard. Housed in a leather CZ Model 27 military holster dated 1941. Included is a notarized letter from the consignor and a receipt showing this gun was purchased from Lt. Gen. James Vaught, who “liberated” it from a German house in 1946. Second Lieutenant James Vaught initially served in Germany with the Army of Occupation as platoon leader and then as Commanding Officer, 820th Military Police Company, from April 1946 through April 1948, and finally as an infantry platoon leader in the Big Red One stationed in Bamberg, Germany from May 1948 to August 1949. General Vaught’s personal .45 Cal. Automatic General Officer’s pistol, Serial Number GO 127, is offered elsewhere in the catalog (Lot 440), sold with complete documentation. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 97% of an added high quality refinish. $1,000 - $1,500
414 *Commercial Pre-War Colt Government Model Pistol with Holster and Magazine Case .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N C122098. 1919 date of mfg. Blue finish, walnut diamond checkered grips. Good+ to very good condition with a very good bore. This pistol retains ca 70% original blue finish with most wear on the grip-straps and the high edges. The areas where the finish is worn have turned to a brown. The grips show significant wear with flattening to the points. It features an unmarked two-tone magazine and the barrel is unusually marked with a “U” on the left lug and an ampersand on the bottom forward of the lugs. The barrel is very good with some light pitting near the chamber end. The slide is un-numbered. Included is an unmarked leather double magazine pouch and a military shoulder holster marked “U.S., Sears Saddlery Co., 1943”. The shoulder strap on the holster is broken, otherwise both are in good condition. $1,200 - $1,800 226
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415 *German Walther Model HP Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 2215. Re-blued finish, post-war police grips. Very good condition with an excellent bore. $1,000 - $1,500
416 *WWII Nazi German J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 38H Nazi Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.375” barrel, S/N 286251. Blue finish, black plastic grips, 2 magazines. Slide and frame with eagle N proofs; triggerguard with eagle 37 proof. Unmarked leather flap holster. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with most loss on the slide. The grips rate excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
417 *Simson & Co. German Luger Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 1769a. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers, eagle proofs. Very good+ condition with a very good bore. It retains ca 90% original blue finish. $1,000 - $1,500
418 *Mauser 1936 S/42 Luger with G.I. Bring Back Papers and Holster 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 6686f. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers, except magazine. 1936 chamber date, 1935 dated holster with maker mark “Auwaerter & Bubeck, A.G. Stuttgart.” Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 97% original blue finish with slight wear to the right side of the muzzle and some light scattered rust pits. This is a high condition 1903. $2,500 - $3,500
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419 *German Pre-War Walther PPK Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 230500K. Blue finish, brown grip, crown N proofs. Excellent condition with a very good+ bore. It has some minor holster wear on the front of the slide. The grip is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
420 *German Walther Pre-War Model PPK Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 219581K. Blue finish, brown grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 99% original blue finish, showing almost no wear. The grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
421 *WWII Nazi German Walther Model PPK Pre-War Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 293837K. Blue finish, brown plastic grips, eagle N proofs. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with only a hint of muzzle wear. The grips rate excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
422 *German Walther Pre-War Model PPK Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 1000465. Blue finish, crown N proofs. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with minor holster wear and some very minute rust spots on the right side of the slide at the muzzle. $1,500 - $2,000
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423 * German Walther Pre-War Model PP Semi-Auto Pistol .380 ACP caliber, 3.875” barrel, S/N 155707. Blue finish, black grips, crown N proofs, 2 magazines. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with only a small amount of high edge wear. $1,000 - $1,500
424 *German Pre-War Walther PP Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 159861. Blue finish, black grips, crown N proofs. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish and the grips rate excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
425 *WWII Nazi German Walther PPK Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 277079. Blue finish, brown plastic grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish and the grips rate excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
426 *WWII Nazi German Walther PPK Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 350710K. Blue finish, black plastic grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 99% original blue finish and the grips rate excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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427 *Walther PPK Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 216716K. Blue finish, brown plastic grips, crown N proofs. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 97% original blue finish with some high edge wear and some minor scratches just forward of the ejection port. The grips rate excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
428 *Browning Pre-War Hi-Power Semi-Auto Pistol with Holster 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 25543. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers including barrel, tangent sight. Slotted for shoulder stock, correct “split-tail” magazine. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 80% original blue finish and the grips rate excellent. The leather military holster is Nazi marked on the inside flap with dla maker mark and Waffenamt stamp. It rates very good and remains supple. $1,000 - $1,500
429 *WWII Nazi Kriegsmarine Mauser Model 1914 Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.375” barrel, S/N 582908. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, Kriegsmarine marked on left side of frame, front grip-strap marked with “N, 6121.” Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 90% original blue finish. The grips are in excellent condition. $1,000 - $2,000
430 *Mauser German Luger S/42 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 7853h. Blue finish, black plastic grips, mismatched numbers, 1936 chamber date. Very good condition with a very good bore. $1,000 - $1,500
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431 *WWII Nazi German J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 38H Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.375” barrel, S/N 343708. Blue finish, black plastic grips, Nazi proofs on slide, frame, and triggerguard. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 75% original thinning blue finish and the grips rate excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
432 *WWII Nazi German J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 38H Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.375” barrel, S/N 501148. Blue finish, black plastic grips, Nazi proofs on right side of frame, slide, and left side of the triggerguard. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with high edge wear. $1,000 - $1,500
433 *WWII Nazi Mauser P38 byf44 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 2156. Blue finish, black grips, byf44 code. Has the “L” marked on the right side of the slide, which identifies it as a German police pistol. Also has the Russian capture mark on frame. All numbers match. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near mint condition. A very rare P-38 to find in this condition. $1,000 - $1,500
434 *WWII Nazi J.P. Sauer & Sohn 38H Semi-Auto Pistol 7.65mm (.32 ACP) caliber, 3.375” barrel, S/N 337713. Blue finish, hard rubber grips, Nazi proofs on slide and frame. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains most of its original blue finish with some thinning to the grip-straps and some high edge wear. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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435 *WWII Nazi German Walther P.38 AC 44 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 6168j. Blue finish, brown grips, ac44 code. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 80% original blue finish with most wear on the grip-straps. $800 - $1,200
436 *WWII Nazi German Walther Model HP Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 22985. Blue finish, numbers matching, eagle N proof on right side of slide. Possible Russian capture, but no marks. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been dipped and retains all of the added finish. $1,000 - $1,500
437 *WWII Nazi German 42 Code Mauser Luger Semi-Auto Pistol with Holster 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 1808d. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers except magazine, 1940 chamber date. 1939 dated holster with EKSk. maker mark and eagle over WaA101 Nazi proof. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 90+% original blue finish with most loss due to high edge wear and thinning and browning of the gripstraps. The holster rates excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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438 *Krieghoff Luger Semi-Auto Pistol with Original Holster 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 6586. Blue finish, brown plastic checkered grips, matching numbers except magazine, 1936 chamber date. 1936 dated holster with maker mark “Auwerke & Bubeck, A.G., Stuttgart” and army eagle over WaA101 acceptance stamp. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 90% original blue finish with mostly high edge wear. The straw parts retain ca 70% original finish with most wear on the trigger. The holster remains in excellent condition. $3,000 - $5,000
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439 *Swiss Luger Model 1929 Semi-Auto Pistol with Holster .30 Luger caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 73590. Blue finish, brown plastic grips. Leather holster with shoulder strap and maker marked “L.G. Walther, Sattler,Bern.” Very good condition with a good bore. It is re-blued and retains all of the added finish. $800 - $1,200
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U.S General Officer’s Pistol 440 *General Officer’s Model RIA Owned by Lt. Gen. James B. Vaught .45 ACP caliber, 4.125” round barrel, S/N GO 127. Marked on the left side of the slide General Officers Model RIA in two lines. Blued finish slide with top parkerized, frame finished in blue and parkerized. Frame is checkered on the arch housing and inner a grip. Target-style sights. With checkered wood grips silver Ordnance cart wheel with Rock Island Arsenal markings on the right grip and on the left grip is a nickel-plated plaque with his name, Vaught. Sold with paper work documenting purchase and ownership by LTG James B Vaught. Total 1008 produced at Rock Island Arsenal. A singular example of a high ranking army officer’s private purchase weapon associated with the aborted April 1980 Iran Hostage rescue mission. Lieutenant General (Retired) James B. Vaught was born in Conway, South Carolina in 1926. Following graduation from the Citadel, he was drafted into the army in May 1945 and attended Officer’s Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia where he was commissioned as a second lieutenant of infantry in February 1946. Initially, Lieutenant Vaught served in Germany with the Army of Occupation as Platoon Leader and then as Commanding Officer, 820th Military Police Company, from April 1946 through April 1948, and finally as an infantry Platoon Leader in the Big Red One stationed in Bamberg, Germany from May 1948 to August 1949. In November 1949, Vaught returned stateside and was assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky as a company commander, and later regimental adjutant of the 511 Airborne Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division through December 1951. With the Korean War raging, Captain Vaught was posted overseas as Commanding Officer, Company M., 34th Infantry Regiment, a component of the hard-fighting 24th Infantry Division. He participated in the Pusan landing and was with 34th Infantry as they fought their way north towards the Yalu River having been injured twice. Subsequently, in March 1954, he rotated to Japan as Assistant Operations Officer, Camp Drake. From November 1956 to July 1957 he served as S-3, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. Reflecting Vaught’s career fast track, a number of key staff positions followed in years leading up to Vietnam. Vaught became G-1 in Headquarters, 3rd US Army, at Fort McPherson, Georgia, and Commander, HQ Company, 1st Battle Group, 11th Infantry at Fort Benning between 1958-1960. Vaught then returned to Korea in January 1961 in the G-1 Section, EUSA. Beginning in 1963, he served as a staff officer in ODCSOPS, HQDA, and with the office of the J-3 Staff, JCS, Washington, DC. Like most aspiring career officers Vaught went to Vietnam. During his first tour in 1967-68 he served as C/O 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division—the army’s innovative air mobile formation. While serving as battalion commander, Vaught’s troopers played a key role in the liberation of Hue during the desperate hours of the Tet Offensive. Later, during the epic siege of Khe Sanh, the 1st Air Cavalry was active in Operation Pegasus, a series of air assaults along Highway 9 intended to support a link-up with the besieged Marine garrison. In the follow-up Operation Scotland 2, the Cavalry conducted aggressive deep penetration assaults from Huey helicopters that kept the retreating North Vietnamese off-balance. Vaught also acted as Deputy Commander of the Division’s 2nd Brigade. Vaught was severely injured in an auto accident and had to be transported back to Walter Reed for hospitalization. After recuperating, he returned to Washington, D.C. as the Staff Assistant, Office of the Secretary of Defense. His second tour in Vietnam commenced in September 1970. He acted as Liaison Officer, US Army Combat Development, and as Senior Advisor to the South Vietnamese Airborne Division, MACV. Returning to Fort Bragg in October 1971, he served successively as Deputy Commander and Commander, 1st Corps Support Command, Chief of Staff, 18th Airborne Corps, and Assistant Division Commander, 82nd Airborne. General Vaught’s next tour was in Europe with Southern Command as Chief of Staff, Allied Land Forces, Southeastern Europe based in Izmir, Turkey from August 1975 to August 1977. Promoted Major General, in September 1977 General Vaught returned home to assume command of the 24th Infantry Division headquartered at Fort Stewart, Georgia. In August 1979 Major General SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
Vaught became Director of Operations, Readiness and Mobilization, ODCSOPS, HQDA. The General’s most prominent role came during the waning days of the lackluster Carter administration. General Vaught was instrumental in the operational planning and tactical execution of “Operation Eagle Claw,” the ill-fated attempt to rescue the 52 American embassy hostages held by Iran that occurred on April 24, 1980. General Vaught was in overall command of the Joint Task Force charged with inserting Delta Force troops via Marine helicopters that would extract the hostages and fly them to freedom on Air Force transports waiting at a captured Iranian airbase on the outskirts of Tehran. Local air cover was provided by Air Force gun ships backed by two Navy carrier battle groups cruising off shore. Marshaling deep in the dark and featureless Iranian desert, the mission was aborted (by President Carter) when the requisite number of specialized transport helicopters was reduced to five exacerbated by bad weather conditions. Fractious team leaders in charge of the component services on the ground argued to stalemate, unable to reach consensus on an improvised plan. Blinded by sand, disaster struck during egress when the rotor of one of the big helicopters hit an EC130 refueling aircraft causing a catastrophic explosion and fire that killed eight service members. Five more helicopters were hastily abandoned at the desert site. Back in the United States the full extent of the tragedy soon played out on the nightly news. The reaction of American public —just emerging from a post-Vietnam malaise and Watergate while deeply mired in a stubborn economic slump—echoed both anger and impotence. Politicos, including the Carter administration, held that the fiery specter of skeletal aircraft abandoned in the Iranian desert virtually assured Ronald Reagan the presidency in the 1980 election. In the aftermath of the failed rescue, the compulsory official investigation produced a document called the Holloway Report that served a catalyst for the comprehensive overhaul of the Department of Defense, with particular emphasis on streamlining the command and control of Joint Operations which in theory worked to diminish inter-service rivalry. The report did not directly fault General Vaught and, significantly, he served his final tour of duty as the high profile Commanding General of US-ROK forces on the tense Korean peninsula, retiring in 1983. During his long and distinguished military career General Vaught graduated from the Army Aviation School; the venerated US Army Command and General Staff College, the Armed Forces Staff College, and the National War College. The General also earned a BBA from Georgia State College and MS from George Washington University. Among a host of awards and commendations, his decorations included the Silver Star (1 OLC), Legion of Merit (2 OLC), Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldiers Medal, Bronze Star (1 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with five awards, Joint Services Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (1 OLC), and Purple Heart. General Vaught’s enduring legacy is that of innovator in the Special Operations community. The direct result of lessons learned from “Eagle Claw,” Congress legislated the Special Operations Command and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Combat. Vaught’s critical role in the advocacy, early formation and employment of the army’s Special Operations Forces served as the foundation for today’s elite multi-service professionals of Special Ops command. Engaged in the clandestine and usually unheralded Global War on Terror, America’s shadow warriors command respect and deference borne of successes like Operation Neptune Spear—the implausible raid that eliminated Osama bin Laden. Accompanying the pistol are photocopies of official Department of the Army transfer paperwork including a cover letter and Bill of Sale from “GG, US Army Armament Material Readiness Command, Rock Island, IL.,” dated “27 Dec. 82.” The documentation shows the pistol, serial number GO 127, as originally shipped on “19 Nov. 73.” Pistol retains most of the original blue finish with some wear to the high lines, caused from in and out of the holster. On the left side of the slide is a small area of blue wear. Overall in excellent condition with excellent bore. Holster are excellent. Seldom does one of these great pistols that was issued or purchased by one of our great military figures come up for sale. $3,000 - $5,000 OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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“I Married Adventure” by Helen Malloy John J. Malloy, a.k.a. Jack Malloy, aside from being an icon in the antique firearms world, was an avid hunter, competition shooter and loved the great outdoors. His happiest days were on a hunt or just being in the woods at his hunting camp in New York or a forest somewhere in England, Scotland, Austria, Africa, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Canada. His hunts took him to the 5 continents of the world and was always an adventure for me as I accompanied him. He took shots with his firearms and I took shots with my camera. He had come to be known by his professional hunters and guides as “One shot Malloy” as he rarely needed more than one shot to win his quarry. There was always excitement in the air on those hunts, the tent camps where stories were told and retold around the camp fire, the dugout canoes to reach an overnight camp, and the night we were stranded on a palm island with the sounds of lions in the distance. A short story about the two buffalos in the picture in Jack’s words: “The photograph shows me with a pair of Buffalo bulls taken by me in Botswana Africa about 20 years ago. My rifle was a Model 70, caliber .458 which stood by me to handle these two big bulls in under 60 seconds as they both charged me almost simultaneously. They dropped 10 feet apart, one of them actually at my feet, with my gun then empty. I didn’t start to shake for about 10 minutes after I stopped shooting.” Some of his favorite rifles were the H&H .375 for big game and the Remington 7mm for the antelopes and smaller game. His hunting trophies include all the major animals of Africa plus a wide array of North American game. In recognition of Jack’s worldwide hunting achievements, he was given Safari Club International’s highest award for hunting – the World Hunting Award Ring in 2010. Aside from hunting, Jack loved the competition shooting — Trap was his particular specialty though he was also a mean skeet shooter. In his first full year of trap competition he tied for the AllAround Championship at the Grand American, subsequently losing the shoot-off. He was also named “Rookie of the Year” by the American Trap Association. He instilled his love of the sport in his daughters, one of whom went on to become the CT Women’s State Champ at the same time that Jack was the CT Men’s State Champ. Jack is in the Connecticut Trapshooting Hall of Fame and was President of the Connecticut Trapshooting Association for several years. Our home is filled with the many trophies Jack won for singles, doubles and handicap events. Here his Kreighoff’s, Browning’s and Remington’s came on the scene and they were carried in what I called “the world’s heaviest gun case” Every August we attended the Grand American Trap Shoot in Vandalia, Ohio where the stories of the day’s shooting were told and everyone keyed up for the next day’s shoot. Jack was a devoted husband and father, his family always came first for him and I must say that my life with him was filled with adventures and was never boring. “Good shooting” Helen Malloy
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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441 *Belgian Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 26.5” barrels choke M/IC, S/N 45536S5. Blue barrels, French greyed receiver, walnut checkered stocks, 1965 date of mfg. Housed in an original Browning carrying case Very good condition+ with excellent bores. It retains ca 98% original barrel blue and the receiver is excellent with 2 tiny rust pits on the right side. The stocks are excellent with some cracking of the finish and a few minor handling marks. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $1,800 - $2,500
442 *Krieghoff Model 32 Two-Barrel Set Over/Under DoubleBarrel Trap Shotgun 12 ga., 32” over/under barrels with choke tubes, 32” single barrel with choke tube, S/N 8563. Blue finish, walnut stocks, 5 extra choke tubes, Morgan adjustable buttpad, single selective trigger, LOP 14.25” over pad. Drop at comb = 1.5”, drop at heel = 2”. Housed in an aluminum Americase. Very good condition with excellent bores. The only visible wear is on the belly of the receiver. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $2,500 - $3,500
443 *Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 29.75” barrels with 5 Briley choke tubes. Blue barrels, engraved nickel finished receiver. Walnut stocks, sticker on stock reads “Adjustable stocks by Dave Berlet, New Knoxville, Oh.” Added Morgan adjustable buttpad. Original canvas carrying case. Very good condition with excellent bores. The gun is tight on the face, but opens freely and has been shot a considerable amount. There is a 2” crack in the left side of the forearm. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $1,500 - $2,500 238
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444 *Belgian Browning Superposed Lighting Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 28” barrels choked F/M, S/N 29925S4. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks, 1964 date of mfg., RKLT. Excellent condition with excellent bores. It retains ca 98% original blue finish and the wood rates excellent with a couple of minor dings. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $1,000 - $1,500
445 *Krieghoff Model 32 Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrels choked IM/M, S/N 7725. Blue finish, walnut stocks. SST, adjustable Morgan pad, adjustable comb by Dave Berlet. Excellent condition with excellent bores. It retains ca 98% original blue finish and the wood rates excellent with a few minor dings. This gun has been shot quite a bit, but it is still tight on the face and has been well cared for. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $1,500 - $2,500
446 *Joh. Springer Over/Under Rifle Shotgun Combo 12 ga. over 6.5X52 caliber, 25.625” barrels, no S/N. Blue barrels, case colored scalloped boxlock receiver, high grade walnut checkered stocks, Monte Carlo cheek piece, folding leaf rear sight. Barrels marked “Joh. Springer’s Erben, Vien.” .75” leather sling. Very good condition with very good bores. It retains ca 97% original barrel blue and the receiver retains ca 75% original mostly vivid case colors with most loss on the belly. The stocks are very good with minor dings and scratches. This is a nice original Austrian combination gun. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $2,500 - $3,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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447 *Mauser Custom Bolt Action Rifle .375 H&H caliber, 24” barrel, no S/N. Blue finish, walnut custom checkered stock with ebony fore end tip, horn grip cap, rectangular stock shield with initials “JJM”, checkered bolt handle. Lyman All Weather Challenger fixed power scope with post reticle, Griffin & Howe scope mount, large ring Mauser action. Very good condition with an excellent bore. The bolt is binding and will require some minor repair. It retains ca 98% blue finish with a couple of small scratches on top of the barrel and the stock rates excellent. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $1,000 - $1,500
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448 *Browning Express Rifle Over/Under .270 Win. caliber, 24” barrels, S/N 177PZ01006. Blue finish with light scroll engraving and gold vine inlays with an elk in gold and silver on the left and a gold caribou on the right. Straight grip walnut checkered buttstock and Schnabel fore end. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun retains all of its original finish and the stocks rate excellent with a few minor dings. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $4,000 - $5,000
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449 *Ruger No 1 Tropical Single-Shot Rifle .416 Rigby caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 133-53193. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks, quarter rib, sling swivels. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in like new condition. No rings are present. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $800 - $1,200
450 *Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H .375 H&H caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 744807. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock with added supreme shock absorbing buttplate. Adjustable rear sight; Redfield scope mount and rings, B. Nickel, Marburg/L, 4X20ES scope made in Germany; receiver has 3 holes drilled in the left side. Very good condition with an excellent bore. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $800 - $1,200
451 *Winchester Pre-’64 Model 70 Custom Bolt Action Rifle .458 Winchester magnum caliber, 22.25” barrel, S/N 14019. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock, custom engraved floor plate with gold inlaid lion. Added quarter rib, leather sling. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It has had a hole drilled and plugged on the left side of the receiver and a hole drilled and tapped on top of the barrel in front of the rib. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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452 *Rigby Big Game Sporting Bolt Action Rifle .416 Rigby caliber, 22.25” barrel with quarter rib, S/N 6537. Blue finish, highly figured walnut checkered stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece, Karl Kahles Helia L 1.1-4.5 power scope, sling swivels. Barrel has British proofs on right side. Floor plate and triggerguard tastefully engraved and gold inlaid with “Cal. .416 Rigby” and S/N “6537.” Steel grip cap with Rigby logo, brass unmarked oval stock shield, top of receiver marked “Rigby’s Special 416 Bore For Big Game.” Bolt is inlaid with gold “Fire” and “Safe” near the safety; bolt handle is checkered, jeweled bolt. Front sight hooded with folding hood. This exquisite big bore rifle is in excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 99% original blue finish and the stock is excellent. The metal-to-wood fit is superb. This first quality Rigby bolt rifle remains in near-new condition. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $6,000 - $9,000
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453 *Rigby & Co. Double Rifle .22 Hornet caliber, 26” barrels, S/N 17141. Blue barrels, border engraved receiver with light scroll engraving on top, walnut checkered stocks, solid red rubber pad, sling swivels, oval German silver stock shield, 3-leaf rear sight (one standing, two folding). Receiver marked “Jn. Rigby & Co.” on both sides; top of barrels marked “’Special 350 Bore Rifle, Jn. Rigby & Co., 72 St. James’ Street, London., ‘For Special Cordite Cartridge & Bullet, 310 Grs.’” Bottom of barrels marked with all of the original proofs, but later marked for “22 Hornet, 45 Grs Bullet” and nitro-proofed. Very good condition with excellent bores. It has ca 95+% barrel blue with scattered light rust pits and the receiver is void of finish. The wood rates very good with light dings and scratches but no major defects. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $2,500 - $4,000
454 *Steyr Zephyr Bolt Action Rifle .22 LR caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 1988. Blue finish, full-length checkered Mannlicher stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece, sling swivels, Lyman Perma Center All American 2.5X scope with post reticle. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 99% original blue finish and the stock rates excellent. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $1,000 - $1,500
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455 *Austrian Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1952 Bolt Action Rifle 7x57 caliber, 20” barrel dated 52, S/N 7840. Blue finish, receiver lightly engraved with scroll and vine elements, magazine floor plate and triggerguard engraved with game scenes - a bugling elk and a pronghorn antelope. Full-length walnut checkered stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-new condition retaining ca 99% original blue finish. The stock rates excellent with no defects. This “closet queen” has seen very little use in its lifetime. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $1,000 - $1,500
456 *Remington Model 30 Express Custom Bolt Action Rifle .338 Win. caliber, 23.75” barrel, S/N 18361. Blue finish, custom wood stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece. Custom engraved magazine floor plate featuring a whitetail deer in a wooded scene within a circle. Leupold 3-9 Vari-XD scope. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains all of its added blue finish and the stock is excellent but has had a small piece of the wood broken out and repaired near the safety. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $1,000 - $1,500
457 *Remington Model 1917 Sporting Rifle by Griffin & Howe, Inc., New York .300 magnum caliber, 24” barrel, no S/N. Blue finish, walnut stock with ebony fore end tip. Right side of receiver marked “SCRAP,” barrel marked “Barreled by Griffin & Howe Inc. New York, .300 Magnum.” Barrel drilled and tapped with 2 holes, G&H scope base on receiver, Lyman receiver sight, 3 silver tacks on right side of stock showing a whitetail deer, antelope, and mule deer. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $1,000 - $1,500
458 *Ruger .44 Carbine .44 magnum caliber, 18” barrel, S/N 4176. Blue finish, walnut full-length checkered walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece. Leather sling, vintage Redfield 2.75X scope and mounts, 1962 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains 99% original blue finish and the stock rates very good with a solid 3” crack in the belly and a knothole repaired on the right side. The Sporting Arms Collection of John J. Malloy $500 - $750 244
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459 W.W. Greener Side-by-Side Double-Barrel Shotgun 16 ga., 28” barrels, S/N 30438. Blue barrels, case colored receiver, walnut checkered stocks, LOP 14” over added Pachmayr pad. Restored to excellent condition with excellent bores. $800 - $1,200
460 *Weatherby Regency Over/Under Double Barrel Shotgun 20 ga., 26” vent rib barrels, S/N RU4580. 3” chamber, single selective trigger, ejector, boxlock action with sideplates. Excellent condition with excellent bores. It retains virtually all of its original finish and is in near-new condition with only a handful of minor handling marks. $800 - $1,200
461 *Heym Over/Under Double-Barrel Shotgun 20 ga., 28.375” vent rib barrels, S/N 47590. Blue barrels, receiver finished in the white, checkered walnut stocks, Monte Carlo check piece. Double triggers, extractors, push button safety, .75” sling swivels. Bottom of receiver marked “Made In W. Germany.” Excellent condition with excellent bores. $1,000 - $1,500
462 *Belgian Browning Auto-5 Semi-Auto Shotgun 20 ga., 27.5” improved cylinder vent rib barrel, S/N 7Z13647. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock, 2.75” chamber. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% original blue finish with only some high edge wear and a few handling marks. The stocks rate excellent with some minor dings and scratches. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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463 *Steyer Model SSG 69 Bolt Action Rifle .308 caliber, 25” barrel, S/N 193389. Matte finish, green synthetic stock, barrel has screw for silencer, removable 5-rd. magazine, 2-stage trigger, green sling. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of its finish with a few handling marks. The stock is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
464 *Benelli SBE II Semi-Auto Shotgun 12 ga., 26” barrel, S/N U376739. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock, plastic hard case, original box and papers New. $1,000 - $1,400
465 *Webley & Scott Cased Side-by-Side DoubleBarrel Ejector Shotgun 12 ga., 28” barrel, S/N 132121. Blue barrels choked F/IC, case colored receiver, walnut checkered stocks, splinter fore end, double triggers, ejectors, LOP 14.625” over butt, drop at comb 1.75”, drop at heel 2.25”. Felt-lined canvas and leather case with Thomas Bland & Sons label. Twopiece cleaning rod. Excellent condition with excellent bores. Consignor states that this gun was professionally refinished approximately 15 years ago by Holland & Holland. It retains nearly all of the restored finish with some light wear on the corners of the receiver and has some minor dings and scratches in the wood. It appears that the buttstock has had a repaired crack just aft of the safety, but is solid. $1,500 - $2,500 246
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466 *Perazzi Over/Under Shotgun .12 ga., 28.25” barrels choked F/IM, S/N 60092. Blue barrels, case colored receiver, finely checkered walnut stocks, single trigger, ejectors. LOP 14.125” over added Pachmayr rubber pad. Housed in a Browning luggage case. Very good + condition with excellent bores. This gun is tight on the face, but a little loose upon opening. The barrels retain nearly all of the original blue finish while the receiver retains ca 95% of the original case colors with some high edge loss and some thinning. The stocks are very good with minor wear and a sticker from the 1979 V Grand Prix De Las Americas Mexican trap shoot. $5,000 - $7,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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467 *CZ Fox Model 2 Bolt Action Rifle .22 Hornet caliber, 23.75” barrel, S/N 28384. Blue finish, walnut checkered Monte Carlo stock, double-set trigger; original box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-new condition. $800 - $1,200
468 *Perazzi Granditalia Over/Under Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 28.25” barrels with top full choke barrel and bottom with screw in chokes, S/N 104060. Blue barrels, case colored receiver, walnut checkered stocks, single trigger, ejectors. LOP 15.325” over added Morgan adjustable pad, adjustable comb. Original carrying case. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun is still tight on the face and shows very little wear. $2,000 - $3,000 248
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469 *Springfield Armory M1A Semi-Auto Rifle in Bullpup Stock .30-06 caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 067533. Matte black finish, aluminum bullpup stock, billet aluminum scope mount. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $1,000 - $1,500
470 *Pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle .300 Savage caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 73576. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock, Hensoldt-Wetzlar Dialytan 4X scope with post reticle. Very good condition with an excellent bore. The bolt handle has been modified, the rear sight has been removed, and the receiver sight is missing parts. $1,000 - $1,500
471 *Parker VH Grade Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrels, S/N 226397. Blue/case color finish, walnut stocks, extractors, double triggers. Very good condition with excellent bores. It retains ca 95% original barrel blue and ca 50+% original case colors on the receiver. The stocks are very good with some minor scratches and dings. The buttstock measures 13.125” with a missing buttplate. $900 - $1,200
472 *German Drilling by Robert Schrader, Gottingen 16x16x8mm caliber, 28.325” shotgun barrels, 19.75” rifle barrel. Walnut stocks, under-lever barrel takedown, flip up rear sight, horn buttplate, grip cap, and bottom tang; integral scope base. Good to very good condition with very good bores. $800 - $1,200
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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473 *Colt LE6920 AR15 Semi-Auto Rifle 5.56mm and .223 caliber, 16.5” barrel, S/N LE199399. Matte black with black synthetic stocks. Adjustable buttstock, flip-up iron sights on flat top receiver, one 30-rd. magazine. New. $1,100 - $1,500
474 *Ruger Red Label Over/Under DoubleBarrel Shotgun 12 ga., 26” barrel, S/N 411-39115. Blued finish, checkered walnut stock, 3” chamber, vent rib barrel. Original box and papers. New. $1,000 - $1,400
475 *SKB Model 585 Over/Under Shotgun 20 ga., 28” barrel, S/N NA10860. Blue finish, highly figured walnut stock. Original box and papers. New. $1,200 - $1,500 250
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476 *SKB Model 685 Over/Under Shotgun, Two Barrel Set 12 ga., 30” barrel, 34” un-single barrel, 19 choke tubes, S/N AS06094. Blue barrels, nickel engraved receiver, walnut checkered stocks, LOP 13.75” over adjustable Kick-Eez pad. Hard plastic carrying case. Excellent condition with excellent bores. $1,500 - $2,500
477 *Springfield Armory M1A National Match Semi-Auto Rifle with Leupold VARI-X III 3.5X-10X Scope .308 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 047478. Parkerized finish, walnut stock with fiberglass upper, BKFLD scope mount with Leupold VARI-X III scope. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains 97% of its finish with a little wear on the gas tube. The stock is excellent. The scope is clear and in excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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478 *Armalite AR-50 Bolt Action Single-Shot Rifle .50 BMG caliber, 33” barrel, S/N 71475. Matte black finish. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $3,500 - $4,000
479 *Remington Model 30 A-Square Hannibal Express Bolt Action Rifle with Leopold M8-2X Extended E.R. .495 cal., 23” barrel, S/N 26766. Blue finish, walnut stock, forward mounted Leopold M8-2X Extended E.R. Peep iron sights, screw-off compensator, rubber recoil pad. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of its original finish. The stock is excellent with very few minor scratches. The scope is excellent and clear. $2,500 - $3,500
480 *Remington Model 1934 A-Square Hannibal Express Bolt Action Rifle .404 Jeffrey caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 3764. Blue finish, high grade walnut stock, peep sight, forward scope mounts, rubber recoil pad. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of its finish. The stock is excellent with a few minor scratches on the left side of the chamber. $2,500 - $3,500 252
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481 *Winchester Pre-’64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle .375H&H caliber, 25” barrel, S/N 384755. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock, side rail scope mount with scope rings. Barrel is drilled; rubber recoil pad. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of its finish with a small spot missing on the bottom of the barrel and a tiny spot of surface pitting on the magazine cover and bolt body. The stock is excellent with a few minor dings and scratches. $2,000 - $3,000
482 *Kimber 82 Bolt Action Rifle .218 Bee Mash caliber, 24” barrel, S/N MB20. Blue finish, high grade walnut stock. Original box, brown sling. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is near-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500
483 *Kimber Model 84 Super America Bolt Action Rifle .222 Rem. magnum caliber, 22” barrel, S/N SARM107. Blue finish, checkered Monte Carlo stock, brown sling. Original box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of its original finish. The stock is excellent with only a few tiny marks. This gun is near-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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484 *Kimber Model 84 Super America Bolt Action Rifle 6X47 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N SA647-147. Blue finish, checkered Monte Carlo stock; brown shoulder strap. Original box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500
485 *Colt Model SP1 Pre-Ban AR15 Semi-Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 21” barrel, S/N SP163216. Black finish, synthetic stock, carrying handle. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of its original finish with a few minor scratches and handling marks. $1,000 - $1,500
486 *Winchester Model 63 Semi-Auto Rifle .22 LR caliber, 23” barrel, S/N 116193. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains 98% of its original finish with a few scratches on the trigger guard. The stock is excellent with only one tiny ding on the fore-grip. $1,000 - $1,500
487 *Belgian Browning Auto-5 Semi-Auto Shotgun 20 ga., 25.5” IC vent rib barrel, S/N 68Z37728. Blue finish, checkered walnut stocks, LTFK. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is near-new condition with only a few minor handling marks, but appears to be professionally restored. $1,000 - $1,500 254
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488 *Winchester Pre-’64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle .375 H&H caliber, 25” barrel, S/N 339708. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock, Redfield scope mount, holes drilled in top of barrel, rubber recoil pad. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of its original finish. The stock is excellent with very few tiny scratches. This is a great example of a pre-’64 Model 70. $2,000 - $3,000
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489 *Winchester Pre-’64 Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle .458 Win. magnum caliber, 25” barrel, S/N 408296. Blue finish, checkered high grade walnut stock, flush sling swivels, Super Grade, Monte Carlo stock, 1957 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of its original finish with some thinning on the trigger guard. The stock is in excellent condition. $5,000 - $7,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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American Sporting Arms — Long Guns 490 *Smith & Wesson Model 686 Nascar Racing Commemorative Double-Action Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 6” barrel, S/N SWR0260. Stainless steel finish, rubber grip, S&W racing logo and number 30 machine engraved and gold plated on the frame, scroll engraving on the remainder. Original box and all papers. Includes a scale model of the #30 race car and an oak and glass-top display case for displaying the gun and car; 1995 issue date. New. $1,000 - $1,500 491 *Eagle Gun Company Mark II Semi-Automatic Rifle .45 ACP caliber, 16.5” barrel, S/N 25443. Good+ condition with an excellent bore. This gun has some surface rust and some nicks and dings. It fires from an open bolt. $500 - $700
492 *Springfield Armory Model 1903 Sedgely Custom Bolt Action Rifle .22 WCF caliber, 24” tapered round barrel, S/N 57448. Double shoulder barrel at receiver with circle and “S” marking. Ramp front sight and short base Lyman 48 receiver sight. Blued finish. Walnut stock with checkering in the front and checkered pistol grip with horn cap. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
493 *Bulgarian SLR106FR AK-74 Semi-Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 18” barrel, S/N BD460515. Matte black finish, side-folding stock, sling. Oil bottle, cleaning kit, manual. New. $600 - $900 256
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494 *FN FS2000 Semi-Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N 025590. 30-rd. magazine, cleaning kit; original box and manual. New. $1,500 - $2,000
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495 *Robinson Armament XCR-M Semi-Auto Rifle .308 caliber, 18.6” barrel, S/N XL02672. Side-folding stock, folding sights. Original hard carrying case and papers. New. No magazine present. $1,500 - $2,000
496 *Anschutz Model 1517 MPR Limited Edition Bolt Action Rifle .22 LR caliber, 25.5” barrel, S/N 3067306. Blue/stainless steel finish, hardwood stock. Original box and papers. New. $1,200 - $1,500
497 *Colt M4 Semi-Auto Carbine AR-15 5.56mm caliber, 16” barrel, S/N SP506055. Black finish, black synthetic adjustable stock, removable carrying handle, flat top receiver. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is like new. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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498 *Chinese Poly-Tech Model AK47/S Legend Semi-Auto Rifle 7.62x39mm caliber, 16.5” barrel, S/N P47-00830. Blue finish, hardwood stocks, milled receiver. Bayonet, sling, in original box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is like new. $1,000 - $1,500
499 *Smith & Wesson M&P15 Semi-Auto Rifle 5.56 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N SW62582. Matte black finish, collapsible stock, flip up sights, quad rail; two 30-rd. magazines. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition. $700 - $1,000
500 *Heckler & Koch SL8-1 Semi-Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 19” barrel, S/N SL8 48-018908. Black finish, black plastic stock. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition. $1,500 - $2,000 258
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501 *Microtech Small Arms Research MSAR STG-556 Semi-Auto Rifle, Steyr AUG Clone .223 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N 600-P002315. Matte black finish, green plastic stock, integral 1.5 power scope. Original box and papers. New. $1,500 - $1,800
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502 *Smith & Wesson M&P15 Semi-Auto Rifle 5.45x39 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N SW92127. Matte black finish, collapsible stock, flip up rear sight. Original box and papers. New. $1,000 - $1,500
503 *Benelli Legacy Semi-Auto Shotgun, Guns & Ammo 50-Year Anniversary Commemorative 12 ga., 27.5” barrel with 5 screw-in chokes, S/N F235714. Blue/nickel finish, engraved receiver, high grade walnut stocks with Guns & Ammo engraving on the right side of the stock. Produced in 2008 to commemorate Guns & Ammo Magazine’s 50th anniversary. In original hard plastic carrying case. New. $1,000 - $1,500
504 *Benelli Super Black Eagle II Semi-Auto Shotgun 12 ga., 26” barrel, S/N U378239. Camo finish, camo stock, 3” chamber, 5 choke tubes. Original case and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is like new. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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505 *Mauser Model 1924 Mannlicher Bolt Action Rifle with Yugoslav Markings .308 Win. caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 2037. Blue finish, full-length walnut checkered stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece, engraved receiver, triggerguard, and floor plate. Floor plate marked “M. Amrusch, Grundet, Austria”, jeweled bolt. 0.75” sling swivels. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This is a high grade and finely executed Mauser rifle. $1,000 - $1,500
506 *J.P. Sauer Mauser Bolt Action Rifle .30-06 caliber, 20.75” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 175280. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock; four pewter buttons on the bottom of the stock feature a mule deer, elk, grizzly bear, and a moose. Very good condition with a very good bore. This gun retains ca 90% original blue finish and the stock rates very good with many light dings and scratches. $600 - $900
507 *Shilen Model DGA-M Bolt Action Rifle with Leupold Scope .264 Win. magnum caliber, 26” stainless steel octagonal barrel, S/N 2865. Walnut checkered Monte Carlo stock, Leupold VX-III 4.5-14 power scope. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This custom-built rifle is in like-new condition with only a .75” thin scratch on the left side of the receiver. $2,000 - $3,000
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508 *Shilen Model DGA-M Bolt Action Rifle with Leupold Scope .22 Cheetah Mk. I caliber, 27” stainless steel octagonal barrel, S/N 2948. Highly figured walnut checkered Monte Carlo stock, Leupold VX-III 4.5-14 power scope. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This custom- built rifle is in like-new condition. The scope has a minor scratch on the left side. $2,500 - $3,500
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509 *Dakota Model 76 Bolt Action Rifle .300 Dakota caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N BAE-2. Highly figured walnut checkered stock with ebony fore end tip, custom scroll engraving, bottom of floor plate features a white-tailed deer, various gold accents; right side of receiver reads “Hawkin Shop, Cin. O.” This custom rifle was built for Bromwell Espy, longtime owner of the Hawkin Shop in Cincinnati, Ohio. It remains in like-new condition with an excellent bore. $3,000 - $5,000
510 *Shilen Model DGA-M Bolt Action Rifle .300 Weatherby “Beltless” caliber, 28” barrel, S/N 1828. Walnut fleur-de-lis checkered Monte Carlo stock with ebony fore end tip, stock escutcheon is engraved in gold “1979 B.A. Espy” and trigger guard reads in gold “His Gun.” Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This custom made rifle is in near-new condition with some small scratches on the barrel near the breech end and evidence of a scope having been mounted on the top of the receiver. $2,000 - $3,000
511 *Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle .22 LR caliber, 19.75” barrel, S/N 1149410. Case colored finish, highly figured walnut checkered Monte Carlo stock with ebony fore end tip. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This custom built rifle features initials “BAE” and “His Gun” in gold on the triggerguard. $2,000 - $3,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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512 *Shilen Model DGA Bolt Action Rifle 6 PPC caliber, .262 neck, Seely Masker 24” stainless steel barrel, S/N 1814. Blue receiver, walnut stock with ebony fore end tip. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $1,000 - $1,500
513 *Dakota Model 76 Bolt Action Rifle with Leupold Scope 7MM/.300 Wby. caliber, 25.75” barrel, S/N BAE. Highly figured walnut fleur-de-lis checkered Monte Carlo stock with ebony fore end tip. Leupold VX-III 4.5-14 power scope, skeleton pistol grip cap with ivory center. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This custom built rifle remains in like-new condition. $3,000 - $5,000
514 *Custom Model 98 Mauser with Leupold Mark 4 Scope .275 Rigby caliber, 24” barrel, no S/N. Blue finish, highly figured walnut checkered Monte Carlo Stock with ebony fore end tip, Leupold Mark 4 10X scope, exquisite scroll engraving, initials “BAE” in gold on floor plate. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This custom rifle is in like-new condition. $2,000 - $3,000 262
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515 *Axtell Sharps Model 1877 Single-Shot Rifle with MVA 6X Scope .40-65 caliber, 28” octagonal-to-round barrel. S/N 288L Blue finish, case colored frame, highly figured walnut checkered stocks, leather buttpad, fine scroll engraving, gold barrel bands at the muzzle and breach. Housed in a nicely made leather carrying case. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in like-new condition. $6,000 - $8,000
516 *Springfield Armory M1A Carlos Whitefeather Semi-Auto Rifle .308 caliber, 26” barrel, S/N WF0721. Black finish, black synthetic stock, bipod, flash suppressor. Reinforced carrying case, original hang-tags. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition $2,500 - $3,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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517 *Colt Light-Weight Commander Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N CLW045328. Blue finish, walnut grips. Original box, warranty card, and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-new condition with only a couple of tiny dings on the frame and a barely visible takedown scratch on the frame near the triggerguard. $2,000 - $2,500
518 *Colt Pre-War Ace Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 5409. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, two-tone magazine, solid chamber, 1934 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95+% original blue finish with some minor wear on the front grip-strap and some minor high edge wear. $3,000 - $4,500
519 *Colt 1911 National Match Mid-Range Semi-Auto Pistol in Original Box .38 spl. caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 5111-MR. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, barrel bushing wrench. Original box and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 99% original blue finish with a small light rust stain on the right side of the slide. This gun appears to be unfired. $1,500 - $2,500
520 *Colt Super 38 Model Semi-Auto Pistol .38 Super caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 184951. Blue finish. Colt box and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with only a hint of high edge wear. The box is numbered to a different gun. $1,500 - $2,000
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521 *Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol .380 ACP caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 116624. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, 1935 date of mfg., two-tone mag. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish with only some very minor high edge wear. $1,000 - $1,500
523 *Colt Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 262661C. Blue finish, Coltwood grips. Original box numbered to the gun, manual. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 93% original blue finish with some thinning to the front grip-strap, high edge wear, and a takedown scratch. The grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
522 *Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N 120466S. Blue finish, custom walnut checkered target grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish with only some minor high edge wear. $1,000 - $1,500
524 *WWI Colt 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol with Original NRA Purchase Documents .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 167945. Parkerized finish, walnut checkered grips, WWII magazine with R mark on the lip. Original NRA shipping box and supporting documents. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 95% arsenal added parkerized finish with light scratches overall. The grips are very good with minor wear. This gun was shipped from Anniston Arsenal Oct. 21, 1966. $1,500 - $2,000 OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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525 *Colt Python Double-Action Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 6” barrel, S/N T42595. Nickel finish, walnut checkered grips. Period box numbered to another gun, manual, hang tag. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of its original nickel finish with many light scratches. It appears to have been polished at one time. The grips are excellent. $2,000 - $2,500
526 *Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 5” barrel, S/N SM27774. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box and papers, hang tag. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-new condition with only a couple of minor handling marks. The grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
527 *Colt Government Model Commercial Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N C89386. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, 1917 date of mfg. “H.L. Brown” inscription on the front grip-strap, WWII G.I. magazine. Very good condition with a fair bore with frosting throughout. It retains ca 80-85% original blue finish with most loss on the grip-straps and high edges. $1,500 - $2,000
528 *Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N 89003-S. Blue finish, brown plastic grips. Original two-piece box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition and may be unfired. $1,500 - $1,750
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529 *Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N 178648S. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box and manual, test target numbered to a different gun. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 99% original blue with a couple handling marks and a hint of high edge wear. This gun may be unfired. $1,500 - $1,850
530 *Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 033035S. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original Colt box numbered to a different gun. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition, retaining all of its original finish and may be unfired. $1,200 - $1,600
531 *Colt Police Positive Double-Action Revolver .32-20 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 329878. Blue finish, wood checkered grips with Colt medallions. Original box numbered to the gun. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains 99% of its original blue with only light turn marks on the cylinder. This gun is in near-new condition and its grips are excellent. $1,200 - $1,500
532 *Colt New Army DA .38 Double-Action Revolver .38 LC caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 255414. Blue finish, hard rubber grips, 1904 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with minor high edge wear and a few scattered pen prick rust spots. The hard rubber grips rate excellent and the nitre blue hammer and trigger retain nearly all of their finish. These revolvers are rarely encountered. $1,200 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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533 *Colt New Navy Double-Action Revolver .41LC caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 275952. Blue finish, hard rubber grips, 1907 date of mfg. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 90% original finish with moderate wear on the cylinder and thinning/browning on the grip straps. There are a few scattered minor rust stains. The grips are near excellent showing minor wear. $800 - $1,200
534 *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 10840SA. Blue/case colored finish, hard rubber grips numbered to the gun. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of its original blue finish with a few minor rust pits scattered about. It remains in near-new condition and may be unfired. $2,000 - $3,000
535 *Colt Python Double-Action Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 87523E. Nickel finish, walnut checkered grips. Styrofoam box insert. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun shows very little evidence of being used and retains all of the original nickel finish. The grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
536 *Colt Woodsman Target Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N 156553. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box, numbered to the gun; cleaning kit; original screwdriver; all original Colt papers including test target. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in like-new condition with all of its original blue finish and looks like it could be unfired. The front sight blade has been painted white. It is hard to find one in better condition with all of the original components. This gun is for the discriminating collector. $1,500 - $2,500
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537 *Colt Courier Double-Action Revolver .32 Colt New Police caliber, 3” barrel, S/N 28637. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, alloy frame, 1954 date of mfg. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of its original finish, but the finish on the alloy frame has started to thin considerably. $900 - $1,200
538 *Colt Bisley Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 205828. Re-blue finish, hard rubber grips, 1901 date of mfg. Good condition with a good bore with light pitting throughout. It retains all of its gun shop quality re-blued finish. The grips are worn nearly smooth and the hammer has only 2 clicks, but locks up as it should. $1,000 - $1,500
539 *Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 306892. Gun is void of finish, hard rubber grips are second generation replacements, 1908 date of mfg. Very good condition with a very good bore. $1,500 - $2,500
540 *Colt 2ND Generation Single Action Army Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 29353SA. Blue/case colored finish, hard rubber grips, 1960 date of mfg. Good+ condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 65% original blue and 70% original case colors, but has been the victim of poor storage and has light to moderate pitting scattered about. The grips are very good, showing little wear. Two of the frame screws are slightly buggered. $800 - $1,200
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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541 *Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 352125. Blue/case colored finish, hard rubber grips numbered to the gun, 1926 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 90% of the original blue with some thinning to the grip straps and some minor dings on the barrel. It retains nearly all of the original case colors which are muted and mellowed. The grips are very good + showing only light wear. This gun has had an easy life and is in clean collectible condition. $2,500 - $3,500
542 *Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver With Ivory Grips .45 LC caliber, 7.5” barrel with single line address, S/N 213404. Finished in the white and polished, contemporary engraving in the old style, contemporary ivory grips, 1901 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. Cylinder locks up as it is supposed to, however it can be moved out of the notch manually. This is a nicely executed example in the old style. $3,000 - $4,000
543 *Colt Officer’s Model Double-Action Revolver First Year Production .22 LR caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 640. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, 1930 date of mfg. Excellent condition with and excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish with only minor wear. Clean and collectible. $900 - $1,200
544 *Colt 3RD Generation Single Action Army Revolver .44 spl. caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N SA29778. Blue/case colored finish, hard rubber grips. Housed in a second generation black box with all papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun appears to be unfired. $1,200 - $1,500
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545 *Colt New Frontier Single Action Army Convertible Revolver .44-40/.44 spl. caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 15148NF. Nickel finish, walnut grips, extra cylinder. Period box missing one end flap. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in near-new condition and appears to be unfired. $2,000 - $3,000
546 *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 71062SA. Blue/case colored finish, hard rubber grips, 1975 date of mfg. Original stagecoach box with all papers and cardboard cover. There is a number to another single action in ink on the bottom of this box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish with a hairline scratch and small ding on the bottom of the barrel next to the ejector rod housing. The case colors remain vivid and the hard rubber grips are excellent. $2,500 - $3,000
547 *Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 162016-S. Blue finish, black plastic grips, 1956 date of mfg. Original box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 99% original blue finish showing virtually no wear. There is one tiny ding (barely visible) on the left side of the barrel. $1,500 - $1,750
548 *Colt Gold Cup National Match Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 27315-NM. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box, papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun shows only slight wear and 3 minute spots of finish loss. $2,000 - $2,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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549 *Colt Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 325293-C. Blue finish, Coltrock grips, 1969 date of mfg. Original box (numbered on bottom to a different gun), manual. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% original blue finish with slight muzzle wear mostly on the left side of the slide. The grips rate excellent but have shrunk slightly. $1,200 - $1,800
550 *Colt Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 310426-C. Blue finish, Coltrock grips, 1967 date of mfg. Original Colt box (numbered on bottom to a different gun), original manual. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 95% original blue finish with scattered light wear overall. The grips have shrunk and the right panel is cracked and curling. $1,000 - $1,500
551 *Colt Bisley Sheriff’s Model Single Action Revolver .45 LC caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 239192. Blue/case color finish, ivory grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This nicely restored revolver remains in near-new condition with only a faint line around the cylinder. $2,000 - $3,000
552 *Colt Model 1903 Semi-Auto Pistol .32 ACP caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 408525. Blue finish, hard rubber grips, 1922 date of mfg. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 95% original blue finish with only some high edge wear. The grips are excellent. $800 - $1,200
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554 *Colt New Frontier Single Action Revolver .357 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 14277NF. Nickel finish, walnut grips. Original box and papers. New. $800 - $1,200
553 *Colt 1903 Pocket Model .38 Semi-Auto Pistol in Box, Exceptional! .38 auto caliber., 4.5” barrel, S/N 38788. Blue finish, hard rubber grips. Original box numbered in pencil on bottom and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition and it would be hard to find a better example. $3,000 - $5,000
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555 *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N SA05349SS. Nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Original box, outer sleeve, and papers. New. $1,200 - $1,500
OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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556 *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N S20328A. Nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Original box, outer sleeve, and papers. New. $1,200 - $1,500
557 *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .44-40 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N S05332A. Nickel finish, faux ivory grips. Original box. The gun remains in new condition with a couple of small dings on the barrel. $1,200 - $1,800
558 *Colt New Frontier Single Action Revolver .44 spl. caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 07792NF. Blue finish, walnut grips. Original box and papers. New, but the end label is missing. $800 - $1,200
559 *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N SA51332. Blue/case color finish, walnut grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains unturned and unfired. $800 - $1,200
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560 *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 65255SA. Blue/case color finish. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun appears to be new with only a faint turn mark on the cylinder. $2,000 - $3,000
561 *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .44 spl. caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 20716SA. Blue/case color finish. Original box and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original finish with some slight thinning to the grip-straps. $2,000 - $3,000
562 *Colt Government Model Super .38 Semi-Auto Pistol .38 Super caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 194101. Blue finish, brown plastic grips, 1968 date of mfg. Original box numbered to the gun and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 99% original finish and appears to be unfired. $2,000 - $2,500
563 *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N SA68028. Blue/case colored finish, ivory grips. Original box, papers, hang tag, and wooden display box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is new in the box, unturned. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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564 *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N SA22656. Blue/case colored finish, ivory grips. Original box and papers. Like-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500
565 *Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol .2 LR caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 215282-S. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, 1966 date of mfg. Original box, manual and test target. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with only very minor high edge wear. $1,000 - $1,500
566 *Colt 1991A1 Commander Model Ahrends-94 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N CJ07061. Stainless steel finish, diamond checkered snake wood grips, adjustable rear sight. Original box, plastic carrying case, papers, hang tag, and letter from Kim Ahrends. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of its finish and has seen little use. $1,000 - $1,500
567 *Colt Marshall Double-Action Revolver in Original Box - Scarce! .38 spl. caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 839544. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips numbered to the gun. Original box numbered to the gun, cleaning rod, and “Handling the Gun” pamphlet. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. One of only 2500 produced, this gun retains ca 99% original blue finish and is a fine specimen for the discriminating collector. It would be hard to improve on this one. $1,000 - $1,500
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568 *Colt Diamond Back Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 2.5” barrel, S/N R09046. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Period Colt box numbered to another gun, hang-tag and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in like-new condition and appears to be unfired. $1,500 - $2,000
569 *Colt Diamond Back Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 4” barrel, S/N R17813. Nickel finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box missing end flap. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun appears to be in like-new condition and may be unfired. $1,500 - $2,000
570 *Colt Diamond Back Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 4” barrel, S/N D51800. Nickel finish, walnut checkered grips. Period Colt box numbered to a different gun. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition and shows little to no wear. $1,500 - $2,000
571 *Colt Model 1908 Semi-Auto Pistol .380 ACP caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 78675. Blue finish, hard rubber grips, two-tone magazine, 1926 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 97% original finish with some light wear along the top of the slide. The grips are very good with light wear. The slide does not lock back, but otherwise this gun is excellent. $800 - $1,200
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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572 *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 1308SA. Blue finish, hard rubber grips. Box numbered to another gun; papers including warranty card. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been re-blued and retains 100% of the added blue finish. The grips are very good showing minor wear and the caliber marking had been buffed and is faint. The cylinder does not stay locked in place and will require attention from a qualified gunsmith. $1,000 - $1,500
573 *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 7.5” barrel. S/N 14007SA. Blue/case colored finish, hard rubber grips. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish with a light turn mark on the cylinder. Grips are excellent. $2,500 - $3,000
574 *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 4550SA. Blue/case colored finish, hard rubber grips. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish. The case colors have mellowed slightly and the blue on the cylinder is starting to turn a plum purple color. $2,500 - $3,000
575 *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 2723SA. Blue/case color finish, hard rubber grips. Original box and papers. Very good+ condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca. 96% original blue with some light wear to the cylinder and to the end of the ejector rod housing. The case colors have mellowed and there are a couple of tiny rust spots on the fame. The grips are excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
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576 *Colt Diamond Back Double-Action Revolver .22 LR caliber, 4” barrel, S/N R16378. Blue finish, checkered walnut grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish with a light turn mark on the cylinder. The grips are excellent with 3 small dings on the bottom. $1,500 - $2,000
577 *Colt Diamond Back Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 4” barrel, S/N N07483. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original finish with a light turn mark on the cylinder and a couple of light handling marks. $1,200 - $1,500
578 *Colt Python Double-Action Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 2.5” barrel, S/N 46776. Nickel finish, walnut checkered grips. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original nickel finish, with nickel worn off of the front end of the cylinder and a worn spot on the right side of the muzzle end of the barrel. The grips are excellent and show almost no wear. $2,000 - $2,500
579 *Colt Diamond Back Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 4” barrel, S/N D73511. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original finish with light handling marks. The cylinder retention screw is slightly buggered. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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580 *Colt Diamond Back Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 2.5” barrel, S/N D91238. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% of its original finish with only a turn line of the cylinder and some very minor high edge wear. $1,500 - $1,800
581 *Colt Diamond Back Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 4” barrel, S/N D47376. Nickel finish, walnut checkered grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains all of its original finish with some fine scratches in the finish. Grips are very good with moderate wear and appear to be refinished. $1,000 - $1,500
582 *Colt Woodsman Match Target “Bullseye” Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N MT8858. Blue finish, walnut “elephant ear” grips. Original Colt box numbered to a different gun. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been reblued and retains all of the added finish. The grips are good with the checkering worn flat and there is a small chip on the lower left side. Original Colt magazine is a later replacement. $1,000 - $1,500
583 *Colt Python Double-Action Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 6” barrel, S/N Y70424. Blue finish, Hogue rubber grip. Original box (missing end flap), manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in like-new condition and may be unfired. $1,500 - $1,800
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584 *Colt 1911 MK IV Gold Cup National Match Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5.75” barrel, S/N 25632N70. Blue finish, rosewood grips, end of the barrel has screw for suppressor, and Elliason rear sight. In original box numbered to the gun. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. There is a sticky substance in the crevices, but it will clean off. This gun retains 98% of it original finish with only minor handling marks. $1,000 - $1,500
585 *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .44 spl. caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N SA29728. Blue/case colored finish, faux ivory grips; wooden box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun may be unfired. $1,000 - $1,500
586 *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .44 spl. caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 354555. Matching serial numbers on the inside of the backstrap and triggerguard. Blued finish with case colored frame and hammer. Two-piece wood grips with silver star inlaid on one grip and a Texas longhorn on the left grip. Barrel and cylinder retain 95% of the original blue finish. Backstrap and triggerguard retain most of the reblued finish. Frame and loading gate retain most of the case colors, just slightly dulled. Hammer has a slight mar on both sides from cocking. Front sight has been changed to a serrated blade with ivory notch. Grips are excellent. Rare caliber. Ex John J. Malloy Collection $2,000 - $3,000
587 *Colt Woodsman Target Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 116515. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, two-tone magazine. Original box (un-numbered), cleaning brush, original steel screwdriver, shooting suggestions pamphlet. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 99% original blue finish and has seen little use. The grips are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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588 *Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N 050831S. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Colt box numbered to another gun. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with a hint of high edge wear and a small bit of wear on the front grip-strap. The box is tattered. $1,500 - $1,750
589 *Colt Gold Cup National Match Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 18550. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in like-new condition retaining ca 98% original blue finish. The grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
590 *Colt 70 Series Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 70L03310. Blue finish, walnut grips. Original box numbered to the gun and reproduction manual. This gun is in like new condition showing almost no wear. It has only a faint takedown scratch on the frame near the triggerguard. $1,500 - $2,000
591 *Colt 1903 Pocket Model Semi-Auto Pistol .38 auto caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N 42436. Blue finish, hard rubber grips, 1919 date of mfg. Very good condition with a very good bore. This gun retains ca 90% original blue finish with a patch of light pitting on the front gripstrap. The grips are excellent. $800 - $1,200
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592 *Colt Model 1903 Semi-Auto Pistol .32 ACP caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 495336. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, 1929 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 95% original blue finish with 6 or 8 small rust pits on the left side of the slide. If not for the pits this gun would be a minty example. $700 - $1,000
593 *Colt Combat Commander Semi-Auto Pistol .38 Super caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N 70BS64801. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Colt box, manual, and warranty card. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with only some light muzzle wear. The correct period box is numbered to another gun. $1,500 - $2,000
594 *Colt Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 327670-C. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Reproduction box and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 99% original blue finish showing almost no wear. $1,500 - $2,000
595 *Colt Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 314527-C. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box, warranty card, and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish with almost no wear. The grips are from a later ‘70 series gun and are in very good shape with moderate wear to the lower part of the right panel. The box is numbered to the gun. $1,500 - $2,000
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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596 *Colt National Match Mid-Range Semi-Auto Pistol .38 spl. caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 4510-MR. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box reproduction manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% original blue finish with a light takedown scratch on the frame near the trigger and a light scratch on the front grip-strap. The grips are excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
597 *Colt Gold Cup National Match Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 28802-NM. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box, reproduction manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish and the grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
598 *Colt Gold Cup National Match Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 7377-NM. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box, reproduction manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish and the grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
599 *Colt Gold Cup National Match Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 273949-NM. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box, manual, and test target. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish with a light takedown scratch on the frame and a few light handling marks. $2,000 - $3,000
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600 *Colt Government Model Super .38 Semi-Auto Pistol .38 Super caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 201707. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Colt box numbered to another gun, original manual, Colt screw driver. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with some light rust stains on the top of the slide near the muzzle and a few rust pits on the left side of the slide near the muzzle. $1,500 - $2,000
601 *Colt Light Weight Commander Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N CLW021435. Blue finish. Original box, manual, and warranty card. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 90% original blue finish with most wear being some thinning to the grip-straps and high edge wear. $1,000 - $1,500
602 *Walther PP Post-War Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 3.875” barrel, S/N 990830. Blue finish, black plastic grips, crown N proofed. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with slight muzzle wear on the left side of the slide. $1,000 - $1,500
603 *Mauser Luger Post-War American Eagle Semi-Auto Pistol in Case 9mm caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 11.013917. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, 2 magazines. Takedown tool, brass cleaning rod, original display case. New in the box. $1,000 - $1,500
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604 *Swiss Sig P210-2 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N A145276. Matte black finish, black plastic grips. Leather militarystyle flap holster with shoulder strap. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original matte finish with mostly high edge wear. The holster is very good with maker marks “E. Kunzler, Sattler, Matzingen, 58” and a Swiss cross over “M” in a square. $1,500 - $2,000
605 *Smith & Wesson Pre-War M&P Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 391597. Nickel finish, mother-of-pearl grips, extra walnut checkered grips. Period box from a 6.5” barrel M&P. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of its original nickel finish and appears to be unfired. The mother-of-pearl grips are excellent but slightly oversized. The walnut grips are very good with moderate wear and the box is good+ with two broken corners. $1,750 - $2,250
606 *Smith & Wesson Pre-War K-22 Outdoorsman’s Revolver .22 LR caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 675317. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original red two-piece box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 95% original blue finish with some high edge wear, a turn ring on the cylinder, and a very small patch of rust pitting on the right side of the barrel. The grips are near excellent with some minor dings. This is a gently used revolver in its hard-tofind original box. $1,750 - $2,250
607 *Marble’s Model 1921 Game Getter Over/Under Combination Gun with Vintage Marble Cleaning Kit .22 LR/.410 caliber/ga., 18” barrels, S/N 13383. Blue finish, walnut grips, folding stock. Complete cleaning kit with metal case and outer cardboard sleeve. Excellent condition with very good bores. It retains ca 98% original blue finish and the grips rate excellent. The cleaning kit is complete and is in excellent condition. $1,500 - $2,500
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608 *Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum Double-Action Revolver .44 magnum caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 69600. Blue finish, checkered wood grips, 5-screw frame. Original box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains nearly all of its original finish with only a turn line on the cylinder. $2,500 - $3,500
609 *Smith & Wesson Model 1913 Semi-Auto Pistol .35 S&W caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 881. Blue finish, walnut grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with some fine scratches in the finish and very slight high edge wear. $800 - $1,200
610 *Smith & Wesson Model 41 Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 7.375” barrel, S/N A196264. Blue finish, walnut checkered target grips, muzzle break, counterweight, 2 magazines. Original box and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-new condition and may be unfired or fired very little. $1,200 - $1,500
611 *Smith & Wesson Model 52 Semi-Auto Pistol .38 spl. caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 54852. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks, 3 magazines. Takedown wrench, cleaning rod; original box and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 96-98% original blue finish with some faint thinning on the gripstraps and a few small spots of finish loss. $1,200 - $1,500
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612 *Smith and Wesson Safety Hammerless Second Model “Bicycle” Revolver .32 S&W caliber, 2” barrel, S/N 106132. Nickel finish, blued catch and triggerguard. Black hard rubber grips. Retaining nearly all of the original nickel finish. No wear, retaining all of the blue finish on the triggerguard and top latch. Trigger retains most of the case colors. Grips are excellent. $500 - $700
613 *Smith & Wesson Model SD356TSW Semi-Auto Pistol Serial Number 1 of 1 Manufactured .356TSW caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N SDD0001. Stainless steel finish, black plastic grips. Original aluminum Performance Center carrying case and papers. Original letter from Jim Rae, S&W Performance Center, stating this gun is the only one of its kind. New. $1,500 - $2,500
614 *Smith & Wesson Model 500 Special Edition Engraved 1 of 50 North American Hunting Edition Double-Action Revolver .500 S&W caliber, 9” barrel, S/N NAH0521. Polished stainless steel finish, hand-engraved with a gold image of an Alaskan moose. Smith & Wesson letter of authenticity, original box and papers. New. $1,000 - $1,500
615 *Smith & Wesson Model 25 Classic Double-Action Revolver .45 LC caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N CMA6527. Nickel finish. Original box and papers. This gun appears to be fired, but is otherwise new-in-the-box. $800 - $1,200
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616 *Smith & Wesson Model 500 Double-Action Revolver .500 S&W caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N CRU3660. Stainless steel finish, rubber grips. Original box and papers. This gun has been fired, but is otherwise new-in-the-box. $1,000 - $1,500
617 *Smith & Wesson Model 329PD Double-Action Revolver .44 magnum caliber, 4” barrel, S/N CTX4729. Matte black finish, grey cylinder, walnut grips. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in near-new condition. $900 - $1,200
618 *Dan Wesson Point Man PM2 Semi-Auto Pistol, Serial Number 3 .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N MC00003. Matte black finish, walnut diamond checkered grips. Original box and papers. New. $1,000 - $1,500
619 *STI Briley Carry Comp 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N CM9545. Matte black finish, black plastic grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of its original finish $1,000 - $1,500
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620 *STI Briley Carry Comp 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N SAS14972. Matte black finish, black plastic grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of its original finish. $1,000 - $1,500
621 *Smith & Wesson Model 41 Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N A325865. Blue finish, walnut target grip, cocking indicator, three 10-rd. magazines. Original box numbered to the gun; papers and cleaning kit. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has seen little use and remains in near-new condition $800 - $1,200
622 *Beretta Stampede Factory Engraved Single-Action Revolvers, Matched Pair .45 LC caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 1D0058 and 2D0058. Charcoal blue finish, case colored frame, walnut checkered grips, factory engraved with a scroll pattern. New. $1,200 - $1,500
623 *FN Five Seven Semi-Auto Pistol 5.7x28 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 386161474. Three 20-rd. magazines. Original box and papers. New. $700 - $1,000
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624 *Texas Longhorn Arms Groovers Improved Number Five Single Action Revolver .45 caliber, 5.5” barrel. S/N K107. Blue/case colored finish, ivory grips, adjustable rear sight. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun appears to be unturned and unfired. $1,000 - $2,000
625 *Semmerling LM-4 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 284. Blue finish, black plastic grips, 2 magazines, fitted leather holster. This is a very rare gun with only 600 ever being produced. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of its finish with only slight handling marks. $3,000 - $4,000
626 *I.M.I. Action Arms Micro UZI Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N UP06617. Black finish, black plastic grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of its original finish $1,000 - $1,500
627 *Texas Longhorn Arms Groovers Improved Number Five Single Action Revolver .44 magnum caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N K106. Blue/case colored finish, ivory grips, adjustable rear sight. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun appears to be unturned and unfired. $1,000 - $2,000
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628 *STI International Falcon 3.9 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4” barrel, S/N SK3718. Blue finish, black plastic grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition. $800 - $1,200
629 *Para Ordnance Baer Custom P12 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N RK 5345. Stainless steel finish, diamond checkered wood grips, Baer Custom on right side of the slide. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. All of the finish is remaining, but the “Baer Custom” engraving has been partially faded $1,000 - $1,500
630 *Les Baer Custom 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N LB898. Matte stainless finish, diamond checkered walnut grips, compensator, target sights. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun may be unfired. $1,000 - $1,500
631 *Semmerling LM-4 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 237. Blue finish, black plastic grips, fitted leather concealed-carry holster, and a variety of screws and parts for the pistol. This is a very rare pistol with only 600 every being produced. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-new condition. $3,000 - $4,000
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632 *Semmerling LM-4 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 054. Blue finish, black plastic grips, still in grease packaging. This is a very rare gun with only 600 ever being produced. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition. $3,000 - $4,000
633 *North American Arms LM-4 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 503. Stainless steel finish, wood grips. This is a North American Arms copy of the rare Semmerling pistol. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-new condition. $2,000 - $3,000
634 *Magnum Research Desert Eagle Semi-Auto Pistol .50 AE caliber, 6” barrel, S/N DK0005484. Gold finish, black rubber grips. Original box and papers. New. $2,000 - $2,500
635 *Sig P220 Elite Scorpion Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.375” barrel, S/N 37A037143. Dark earth finish. Original box and papers. New. $1,000 - $1,200
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636 *Sig P226 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N UU767004. Matte black finish, rosewood grips, two 15-rd. magazines, night sights. Original box and papers. New. $800 - $1,200
638 *Para Ordnance Baer Custom 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N W62515. Stainless steel finish, black plastic grips; missing its magazine. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $1,000 - $1,500
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637 *Para Ordnance Model 1911 Black Ops Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N K018616. Matte black finish, Trijicon night sights. Original box and papers. New. $1,000 - $1,400
639 *Browning Hi-Power Liberty Tree, Limited Edition, One of 228 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N LT1797. Brushed nickel finish with gold accents and oak leaf engraving, two 10-rd. magazines, grips made from the last surviving Liberty Tree, a tulip poplar, in Annapolis, Maryland. Oak and glass display case with brass corners; original box and papers. New. $1,500 - $2,500
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640 Randall Model 18 Attack Knife 7.5” blade with serrated blade on parry edge. Hilt stamped Randall with a Johnson roughback scabbard with football logo. Orange sharpening stone. Excellent. $800 - $1,200
641 Randall Tactical Knives, Lot of Four Lot includes: No. 1-6: fighter with leather handle, 6” blade, and smooth button football logo marked sheath with orange stone. No. 16: diver, 7” stainless steel blade, black Micarta handle, brass crossguard, Smooth leather sheath with rubber retainer band. No. 14: attack, 6” blade, black Micarta handle, brass crossguard. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath with orange stone. No. 9: thrower, 10” O.A.L. maker marked on handle. No scabbard. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
642 Randall Tactical Knives, Lot of Four Lot includes: No. 1-7: fighter with leather handle, 7” blade. No scabbard. No. 16: diver, 7” stainless steel blade, black Micarta handle, brass crossguard. Smooth leather sheath with rubber retainer band. No. 14: attack, 6” blade, black Micarta handle, brass crossguard. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath with orange stone. No. 2: fighting, 7” blade; maker marked on handle. Leather football logo smooth button sheath with orange stone. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
643 Randall Tactical Knives, Lot of Four Lot includes: No. 1-7: fighter with leather handle, 7” blade. Smooth button, football logo marked sheath with orange stone. No. 2: fighter, 7” stainless steel blade, stacked leather washer handle, brass crossguard. Smooth leather sheath. No. 14: attack, 7” blade, black Micarta handle, brass crossguard. No scabbard. No. 2: fighter, 7 “ stainless steel blade. Smooth button, football logo marked sheath with orange stone. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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644 Randall Hunting Knives, Lot of Four No. 3: 6” blade, stag handle, leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 8: 4” blade, stag handle, leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 11: 5” blade, stacked leather washer handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 25: 5” blade tracker, stag and stacked leather washer handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
645 Randall Hunting Knives, Lot of Four No. 3: 6” blade, stag handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 4: 6” blade, stacked leather washer handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 11: 5” blade, stacked leather washer handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 5: 7” blade, stag and leather stacked handle with compass. No scabbard. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
646 Randall Tactical Knives, Lot of Four Lot includes: No. 1-7: fighter with stag handle, 7” blade. Smooth button, football logo marked sheath with orange stone. No. 2: fighter, 7” stainless steel blade, stag handle, brass crossguard. Smooth button, football logo marked sheath. No. 14: attack, 7” blade, black Micarta handle, brass crossguard. Smooth button, football logo leather sheath with orange stone. No. 1: fighter, 7 “ stainless steel blade, stag handle with compass. No scabbard.. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
647 Randall Hunting Knives, Lot of Four No. 4: 5” blade, stag handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No.11: 4.5” blade, stag handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 11: 5” blade, stacked leather washer handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 12: 6” blade, Little Bear stacked leather washer handle. No scabbard. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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648 Randall Hunting Knives, Lot of Four No. 4: 5” blade, stag handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 5: 7 “ blade, stag handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 23: 5” blade, stacked leather washer handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 21: 3” blade skinner, stag handle. No scabbard. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
649 Randall Hunting Knives, Lot of Four No. 4: 5” blade, stag handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 21: 3” blade, stag handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 23: 5” blade, stag handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No.12: 6” blade, Little Bear, stacked leather washer handle. No scabbard. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
650 Randall Hunting Knives, Lot of Four No. 22: 5” blade, ebony handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 8: 4” blade, stag handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 12: 6” blade, stacked leather washer handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 5: 6” blade hunter, ebony handle. No scabbard. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
651 Randall Hunting Knives, Lot of Four No. 4: 6” blade, stag handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 12: 6” blade, stacked leather washer handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 11: 5” blade, stacked leather washer handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath marked RKSA on back of scabbard and orange stone. No.1: fighter, 7” blade, stacked leather washer handle. No scabbard. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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652 Randall Hunting Knives, Lot of Three No. 5: 6” blade, ebony handle. No scabbard. No.22: 5” blade, ebony handle. No scabbard. No. 10: 7” blade, ebony handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. Plus extra No.7: 5” leather football logo, smooth button sheath with orange stone. Excellent. $800 - $1,000
653 Randall Hunting Knives, Lot of Three No. 12: 6” blade, stacked leather washer handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 11: 5” blade, stacked leather washer handle. Leather football logo, smooth button sheath and orange stone. No. 14: attack, 7” blade, Micarta handle. No scabbard. Excellent. $800 - $1,000
Bibliography Bacyk, Ted and David, and Rowe, Tom 1998 Gun Powder Cans and Kegs: the Bacyk Collection. Maynardville (TN): Rowe Publications. Flayderman, Norm 2004 The Bowie Knife: Unsheathing an American Legend. Andrew Mowbray, Inc. Grisnlade, Tom 2009 Powder Horns: Documents of History. Texarkana (TX): Scurlock Publishing Co. Moller, George 1988 Massachusetts Military Shoulder Arms, 1784-1877. Andrew Mowbray. Myrevang, Folke 2012 German Universal Machine Guns, Volume II: From the MG08 to the MG3. Cobourg (ON, Canada): Collector Grade Publications.
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Terms and Conditions By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”), bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan’s retains the right to bar any bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid. 1) REGISTRATION. All bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan’s, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Visa or MasterCard. By registering with Cowan’s or submitting an absentee bid form, an individual registrant authorizes Cowan’s to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant’s participation in the bidding process. 2) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ohio. 3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the “buyer”. If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold. 4) BUYER’S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer’s Premium for “Antique and Modern Firearms” and “the World at War” auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 15% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 10% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. (b) Buyer’s Premium for “Decorative Art”, “Modern Ceramics”, “American History”, and “American Indian Art” and any other specialized auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 17 ½% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 12 ½% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. 5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan’s retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the seller of the lot and Cowan’s. In the case of reserved lots, the seller has authorized Cowan’s to bid on seller’s behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate. Cowan’s standard house reserve on all property at auction is one-half of the low estimate. 6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan’s makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after bidder’s receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan’s shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty. Except as provided in the immediately proceeding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD “AS IS”, without any representations or warranties by Cowan’s or the seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalogue or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan’s makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan’s does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalogue descriptions may be approximate. 7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP. “By” or “Maker/Artist” — in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated “Attributed to” — in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated 304
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“Signed” or “Marked” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker “Bearing the signature (or mark) of” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated “Circle of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker “School of” — in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker “Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker “After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker 8) INSPECTION. Except for On-Line Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan’s website, www.cowans.com, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan’s directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan’s does not warrant the condition of any item. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan’s and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan’s. ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan’s shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet. 9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, fax, email and on Cowan’s website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan’s need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins. An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan’s may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan’s a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid. All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee bidder only if necessary. Cowan’s does not accept “buy bids,” or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee bidder, the floor bid will be honored. 10) TELEPHONE BIDDING. Bidding live via the telephone is available on a first come, first served basis for those lots with a low estimate of $500 or greater. In order for Cowan’s to efficiently serve the needs of those who wish to bid by phone, please note the following: • To participate in the auction by telephone, potential bidders must complete and sign the absentee bid form and check “I WISH TO BID BY TELEPHONE” for the designated lots. Potential bidders may also reserve a phone line on Cowan’s website. If faxing or emailing requests for phone bidding, they need to be in Cowan’s office 2 hours before the sale begins. Once the auction begins, requests left on Cowan’s website may not be retrieved by the staff. • Telephone bidders are advised to indicate an “insurance bid”, which amount will become an absentee bid, pursuant to the absentee bidding process set forth above, if Cowan’s can not reach the bidder by telephone for a particular indicated lot. • Telephone bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism. • Cowan’s sells about 100 lots per hour, so telephone bidders should plan accordingly. Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls. 11) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through iCowans on our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on Liveauctioneers.com. There may be terms which apply to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction. 12) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically reduce any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments. For Bids falling Between Bidding Increment $0-500 $25 $501-1,000 $50 $1,001-3,000 $100 $3,001-5,000 $250 $5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction.
AFTER THE AUCTION 13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition. 14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. U.S. bidders may pay with cash, personal check, money order, bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. Credit cards are accepted on an auction-by-auction basis – please contact the office prior to bidding in the auction to confirm payment options. Bidders unknown to Cowan’s may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information. Cowan’s reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared. Please Note: A convenience charge of 2% will be reflected in the final purchase price (non-discounted) for the use of credit cards. Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone or who are absentee bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. By signing the absentee bid form or placing a bid by telephone, an absentee bidder authorizes Cowan’s to charge the Purchase Price for each lot for which such bidder is the successful bidder to the credit card number provided by telephone or on the absentee bid form, unless payment in full or alternative payment instruction is received within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full. Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction. Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law. 15) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax. 16) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan’s will authorize the shipment of purchased items usually within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion Cowan’s Auctions. Cowan’s is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property. ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States. Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm. Property made of or containing certain plant or animal materials, such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, baleen, tortoiseshell, etc., may require a license or certificate before exportation from the United States and importation to another country. If you are purchasing items that contain these materials, you need to check the government wildlife import requirements in the countries from which and to which the item is being shipped prior to bidding. Since the export and import licenses are independently issued by the countries of origin and destination, obtaining one does not guarantee that you can obtain the other. Purchasers are responsible for making timely payments on items won at auction, even if a license is delayed or denied. 17) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial. 18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer. 19) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan’s for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s. Copyright © 2013 Cowan’s
Federal Firearms License Handling Policy ALL MODERN FIREARMS WILL BE NOTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DESCRIPTION AND MAY BE PURCHASED AND TAKEN POSSESSION OF USING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: 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. ANTIQUES GUNS: May be purchased and removed from the auction premises on the day of sale by anyone, resident or non-resident. DISCLAIMER: Neither Cowan Auctioneers, their consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearms in this catalogue. All firearms in this catalogue are sold as collector items. Buyers wishing to fire ANY firearm purchased in this auction are strongly advised to have the weapon(s) examined by a competent gunsmith who will test the weapon for its shootability and also to ensure that the caliber of the breech is, in fact, the caliber that it is thought to be. COWAN’S AUCTIONS, INC. STRICTLY COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF FIREARMS. UNLESS SPECIFIED ABOVE, ALL TRANSFERS OF MODERN HANDGUNS MUST TAKE PLACE AT: COWAN’S AUCTIONS. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Cowan’s Auctions Class III License Policy Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati, Ohio is a recognized dealer in Class III items and is recognized as a (63) NRA Firearms Dealer and will comply with all regulations. Buyers are expected to know their states laws and regulations on machine guns prior to bidding. The following states do not allow individuals to own machine guns: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. For more details please visit the website for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives at www.atf.gov. The three forms necessary to fill out upon purchase of these machine guns will be supplied by Cowan’s Auctions. These forms are: 1) ATF Form #4 (and possibly ATF Form #5) 2) Fingerprint Card, and 3) ATF form 5330.20 Certificate of Compliance.
1 Cowan’s Auction policy is that the buyer will assume all transfer fees relating to the purchase of Class III weapons. 2 All buyers are expected to promptly fill out paperwork and comply with all related laws and regulations. 3 Please allow up to three months, if necessary, for paperwork to be completed to transfer a machine gun.
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ABSENTEE BID FORM
REGISTRATION NO._________________________________________ DATE/TIME RECEIVED _______________________________________ PH/FAX_________________ MAIL___________ E-MAIL____________ SALE NO.__________________________________________________ (FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) Name (please print)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________________________________________________________________ State________________________________________________________ Zip____________ Phone____________________________________________________________ Fax_______________________________________ Email__________________________________________________________
I request that Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”) (i) enter bids on the following lots up to the maximum price I have indicated for each lot in the “Absentee Bid” column; or (ii) reserve a telephone line for telephone bidding for the lots indicated. I request that if Cowan’s is unable to reach me for telephone bidding for a lot, that Cowan’s enter bids on such lot up to the maximum price indicated in the “Insurance Bid” column. I understand that Cowan’s will execute the absentee bids competitively on my behalf. I further understand that Cowan’s executes absentee bids and allows telephone bids as a convenience for customers and that Cowan’s is not responsible for failure to execute bids or for errors relating to the execution of my bids. I agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions for Bidders printed in the auction catalog and listed on Cowan’s website cowanauctions.com and I understand that I am responsible for determining the condition and authenticity of any lot, and that all items are sold AS IS with no returns or refunds. By submitting this Absentee Bid Form, I authorize Cowan’s to obtain a copy of my individual consumer credit report and authorize Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding my participation in the bidding process.
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If my bid is successful, I understand that the purchase price for each lot will be the sum of the hammer price, the buyer’s premium, sales tax and all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs (the “purchase price”). I understand that I will be invoiced within 5 days after the auction and that I will be responsible for paying Cowan’s the full purchase price immediately upon receipt of the invoice. 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. By signing this absentee bid form I authorize Cowan’s to charge the credit card listed below for the full purchase price of each lot for which my bid is successful, unless payment in full or alternative payment instructions are received by Cowan’s within 14 days after the date of the auction.
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