Historic Firearms and Early Militaria November 1-2, 2016
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 November 1, 2016 10 a.m. November 2, 2016 10 a.m.
Exhibition October 31, 2016 Noon - 5 p.m. November 1, 2016 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. November 2, 2016 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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Jack Lewis firearms@cowans.com
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Emery Maury
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William K. Combs Front cover: Lots 206 and 371 Back cover: Lot 243 Front inside cover: Lot 244 Back inside cover: Lot 612
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Historic Firearms and Early Militaria November 1, 2016
Detail Lot 399
Collections The Mel Flanagan Collection of European and American Arms, Part III Mel Flanagan was born in 1926 on the east slope of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado. Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. His military career was highlighted by his service aboard the newly-launched U.S.S. Douglas H, Fox (DD779) as the Fire Control Officer. The U.S.S. Fox joined the radar picket line at Okinawa on May 5, 1945 and shortly thereafter was attacked by eleven Japanese aircraft. The U.S.S. Fox downed seven enemy aircraft and was hit by a Kamikaze and its bomb. Seven of her crew were killed and 35 were wounded by the attack, but she was able to travel under her own power to Kerama Retto for temporary repairs and returned to San Francisco on June 23 for permanent repairs. On September 30, the U.S.S. Fox sailed for New York City, by way of the Panama Canal. Mel was still on board when she arrived there on October 17th for the Navy Day celebrations. Following his military service, Mel worked for many years in his family’s business which was the construction of cement walls, foundations, roadways and runways. He began acquiring his collection of antique arms at that time. Mel collected Blunderbuss arms, also a wide assortment of alarm and trap guns, pepperboxes, sword and knife pistols, knuckle dusters, derringers, and oddities. His collection gained national attention and he was invited to join The American Society of Arms Collectors in 1996. In the mid-1950s, several Denver area gun collectors decided to organize, in order to put on an annual gun show locally. This was the birth of the Colorado Gun Collectors Association, Mel served as the first Vice President of this organization, and later as President. There has been a constant effort, during the half century of its existence, to continually improve the quality of the show, and it is now the highest quality gun show in the United States. In recent years, Mel has demonstrated his superior carpentry and mechanical skills in the construction of cased display with rotating or revolving exhibits. In addition, it is not generally known that Mel also fabricated and provided the wood boxes used at the registration desk to contain the over 1,000 exhibitors’ envelopes.
The Legendary M. Clifford (Cliff ) and Lynne B. Young Collection of Confederate Arms, Part II Cowan’s is pleased to offer the second installment of the legendary M. Clifford and Lynne B. Young Collection in our November 1, 2016 auction of Historic Firearms and Early Militaria. The collection includes a number of rare and hard-to-find Confederate Arms and Edged Weapons. We expect this auction to be equally exciting as the record-breaking one in April 2016. Cliff Young was universally recognized as having built one of the most important groupings of Confederate firearms ever assembled. Virtually every reference book on Confederate arms collecting written in the past 65 years contains examples from the Young Collection. Cliff was an early associate and friend of the late William A. Albaugh and Dr. John Murphy, both legendary collectors and authors, and like Cliff, authorities on Confederate weapons. Late in his
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collecting career, Cliff became known as “Mr. LeMat” and developed a special relationship with Dr. Doug Adams, and many of his LeMats are illustrated in Doug’s reference book, The Confederate LeMat. In addition to Confederate arms, Cliff was also keenly interested in the Confederate States Navy ’Blockade Runners’ that ran the Union Blockade of the Atlantic and Gulf. Over the course of his career ships logs and southern mail that passed through the blockade, including photographs of Confederate captains, philately and ephemera became a subset of his collection. Cliff was a true “Boston boy” who attended Lawrence Academy in Groton, Massachusetts and Harvard College where he broke records in track and football. At one time Cliff was considered one of the fastest runners in Massachusetts. Always physically active, he also played polo at the Myopia Hunt Club in South Hamilton, Massachusetts and The Harvard Club and their fitness center were like a second home. He was a World War II and Korean War Navy vet, and received a commendation serving as a military intelligence officer. After graduation, Cliff worked with his father in the raw wool business. He then founded Young Contact Lens Laboratories, Inc. where he developed “The Boston Lens” and the “X-Chrome” lens for color blindness, invented by a close friend. Cliff was a 60 plus year member/director of the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors, and a driving force as President, Director and head of the nominating committee with the Massachusetts Antique Arms Collectors. He received his first of many awards while still in his early 30s at the Texas Gun Collectors Association Show, and members wondered “who is this Boston kid”? In the 1970s Cliff was also a big game hunter and was a member of the New England Chapter of Safari Club International. In Africa, he shot the fabled “Big Five” and decorated his office and home with the trophies. On his last safari, as he was about to shoot, he abruptly gave up the hunt; he had come to respect and appreciate the beauty and nobility of living creatures. He later commented that “if he had it to do over....” Cliff’s civic interests were almost as great as his love of history. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity for many years, a life member and Proprietor of the Boston Athenaeum, a founding member of WGBH, Boston’s flagship public radio and television station. Throughout his life Cliff was supportive of numerous cultural and educational organizations in and around Boston and the United States. As Lynne put it, Cliff was a “joiner” of numerous institutions, clubs and societies. Cliff is survived by his wife and soul mate, Lynne B. Levine Young. Lynne is well-known to Cliff’s friends in the collecting fraternity, always accompanying him to the annual meetings of the American Society of Arms Collectors and the Massachusetts Antique Arms Collectors show. He often remarked that he acquired some of his BEST pieces because of her. Cliff was true Renaissance man, with a quick wit and great sense of humor and he exhibited these qualities throughout his life.
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The Mel Flanagan Collection of European and American Arms Lots 1 - 186
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1 Rare Indian Katar Percussion Pistol .31 caliber, 5” barrel, 7” blade length. Extensive gold koftgari work. Late 19th century to early 20th century. These are most often seen with a hidden dagger. Green covered scabbard with engraved silver tip. The present example is the only pistol we have encountered. Excellent overall with a some pitting on the guard and blade. Retaining most of the gold work. Scabbard is excellent with some light wear. $1,500 - $2,500
2 French Pinfire Revolver With Side Folding Bayonet 10 MM pinfire caliber, 6.25” barrel with folding bayonet under the barrel and folds out to the left. Marked under the ejector with a crown and a “G”. Double action. Ebony grips. All metal has been cleaned in a European manner. Metal is sharp and crisp. Grips are very good. Overall excellent for a pinfire revolver with rare bayonet attachment. $2,000 - $3,000
3 Percussion Pepperbox By Smith .31 caliber, 2.5” fluted round barrel, six shot, engraved in script on the left side of the frame Smith London. Frame with scroll engraving. Barrels and frame are finished in case hardened colors. Finely checkered walnut grips. Retaining most of the case colors, just lightly turning dark. Overall, this pepperbox has a very crisp look retaining most of the finish. $1,000 - $1,500
4 Percussion Knife Pistol By Unwin & Rodgers .25 RF caliber, 3.75” German silver barrel, marked on the left side Non-XLL, and marked on the right side Unwin & Rodgers Patentee’s Sheffield. Horn scales with checkered handle. Single blade knife, folding trigger. Blade is a gunmetal grey with some light staining. Scales are very good with no cracks. Breech has traces of blue finish. Excellent overall. $1,000 - $1,500
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5 Percussion Knife Pistol .31 caliber, 3.75” German silver barrel, with British proofs, double bladed knife, smooth walnut scales. Cap box is empty German silver with nice patina. Hammer shows traces of blue finish. Grips are very good with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
6 Miquelet Blunderbuss Pistol 1 1/8” flared muzzle opening with approximately .50 bore, 12 3/8” round barrel with raised decorations and baluster turned rings at breech. Iron miquelet lock with grooved frizzen. Highly figured stock with bulbous silver butt cap. Good overall, with dull pewter patina on the metal and heavily tarnished butt cap. Lock functional. Cracks in stock at grip and forend. $1,000 - $1,500
7 Ring Trigger Percussion Pepperbox .31 caliber, 3.5” six shot barrels with ribs. Marked on the muzzle RC and numbered 23. Bar hammer with ring trigger. Engraved frame and recoil shield. Walnut grips. Barrels have most of the blue finish faded to a plum with some light staining. Frame with nice traces of blue finish in the protected areas. Overall an excellent example of this rare pepperbox. $1,000 - $1,500
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8 Percussion Pepperbox By Cutler .40 caliber, five shot 3.25” barrels with ribs, side hammer, recoil shield, engraved frame, safety behind the hammer. Engraved name Cutler on the top of the frame in a banner. Finely checkered walnut grips. This is a very sharp and crisp almost mint looking pepperbox. The finish has faded to a nice chocolate patina. Grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
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9 Brass Four Barrel Flintlock Pistol By Perry .36 caliber, 3” barrels, engraved brass frame with safety. Engraved Perry in a banner on the left side of the frame, and on the right, London. Walnut handle. Brass is nice sharp and crisp, with nice patina. Grip with some nicks and dings, with the steel parts with a nice mottled grey to blue patina. Overall excellent rare four shot. $2,500 - $4,000
10 Ottoman Empire Miquelet Flintlock Pistol with Elaborate Brasswork .65 smooth bore, 13.25” round barrel with flats at breech, and loose engraving on top of barrel. Miquelet lock with grooved frizzen. Brass mounted stock with raised carved patterns. Good. Brass with old cleaning, barrel with smoky gray patina. Good bore. Lock functions, but due to crudeness of the design, the trigger does not always release the hammer from full cock. $1,500 - $2,500
11 Twenty-Shot Pinfire Double Action Revolver 7.65mm caliber, with two superposed 6” round barrel. With proof marks, possibly French, on the barrel and on the left side of the frame above the folding trigger. The double action pistol fired sequentially through dual superposed chambers lined up with the large cylinder with two rings of ten chambers. The revolver has a loading gate and is absent of an ejector rod. With checkered walnut grips, and a lanyard ring on the underside of the butt. The revolver has a flat even gray patina, with staining throughout. The grips are worn. The bore and mechanics are very good. $4,000 - $6,000
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12 Charles Lancaster Four-Shot Pistol .476 caliber, 6.25” barrels, S/N 7761, blue finish, marked on the center top of the barrels Charles Lancaster (Patent) 151 New Bond St London. With checkered walnut grips with lanyard ring on the bottom of the grip strap. This revolver retains most of the bright vivid blue finish. Little wear to the high edges. A little fading on the backstrap patina, and fading to a plum on the bottom of the triggerguard. Grips are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. There are few examples that exist in this good of a condition. Has a lot of the original finish. $3,500 - $6,000
13 HDH Twenty Shot Double Action Revolver 6.35mm caliber, with two 4.5” superposed barrels. The left side of the barrels are marked Genschow & Co. Hamburg Germany. The right side is marked with the caliber and several Belgian proof marks. The lower right side of the frame is marked H.D.H. for Henrion Dassey & Heuschen, based in Liege, Belgium. These pistols were sold via mail order throughout Germany in the late nineteenth/early twentieth century. They were marketed under various names, but commonly referred to as the HGH. The double action pistol fired sequentially through dual superposed chambers lined up with the large cylinder with two rings of ten chambers. With safety latch and trigger guard with finger spur. An ejector plate made reloading fairly easy. Walnut grips, with lanyard ring on the underside of the butt. The revolver has a dark gunmetal patina, with areas of blue finish showing through. The ejector plate is in excellent, functioning condition with a tight spring. The grips show some wear but are in good condition. Excellent bores. Mechanically functional. $5,000 - $7,000
14 18th Century Fitzgerald’s Patent Signal Trumpet, by Thomas Clio Rickman A flintlock signal trumpet with a 9” barrel and a 21.5” trumpet attachment. The top of the barrel has two British proofs and is marked Clio Rickman Upper Mary Le Bone St. London. The signal device features a flintlock mechanism on a half stock with a heavy barrel with a thread attachment. A large tapered copper trumpet screws on to the barrel and acts as a loud signal when fired. The copper trumpet has a brass plaque attached that features a British two-lion crest. The plaque reads The King’s Royal Letters Patent / Fitzgerald’s Patent Signal Trumpet / Sold By Appointment / Tho. Clio Rickman / Upper Mary Le Bone Street / Sole Vender. The stock and barrel are housed in the original fitted box and include a shot measure and a 26” copper mouthpiece attachment for the trumpet. The interior lid of the box is dry-mounted with the original paper directions and description, printed in English and French. The barrel on the stock has some pitting, and the male thread device appears to have been worked on. The copper on the horn and the mouthpiece attachment has some dings throughout. The wooden stock has some nicks and dings, along with a crack forward of the lock on the right side. The device is mechanically functioning. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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15 Rare Perplex Gas Pistol Blue finish with hard rubber grips with logo BP. Over/under barrels, folding trigger. Marked on top of the barrels Nur Fur Gaspatronen. Marked on the frame Perflex D.R. P. Mdell 2. Retaining most of the original blue finish. Grips are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
16 Double-Barrel Percussion Knife Pistol .38 caliber 3.875” long round smooth bore barrels (2) mounted on either side of a 14” spear point knife blade. Upper guard doubles as pair of percussion hammers, which when cocked reveal the two percussion nipples and pair of folding triggers which descend from the grip. Lower quillons marked “TI” on one side and “1847” on the other, with upper quillons/hammer spurs marked “33” on one and with a crowned/K Belgian comptrollers mark on the other. The matching “33” assembly number is found on the reverse ricasso of the knife blade, and the same crown/K proof is found on the obverse ricasso. Grooved pistol-gripped stock is 5.125” long, with the overall length of the knife pistol about 19.5”. Leather scabbard with brass mounts and frog hook at throat. Very good overall condition. The unique pistol action functions correctly. Blade and barrels with smooth steel gray patina. Wood grips in nice condition with expected bumps and dings. Scabbard in good condition with wear and crazing to the leather, and a couple of tears due to wear from the pistol barrels. Brass mounts with untouched patina. $1,500 - $2,000
17 Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol .30 caliber 3.375” octagonal barrel with post-1813 Birmingham commercial proof marks, folding trigger. 3 1/2” spear point knife blade marked UNWIN & RODGERS in two lines on the ricasso. Loading tool and bullet mold retained in grip. German silver mounts, mother-of-pearl grip scales. Very good. Dull patina on metal parts, with darker discoloration on knife blade. Mechanically functional, percussion nipple damaged. Mother-of-pearl scales very nice without the usual damage and chipping. Complete with accessories that are nearly always missing. A very nice example in better condition than usually encountered. $1,500 - $2,500 10
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18 Ivory Grip Percussion Knife Pistol .22 caliber with 4” round barrel and 3.375” spear point knife blade. Blued finish with German silver mounts and ivory pistol gripped scales. Additional tools include a brass-tipped ramrod and an auger bit. Fine overall. Barrel retains most of its original blue, blade retaining some bright finish with age speckling. Hammer will not hold full cock. Ivory scales remain in fine condition. A very attractive example. $1,500 - $2,500
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19 French Percussion Knife Pistol .32 caliber, 4.125” round barrel knife-pistol with 4.25” spear point blade, marked BREVETTE / PARIS in two lines on the ricasso. Additional tools include a hoof pick and auger bit. Steel mounts with mother-of-pearl scales. Very good; steel gray patina on blade with oxidized age staining, strong remnants of blue on the barrel. Scales crisp and fine. A very nice example of a very attractive 19th century knife-pistol. $1,500 - $2,500
20 French Engraved Repeating Palm Pistol 5MM caliber, 3” round barrel, blue barrel, blue spring, engraved nickel finished frame, checkered hard rubber grips. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Side spring has all of the bright fired blue finish. Retaining most of the original nickel finish. Grips are excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
21 Pair Of British Blunderbuss Pistols With Folding Bayonets, Lot of Two .60 smooth bores flaring to 1” at the muzzle, 6.125” iron octagon to round barrels with baluster turned rings at the transition. Flat stepped locks marked MORTIMER with flat bevelled swan neck cocks. Locks with sliding safeties, waterproof pans & roller frizzens. Snap bayonet on top of barrel. Engraved iron mounts, walnut stocks with checkered grips. Brass tipped wooden ramrods. Very good overall. Barrels with oxidized patina showing twist pattern, furniture with similar coloration due to surface oxidation. Mechanically functional locks and snap bayonets. Stocks crisp with sharp checkering, usual bumps and dings, one with small chip on reverse at breech, one with replaced fore end cap. $2,000 - $3,000
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22 French Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol 8mm, 2.25” barrel, squeeze cocking magazine palm pistol. Chamber marked with Saint-Etienne makers cartouche and barrel marked GAULOUIS with French proof and No 1. Blued finish, hard rubber palm pad. Fine, retaining nearly all of the original blued finish and excellent markings. Appears to be mechanically functional. Hard rubber palm pad has faded to a medium chocolate color and shows some chips and minor repairs along the lower edge. $2,000 - $3,000
23 Tribuzio Palm Pistol 8mm with 2” octagonal-to-round barrel. Blued and nickel finish. Bottom barrel flat and ring trigger marked with a sideways 7 and the number 99. The left barrel flat marked with the serial number 044. The lower left of the grip is marked MADE IN ITALY. Unique late 19th century Italian designed, magazine fed, squeeze cocking palm pistol that relies upon the action of squeezing the projecting ring to operate the action, load a round into the chamber and fire the pistol. Fine overall retaining lots of original blue, with some fading and loss on the frame, and even more original nickel. Some minor oxidized flecking present on the barrel. Mechanically functional, very good bore. A fine example of a scarce firearms curiosa palm pistol. $2,000 - $3,000
24 Marlin “Never Miss” Single Shot Deringer 41 RF caliber, 2.5” round barrel, S/N 3742, marked on top of the barrel ‘NEVER MISS’, on the right side of the barrel J.M Marlin New Haven CT Patent in three lines. Brass frame with rosewood grips. barrel is sharp and crisp with nice markings and grey to brown patina. Bass with nice untouched patina. Grips are very good. This is a very rare derringer and seldom comes up for sale. $2,000 - $3,000
25 Reid Model No 2 “My Friend” Knuckle-Duster .32 RF, 1.75” round barrel. Single action, spur trigger revolver with 5-shot cylinder. Serial number 13380. Face of cylinder numbered 3669. Brass frame with plating and scroll engraving. Left side of top strap marked: MY FRIEND DEC. 26, 1865 and top of barrel also marked MY FRIEND. A very scarce variant of the Reid “knuckler,” only about 100 were manufactured with barrels during 1877. These guns are typically encountered in the 13330 to 14430 serial number range, and this example falls correctly into that range. Very good, retaining most of the original plated finish. Action functions correctly. Cylinder is replaced. Bore is fair. This is such a rare gun that it is worth acquiring and finding an original Reid cylinder to make the gun correct. $2,000 - $3,000
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26 British Flintlock Coaching Carbine By Barbar .64 caliber, 16” round two-stage iron barrel with baluster turned rings as the transition. The breech of the barrel is stamped with two London proof marks, and an unidentified proof mark. The rounded lock with round goose-neck cock and rounded iron pan is marked Barbar, and features a unique latching safety device, a variant on the dog lock principle. The left side of the stock features an inlaid section of brass with a rotating sling swivel, instead of a side plate. The brass trigger guard features an acorn finial. The brass thumb rest features an engraved crest of an arm coming out of the ground holding a flag. Stock with brass tipped ramrod, one brass ferrule and a cupped brass buttplate. The iron barrel has some speckling. The brass has a very nice patina throughout. The stock has an old repair forward of the trigger guard. There is a crack on the fore end, beneath the muzzle, and another on the reverse between the flat and the trigger guard. The stock also shows scattered nicks and dings. The bore and action are very good. $2,500 - $4,500
27 British Flintlock Tower Blunderbuss By J. Bailey 1.25” bore diameter at muzzle, 14.5” octagonal-to-round brass barrel with baluster-turned rings at the transition and muzzle. The top flat of the barrel is marked J. Bailey London. The left of the barrel breech is stamped with two London commercial proof marks. The lock has a round goose neck cock, rounded iron pan and is marked with a crown over GR proof, a Crown/2 inspection and is stamped Tower. Brass furniture includes a sideplate, trigger guard, buttplate and one ramrod ferrule. Ramrod with brass tip. The brass has an even patina throughout. The stock has some nicks and dings, and is in good overall condition. The bore and action are very good. $1,500 - $3,000
28 Rare Jenks Percussion Blunderbuss Approximately .70 caliber bore, widening to a 1.25” muzzle, with a 15” round brass barrel with very thick walls, approaching 1/4” in thickness. Mule ear percussion lock marked in three lines, behind the hammer: REMINGTON’S / HERKIMER / N.Y. No other external markings are present. Walnut stock pinned to barrel, mounted with brass trigger guard and ram rod pipes and an iron butt plate. Overall length is 30.5”. The lock appears to be left over from the contract for 1,000 Jenks Naval carbines manufactured by Remington during 1847-1848 with Maynard Tape primer mechanisms incorporated into the lock. This lock has no primer system, and Flayderman notes that three examples of the Jenks Naval carbine are known with the same markings as found on this lock, and also without the tape primer feature. He postulates that these may have been very early guns, fabricated prior to all of the machinery, etc. for the contract being transferred to Remington by Ames. The presence of other guns with this same style of lock, void the primer mechanism suggests Remington may have assembled this otherwise unmarked blunderbuss as a sample possibly in hopes of selling similar arms to the navy. The trigger guard appears to be from a Jenks carbine as well, absent only the staple and sling ring. An interesting gun worthy of additional research. About very good overall. Brass barrel with an uncleaned mustard patina, and a dirty bore. Lock is mechanically functional. Iron butt plate with oxidized patina. Stock crisp and sound with sharp edges and only lightly scattered dings and mars from handling and use. Offered in Norm Flayderman & Co Catalog #116 (1992), Item #1481, sketched in Boarders Away II on page 119, Item #42. $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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29 British Flintlock Blunderbuss By Sandwell 1.25” bore diameter at muzzle, 15.375” round-to-octagonal-to-round barrel with three sets of baluster-turned rings, one at the first transition one at the second and a third at the muzzle flare. The barrel is marked Sandwell Minories London. The barrel is also marked with two British proof marks and a maker’s mark of a crown over SS. The flat lock with flat gooseneck cock and rounded iron pan is also marked Sandwell, and has a sliding safety to the rear of the hammer. The blunderbuss is adorned with brass furniture that includes a shell form thumb rest, an engraved sideplate, a cupped buttplate with an engraved toe, and trigger guard with floral engravings and an acorn form finial. Walnut stock with brass cap ramrod. The brass has an even mustard patina throughout. The stock has some nicks and dings, along with an old pin repair to the underside of the butt. There is a small crack extending from the rear of the breach towards the sideplate screw. The bore and mechanics are very good. $2,500 - $3,500
30 British Flintlock Blunderbuss By Blair 1.5” diameter at muzzle, 14.125” brass cannon-shaped barrel with a single tall turn ring at the transition to the muzzle swell and several turned rings at the muzzle . The barrel is stamped with a London view mark. The rounded lock with gooseneck cock and rounded iron pan is engraved Blair / London. The steel upper tang features geometric engravings. The brass sideplate also features geometric engravings. The brass trigger guard has an acorn form finial, and is engraved with the same crest that also appears on the engraved on the brass buttplate. The stock has a clamshell form carving around the upper tang. The stock also includes two brass ferrules, a brass tipped ramrod, a sling at the fore end and a post on the underside of the butt. The brass has an even dark patina throughout. The stock has some nicks and dings, but is in good overall condition. The bore and the action are excellent. $2,500 - $4,000
31 French Flintlock Elliptical Blunderbuss Approximately .75 caliber bore flaring to a 3” wide elliptical muzzle. 22.5” octagonal-to-round iron barrel with baluster-turned rings at transition. Deeply stamped maker’s mark and trademark on top of breech flat with gold-washed highlights. Unmarked flat iron lock with flat gooseneck cock and iron pan. Top of muzzle engraved with cloud and rising sun motif. Engraved brass mounts, including finger rest trigger guard and buttplate. Padded leather cheek rest on comb of stock, sling swivels and metal ramrod. Very good overall. Metal with a medium silvery patina and peppered darker age staining, as well as some lightly scattered surface oxidation at the breech. Bore is dark and dirty with light pitting. Wood is crisp with minor handling marks and dings. Head of rear lock mounting screw is broken. Leather cheek rest with scuffing and wear but appears to be from the period of use. $3,000 - $5,000 14
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32 Italian Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss 1.75” bore at muzzle, 18.25” two-stage brass barrel with iron tang, an octagonal breech and baluster-turned rings at the transition from round barrel to flared muzzle. Iron musket-sized lock with pointed tail, reinforced rounded cock and brass pan, marked FABBAR / TORINO forward of hammer. All screw heads numbered “2”. Brass finger-groove trigger guard, buttplate, side plate ramrod thimble and entry pipe. Walnut stock, trumpet-shaped iron ramrod. Very good to fine. All markings remain crisp and clear in both metal and wood. Brass barrel and furniture with a deep ocher patina, iron lock with brown age staining and some dried old grease. Lock mechanically functional. Stock crisp with inspection marks on flat, sharp lines and edges. A minor chip is missing on the reverse at the nose and a minor crack is present at the leading edge of the obverse fore end along the stock to barrel joint. $2,000 - $3,000
33 British Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss 1.25” Bore at the muzzle, 16” multi-stage brass cannon barrel the three sets of baluster turned rings at transitions. Barrel engraved London on top of breech with London commercial proof and view marks and a starburst over “WB” maker’s mark. Unmarked flat stepped iron lock with flat goose neck cock, waterproof pan and roller frizzen secured to stock with a single bolt. Iron trigger guard and buttplate, brass ramrod thimble and entry pipe. Walnut stock with checkered wrist. Brass tipped wooden ramrod. Good overall condition. Brass barrel with an attractive mellow patina, and a good but dirty bore. Iron lock and furniture with deep, dark brown patina and minor surface oxidation. Lock mechanically functional. Stock has sharp edges and crisp checkering at wrist with the usual dings and mars from use. A repaired crack, about 4.5” long, is present on the reverse of the fore end that runs diagonally into the ramrod channel from the fore end tip. $2,000 - $3,000
34 French Blunderbuss With Folding Bayonet Approximately .70” bore flaring to a 2.5” elliptical muzzle. 9.125” octagonal-to-elliptical pinned barrel with baluster turned rings at the transition. 25” overall length. Snap bayonet mounted on top of barrel with 4.625” long concave blade. Unmarked rounded iron lock with round goose neck cock and round iron pan with roller frizzen. Iron furniture with palm swell at rear of trigger guard, urn shaped finials at front and rear, all furniture engraved en suite. Walnut stock checkered at the wrist with raised carved embellishments at the apron around the tang. Iron button head ramrod retained by two iron thimbles. Very good to fine. Brass barrel with lovely butterscotch patina, iron lock and furniture with silvery gray patina and speckled age discoloration and minor surface oxidation. Lock is mechanically functional. Snap bayonet functions but does not lock into latch at muzzled due to broken spring. Bayonet blade has an old repair at the tip. $3,000 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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35 British Blunderbuss By Griffin & Tow .62 bore flaring to .90” diameter at muzzle, 21.125” octagonal-to-round three-stage iron barrel with baluster turned rings at the transitions. The top flat of the barrel is marked with two Birmingham proof marks, and I barrel makers mark and is marked Griffin & Tow London. The flat lock and flat gooseneck hammer are engraved in the border. The lock has a safety device, and is marked Griffin & Tow in two lines. The blunderbuss has brass furniture, with floral and scroll engravings. The trigger guard features an acorn finial. The iron tang also has floral and scroll engravings, the stock with a raised apron around the tang. A large German silver escutcheon is inset behind the tang. The right side of the barrel features an 11” folding bayonet that unlatches manually. The walnut stock has a high comb on the butt, with a wooden ramrod. Griffin & Tow were contractors to the East India Company. The barrel has a dull gray patina with speckled age discoloration and some very small pitting around the pan. The stock has some slight nicks and dings, with an age crack extending on the underside from the muzzle towards the brass ferrule. The left side of the stock also has a slight age crack. The underside of the butt also has an old repair. The bore and the action are in good condition, and the bayonet latches securely. $4,000 - $6,000
36 Flintlock Blunderbuss Carbine 1.125” bore diameter, 12” brass barrel, marked on top of the barrel London and British proofs. Engraved iron tang. Engraved lockplate marked A. Konigmacher. Engraved brass furniture. Walnut stock with checkered wrist. Iron ramrod. Brass is untouched. Lockplate with nice patina. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
37 Rare Combination Pole Arm With Flintlock Pistol And Bayonet .545 caliber smooth-bore, 4” round barrel, overall length 12”. Engraved frame, 3.5” angular shaped bayonet with fuller in the center of the blade. All metal body. Retains most of the finish throughout with sharp and crisp engraving. Very minor salt and pepper pitting. Triangular bayonet has very minor salt and peppering pitting. Overall a very good example of a rare combination Pole Arm with flintlock pistol and bayonet. $2,000 - $3,000
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38 German Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol By Valentin-Holenburg 1” bore diameter, 9.25” octagonal to round barrel, top of barrel marked Valentine * Holenburg. Flat style lockplate with faceted pan, finials on the frizzen spring. Raised carved walnut stock with molding around the lock and ramrod channel. This pistol has a very sharp and crisp look. Stock is excellent with a small crack running from the trigger on a diagonal to the tip of the rear section of the lockplate about 3/4” long. Stock has a very crisp look with nice red opened -grained. Brass has been clean and preserved in a European manner. Barrel with nice brown patina. Lock was clean in a European manner. This pistol is excellent overall. $1,500 - $2,500
39 English Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol With Folding Bayonet By Blanch .750 bore diameter, 6” octagonal to round barrel, folding bayonet on the top of the barrel. Lockplate marked Blanch, with the safety on the lock behind hammer. Brass furniture with walnut stock. Brass has been cleaned in the European manner. Lockplate is very sharp and crisp with a mottled grey look. Missing ramrod. Stock is very good with a dried appearance. $1,000 - $2,000
40 Flintlock Blunderbuss Carbine With Folding Bayonet 1” bore diameter, 10.75” barrel length, Engraved on the top of the barrel Lane’s London with British proofs, also engraved on the lockplate Lane. Safety on the lock with a brass lockplate. Brass furniture with checkered walnut stock. Excellent overall. Stock has some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
41 Italian Elliptical Bore Flintlock Blunderbuss Carbine by P. Martinoni 1.75” bore width at muzzle, 21.75” round-to-octagonal barrel. The barrel features gilt vine and ribbon inlays. The lock is engraved P. Martinoni. The trigger guard has an acanthus-form finial, with the same finial appearing on the toe of the buttplate and on the rear of the fore end ferrule. The stock is made of fancy grain walnut, and has a unique folding butt feature, activated by a button on the top of the wrist. The stock is also relief carved along the furniture, and features several areas of wire inlay throughout. A German silver thumbprint appears behind the tang. The stock includes an iron ramrod with two iron ferrules. The barrel has a gunmetal patina, with speckling throughout. The stock has several areas of cracks along the length of the barrel, with small areas of loss on either side. The wire inlay is present in most areas, but is missing in some. The bore and action are very good. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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42 Flintlock Blunderbuss for the Middle Eastern Market Approximately .90 caliber bore widening to a 1.75” elliptical muzzle, 16.75” long octagonal-to-round iron barrel with baluster-turned rings at transition. Flat lock with flat swan necked cock, rounded brass pan and grooved frizzen is marked “JOAN.BOP.Y.SALA” forward of the hammer under a boar’s head with panoply of arms motif. Top of breech deeply marked with a raised barrel maker’s mark in a depressed cartouche and deeply struck proofs are visible on the top of the breech and the upper left flat. The blunderbuss is likely of Spanish origin destined for the Ottoman-Turkish market. The barrel is decorated with sliver wire inlays in a vine pattern and a similarly engraved and inlaid crowned double-headed bird graces the top of the muzzle. The barrel is retained in the stock by a single silver band decorated with a crescent moon and stars and a single screw through the breech tang. German silver escutcheons with profile bust decorations are inlaid in the stock on both sides of the fore end and butt. The trigger guard, butt plate, side plate and rammer thimbles are of brass, engraved with decorative motifs. A sling sling swivel is mounted on the stock flat, opposite the lock, through the side plate. The stock is heavily decorated with relief carving on the butt featuring vines and birds. A crude, period trumpet-shaped iron ram rod is secured by the pair of ramrod pipes. About good overall. The barrel has a mostly smooth plum brown patina with scattered patches of light surface oxidation and pinpricking. Bore is dark with light pitting. Lock is mechanically functional but the hammer will not always positively engage at full cock and can be released by a trigger pull at half cock. Stock shows moderate wear and some damage, including two long cracks along the obverse fore end and a chip out near the muzzle on the same side. Otherwise the wood remains solid with crisply carved decorations. $1,000 - $2,000
43 English Flintlock Blunderbuss Carbine By Baker 2.125” bore diameter, 14.5 brass barrel, early military style rounded lock marked Baker. Brass furniture with checkered walnut stock. With cheek piece and sling swivels. Brass has nice untouched patina. Lock plate is sharp and crisp with nice grey to brown patina. Stock has dark patina. Front right side of stock at the muzzle has two cracks about 1.75” long. $2,000 - $3,000
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44 Flintlock Blunderbuss With Folding Bayonet By Jover 1” bore diameter, 14” barrel length, Lockplate has the bayonet catch under the pan, large roller on the frizzen. Lockplate marked Jover, folding bayonet mounted on the right side of the barrel. Marked on the top of the barrel Jover and British proofs. Iron tang. Engraved brass furniture. Beaver tail raised carved behind the tang. Early high comb stock with thick buttplate. “JP” engraved on the thumb rest. Barrel has a nice untouched patina with sharp and crisp markings. Breech plug has nice engraving with a light brown patina and some staining. Lock with nice mottled grey look. Brass furniture has nice untouched patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. Overall excellent. $2,500 - $3,500
45 Flintlock Coach Carbine By Morton 1.5” bore diameter, 15” brass octagonal to round, marked Morton Dublin the top of the barrel. Early style engraved lockplate with Morton marking. Engraved brass furniture, walnut stock. Brass has nice untouched patina. Lockplate with nice dark brown patina. Sharp and crisp overall. Stock is very good with minimal nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
46 English Inside Flintlock Blunderbuss by Joseph Buckmaster 1.25” bore diameter, 15.75” brass barrel. The barrel is marked London and features two London proof martks, along with a *IB proofmark for the maker. The lock is marked with a crown over GR, and marked Tower at the rear. Mechanical works are all inside the lock. With brass furniture, including an acorn finial triggerguard. Walnut stock with a brass tipped ramrod and one brass ferrule. The brass barrel has some slight stains, but has an otherwise bright patina. The stock has some nicks and dings, but is in good overall condition. The bore and action are very good. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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47 Pair of German Elliuptical Bore Flintlock Blunderbusses, by Anton Sebert 1 3/8� bore diameter, 10.25� octagonal/round iron barrel with elliptical bore. Barrels with brass bead sight. The locks are engraved Anton Sebert, and have sliding safeties. The pistols are adorned with brass furniture, with notable baroque form thumbrests and buttcaps. The triggerguards have extended tangs, with acanthus form finials. The walnut stocks have carved features around the locks, tangs and ramrod channels. The barrels and locks have bright and shiny patinas. The brass has a mostly uniform mustard patina. Both stocks have very slight nicks and dings, but are in very good condition. One of the pistols has a slight age crack extending forward of the lock. Both have very good bores, and function mechanically. $6,000 - $8,000
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48 Rare Two Bladed Irwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol .25 RF caliber, 3” German silver, marked on the left side of barrel Non-XLL. Checkered horn grips. Two bladed. Cap box is empty. Breechblock has a nice dark patina. German silver is is excellent with sharp and crisp markings. Horn handle is excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
49 Rare Stocking Percussion Pepperbox Pistol .31 caliber, 4” barrels with ribs. Six shot, marked on the rib on the barrels Stocking & Co Worcester. Engraved frame and recoil shield. Walnut grips. Barrels retain most of the finish turning to a plum. Frame is sharp and crisp with nice traces of original blue finish. Grips are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
50 English Combination Dagger Flintlock Pistol By Palmer .240 bore diameter, 3” cannon style barrel with a crown and “V” and a crown “P” marked on the bottom of the barrel. Marked W. Palmer on the top of the barrel, with a 9.25” clip point blade. Guard with a engraved shield cover the right side of the barrel. With a naval anchor engraved on the shield. Spiral bone handle with iron pommel. All metal clean to bright with traces of staining. Engraving and markings are sharp and crisp. Handle is excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
51 Dumonthier Knife Pistol .290 bore diameter, 3.25” barrels, 8” spear point blade. Marked on the left side bottom blade Dumouthier Amoudan in two lines. Spiral design wood handle. Barrels and blade have nice even grey to brown look. A small piece of wood is missing on the left side at the top of the tang. $1,500 - $2,000
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52 Rare Percussion Knife Pistol .36 caliber, 3.5” barrel, 5” blade, overall length 14”, ebony handles. No markings. Rare configuration of a percussion knife pistol. All metal is grey with some light brown staining. Grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
53 Rare Reid No. 2 Knuckle-Duster Revolver .32 RF Caliber, 3” barrel, S/N 12013. Engraved brass frame. Marked on the top strap on the left side My Friend and patent date. Barrel is mostly a nice brown patina with some traces of original blue finish at the frame in protected areas. Cylinder nicely matches the barrel. Brass frame with ice untouched patina. A rare and seldom seen Reid. $1,500 - $2,500
54 Dumonthier Knife Pistol .44 caiber 4 1/8” long smooth bore barrels, single action, folding trigger, double barreled knife pistol. 9 1/2” spear point knife blade marked DUMONTHIER FILS on the reverse above the barrels and A HOUDAN under the barrels. Upper quillons serve as hammers for the percussion ignition barrels. Grooved hard rubber grip with German silver butt cap. Complete with German silver mounted leather covered tin scabbard. Scabbard very good with leather cover retaining most of its original finish, German silver throat with heart shaped frog hook, drag missing. A very nice example from a well known French make $1,500 - $2,500
55 Rare Bar Pistol .26 caliber rifled bores, 2 1/2” super-posed barrels. Serial number 6095 on frame under left grip and on bar magazine. Blued finish, hard rubber grips. Rotating 4 shot bar magazine, folding trigger. Magazine marked: DEUTSCHLAND 98382 / PATENT / BELGIEN 134216 on one side and ENGLAND 11998 / RUSSLAND / NORD AMERIKA on the other side. Original ejector rod in bottom of grip. Fine overall, retaining most of the original blue with some high edge wear and minor loss from handling and carry. Mechanism appears functional. Hard rubber grips crisp with light scuffs and minor surface wear. $1,500 - $2,000
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56 All Right Firearms Co. Palm Pistol .22 caliber, 1,5” barrel, nickel finish, hard rubber grips with Little All Right and patent dates embossed in the grips. Excellent, retaining some of the original nickel finish, the grip escutcheon and screw are new. A rare little gun. $1,500 - $2,000
58 Jospeh Deleaxhe Apache Pinfire Double Action Revolver With Knife .635 caliber, 1.5” long cylinder, S/N 377. Grip strap contains the knife blade with knuckle bow. Marked on the bottom of the grip strap J. Deleaxhe Brevete. Very sharp and crisp, with crisp markings. Cleaned in a European fashion. Excellent overall. Very rare item and seldom is seen. $1,500 - $3,000
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57 My Friend Reid Knuckle-Duster Revolver .22 caliber, 1.5” cylinder length, S/N 17615, engraved nickel finish. Marked along the top edge of the frame My Friend Reid and patent date. Retaining most of the original nickel finish. A little wear along the high edges. Excellent overall. $1,000 - $1,500
59 Pinfire Knife Revolver 4MM caliber, 2.5” octagonal barrel, 4.25” clip point blade. Horn handle. Blade is grey with some staining. Barrel and cylinder retaining most of the nickel finish. Some flaking on the cylinder. There is a small chip missing on the left grip. $1,500 - $2,500
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60 Antique Knife Pistol .312 bore diameter, 1.25” barrel, 3.5” blade, overall length 8”. Stag handles. All metal has nice aged brown finish. Handles with nice dark patina. Overall very good. $1,000 - $1,500
61 Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol .235 bore diameter, 4” octagonal silver barrel with proof marks on the top of the barrel. Stag handle with two bladed knife. German silver barrel with nice tarnished finish. Stag handle is excellent. Blades are grey with some staining. $1,000 - $1,500
62 Rare Percussion Knife Pistol .200 bore diameter, 2.5” round barrel, horn handle. Single blade. Overall length 9” blade length 3.25”. Blade has nice dark patina. Barrel is a deep dark brown patina. Horn is untouched with nice yellowed patina. $1,000 - $1,500
63 English Percussion Knife Pistol .330 bore diameter, 4.25” round barrel, 4.5” clip point blade. Barrel has Birmingham proofs. Stag handles. Barrel is mostly grey to brown patina. Blade is grey mixing with some brown stains. Overall a very rare percussion knife pistol in excellent condition. $1,500 - $2,500
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64 Percussion Knife Pistol .36 caliber, 4.5” round barrel, Ivory handles, Ivory cleaning rod. Single blade knife folds out from the top. All metal has nice even look with a untouched patina. Ivory with nice yellow patination. Overall excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
65 Unwin & Rodgers Two Bladed Cartridge Pistol .30 rfr Caliber, 3.75” German silver barrel marked NON XLL, on the left side marked Urwin & Rodgers Patentee Sheffield. Horn scales with checkered handles. German silver with nice untouched patina.Handle is very good. Nothing in the cap box. Excellent overall. $1,500 - $2,500
66 Apache Large Frame Revolver 7MM pinfire caliber, 1,5” cylinder, folding bayonet on the left side of the frame, with German silver frame and knuckle bow. Cylinder has nice sharp edges with a blue to brown look. Some grey with pitting. Frame with nice tarnished look. Blade is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
67 Apache Small Frame Revolver 5MM pinfire caliber, 1.5” cylinder, curved folding blade. Marked on the right side of the frame Dolne-Bar inj brevete in two lines. German silver frame and knuckle bow. Blue cylinder and external parts. Cylinder retains most of the bright blue finish. External parts still retain some blue finish. Frame with nice tarnished look. Overall excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
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68 Rare French 25-Shot Guycot Chain Pistol .25 caliber, 11” overall with a 4” barrel, S/N 112. Loading od the pistol is accomplished through a sliding cover at the rear of the frame which accesses the chains ammo “cups.” On the left side of frame is a safety device that when pressed up locks the chain and prevents firing. Original walnut grips. Some very light staining and some scratches. Grips are excellent. This pistol is as close to mint condition as you will find. Best one known. $10,000 - $15,000
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69 Model 1814 Wall Gun With Elliptical Bore By T. French 2.625” elliptical bore diameter, 24” iron barrel. The barrel is marked with a P and M proof over a PC proof mark, and dated 1814. The lock is marked T. French, and Canton at the rear. The stock has iron furniture, with brass plates on either side holding the horseshoe-shaped swivel yoke. The stock has an indented cheek piece in the left side of the butt. Overall length 41.5”. Overall weight 16 lbs. The barrel has a gray to plum patina throughout. The lock, hammer and frizzen have a salt and peppering pitting blending to a patina. The markings are sharp and crisp. There is a crack running down the stock from the muzzle to the horseshoe-shaped swivel yoke. The stock has been lightly cleaned. $10,000 - $15,000
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70 Swivel Blunderbuss by T. French, 1810 1.75” bore diameter, 21.375” iron barrel. Barrel secured to the stock with pins and with a single breech tang screw. The lock is marked US with an eagle over T. French. The rear of the lock is marked Canton in a vertical arc and dated 1810. With an iron yoke attached to the stock, with brass bars affixed on either side to prevent damage to the wood. The heavy brass trigger guard has the correct ball finial. Walnut stock with brass sideplate, one brass ferrule and a wooden ramrod. The stock has a copper fore end plate at the end of the ramrod. Overall length 36.75”. Weight 11.1 lbs. Good to very good overall. Iron barrel and swivel yoke with a thick brown patina and some evenly distributed surface oxidation. Brass furniture with a deep, untouched brownish-green patina. Lock mechanically functional. Stock with numerous dings and mars from service and use, but showing very crisp lines and edges. Upper barrel pin replaced with an old round-head iron nail, with some old wood added to the pin hole to wedge the nail in place. $6,000 - $8,000
71 Brass Handle Combination Sword Revolver Brass Handle that contains an Allen & Wheelock Revolver. Brass guard with three branches. 35” blade. Overall length is 43”. Brass handle’s only markings are Lucian Gabel. Allen & Wheelock revolver is excellent. Brass handle with nice dark mustard patina. Very interesting and rare piece of firearms curiosa. $2,500 - $5,000
72 Combination Sword Revolver 5MM pinfire revolver, 35” nickel finished blade with floral designs and US. German silver guard with eagle and U.S. marking. German silver pommel and German silver backstrap, horn handle. Blade on the back edge is etched Iron Proof. Nickel plated scabbard. A Great rarity, Made from a Civil War NonRegulation Officers sword. Overall excellent. $2,500 - $3,500 28
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73 Pair Of Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistols .750 bore diameter 5.5” round barrels, with folding bayonets under the barrels. Engraved brass frames with Military motifs. Safeties behind the hammers. Walnut grips with panels and silver wire inlaid. Brass has been cleaned in the European manner. Hammers with nice grey to brown patina. Safeties have been cleaned. Stocks are excellent. Bayonets are grey to brown. Excellent pair of pistols. $2,000 - $3,500
74 Brass Barrel Queen Ann Blunderbuss Pistol With Folding Bayonet By Waters 1” bore diameter, 7” brass barrel with folding bayonet, engraved on the right side Waters & Co and then on the left side Patent. Safety behind the hammer. Iron triggerguard that also is the bayonet catch. Walnut stock with Silver Mask on the butt. Entire pistol has nice even look with untouched patina. Stock is excellent. Silver mask with dark patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
75 French Elliptical Bore Blunderbuss Pistol 1.25” elliptical bore, 5.25” brass barrel with folding bayonet. Right side of the frame in a banner is engraved Paris on both sides. Walnut grips. The brass has nice sheen to the metal. Markings are sharp and crisp. Flintlock parts have nice polished finish. Stock has some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
76 Pair Of Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistols .625 bore diameter, 6.25” octagonal to round brass barrels. Brass lock plates with iron hammers, frizzen and frizzen springs. Brass furniture, with the brass triggerguard having finials. Walnut stock. Rare pair of pistols with brass locks and barrels. Excellent overall with nice patina. Stocks are excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
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77 Brass Frame Blunderbuss Pistol With Folding Bayonet .750 bore diameter, 5.5 round barrel, engraved brass frame with folding bayonet and walnut handle. Brass has nice polished look. Metal parts have been cleaned to bright. Grips are very good. $1,500 - $2,500
78 English Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol .750 bore diameter, 7” iron barrel, with proofs near the breech on the left side. Crown over “V” and a Crown over”CP”. Lock marked Jover. Rounded style lock , hammer, pan, frizzen with finial. Brass furniture, walnut stock. Barrel and lock have nice even dark brown look. Brass furniture with nice patina. Stock has some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
79 Brass Blunderbuss Pistol .750” bore diameter, 8” octagonal to round barrel, Crown over “V” and Crown over “CP” stamp in the barrel near the breech on the left side. Top flat engraved Royal Exchange London. Brass sideplate in the design of military panophy of arms. Lockplate markedBennett with safety behind the hammer. Brass with nice untouched patina. Stock has been cleaned and refinished. Overall very good. $1,500 - $2,000
80 Belgian Four Shot Vertical Action Pistol by Warnant Approximately .22 caliber, with four vertical stacking 1.5” barrels. The right side of the bottom barrel is engraved 5494, and the left side is marked with a Liege proof and another proof. The left side of the frame is engraved Warnant. The border of the frame features an engraved fishscale pattern, with floral scrolls in the center on either side. The barrel block is hinged and tips up for loading, with each barrel firing in succession by a moving firing pin. All iron construction with checkered grips. A nearly identical pistol appears on page 243 of Lewis Winant’s book Firearms Curiosa. The patina of the iron is mostly a flat gray, with areas of original blue finish in protected areas. The bores are good, and the pistol functions mechanically. $2,000 - $3,000
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81 English Four Shot Double Hammer Pepperbox .40 caliber, 3.75” barrels four shots. Engraved frame with safeties. With two hammers and two triggers. Finely checkered walnut grips with engraved cap box. Entire pistol has a nice even look with dark brown patina. All metal is very sharp and crisp. Handle is excellent. The condition is outstanding for this great rarity. $1,500 - $2,000
82 Rare North & Couch Pepperbox .31 caliber, 2” barrels, S/N 23, markings around the barrels: North & Crouch Address J. D. Locke 197 Waters Street N.Y., flat side iron frame. High spur hammer. Walnut grips. Entire revolver has nice smooth metal with no pitting. This pepperbox has been re-browned and retains most of that finish. Rare American made pepperbox. $1,000 - $1,500
83 Percussion Sword Pistol .36 caliber, 23.5” blade with center fuller. Percussion with a barrel on both sides of the blade and the guard has the hammer’s and the percussion nipple’s. Fruit wood handle. All metal has been cleaned in the European manner. Some minute traces of stains. Handle is excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
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84 Brass Blunderbuss Pocket Pistol By H.Nock .750 bore diameter, 3” octagonal to round barrel, proofs on the bottom of the barrel near the breech. Marked in an oval on the left side H.Nock. On the right side London. Safety behind the hammer. Engraved iron triggerguard. Walnut grip. Brass has nice untouched look. Grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
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85 Pair Of Percussion Brass Barrel Blunderbuss Pistols 1” muzzle openings, 7” smooth bore barrels, flaring from about .60 caliber bores. 6” snap bayonets mounted under barrels. Box lock percussion ignition conversion from flint with dog-shaped hammers, sliding safeties and name THOMAS engraved on left side of frames. British Birmingham commercial proofs under barrel. Iron trigger guards with second trigger to release bayonets, flat bag-shaped wood grips. Side mounted ramrod pipes with horn tipped wooden ram rods. Good to very good. Brass with a mellow patina, iron bayonets and trigger guards with oxidized brown patina. Both pistols mechanically functional with good locks and very strong mainsprings. Bayonets snap into position crisply. Wood grips good with expected marks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
87 Apache Large Frame Revolver 6MM pinfire caliber, 1.5” cylinder. Engraved iron frame, folding knuckle bow with folding dagger and folding trigger. All metal is sharp and crisp. Metal is most grey to brown with some very minute pitting blending in. $2,000 - $3,000 32
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86 Apache Small Iron Frame Revolver .4 MM pinfire caliber, 1.375” cylinder. Iron frame with folding bayonet and knuckle bow. Marked on the top knuckle Depose. This pistol is very sharp and crisp, and is cleaned in a European manner. $2,000 - $3,000
88 Model 1842 Aston Pistol .54 caliber, 8.5” barrel, top of barrel is marked near the breech in three lines U.S. SM P. Dated 1854 on the top of the tang near the breech. Lockplate marked US. H. Aston in the rear of the lockplate Middtn, Conn dated 1849. Brass furniture with walnut stock. barrel still shows the original polish markings on the barrel around the front sight. Brass with nice patina. Stock has nice dark red look with opened-grained wood. Two mint cartouches WAT and WN. $1,500 - $2,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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89 Reid Knuckle- Duster .32 rf Caliber, 1.625” cylinder length, S/N 12892, engraved nickel plated frame. Marked My Friend Dec 26 1866. Blued cylinder, hammer and trigger. Retaining most of the original nickel finish. Some brass peeking through on the edges and around the trigger bow. Cylinder retains very light traces of blue finish. Overall a very good example. $1,000 - $2,000
90 James Reid No. 2 Knuckle-Duster .32 rf caliber, 1.75” round barrel, S/N 13334, engraved frame, marked My Friend on the barrel and on the top edge of the left side. Nickel plated brass frame, blue screws. Total production 150. Retaining most of the nickel finish. Some wear to the high edges. Tiny spot around the muzzle. Few minute specks peeping through on the barrel. Cylinder has some very light wear around the edges. Frame. Excellent overall for this very rare little revolver. $1,500 - $2,500
91 Percussion Blunderbuss Pistol By Johann Contriner 1.5” bore diameter, 5.5” octagonal to round, flair at the muzzle. Marked on the flats of the barrel Johann then on top Contriner then on the right flat marked In wren. Engraved barrel with gold wire inlaid on the breech. Engraved lock and hammer. Engraved fire blued triggerguard. Engraved panoply of arms on the sideplate. Checkered stock with empire butt. Barrel and lock have nice even color, very nice plum brown. Stock is excellent. Excellent overall. $1,500 - $2,000
92 Colette Gravity Pistol .40 caliber rifled bore, 9” octagonal iron barrel. Serial number VG2158. Unique mid-19th century “high capacity” gravity fed magazine pistol capable of holding 20 rounds of self-contained “Rocket Ball” ammunition (similar to that used with Volcanic repeating arms). Magazine mounted on top of barrel, mechanism raises the chamber to accept a new cartridge when the hammer is half-cocked and lowers it to firing position when the hammer is at full cock. Rounded iron frame is engraved with tight floral scrolls and game scene panels that include a hunting dog in full chase of a pheasant on the wing, repeated on each side of the frame. Iron triggerguard and butt cap nicely engraved as well. Checkered walnut stock. Fine overall, with steel gray patina showing speckled age discoloration and minor surface oxidation. Action functions correctly. Fine bore. Fine grip with sharp checkering and minor handling marks. A fine example overall of a very scarce and very modern mid-19th century firearm design, rarely seen for sale. $2,000 - $3,000
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93 Palm Pistol By D’Armes St Etienne 6MM short caliber, 2.25” barrel, nickel finish, hard rubber checkered pad on the palm. Marked on the top of the barrel Mitrailleuse. Marked on the frame on right side Manufactured Frangaise D’Armes St Etienne. Excellent overall retaining most of the nickel finish. A small spot of the right side near the manufactures mark. Excellent mechanically. $1,000 - $2,000
94 Protector By Minn Firearms Company .32 rf Extra short caliber, 1.5” barrel length, S/N 1912, marked on the grip escutcheon The Protector Minn Fire Arms Co. Nickel finish with checkered hard rubber grip panels. Retaining a lot of the original nickel finish. Some light brown stains along the bottom at the palm spring. Overall a very good example. $1,500 - $2,500
95 Chicago Palm Pistol .32 rf caliber extra short, 1.75” barrel length, S/N 11628, marked Chicago Fire Arms on the grip escutcheon. Checkered hard rubber grip panels. Nickel finish. Retaining most of the original nickel finish. Some wear to the high edges but minimal. All numbers match. Excellent overall. $1,500 - $2,500
96 Protector By Turblaux 5MM caliber, 1.375” barrel length, nickel finish with hard rubber grip panels. Marked on the grip escutcheon System Turblaux Paris. This is an excellent example of the rare palm pistol retaining most of the original nickel finish. a few little specks of staining. $1,500 - $2,000
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97 Wurfflein Percussion Single Shot Parlor Pistol .18 caliber, 4” barrel, unmarked, percussion spur trigger pistol with nickel plated finish and walnut stock. Good. Mechanically functional. Hole in rear of grip. $1,000 - $1,500
98 Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol by J.W. Richards, London 1” bore diameter at muzzle, with a 7” brass barrel. The brass frame is engraved J.W. Richards in a crest on the left side, and London in a crest on the right. Two private proof marks are stamped on the underside of the barrel. The top is engraved with initials and something else illegible on the top. With folding bayonet with triggerguard release. With walnut slab grip and wooden ramrod. The brass has an even bright and shiny patina. The grip is in very good condition. The safety is missing, otherwise mechanically functional. $1,500 - $2,500
99 Rare Large Frame Four Shot Percussion Pepperbox Approximately .59 caliber, four 2 5/8” barrels, no visible serial number. Each barrel is made of Damascus steel, and is numbered 0, 2, 3 and 4, with corresponding numbers marked on the frame. The frame, elongated tang and triggerguard feature scroll engraving. The walnut grip is relief carved at the frame. The steel has an even gunmetal patina throughout, with the Damascus barrels in very good condition. The wood is in very good condition. The bores and action are very good. $1,500 - $2,500
100 Tribuzio Palm Pistol 8mm with 2” octagon to round barrel. Blued and nickel finish. Bottom barrel flat and ring trigger marked with a sideways 1 and the number 99. The left barrel flat marked with the serial number 017. The lower left of the grip is marked MADE IN ITALY. Unique late 19th century Italian designed, magazine fed, squeeze cocking palm pistol that relies upon the action of squeezing the projecting ring to operate the action, load a round into the chamber and fire the pistol1 Very fine overall retaining the majority of the original blue, with some fading and loss on the frame, and even more original nickel. Some minor oxidized flecking present on the barrel. Mechanically functional, very good bore. A wonderful example of a scarce firearms curiosa palm pistol. $1,000 - $2,000
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101 Brass Flintlock Powder Tester Flintlock eprouvette with brass frame marked W / KETLAND / & Co in three lines on the left side and LONDON on the opposite side. Wood grip. Very good, untouched condition. Hammer does not hold at full cock. An attractive example. $1,000 - $1,500
102 English Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol By Clemson 1 5/8” bore diameter at the muzzle, with 6.5” brass octagonal/round barrel. The top of the barrel is engraved I Yates with a floral pattern at the breech. The barrel also has several British proof marks at the breech, including a crown over IY mark. The lock is markedClemson. The walnut stock has an iron buttcap, a brass triggegruard and a brass sideplate with a serpentine form. The brass is in good condition throughout. The left side of the muzzle has a very small crack to it. The bore and action are very good. $2,000 - $3,500
103 Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol By Bunney 7/8” bore diameter, 7.75” round/octagonal brass barrel with spring release bayonet on the left side. The left side of the frame is engraved Bunny in a scroll, while the right side is engraved London. The right side of the barrel features two Birmingham proof marks. the steel triggerguard features a floral engraving on the underside. The box lock features a safety mechanism. A bone tipped ramrod is included. Walnut slab grip with a German silver thumbprint. The brass has an even dark mustard patina throughout, with some nice crystallization. The grip is in good condition. The bore and action are very good. $1,500 - $2,500
104 Folding Trigger Cartridge Pepperbox By Devisisme a Paris 7mm with 1 3/4” long 6-shot rifled cylinder chambers. Blued finish, checkered walnut grip. Top strap engraved Devisme a Paris. Folding trigger, double action “fist pistol”. Saw handle checkered walnut grip with blued steel butt cap and ejector rod in butt. Very good. Retains nice original blue on the cylinder and butt cap, frame with oxidized brown patina. Bores good, mechanically functional. Original ejector rod in butt. A very nice example of a fist pistol by one of the most famous French gunmakers of the 19th century. $2,000 - $3,000
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105 Pair Of Percussion Single Shot Pistols With Bluderbuss Barrels 1” flared muzzles opening up from .66 caliber bores, 3 1/2” turn-off barrels with Damascus patterning and baluster turned rings at their mid point. Engraved box lock percussion frames with folding triggers. Iron butt caps with lanyard rings. Deeply grooved walnut grips with carved feathered motifs. Fine. Barrels retain traces of their browned finish, with a pleasing patina and nice patterning. Frames with crisp engraving and traces of blue. Actions crisp and fine, grips fine with light handling marks. A very nice set of percussion blunderbuss coat pistols. $1,500 - $2,500
106 Pair Of Brass Blunderbuss Flintlock Single Shot Pistols .87 caliber flared muzzles with 6 5/8” long round brass barrels. Brass box lock frames marked P BOND on one side and No 45 / CORN HILL / LONDON in three lines on the other. Reinforced flat cocks with sliding, pan locking safeties. Iron triggerguards, wood grips with shield shaped German silver escutcheons. Ivory tipped ebony ramrods with integral steel worn at ends. Fine overall, brass with a pleasing golden patina, triggerguards with smooth plum brown patina. Locks mechanically functional. A fine & impressive pair of London maker marked brass blunderbuss flintlock pistols. $2,500 - $5,000
107 Brass Barrel Blunderbuss Pistol By Warren & Steele Albany 7/8” bore diameter at muzzle, with 7 7/8” round/octagonal brass barrel. The barrel features three British proof marks on the right side near the breech. The lock is marked Warren & Steele Albany, and features a safety mechanism at the rear. The brass triggegruard features a floral engraving on its underside, with an acorn form finial. Walnut stock with two brass ferrules and a brass tipped ramrod. Most of the brass has a bright and shiny patina, with the underside of the triggerguard being slightly dirty. The stock has some nicks and dings but is in good overall condition. The bore and mechanics are very good. $2,500 - $3,500
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108 Cased Pair Of Francotte Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistols With Folding Bayonets 3/4” flared muzzles with about .44 caliber bores, 3 1/2” round iron blunderbuss style barrels with 3 1/4” snap bayonets under the barrels. Box lock flint actions with sliding pan locking safeties, flat reinforced cocks. Iron frames lightly engraved, reverse of barrels with Liege proof marks, obverse with Crown/AF trademark of Auguste Fancotte. Checkered bag shaped walnut grips with carved shell patterns at frame. Contained in French style form-fit casing with maroon velvet lining and accessories, including combination bullet mold/loading tool, copper powder flask and spare flints. Very good, with age toned pewter metal with lightly scattered minor surface oxidation and light pinpricking. Bores good, actions mechanically functional, as are snap bayonets. Casing very good made of very attractive burled walnut with original lining. Case showing minor dings and mars and lining with light wear. Accessories all appear to be original to the set and are all in good condition. A very nice cased set that displays very well. $2,500 - $3,500
109 Belgian Pinfire Revolver With Folding Knife Blade 7mm pinfire with 3 3/8” round barrel and octagonal breech. Side mounted 3” folding knife blade on left side of barrel. Double action, folding trigger revolver with 6-shot cylinder. Belgian proof marks on cylinder, which is serial numbered 5174, with matching serial number on right side of grip frame under grips. Crown/PF on lower right side of frame. Checkered wood grips. Very good. Mostly bright metal with scattered patches of age discoloration and minor surface oxidation. Mechanically functional. Folding knife blade functions correctly. Grips crisp and fine. A really nice condition example. $1,000 - $1,500 38
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110 Brass Three Barrel Flint Pistol .36 caliber 3 5/8” long 3-barrel cluster. London commercial proofs on barrels. Tap action, box lock with reinforced cock and sliding pan locking safety. Left frame marked WHEELER and right side marked LONDON, surrounded by a panoply of arms. Iron triggerguard, walnut grip. Very good, smooth golden patina on brass, speckled gray patina on triggerguard and flint battery. Mechanically functional. Grip very good with expected bumps, dings and minor mars. A very attractive example of a less commonly encountered 3-barrel tap action pistol. $1,500 - $2,500
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111 Cased Flinlock Boxlock Pistols By Wallis .50 caliber 2” twist off smooth bore barrels. Swan neck cocks in box lock action with sliding pan locking safety and folding triggers. Reverse of frame engraved WALLIS with the obverse engraved with his location, HULL. London commercial proofs under barrels, lightly engraved decorations at muzzles, safeties, tangs and grip frame behind triggers. Smooth wood bag shaped grips with shield shaped German silver escutcheons at wrists. Contained in maroon baize lined wooden case with associated accessories including combination tool bullet mold, barrel wrench, copper flask, flints and lead balls. Good. Metal with dull pewter patina and scattered darker age staining, light oxidation and scattered pinpricking. Both pistols mechanically functional. Associated accouterments good as well, copper flask functional, barrel wrench fits barrels, mold cavity slightly smaller than bores. Casing is a well executed contemporary effort that is properly segmented and shows some real age. $1,500 - $2,500
112 Blunderbuss Pistol by Henshaw 2.25” bore diameter at muzzle, 5.25” round/octagonal brass barrel. The top of the octagonal portion of the barrel is engraved T. Slack, with several British proof marks. The edge is engraved with a leaf pattern decoration. The lock is marked Henshaw. With a brass thumbrest with an engraved floral patter. The sideplate has an engraved serpent form. The walnut stock has a brass buttcap, brass triggerguard and a copper forend cap. The brass has an even mustard patina. The stock has an old repair at the forend, along with some age cracks. The bore and mechanics are good. $1,500 - $2,500
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113 Percussion Knife Pistol By R.W. Andrews Stafford Ct .32 caliber, 8” octagonal to round rifled barrel with baluster turned rings at transition. Tang of pistol marked R.W. ANDREWS / STAFFORD / CONN in three lines with a spread winged eagle. Mounted under the barrel is a 7.25” clip point blade knife. Two triggers, one allows for the barrel to slide out of the grip frame to allow the use of the knife. Curly maple boot style grip. Brass mounted triggerguard. Rear sight notched in the rear of the tang. About good overall. Mottled gray patina, good bore. Mechanically functional. Hammer screw replaced, grip cracked under hammer, repaired with pin. $2,500 - $3,500 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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114 Cased English Bar Hammer Revovler .379 caliber (about 85 Bore) 5 7/16” rifled octagonal barrel. 6-shot, double action “transitional” revolver, with blued barrel and frame, color case hardened cylinder and hammer. Top barrel flat engraved IMPROVED REVOLVING PISTOL, bottom of barrel with Birmingham commercial proof marks. Chambers numbered 1 to 6 with proof marks between each one. Frame and butt cap lightly engraved with loose floral motifs. Checkered wood grips. In period case with black baize lining and associated accessories including combination bullet mold/loading tool marked “88”, combination L-shaped cone wrench/screwdriver, faceted copper flask, percussion cap tin, lead ball. Fine overall, retaining most of the period blue on the barrel, less on frame and a significant amount of vivid case color on the cylinder and hammer. Revolver is mechanically functional with a fine bore. Housed in period mahogany case that was relined and possibly reworked for this pistol. Accessories are all about good, cone wrench appears to be a high quality reproduction. $2,000 - $3,000
115 Pinfire Knife Pistol 7mm pinfire, 4” round barrel, 3 5/8” semi-clip point blade. German silver mounts, horn scales. Combination auger bit and trigger. Good. Barrel retains some blue and action of pistol functions correctly. Knife blade does not store properly and appears to have damage to the spring in the spine of the knife. Horn scales good. $1,500 - $2,500 40
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116 Pinfire Revolver With Folding Bayonet 11mm pinfire with 5 1/2” round barrel and octagonal breech. 6-shot cylinder, folding trigger, folding 4” bayonet under barrel, blued finish. Top of barrel marked Mateo Baruttia Eibar. Double action revolver with loosely etched scrolls on cylinder and breech, checkered bag shaped wood grips with lanyard ring in butt. Matching 3 dot assembly marks on trigger and rear face of cylinder. About very good, retaining much of the original blue on the cylinder and barrel, frame a mostly mottled gray and brown patina. Good bore with light to moderate pitting along entire length and strong rifling. Mechanically functional. Checkered grips with light to moderate wear. $1,000 - $1,500 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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117 Pair Of Brass Barreled Blunderbuss Pistols With Folding Bayonets .90 cannon flared muzzles, with 6” brass barrels with 5 1/2” snap bayonets mounted underneath. Flint box lock action, with sliding pan-locking safeties, and flat reinforced cocks. Brass frames engraved with panoplies of arms and FLERON on one side and A PARIS on the other side. Engraved iron triggerguards release bayonets by pulling them to the rear. Side mounted pipes for ramrods. Horn tipped wooden ramrods. Good to Very Good. Both pistols have a rich butterscotch patina on the brass and steel mountings cleaned to bright. Both locks and safeties function correctly. Both bayonets release correctly and lock into their folded position as they should, but need adjustment to reliably lock into the extended position. Wood grips good. A nice pair of French pistols with snap bayonets. $2,000 - $3,000
118 Remington Vest Pocket Derringer .22 caliber, 3,25” barrel, S/N 1920. Marked on top of the barrel E.Remington’s Ilion New York and patent date. Blue finish with rosewood grips. Retaining most of the bright original blue finish. Some wear to high edges. Little loss on the backstrap and bottom. Grips are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
119 Remington Double Derringer .41 rf caliber, 3” barrels, S/N 686, marked Remington Arms Co. on the top of the barrel. Nickel finish with blued parts. Hard rubber grips. Excellent retaining most of the bright nickel finish. Almost all of the blue on some parts. Grips are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
120 Rare Woodward Over/Under Derringer .22 caliber, 1.75” over/under barrels, S/N 1153, marked on the left side of the frame in an oval Woodards and patent number. Checkered walnut grips. All metal has nice sharp and crisp edges with a grey to brown appearance. Grips are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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121 Twenty Shot Double Barrel Pinfire Revolver 6MM pinfire caliber, 5” barrels, S/N 4252. Marked LF above and in front of the serial number. Folding trigger, walnut grips. All metal has been cleaned in a European manner. Nice and crisp edges. Grips are excellent. Excellent overall. $1,500 - $2,500
123 Rare Percussion Single Shot Pistol By J. Widmer .200 bore diameter, 8” round barrel, single shot with straight pull action under the barrel and the percussion nipple is inside. Marked on top of the barrel J. Widmer Newark New Jersey. Blade front sight rear notched long base rear sight. Brass frame with walnut grips. Excellent overall. Barrel has nice untouched patina, blue has faded to a nice plum. Brass frame has nice untouched patina. Grips retain most of the varnished finish. $1,000 - $1,500 42
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122 French Percussion Elliptical Bore Blunderbuss Pistol 1.5” Oval bore diameter, 7.25” barrel length, Engraved steel breech and tang. Engraved backaction lock Marked along the bottom edge Fni PAR Autellet Paris. Checkered stock with empire butt. Carved band around the butt. Engraved steel triggerguard with spur. Brass has nice tarnished patina. Hammer and lock are nice sharp and crisp with nice light brown patina. Some colors peeping through. Excellent overall. $1,500 - $2,500
124 Pair Of Percussion Elliptical Bore Pistols 1.25” elliptical bore diameter, 8” barrels, back-action percussion locks, marked on the locks Wichmann. Checkered walnut stocks with Empire butts. All metal parts have a nice dark brown patina, smooth no pitting. Stocks are excellent with sharp and crisp lines. Checkering is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
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125 English Flintlock Blunderbuss With Folding Bayonet By Jover London 1.25” diameter, 14” barrel length, top of barrel has Birmingham proofs and marked Jover Jun London, Safety on the lock hammer, folding bayonet, engraved brass furniture and checkered walnut stock. Brass is excellent with sharp and crisp markings. Lock and bayonet has nice dark even patina. Overall very good. $2,000 - $3,000
126 Pair Of Flintlock Blunderbuss Carbines 1.25” bore diameter, 10” brass barrels, Marked on the top of the barrel with British proofs and London in script. Iron breech plug, lock plates engraved with Sheppard, safeties on the locks. Engraved brass furniture. Early style stocks with high combs and beaver tail carving behind the tangs. Brass was cleaned long ago in a European manner. Locks were cleaned to bright. Stocks are excellent retaining most of he original varnished finish. Overall the pair are excellent. $8,500 - $12,000
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127 Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol 1.250” bore diameter, 6.5” flared Barrel, European proofs on top of the barrel, Lock has safety, Iron furniture, triggerguard with acorn finial. Front sight blade mounted between a silver “X”, Walnut stock. Lock and furniture has nice even dark brown patina. Barrel still retains a Damascus finish. Walnut stock is very good with nice untouched dark patina, some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
128 Belgian “Le Novo” Folding Pistol .25 ACP (6.35mm) caliber with 1 1/8” round barrel with top flat. Double action 5 shot revolver with folding trigger and folding grip, nickel finish. Barrel marked A FRANCOTTE on one side and A LIEGE on the other, left of frame marked 635 under barrel. Folding grip marked NOVO on both sides. Very fine to excellent retaining nearly all of the original nickel plated finish and with fine markings. Mechanically excellent. A scarce piece of firearms curiosa rarely found in this condition. $2,000 - $3,000
129 French “Apache” Engraved Knife Pistol .4MM pinfire caliber, 1.25” cylinder length, Engraved German Silver frame and knukle bow. With folding bayonet on the left side of frame, folding trigger. Marked on the right side of frame Dolne-Bar 100. Excellent overall. The cylinder and bayonet has nice even plum color. Frame and knuckle bow has very sharp and crisp engraving. $1,500 - $2,000
130 Belgian “Le Novo” Folding Pocket Pistol .25 ACP (6.35mm) caliber with 1 5/16” octagon barrel. Double action 5 shot revolver with folding trigger and folding grip, nickel finish. Brass folding grip marked LENOVO on one side, and 1905 on the other. Good, void of finish with a dull steel gray patina. Pinpricking over most of the surfaces. Mechanically functional. $2,000 - $3,000
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131 C.S. Shattuck Arms Co.”Unique” Squeezer Four Barrel Pistol .22 Rimfire, 1 3/8” 4-barrel cluster. Unmarked exterior, number 35 on breech face and breech of barrels. Nickel finish, blued barrel latch and extractor. Squeeze firing action activated by pushing up on the bottom of the grip, which fired the barrels via a rotating firing pin in the breech face, similar to the system used in Sharps 4-barrelled pepperboxes during the mid19th century. About excellent retaining nearly all of its nickel finish with very good bore, and a fully functional mechanism. Original extractor retained in frame, removed and used to push empty cartridges out of the chambers. A very fine example of a scarce piece of pocket pistol curiosa. $2,000 - $3,000
132 French Velo-Dog with Folding Trigger 5.75 Velo Dog, 1 3/8” round barrel, blued finish, walnut grip. Serial number 5466. Double action, 6-shot folding trigger revolver with uniquely shaped grip designed to fit into the web of the firing hand. Lower left side of frame marked LF right side marked with Crown/R proof and */g inspection mark. Good to very good. Retains good original blue on the cylinder, less on the frame and barrel, with scattered patches of surface oxidation and roughness. Mechanically functional, good bore. Fine grip with some minor handling marks. A very interesting pocket revolver with an intriguing grip design. $1,000 - $1,500
133 Remington Vest Pocket Model Single Shot Pistol .41 RF 4” octagon to round barrel. Top of octagon portion marked in two lines: REMINGTON’S ILION NY / PATD OCT. 1, 1861, NOV. 18, 1864. Serial number 1462 under barrel and on left grip frame, under grip panel. Nickel finish, blued hammer, trigger and breech mechanism, walnut grips. Very Fine to Excellent retaining nearly all of the original factory nickel finish, and hammer, trigger and breech retaining strong traces of blue. Mechanically functional, very good bore, very good grips with a couple of dings and a tiny chip out of the lower leading edge of the left grip. A really fine example of a large bore Vest Pocket rarely found in such lovely condition. $1,500 - $2,000
134 Engraved Hopkins & Allen Folding Trigger Single Shot Derringer .22 short, 1.75” barrel, marked Hopkins & Allen Arms Co, Norwich Conn U.S.A. folding trigger, nickel finish. Very nicely scrolled engraved with cross-hatching lines as a border around the outlines. Pearl grips with gilt medallions. Retaining most of the original nickel finish. Sharp and crisp markings. Excellent grips. Bore is dirty but will clean to better. $1,500 - $2,000
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135 Colt 3rd Model aka “Thuer” Derringer .41 Rimfire with 2 1/2” round barrel, marked -COLT- on top. Frame marked 41 CAL on the left side below the breech. Serial number 9873 on left frame under grip. Nickel finish, mother of pearl grips. Fine overall, retaining most of the original nickel finish on the barrel and bronze frame. Nice fire blue on spur trigger and screw heads. Mechanically functional, tight action, good bore. Mother of pearl grips very good, with small chip at top of right panel where it meets the frame. A very pleasing example of a standard production Thuer with attractive grips. $1,000 - $1,500
136 Remington Vest Pocket Derringer .22 RF, 3 1/4” round barrel with octagonal breech. Unmarked. Spur trigger, single action, single shot. Nickel finish, walnut grips. Very good, retaining most of the nickel finish with traces of fire blue on the trigger and hammer. Mechanically functional. Grips good, showing significant scuffing. $1,000 - $1,500
137 Forehand & Wadsworth Single Shot Derringer .41 Rimfire with 2 1/2” octagon to round barrel with knurled turned ring at transition. Left side of barrel marked in three lines: FOREHAND & WADSWORTH / WORCESTER, MASS / PAT. MCH. 7, 1865. Serial number 241 under barrel and on extractor, also stamped inside both grips. Only 1,000 produced circa 1871-1890 Plated finish, walnut grips. Good overall. Retains significant plating on barrel, little on frame, which shows evenly distributed pinpricking and surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, good bore. Grips good, with a crack the length of the left panel. A good example of a scarce derringer, made in small quantities during the last quarter of the of the 19th century. $1,000 - $1,500
138 Frank Wesson Vest Pocket Derringer With Push Dagger .22 caliber, 2” barrels, S/N 17, marked on the barrels, rosewood grips. Barrels are sharp and crisp with dim markings. Mostly grey to brown. Brass with nice untouched look. Rosewood grips are good just slightly darkened. Nice rare little Derringer. $1,500 - $2,500
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139 National First Model Derringer .41 rf Caliber, 2” barrel, S/N 1408. Engraved with gold finish over silver. Marked on top of the barrel National Arms Company Brooklyn New York. Retaining most of the gold finish. Some silver bleeding through the gold. Nice and tight action. Bore needs cleaning. $1,000 - $1,500
140 Moore Engraved Derringer .41 rf caliber, 2.5” barrel, S/N 1741. Silver plate engraved, marked D. Mores FA Co Brooklyn New York. Retaining most of the original silver plated finish. Some areas of brass showing through. Bore needs cleaning. Overall an excellent example. $1,000 - $1,500
141 C. Sharps .22 Caliber Model 1 Pistol .22 RF, 2 1/2” 4-barrel cluster. Blued finish, silver plated brass frame, varnished wood grips. Standard Sharps frame markings, serial number 14373. Very good to near fine, retaining much original blue on the barrels, and a moderate amount of nicely tarnished silver on the frame, with the balance of the frame having an untouched butterscotch tone. Mechanically functional. Grips very nice with much original varnish showing expected bumps and dings. $1,500 - $2,000
142 Colt 3rd Model aka “Thuer” Derringer .41 Rimfire with 2 1/2” round barrel, marked -COLT- on top, with London commercial proofs on the bottom of the barrel forward of the frame. Frame marked with a C and the Rampant Colt logo on the left side below the breech. Serial number 19526 on left frame under grip and in ink inside left grip panel. Blued and silver plated finish, walnut grips. Very good overall, retaining most of the original blued finish on the barrel, but no silver on the bronze frame. Nice fire blue on spur trigger and screw heads. Mechanically functional, tight action, good bore. Walnut grips very good, with usual bumps and dings. A very pleasing example of mid-production Thuer that was sold in England. $1,000 - $1,500
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143 Flintlock Combination Sword Pistol .30 caliber, 3” barrel, Flintlock mounted on the right side of the sword blade, with the mechanical works on the left side of the blade. 22” blade with a 5.5 false edge. Beautiful original carved Ivory handle with the face of a demon carved. Deeply chased Silver crossguard. Overall length is 28.5” Circa late 18th to 19th Century. Blade is in the bright has has some light staining scatter throughout the blade. Overall has nice crisp look. Flintlock has been lightly cleaned in the European manner. Ivory handle with nice untouched patina. Two very old aged cracks. Overall an excellent example of a great rarity. $2,000 - $3,000
144 Combination Cane Percussion Four Shot And Dagger .230 caliber, 2.5” barrel length. Center 6” dagger, 36” overall length with “L” shaped stag handle and brass tip. Silver band marked Paris Brevette with engraved silver band at the handle. Barrels retaining most of the original blue finish. Overall excellent $1,500 - $3,000 48
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145 Paris Brevette Percussion Cane Rifle .230 caliber, four shot, 2” barrels, ELG proof mark on the barrels. Center dagger 5” length. “L” shaped handle made of horn Body of wood. 33” overall length. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
146 Antique Revolver Cane Rifle .22 caliber, 1.5” barrel length, overall length 37”, “L” shaped Stag handle. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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147 Antique All Metal Cane Gun 36.5” overall length, curved so you can see the sights when it is shouldered. Made of steel. Mostly brown. Sights are intact. A very rare cane gun. $1,000 - $1,500
148 Cannon Handled Walking Cane 35.5” cane, with brass cannon, touch hole at the breech. Barrel has bore through hole. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
149 Anitque Cane Gun .410 smoothbore. Overall length 35”. Stag handle. Engraved brass band near the handle contains the trigger. No markings. With old repair to stag handle, otherwise excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
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150 Antique Cane Gun 36” overall, shaft is wrapped in cloth. Checkered hard rubber grips. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
151 Antique Briggs Patent Cane Gun .30 caliber, 33.5” overall length, horn handle wood body. Marked on the band Brigg & Co. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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152 European Game Killer Game Killer with 2 7/8” “barrel” to accept blank tube to power the striker. Single action mechanism with wood pistol grip, blued finish. Very good retaining most of its original blue, mechanically functional. $2,000 - $3,000
153 North & Couch Hand Held Animal Trap Pepperbox .28 caliber, 1.875” barrel, large circular disk with knurl edge acts as the hammer. Walnut grips. Barrels are smooth and retain most of the original blue finish. Frame and hammer disk retains most of the nickel plated finish. Walnut grips are excellent. This more than likely one of the best know. $2,000 - $3,000
154 Pair Of Percussion Single Shot Pistols By J.W.Ristor in Kassel 1” bore diameter, 4” octagonal to round barrels, engraved and Gold inlaid on the top of the barrels. Marked J.W. Pistor in Kassel. Engraved box lock frame. Original fluted Ivory grips. Folding triggers. Barrels retain most of the brown finish. Frames have a mottled grey look with sharp and crisp engraving. Grips are excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
155 Queen Anne Brass Frame Four Shot Tap-Action Pistol By Perry .36 caliber, 3.5” brass barrels, engraved brass frame. Marked Perry in a banner on the left side of the frame and on the right side London. Walnut stock with Queen Anne style butt cap. Brass with nice untouched patina. Metal parts with nice patina. Stock is very good with minimal nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000
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156 English Two Shot Tap-Action Pistol .430 caliber, 2” round barrels, engraved frame on the left side in a panoply of arms Lewis & Tomes, on the right side London. Safety on the hammer. Walnut stock. All metal has nice even look grey to brown. Sharp and crisp with no pitting. Grips are very good. $1,500 - $2,000
157 English Tap Action Flintlock Pistol By H.Nock .41 caliber, 2.75” round barrels, engraved frame with H.Nock on the left side of frame and on the right side London. Safety behind the hammer. Walnut stock. All metal has nice even untouched brown patina. Sharp and crisp engraving. Grips are very good. $1,000 - $1,500
158 Miquelet Pistol .620 caliber, 3” octagonal to round barrel, Miquelet lock. Engraved brass furniture, walnut stock. Barrel and lock with even patina. Brass has nice untouched patina. Stock is very good with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
159 English Tap Action Pistol By Aston .41 caliber 4” 4-barrel cluster, with two chambered pan with tap to fire upper and then lower barrels. Barrels and frame numbered 0-3, all correctly matching. Right side of frame marked “ASTON” with panoply of arms and left side marked “MANCHESTER” with similar martial designs. Box lock with sliding pan-locking safety and reinforced cock. Engraved steel triggerguard, German silver escutcheon at wrist. Flat, bag-shaped walnut grip. Good. Metal with a dull steel patina and light pinpricking over most of the surfaces. Tap functions correctly, but action is worn and hammer will not always hold at full cock. Good bores. Rear of trigger guard no longer attached to the frame, allowing it to swivel. Grip with bumps, dings and mars, chips missing at frame junction on left side. $1,500 - $2,500
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160 Iron Mounted Elliptical Bore Blunderbuss Pistol 2.25” bore diameter at muzzle, 4.5” iron barrel. The barrel and frame are unmarked. Either side of the frame feature an engraved crest, with the center left unmarked. The box lock action features a safety device. The triggegruard is also engraved, and acts as a release for the bayonet. With slab walnut grip. The barrel and frame have an even gunmetal patina throughout. The grip is in very good condition. The bore is in good condition. The action is excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
162 Le Protector E. Turrbaux Palm Pistol .30 caliber rf short. S/N 1771. 1.5” octagonal to round barrel, nickel finish with hard rubber side panels. Retaining most of the original nickel finish. Very little wear in the finish. One of the hard rubber panels has faded some and turning brownish grey. Overall excellent. $1,000 - $2,000
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161 North & Couch Hand Held Animal Trap Pepperbox .28 caliber, 1.875” barrel, large circular disk with knurl edge acts as the hammer. Walnut grips. Mechanically fine, all metal has nice grey to brown patina. Overall excellent. $1,000 - $2,000
163 Assembled Remington Rolling Block Pistol With Shoulder Stock .50 centerfire caliber, 12” barrel, S/N 80. The 80 serial number is stamped on the barrel, the interior upper tang of the frame, the interior of the triggerguard and the underside of the brass backstrap. 80 is also written in pencil on the interior of the grips and the forearm.5491 is stamped on the interior of the frame where it meets the forearm and the brass tang of the shoulder stock is stamped 87. The frame and barrel have no other markings. The barrel has a smooth bore. Blue finish barrel with brass backstrap. Walnut grips. The blue finish on the barrel is mostly present, with light fading at the muzzle. The front sight is missing on the barrel. The frame has a majority of its original finish, with some edge fading. The left grip has a chip to its lower corner and at the back spur. The bore and mechanics are very good. $1,000 - $1,500 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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164 C.G. Granberg Double Barrel Knife Pistol .40 4” long rifled barrels, single action, double barreled knife pistol. 14 1/8” spear point knife blade. Spine of blade marked C.G. GRANBERG 70, matching serial number present on both barrels, hammer necks and pistol frame. Upper quillons double as hammers, which reveal folding triggers when cocked. Pistol grip shaped smooth wood scales with brass lanyard ferrule at butt. Complete with brass mounted leather scabbard. About good overall. Barrels with remnants of an older blue finish over light pitting, bores rusty with weak rifling. Knife blade cleaned to a pewter gray color with scattered pinpricking. Mechanically functional. Grip good with bumps, dings and minor mars. Scabbard good with solid leather and brass mounts with frog hook at throat. $2,500 - $4,000
165 Cased Air Rifle By E.M. Reilly & Co .32 caliber with 22” round barrel. Take down air rifle with black enamel finish on barrel with leather covered butt / air reservoir and threaded brass muzzle cover. Rifle is unmarked. Contained in wooden casing with green baize lining and E.M. Reilly & Co label in lid, with accessories including air pump with removable handle and bullet mold. Good overall. Barrel retains most of the period black enamel finish with some flaking and wear. Butt retains most of the original pebble grained leather cover, with some minor damage along the toe line, and light to moderate scuffing. Functionality could not be determined, as air pump does not appear to retain the necessary seals to create pressure. Casing is well worn with surface scuffs and mars, lining showing wear. Label in fine condition and may be a more recent addition. $1,000 - $2,000
166 Combination Sword Revolver .30 caliber RF, 35.5” blade with floral etched patterns. Cavalry style brass knuckle bow. Handle leather wrapped with brass wire. Metal scabbard has holster fitted to slip over the combination sword revolver. No markings. Blade retains all of the original finish. Etch panels are sharp and clear. Handle is excellent. Scabbard with nice dark brown patina. $1,500 - $2,500
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167 Percussion Cane Gun .45 caliber smoothbore, 28” barrel, “L” shaped handle. Overall length33.5” Made of all metal with horn handle. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
168 Cane Gun .420 bore diameter, 28” barrel. Horn handle with silver band. Folding trigger, wood body. Horn handle has an old repair under the handle, about 1” X 1/2”. Very nicely done. Wood body is excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
169 Rare Freuth’s Patent Trap Percussion Single Shot Embossed in the cast iron F. Ruethes’s Patent May 12 “ 1857. Black painted body. Retaining most of the original black paint some flaking. Overall excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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170 F. Reuth’s Patent Trap Rare cast iron trap pistol with double barrels and two arrows. Embossed in the cast iron on top of the barrels F. Reuthe’s., Patent and number. Excellent overall some speckling of black paint. $1,000 - $2,000
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171 Early 19th Century Germanic Engraved Powder Horn 8” horn with 2 1/2” spout, 10 1/2” overall. Iron staples with sling rings, wood plug in butt. Very good, nice untouched patina. A nice displaying example. $1,000 - $1,500
173 Brass Frame Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol With Folding Bayonet By Green .600 bore diameter, 2.75 octagonal to round barrel with folding bayonet and cleaning rod on the right side. Engraved in a banner on the left side Green and the reverse Canterbury in a banner. Engraved boxlock frame. Walnut handle. Iron triggerguard. Brass with nice untouched patina. Bayonet is excellent clean to bright in a European manner. Handle is excellent with some nicks and dings. Overall excellent. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
172 E. Carlstrom Sleeve Rifled Barrel Pistol This sleeve pistol was described in Elek B. Juhasy’s August 27, 1929 patent as an “automatic concealed firearm for self defense.” The rifled barrel unscrews for loading and fires a .30 caliber center fire cartridge. S/N 1135. The pistol is fastened to a leather strap by a metal stiffener which is marked “PATENTED E. CARLSTROM CHICAGO/4852S MAY ST./U.S.A.” The leather strap has elastic bands to fit around the forearm. A striker similar to that found on pen pistols is pulled back in order to cock the gun. The striker is released when the operator pulls back on a wire that is attached to a ring on the middle finger by flipping the hand upwards. The pistol has a two piece black box. This pistol is described in Lewis Winant’s book FIREARMS CURIOSA, pages 161162. Very good. $1,500 - $2,500
174 Belgian Percussion Two Hammer Over/Under Pistol .36 caliber, 3.5” over and under round barrels. Barrels has a stippled finish, engraved frame. Ebony grip with Ivory and a mask German silver cap in the bottom of the grip. Barrels are excellent. Frame with dark blue look. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Grip is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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175 European Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol 1.375” bore diameter, 6.5” brass octagonal-to-round barrel length. There is a mark on the lock, however it is not legible. Left side of stock above side lock marked “614”. Iron locks, buttplate, hammer, frizzen, trigger, trigger guard and ram rod pipes. Brass barrel with walnut stock. Barrel is untouched with a mustard patina. Metal parts have an even flow from a grey to brown patina. Stock is excellent, minimal wear. Mechanically functioning. $1,000 - $1,500
176 Rare J.Post Percussion Pepperbox Revolver .31 caliber, 3.75” ribbed barrels, marked on top of the frame J.Post’s Self acting set, Patd 1848. Engraved iron frame with steel barrels, walnut grips. Barrels retaining some of the roginal blue finish in the protected areas. Frame with nice clear engraving and a untouched brown patina. Grips are good to excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
177 Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol By R.Silke 1.25” bore diameter, 7.5” brass barrel, top of barrel marked R. Silke with British proofs. Brass furniture, triggergaurd with acorn finial. Brass buttcap, walnut stock. Brass barrel has been lightly cleaned. Triggerguard and buttcap have nice patina. Stock with some nicks and dings with some dark patina in the protected areas. $1,000 - $1,500
178 Belgian Ten Shot Revolver 5 MM caliber, 3” barrel, ten shots, folding trigger. Checkered hard rubber grips, blue finish. All metal is sharp and crisp with some of the original blue finish. Surface has some brown staining. Grips are very good. Overall very good. $1,000 - $1,500
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179 Flintlock Tap-Action Pistol By Wallis .360 caliber, 1.5” round barrels, marked P. Wallis in a military motif on the right side. Box lock with safety behind the hammer. Checkered walnut grips with a silver butt cap. All metal has nice even patina brown. Sharp and crisp engraving. Grips are very good with a few nicks. Overall very good. $1,000 - $1,500
180 Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol By Ketland .810 bore diameter, 4.25” brass barrel with British proofs at the breech. Engraved in script London on the top of the barrel near the breech. Lockplate engraved Ketland over London. Iron furniture with acorn finial on the end of the triggerguard. Coarse checkered walnut stock. With nice raised carving behind the tang. Silver escutcheon behind the carving. Brass barrel with nice patina. Lock has been clean to bright in the European manner. Stock has two very old repairs on the right and left side of the barrel at the muzzle. Overall an excellent example of a small blunderbuss pistol. $1,000 - $1,500
181 Remington Double Derringer .41 rf caliber, 3” barrels, S/N L99606, marked on the top of the barrels, Remington Arms-UMC Ilion New York. Blue finish with checkered hard rubber grips. This is a almost mint Derringer retaining most of the original blue finish. A little rub of the finish on the right side of barrels. With a mint look. $1,000 - $1,500
182 Early Rupertus Cartridge Pepperbox Pistol .22 caliber, 2.625” barrels, eight shot, Marked on the bottom of the frame Rupertus Patent Pistol Mfg & Co Phila. Steel barrels, brass frame, rosewood grips. Barrels are sharp and crisp with a grey to brown patina. Brass is uncleaned with nice patina. Grips are good. Markings are sharp and crisp. $1,000 - $1,500
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183 Remington Elliott Single Shot Derringer .41 RF caliber, 2.5” round barrel, S/N 5912, marked on top of the barrel Remington’s Ilion New York, blue barrel, with a nickel frame, rosewood grips. Barrel is mostly brown with some light pitting blending in. Frame still retains most of the nickel finish. Hammer pin with some traces of fire blue blending with brown. Grips are good. Bore is dirty may clean to good. $1,000 - $1,500
184 Schuler Multi Shot Pistol .25 ACP caliber, 3” barrels, S/N 1291, blue finish with checkered wood grips. Marked on the left side of the barrels Brevette D.R.P 177023 over Imperial Eagle. Barrels shows some wear to the blue finish on the sides. Frame has blue mixing with some plum. Grips are good. bore is very good. $1,000 - $1,500
185 Apache Pinfire Revolver 6MM pinfire caliber, 2” barrels, Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. Cylinder retains most of the bright original blue finish. Frame has traces of original blue finish the rest is just flaking. Grips are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
186 Spanish Miquelet Belt Pistol by Molas 1” bore diameter, 8” octagonal-to-round barrel. Circa 1780. Spanish hallmark on the top of the breech marked Molas. The lock and hammer feature floral engravings. The entirety of the pistol features nailed brass inlays. The left side of the stock has an iron belt hook. The ivory tipped ramrod has one brass ferrule. Metal has been clean to grey. Nice sharp lines. Stock is very good. Brass has been clean to bright in a European manner. $1,000 - $2,000 End of Collection
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The M. Clifford (Cliff ) and Lynne B. Young Collection of Confederate Arms Lots 187 - 209
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187 Confederate Foot Artillery Sword, Unknown Maker 19” spear point blade with center fuller. Fish scale brass handle. Brass guard with C and S on each end and on both sides. No scabbard. Blade is rusty and pitted. Almost a relic. Brass handle with black patina. $2,000 - $3,000
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188 Confederate States Naval Cutlass 21.250” double-edged and spear point blade. Brass handle with fish scale design. CSN markings on the pommel on the reverse a fouled anchor. Brass “D” guard. No scabbard. Handle is wrapped with a cord that would go over the wrist to hold on to it. On the top inside of the guard is Roman numeral markings. Sword shows use, brass handle with nice untouched patina. Blade with clean lines and speckled with brown staining. Overall and excellent example of this rare Confederate Naval sword with this period cord wrapping. $3,000 - $5,000 60
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189 Confederate Foot Officers Sword By Memphis Novelty Works (Leech & Rigdon) Presented To George Schwartz 29.5” blade with etched panels. On one side is CS and on the other side in military motifs is the name George Schwartz. By the designs of the guard this sword was undoubtedly made by the Memphis Novelty Works (Leech & Rigdon) in late 1861 to mid-1862 either in Memphis, Tennessee or at the Novelty Works factory located in Columbus, Mississippi. While not unknown in other examples of Leech & Rigdon Foot Officers swords, the blade on this specific example has a “blood gutter” running the full length of the upper edge of the blade, as well as a stopped fuller. No scabbard. Brass knuckle bow with floral designs and CS in an oval on top of the guard on the left side. Leather and brass wire wrapped handle. Floral designs on the brass pommel. Research in Civil War personnel databases shows only one George Schwartz who served as an officer in the Confederate Army. He enlisted as a Sergeant in Co. G, 8th Alabama Infantry and
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was subsequently promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. His regiment was among the first to be enlisted for the war and was organized at Montgomery, Alabama, in May, 1861. Its members were recruited in Mobile, Perry, Dallas, Butler, and Coosa counties. Ordered to Virginia, it was assigned to the Department of the Peninsula, then served under Generals Pryor, Wilcox, Perrin, Sanders, and W.H. Forney, Army of Northern Virginia. The 8th took an active part in many campaigns from Williamsburg to Cold Harbor, was involved in the siege south of the James River, and ended the war at Appomattox. During April, 1862, it contained 800 effectives, but lost forty-seven percent of the 350 engaged at Gaines’ Mill and fifty-one percent of the 180 at Frayser’s Farm. The unit reported 75 casualties during the Maryland Campaign, 56 at Chancellorsville, and more than 240 at Gettysburg. It surrendered with 16 officers and 153 men. Brass has almost a black patina. Leather has some scuffing. Etched panels are thin but readable. Blade is mostly a brown patina mixing with some stains and pitting. See Albaugh (1960: pp 76-81); Albaugh (1963: 122) $5,000 - $8,000 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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190 Firmin & Sons Confederate Naval Officer’s Sword 31” blade with etched panels of Confederate Naval coat-of-arms, a fouled anchor with crossed cannons. One of the panels has a Confederate Naval Flag. Marked on the ricasso Firmin & Sons 153 Strand & 13 Conduits London. On the reverse a six-pointed star with the word “Proved” in the center. The pommel and backstrap form a sea monster. The reverse of the guard is hinged so it will hang flat. Handle of sharkskin with twisted gilt wire. Black leather scabbard with brass fittings and the ring mounts representing square knots of rope. The drag is formed with two twisted snakes. Blade is excellent with a dark grey look some staining. Brass with nice untouched patina. Handle is excellent. Leather scabbard is excellent with nice patina on the brass fittings. An excellent example of a rare Confederate naval sword. $8,000 - $12,000
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191 U.S. Captured Cook & Brother Naval Cutlass with Scabbard and Capture Tag 20.75” spear point blade with a double edge. Brass handle with fish scale, brass guard. Marked in the top inside of guard Cook And Brother. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. On the scabbard is a paper tag glued to the scabbard and marked: Cutlass taken from the Rebel ship “Tennessee,” captured by the U.S. fleet under Rear Admiral Farragut 5th August 1864. The Union Navy’s assault on their Confederate counterparts protecting the strategically important Mobile Bay was one of the most heralded Naval actions of the Civil War. On August 5, 1864, Admiral David Farragut took his stripped-for-action squadron of 18 ships and four monitors into the bay to test the Confederate defenses. The steam sloop Monongahela was SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
part of the assaulting fleet. Farragut was met by his Confederate counterpart, Admiral Franklin Buchannan aboard his flagship, the immense, heavy ram, Tennessee. In the ensuing battle, the Monongahela performed valiantly, bombarding several Confederate forts, and finally, at top speed, rammed the heavily armored Tennessee, actually mounting her, but sliding off her sloping sides. Damaged, the Monongahela continued to fight until the Tennessee surrendered about an hour later to the superior Union forces. According to the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies (Series 1, Volume 21:841), besides the ship’s Captain and Admiral Buchanan, 19 prisoners were taken from the CSS Tennessee. $8,000 - $10,000 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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192 Confederate Officer’s Sword by Frolich 32.5” blade with unstopped fuller, a slight curved blade. Flat style knuckle bow with the letters CSA. Brass circular pommel and collar around the guard at the quillon. Buff colored leather covered handle with brass wire wrapping. Scabbard made of wood with black paint, brass drag with brass bands. Original chamois leather scabbard with a paper tag glued to the leather: Marked Adams Express Company from Richmond VA. This without a doubt the finest known Froelich Confederate Officer’s sword. The blade still retains all of the original burnish bright finish. Displaying all of the polishing lines. Brass is totally untouched with a rich patina. Wood scabbard still retains all of the of the original black paint. Brass fittings with a rich untouched patina. Still has its original chamois leather case that is in excellent condition. For the collector that wants the best. $15,000 - $20,000
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193 Confederate Foot Officers Sword By Dufiho New Orleans Presented To Col. Joseph Solomon 30” blade with etched panels of military motifs. Stamped into the sword blade on one of the panels in two lines Dufilho, New Orleans, On the right side of the blade in one of the etched panels is the name Col Jos Solomon, on the reverse is C.S. in a rectangular panel. Brass knuckle bow with brass pommel. Ivory handle with gilt brass wire wrapping. Nickel metal scabbard with brass bands and drag. A gold inscription plate with the inscription: Presented to Col Jos Solomon By The Officers Of the 4th Regiment 2d Brigade L.M.I. A newspaper article detailing the presentation: A very pleasant affair came of on Wednesday night in the third district, being the presentation of a sword to Col. Solomon, commanding the Fourth Militia. Regiment of Gen Labuzan’s brigade by the officers of the regiment. Captain R.H. Bowes, who was selected to make the presentation. Did so in the following next speech: “In behalf of the Officers of your regiment, I present to you this sword. It is intended as no Holiday gift, but for active service to defend our homes and our firesides. We shall follow you, sir, and this bright blade lead, in your hands SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
whenever and where ever you may lead, and we know that under your leadership we shall be in the face of the foe. We shall go with you to fight as brave men should fight for all that is dear to them. (From a New Orleans newspaper announcement in the February 28,1862 issue of the Daily True Delta.) Unfortunately, records of men serving in state militias during the Civil War are difficult to access, if they still exist in their respective state archives. Colonel Joseph Solomon does appear in a basic record for the 4th Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Louisiana Militia Infantry, but no additional details were found. It is assumed that most New Orleans-based militia ceased to operate following the capture of their city in late April 1862 by Farragut’s task force. Blade has a dull grey look with some light staining. Etched panels are clear. Brass still retains some of the gilt finish. Ivory handle is excellent retaining all of the original gilt wire. Also still retains a gold bullion knot. Nickel scabbard with some dents. Brass is excellent with nice patina. Drag has a worn flat. Overall a great example of a presentation Confederate officer’s sword. $15,000 - $20,000 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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194 LeMat Center Fire Revolver 12mm caliber, 4.75� octagonal barrel, S/N 3. Center barrel smooth bore, marked on top of the barrel Colonel LeMat Patent. Blue finish with some of the parts finished in a straw color. Two-piece walnut grips. No proof marks. All metal is bright in the European manner. Some very light staining. Grips are excellent with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $10,000 - $15,000
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195 LeMat & Girard Second Model Percussion Revolver .42 caliber nine-shot, .630 smooth-bore, 6.75” octagonal barrel, S/N 128. Marked on the top of the barrel LeMats & Girard’s Patent. British proofs on the cylinder. All numbers match on the cylinder barrel and frame. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. Barrel and shotgun tube retain most of the original blue finish. Some wear around the muzzle and to the high edges. Frame retains a lot of the original blue finish with some flaking on the sides of the frame and on the bottom of the triggerguard. Grips are very good. Some small mars to the checkered grips. See Adams (2005: 79); Albaugh (1963: 121); Forgett (1996: 77) $20,000 - $30,000
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196 LeMat Second Model Percussion Revolver .42 caliber nine shot, .630 smoothbore, 6.75� octagonal barrel, there are no numbers internally and the only number on the revolver is on the left grip, which may or may not be a collection number. Top of barrel address with the British Agent Robert Jones 6 Chapel Street Liverpool. British proofs on the back of the cylinder between the shoulders. Blued finish with checkered Walnut grips. This revolver still retains large amounts of original blue finish. Has some brown over th e bright blue finish. Overall very sharp and crisp with bright blue finish. Grips are excellent. See Adams (2005); Albaugh (1963); Forgett (1996) $20,000 - $30,000
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Confederate Rigdon & Ansley Percussion Revolver
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197 Confederate Rigdon & Ansley Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 2258, “CSA” is stamped in the normal location on the top flat of the barrel housing reading from the muzzle to the breech of the barrel; the cryptic letter “W” is stamped on both sides of the trigger guard assembly above and the rear of the trigger guard bow; the fully serialized barrel wedge is the non-spring type generally found on the late Rigdon-Ansley revolvers above circa serial number 2150. Barrel has a grey look with some staining and some traces of original blue finish. Very sharp edges. Loading lever with a mottled grey look. Frame has a grey look with sharp and crisp edges. Cylinder with a grey look. Hammer is dark with some traces of case color. Brass backstrap and trigger guard with a nice untouched look. Grips are excellent with maybe post-war silver inlays of silver shield, five-pointed star and a ribbon. All numbers match. Overall this is an excellent Rigdon & Ansley. See “Guns” Magazine, (March, 1956; p. 24); Catalog of the C. B. Charles Auction Galleries, (Pontiac, Michigan), (October 12-14, 1972: Lot 87, p. 14). Andy Palmer, “The Military Inn” Collection, M. Clifford Young $25,000 - $35,000
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Spiller & Burr Percussion Revolver
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198 Spiller & Burr Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7� octagonal barrel, S/N 1011, all matching numbers on the loading lever, bottom of barrel, and on the butt of the grip strap; also stamped on the underside of trigger guard as well as the underside of the frame, cover by the trigger guard. Brass frame, steel barrel and cylinder. Walnut grips. Large cryptic letters LL stamped on the inside of the left grip strap. Serial number also penciled on the inside of the left grip. Barrel and cylinder have very sharp edges with nice blue mostly turning to a dark plum. With some speckling of brown stains blending in. Brass is untouched with nice patina. Bottom of the grip strap has some dings. Grips have some nicks and dings. A very old crack repair to the bottom of grips. This is above the average Spiller & Burr found on the market for sale. And would make a fine addition to a Civil War collector or a collector of Confederate Arms. See Norman (1996: 38). $25,000 - $35,000
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Baby LeMat Percussion Revolver
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199 Baby LeMat Percussion Revolver .32 caliber, .41 caliber center barrel, 4.25” octagonal barrel; both barrels are rifled, S/N 75. System De Lemat Bte Paris engraved on the top of barrel. 75 and LM and star marked on the right side of barrel forward of the serial number. “M” also on the face of the cylinder. British proofed. One of two Baby LeMats with British proofs of the 12 known Baby LeMats. Blue finish, checkered walnut grips. Very sharp and crisp revolver. Barrel housing has nice plum patina. Cylinder and frame has plum patina that evenly matches and shows some traces of blue finish blending in. Hammer has traces of color with two small areas of staining. Grips are excellent. Overall one of the better Baby LeMats known. See Adams (2005: 91, 104); Albaugh (1963: 111, 121); Forgett (1996: 72). M. Clifford Young, Hayes Octoupalik, Stanley Diefenthal, John Graham, Miles Standish, Thomas E. Wibberly $25,000 - $50,000
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Belgium Brevet Lemat Percussion Revolver, Presented To John D. Conley By Company H 16th Maine Vols Dec. 25th 1863
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200 Belgian Brevet Lemat Percussion Revolver, Presented To John D. Conley By Company H 16th Maine Vols Dec. 25th 1863 .42 caliber nine-shot, .630 smooth bore, crown and N on the barrel, the cylinder, also on the cylinder is a ELG in an oval. The entire revolver was finished in tin with checkered walnut grips. Backstrap is engraved Presented To Captain John D. Conley, By The Members Of Co H 16th Maine Vols Dec 25th 1863. This is a Belgian copy of a Krider LeMat of which five are known. John D. Conley was a 33-year-old resident of Bangor when he enlisted and was appointed First Sergeant on 8/14/62 in Company H. Four months later he advanced to 2nd Lieutenant and by the following Spring he sported captain’s bars and commanded his company at Chancellorsville. Earlier at Fredericksburg, about 450 men of the 16th were engaged on 12/13/62, and 226 of this number was either killed, wounded or missing. Said Gen. Burnside, who commanded that day: “Whatever honor we can claim in that contest was won by Maine men.” The regiment again lost heavily at Gettysburg, when, at the close of three days’ fighting, all that remained of 248 officers and men, who entered the battle, were 2 officers and 15 enlisted men. Conley continued to lead his men during the 1864 Virginia overland campaign as part of the famed 5th Army Corps. While fighting along the Weldon Railroad south of Petersburg, he was captured on 8/18/64 and spent six months in Confederate military prisons until his exchange on 2/22/65. Returning to his regiment the day of Lincoln’s assassination, he was finally mustered out at Arlington Heights, Va on 6/5/65. Among the many presentation engraved revolvers offered by Cowan’s, this one is unusual as a Christmas gift from his company. The 16th Maine was recognized by Fox as one of the Fighting 300 Regiments, serving in the 1st Army Corps until its consolidation with Warren’s 5th Corps in 1864. This revolver is very sharp and crisp with some traces of the original tin finish. The frame has most of the original tin finish just lightly flaking. Trigger guard and backstrap have most of the silver-plated finish. Grips are excellent retaining most of the original varnish finish. The inscription is very sharp and crisp. See Adams (2002: 24-25); Forgett (1996: 47 and unnumbered pp between 100-101). $25,000 - $50,000
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Griswold & Gunnison 2nd Model Percussion Revolver
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201 Griswold & Gunnison 2nd Model Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7 7/16” octagonal barrel housing to a round barrel, S/N 3544 marked on the right side of the frame. The Roman numeral “VI” is chiseled on the underside where the trigger guard assembly faces the bottom of the frame. Also stamped on the right side of the two stamping breeches on either side of the hammer. Cylinder stamped 3544” with the first 4 being an over stamp of a “9”. Face of the cylinder is stamped with either a “6” or “9”, which is also stamped on the face of the frame and between the barrel pins. Stamped on the left side of the hammer a “6”. Also stamped on the loading lever and loading plunger either a “6” or a “9”. No markings on the bottom of the frame or grip frame. Deluxe walnut grips with a varnished finish. Serial number written in pencil on the inside backstrap groove. Brass frame had a very thin silver wash which is evident in areas hidden. Barrel and cylinder were finished in blue. Barrel is very fine still retaining traces of original blue finish blending with nice untouched plum patina. Loading lever and plunger have nice dark mottled plum finish. Cylinder still retains the safety pins on the back of the cylinder, lightly battered down from use. Cylinder has nice patina with some traces of blue bleeding through. Brass frame and backstrap and trigger guard with nice untouched patina and some minute traces of silver wash in the protected areas. Visually this is a beautiful example of a Griswold & Gunnison 2nd Model percussion revolver. $30,000 - $60,000
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Rigdon-Ansley Confederate Percussion Revolver
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202 Rigdon-Ansley Confederate Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal-to-round barrel, marked on the top flat CSA. cylinder with 12 cylinder stops, S/N 1792, marked on the frame, backstrap and triggerguard, barrel, and the bottom of the wedge. Four small dots are stamped on the recoil shield at the bottom of the frame. A cryptic letter “W” is stamped on the front left side of the trigger guard. On the bottom of the right grip in a scrolled parallelogram is a WH which stands for Captain Wescom Hudgins, Confederate Arms Inspector. Walnut grips with brass backstrap and trigger guard. This revolver is in fantastic condition retaining a lot of the untouched original blue finish. All edges are sharp and crisp. Cylinder retains a lot of the original blue finish with some plum bleeding through. Frame and loading lever with nice untouched mottled grey. Brass backstrap and trigger guard have a nice dark untouched patina. Grips are outstanding with most of the original varnished finish and very clear cartouche on the bottom of the grip. $30,000 - $45,000
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Engraved LeMat 1st Model Percussion Revolver
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203 Engraved LeMat 1st Model Percussion Revolver .42 caliber, center barrel .62 caliber smoothbore, 7” part octagonal-to-round, S/N 4. Engraved on top of the barrel Le Mats Patent in script and in a banner with fleur de lis on both ends of the banner. Engraved cylinder, trigger guard with spur, checkered walnut grips. This is one of but a very small number of the LeMat revolvers with the first type of barrel address: “LEMATS PATENT’ engraved on the top barrel flat and enclosed within a scroll, rectangular cartouche. “Baguet” is stamped on the inside flat of (on the first Model LeMat sometimes stamped on one of; other times stamped on both of ) the grip panels. Baguet’s exact association with LeMats is vague. However, the strong conjecture is that he was the Paris stock maker whose working shop supplied the grip panels to Girard & Cie. The copy of the following letter was originally sent by A.R. Allen, MD the first known name in line of provenance of this specific revolver to E. Berkley Bowie (a very early collector of Confederate arms, as well as a collecting contemporary of Richard D. Stewart, co-author of the book: FIREARMS OF THE CONFEDERACY (1944). This letter has survived the years having been passed down the line of the owners of the gun, as well as having been retained at times in the Confederate Arms Collecting files of Richard D. Steuart. William A. Albaugh III, and Edward N. Simmons. R.Allen, MD, 31 South Pitt St, Carlisle, PA E.B. Bowie, Buena Vista Springs, PA Dear Sir: My LeMat has the loading rod the right side and I believe its serial number is 4. I enclosed slip with rubbings 8(on?) cylinder and top of barrel. The barrel is part octagon and part round. It has five lands rather shallow. I have refused seventy-five dollars for the piece. I have been unable to hear of its counterpart anywhere. It is in A1 condition. PS: I would be glad to have any facts you may have about the mfg of this arm. Very Truly yours /s/A.R.Allen Very sharp and crisp with excellent markings. Metal has some very light staining. Grips are excellent. Outstanding condition for a very early first model LeMat. See Adams (2005: 35, 90); Albaugh (1963: 118, 120); Conestoga Auction Co., Manheim, Pa., (June 22, 2000: Lot 175, p. 41); Forgett (1996: 54, 55, & 134). A.R. Allen, MD Collection (early 20th century) S. Harold Croft Collection, Henry M. Stewart Jr Collection (circa 1939) Robert L.Moore. MD Collection, M. Clifford Young Collection $30,000 - $50,000
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Spiller & Burr Rounded Frame Percussion Revolver
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204 Spiller & Burr Rounded Frame Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7” octagonal barrel, S/N 1076. Silver-flashed rounded brass frame, blued twisted iron cylinder and loading lever, steel barrel. Hammer was case colored or case hardened with finish. Bright blued trigger. Coral colored gutta percha grips with silver reinforcement to the back of the grips. No markings. Serial numbers on the bottom of barrel near the frame, top flat of loading lever, bottom of the brass frame. Also penciled on the reverse of the grip. The complete history of the Spiller and Burr revolver remains to be written. The company was first located in Richmond, Va. Production actually began when the firm moved to Atlanta, Georga in the spring of 1862, where a total of about 742 revolvers were manufactured. At the purchase of the company by the Confederate Government in January, 1864, the company moved again, this time to Macon, Georgia. About 689 Spiller and Burr’s were apparently made at the Macon Armory. Serial number 1076 is an outstanding example of the so-called “rounded frame Spiller and Burr with gutta percha grips.” Three of these are known to exist, two of which were owned by Cliff Young. While Cliff retained extensive notes for each firearm in his collection, we could find no indication from whom or when he acquired this Spiller and Burr. Barrel retains most of the bright original blue finish. Some wear around the muzzle. Loading lever has all of the original blue finish. Cylinder retains most of the blue finish with some wear around the front. Hammer and trigger still retain most of the original blue finish. Frame has a nice patina. Grips are excellent. See “The Texas Gun Collector” (February 1955); Gary (1987: 35); Bulletin of the ASAC (No. 96, Sept. 2007: page 96/29, figure 51). $50,000 - $100,000
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85
Original Cased Pair of LeMat Second Model Percussion Revolvers
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205 Original Cased Pair of LeMat Second Model Percussion Revolvers .42 caliber, 63 caliber smoothbore barrel, 6.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 1082 and 1078, marked on top of the barrels: Col LeMat Bte s.g.d.g. Paris. Ten-shot revolver with smoothbore barrel. Marked on the right side of the barrels with serial number an a star /LM. Blued finish with checkered wood grips. Cased in the only known real casing of a double-cased set. Casing of oak with green lining, French, form-fitted to the revolvers. On the inside of the lid is gold embossed markings: “LEJEUNE 48 PASSAGE CHOISEUL A PARIS’. Accessories are two ramrods made of light colored wood for the smoothbore. Nipple wrenches and screwdriver with light wood handles. Two brass molds. Compartment with conical lead balls, a light wood case for percussion caps. Serial number 1078 with most of the bright original blue finish on the barrel just lightly fading with wear to the high edges. Loading lever with most of the blue finish just lightly flaking. Smoothbore barrel has some flaking. Frame is very sharp and crisp with traces of bright blue finish. Cylinder is very sharp and crisp with some traces of blue . Grips are excellent and void of any finish. Checkering is excellent. Serial number 1082 is excellent overall, retaining some original blue on the barrel. Loading lever retains some of the original blue with some flaking. Smoothbore barrel retains some of the original blue finish just lightly fading, Frame is very sharp and crisp with some traces of original blue finish. Cylinder has some of the original blue with some flaking. Grips are excellent void any finish. Case is excellent overall with all the accessories in excellent condition. See Adams (2005: 54 [No. 1078], 57 [No. 1083]); Albaugh (1963: 107, 121) (The picture on page 107 mistakenly ID’s these guns as being “Courtesy of Edward N. Simmons.” This mistake was not corrected until the Confederate Handguns book was republished in 1993 by the Broadfoot Publishing Company.); Forgett (1996: 65-67). Norm Flayderman Sales Catalog, M. Clifford Young Collection $90,000 - $140,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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Extremely Rare Confederate Cofer “Type II” Percussion Cartridge Revolver
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206 Extremely Rare Confederate Cofer “Type II” Percussion Cartridge Revolver .36 caliber, 6.625” octagonal barrel, no serial numbers. Marked on the top of the frame in two lines T.W. Cofer’s Patent, then marked in a single line on the barrel Portsmouth VA. Brass frame, walnut grips. Cylinder is bored through to accommodate a special cartridge that was intended to be fired, and then reloaded for further use. Cylinder is held to the frame by a removable cylinder pin that releases on the right side by a spring-loaded button. Under the cylinder pin is a stud mounted pin to be used to eject the cartridges. The cartridge has a recessed percussion nipple with the cartridge to be loaded from the front of the cylinder. It is unknown how many of this type Cofer revolvers were made. This is the only Cofer example with the cylinder bored through presently known to collectors to have survived the years. The revolver was found in the basement of an old Long Island house on the top of a beam between the floor joists when the house was being remodeled. This specific background data was first reported by Bill Gary in his book Confederate Revolvers, page 149, published in 1987. Thomas W. Cofer was issued Confederate Patent Number 9 on August 12, 1861 for a revolving percussion firearm. It involved a split cylinder that accepted a uniquely designed percussion cartridge. The cylinder needed to be removed from the revolver each time it was reloaded. This revolver is identified to today’s collectors as the “Type I Cofer.” Currently, only two known examples of Type I have survived the years. At some point between August 1861 and late 1861, Cofer made a number of refinements to the cartridge design and loading system for his revolver. While the cartridge percussion system was retained, the shell and loading features were changed. The cylinder was bored through completely and there were no longer two separate parts requiring removal of the cylinder Continued on page 90
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Extremely Rare Confederate Cofer “Type II” Percussion Cartridge Revolver
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when the gun was reloaded. The percussion cartridge was redesigned to be loaded from the rear with no need to remove the cylinder from the gun. This specific gun is being offered by Cowan’s in this lot. This is the only known survivor of the “Type II Cofer” revolver, it must be considered one of the very rarest examples of the primary Confederate revolvers. The “Type III Cofer” revolver has the more practical and conventional percussion cylinder. Of the small number of surviving Cofer revolvers, the majority have the typical percussion cylinders. All three Cofer loading systems are pictured in the references. The barrel has a nice dark brown patina with some pitting mixing in. Lines are fairly sharp. Markings on top of the barrel are dim but
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readable. Cylinder pin has nice dark patina. Cylinder with dark patina and some pitting blending in. Hammer with dark patina and some pitting. All metal parts have even look. Brass frame was cleaned at one time and has begun to re-patinate. Brass frame has some nicks and dings. Nice clean and sharp markings on the top of the frame. Grips with some nicks and dings. A very old repair on the right grip. Included with the lot are Two cartridges of the style believed to be of the style used in this specific Cofer revolver. See Gary (1987: 149-151); Bulletin of the ASAC (No. 72, May 1995: Pages 72/10-72/15). $100,000 - $200,000
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207 Confederate Cook & Brother Carbine .58 caliber, 21” barrel, marked behind the notched rear barrel sight: Cook & Brothers, Athens GA 1863. S/N 2719, rifled with three large lands and grooves, bottom of breech block marked with an F over a 2. On the left side of the breech it is marked Proved, lockplate marked in the rear with a Confederate flag, forward of the hammer Cook & Brother, Athens GA the serial number 2719 and underneath dated 1863. Inside of the lock is marked a large “C” with 19 on the lockplate and also on the sear bar. Swivel ramrod, brass bands, brass triggerguard with no sling swivel, brass butt plate. This carbine is not fitted with sling swivels but does have the brass carbine ring bar, missing the ring. Walnut stock stamped on the right tang area 1949 and also on the rear of the lock mortise. Barrel is very sharp and crisp with clear markings. Nice untouched patina. Lock has clear and sharp markings, nice mottled grey to brown patina. The reverse of the lock still retaining all of the original case colors with a heat blued bridle. Brass bands,carbine ring, trigger guard and buttplate has nice untouched mustard colored patina. Stock is untouched with nice opened-grained wood. Stock with nice sharp and crisp edges. “The Cook and Brothers carbines are scarce in and of themselves? This example is as fine and original throughout as a collector could hope to find on today’s market.” Listed on page 32 of the A.E. Brooks Collection and his inventory number 1949. A.E. Brooks Collection (U.S. Cartridge Company Collection) M. Clifford Young Collection $12,000 - $16,000
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Confederate Tilting Breech Carbine By Keen, Walker & Co.
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208 Confederate Tilting Breech Carbine by Keen, Walker & Co. .54 caliber, 22.5� round barrel. Notch rear barrel sight, copper blade front sight. Rifling has seven lands and grooves. Iron saddle bar with ring, brass frame, iron butt plate, walnut stock. The shape of the stock and the curve resemble the Maynard carbine. Total production is believed to be around 280 carbines. Barrel is nice and smooth with much of the original brown finish remaining. Brass with nice untouched patina. Butt plate has a dark patina. Stock with untouched open-grained wood. Some nicks and dings. Bore is very good. A very rare carbine and seldom seen. This would be a great addition to a Confederate or Civil War carbine collection. $35,000 - $50,000
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Confederate Morse Carbine, Type II
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209 Confederate Morse Carbine, Type II .50 caliber, 20� round barrel, S/N 454. Three land-and-groove rifling, blade front sight with notched rear barrel sight. Brass frame, walnut stock. Steel ramrod with brass grooved fitting. Roman numeral IX on the breech block. Barrel is smooth and brown. Brass with nice untouched patina. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings, but still retains a nice untouched patina. Stock and forearm also retain a nice open-grained look. Bore is good. Kimball Arms; M. Clifford Young Collection $20,000 - $30,000 End of Collection SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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210 *Colt Python Double Action Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 6” barrel, S/N V72547. Blue finish, with checkered walnut grips with rampant colt medallions. Excellent overall retaining most of the original bright blue finish. No line through the cylinder stops. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. $1,800 - $2,200
211 *Custom Cutaway Of A Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 4.75” barrel length, S/N SA92977, left side of the barrel marked “Colt Single Action Army .45”. Left side of the frame marked in 2 lines with the patent dates next to Rampant Colt logo. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Left side is a cutaway to show the internal workings. Nickel finish with blue hammer, trigger and screw heads. Smooth walnut grips with Rampant Colt medallion logo on the right side. Comes with the factory letter detailing the description of the gun. Interesting to note that in the remarks section of the letter it states, that 100 units were produced to various specifications, with 35 of these revolvers also incorporating Class “B” scroll engravings. This firearm retains most of the finish throughout with sharp and crisp markings. The grips are excellent. Nice custom cutaway to show internal workings and in original custom Colt box. Like new in the box. $2,000 - $3,500
212 *Smith & Wesson Model 25-2 .45 caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N N24111. The left of the barrel is marked with the S&W name, with the right side marked .45 Cal. Model 1955. The right of the frame is marked with the S&W logo and address. Blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger. Checkered walnut grips with S&W medallion. In fitted walnut case with cleaning tools. The pistol has been factory re-blued. Very good to excellent overall condition. $1,500 - $2,000
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213 *Heckler & Koch Model HK 91 Semi-Automatic Rifle. New And Unfired 7.62 x 51mm caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 41-060759. Black finish. Ik date code. Excellent, new and unfired condition. $1,500 - $2,500
214 **Cutaway Remington Model 14 Pump Action Rifle 30 Rem. caliber, 22” barrel length, S/N 23713, top of barrel marked in 3 lines with Remington address and patent dates. Top of barrel also marked with caliber markings. Left side of the frame has gold medallion marked “REM UMC” next to “30 Rem”. Lower tang marked in a circle “Remington” over “UMC”. The right and left side of the frame is cut away to observe the internal functions. The magazine tube and right side of butt stock is cut away to observe internal function. Blue finish with walnut pistol grip butt stock and ribbed forearm. Remington UMC marked checkered butt plate. According to staff at the Remington museum, this is one of two factory cutaways Model 14 rifles, used by sales reps for demonstartion purposes. The other cutaway model is in the museum collection. Retains most of the finish throughout with wear to the edges and muzzle. Markings are sharp. The stock and forearm are good with minimal nicks and dings. There is a chip out of the bottom of the butt plate. A very good example of a Remington Model 14 cutaway. $3,000 - $5,000
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215 **Group of Colt Cutaway Semi-Automatic Pistols Lot of three Colt cutaway pistols, made by an Army armorer for demonstration purposes. Includes one cutaway Colt 1911 semi-automatic pistol (.45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 694735). The pistol is mostly unmarked, with cutaway segments on the right side of the barrel, slide, frame and grips. The backstrap and magazine also have cutaway segments. With walnut grips. The pistol has been re-blued. Also includes a cutaway Colt model 1903 .32 pocket semi-automatic pistol (.32 auto caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 284953). Left of slide marked with 1897 and 1903 patent dates. The right side is marked with Colt and Calibre markings. The right side of the barrel, frame, slide, grips and magazine have cutout segments. With hard rubber grips marked Colt over the rampant colt logo. Magazine with safety marked Cal .32 Colt. The pistol has been re-blued. Also includes a Colt model 1908 Hammerless .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol (.25 caliber, 2” barrel, S/N 50619). The left of the slide is marked with 1896, 1897, 1903 and 1910 patent dates. The right side is marked with Colt and calibre markings. The right side of the barrel, slide, frame, grip and magazine all have cutaway segments. The magazine with safety latch is marked Cal. 25 Colt. Hard rubber grips with Colt markings and rampant colt motif. The pistol has been re-blued. All pistols have been re-blued and are in otherwise very good to excellent condition throughout. $8,000 - $12,000
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216 **Browning Cutaway Pistol Set Set of three 25, 380, 9MM, Salesman samples to show how the pistols work. Cased in Browning black leather case with red lining. All three guns are finished in blue. A factory letter from Brent Cole, Service Manager of Browning states: This letter is to reference the “Three Gun Set” of cut-a-away Browning pistols owned by Dr Frank L. Paletta. This unusual set of pistols was specially made and assembled at the F.N. Factory in Belgium during the mid 1950”s. The “cut-a-away” feature is to allow these pieces to be used as a training vehicle in the instruction of the mechanical functions of these pistols. Since these pistols are “cut-a-away,” they cannot be fired. As a result, they are not classified as a true firearm and carry no serial numbers. Because of the limited need for this type of training aid, very few cut-a-ways were made, (making them a rare find); especially as a full set of three and a very desirable addition to a collection of fine and unique firearms. All three pistols were refinished, most likely by the FN. Casing is excellent. Overall excellent for this very rare set. $5,000 - $10,000
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217 **Smith & Wesson K-22 Revolver, Owned by Ernie Lind .22 LR caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 674126. Barrel with marked with Smith & Wesson name, address and patent dates, with blade front sight and target rear sight. Right of frame marked with S & W logo and Made in U.S.A. Blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger, with checkered walnut grips with S & W medallion. Included with the revolver is a notarized letter, signed by Mrs. Ernie Lind, attesting to the revolver’s provenance. $1,000 - $2,000
218 **Colt Woodman Semi-Automatic Target Pistol in Original Box, Owned by Ernie Lind .22 LR caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 177372-S. Left of barrel marked with name and address. Left of frame with rampant colt logo over Woodsman. The right side of the slide is marked Colt with caliber markings. Includes correct Colt magazine, with safety latch. With right handed black plastic checkered grips with rampant colt logo. In original brown Colt box with green interior and paperwork. Included with the pistol is a notarized letter, signed by Mrs. Ernie Lind, attesting to the pistol’s provenance. The pistol retains almost all of its original finish, with some light areas of fading on the gripstraps. The bore is in very good condition. the box has some minor edge wear. Overall, very good to excellent condition. $1,200 - $2,200
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219 **Deluxe Engraved Merkel Over/Under Shotgun, Owned by Ernie Lind 12 gauge, 28” barrels, S/N 35851. With matching numbers throughout. The barrels have bead sights. The underside is marked Special Laufstahl Weichlot, with German proof marks. The bolsters feature relief engraved floral scrolls. The left side lock features relief engraved quails in a woodland setting, with the right side having pheasants. The left side is marked Gebruder Merkel Suhl. The right side is marked Waffen-Bock Frankfurt / M. The underside of the action features relief engraved Germanic floral patterns, with a quail in flight in a circle. The triggerguard also features relief engraved vine patterns with a bird in flight. The walnut forearm is checkered. The pistol grip buttstock features relief carved vine patterns behind the frame, with checkereing and a raised cheekpiece. The ivory gripcap features relief engraved floral patterns and a rosette. The underside of the butt also has an ivory inlaid diamond. The ivory buttplate has relief engraved Germanic floral patterns. Included with the shotgun is a receipt dated 7/6/93, written by Mrs. Ernie Lind to one of the previous owners. Also included are a few photos of the shotgun, taken by the Linds. The barrels are in excellent condition, with almost all of the blue finish remaining, and crisp engravings. Some blue finish remains on the triggerguard, with some fading. The stock and forearm are in very good to excellent condition. Very good to excellent condition overall. $6,000 - $8,000
220 **Custom Stocked and Engraved Winchester Model 63 Deluxe Rifle Belonging to Dot and Ernie Lind .22 caliber, 23.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 55106A. The barrel is fitted with a Lyman blade front sight and a split dovetail rear sight. A Winchester proof mark is stamped on the top of the frame, camouflaged by the engraving. According to the Lind family, the frame was engraved by Waffen-Bock of Frankfurt Germany in the 1950’s. The frame features detailed Germanic floral pattern engravings on the top, underside, triggerguard and tang, with a circle punch background throughout. The sides of the frame also feature flowing Germanic floral vines, with game scenes in an oval border. The left side features an engraved scene of a hound pursuing a rabbit. The right side features a predatory bird attacking its prey. Interestingly, an German castle can be seen in the background of the scene. A fish fin pattern surrounds the border of the frame. Below the takedown screw is engraved Waffen-Bock Frankfurt/M Germany. The engraver is unknown, however there is an engraved T on the right side of the triggerguard directly behind the safety. The rifle features fancy grain walnut that was checkered, carved and stocked by Ernie Lind himself. The pistol grip buttstock features a bone grip cap. This rifle was commonly held by dot in promotional advertising photographs, one of which is included with the rifle. Accompanying the rifle is a notarized letter from the Ernie Lind Estate, signed by Mrs. Ernie Lind, attesting to the provenance of the rifle. Also included is a letter of authenticity from Jerry L. Murphey. Several other photographs from the Lind Estate depicting the rifle are included. The barrel and frame have an old re-blue finish, with nearly all of the finish remaining. The barrel shows some slight areas of spotting, but is in overall very good condition. The stock and forearm are in excellent condition. The bore and mechanics are excellent. $3,500 - $6,500 100
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221 **Winchester Model 63 Rifle, Owned and Used in Shooting Exhibitions by Ernie Lind .22 LR caliber, 23” barrel, S/N 144609A. Barrel with blade front sight, Winchester rear sight and Winchester proof. The frame also features a Winchester proof, and is stamped AH behind the triggerguard. The pistol grip walnut stock and forearm feature checkering, possibly done by Lind himself, as he was known to do. Included with the rifle is a notarized letter, signed by Mrs. Ernie Lind, attesting to the rifle’s provenance. The rifle also includes a promotional pamphlet featuring Ernie demonstrating his shooting technique. Also included is a box of nine pre-loaded Winchester loading tubes for the 63 rifle. Ernie would carry these with him to exhibitions to facilitate a quicker loading process. The barrel and frame feature almost all of the original blue finish, with some slight nicks here and there. The wood is in excellent condition. The bore and action are excellent. $1,500 - $3,000
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222 **Ernie Lind Owned Colt Single Action Army Revolver .38 special caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 28204SA. Barrel marked on top with single line name and Hartford address. Left of barrel marked Colt Single Action Army .38 Special. Left of case colored frame marked with 1871, ‘72 and ‘75 patent dates and rampant colt logo. Blue finish, with checkered hard rubber grips with rampant colt logo. The revolver includes a signed and notarized letter from Mrs. Ernie Lind attesting to the revolver’s provenance. Excellent overall condition throughout. $2,500 - $3,500
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223 **Ernie Lind Owned Colt Single Action Army Revolver .38 special caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 29399SA. Barrel marked on top with single line name and Hartford address. Left of barrel marked Colt Single Action Army .38 Special. Left of case colored frame marked with 1871, ‘72 and ‘75 patent dates and rampant colt logo. Blue finish, with checkered hard rubber grips with rampant colt logo. The revolver includes a signed and notarized letter from Mrs. Ernie Lind attesting to the revolver’s provenance. Excellent overall condition throughout. $2,500 - $3,500
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224 **Dot Lind’s Smith & Wesson Model 41 Target Pistol .22 caliber, 7 3/8” barrel, S/N 90029. Blue finish with target sights. With correct magazine marked S & W. Checkered walnut grip, with thumb wrest. In cardboard box with muzzle break, counterweight and tools, with S & W waxpaper. The pistol includes a signed and notarized document from the Lind estate, attesting to the pistol’s provenance. It is signed by Mrs. Ernie Lind. Also included is a photo collage of Dot performing tricks with this very pistol. $3,000 - $5,000
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225 **Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 .22 Caliber Single Action Revolver, Presented From Ad Toepperwein to Bud Coffey .22 Caliber (sleeved from .44 caliber), 6.5” barrel, S/N 35741. With matching serial numbers throughout. The left side of the frame features an engraved T, a common marking on pistols used by Ad and Plinky Toepperwein in exhibitions. The right side of the frame features an engraved ribbon surrounded by scroll designs that reads From Ad Toepperwein To Bud Coffey - 1945. The revolver has an old re-nickel finish, and a custom target grip with oversize finger grooves and a thumb rest. The pistol also includes a copy of an appraisal from Norm Flayderman for S.P. “Bud” Coffey, dated April 28th, 1983. Also included is a copy of the bill of sale from S.P. “Bud” Coffey to Col. Rex Applegate, Dated June 17th, 1983. Nearly all of the old re-nickel finish is present throughout the revolver. The grips are in excellent condition. The bore and mechanics are excellent. Purchased from the Rex Applegate collection by the current owner. $10,000 - $15,000
226 **Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver, Presented From Ad Toepperwein to Bud Coffey .44 S & W Russian caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N 0144. With matching serial numbers throughout. The left side of the frame features an engraved T, a common marking on pistols used by Ad and Plinky Toepperwein in exhibitions. The right side of the frame features an engraved ribbon surrounded by scroll designs that reads From Ad Toepperwein To Bud Coffey - 1945. The correct spelling of the name is Toepperwein, however Winchester dropped the first “e”. The walnut grips with the inlaid S&W medallion have a piece of cloth wrapped around the lower end of the butt. Bud Coffey was a personal friend of the Toepperweins, and was one of the close friends of Ad who was gifted an exhibition used firearm belonging to the couple. Included with the pistol is a copy of a letter from Toepperwein to Coffey, in which Ad states “This 44 Russian S+W pistol is the first pistol I ever owned + the one I learned to shoot aerial targets.” Ad goes on to claim that he used this pistol in every state in the U.S., and that he “established the worlds record with this gun, hitting 94 x 100 1 3/4 in. metal discs thrown in the air with this same pistol.” Also of interest, the letter states that Ad’s wife, Plinky, “learned her pistol work with this pistol, later switching to the .38 Colts.” The letter continues with Ad stating that he wanted to turn the pistol over to Bud so that he would “have something to remember me by + to repay you in a way for the many things you have done for Plinky + me.” Accompanied with the pistol is a signed and notarized letter from Smith & Wesson Historian Roy G. Jinks, stating that this pistol was shipped from our factory on December 20, 1910, and delivered to Douglas B. Wesson, Smith & Wesson Sales Department, Springfield, MA. Mr. Jinks also goes on to state that The zero series handguns were manufactured by Smith & Wesson an (sic) used to supply shooting clubs or well known target shooters to use in competition. It is assumed that Wesson presented this pistol to Toepperwein at some point in his illustrious career as an exhibition shooter. SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
The pistol also includes a copy of an appraisal from Norm Flayderman for S.P. “Bud” Coffey, dated April 28th, 1983. Also included is a copy of the bill of sale from S.P. “Bud” Coffey to Col. Rex Applegate, Dated June 17th, 1983. The pistol has an old, re-blued finish, and is in near excellent condition. The hammer and the triggerguard display bright case coloring, with some fading on the rear of the exterior of the triggerguard. The grips are in very good to excellent condition. The bore and mechanics are excellent. Purchased from the Rex Applegate collection by the current owner. $10,000 - $15,000 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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American Trick Shooters, Lawmen and Cowboys 227 **Elizabeth “Plinky” Topperwein’s Colt Officer’s Model .38 Revolver And Abercrombie & Fitch Holster .38 caliber, 7 3/8” barrel, S/N 387064. The top of the barrel is marked with the Colt name and address and 1884, 1905 and 1926 patent dates. The left of the barrel is marked Officers Model 38. With a raised blade front sight and target rear sight on the top of the frame. The top flat of the frame is engraved in cursive Plinky, with an upper case T engraved to the left of the rampant colt logo on the left of the frame. These embellishments were typical of Topperwein guns, and were engraved by Ad Topperwein himself. The star marking on the right of the frame above the triggerguard indicates that this pistol was sent back to Colt for re-barreling. With stag handle grips. The revolver includes Plinky’s original Abercrombie & Fitch leather holster, adorned with brass tacks and a silver concho. The buckle has a brass snap marked A&F. Plinky Topperwein was an expert shot with a .38 Colt revolver, and once made a score of 497 out of 500 at 25 yards. There are several stories of Plinky shooting rats in hotels with some of her pistols, and though the caliber or location may vary, Ernie Lind, a close friend of the Topperweins and recipient of many of their guns, claimed that this very pistol was used in such an incident. Accompanied with the revolver is a signed and notarized letter from the late Mrs. Ernie Lind attesting to the revolver’s provenance. The revolver shows light fading on the frame, with a mostly strong blue finish throughout. The bore and action are very good. The holster shows only minimal wear. $5,000 - $7,500 Left Side
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228 **Ad Toepperwein Owned Winchester Model 94 Carbine, Given to Ernie Lind .30 WCF caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 991811. With typical Winchester Model 94 markings on the barrel and tang. With Winchester proofs on the breech of the barrel and top of the frame. Walnut stock and forearm, with saddle ring. The rifle is accompanied by a signed and notarized letter attesting to the rifle’s provenance. The rifle also includes a hand written letter from the gentleman who originally purchased the rifle from Mrs. Lind in 1992, along with other promotional pamphlets and photographs relating to the Linds and Ad Topperwein. Nearly all of the original blue finish remains on the barrel and magazine tube. The frame has a very good amount of blue remaining, with several areas of fading and scratching on the lower edges, and fading on the lever. The stock and forearm are in very good to excellent condition. The bore and action are excellent. $4,000 - $6,000
229 **Ad Toepperwein Used Winchester Model 1903 Rifle .22 caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 13051. The top flat of the barrel is marked with the typical Winchester name and address and 1901, 1902 and 1903 patent dates, along with the model and caliber. With walnut stock and forearm. The rifle is accompanied by a signed and notarized letter from the estate of Ernie Lind attesting to the rifle’s provenance. The late Mrs. Ernie Lind also informed the previous owner that this was one of of the Winchester 03’s used in Ad’s famous 1907 shooting display, where over the course of ten days he shot at 72,500 2 1/4” wooden blocks tossed in the air, only missing nine times. The serial number of this rifle places it before 1907. With some wear to blue finish and light wear to the stock from typical use. Very good overall condition. $3,500 - $5,000
230 **Ad Topperwein Owned Winchester Model 1903 Rifle .22 caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 9378. The top flat of the barrel is marked with the typical Winchester name and address and 1901, 1902 and 1903 patent dates, along with the model and caliber. A Winchester proof mark appears on the top of the barrel at the breech, and on the frame. With walnut stock and forearm. The rifle is accompanied by a signed and notarized letter from the estate of Ernie Lind attesting to the rifle’s provenance. The rifle appears to have an old reblue finish. The stock has some light marks, and is in good condition. $3,500 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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231 **Presentation Winchester Model 1903 Rifle to Ad Toepperwein, From Peck & Fly Hardware Co. .22 caliber, 20� barrel, S/N 81471. Manufactured in 1913. The frame is nickel plated, and features four gold inlaid stars. It is engraved To Ad Topperwein By Peck & Fly Hardware Co. Gonzales Co. Tex. July 4, 1915. Accompanied with the rifle is a signed and notarized letter from a Joe R. Brasier of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brasier states that he purchased the rifle from his Cousin, George, who was a collector and appraiser of rare guns in Tulsa. $7,500 - $15,000
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232 Samuel Franklin Cody Shooting Archive Lot includes an S.F. Cody’s personal Winchester Model 1873 .22 short caliber rifle with his name stamped and engraved, an S.F Cody show handbill, two brass molds for resin target balls with Cody’s name stamped into the molds, a metal pail with a ladle used for filling with resin, a canvas pouch filled with chunks of resin, two resin target balls and a weighted sterling silver stand to display the resin balls. Lot also includes Cody’s personal rifle crate, complete with cloth Winchester advertisements. S.F. Cody was born Samuel Franklin Cowdery, in 1867 in Davenport, Iowa. While it is hard to discern Cody’s early life from fact and fiction, Cody began touring with the Wild West component of a traveling circus in his early twenties. He would go on to tour in England in the late 19th century, giving demonstrations of his cowboy and trick shooting skills. Later in life, Cody became fascinated with kite flying, with a specific interest in their potential ability to fly at high altitudes and carry passengers. He even went on to develop kites for the Royal Airforce. He eventually went on to help pioneer British manned aeroplane flight, setting the first official British distance and endurance records in 1909. Cody would go on to continue to develop new methods of flight with his own finances, until he died in an accident on August 7, 1913, while testing his latest design, the Cody Floatplane. He was buried in the Aldershot Military Cemetery, where is funeral procession drew an estimated crowd of 100,000 people. Cody’s Winchester Model 1873 Rifle (.22 short caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 332959B) is one of the earliest .22 caliber rifles manufactured (circa 1890). His name, S.F. Cody, is engraved in cursive on the dust cover. His name is also stamped on either side of the buttstock. His original Winchester rifle crate is also included. As noted, the brass molds have Cody’s name stamped into the interior. The interior of Cody’s rifle crate features two felt Winchester adds. One reads The celebrated Winchester repeating rifles, shotguns and ammunition for sale here. The other reads, Always use Winchester cartridges, paper shot shells, gun wads, primers and caps. The box measures 50” x 10 3/4” x 10”. The lot also includes an advertising SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
handbill that reads S.F. Cody’s Famous American Company in Nevada / A Western Musical Comedy Drama of Mirth, Music and Pathos. All Scenery carried. Splendid Printing. A sure money-maker. This Week / Next Week. The barrel, magazine tube and frame have a good amount of blue finish remaining, with areas fading to a plum patina. Good case colors remain on the hammer and parts of the lever. The bore is good and could be cleaned to very good, and the action is crisp. The Winchester box has some wear to the paint on the exterior, otherwise all else in good condition. The S.F. Cody Archive, Sotheby’s, London, January 1996. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Brian Lebel’s Old West Auction 2014 $4,000 - $5,000
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233 **Hi-Standard Model “E” Belonging to “Diamond” Ted Lewis .22 LR caliber, 6.75” barrel, S/N 70276. “Diamond” Ted Lewis’s performance used Hi-Standard Model “E” pistol, with checkered walnut grips. The grips are adorned with silver embellishments, with a walnut insert on the underside of the butt, featuring relief carved TLwithin a diamond. “Diamond” Ted Lewis was an early 20th century vaudeville performer, whose acts varied from tap dancing to trick shooting. He became known as the man with the ten thousand dollar smile, on account of the fact that he had diamonds implanted in each of his front teeth. With some light spots to the finish of the barrel, otherwise excellent overall condition. Lot 48264 in Heritage Auction #6142 $1,500 - $2,500 Details
234 Colt Pocket Navy Conversion Revolver, Engraved “Deadwood Dick” .38 centerfire caliber, 5 3/8” barrel, S/N 44059. With matching numbers throughout. The barrel is plugged in the loading lug area, with an ejector rod attached to the right side. Barrel marked Address Col. Saml Colt New-York U.S. America. The left side of the frame is marked Pat. July 25, 1871 over Pat. July 2, 1872. The five shot cylinder displays the roll engraved stagecoach scene. Nickel finish, with old ivory grips. The backstrap is engraved in Old English script, Deadwood Dick, while the underside of the butt is engraved Nat Love in cursive. Nat Love, also known as “Deadwood Dick”, was born a slave in Davidson County, Tennessee. When slavery was abolished, Love headed West to become a cowboy and worked ranch jobs in Kansas and Arizona. He earned the nickname “Deadwood Dick” after entering a cowboy contest in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, on July 4th, 1876. The nickel finish is present throughout the majority of the revolver with some light pitting on the barrel, and scratches throughout. Some brass is exposed on the triggegruard. The ivory grips show some age cracks, with a repair on the left side. The bore and action are good. $2,000 - $4,000 108
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235 Colt Single Action Army Revolver Presented to Miss Lillian Smith by Philo Jacoby, President of the Schutzen Rifle Club San Francisco, Mar. 15 1885 .22 caliber, 4 7/8” barrel, S/N 105125. Matching numbers throughout. The revolver features period scroll and stipple engraving throughout, with some gilt on the cylinder. The barrel has Colt engraved on the top, with the caliber engraved on the left side. The backstrap is engraved in cursive, Presented to Miss Lillian Smith by Philo Jacoby Pres. / of the Schutzen Rifle Club San Francisco Mar. 15 1885, with The California Girl / Champion Rifle Shot engraved on the underside of the butt. With pearl grips. Lillian Smith (1871-1930), also known as “Princess Wenona” or “The California Girl”, began shooting at the age of 7, and joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show at the age of 15, in 1886. Philo Jacoby (1837-1922), a Polish born Jew who arrived in San Francisco in 1859, was at the time one of the leading marksmen in California, if not the world. The prize was documented on page 49 of Buffalo Bill’s 1887 program Buffalo Bill’s Wild West. America’s National Entertainment, An Illustrated Treatise of Historical Facts and Sketches. Miss Smith’s profile states “This remarkable little lady has shot successfully in tournaments with various gun clubs on the coast ... taking two valuable prizes, the special prize given by Philo Jacoby, president of the Scheutzen Rifle Club, San Francisco, March 15, 1885.” The revolver has a flat gunmetal patina throughout, with some case hardened colors remaining in protected areas on the cylinder. The grips are in good condition. The bore and action are good. $5,000 - $10,000
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American Trick Shooters, Lawmen and Cowboys 236 **Tom Mix’s Engraved Smith & Wesson .32 Caliber Hand Ejector Revolver, Removed From The Wreckage of His Deadly Car Accident .32 caliber, 3 1/4” barrel, S/N 8541. Blue finish, with hard rubber grips. The backstrap is period engraved Tom Mix. This was revolver was one of several firearms known to have belonged ot the “King of Cowboys”. This was likely his “carry gun”, due to its concealable size. This revolver was among several items on Mix’s person at the time of his death on October 12, 1940. The pistol was removed from the wreckage of his 1937 Cord Phaeton by Ray W. Johnson, of Florence, Arizona, who was working as a foreman for a State of Arizona Highway Department crew on that day in 1940. According to a 1957 hand written letter, included in the lot, Johnson describes “I was a foreman for a state road crew. On October 12, 1940 we were working right outside Florence when a Cord roadster approached us at a high rate of speed. he swirved (sic) to avoid hitting a crew of highway workers and overturned. The driver died instantly. We removed his body from the car + saw it was Tom Mix, the movie star.” Johnson goes on to state that “the next day, after the wreck was removed I found a small S+W pistol with inscription on the back strap that read Tom Mix, serial #8541. I kept the pistol for several years, but now I’ve decided to sell it to Mr. Robert Ables.” The letter is signed and dated 3-1-57. The accident is described in detail on page 450 of Michael Wallis’ book The Real Wild West: The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the American West. On the day he died, Mix was driving to visit an associate in Florence, Arizona, and then head West back to Hollywood. Eighteen miles south of Florence, on Highway 98, a work crew was repairing a bridge over a dry wash. Mix, a notoriously fast driver, failed to heed warning signs as he approached and crashed his Phaeton through the work crew barrier, flipping it over into the wash. An aluminum suitcase situated behind Mix crashed into the back of his head, breaking his neck and killing him instantly. The pistol itself retains original blue finish, mostly in the protected areas, with the rest of the patina fading to a plum. The gun has a good bore and is mechanically sound. Last sold in January, 2009, Heritage Auction #6017, Lot #43067 $7,000 - $10,000
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237 **Herb Parsons Owned Winchester Model 64 Rifle .30 W.C.F. caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 1117903. With address, caliber and model marked at the breech. The top of the barrel at the breech and the top of the frame are also marked with a Winchester proof. With checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forearm. WithWinchester gripcap and checkered steel buttplate. Included with the rifle is an August 2004 typed and signed letter, on official an Winchester-Western letterhead, from Lynn Parsons, Herb’s daughter. The letter states: This Winchester Model 64, .30-.30 cal. lever action rifle, serial # 1117903, is the first firearm sold out of the estate of Joel Herbert “Herb” Parsons (1908-1959) of Somerville, Tennessee. The letter even goes on to explain some of the defects in the finish, due to the large quantities of fruits and vegetables that were shot using it shooting displays. Another letter is included from Lynn Parsons, which states: This is the only firearm from the estate of Herb Parsons which has been sold publicly...Most of his other firearms are in museums around the country. This lot also includes a picture of Herb using this very rifle in an exhibition shoot. Also included are several Winchester coins with bullet holes, holiday cards from the Parsons family, several business cards belonging to Herb and several other photos of Herb. Most of the blue finish still remains, with slight blemishes on the barrel (as noted in Lynn Parson’s letter). The frame has one or two nicks and blemishes to the finish, but is in mostly very good condition. The stock and forearm have normal wear from uses, with one or two nicks and dings. The bore and action are very good. $4,000 - $6,000
238 Doc Carver’s Presentation Engraved Model 1882 Spencer Shotgun 12 gauge, 32” barrel, S/N 84. The top of the barrel is marked Spencer Rptg. Shot Gun Pat. Apl. 1882. The frame features period engravings on either side and the top. The left side of the frame features an engraved scene of a shotgun shooter and a judge looking downrange at target balls. The top is engraved in old English script For - Dr. W.F. Carver’s and features the date 1887 in a scroll. The top of the frame is engraved in the same script Rocky Mountain & Prairie Exhibition. The right side of the frame features an engraving of a gentleman, presumably Carver, on horseback shooting a target ball in the air. The Rocky Mountain & Prairie Exhibition was the name of W.F. “Doc” Carver’s wild West show. This gun was engraved and presented to Carver when he took his show from Minnesota to Toronto. Carver was known to use a Spencer shotgun, and such use is documented in The Golden Age of Shotgunning, by Bob Hinman, on page 74, describing carver breaking 1,000 glass balls in 41 minutes with his Spencer shotgun, or his “pumping machine”. Another book, Spirit Gun of the West, by Raymond Thorpe, also documents the event on page 148. This shotgun is accompanied by a December 5, 1997 signed letter from noted firearm collector Jerry L. Murphy, stating “Upon inspection of this model 1882 Spencer shotgun serial #84 I find it to be all original, in very good condition, and from the first year of production.” He also states “I find this to be a very nice item of historic value which has been documented in several books and articles as Doc Carver’s “pumping machine”. “ The barrel has a slightly mottled plum and steel patina, with the frame having a mostly gunmetal patina with some plum showing. The stock has a light age crack near the rear of the tang, and is in otherwise great condition. The bore and the action are good. $5,000 - $7,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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239 **Law Enforcement Legend Tom Threepersons’ Smith & Wesson First Model Hand Ejector Triplelock Revolver .44 S&W special caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N 10199. The top flat of the barrel is marked with the S&W name, address and patent dates. The left of barrel features the caliber. Numbered 5455 on the interior of the frame and cylinder. Blue finish, with casehardened hammer and trigger. With checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions. Included with the pistol is the original receipt for the pistol dated December 29, 1929, signed from Tom Threepersons to Tom Powers, for the price of fifty dollars. The price also included a Winchester Model 1894 rifle, also featured in this auction. Tom Powers was the owner of the famous saloon in El Paso where many great historic arms were identified. An April 2, 1974 dated El Paso County Probate Court inventory of Mr. Power’s estate, included in the lot, lists this pistol in his collection. Mr. Powers own personal notarized inventory is also included, which lists the pistol. The lot also includes dual photograph in a carved folk art frame of Threepersons holding and shooting this very pistol. The pistol is also pictured on page 16 of the August, 1975 issue of True West magazine. The pistol retains most of its original blue finish, with wear to the sides of the barrel and the gripstraps, from holstering and handling. The left grip has a small chip to the wood, with both grips showing wear from use. Very good overall condition. $3,000 - $5,000
240 **Law Enforcement Legend Tom Threepersons’ Winchester Model 94 Carbine .30-30 caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 731888. Marked with two line Winchester name, address and patent dates along the left of the barrel, along with caliber at the breech. With a Winchester proof mark at the top of the breech and frame. With typical Winchester Model 1894 markings at the top of the tang. Included with the rifle is a copy of the original receipt for the rifle dated December 29, 1929, signed from Tom Threepersons to Tom Powers, for the price of fifty dollars. The price also included a Smith & Wesson revolver, also featured in this auction. Tom Powers was the owner of the famous saloon in El Paso where many great historic arms were identified. A copy of an April 2, 1974 dated El Paso County Probate Court inventory of Mr. Power’s estate, included in the lot, lists this rifle in his collection. Mr. Powers own personal notarized inventory is also included, which lists the rifle. Also included in the lot is an August, 1975 True West magazine that features an extensive profile on Tom Threepersons. A picture appears in the article showing Threeperson’s holding what appears to be this rifle (he is most certainly holding a Winchester Model 1894 carbine). The article also mentions a gunfight in Medicine Hat, Alberta, where Tom killed several bandits and “The Cherokee also captured a .30-30 Winchester that was to become his constant companion.” It is likely that this is the very rifle noted and pictured in the article. The barrel and magazine tube retain a majority of the original blue finish, with some light wear in areas on the barrel and fading to a plum patina on the magazine tube. The stock shows some light wear from normal use, with a small hole drilled behind the lower tang, likely for a swivel. The bore is good and the action is crisp. $3,500 - $5,000 112
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American Trick Shooters, Lawmen and Cowboys 241 **Law Enforcement Legend Tom Threepersons’ Archive, Including His Colt Single Action Army Revolver, El Paso Deputy Sheriff Badge, Personal Scrapbook and Other Documents Tom Threeperson’s archive includes his fabled Colt Single Action Army Revolver with a Colt factory letter, World War I documents including his enlistment record and discharge papers, Treasury Department paperwork including his Prohibition Agent appointment paperwork and his letter of resignation, his letter of resignation as U.S. Customs Mounted Inspector, his official Deputation paperwork from the state of Texas, his El Paso County Deputy Sheriff badge, his personal scrapbook of news and magazine articles, an August 1975 copy of True West magazine featuring an extensive profile on his exploits, several personal photographs of Tom, his own typed autobiographical sketch, a 92 page manuscript depicting his life, and other personal documents, including his death certificate. Tom Threepersons was born a full blooded Indian of the Cherokee tribe in Vinita, Oklahoma on July 22, 1889. As a teen, Tom and his family moved to the Montana-Canadian border, and according to legend, it was here where Tom would experience an event that would shape his sense of justice. The following account is is very well may blend fact and fiction, but the story goes that in the winter of 1907, Tom and his childhood friend, Bill White, returned to their ranch to find both of their father’s murdered, shot dead in the snow. During recent months, rustlers and thieves had stolen cattle from several ranches along the border, and Tom and his friend suspected these men to be the culprits. Tom and his Bill set out to find the men responsible for the murders, however they returned home after several weeks of searching. Upon their return, they found out that two of the men they had sought after had been arrested and were out on bond. Tom ambushed the two men in a saloon and shot them both dead. He would later be tried for the killing, but the jury acquitted him after only seven minutes of deliberation. Tom then spent time following the rodeo circuit out west, and after several years, he and Bill joined the Northwest Mounted Police together. Again, the story is alleged, but it is told that while stationed in Alberta, they were one day tasked to hunt down a group of murderers, who coincidentally were believed to have been involved in the killing of their fathers. After several days of pursuit, the two were ambushed. Tom killed one of the three bandits, however Bill was shot and killed in the firefight and the other two bandits fled. After burying his friend, Tom pursued the outlaws with the same sense of justice and fearlessness he had always carried with him. After several weeks of pursuit, he finally tracked the men to their cabin in a small Yukon settlement known as End of the Trail. Early one morning, Tom staged an ambush and shot both men dead. Tom returned to headquarters in Calgary, never again to avenge the death of a friend or family member. Tom’s restless spirit caused him to give up his life as a Mountie, and again he turned to the rodeo circuit. In 1912 he became the World’s Best All Around Champion Cowboy in Pendleton, Oregon, and traveled the world with his prize money. His skills as a law enforcement agent would be called upon again in 1916. The legend of Tom Threepersons becomes indisputable around this time. While doing rodeo work in the Southwest, the nearby border town of Columbus, New Mexico was raided by Pancho Villa and his Villistas. Tom volunteered as an intelligence scout to join the Punitive Expedition to capture Villa. The expedition was a failure, SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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however it was good training for American soldiers, as World War I was drawing close. Tom enlisted in Douglas, Arizona, shortly after the failed expedition. He was stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas, where he became a horseman. Tom said the only excitement he faced while enlisted was being kicked in the head by a horse. Tom was honorably discharged from the service in 1920, and he eventually settled in El Paso, Texas, where he became a member of the police force for several years. On June 5, 1922, he was appointed a Federal Prohibition Agent for a period of ninety days, and was permanently appointed an Agent on September 8, 1922. In the short time he was a Prohibition Agent, Tom was so feared by bootleggers that it is said that a bounty was put out on his life. He resigned from service on December 24, 1922, without incident. Later on in 1923, Tom returned to El Paso as a U.S. Mounted Customs Inspector, and continued to combat bootleggers. He resigned November 30, 1925 and became an El Paso County Deputy Sheriff. After a year as Deputy Sheriff, Tom retired from Law Enforcement, and eventually turned down a lucrative offer from Hollywood to return to a humble life as a rancher. In later years, he moved to Safford, Arizona, where he died in 1969 at the age of 79. An extensive profile of Threepersons was published in True West magazine in August, 1975. According to author Mary’n Rosson, “Tom Threepersons was an honest to God American, a completely educated and civilized Cherokee Indian who will be remembered as a true figure of the 114
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old West when a lawman’s longevity was determined by the quality of his courage and the dexterity with a gun - when a man had to take up his own trail of vengeance.” As noted, this lot includes Tom’s famous Colt Single Action Army Revolver, .45 colt caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 310268. With matching numbers throughout. Re-nickel finish, with Tom Threepersons engraved into the backstrap. The left grip is of old ivory with a Colt medallion, with the right grip being pearl. The area behind the triggerguard features cross hatching that extends from the metal to both sides of the grips, attesting to the fact that the grip combination was purposeful at the time of ownership. Included with the pistol is a letter from Colt, stating that the .45 caliber revolver was shipped (blued at the time) to Charles Ilfield Co., Las Vegas, New Mexico, July 7, 1909. This very pistol is described on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ website, under Threepersons’ own profile, listed in their Our History segment. Provenance includes the original receipt of sale from Earl Ridlon to Ray Templer of Silver City, N.M., to Peter Steins, to Chas. Schreiner. The pistol was last sold April 2003, by Little John’s Auction Service, as part of the Chas. Schreiner III collection. The revolver shows most of it’s renickel finish still remaining, with flaking on the cylinder and muzzle. The top flat of the frame has been filed down to facilitate a better sighting picture. As noted, the inside of the triggerguard has been crosshatched, which extends to the grips. The pearl grip has some light wear near the frame, but both grips are in otherwise excellent condition. $10,000 - $15,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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242 Wells Fargo Colt Navy Revolver Purportedly Belonging to Buffalo Bill Cody .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 36464. Matching numbers throughout. The top flat of the barrel is marked -Address Saml Colt New York City-. The brass backstrap is engraved in cursive, Wells Fargo & Co. Express. Includes original Well’s Fargo Pony Express brass tacked leather holster. According to Bill Harrah’s Pony Express museum, William F. Cody used this revolver in service for Well’s Fargo. The barrel and loading lever have an old plum patina. The cylinder and frame have a flat gunmetal patina, with some plum interspersed. The brass still shows some silver plating in protected areas. The grips have an old repair on the left side. The bore could use a light cleaning. The action is good. The leather holster is has some craquelure. Bill Harrah’s Pony Express Museum Collection Lot 524, American Indian History Collected by Gary Hendershott, December 2008, Sale 142. $7,000 - $10,000
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World Record Holding Colt Engraved Flattop Target Model Ordered By Ed McGiven
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243 **World Record Holding Colt Engraved Flattop Target Model Ordered By Ed McGiven .38 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 412736. Factory scroll engraving, checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions, flattop target. Factory letter details the following: .38/c, 6” barrel length, blue, checkered walnut grips, yes Level I engraving furnished with extra pearl stocks. Presentation account Ed McGivern, Lewiston, Montana October 23, 1916, Colt factory Order #681 guns in shipment 2. On the left and right side of frame is a gold presentation plaque. The right plaque is engraved Presented to Deputy Sheriff C.E. Berkmer By Glenn R. Miller-Leo Zins, Basil J. ShieldsJohn Stackhouse, E.R. Olson-Gordon F. Shields, J.E. LarveeCyrus D. Thompson 1931. On the left side of frame a gold plate is engraved Ed Mcgivern to Wm Splan World record Gun score 3/5 seconds for six shots on target Denver Colorado 11-30-19 Great Falls Montana 7-1- 20 Details Revolver comes with factory letter and a signed and personalized copy of Ed McGivern’s Book on Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting. A picture of the revolver, identified by serial number, and a brief description of the breaking of the world record can be found on page 163. Ed McGivern was born on October 20, 1874, in Omaha, Nebraska and passed away on December 12, 1957, in Butte, Montana. Ed was a famous exhibition shooter holding several world records with a focus on using double-action revolvers. One of his shooting records was firing 5 shots from a revolver in 2/5th’s of a second which stands to this day. His exploits with a double-action revolver and his studies into shooting lead to him to instructing the FBI as well as other law enforcement agencies in shooting techniques. He is also known as the author of “Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting.” For more than 50 years, Ed was known as one of the foremost experts in small firearms and his techniques are still used to this day to teach shooting with small firearms. Retaining most of the original bright blue finish with wear to the high edges. Engraving is nice crisp. Engraving on the gold plaques are excellent and clear. Left grips has a repaired corner, Grips have hardly any finish left. $25,000 - $50,000
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Factory Engraved and Inscribed Savage Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Pistol, Presented to William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody By The Savage Firearms Company
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American Trick Shooters, Lawmen and Cowboys 244 **Factory Engraved and Inscribed Savage Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Pistol, Presented to William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody By The Savage Firearms Company .32 caliber, 3.75” barrel length, S/N 33177, markings in 2 lines on top of the frame “Manufactured By Savage Arms Co.” over “Utica, N.Y. U.S.A. Pat - Nov. 21, 1905” next to “Cal. 32”. Factory scroll engraving on the frame and back strap. More importantly, the back strap has a presentation inscription “Col W.F. Cody”. This historic firearm is finished in blue with case colored trigger and smooth pearl grips. The pearl grips have a center escutcheon on each side marked “SA”. Included with this historic firearm, which has been referred to as a “National Treasure”, is a copy of the original Savage Arms factory ledger listing this piece by serial number and described as a Special Grade with Pearl Grips on June 12, 1911 and sent to Buffalo Bill on on August 22, 1911. Cody and the pistol are mentioned on page 82 of Daniel K. Stern’s book 10 Shots Quick: The Fascinating Story of the Savage Pocket Automatics, which is included in the lot. The author states that “Colonel Cody obtained his first Savage on August 22, 1911. The pistol was a .32 “Special” grade - the top quality of engraving and fitted with pearl grips - serial 33177.” Also included with the lot is page 61 of an undated issue of Everybody’s Magazine, which features a picture of the pistol, along with a picture and testimonial from Cody himself. The advertisement reads: Buffalo Bill Outshoots Himself with It. Gentleman: “In reply to your inquiry, a friend gave me a 10 shot automatic pistol for Christmas. It is the first automatic pistol I ever owned or fired. I had turned them down without trial, and stuck to an old army revolver. Today I took the old revolver and the Savage Automatic out and fired each fifty times, making, to my surprise a much better score with the Savage than I could with my old pet gun”. Yours Very Truly, W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill). Also included is an undated promotional pamphlet for the automatic pistol titled Ten Shots Quick, which features Cody’s name on page two under a list of famous authorities praising the Savage automatic. Retaining most of the bright original factory blue finish throughout with wear to the high lines and around the front of the muzzle. Retaining most of the vibrant case colors on the trigger. The markings are sharp and crisp as is the inscription. Bore is excellent. This is a rare chance to own a piece of American History that was owned by an American Icon, Buffalo Bill Cody. $60,000 - $80,000
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245 *Colt Cobra Revolver, Old Issue .38 Special CTG. caliber, 2” barrel length, S/N 141499LW, markings on the left side of the barrel “Cobra” over “.38 Special CTG.”. Left side of the frame marked with Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked in 2 lines with Colt Hartford address. Blue finish throughout with 6 shot fluted cylinder. Checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallion logo on each side. Comes with a black plastic hard shell case. Retains most of the finish throughout with some wear to the muzzle and faint cylinder drag. The grips are good but do show some wear consistent with use. The bore is very good and mechanically excellent. $800 - $1,200
246 *Colt Cobra Revolver .38 Special CTG. caliber, 2” barrel length, S/N 67831M, markings on the left side of the barrel “Cobra” over “.38 Special CTG.”. Rampant Colt logo marked on the left side of the frame. Right side of the barrel marked in 2 lines with Colt Hartford address. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. Comes in original box. Retains most of the finish throughout with minimal cylinder drag. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the box. $800 - $1,200
247 *Smith & Wesson 29-3 Silhouette Revolver .44 Magnum caliber, 10.5” barrel length, S/N ADU8461, marking on the left side of the barrel “Smith & Wesson”. Right side of the barrel marked “.44 Magnum”. Right side of the frame marked with Smith & Wesson logo and address in 4 lines below the cylinder. Blue finish with 6 shot fluted cylinder. Case colored hammer and trigger. Checkered walnut grips with Smith & Wesson medallion logo at the top of each side. Comes in original Smith & Wesson box. Retains most of the finish throughout with minimal cylinder drag. Retains vibrant case color on the hammer and trigger. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. $1,200 - $1,800
248 *Smith & Wesson 629-4 Performance Center Revolver .44 Magnum caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 204, marking on the left side of the barrel “.44 Magnum”. Left side of the frame marked with Smith & Wesson logo. Right side of the barrel marked “Performance” over “Center”. Right side of the frame marked in 4 lines with Smith & Wesson address. Stainless steel finish throughout with 6 shot non fluted cylinder. Black Monogrip Hogue grips are currently on the firearm. Comes with Smith & Wesson fancy walnut grips. Comes with blue hard shell Smith & Wesson case. Retains most of the finish throughout with some cylinder drag. Markings are sharp and crisp. Both sets of grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the box. $1,500 - $2,000
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249 *Colt King Cobra Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 4” barrel length, S/N KAO434, markings on the left side of the barrel “King Cobra” and the left side of the frame marked with Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked in 2 lines with caliber markings over Colt Hartford address. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Stainless steel finish with black checkered hard rubber grips. Grips have Rampant Colt gold medallion on each side. Retains most of the finish throughout. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the original box. $1,500 - $2,500
251 *Colt Whitetailer Revolver, 2nd Model with Burris 1 1/2X - 4X Scope .357 Magnum CTG. caliber, 8” vented barrel length, 6586CK, left side of the barrel marked “Whitetailer II” over “.357 Magnum CTG.”. Left side of the frame marked with Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked in single line with Colt Hartford address. Stainless steel finish with 6 shot fluted cylinder. Black checkered grips with gold Rampant Colt medallion logo. Comes with Burris Scope and black hard carrying case. Retains most of the finish throughout with come cylinder drag. All markings are sharp and crisp. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechaniclly excellent. Scope has excellent optics with thick post. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
250 *Colt Whitetailer Revolver, 1st Model .357 Magnum caliber, 8” ribbed barrel length, S/N 66137V, marked on the left side of barrel, Whitetailer, black satin finish. Black checkered rubber Colt medallion grips. Mounted with a Burris 1 1/2 - 4X Burris. Excellent, has light streak through the cylinder stops. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
252 *Colt Anaconda Real Tree Revolver .44 Magnum caliber, 8” vented barrel length, S/N MM86375, left side of the barrel marked “Colt Realtree” over “.44 Magnum”. Rampant Colt logo marked on the left side of the frame. Right side of the barrel marked in 2 lines “Double Action Revolver” over Colt Hartford address. 6 shot fluted cylinder with Redfield scope. The gun and scope are finished in Realtree camouflage throughout. The scope is 2 1/2X - 7X. Black textured grips with Serpent Colt logo at the top of the right side. Comes with Team Realtree camouflage carrying case and in original blue colt box. Retains most of the camouflage with very minor to the left side of the barrel consistent with use. The markings are sharp and crisp. The grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Optics are good with thin post. $2,000 - $3,000 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO 121
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253 *Colt Viper Revolver .38 Special CTG. caliber, 4” barrel length, S/N 98404M, markings on the left side of the barrel “Viper” over “.38 Special CTG.”. Left side of the frame marked with a Rampant Colt logo. Single line Colt Hartford address marked on the right side of the barrel. Blue finish with 6 shot fluted cylinder. Checkered walnut grips. Comes in original Colt cardboard box. The Colt Viper was a variation of the Colt Cobra produced with a 4” barrel and in .38 Special caliber. Produced in 1977 which makes this a rarity among the Colt Snakes. Retains most of the finish throughout with very faint cylinder drag. The markings are sharp and crisp. The grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the box. $2,000 - $4,000
254 *Colt Diamondback Revolver .38 Special CTG. caliber, 4” vented barrel length, S/N N10967, markings on the left side of the barrel “Diamondback” over “.38 Special CTG.”. Left side of the frame marked with Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked in single line with Colt Hartford address. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Nickel finish with checkered walnut grips. Grips have Rampant Colt medallion logo. Retains mot of the nickel finish. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new. $2,000 - $4,000
255 *Colt Anaconda Revolver .44 Magnum caliber, 6” vented barrel length, S/N M55044, markings on the left side of the barrel “Colt Anaconda” over “44 Magnum”. Left side of the frame marked with Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked “Double Action Revolver” over single line Colt Hartford address. Stainless steel finish with 6 shot fluted cylinder and black checkered grips. Grips have silver Rampant Colt medallion logo on each side. Comes in blue hard shell Colt case. Retains most of the finish throughout with come cylinder drag. Markings are sharp and crisp. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the box. $2,000 - $4,000
256 *Colt Kodiak Revolver .44 Magnum caliber, 6” vented barrel length, S/N CKA1785, markings on the left side of the barrel “Colt Kodiak” next to Kodiak paw print over “44 Magnum”. Left side of the frame marked with Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked “Double Action Revolver” over single line Colt Hartford address. Stainless steel finish throughout with non-fluted 6 shot cylinder. Black checkered grips with silver Serpent Colt medallion logo on each side. Comes with blue hard shell Colt case. Retains most of the finish throughout with some cylinder drag. Markings are sharp and crisp. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the box. $2,000 - $4,000
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257 *Colt Diamondback Revolver .22 long rifle caliber, 6” vented barrel length, S/N R43586, left side of the barrel marked in 2 lines in script “Diamondback” over “.22 Long Rifle”. Right side of the barrel marked in 2 lines in script “Colt” over “Hartford, CT.”. Both sides of the barrel are factory engraved with a nice floral scroll engraving. Each side of the frame is factory engraved. Left side of frame has a Rampant Colt in a desert scene. Right side of frame has a coiled diamondback snake in desert scene. The cylinder has very tight factory scroll engraving. Blue finish with 6 shot fluted cylinder. Checkered walnut grips with gold Rampant Colt medallion logo on each side. This is 1 of 500 which is marked right above the trigger guard. Comes in original Colt custom box. Retains most of the finish throughout. The markings and engraving are very sharp and crisp. The grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the box. $4,000 - $6,000
258 *Colt Python Target Revolver .38 Special CTG. caliber, 8” vented barrel length, S/N K05196, markings on the left side of the barrel “Python Target” over “.38 Special CTG.”. Left side of the frame marked with a Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel is marked in single line with Colt Hartford address. Blue finish with 6 shot fluted cylinder. Checkered walnut grips with gold Rampant Colt medallion logo on each side. Comes in original Colt cardboard box. Retains most of the finish throughout with very faint cylinder drag. The markings are sharp and crisp. The grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the box. $2,000 - $4,000
259 *Colt Python Ten Pointer Revolver .357 Magnum caliber, 8” vented barrel length, S/N T82232, markings on the left side of the barrel “Python Ten Pointer”. Left side of the frame marked with a Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked “.357 Magnum Cartridge” over Colt Hartford address. Blue finish throughout with 6 shot fluted cylinder. Black checkered grips with gold Rampant Colt medallion logo on each side. Comes with a 3X Burris scope and black hard shell Colt case. This is a rare variation with about 250 made. Retains most of the blue finish with very faint cylinder drag. The markings are sharp and crisp. The grips are excellent. The bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Very good optics with thick to thin post. Like new in the box. $3,000 - $5,000
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260 *Colt Grizzly Revolver .357 Magnum caliber, 6” vented barrel length, S/N CGZ862, markings on the left side of the barrel “Colt Grizzly” over “.357 Magnum” next to grizzly paw print. Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. Right side of the barrel marked in single line with Colt Hartford address. 6 shot un-fluted cylinder. Stainless steel finish throughout. Checkered black grips with Serpent Colt medallion logo. There were approximately 500 Colt Grizzlies made in 1994. This is a rare piece that comes complete with the blue Colt case. Retains most of the finish with the only signs of use from cylinder drag. The grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new. $3,000 - $5,000
262 *Set of Colt Custom Cobras with 4” and 6” Barrel Lengths .357 Magnum caliber, 4” barrel length, S/N CCC019, markings on the left side of the barrel “Custom Cobra”. Left side of the frame marked with Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked “.357 Magnum Cartridge” over Colt Hartford address. Stainless steel finish with blue hammer, trigger and screw heads. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Smooth walnut grips with Colt Cobra head silver medallion logo on each side. Comes in the original Custom Colt box. .357 Magnum caliber, 6” barrel length, S/N 019CC, markings on the left side of the barrel “Custom Cobra”. Left side of the frame marked with Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked “.357 Magnum Cartridge” over Colt Hartford address. Stainless steel finish with blue 124
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261 *Colt Combat Cobra Revolver .357 Magnum caliber, 2.5” barrel length, S/N CC0091, markings on the left side of the barrel “Combat Colt”. Left side of the frame marked with Rampant Colt logo. Left side of the barrel marked “.357 Magnum Cartridge” over Colt Hartford address. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Stainless steel finish with smooth finger grooved rosewood grips. Grips have Rampant Colt medallion logos on each side. This is one of the thousand produced for the Lew Horton Distributing Co. A rare piece among the Colt Sankes. Retains most of the bright stainless finish throughout with very faint cylinder drag. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the box. $4,000 - $6,000
hammer, trigger and screw heads. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Checkered walnut grips with Colt Cobra head silver medallion logo on each side. Comes in the original Custom Colt box. The 4” barrel length Colt Cobra retains nearly all the stainless finish with light cylinder drag. All the blue remains. Markings are sharp and crisp. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the box. The 6” barrel length Colt Cobra retains nearly all the stainless finish with light cylinder drag. All the blue remains. Markings are sharp and crisp. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the box. $7,500 - $10,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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263 *Colt Boa Revolver .357 Magnum CTG. caliber, 6” vented barrel length, S/N BOA0880, markings on the left side of the barrel “BOA .357” over “.357 Magnum CTG.”. Left side of the frame marked with Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked in single line with Colt Hartford address. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. Grips have gold Rampant Colt medallion logo. This is one of the rarest Colt Snakes to find. The Boa’s were purchased from the factory by Lew Horton Distributing Co.. A total of 1,200 were produced with 600 in 4” barrel length and 600 in 6” barrel length. This is a pristine specimen. Retains nearly all the original finish with very faint cylinder drag mark. The grips are excellent. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new with the original Colt box. $8,000 - $10,000
264 *Joe Foss Limited Edition Colt Commemorative Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N JF0300, Finish in blue with gold. Wood grips. In the original box. New In the box with the original hanging tags. $1,500 - $2,500
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Colt Python Hunter Revolver Belonging to Joe Foss
265 *Colt Python Hunter Revolver Belonging to Joe Foss 357 magnum caliber, 8� vented barrel length, S/N VA2097, blue finish, checkered rubber grips with Colt medallions, Colt Leupold scope. This revolver is pictured in Sports Illustrated Magazine August 7, 1989 on page 56 & 57 with article done on Joe: Top Gun. There is a letter dated 10 Sept 96: Dear Jim, My Colt Python S.NO VA2097 is in great shape. I just never had the time to go on the hunting trip. I had dreamed of. As I mentioned it has rarely been fired. I wish you the best with it. MY best Wishes Joe Foss. Joe Foss was a highly decorated World War II Veteran. A Metal of Honor Winner, President of the NRA, Commissioner of the American Football, Television Broadcaster and Spokesperson but more importantly he was a great American. Excellent to mint. Joe Foss Collection, Jim Constantine $15,000 - $20,000
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266 Flintlock Single Barrel Fowler .662 caliber smoothbore, 52.5” octagonal to round barrel, notched rear barrel sight with a brass blade front sight. Barrel is held to the stock by pins. Lock is a replacement. More than likely a old re-conversion. Brass triggerguard with acorn finial, brass ramrod ferules, early style butt with a brass buttplate. With illegible markings on the top of the barrel. Barrel has a nice dark patina. Lock has been browned to match the barrel.. Stock has had a repair behind the lock around the mortise. Overall has a nice dark patina look. Very good for a early Fowler. $1,500 - $2,000
267 Flintlock Fowler By Jos Oesterleinshe .640 bore diameter, 39.5” octagonal to round barrel. Lockplate marked I Wien, engraved with border, gold lined touch hole. Barrel inlaid with gold and Jos Oesterleinshe in gold wire. Barrel with a damascene finish. Iron furniture with fancy finial on the triggerguard and top of the buttplate. Finely checkered and raised carved stock with a boars head raised carved where the ramrod enters the stock. Barrel is sharp and crisp with light damascene finish. Lock has been cleaned in the European manner. Stock is untouched and excellent with nice opened grained wood. $2,000 - $3,000
268 British Officer’s Flintlock Fusil .70 caliber, 42” round barrel with Birmingham proofs. Beveled hammer and lockplate, rounded pan, finial on frizzen spring. Brass mounted, early beaver tail behind tang. Brass sideplate marked John Margill York. High-comb walnut stock. Barrel is smooth and grey with light pitting. Lock is sharp and grey with some pitting. Brass has been cleaned to bright. Stock is excellent with sharp lines and nice untouched patina. $2,500 - $3,000
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Kentucky Flintlock Rifle By Andrew Figthorn
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269 Kentucky Flintlock Rifle By Andrew Figthorn .54 caliber, 44� octagonal to round barrel, Notched rear sight, a front brass blade mounted in an oval. Marked on the left flat of the barrel, at the breech is a large AF, for Andrew Figthorn. He made rifles in Reading Pennsylvania (17791827). flintlock Rifles. Four piece engraved daisy style patchbox, brass furniture and a silver eight-pointed star inlaid on the cheek piece. Silver thumb plate behind the tang. Maple stock with raised carving behind the cheek piece. Raised carving behind the tang. Incised carved lines around both sides of the rear ramrod pipe, Borderlines along the bottom edge running from the triggerguard to the toe of buttplate. Barrel and lock have a nice even dark patina. Attic looking, nice untouched patina. Stock has nice untouched look except the patchbox area, which was cleaned long ago and begun to patinate. The rest of the brass has nice aged look. A very old repair to the wrist on the bottom. A small crack on the left side at the ramrod pipe. Overall this is an excellent example of a fine early Kentucky Rifle. $10,000 - $15,000
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270 Kentucky Rifle By Wolfgang Haga .58 caliber, smoothbore, 48.5” octagonal to round barrel, 64” overall length, notched rear barrel sight with a blade front sight. Brass furniture with a fleur de lis design two piece patchbox. Original ferules, original nose cap, toeplate with finial tipped. Early style lock. Early style short tang with a fleur de lis design. Early style roman nose with heavy thick butt, Maple stock, raised carving around the cheek piece blending with molding designs on the cheek piece then on the rear of the stock is a section of raised carving. Nice moldings and incised carved lines around the rear ferule and running down the stock parallel with the ramrod channel. Rev War period Ky Rifle (1770-1790) By Wolfgang Haga, Reading Pa. Barrel has a nice dark brown patina.. Rear portion of the barrel has some deep pitting around the touch hole. Lock may have been replaced, however it is the correct style and has been aged to properly match the barrel. Brass with nice untouched patina. Stock has been varnished over maintaining the original dark brown patina that has built up over the years. Ramrod is a replacement. Overall an excellent example of a Rev-War made rifle. $7,000 - $10,000 Detail
271 Virginia State Contract Rifle 1809-1815 Type II, Marked Va. Regt .36 caliber, 43.5” octagonal barrel, 5.25” flat lock with beveled edge. Gooseneck cock with flat surface. Engraved line borders the outside edges of the lock. Marked on the top flat of barrel Va 9 Regt, T over 9 Botetourt. Four-piece brass patchbox; brass buttplate, triggerguard, nosecap and ramrod ferrules. Walnut stock. Barrel has a deep dark brown patina with some pitting around the touch hole and spreading to the top of barrel. Lock has even dark brown patina with some pitting mixing in. Brass has dark patina. Stock has an untouched red-to-black patina. The forward section of the stock has been expertly replaced and re-colored to match the rest of the stock. This was excellent restoration. Overall an excellent example of a very rare Virginia made rifle. $3,500 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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272 Early Continental Flintlock Pistol .65 smooth bore, 12” tapered round barrel with 7 1/4” flat and semi-octagonal breech. Silver inlay at breech and front sight. Chiselled flat lock decorated with classical motifs, flat swan neck cock engraved en-suite, rounded brass pan. Highly decorated brass furniture with engraved classical images, side plate with hunting motif of dogs attacking a bear, large brass escutcheon at wrist is not engraved. Relief carved stock with horn tip, wood ram rod retained by a thimble and entry pipe. Very good. Barrel with dark plum brown patina showing traces of blue at the breech flats. Good bore, lock mechanically functional. Brass with medium yellow patina suggesting an old cleaning, triggerguard tang cracked. Stock crisp with usual handling marks, small chip out at barrel line on obverse, forward of lock, minor cracks on reverse at forward pipe. $1,000 - $2,000
273 Early German Flintlock Holster Pistol By F.D.Heilter .50 caliber smooth bore, 8 1/4” octagon to round iron barrel with baluster turned rings at transition. Chiselled flat beveled lock decorated with hunting scenes, flat goose neck cock engraved en-suite, faceted un-bridled iron pan marked F.D. Heilter. Brass furniture heavily embellished with engraved foliate and classical motifs, flat sideplate engraved with dog chase hunting scene. Engraved brass wrist escutcheon with stag and foliate patterns. Wood stock with checkered grip and ebonize forend cap. Wood ramrod. Very good. Smooth steel gray patina with traces of blue at breech and scattered light age staining and minor surface oxidation. Lock mechanically functional, good bore. Brass mounts cleaned to bright. Wood ram rod old and probably period but too short for the barrel. $1,000 - $2,000
274 Pair Of Flintlock Pistols .50 caliber 5 5/8” long round, smooth bore barrels. Rounded iron locks are unmarked, with round iron pans and swan necked cocks. Small proof mark on left barrel flat at stock line. Iron mounts. Raised carved embellishments at rear of lock, at tang and wrist, incised lines along forend. One pistol has an iron ram rod. About good. One with a medium gray patina and oxidized staining, functional lock, good stock and no rammer. Other with darker brown patina and some old added blue on lock and barrel, lock not functional, includes rammer. $1,000 - $1,500
275 Early Ketland Flintlock Pistol .56 caliber smooth bore with 9” round iron barrel with London commercial proof marks. Flat iron lock marked h rounded goose neck cock and unbridled fenced round iron pan. Brass mounts, walnut stock, wood ramrod. Good. Barrel with pewter patina, darker age staining and scattered pitting, mostly around the breech. Lock functional with replaced hammer screw. Brass dark and untouched. Stock with minor cracks in forend, bumps and dings. $1,000 - $1,500
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276 Early Ketland Officer’s Flintlock Pistol .60 caliber smooth bore, 9 1/8” round iron barrel with London commercial proofs at breech. Flat, bevelled iron lock with teat at rear, flat goose neck cock and rounded, unbridled pan. Lock marked in two lines: KETLAND / & Co. Brass mounts with open work side plate and wrist escutcheon. Walnut stock, with nicely carved apron around tang, wooden ram rod. Fair to good. Metal with a lightly cleaned pewter patina and scattered surface discoloration. Lock functional, frizzen spring broken. Stock cracked through the forend. Ramrod replaced. A nice Ketland pistol worthy of repair to restore it to its former glory. $1,000 - $1,500
277 Early Ketland Flintlock Pistol .60 caliber smooth bore 8” octagon to round barrel with baluster turned rings at transition. Flat iron lock with rounded goose neck cock and unbridled pan. Lock marked in three lines: T / KETLAND / & Co. Brass mounts including triggerguard, butt cap, side plate, wrist escutcheon and ramrod pipes. Escutcheon plate lightly engraved with the initials DLW. Shell motif silver wire inlay around tang. Wood ram rod. Good, metal with a dark plum brown patina and some light surface oxidation. Lock mechanically functional. Brass with nice, dark ocher patina. Stock about good as refinished with some minor repairs at forend and chipping around the lock mortise. Ram rod a replacement. A good example of an early Ketland trade pistol. $1,000 - $1,500
278 Pair Of Iron Mounted Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistols .90 caliber flared muzzle with 6 7/8” octagon to round barrels that have baluster turned rings at the transition. Rounded iron flint locks with flat goose neck cocks and rounded iron pans. Iron mountings, walnut stock with raised stock carvings at apron and rear of lock and flat. Crude wooden ramrods. Fair, non-functional with heavily oxidized patina and stocks with some damage, wood loss and heavy wear. Ramrods replaced. $1,500 - $2,500
279 Turkish Flintlock Pistol .560 Bore diameter, 10” octagonal tapered to round barrel. Silver mounted with inlays of pierced silver. Silver furniture with raised floral designs. Circassian wood stock. Lock with nice dark brown patina. Barrel with light damascene finish remaining. Stock with nice untouched patina. Overall an excellent pistol. $3,000 - $5,000
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280 Pair of Flintlock Traveling Pistols Marked Constable - Philadelphia .530 caliber smooth bore, 6.25” Octagonal barrel, Locks marked Constable, top of barrels marked Philadelphia. Engraved triggerguard with final. Locks with safeties. Walnut stock. Excellent overall, the locks have nice dark mottled blue look. Sharp and crisp engraving and markings. Barrels are excellent with a toned down brown finish. Very nice ser of American made pistols by famous maker. $3,500 - $4,500
281 Kentucky Flintlock Pistol .60 caliber, 8” round iron smooth bore barrel, marked 1833 on top. Round tailed stepped flat trade lock with flat swan neck cock, water proof pan and roller frizzen marked R.S. CLARK in an arc over EXTRA and lightly engraved. Brass mounts, wooden ram rod. Good. Metal with a lightly cleaned silvery gray patina and scattered pinpricking. Lock mechanically functional with speckled oxidation and some light pitting. Brass furniture with a medium golden patina. Stock good with some chipping around the lock mortise and a crack under the lock running to the triggerguard. $3,500 - $5,000
282 Austrian Pair of Flintlock Pistols .600 bore diameter, 10.25” barrels, top of barrels are inlaid with silver and gold, a raised panel in the center of the barrel. Silver based front sight. Engraved locks with panels of a man with hunting dogs. Engraved brass gilt furniture with deep relief work on the triggerguards, butt caps and ramrod thimbles . Side plates gilt and pieced. Raised carved stocks with moldings around the furniture. Walnut stocks. Barrels with nice dark patina, some staining. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Locks with a nice mottle grey look. Furniture with lots of gilt finish remaining. Stocks have been skinned with no finish. Overall excellent pair of pistols that will show well. $5,000 - $7,000
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Saw-Handled Mortimer Dueling Pistol
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283 Saw-Handled Mortimer Dueling Pistol .662 bore diameter, 10� flared octagonal barrel, Patent breech, set trigger, Safety on the lockplate, gold lined touch hole. Marked on top of the barrel in two lines H.W. Mortimer & Co London, Gun Maker To His Majesty. Marked on the lockplate under the pan H.W. Mortimer. Engraved lockplate with a border around the edges of the lockplate, hammer engraved with border and bank note style scrolls. Frizzen engraved with a border. Barrel held to stock with wedges. Fancy walnut stock with checkered saw handle stock., empire style butt with grooved border. Barrel finished in Brown Damascus pattern, lock and breech is case colored. Triggerguard and ferules are are finished in blue. Wedges and frizzen spring are finished in a fire blue. Barrel retains all of the original brown finish with just a little flaking around the touch hole area. Markings are mint and crisp. Lockplate hammer are just about mint retaining all of the original case colors. Breech plug retains all of the original case colors. Tang screw has never been turned retains all of the original fire blue finish. Triggergaurd and ferules retain all of the original blue finish. This pistol is about as close to mint as you can find. $10,000 - $15,000
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Early Pair of French Flintlock Pistols by Picart A. Ohbinge
284 Early Pair of French Flintlock Pistols by Picart A. Ohbinge .710 bore diameter, 14� long barrels with sighting flats, chiseled at the breech and muzzles. The breeches are each decorated with a chiseled acanthus molding of demon masks en suite with the barrels and locks inset with a silver demon mask cast in low relief, signed brass rounded locks with linear borders and each inset with a silver demon mask on the tail, the cocks and the steel regions are chiseled in low relief, the steel areas are decorated en suite with the muzzles and the cocks which are retained by screws with the heads formed as grotesque masks cut in relief throughout with silver demon masks caps. Trigger guards with pierced leafy finials en suite with the side-plates, strongly shaped baluster ramrod pipes, and escutcheons formed as silver demon mask ovals suspended within a pierced scroll work frame with coronet above. One of the hammers and hammer screw is replaced, expertly copied. Metal has been cleaned in a European manner, sharp and crisp. One of the ramrods have been replaced. Stocks are excellent, and a protective coat of preservative added to protect the wood. $12,000 - $15,000 134
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Engraved Powder Horn in the Manner of the Pointed Tree Carver
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285 Engraved Powder Horn in the Manner of the Pointed Tree Carver The subject matter of this French and Indian War horn consists of quite a large British Great Seal with all the usual trappings and legends executed in a professional manner. Beneath this is an unlabeled cityscape again larger than usual. To its left a well-detailed four bastion fort and to its left a windmill. Directly above this edifice is another mill in apparently different, but period hand. This mill is very lightly engraved and without disturbing any of the other motifs. This view is doubtless the city of New York, the fortification being Fort George its site today’s “Battery Park” on the southernmost tip of Manhattan. The style of the engraving closely parallels that of the so called ‘Pointed Tree Carver’ (a 20th century moniker). The cataloger of this horn who has personally examined 60 of his works - not all with painted trees - believes it is not his hand.
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Overall on the outside curve 15”original flat, pine baseplug 2.75” in diameter cut with three indistinct initials and the date “1758”. There is a rudimentary lobe which contains a brass staple to retain the carrying strap. This may be a period repair, beneath it is a 1/2” crack by the staple securing it from further opening. The neck displays three relief rings , the lower having a 1.25” area of old fracturing - a common occurrence for these. The uppermost contains two worm holes roughly 1/16” and 3/16” in diameter. The faceted spout has long ago been shortened approximately 5/8”. The wooden stopper is modern. Long ago there has been applied a very thin coat of shellac or varnish, now quite darkened. If this were to be professionally removed - only someone who has accomplished this with other powder horns - this horn would be immeasurably enhanced. This early horn displays a pleasing untouched dark patina. Excellent condition. $4,000 - $6,000 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Engraved 1775 Dated Powder Horn of Josiah Emerson with Lexington & Concord History
286 Engraved 1775 Dated Powder Horn of Josiah Emerson with Lexington & Concord History with Docs Accompanying this horn is a dossier of 37 pages, all acquired through various official sources, concerning the ancestors, military service and descendants of the original owner, Josiah Emerson (1738/40-1827) of Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts. Overall 17” on the outside curve including the original, domed, hardwood baseplug 2 3/4” in diameter. It appears that the carrying strap was secured to the plug by a group of very small iron nail with fragments remaining. No attachment device had ever been put into the center of the plug nor is there any indication that there had once been a lobe extending from the rim of the horn. Architecturally, the horn is gracefully fashioned possessing an untouched very pleasing cream color over its main body. The neck and spout, the latter faceted, are a light to dark brown. There are two old thin surface abrasions at the extreme tip which are not offensive. The strap retaining ring is of an undulating design. In a large panel comprised of a series of wavy borders is the inscription “1775 JOSIAH EMERSON”, at either end of the pannel are simple foliate designs accompanied by a lone chicken, encircling the neck beneath the engrailed edge there is a swag border. This is an attractive horn, very solid and well-preserved and of the type carried by the common soldier in the American Revolution - perhaps created by the patriot himself. $2,000 - $4,000
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287 Indian Captured Harper’s Ferry Musket .69 caliber, 29.5” round barrel, lockplate marked Harper’s Ferry dated 1828. Brass tacked stock. Stock has been altered by Indians during the period of use. Very interesting rawhide sling with loops to carry the musket. All metal has some pitting and a nice untouched patina. This is an excellent example of an American Indian used and altered musket. $1,000 - $1,500
288 English Flintlock Trade Rifle .58 caliber, 41” barrel, lockplate dated 1813 with the initials T V M. Walnut stock with brass furniture. Barrel and lockplate with nice even patina. Original Flint. Stock has a couple of cracks on the left side opposite side of the lock. Walnut stock with some nicks and dings. Overall an excellent example of Indian used trade rifle. $1,000 - $1,650
289 Flintlock Trade Fowler .630 caliber smoothbore, 52.5” octagonal to round barrel, markings appear on the top of barrel but are not legible. Lock is a replacement. Proper style for the period. Brass furniture, walnut stock. Barrel with nice dark brown patina. Lock has been browned to match the barrel. Barrel more than likely was re-converted back to flint. Brass with nice dark patina. $1,500 - $2,500
290 Early Long Land Pattern Brown Bess Musket .70 caliber, 46” round barrel with English proofs at the breech on the left side. Early banana-shaped flintlock, 7” long. Beveled hammer with rounded pan. Brass buttplate, brass triggerguard, brass sideplate, brass escutcheon plate behind the tang. Brass ramrod ferrules. Walnut stock. Barrel has some pitting around the touch hole and spreading onto the barrel the barrel begins to smooth out with a nice dark patina that is untouched. Then the forward section between the middle ferrule and front ferrule has been cleaned lightly. Lock and hammer are grey and pitted. Brass has been cleaned and began to age. The front nosecap is a replacement. Stock has a dry look with a section that has been replaced in the front, between the middle ferrule and the nosecap. Stock has some nicks and dings. Overall this is a very rare pre-Revolutionary War military long arm that seldom is seen and for sale. Great French and Indian War item. $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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291 French Model 1777 Flintlock Musket Dated 1814 .69 caliber, 44” barrel. The breech of the barrel is marked with a B 1814, with the area above the pan marked with several proofs. The tang is marked M 1777. The lockplate is marked with a diamond proof, and Manuf, Imp. de St. Etienne. The walnut stock features a cut out cheek piece, along with three barrel bands, a trumpet head ramrod, sling swivels and a finger groove triggerguard. The barrel has a grey and plum mottled patina, with light peppering around the breech. All furniture has a dark and aged patina, with clear markings throughout. The stock has several nicks and dings, with the letters PAM carved into the left of the butt. The bore could use a light cleaning and the action is good. $1,200 - $1,600
292 Militia Rifle By Pomeroy .69 caliber, 36.75” round barrel length. The only marking is on lockplate in front of hammer, Pomeroy. Has walnut stock with brass buttplate, triggerguard, sidelock, fore end cap and three ramrod pipes. Has button-head steel ramrod. Lockplate, trigger, hammer, frizzen and barrel all have a brown finish. There is a bayonet lug at the end of the muzzle. The walnut stock has scratches, nicks and dings; crescent moon-shaped crack runs from upper tang to rear of lockplate. The brass parts all have an untouched patina. The lockplate, hammer, frizzen, trigger and barrel all have a light pitting that is blending to a nice untouched brown patina. Markings are sharp and bore has some pitting, but can clean to better. Overall condition is very good. $1,500 - $2,500
293 Second Model Virginia Flintlock Rifle .45 caliber, 42” octagonal barrel marked near the breech “13.” Notched rear sight with blade front sight. Lockplate marked Virginia Manufactory Richmond and dated 1809. Flat-style lockplate with beveled edge, Flat hammer, round pan fixed to the lockplate. Brass mounted with four-piece patchbox. Walnut stock with cheek piece and molding incised carved running parallel with the barrel and ramrod channel. Barrel has been lightly cleaned leaving a light patina. Nice sharp edges. Barrel has been relined. Lockplate and hammer with a blue-to-brown look and sharp markings. Brass still retains a gilt finish. Stock is excellent with the initials “AC” carved into the cheek piece. Stock has some nicks and dings with nice sharp lines old untouched patina. James W. Blackburn Collection $4,500 - $5,500 138
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294 Model An VIII Single-Shot Flintlock Pistol French. .69 caliber, 7.4” round smooth bore barrel. Original flint, proof marked, lock has brass pan and is marked with a small circle over an “S;” action in good working order. Walnut stock marked “SOUBOT” and “RF;” brass furniture. Complete with iron ramrod. Good. Bore with light surface oxidation, will clean to good or better. Stock cracked above the triggerguard. $2,000 - $2,500
295 Model 1805 Harper’s Ferry Pistol Dated 1807 .54 caliber 10 1/8” round smooth bore barrel. Barrel marked with serial number 580 and depressed US and Eagle Head proofs. Iron lock with teat at rear marked HARPERS / FERRY / 1807 in three lines at tail and with spread-winged eagle over US between the flat reinforced cock and the pan. Brass furniture, walnut stock, wood ram rod. About good overall as re-converted to flint. Over sized touch hole. Pan re-welded to lock, associated flintlock battery replaced. Mechanically functional. Barrel and lock with a mottled gray patina. Brass with a dark, uncleaned appearance. Stock about good with numerous dings and surface mars, as well as some deeper dents and gouges, minor crack in the grip and some wood missing forward of the lock. $4,000 - $6,000
296 Model 1805 Harper’s Ferry Pistol Dated 1807 .54 caliber 10 1/8” round smooth bore barrel. Barrel marked with serial number 127 and depressed Eagle Head proof, “US” proof not visible. Iron lock with teat at rear marked HARPERS / FERRY / 1807 in three lines at tail and with spread-winged eagle over US between the flat reinforced cock and the pan. Brass furniture, walnut stock, wood ram rod with brass tip. Oval German silver escutcheon at wrist. This pistol is reference on page 35 of Rick Hudak’s Harper’s Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkins - The Classic Arms of the Early Years. About good overall. A very high quality re-conversion to flint. Significant pitting at breech and touch hole, typical of percussion flash erosion. Pan re-welded to lock, associated flintlock battery replaced. Mechanically functional. Barrel and lock with a deep plum brown patina. Brass lightly cleaned to bright. Stock about good as repaired and refinished, with a break through the grip artfully repaired and another through the lock mortise cleanly repaired as well. A very attractive pistol that displays like 5-figure gun without the associated cost. $5,000 - $7,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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297 Matched Pair Of Ketland Flintlock Indian Trade Pistols .56 caliber, 7 7/8� brass barrel. Both barrels feature remnants of London proof marks, and the tops are both marked London, within an engraved square with a ball finial. The locks are marked W. Ketland & Co. Both pistols feature brass furniture, including triggerguards, sideplates, buttcaps, sideplates, thumbrests and ferrules. The same three leaf engraving appears on the tang, the triggerguard and the buttcap. Each pistol includes a wooden ramrod. The brass on each pistol has some stains and dings. The stocks have some slight nicks and dings. The frizzens are loose, with the hammer also loose on one, however the actions on both are functional. The bores are good but could use a cleaning. One of the pistols has an age crack forward of the triggerguard and below the muzzle of the barrel on the stock. $2,500 - $4,000
298 Fringed Hunting Pouch and Horn From the Jim Ritchie Collection Fringed flap and pouch, with a horn that has a turned spout. The bag is in somewhat of a deteriorated state. The strap is not detached but very distressed. The horn has a nice patina. $1,500 - $2,500
299 French Flintlock Pistol .510 bore diameter, 6.5� tapered round barrel, Lock marked Coulange, Iron mounted, the stock made of fruitwood. Mouldings around the lock and engraved iron sideplate. Engraved iron triggerguard, with carved mouldings outlining the triggerguard. Raised carving behind the tang. Original flint, lock and barrel with nice even patina. Stock has nice untouched patina. Carving is excellent. Iron furniture with nice even patina that matches very well with the rest of the metal. $1,000 - $1,500 140
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300 Militia Dragoon Brass Scale Breast Strap, 1810-1830 Leather with brass scales attached along the full length. The center displays a brass heart shaped Martingale plate embossed with a charging Dragoon. Good. Retains all the brass scales, brass has very light patina. Strap ends appear to have been cut off. Leather shows normal age and service wear. John Ashworth Collection $1,500 - $2,500
301 Folky Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1818 Measures 10.5” through the curve. Marked near the base and above the wood pegs “Rogers Carlton NBD”. Many different images and scenes are depicted on this horn. There are several Masonic images such as the square and compass. Naval scene using several ships and a canoe. Several varieties of animals and fish including a snake, birds and patriotic eagle motif. There are geometric shapes and religious symbols. Image of woman with naked breast and a gentleman firing a rifle. This is a fine example of a folky engraved horn with many different images and scenes. Maintaining an untouched yellowing patina. Missing the throat and spout. $3,000 - $5,000
302 Early Dagger 5.25” spear point blade, Silver mounted with silver scabbard. Original ivory handle. Excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
303 Engraved Texas Powder Horn Dated 1821 This horn depicts numerous engraved birds including Texas Prairie chicken, grouse, owl, roosters and a peacock. Three dogs are shown on the horn, two of which are engaged in a dog fight. Other figures depicted are a large open mouthed snake, a man with a cane holding a rabbit by its rear leg, a matador with a sword being attacked by a charging bull, a fish and a fox standing on its hind legs wearing an apron and wielding a rifle. Names on the horn include (in all capital letters) ABE LIRA, PABO ABE DE, ELTO RO, PABORREAL, LAZORRAIEL GALLO, ELLOBOIEL, PERRO, LAMATO and MARCELINO SANZMINGEZ 1821. In 1821 Mexico won its independence from Spain. 10.25” overall length. The horn is missing the base and the top section and has been cut off during its period of use. Two of the holes in the horn have remnants of leather that appear to have been there a long time. There is also a cork plug that has been inserted in the smaller end of the horn. The horn has a nice untouched patina with a great dark yellow-to-brown color. $1,000 - $2,000
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304 Model 1816 Musket with Butterfield Priming System .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. Lock is marked on the front Butterfields Patent Dec 11, 1855 Philada. Marked in the rear of lockplate Phila 1836. A copper band over the top barrel about .5” from the breech. Walnut stock with three barrel bands and a extra iron strap on the bottom just behind the rear barrel band. What is interesting about this conversion is that it is a one-of-kind; the barrel was made so it would tip up. There is a specimen illustrated in the book by Lewis Winant, Early Percussion Firearms, 1959: page 190. All metal surfaces have an even brown patina and covered evenly with pitting. The lock markings in front are not readable; markings in the rear are readable. Stock, however, has is very sharp and crisp with nice sharp line and blackened open-grained look with a very crisp cartouche “NWP.” Nathan W. Patch was a Ordinance inspector from 1831-1849. This is a very rare conversion of the breechloading system. $2,000 - $4,000
305 Model 1830 Springfield Cadet .56 caliber, 36” barrel length. Markings on lockplate in front of hammer of eagle motif over “US” and at the rear end of lock plate in three lines Spring over Field over 1830. On barrel at breech is marked with an image of an eagle head over “V” over “148.” Stock is marked with an “R” behind trigger guard. Walnut stock with brown finished buttplate, trigger guard, trigger, hammer, frizzen, barrel bands and barrel. Lock is case colored. This musket is in very good condition. The walnut stock is in good condition with scratches, nicks and dings. There is a small repair on the stock on the right side repairing a crack along the lockplate. The lockplate has traces of case color and the markings are very sharp and crisp. The buttplate, triggerguard, trigger, hammer, frizzen, barrel bands and barrel have light pitting that blends to a nice even brown patina. The bore does have some pitting, but can clean to better. Ramrod is missing. Overall condition is very good. $4,500 - $5,000
306 Model 1816 Whitney Musket Converted to Percussion .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. Rear of barrel marked US JC P in oval on the left side at breech. To the left of the markings is a “4.” Tang is dated 1827. Lockplate marked in the front of hammer U.S. P&E.W. Blake; in the rear in an oval New Haven and dated 1827. Bolster-style conversion with flat-style hammer. Walnut stock with barrel bands. Barrel is smooth with brown patina. Pitting around the percussion bolster and spreading up onto the barrel. Lockplate is nice and crisp with a mottled grey appearance. Triggerguard, buttplate and barrel bands have been lightly cleaned. Stock is excellent with few nicks and dings, a mint cartouche of “JC” in an oval. Nice open-grained wood. $1,000 - $1,500 142
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307 Model 1842 Aston Percussion Single Shot Pistol Belonging To Col. Joseph C. Audenried .54 caliber, 8.5” round barrel with military marks on the left side of barrel. barrel pitted at nipple. Brass furniture with walnut stock. Lockplate marked H. Aston; on the rear of lockplate dated 1846. Tang dated 1846, captured ram-rod. Sub-inspector’s initials are visible on the barrel. Hammer and lock are dull. Stock has some nicks and dings with visible cartouches on the left flat opposite the lock. chip on hammer. $1,500 - $3,000
308 U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol By Robert Johnson .54 caliber, 8.5” smoothbore round barrel. The barrel is stamped U.S. / NWP / P. A small H. is stamped on the left of the breech, and is also present on the triggerguard. The lock is marked U.S. / R. Johnson / Middn Conn. and is dated 1841. The left side of the walnut stock bears two inspector’s cartouches, a JH and a WAT. With button headed ramrod on a swivel. All metal parts are finished bright. The NWP markings on the barrel indicate that this was possibly for Naval use, however an anchor marking is not present. All metal parts have the original bright and shiny finish, with only the slightest of blemishes on the lock and buttcap/strap. The Stock is in excellent condition. The top jaw of the lock is missing. The bore and action are excellent. $1,900 - $2,700
309 Engraved Powder Horn By Tansel Measures 10.5” in length through the curve. Has smooth throat with raised ring around the spout. Wood base with Indian tacks covering the base and wood pegs. The raised ring is dated 1841. Consistent with Tansel horns are the engraved eagle motif holding a banner in the beak that reads “E Pluribus Unum”. A shield is present in the middle of the eagle body with one talon holding an olive branch and the other talon holding 5 arrows. Under the eagle motif is a date in a rectangular banner “1848”, with the “4” engraved backwards. An engraved hunting scene showing 2 dogs chasing 3 deer. A beautiful and pleasing untouched yellowing patina throughout. The Indian tacks have a golden to brown untouched patina. Overall this is very good to excellent in condition and a very good example of a Tansel horn. $2,500 - $4,000
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310 US Dragoon Bridel, Bit and Breast Strap Set, ca. 1850 Brass Dragoon style curb bit has Federal eagle embossed bosses. Black leather bridle has yellow and blue painted head straps and brass rosettes on yellow backing. The black leather breast strap has a lead filled brass heart shaped eagle embossed Martingale plate and brass discs. Good. Has some crazing on the finish, a few torn and broken straps but all are present. John Ashworth Collection $3,000 - $5,000
312 Early Dragoon Officer’s Brigadoon Pattern Double Bridle ca. 1840 Iron Dragoon curb bit retains large traces of brass veneer, serpentine scroll side bars and brass embossed federal eagle and floral motif rosettes. Black leather bridle with yellow painted cavesson trimmed in light blue, brass sunburst rosettes and an iron snaffle bit with leather reins Good. Leather crazed but complete and flexible. Bit has areas of pitting. John Ashworth Collection $1,500 - $3,000 144
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311 Early US Dragoon’s Bridle, Bit and Breast Strap, Mexican War Era Has a Model 1847 red brass clad iron Dragoon curb bit with chain, bridle of black leather with yellow and blue painted head straps, brass buckles and nickel rosettes on red leather discs. Breast strap of yellow and blue painted leather matching the head straps. Good. Overall crazing on the leather finish, normal age and service wear. John Ashworth Collection $2,500 - $4,500
313 Mexican War Era Dragoon Valise 18” long, 6.25” diameter, dark blue wool covered body with black leather trim. Ends have plain brass bosses with raised rims. Interior lined in early blue and white floral block print cotton. Complete with iron buckles but the billet straps closing the flap are broken off. Good. Wool has moderate scattered mothing and tracking, leather finish worn on the edges, cotton lining breaking with minor loss. John Ashworth Collection $1,000 - $2,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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314 Spanish Jintea Attakapas Saddle ca. 1830 Brown leather covered wooden tree of Spanish - Louisiana Cajun design origins with a very tall saddle horn and high cantle, harness leather covered back jockey and skirts. Has iron furniture with brass decorative tacks. Has very thick wood block stirrups carved to represent an owl. Cinch straps appear to be older replacements, cinch lacking. The Attakapas saddle, named after a native American tribe in southwest Louisiana, was a popular style with southern cattleman in the Antebellum period. Like other southern civilian saddles they were pressed into Confederate military service. This particular saddle in featured on page 53 of Knopp, Made in the C.S.A., Saddle Makers of the Confederacy Good. Has moderate age and service wear with small areas of leather loss, heaviest on the horn, crazing on the skirt and back jockey leather. John Ashworth Collection $3,000 - $6,000
315 Eagle Pommel Officer’s Saddle ca. 1830 Half Spanish pattern saddle with black patent leather padded trapunto quilted seat, cast brass eagle head pommel and high padded cantle. Has harness leather skirts and stirrup straps with iron stirrups. Underside lined in padded linen. Complete with a woven web girth strap. These eagle head pommel saddles were popular with both regular army and militia officers during the pre-Civil War period. Good. Moderate to heavy service wear, leather split on the edge of the cantle with some loss. Most of the finish flaked off of the skirts. Lining edges worn and frayed. John Ashworth Collection $4,000 - $7,000
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316 Eagle Pommel Officer’s Half Spanish Saddle ca. 1830 Black leather covered “Half Spanish” tree with cast brass eagle head pommel horn and high cantle, iron hardware. Skirts are studded with plain brass domed conchos. Padded on the underside. Has brass stirrups. Complete with a permanently attached blue wool and canvas shabraque trimmed on the edge in double white bands. Typical of the saddles used in the Texas War of Independence and the Mexican War. Good. Leather shows normal age and service wear, crazing and a small repair on the left skirt. Cantle edge worn and repaired with modern brads. The wool shabraque is heavily mothed. John Ashworth Collection $4,000 - $6,000
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317 Eagle Pommel Officer’s Saddle with Pad and Shabraque ca. 1830 Half Spanish saddle has a cast brass eagle head pommel horn, padded cantle has scrolled decorative stitching. Seat has a removable tooled leather cover the also services as a skirt. Seat under covered with blue striped. Complete with embossed iron stirrups. Lot also includes a buff leather and linen saddle pad and a dark blue trimmed white wool shabraque, lined in linen canvas. The latter two items date later than the saddle, probably 1860 to 1880, as they show mostly machine stitching. Good. Leather finish has crazing, age and service wear along with some modern repairs. The shabraque has moderate to heavy mothing and staining. Saddle pad worn with some seam separation. John Ashworth Collection $7,000 - $9,000
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318 Eagle Head Pommel US Officer’s Saddle with Stirrup Half Spanish pattern saddle with black patent leather padded trapunto quilted seat trimmed in red, possibly indicating the original owner was an artillery man. Has a cast brass eagle head pommel horn and high cantle, tooled brown leather skirts and iron furniture. Complete with well cast brass stirrups and a woven web girth. Underside padded and lined with white linen. A Mexican War period saddle popular with regular and militia officers from the 1830s through the Civil War. Good. Expected age and service wear, red trim cracked with moderate loss. Crazing on the skirt leather, lining and girth stained. John Ashworth Collection $5,000 - $8,000
319 Mexican Sinaloa Saddle on a Jineta Pattern Tree ca. 1840 A fine example of a traditional Mexican saddle. The rawhide covered Jineta pattern wooden tree reflects Moorish origins with an high, leather trimmed cantle and carved horn. The removable brown leather mochila is heavily tooled in traditional floral patterns with the long flaps covering large pockets. The underside is padded with contemporary replacement burlap. Complete with wood stirrups covered with large Mexican style leather hoods. A similar saddle is known to have been owned by Mexican General Santa Ana. Very good. Presents only normal age and and service wear. John Ashworth Collection $7,000 - $9,000
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320 Triplett & Scott Repeating Carbine .50 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 3168. Sling swivels on the top and bottom of the buttstock. Left side of frame marked Meridan Mfg Co Meridan Conn. Marked Kentucky on the frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Metal has nice sharp lines and crisp marking. Most of the metal has an even mottled grey look mixing with light brown patina. Bore is fair. Stock and forearm have some nicks and dings. A very old repair on the left side of stock in the wrist. $1,000 - $1,500
321 Model 1847 Springfield Artillery Musketoon .69 caliber, 26” round barrel, marked on the barrel near the breech “V P Eagle” lockplate marked Springfield and dated 1854. Fitted with a bayonet lug for angular bayonet. Walnut stock. All metal is grey mixing with some pitting and staining. Walnut stock is good with some nicks and dings. No cartouche and missing ramrod. $1,000 - $1,500
322 Model 1861 Type II Richmond Rifled-Musket with Civilan Alteration .58 caliber, 40” round barrel length bored out to smooth, NSN, lock has markings “C.S.” over “Richmond, Va.”. Behind the hammer is dated “1862”. Iron mountings with walnut stock. This is a type II Rifled Musket and which the stock has been period cut down, fore end cap and welded ram rod pipes added. This was not uncommon for a Confederate Veteran to do with a musket after the war for personal use. All mountings show pitting that is blending to an even dark patina. The stock shows heavy use with a crack in the forearm extended to the front of the lock. Added circle emblem to the right side of the butt stock. Replaced ram rod is cracked. Bore is pitted. $1,000 - $1,500
323 1st Type P.S. Justice Rifled-Musket .69 caliber, 39” barrel length, NSN, marking on top of the barrel at the breech “P.S. Justice” over “Philadelphia”. “54” marked on the right side of the barrel above the lock. The lock is marked “US” next to “P.S. Justice” over “Philadelphia”. Iron mountings with a tulip head ramrod. Bayonet lug at top of barrel. Long range rear sight with walnut stock. Iron mountings have a nice silvery gray blending with a darker plum patina. Markings are good. The stock has nicks and dings consistent with age and use. The bore is good showing the rifling with some pitting. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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324 Smith’s Breech-Loading Civil War Carbine .50 caliber, 21.6” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 9051, stamped “L.F.R.” on the left flat of barrel. Marked on the left side of frame with Smith’s 1857 patent information, three line supplier’s address and three line manufacturer’s address. Mechanism functions well. Walnut forearm and buttstock stamped with two inspectors’ cartouches on the left wrist. Lacks one triggerguard tang screw. Very good, with considerable original case hardening visible on the frame. Barrel latching spring with much original blue, the balance of the carbine a mottled gray brown patina. Tight lock up with no barrel wobble, very good bore. Front sight blade a tall “shooters” replacement. A great carbine for N-SSA skirmishing. $1,000 - $2,000
325 Starr Percussion Carbine .54 caliber, 21” stepped round barrel, S/N 1096. Two-piece leaf rear sight. Patent markings on the tang, and company mark on barre. Marked in two lines on the lock Starr Arms Co/Yonkers New York. Case colored frame, walnut stock and forearm. With brass barrel band and brass buttplate. Very good. Barrel with mostly smooth brown patina and scattered surface oxidation, minor roughness and pinpricking. Traces of case coloring present on receiver, fire blue on sight leaf. Very good bore, mechanically functional. Visible sub-inspection marks at left breech and on stock comb, forward of buttplate. Wood with bumps, dings and wear. A nice untouched example. $1,000 - $1,500
326 Gallager Percussion Carbine .52 caliber, 22” round barrel with blade front and two leaf rear sights, S/N 9104. Lockplate marked MANUFACTD BY/RICHARDSON & OVERMAN,/PHILADA in three lines, over serial number 9104. Gallager patent mark at tail of lock. Walnut stock with iron furniture including a two-piece iron patch box and sling bar with saddle ring, leaf rear sight. About good to very good overall. Metal with dull gray patina and scattered light surface oxidation, staining and light pinpricking. Very good bore. Mechanically functional. Wood with bumps, dings and mars, no visible cartouche, a small diamond and the number “86” are lightly scratched in the reverse of the stock. $1,000 - $1,500 148
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327 Wm. Jenks Percussion Carbine .54 caliber, 24.25” barrel. Top flat of barrel marked with RP/P The lock is marked N.P. Ames/Springfield/Mass behind hammer and WM. Jenks at tail. Walnut stock with brass barrel bands, trigger guard and buttplate. Sling ring in trigger guard tang. Breech with oval loading aperture and rifled bore. Good overall. Lock with traces of case coloring, metal with brownish patina and scattered surface oxidation, wood with wear, bumps & dings. 1 1/2” crack at upper rear of lock plate. Mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
328 Special Model 1861 Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Co. Contract Rifle-Musket .58 caliber, 40” barrel. The barrel has the standard folding leaf sight, and is marked with a VP over an eagle head (lightly visible) and Steel at the breech. The lock is marked L. G. & Y. / Windsor - VT., with a U.S. under an eagle motif, and dated 1862 at the rear. The left of the stock has an inspector’s cartouche. Walnut stock with tulip headed ramrod, three barrel bands, leather sling and U.S. marked buttplate. The right side of the stock has the initials H.A.S. carved into it. The barrel and lock are finished bright, with some light peppering and oxidization at the breech. The eagle motif is obscured from the bolster. The stock has a micro-crack behind the lock, but is in good overall condition. The bore and action are good. $1,000 - $1,500
329 Civil War E. Whitney Mississippi Rifle .54 caliber, 33” barrel, Notched rear barrel sight, brass blade front sight. Lockplate marked E. Whitney U.S. N. Haven dated 1851, Brass patchbox, sideplate and bands. Bugle head shaped ramrod. Later style leather sling. Walnut stock. Barrel has a dark e-blued look. No barrel proofs. Brass with nice patina. Stock shows use with some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to very good. $1,000 - $1,500
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330 Spencer Model 1860 Carbine 56-50 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 31755, marked on top of the frame Spencer Repeating Arms Company, Boston Mass with patent dates in three lines. Walnut stock. Overall very good. Has nice even plum look. Stock and forearm has a deep dark red look with some nicks and dings. Bore is good and will clean to better. $1,000 - $2,000
331 Hall Model 1843 Carbine .52 caliber rifled bore with .58 chamber, 21” barrel. Top of breech marked US/S. North/Middltn/Conn/1852. Breech marked “STEEL”, left flat with J.H. inspection. Walnut stock. Known as the “Freemont Hall”, one of 5,000 M-1842 Hall carbines sold as surplus by the New York Arsenal in August of 1861 to arms speculators backed by J.P. Morgan for $3.50 each and “modified” for use of .58 caliber ammunition by enlarging the chamber to approximately .58 and rifling the barrel, but leaving it in the original .52 caliber! The guns were subsequently sold to General John C. Fremont’s command in St. Louis for $22, resulting in Congressional investigation into what became known as the “Hall Carbine Affair.” A scarce example of a historically important Civil War used carbine. About very good. Metal with clear markings throughout, and a smooth pewter patina with some lightly scattered age staining and minor surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, bore very good, with crisp rifling. Stock with bumps and dings and a light coat of old varnish. Faint WAT cartouche visible on right flat, behind receiver. $1,250 - $1,750
332 Model 1861 Whitney-Plymouth Navy Rifle .69 caliber, 34.25” rifled round barrel, octagonal at the breech with proof marks, saber bayonet lug and long range rear sight. Tang stamped with the S/N 3392. Lockplate marked with a large eagle over “WHITNEYVILLE”, action functions properly. Two band walnut stock, clear cartouche on the side flat, rank numbers stamped on the wrist and the buttstock comb. A brass disc stamped with the number “30” is nailed on the right buttstock. Iron furniture includes a trigger guard with finger spur and a correct pattern contemporary replacement ramrod. Very good with untouched brown patina on most metal and crisp stock with clear markings throughout. A very nice example. $1,500 - $3,000 150
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333 Model 1816 Percussion Remington-Maynard Conversion Rifled Musket .69 caliber, 42.25” rifled round barrel proof marked at the breech with long range rear sight. Tang dated and marked 1857 and with C/B/98 bayonet mating mark Lock has complete and fully functioning Maynard tape primer mechanism, plate marked “REMINGTON’S / ILION N.Y. / 1857 / U.S.” Three band walnut stock with iron furniture and two cartouches on the side flat. Complete with correct iron ramrod with dished button head, modified for use with elongate ball ammunition. Very good with a smooth even plum brown patina over most of the metal surfaces with clear markings. Good bore with strong rifling. Stock is crisp with usual minor bumps and dings. A particularly pleasing example of one of the 20,000 muskets so altered at the Frankford Arsenal. $1,500 - $3,000
334 Brazilian Light Minnie Civil War Import Rifle .577 caliber, 32” rifled round barrel, octagonal at the breech with Liege proof marks, saber bayonet lug and long range rear sight. Marked in several places on the barrel and most other parts with the “D / anchor / C” maker’s logo of O.P. Dissen & Cie. Enfield style lock has engraved hammer, maker marked on both the plate and hammer, action functions properly. Two band walnut stock has iron barrel bands, brass buttplate and trigger guard, and a brass shield embossed with a Federal eagle screwed to the wrist. Complete with a correct pattern iron ramrod that is also D/anchor/C marked. Very good with crisp metal and marks and a medium pewter patina. Crisp action and good bore with scattered pitting. Wood is nice with weak OP Drissen trademark on obverse butt. Rear sight missing elevating slide. A much nicer example of these attractive Civil War import rifles than is usually encountered. $1,500 - $3,000
335 Greene Patent Breech-Loading Rifle .53 caliber, 35” barrel with bolt action breechloading percussion rifle, serial number 3857. Upper tang marked “GREENE’S PATENT / NOV. 17 1857.” Three band walnut stock with iron furniture and a compartment with hinged cover in the buttplate for a cleaning brush, now lacking. Complete with iron trumpet tipped cleaning rod. Very Good to Fine, under hammer action functions perfectly, bolt operates smoothly. Barrel and receiver turning plum with traces of blue, other parts retain much of the original finish. Fine original oval bore is bright and shiny with major axis measuring .540” and minor axis about .535”. $1,500 - $2,500
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336 Burnside Breech-Loading Carbine, 5th Model .54 caliber, 21” round barrel, S/N 6321. Breech marked “BURNSIDE PATENT / MODEL OF 1864” and serial number matching on the block. Lockplate stamped “BURNSIDE RIFLE Co. / PROVIDENCE = R.I.”, mechanism functions smoothly. Walnut stock has iron furniture, the letters “I” and “M” carved on the left buttstock. Good overall. Traces of finish remain in protected areas, with a mostly mottle gray patina. Good bore and action. Stock with numerous bumps and dings, two very faint cartouches at wrist. $1,500 - $3,000
337 Spencer Model 1860 Carbine .56-56 caliber, 22” round barrel, #37474 with six land and grooves, serial number 37474. Marked on top of receiver Spencer Repeating/Rifle Co, Boston Mass/ Pat’d March 6, 1860, in 3 lines. Walnut stock and forearm with faint cartouches. A solid example of a Civil War issued and used Spencer carbine without post-war modifications. Good to very good. Metal with a dull pewter patina and scattered oxidized staining and pinpricking. Receiver darker gray with light pitting. Mechanically functional, good bore, correct original magazine tube and rear sight. Wood with dents and dings, lightly sanded, 2 faint cartouches present at rear of sling bar, 1 1/2” crack at rear of forend on reverse. $1,500 - $2,000
338 US Springfield Model 1855 Rifle with Maynard Tape Primer System .58 caliber, 40” barrel. Lockplate marked US Springfield and dated 1858. Three barrel bands, walnut stock. Maynard tape primer system. Very good with fully functional Maynard priming system. Lightly cleaned with scattered minor surface oxidation on metal. Traces of cartouches visible on flat. Good bore. $1,500 - $2,000
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339 P.S. Justice Type II Rifled Musket .69 caliber, 39.25” rifled round barrel proofed on the breech with three leaf rear sight. S/N 2499 / P stamped on the tang and repeated on the trigger guard. Re-used M1816 lockplate marked “US / M.T. WICKHAM” and “P.S. JUSTICE / PHILADa”, action functions properly. Three band walnut stock with brass furniture including the double curved trigger guard and two piece patch box. Complete with iron tulip tip ramrod. Very good to fine, retains much original brown mixed with a chocolate age patina, with scattered light surface oxidation. Very good bore, front sight replaced, original rear sight present. Wood about fine overall with some light scuffs and mars, but very crisp. A tremendously better example of these historically important early Civil War contract muskets than is typically encountered on the market today. $2,000 - $3,000
340 Colt Special Model 1861 Rifled Musket .58 caliber, 40” rifled round barrel, octagonal at the breech. Marked on the breech with a “V P” and eagle, inspector’s initials “W.P” and dated on the top flat “1863”. Eagle stamped on the bolster, lockplate marked “US / COLT’S Pt F.A Mfg Co / HARTFORD Ct” and dated “1863”, action functions properly. Three band walnut stock with iron furniture, side flat marked with two cartouches. Complete with the iron ramrod. Very good overall. Mottled gray patina with clear markings, sub-inspections present on barrel at left breech, and on stock comb. Good bore, stock solid with expected bumps, dings and mars. $2,000 - $3,000
341 Model 1819 Hall Percussion Conversion Breech-Loading Rifle .54 caliber, 32.75” round rifled barrel. Converted from flint to percussion. Marked on top of breech “J.H. HALL / H. FERRY / US / 1831”, action functions properly. Three band walnut stock has iron furniture. Complete with iron ramrod. Fine. Retains much original lacquer brown finish on the barrel and frame with some lightly scattered minor surface oxidation. Very good bore. Stock with usual bumps and dings but very crisp and without the usually encountered repaired crack behind the receiver. A much nicer than usually encountered example. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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342 Cosmopolitan Contract Type Civil War Carbine .52 caliber, 19” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N T4467, rear sight has been relpaced. Frame marked “UNION RIFLE”, lockplate marked “GWYN & CAMPBELL / PATENT /1862 / HAMILTON, O.” Complete with distinctive rounded hammer and serpentine lever, mechanism functions properly. Walnut buttstock with iron plate. Good overall, void of finish with oxidized gray and brown patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with visible rifling. Rear sight reattached to frame, sight ladder a correct pattern modern replacement. Stock with expected wear. $2,500 - $4,500
343 S.C. Robinson Confederate Sharps Type Carbine, Second Type .52 caliber, 21” barrel, S/N 5416. Marked Richmond, VA at the top of the breech of the barrel, with the serial number marked at the rear of the lockplate and on the upper tang. Saddle base missing the bar and ring. With brass buttplate. The barrel, breech, hammer and lockplate all have a mottled grey patina with traces of blue throughout. The stock has nicks and dings throughout, with small age cracks near the fore end of the forearm. The nipple has a slight chip to it. The action is smooth. The bore is in good condition and could use a cleaning. Rifle tang has a period repair, with a small piece of brass formed to match the back of the tang. It was noted by the consignor that Dr. John M. Murphy told him this was a high number and one of the last to be made. $3,000 - $5,000
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344 Ames Navy Box Lock Single Shot Pistol .52 caliber, 6” barrel, with military markings at breech RC over P. Lockplate marked N.P Ames, Springfield, Mass. Marked USN and dated 1845 at rear. Walnut stock with brass furniture with captivated ramrod. Barrel and lock with pitting and is grey-to-brown. Stock with nicks and dings. Brass furniture has nice patina. $800 - $1,200
345 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver .31 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 43828. With matching numbers throughout except cylinder with 4445. Two Line Barrel Address Saml Colt New-York City. Five-shot cylinder with stagecoach scene. With silver-plated brass trigger guard and grip-straps and walnut grips. The barrel has a strong blue finish remaining with small blemishes. The frame has a light blue case color. Some of the silver is still present on the backstrap and trigger guard. The scene on the cylinder is crisp and present and evenly matches the rest of the revolver. Cylinder still retains the original cylinder pins, some what battered but intact. The left grip has an old repair, otherwise the grips are in good condition. The bore is in very good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
346 Savage Navy Model Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 6 3/4” octagonal barrel, numbered 948 and 39 on the right frame, under the grips. Savage and patent date markings on frame strap in 3 lines. Six-shot round cylinder. Heartshaped trigger guard and trigger. Blued barrel, hinged loading lever, frame and backstrap. Two-piece walnut grips. Good, with thick brown patina overall. Mechanically functional, inspection cartouche on left grip panel. $1,000 - $1,500
347 Rogers & Spencer Army Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 3363. Visible serial numbers matching. Top-strap of cylinder marked Rogers & Spencer / Utica NY. Blue finish, walnut grips with RPB cartouche mark. Very good. Retains some original blue, crisp markings, sub-inspections throughout, mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
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348 Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 127749. All visible numbers matching, including the wedge. Colt Single line New York Address, frame, triggerguard and backstrap. Naval battle scene on the cylinder with matching serial number. Walnut grips. Very good, crisp example with some traces of original blue and case color present, with the majority a medium grayish-brown patina. Crisp markings throughout and much cylinder scene remaining. Mechanically functional. $1,000 - $1,500
349 Remington 1858 New Model Army Percussion Revolver .44 cal., 7.5” barrel, S/N 93845. Brass triggerguard; walnut grips with cartouche. Standard Remington barrel markings, US military inspection marks. Very good. Retains some original blue on frame, cylinder and loading lever, traces on barrel. Very good bore, mechanically functional. Subinspections throughout, cartouche on left grip. A nice example of a Civil War martial Remington Army. $1,000 - $1,500
350 Starr Arms Co. Model 1858 Army Double-Action Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 6” round barrel. S/N 20964 on frame, barrel and cylinder. Iron trigger guard with iron back strap. Walnut grips. Good. Retaining some original blue on the barrel web, and cylinder, rest a brownish-gray patina. Matching visible serial numbers, sub-inspections throughout, visible cartouches on the grips. Mechanically functional, but mechanism needs adjustment to release the sear at the end of the trigger travel. $1,000 - $1,500
351 Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 103153, with single line-New York Address, brass backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. The name Holmes is scratched into the bottom of the backstrap. With a copy of factory letter. All metal is gunmetal grey with some very light staining mixing in. Numbers and markings are sharp and clear. Cylinder scene is somewhat visible. Grips still retain some of the varnish finish. $1,000 - $1,500
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352 Philadelphia Single Shot Percussion Deringer .41 cal., 2” barrel. Marked on the top barrel between the silver inlaid lines and on lockplate Deringer Philadelphia. On the left side at breech a sunburst and “P”. German silver furniture; checkered walnut stock. All metal is sharp. barrel has a untouched patina. Stock is good. $1,500 - $2,000
353 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver .44 caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 144465. With single line New York Address, brass triggerguard, iron backstrap and walnut grips. All numbers match. Barrel is nice pleasing patina with some staining mixing in. Cylinder scene is somewhat faded but visible with sharp inspectors initials. Triggerguard is bright with very sharp and crisp markings. Backstrap evenly matches the barrel and cylinder. Walnut grips has some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,000
354 Conversion Of The Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver .38 CF caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 89725, frame with two-line patent markings. Remnants of the Colts patent and the US markings on the forward part of the frame. Bottom of the backstrap marked U.S.N. Single Line-Hartford Address on the barrel. One-piece walnut grips. Conversion using a serial number range in the Army-Navy range. All metal is gun metal grey with some brown patina mixing in. All edges are very sharp and crisp. Grips are very good. $3,000 - $5,000
355 Arsenal Refinished Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, Marked U.S.N. .36 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 62112. With matching numbers throughout, including the wedge. Top flat of barrel with single line New York City address. The cylinder is marked with the roll engraved Naval scene. The right side of the frame is marked Colt’s Patent overU.S. The barrel is stamped with an S, and the triggerguard is stamped with an M. The underside of the butt is marked U.S.N, and the underside of the right grip is marked I over S.C.R . Arsenal refinished blue, with walnut grips. The arsenal refinish is clean and present throughout the entirety of the pistol. All markings appear clear and crisp, with minimal wear to the cylinder. The grips are in excellent condition. The bore and action are excellent. $4,000 - $6,000
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Factory Engraved Presentation Cased 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver, Present to Hon Arthur B. Calif Oct 1855
356 Factory Engraved Presentation Cased 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver, Present to Hon Arthur B. Calif Oct 1855 .31 caliber, 4� octagonal barrel, S/N 105627 with punch dot under serial numbers. Engraved on the barrel in script Sam Colt with banners. Fully factory engraved on the barrel, frame, backstrap and triggerguard. Cylinder with stagecoach scene. Beautiful burl walnut onepiece grips. Engraved and inscribe on the backstrap J.W. Williams To Hon Arthur B. Calef 1855. Blue finish with silver plated backstrap and triggerguard. Cased in an original factory casing of Mahogany with red lining, Case is portioned with the original mold, five packets of combustible skin cartridges. Tin can of Eley Bros caps.
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Arthur Benjamin Calef (1825-1900) attended school at Wesleyan University at Middletown and studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1852 and ran a long, successful practice in his home town. An influential Republican, he was heavily involved in politics and served in a variety government positions including State Treasurer (1855-1856) and as a delegate for the 1860 Republican National Convention. He died in 1900 at age seventy five. Entire revolver was refinished many years ago. retaining most of the bright black finish. Backstrap and triggerguard retaining most of the silver plated finish. Walnut grips with most of the original varnished finish. Safety pins are still on the back of the cylinder. The engraving coverage is very close to that of a deluxe style. All numbers match. The refinish work could very well have been done by the factory. Case is excellent condition. The five packets have been opened exposing the top of the cartridges. Mold is about mint. Cap can is excellent with great label. Has an excellent look. $6,000 - $10,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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357 Conversion Of The Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver US Marked .38 CF caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 58725, Two-line patent address on the frame, marked U.S.N. also J.L.H. on the bottom of backstrap. Cylinder marked with a “P” then over J.R.G. Single Line New York Barrel Address. All numbers match. One-Piece walnut grips. All metal is sharp and crisp with very clear markings. Metal has a gunmetal grey look with some speckles of staining. Grips are very good with most of the original varnished finish, some nicks and dings. Overall this is an excellent revolver for a Martial Collector. $4,000 - $6,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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358 Non-Regulation Import Staff and Field Officer’s Sword by Horster 33” German made blade with fuller in bright finish with etched eagle and “U.S.” in frosted panels, left ricasso maker marked “F. HOSRTER / SOLINGEN”, right has an inset brass “PROVED” disc, spine marked “IRON PROOF.” Hilt has pierced iron guard with eagle and “US” motifs, iron pommel and back strap, grip wrapped in shagreen brass wire. Complete with iron scabbard with two hanger rings. Very good. Blade in bright finish, hilt and scabbard in even dark patina. $1,000 - $2,000
359 Confederate Artillery Short Sword 17.75” wide double edged blade without fuller or ricasso, unmarked. Cast brass hilt has a straight crossguard with raised border and concave drilled disc finials, the initials “WAS” scratched on one side, fish scale grip and a plain oblong pommel. Lacks the scabbard. Good. Blade in a dark finish with light surface oxidation. Cutting edge with several nicks and chips. Light age toning on the hilt. John Ashworth Collection $1,200 - $1,600
360 Confederate Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard 18.5” double edged blade with crude center fuller, unmarked. Cast brass hilt has a straight crossguard with raised border and disc finials, fish scale grip and bulbous pommel Complete with leather scabbard, broken and repaired, lacking the metal mountings. A known Confederate pattern often found in the Western theatre. Good. Blade graying with scattered darker spots, older service sharpening and a few nicks on the cutting edge. Scabbard finish worn. John Ashworth Collection $1,200 - $1,800 361 Model 1852 Navy Officer’s Sword by Ames 29” blade with fuller, etched with and eagle, “U.S.N.”, naval and military motifs, maker marked with a three line Ames address. Hilt has brass guard pierced with an oak leaf motif and “USN” on a scroll, Phrygian helmet pommel embossed with oak leafs and an eagle, grip wrapped in white rayskin and brass wire. Guard wrapped with a gold bullion knot. Complete with a brass mounted black leather scabbard, the throat marked with a three line Ames address. Good. Blade mostly bright with scattered but large dark spots and areas of surface rust. Good traces of gilt finish remain on the hilt, grip wrap slightly shrunk with a narrow gap along the length. $1,500 - $2,500
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362 Civil War Presentation Foot Officers Sword To Lt. Wm. Hudson 23rd Kentucky Infantry 32” blade with etched panels of military panoply of arms, US, E. Pluribus Unum also in a panel close to the ricasso is in an etched panel B. Kittridge Cincinnati Ohio. Stamped on the ricasso Collins & Co Hartford Conn and dated 1862, in three lines and a oval. The hilt is cast brass with U.S. and Eagle quillon, the handle is cast brass simulating rope design and wire. Scabbard of highly polished blue steel with highly embellished bands and drag. An inscription plate with presentation engraved: Presented To Lt Wm Hudson By Co G 23 Reg Ky Infantry Stone River. William Hudson enlisted on 11/11/1861 at the old Regular Army barracks in Newport, Kentucky, just across the river from Cincinnati. He was appointed 2nd Lieut in Company B, 23rd Ky Vol. Infantry to date from the same day and served with them until his promotion to 1st Lieut. in Otcober 1862, when he was transferred to Co. C. A couple months later the 23rd, as part of William Grose’s brigade, suffered 8 killed and 51 wounded at the battle of Stone River (for which Hudson was presented this sword.) In June 1863 the regiment moved south on the Tullahoma Campaign and was severely engaged at Chickamauga in late September 1863, where initially two companies were thrown out as skirmishers, “I” under Capt. Black and “C” under Lieut.
Hudson. Eventually “the fire now was very hot,” regimental commander Foy later reported. “It appeared to me as though every third man in the regiment was struck. I was struck on the right breast, the bullet going through the lapels of my overcoat, and struck a large button, glancing off, during no injury.” Ultimately the 23rd lost 10 killed and 48 wounded. Following the battle, the regiment transferred to William Hazen’s brigade and took part in the strategically important operation at Brown’s Ferry, which effectively opened Chattanooga’s supply line and led to the complete Union victory at Mission Ridge, which the 23rd helped take by direct assault. As now part of the Fourth Corps, the 23rd was present throughout the “battle of May, June, July and August”, as the soldier’s called the Atlanta Campaign. During July Hudson was promoted to Captain of his company. The regiment took part in the Fall of 1864 Tennessee Campaign, and was in line at both Franklin and Nashville. After four long years of active service, Hudson and the 23rd were finally mustered out at Victoria, Texas in December 1865. Blade is smooth and gunmetal grey with some brown staining. Brass handle has nice dark untouched patina. Scabbard has nice untouched patina. The drag is a period replacement. Great presentation sword that came through the famous B. Kittridge Arms Company. $3,000 - $5,000
363 Bowie Knife By Enoch Drabble 8”single edge clip point blade, 12.5” overall length, etched panels on each side of the blade. The left side is etched “My Country” inside large floral scroll border. Left side is also marked “Enoch Drabble” over “Celebrated Cutlery”. Right side is etched but not all legible”My Steel is Protection”. One piece rosewood handle with incised fluted carving on the pommel. German silver guard and escutcheon on left side of handle. The etching are present but not all legible on the blade. Marker’s mark is sharp and crisp. Blade is very good with minor staining that blends to a patina. German silver guard and escutcheon have an untouched patina. The handle is excellent. $2,000 - $3,500
364 IXL Bowie Knife 9.75” clip point blade, 14.75” overall length, marking on the the left side of the ricasso “Geo. Wostenholm” over “IXL”. The left side of the blade is marked in a banner “The Real IXL” over “None Are Genuine But Those Marked IXL” next to Eagle Motif over “California Knife”. Also marked on the blade is a hunting scene consisting of hunter on horse back with a pack of hunting dogs chasing a deer. Stag handle with German silver guard and pommel. Leather scabbard with brass tip and throat. The German silver pommel and guard have a nice untouched patina. The stag handle has pleasing yellow patina. The blade has sharp and crisp markings. The blade also has a couple small areas of brown staining blending to an overall plum patina. The scabbard is good with minor scratching. The throat and tip have a dark mustard patina. $1,000 - $2,000
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Civil War — Swords and Edged Weapons 365 Dahlgren Type 1 US Navy Bowie Bayonet with Scabbard 12.25” spear point single edge blade with a 6” false edge. Obverse ricasso dated “1861.” and the reverse maker marked “AMES MFc Co / CHICOPEE. / MASS.” The hilt is of heavy brass with an “S” shaped crossguard with disc finials and a muzzle ring, thick backstrap and flat pommel with the lug mortise cut the full length, and a steel lug lock spring with rounded head retaining screw. The walnut grip is cut with four finger grooves and held by three brass pins along the bottom edge. The pommel is not stamped with the inspector’s cartouche which is correct for this early type 1 variant. Complete with a black leather scabbard with brass throat with stud and drag, each held by four brass pins. Also attached is the original leather belt frog, rarely found with the bayonet. Very good. Blade has a smooth, even light gray finish and a little dried grease. Hilt metal uncleaned with spots of brown age toning and a little verdigris where it has contacted the leather frog. Wood grip has a few hairline cracks. Scabbard and frog have very light age crazing, a corner of the reverse of the frog’s belt loop has broken off and is lacking. $1,500 - $2,500
366 Arkansas Toothpick Bowie Knife 10” spear point blade, 15.25” overall length, right side of the blade etched in a banner “Arkansas Toothpick”. Top of the hilt inscribed “Manufactured for F. L. Goergen New Orleans”. German silver guard and pommel with a diamond shaped designed ebony handle. Comes with leather scabbard with metal tip. All markings are sharp and crisp. The German silver pommel and guard have an untouched patina. The ebony handle is very good with minimal wear. The blade is very good with light staining blending to a even patina. blade was sharpened during its period of use. Scabbard is very good with the metal tip having light pitting blending to a patina. $6,000 - $9,000 162
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367 Two Civil War Military Officer’s Horse Breast Straps First is of wide leather painted yellow with blue trim, has a brass heart shaped Martingale plate and discs on black patent leather backings. Second of black leather with a brass letter “B” on the heart. Good. Normal finish wear. John Ashworth Collection $1,000 - $2,000
369 US Civil War Model 1859 McClellan Saddle Enlisted issue saddle with rawhide covered seat, black harness leather skirts and straps, wooden stirrups with leather hoods, brass and iron hardware. Girth strap, stirrups. Also has a Reproduction Cavalry Felt saddle cloth. Excellent overall. $1,500 - $2,500
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368 Confederate Shay, Williamson & Co. Pattern Richmond Arsenal Officer’s Bit and Bridle Brass and iron curb bit with chain typical of those produced by Shay, Williamson & Co. of Raleigh, NC for the Richmond arsenal. Leather bridle has brass buckles and corded cotton web reins of typical Confederate construction. Good. Some moderate crazing and service wear. John Ashworth Collection $1,500 - $2,500
370 Model 1864 Union McClellan Saddle and Shabraque Late Civil War regulation pattern saddle with rawhide covered seat with brass pommel shield and strap escutcheons, iron hardware. Skirts and quarter straps of black harness leather. Original wood stirrups with leather covers, stirrups straps are contemporary replacements. Includes a blue wool covered shabraque trimmed in red and white leather, lined n black painted canvas. Saddle in good condition with one small crack in the rawhide cover, finish on the harness leather age crazed, some minor repairs. Leather remains flexible. Shabraque has moderate to heavy mothing in spots, edges worn. John Ashworth Collection $2,000 - $3,000
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371 Confederate Officer’s McClellan Pattern Saddle Confederate made wood tree covered in rawhide with a second layer of brown leather, pommel and cantle trimmed in brass. Has a “CS” embossed tinned iron pommel shield and brass strap escutcheons, all other hardware of iron. Complete with cinch straps and leather covered wood stirrups. Fair to good. Age and service worn with older repairs. Right cinch strap is a contemporary replacement. Leather crazed and metal with dark patina. John Ashworth Collection $2,000 - $4,000
372 Half Spanish Saddle ca. 1850 Black leather covered seat and cantle with brown leather covered horn and tooled skirts trimmed with brass head tacks. Has black harness leather stirrup straps with iron stirrups. Complete with a woven girth strap. The underside has a thick linen pad. This exact saddle is shown on page 125 of Knopp, Made in the C.S.A., Saddle Makers of the Confederacy. Good. The seat leather has several cracks. Normal age and service wear. John Ashworth Collection $2,000 - $3,000
373 Civilian Half Spanish Saddle ca. 1850 Black padded trapunto quilted leather covered seat and high cantle, leather covered pommel horn and iron hardware. Harness leather covered skirts, stirrup straps and leather hooded wooden stirrups. Underside padded and lined in white linen. Complete with a woven web girth strap and russet brown crupper. The half Spanish design originated in St. Louis and was popular in the Antebellum era. Like all southern civilian saddles, these were often pressed into Confederate military service. This particular saddle is shown on page 59 of Knopp, Made in the C.S.A., Saddle Makers of the Confederacy. Good. Has normal age and service wear, some splits and cracks. The finish on the skirts is crazed but with no serious flaking. The lining has several wear holes. John Ashworth Collection $3,000 - $5,000
374 Civilian Half Spanish Saddle with Quilted Seat and Attached Shabraque Black patent leather seat with floral trapunto quilting and high cantle. Saddle horn covered in dark brown leather. Skirts and wooden stirrup covers of tooled russet brown leather. Has padded leather and canvas under padding. Complete with a russet leather crupper, web girth and a permanently attached olive wool and cotton mixed cassinette shabraque edged in red with a white border and decorative machine stitching, lined in blue striped pillow ticking. This particular saddle is shown on page 59 of Knopp Made in the C.S.A: Saddle Makers of the Confederacy. A well preserved Civil War era saddle. Very good. Moderate edge wear on the cantle, minor areas of mothing on the rear top of the shabraque. John Ashworth Collection $3,000 - $5,000
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Richard Green Civil War POW Framed Archive and Sword
375 Richard Green Civil War POW Framed Archive and Sword Original photographs, discharge documents, reunion ribbons, clippings and postcards relating to the Civil War service of Richard A. Green of Portland, IN, formerly of the 11th Indiana Cavalry, Co. B and a prisoner at the Confederate POW Camp at Meridian, MO. Displayed in a 53” x 28” 19th century molded frame with contemporary gold finish, the archive includes an original CDV image of the young Mr. Green taken in 1865, soon after his release from prison. He is show as a shirtless youth suffering from the effect of malnutrition and mistreatment. A photo of the 3rd reunion of the 11th Cavalry and a portrait of Mr. Green in later life are also present. Additionally, both federal and state discharge papers, two reunion ribbons, a news paper clipping and three related period postcards are included. All are held in a contemporary mat with extensive descriptive text. Green’s Model 1860 cavalry saber is also included with the group. The curved fullered blade measures 35.25” and is in a mottled gray finish, the obverse ricasso is stamped “U.S / J.M / 1864”, the reverse is maker marked “MANSFIELD & LAMB / FORESTDALE, RI.” The hilt has a brass three branch guard and Phrygian helmet pommel, grip wrapped in black leather and brass twist wire. The top of the guard is bent forward and the branches are also slightly bent. Complete with an iron scabbard, the finish now turning dark plume. This archive reportedly came directly from Green’s descendants and come with a folder of documentation. $2,000 - $4,000
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Civil War — Uniforms and Equipement 376 M1858 Civil War Forage Cap Completely intact, unissued condition M1858 pattern blue wool forage cap with maker’s size label inside crown. Label reads: G. & S. No. 3. N.Y. Two general service buttons attached with original thread hold chin strap firmly in place. Leather sweatband is solid and protects a brown glazed cotton lining. In spite of minor moth nips, this is as fine a forage cap as one could hope to find. Excellent condition with a few negligible moth nips and one 3/4” narrow rent located behind top of crown; otherwise as unissued. $2,000 - $2,500
377 Civil War Cavalry Jacket Pattern 1851 cavalry jacket with brass shoulder scales attached, trimmed with “dragoon orange” taping and adorned with small general service eagle buttons. Right sleeve lining bears Numeral “2” size stamp and four dots utilized by Schuylkill Arsenal to indicate a Size 4 (we believe this jacket to be a 2 - current size 38.) An illegible inspector stamp also appears nearby. Body lining was removed at an unknown time and sleeve lining re-attached to coat body. Saber belt ‘pillows’ intact on reverse. A nice example with earlier pattern tape utilized during war years of 61-65. Excellent overall. $2,500 - $3,000
378 Confederate Louisiana Officer’s Bit and Bridle Iron curb bit sheathed in brass with German silver rosettes embossed with the Louisiana state seal of a pelican feeding her young. Black leather bridle and reins with brass buckles and oval starburst embossed rosettes. It has been suggested that this bridle and bit are French imports. A French imported saddle with similar pelican rosettes was ordered for Confederate Gen. Beaureguard but was never delivered. The blockade runner on which it was shipped was captured and the saddle auctioned by the US government. Very good. The bit retains almost all of the brass veneer with minor pitting on the exposed iron. The leather is complete and flexible with minor to moderate age crazing. John Ashworth Collection $3,000 - $4,000
379 Confederate Import M1860 British Army Pad Bit and Bridle Brass and iron English military bit with “C” embossed brass rosettes. Complete with dark brown leather bridle and reins with heart embossed nickel rosettes. The particular bit is show on page 155 of Knopp, Made in the CSA: Saddle Makers of the Confederacy and a detail of the rosette in pictured on page 379 of Pritchard and Huey, el al, The English Connection. Very good. Normal age and service wear, light crazing on the leather. John Ashworth Collection $3,000 - $4,000
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380 Mid-19th Century Texas Star Snake Cheek Bit with Military Bridle and Breast Starp Large brass curb bit with applied silver five point stars on each side. Black leather bridle and reins have brass buckles and escutcheon plate decorations, and bronze rosettes with applied letters “A.” Lot also includes a black leather breast strap with heart shaped brass Martingale plate embossed with an eagle and wreath, and bordered in a stamped floral pattern. The plate is mounted on a multi layer leather heart shaped background. The side straps are decorated with brass discs and braided leather edging, complete with buckles. Good. Over half of the braided edging on the breast strap is missing as are two brass discs, leather finish crazed. John Ashworth Collection $3,000 - $5,000
382 Civil War Jenifer Officer’s Saddle Possibly Confederate Rawhide covered seat with brass pommel and cantle shields, and strap escutcheons, one lacking, brass furniture. Skirts of brown pigskin, a typical sign of Confederate construction. Complete with wooden stirrups with black harness leather straps. Good. Rawhide cover has several cracks, splits and loose stitching. Pigskin finish shows service wear and age cracks. Stirrup strap finish crazed and flaking. All leather still solid and flexible. Some wood loss on the stirrups. John Ashworth Collection $4,000 - $8,000
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381 Union Officer’s Brigadoon Bridle and Matching Breast Strap Brass faced iron Dragoon pattern curb bit with chain. Bridle has black and buff leather edged in rounded crenellations and trimmed in braided bands. Rosettes formed with a gilt eagle staff button on a black and buff leather background. Complete with leather reins. A black and buff breast strap with brass fittings and matching rosette is also included. Good. Some repairs and a few broken straps, otherwise well preserved. John Ashworth Collection $3,000 - $5,000
383 Confederate 1863 Pattern Grimsley Artillery Saddle Saddle re-built on a Federal Grimsley tree, retaining remnants of the original rawhide, now covered with faded bluegray canvas. Pommel and cantle have formed brass trim and plain shields, Confederate iron strap staples and hand forged stirrup strap loops. Complete with wood stirrups, leather covers with cut-outs for the boot toe. The Confederate artillery officially changed from the Jenifer to the Grimsley saddle in 1863. A rare surviving example of a late war confederate saddle. Fair. Canvas very faded with some loose stitching, metal with heavy patina, crazing on the finish of the harness leather. Heavy wear and loss on the stirrup straps. John Ashworth Collection $4,000 - $8,000 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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384 Texas Hope Pattern Confederate Saddle Captured at Perryville Rawhide covered Hope pattern wooden tree with Mexican style wide flat top saddle horn. Seat and horn covered in dark brown leather, cantle and A-fork bound in heavy brass. Complete with early Texas type girth assembly, wide stirrup straps and hand carved wood block stirrups. This particular saddle is shown on page 85 of Knopp, Confederate Saddles and Horse Equipment, and was reportedly captured at at the battle of Perryville, KY. Good. Has normal age and service wear, some crazing on the leather, seam separation around the horn. Metal with even patina. John Ashworth Collection $4,000 - $6,000
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385 Civil War Infantry Enlisted Frock Coat Quartermaster size No. 4 (present day size 42) enlisted pattern infantry frock coat with regulation sky-blue piping at collar and cuffs in excellent condition. Coat body is made of high-quality black wool milton cloth more typical of officer garments. The collar still retains the original size label stitched inside and is printed: SIZE, 2 over LOT. In period ink the numeral 2 is lined through and beneath it is a handwritten “4” (lot number is blank.) The coat retains all its original general service buttons except one on the right cuff and are held in place by its original brown button cording thread. Front body is lined with brown cotton, quilted inside each breast panel, as per federal quartermaster specifications. Off-white linen lines each sleeve and brown glazed cotton was used to construct two deep rear-skirt pockets. Original hook and eye at base of collar. As demand for blue wool fabric became acute in the early months of the war, federal quartermasters sought temporary fabric substitutes, most notably gray and as seen in this garment, black. Overcoats made of black pilot cloth are well-documented and occasionally surface in collecting circles - here’s a less known example of early war Yankee innovation made by an unknown federal contractor. Viewed indoors this coat looks close to dark blue - in sunlight it’s true color is manifest. $4,000 - $6,000
386 Confederate Richmond Arsenal Artillery Pattern Jenifer Saddle Rawhide covered Jenifer pattern wood tree with “CS” embossed copper pommel shield and plain cantle shield, iron hardware. Black harness leather covered “A” frame, back jockey and skirts, arsenal pattern wooden stirrups with leather covers. The underside is padded and lined in linen as specified in Confederate ordnance orders dating from May, 1863. An almost identical Richmond Arsenal saddle is shown on page 144 of Knopp Confederate Saddles and Horse Equipment. One of only a few surviving Confederate Jenifer artillery saddles. Fair to good. Rawhide split in two places on the left side of the seat and has loose stitching. Leather crazed and the left skirt is torn in two and repaired with a leather backing. There are a number of smaller tears and repairs. John Ashworth Collection $7,000 - $9,000
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387 Magnificent Tiffany Sterling Silver Tray Presented to Colonel Abram Duryee of Duryee’s Zouaves Fame During the Civil War Sterling silver, 10 in. tray beautifully engraved and embellished. Total weight approx. 25.083 t oz. The presentation is in jeweler script “Olde English,” and bold, beautiful letters. The inscription reads: To/ Col. A. Duryee/ from the/ Merchants and Citizens/ upon his retiring from the/ Colonelcy/ of the 7th Regt. National Guard/ New York/ Decr. 1859. Shortly after, Abram Duryee raised Duryee’s Zouaves, Lincoln appointed him brigadier general in August of 1861, and was wounded five times during the Civil War. Excellent. $8,500 - $11,500
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Confederate First National Flag 388 Confederate First National Flag Captured New Orleans by Captain Edward W. Thompson, 1st Maine Light Artillery, Battery A Edward W. Thompson enlisted on June 24, 1861 as the captain of Co. D, 5th Maine Infantry. As such he would have seen his initial combat at First Manassas (Bull Run) on July 21st, 1861. The regiment then moved back into the defenses of Washington City, and Thompson resigned his commission on September 8, 1861. On October 5, 1861, he reenlisted as the captain and commander of the 1st Maine Light Artillery Battalion, Battery A. He would remain in this battery until resignation for ill health on December 5, 1862. After recovery, he reentered the service, this time as captain of Co. G, 12th Maine Infantry. That regiment had served in New Orleans along with his Maine battery and sometimes worked together as part of the same brigade. As such, Thompson probably knew officers of the unit and it was thus easy for him to join the regiment on March 1, 1863. The regiment served in Louisiana until 1864 fighting in several places including Port Hudson, before being transferred to Virginia later in the year where they ended their wartime career in April, 1865. Thompson remained in the service until March 6, 1866. On February 28th, 1865, he married Maria Louise Le Prohon, daughter of the Vice Consul of France to the State of Maine. After the war, Thompson became involved in Maine politics (as he was during the war) and veterans organizations. He was a regular participant in reunions of the 12th Maine Infantry, where he was often a keynote speaker. According to the Portland Daily Press of June 19, 1874, Thompson had been serving in the Reconstruction administration of Governor Elisha Baxter. Baxter was the focus of the very controversial election that split the two Republican candidates which devolved into armed conflict with some 200 men getting killed and wounded before President Ulysses S. Grant stepped in and placed Baxter back in office. According to this article, “Edward W. Thompson, of this state, chief of staff of Governor Baxter, has assumed command of the northeast division of Arkansas as a Major General.” It is not known how Thompson became involved with Baxter who only lasted into late 1874 as Arkansas’ governor. At some point after this, Thompson returned to Maine, and died there sometime before November, 1881. Thompson and the 1st Maine Light Artillery, Battery A While Thompson served much longer in the 12th Maine Infantry during the Civil War, it was his service with this battery that pertains to the flag in question. The battery was organized in Portland, Maine and was mustered into service on December 18, 1861. After a period of training in Massachusetts, the battery took a steamship to Ship Island in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Mississippi, arriving in March 1862. After New Orleans was captured by on April 25th, 1862, Union troops under General Benjamin Butler moved into the city in force. New Orleans would remain in Federal control for the rest of the war. Subduing the hostile population was one duty performed by Butler’s men, and Thompson’s battery was part of an incident mentioned in Butler’s post-war memoirs. When a New Orleans resident tore down a U.S. flag, a near riot broke out when Butler ordered the southerner to be tried and hanged for his deed. As an angry crowd grew at Butler’s headquarters and demanded his appearance, attention soon turned to a loud noise coming down St. Charles Street. It was Thompson and the six guns of his battery in full charge riding to rescue their commander. As Butler noted in his memoir, “Thompson was one of the most dare-devil furious riders I ever saw, and he was leading his battery down the street as if there were nobody in it, every horse driven at the fullest speed and the bugles sounding the charge.” Thompson placed his guns into battery and was ready to sweep the streets nearby with their fire before the crowd gave up and dispersed. A section of the battery also was part of Union expeditions into areas near New Orleans designed to hold bridges, railroad stations and other crucial areas in addition to driving off any Confederate forces in the region. One such action was at Bonnet Carre in September 1862 where they helped defeat the 13th Texas Cavalry Battalion. What was probably Thompson’s last action took place at Labadieville, Louisiana in October where they captured a Confederate cannon. New Orleans was surrounded by swamps and bayous and mosquito infested; malaria was a 170
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constant problem for the Federal garrison with hundreds of men falling ill. One of these was Thompson, and he was forced to resign his commission in the battery on December 5, 1862. He then returned to Maine to recuperate. How Thompson Obtained the Flag When Butler took control of New Orleans, on May 1st he issued a proclamation to the citizens in order to establish law and order. This proclamation ordered the surrender of all arms, citizenry establishing an oath of allegiance to the United States, and the following provision included: “All flags, ensigns, and devices, tending to uphold any authority whatever, save the flag of the United States and the flags for foreign consulates, must not be exhibited, but suppressed. The American ensign, the emblem of the United States, must be treated with the utmost deference and respect by all persons, under pain of severe punishment.” With this edict came the hunt for all Confederate flags in the city, and Thompson was in the right place at the right time. Nothing in the provenance retained by Thompson’s present descendants, however, provided many clues as to the complete history of the flag. Thankfully, research into several Maine and other newspapers revealed when and where Thompson captured the flag. The Portland (Maine) Daily Express ran an article in its November 8, 1881 edition indicating “The Advertiser says that Mrs. Maria Louise Thompson, of this city, has a Confederate battle flag which was captured in the war by her husband, now deceased, who was captain of the First Maine Light Artillery. This flag was made and presented by the ladies of New Orleans to a regiment or company composed of the first young men of the city. It is quite large, is made of silk, with silver fringe, and with stars and bars in the middle, and bears the letters B.H.G.” This article describes the flag precisely, and conclusively proves that it was taken in New Orleans. Some of the above is hyperbole, however. Since the flag displays eleven stars it could not have been issued to “the first young men of that city” to fight in the War. Still, this is a crucial piece of evidence as to where the flag was made and where Thompson got it. The rest of the article suggests that Mrs. Thompson was seeking to find out what unit it belonged to as she was intent on returning the flag to them. “Mrs. Thompson desires to ascertain the number or name of the regiment or company to which the banner belonged in order that it may be returned to its former gallant owners as an act of courtesy on the part of the Maine officers of the Grand Army of the Republic.” The article indicates the complete story of the capture of the flag was not passed along by Thompson to his descendants. After his death in 1881, this important bit of provenance was lost. Interestingly Thompson’s widow’s attempt at repatriation predates the first efforts by U.S. War Department leadership to return the hundreds of captured Confederate flags back to the Southern states. This took place in 1887 under the administration of President Grover Cleveland. When it was announced, the Grand Army of the Republic and its membership, thousands upon thousands of Union veterans, went apoplectic with rage and the newspapers were filled with condemnation of the plan for months. The fact that Mrs. Thompson had the backing of the Maine G.A.R. is remarkable for the time. It was not until 1905 that these flags would be returned. Further newspaper research shows this same article ran in other newspapers in New England including others in Maine as well as in Boston. The key newspaper, however, was the New Orleans Times Picayune, where the story ran on November 13, 1881. Evidently her efforts failed, for the flag remained in the Thompson family until recently. History of the First National colors of the Confederacy and Description of the Thompson Flag The First National flag came into existence on March 4, 1861 complying with orders from the Committee on Flag and Seal of the Provisional Confederate Congress in Montgomery, Alabama. The first example was hoisted above the Alabama state capitol later that afternoon. Within 24 hours, news of the new flag spread throughout the Confederacy. The first examples bore only seven stars for this was how many states had seceded by this time. After the firing on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, four more states left the Union with Tennessee
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being the last in early June 1861. As more states left, more stars were added. Missouri was recognized in September and Kentucky in November bringing the flag up to thirteen stars. Examples of this flag exist bearing a single star to seventeen stars with the most common examples being seven, eleven and thirteen stars. Besides being the first political flag of the Confederacy, it also became the first battle flag for both the Confederate Army and Confederate Navy. Large versions of the flag flew over government buildings and forts, posts and garrisons as well as warships of the navy. Despite being replaced by other battle flag designs, the First National served through the end of the Civil War.
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The Thompson flag bears eleven silver bullion stars on the obverse side; only three remain on the reverse although the stitching that held them to the canton remains for the other eight. The star count indicates a probable June through September 1861 time frame for its manufacture. The outer edges are trimmed with silver metallic fringe which is intact on the fly end and most of the upper edge. The bullion fringe and stars would have been expensive accessories in 1861. As noted below, these trappings may have been purchased from the establishment of B. Piffet, the dry goods dealer who sold special trimmings for flags. The silk used for the canton and three bars is a thin dress silk which was probably purchased at a local dry goods store. Bulk silk was sold in bolts that were typically eighteen inches wide. Silk NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Confederate First National Flag was quite easy to secure in Confederate cities until the Union Navy blockade clamped down later in the war. Physical Description Hoist and fly – 48 inches by 80 inches. The outer edges are folded over and sewn with a single line of stitches measuring 1/14 inches. The fringe is sewn over this. Canton – 33.25 inches high by 30.25 inches wide. This is constructed of two pieces of blue silk sewn together with flat fell seams with a double line of stitches through its center. The canton is sewn to the three color bars in the same manner. Fringe – silver metallic, 1.75 inches wide. This is hand-sewn to the outer edge if the flag. Along the bottom edge is a thick string tied to some of the fringe that measures 4.5 inches long. This probably indicates that the flag was at some point hung on Thompson’s wall for display. No doubt similar ties to the fringe would have been on the upper edge and the other side of the lower edge. Bars – The upper red bar is 17 inches wide; the center white bar is 17 inches wide and the lower red bar is 16.75 inches wide. These are sewn to each other with flat fell seams with a double line of stitches. Stars – Silver embroidered bullion, 2.75 inches across. The stars are sewn to the flag. Hoist edge – The silk is folded over and sewn with a single line of stitches. There are two ties at the top and bottom end; a thick string tied onto the flag by wrapping around a bit of the corners to create an attachment to the flag staff. The hoist edge measures 6 /8 inches. Letters BHG appearing on white bar – 2.5 inches tall. These are not complete and only consist of the ink markers by the flag maker or artist hired to paint the flag. These dots are then connected with pencil which shapes the letters into curved and ornate letters rather than block lettering. This flag is entirely machine sewn with the exception of the stars to the canton and the fringe to the outer edges. The thread used for most of the flag appears to be silk while cotton thread appears to have been used for the outer edges in attaching the fringe. The Letters “B H G” In the over 27 years that I have been examining Confederate flags I have seen numerous flags bearing painted and embroidered unit designations, stars, patriotic slogans and battle honors. In all of this time I have never seen a flag that had an incomplete set of lettering before. As mentioned, these letters have been blocked by the maker or artist with inked dots which were then lined off by pencil to shape the letters into a more ornate template. Also somewhat unique is that these letters are not that large and they indicate either the unit commander or are the initials of the unit nickname, probably a company of local troops. An examination of the book on Louisiana units written by the late historian Arthur W. Bergeron Jr., did not find any units with the initials “BHG” nor any officer with a name with those letters. The only Confederate companies that were located with these letters were theBen Hill Guards of the 38th Georgia Infantry and the Buchanan Home Guards of Virginia; neither served in Louisiana. Due to the incomplete nature of the letters, it is this researcher’s opinion that this flag was probably never issued to its intended unit. This makes it very similar to the flag of the Leeds Guards already mentioned. A large number of flags were taken in New Orleans when Butler’s troops arrived, most of them disappearing over time. While many units received flags after formation or while in training camp, other flags were not presented until after units had shipped out to the front. Thus, it can be reasoned that some of the flags found by Butler’s men were probably also incomplete. New Orleans Flag Makers at the Outbreak of the Civil War: The Likely Maker of the Thompson Flag By the beginning of the War, New Orleans was well equipped for making flags. The 1861 City Directory lists 57 dry goods dealers; 19 sign painters and 8 sewing machine dealers (including agents for Singer and Grover & Baker). As demand for the new colors of the Confederacy 172
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grew, many of these trades began making both regimental and patriotic flags as well as larger banners for use over ships and forts. Known New Orleans flag makers include sign painters like Toby Hart, who often fashioned unit designations and patriotic slogans on flags. Others known to have made flags include businesses and individuals like William Bell, William Weber, Nettie Green, Deter’s Worsted Store, James Titus and Stauffer & Eishleman & Company, the latter making embroidered flags. B. Piffet offered, “gold and silver tassels, crods and trimmings for flags,” while Robert Anderson offered flag spears. Flag makers for the Signal Corps and Confederate Navy include Alfred Barbot, Henry Cassidy (who also made numerous army unit flags), William Noble, Spearing & Company and Mary Titus. The second type of flags made were the larger banners needed for ships, forts, garrisons and posts, of which the New Orleans area had many. The tradesmen that made these flags were typically ship chandlers and sail makers, both of which were used to working with large sizes of cloth and thus had the skills and equipment to make larger flags. New Orleans had twenty of these firms in 1861. Known New Orleans flag makers include sail makers Charles Royal, Arthur Hauch and Patrick McGuigin. New Orleans’ several newspapers carried advertisements for making flags after the secession of the state. Most of the aforementioned flag makers did so. One of these was Mrs. A. E. Ober of No. 11 Camp Street whose first ads beginning in May 1861 touting,“Confederate flags made of silk, complete with staff, spears, etc. always on hand. Also flags of all kinds made to order and sale.” The City Directory lists Ober as 35 years old and a seamstress. In the same month a number of appear for Grover & Baker’s Sewing Machine office, also located at No. 11 Camp Street. One ad states, “Confederate Flags made of Silk, Gold Fringe, Silver Stars, all complete, for sale at Grover & Baker’s Sewing Machine office.”Apparently Ober not only made flags, but was also an agent for Grover and Baker, and would have used their sewing machine to construct flags. The 1861 City Directory also lists a “W. L. Cushing” as proprietor of the Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Company listed at No. 57 St. Charles Street. By October 1861, Cushing advertised, “red silk for flags” in newspapers, with his office at No. 11 Camp Street – the same as Ober’s. Based upon this research, it seems plausible that Mrs. A. E. Ober made the First National offered here, sewing it on her Grover and Baker machine. Comparisons To Other Ornate Louisiana Unit Colors This flag can be compared to some other existing Louisiana silk First National unit flags in terms of style such as embroidered stars, bullion stars and fringe exterior sides. Examples include: Leeds Guards – silk embroidered stars with metallic fringe outer edges 5th Louisiana Battalion – silver bullion stars and metallic fringe outer edges Washington Artillery Battalion of New Orleans – silver bullion stars with metallic fringe 1st Louisiana Special Battalion (Wheat’s) – silk stars with embroidered edges and metallic fringe 6th Louisiana Infantry, Co. D, Tensas Rifles – silk stars with metallic braid and metallic fringe 30th Louisiana Infantry, Co. A, Algiers Guards – silk embroidered stars with metallic fringe 7th Louisiana Infantry – gold bullion stars with metallic fringe 8th Louisiana Infantry, Co. B, Bienville Rifles – silk with embroidered edges and metallic fringe 11th Louisiana Infantry – silver wire embroidered stars with metallic fringe Crescent City Battery Louisiana Artillery – metallic embroidered stars with metallic fringe Gregory G. Biggs Military Historian September 16, 2015 For a list of references cited see page 262. $30,000 - $40,000
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389 Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel with a “P” proof at the receiver, S/N 44392. M-79 Buckhorn rear sight with “R” marking. Early lockplate with 1873 date; correct non-lipped hammer with oval checkering. Correct breechblock with Model 1873 eagle and crossed arrows. Correct early solid head ramrod with serrations. Long-wrist stock. Barrel and receiver retain all of the original blue finish. Breechblock has been refinished. Lock and hammer have all of the original blue finish. Stock has dark open-grained wood with a dim, but readable, “ESA” cartouche. $1,000 - $1,500
390 Model 1867 Remington Rolling Block Cadet Navy Rifle .50-45 caliber, 32.5” round barrel. Anchor marked on the left side of frame. “P” over “FCW” on the right side of frame. Two-leaf rear barrel sight. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel has been clean with some light pitting. Frame has some light pitting with a gunmetal grey look. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
391 U.S. Navy Marked Remington-Lee Model 1879 Bolt Action Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32” barrel, S/N 50425. The barrel is marked US VP. The top of the receiver is marked U.S.N. over an anchor over No. 1294 / W.W.K. The Remington address and patent date is also marked on the receiver, along with an H in a star at the rear, and on the bolt. The right of the butt is marked with a crisp DFC inspector’s cartouche, with a firing proof and stamped D.F.C. initials. D.F.C. initials are also stamped on the left of the barrel at the breech. Stock with cleaning rod, reproduction leather sling and U.S. marked buttplate. The barrel has a nice blue patina, with the receiver being a silverish grey. The stock has one or two dings and is in very good condition. The bore and the action are very good. $1,000 - $2,000
392 Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle RRB .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel RRB, S/N 306359. With large “V P” eagle “P,” Rear Buffington sight with the “R” marking and the early rack and pinion ladder. Flat latch on the ramrod bayonet. Walnut stock. Barrel has some of the original blue finish, just lightly fading, with some pitting on the top of barrel between the rear band and front band. Lock and hammer still retain a faded blue finish. Stock has some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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393 Springfield Hotchkiss Navy Rifle Second Model .45-70 caliber, 28.75” round barrel, S/N 5111. “HN” stamped into the bolt handle, the top of receiver, and the top of barrel at breech along with WWK, US and anchor. Large “V P” and eagle. Rear barrel sight is a replacement. Walnut stock. Barrel and the action are smooth grey-to-brown. Bolt handle has been cleaned. Stock has been cleaned, but still retains a good “SWP/1880” cartouche in the corner of the buttplate on left side of stock. Nice firing proof “P.” Overall a good second model Navy rifle. $1,500 - $2,000
394 Colt Lighting Magazine Rifle 38-40 caliber, 26” round barrel, S/N 70315, marked 38 caliber on the top of the barrel, blue finish with Plain walnut buttstock and checkered forearm Barrel and magazine retain most of the original blue finish. Frame retains most of the original blue finish. Some light areas of staining on the left side of the frame. A crisp Rampart Colt. Stock and forearm are excellent. Butt plate has turned to a plum brown patina. Bore is very good and will clean to better. $1,500 - $3,000
395 U.S. Winchester-Hotchkiss Bolt Action Rifle, Third Model .45-70 caliber, 28” barrel, S/N 81682. Barrel with Winchester two line address, and caliber marked at the breech. The tang is marked Model of 1883, with the lower tang having three line patent dates. Walnut stock with cleaning rod and reproduction leather sling. The barrel displays a beautiful blue finish, with the frame and buttplate displaying nice case coloring. The stock is excellent. The bore and action are very good. $1,500 - $2,500
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396 Ward Burton Trial Rifle .50-70 caliber, 32” round barrel. Model 1870 trial rear barrel sight. Top of bolt marked Ward Burton’s Patent. Two barrel bands, walnut stock. Receiver has blackened finish. Barrel with bright finish, also bands, triggerguard, buttplate, nosecap and cleaning rod. Stock has cartouche on the left side with some nicks and dings. Overall excellent trial rifle. $2,500 - $3,500
397 **Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Takedown Rifle .25-35 W.C.F. caliber, 26” round barrel, S/N 947666. Barrel marked with Winchester proof, along with company name, address, patent dates and caliber. Raised blade front sight and folding two leaf rear sight on the barrel, with Lyman peep sight mounted on the frame. Upper tang marked Model 94 Winchester with patent dates. Marked with a 7 in a diamond, directly forward of the trigger. Fancy grain checkered pistol grip stock and forearm, with crescent buttplate and Winchester grip cap. All parts retain nearly all of the blue finish. Proof marks on the top of barrel and the top of the frame are very proud and stand up. Some wear on the high edges, and around the front of the muzzle. Take-down ring has been refinished. Lever retains most of the blue finish with some flaking on the right side. The fancy grain checkered stock and forearm are in very good to excellent condition. The bore is excellent. $3,000 - $5,000
398 Winchester 1873 Lever Action Indian Carbine .44-40 caliber, 20” round barrel length with full magazine tube, S/N 134238 (ca. 1883). No visible markings. Blue finish with walnut stock and forearm. The buttstock is decorated in Indian beads in a triangular pattern on each side of the butt stock. Brass cartridge carrier. All metal has an even untouched patina throughout. The brass cartridge carrier has a dark mustard to black patina. The stock and forearm exhibit a dry and cracked pattern consistent with Indian used guns. Decorated with mustard to brown patina Indian beads. Missing the dust cover and butt plate which is not uncommon with Indian firearms. A fine example of an Indian used Winchester Model 1873. Ex John Hayes Collection $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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399 Cased Spencer Sporting Rifle Made For Col. Joseph C. Audenried 56-46 caliber, 25.75” round barrel, S/N 1235, rear tang sight, rear barrel sight, hooded front sight. Extra fancy walnut stock and forearm with Silver plated brass tip, finished in a high gloss varnished finish. Sling swivels with case colored bases and the slings with silver plated finish, with high blued screws. Finished with a blue barrel and sights, case colored frame, lock, and hammer, lever. Cased in a Rosewood case form fitted to the rifle, lined in a green wool cloth. Extra screws if you don’t want the sling swivels in. Original combination tool and Pull throng. Wood cleaning rod. Extra compartments for packets of cartridges. Top of the case has a brass plaque inlay with his name Col J.C. Audenried USA. History: Born into a well-to-do Philadelphia family, Joseph Crain Audenried (1839-1880) enjoyed a place at the highest levels of the United States Army. Handsome, intelligent, and efficient, he made the most of his talents and good fortune, serving as Major General William T. Sherman’s most trusted Aide-de-Camp for seventeen years from 1863-1880. Graduating seventeenth in West Point’s Class of 1861, Audenried was briefly assigned to the 3rd United States Cavalry and later the 6th U.S. Cavalry, where he served as adjutant. At the battle of 1st Bull Run he acted as aide to General Daniel Tyler, demonstrating skills which other officers would recognize throughout his career. The following summer, following the Peninsula Campaign and assignment as Acting Assistant Adjutant General to the 1st Cavalry Brigade, Army of the Potomac, he joined Major General “Bull” Sumner’s staff and was promoted to Captain.
During the desperate fighting in the West Woods at Antietam, Audenried was wounded and cited for gallantry under fire. Returning to duty in time for the Rappahannock Campaign and battle of Fredericksburg, he remained with Sumner until the General’s voluntary resignation in March 1863, when he briefly joined Major General Wool’s staff. Next Audenried joined Major General U.S. Grant’s military family, then at Vicksburg and accompanied him to Chattanooga. During these operations, he became attached to Major General W.T. Sherman, an association that lasted the rest of his career. Active campaigning in the West marked the remainder of his wartime duty. On October 11, 1863, Sherman and staff narrowly avoided capture by Forrest’s cavalry during a railroad stopover at Colliersville, Tennessee. Six weeks later Audenried helped coordinate Sherman’s attack on Mission Ridge and then marched with Sherman’s column to relieve General Burnside at Knoxville, through mountains covered in snow and mud. On December 3rd, Audenried personally delivered Sherman’s dispatch to Burnside announcing their arrival. In the Spring of 1864, Sherman’s three armies moved towards Atlanta, distinguished by 120 days of constant fighting, marching and entrenching. The General relied heavily on his staff to “carry my orders day and night to distant parts of our extended lines with an intelligence and zeal.... These officers, of singular energy and intelligence, have been of immense assistance to me in handling these large armies,” he acknowledged. Audenried continued these duties during the Savannah and Carolinas Campaigns, moving between organizational headquarters with important orders and dispatches.
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Col. Joseph C. Audenried In recognition of his efficient service, Audenried was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel ADC in August 1866 and to full colonel in March 1869, when Sherman advanced to General of the Armies. Two years later he accompanied his general on a ten-month tour of European and Middle Eastern countries, viewing fortifications and recent battlefields of the continent. A few years later Audenried’s health began to fail and he passed away on June 3, 1880, of an unknown cause. He was survived by his wife Mary and daughter Florence, then thirteen years old. His resting place is the Post Cemetery at West Point, New York. This is an outstanding cased Spencer Rifle of which there are only three known sets. This rifle retains all of the original blue finish on the barrel. Bright fiery blue on the hood sight, rear barrel sight and tang sight. The case colored parts retain all of the vivid fiery case colors. Stock and forearm are mint. Silver plated tip retains all of the silver finish. The stock has areas of lightness, cause by being displayed close to sunlight. Entire rifle is about in new condition. Case is in outstanding condition. The lining is excellent. It is The best Cased I’ded Spencer Sporting Rifle known for sale. $25,000 - $50,000
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399A Bergner & Fils Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold for Colonel Audenried of the United States Army An 18k yellow gold 46mm hunter case pocket watch ca 1870. Size 12 key wind and key set. Jeweled movement. Case triple signed 8006. Cuvette engraved Bergner & fils, Grand Quai, N’30, Geneve. Personalized for Colonel Audenried, U.S.A. White porcelain dial with black painted Roman numerals and counter sunk sub seconds dial. Blued Lochform hands. 14k yellow gold 15” link chain with a 24mm ball locket containing a photo of Colonel Audenried. Watch 46.4 dwt. Chain and locket 24 dwt. Excellent to mint. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
400 Colonel Joseph C. Audenried, Oil on Canvas Oval oil on canvas half length military portrait of Colonel Joseph C Audenried in wood frame measuring 26” x 21” [sight] 34” x 29” [overall]. $800 - $1,000
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401 1870s Elliot’s Patent Medical Saddle Bags & Contents by A. A. Mellier of St Louis A pair of black leather box doctor’s saddle bags with connecting band, edges tooled in a serpentine pattern and the flaps embossed “ELLIOT’S PATENT / GRANTED JAN. 18, 1870 / A.A. MELLIER / ST. LOUIS, MO. / SOLE PROPRIETOR” in an oval. The interior of each bag is divided into two tin-lined compartments, three with wooden bottle holders, the bottom halves folding out. Complete with 20 large, 10 medium and 4 small medicine bottles, most retaining their stoppers and hand-inscribed paper contents label. A stack of original powder envelopes are also included. An 1878 publication identifies Mellier as the manufacturer of both medicines and this model of saddle bag. Good. Normal age and light crazing on the leather. $1,000 - $1,600
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402 Texas Hope Pattern Saddle ca. 1880 Dark brown leather covered wooden Hope pattern tree with wide flat Mexican style saddle horn, full “Coras” covering with tooled edges and engraved metal “Texas Star” corner ornaments, lacking the one on the front right corner. Tree under covered in rawhide. A true Cowboy saddle. Good. rawhide with some cracks, leather finish crazed with a little seam separation on the edge of the horn. Moderate age and service wear. John Ashworth Collection $1,500 - $3,000
403 Model 1875 Morgan Army Wagon Saddle Also known as the 1875 Teamster’s saddle. Rawhide covered tree with wide Mexican “chorro” style saddle horn. Straps and short skirts of russet brown leather. Wide Texas type stirrup straps with large wooden stirrups. A scarce regulation saddle. Very good. Moderate rawhide shrinkage at the seams. Moderate crazing on the leather finish. Normal age and service wear. John Ashworth Collection $1,500 - $3,000
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Saddle Belonging To Antelope Ernst Bauman
404 Saddle Belonging To Antelope Ernst Bauman Custer Scout And Buffalo Hunter Made By Rodgers Denver Large seat Western saddle with elaborately tooled seat and large leather horn. Embossed on the rear of seat and on each upper skirt: ROGERS [over] DENVER. The Denver City Directory for 1877 lists H.E. Rogers as a saddle and harness maker at 204 15th Street with residence at 468 Welton. Leather skirts are both intact, although the left skirt is folded and in worn condition. Stirrups and straps both intact. Original multi-strand natural rope girth strap is present. This saddle is from a consignor who obtained it from the family of “Antelope” Ernst Baumann of Buffalo, New York, a reknown frontier guide, hunter and scout (also see Baumann’s buckskin coat and trousers.) “Antelope” Ernst Baumann was born in Berlin in 1854 and migrated to Buffalo, New York as a young child. Drawn to the western frontier as a young man, he drifted to Denver, where he worked as a game hunter for railroad construction gangs. Known as a crack marksman, Baumann worked with William “Wild Bill” Cody and eventually signed on as a cavalry scout. He was present with Custer’s 7th Cavalry during the Yellowstone Campaign of 1876 and survived the Little Big Horn massacre as part of Reno’s detachment. After his scouting days, Baumann offered his services as a guide for wealthy game hunters, eventually entering the mining business. Retiring back to Buffalo in the early 1890’s, the last decades of his life he operated a family butcher shop, where relics of his frontier years were proudly displayed. Condition of tooled leather seat is excellent with some signs of wear and deterioration on attached straps and leather skirts. Mutli-strand rope girth is remarkably solid and in very good condition. $5,000 - $10,000
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Buckskins Belonging to Antelope Ernst Bauman, Scout for General George Custer and Buffalo Hunter
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Late Indian Wars 405 Buckskins Belonging to Antelope Ernst Bauman, Scout for General George Custer and Buffalo Hunter Historically significant set of buckskin garments worn by famed frontiersman “Antelope” Ernst Bauman (sometimes spelled Baumann), consisting of a fringed sack coat and matching fringed trousers. The sack coat is made of fringed elk hide with lighter colored cuffs, that were evidently worn rolled up, showing an unsoiled appearance. A wide fringed collar tops the coat body with seven buttonholes yet no buttons intact; six period rawhide tie replacements are still firmly attached (buttons were removed in the era and were likely worn while Bauman served as a cavalry scout.) Two exterior fringed pockets are on each breast. Traces of red wool flannel are seen inside the coat - all that remains of a full red wool flannel lining (traces of blue flannel are also seen along upper back panel.) The trousers match the same hide as the coat and are lined with a medium brown canvas for the pocket and waistband. Military-style brass dish buttons are on the waistband and fly - two suspender buttons are missing. Three horizontal fringed pockets appear on the legs and the right hip with a hidden watch pocket on the right waist. Original rawhide laces still thread the adjuster vent on rear of waistband. Cuffs are faced with a two inch band of hide. “Antelope” Ernst Bauman was born in Berlin in 1854 and migrated with his family to Buffalo, New York as a child. Drawn to the western frontier as a young man, he drifted to Denver, where
he worked as a game hunter for railroad construction gangs. Known as a crack marksman, Bauman worked with William “Wild Bill” Cody and eventually signed on as a cavalry scout. He was present with Custer’s 7th Cavalry during the Yellowstone Campaign of 1876 and survived the Little Big Horn massacre as part of Reno’s detachment. After his scouting days, Bauman offered his services as a guide for wealthy game hunters, including a young Theodore Roosevelt. Bauman’s last days in the West were in the mining business, from which he retired and returned to Buffalo in the early 1890’s. The last decades of his life he operated a family butcher shop, where relics of his frontier years were proudly displayed, including the “buckskin jacket worn at the Battle of the Little Big Horn.” Two buckskin coats were part of this collection - the above coat and a jacket presently in the Autry National Center collection. The latter is the same jacket seen in the famous cabinet card portrait of Bauman and exhibits none of the grime found on these garments. Considering the extensive wear and soiling seen on this coat and trousers, these are likely the garments worn during that fateful of June 25, 1876. This lot and the related Bauman saddle were consigned to Cowan’s from a direct descendant; an undated local newspaper story (probably from the 1950’s) describes the family relics and accompanies the lot. Condition is “as found” from the Baumann family and both garments show the accumulated wear and soiling of years on the frontier. A few period repairs are seen on trouser pockets vents. Honest patina of western history throughout. $5,000 - $10,000
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Spanish American War
406 Model 1892 Springfield Krag Rifle, Second Type .30-40 caliber, 30” barrel length, S/N 20842. Blued barrel and receiver with walnut stock and handguard. Markings on left side of receiver in two lines “US” above “1894 Springfield Armory.” Cartouche on the left side of “JSA” above “1896” in script. At the end of the stock is marked “A” above “55.” Has typical Second Type double-barrel strap. This is an example of an 1892 being upgraded to an 1896. This is a very interesting specimen which is rarely encountered in this variation and such complete condition. This rifle is in very good to excellent condition. The stock and handguard are in very good shape with only minor nicks and dings. The barrel and receiver retain most of the blue. The sideplate has some pitting and front band has most of the blue, but flaking. Bore is in very good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
407 **Springfield Model 1898 Krag Rifle .30-40 Caliber, 30” round barrel with 1901 pattern rear sight, S/N 472138, receiver has model and arsenal markings, bolt in bright white finish. Walnut stock with “1903” dated cartouche. Retaining all of the original blue finish. Beautiful opened-grained walnut stock with mint cartouche and firing proof behind the triggerguard. This is a truly an outstanding late production Krag rifle. $1,000 - $1,500
408 **Model 1898 Springfield Krag Rifle .30-40 caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 379992. Walnut stock and handguard. First type rear 1901 barrel sight. Comes with the original leather sling. Barrel retains most of the blue finish. Receiver with a nice mottled grey to predominately blue finish. Stock has a age crack on the right side near the butt plate which does not detract from the overall appearance of the rifle. Top comb has rack number “2E2”. Stock is excellent with nice open-grained look and very sharp and crisp cartouches. Overall a very nice collectible Krag Rifle. $1,500 - $2,000
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409 Model 1841 Springfield Cadet Rifle .54 caliber, 40” barrel. Small “V P” and eagle barrel proofs, dated 1844 on the tang. Lockplate is marked Springfield and dated 1844 with eagle and US. Iron mounted with walnut stock. Total production, 450. Barrel and tang are smooth with a dark brown patina. Bands have brown patina. Lock and hammer with dark patina. The lock plate has the bridle screws that have an enlarged look. Stock with some nicks and dings. $2,500 - $3,000 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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410 British Lee Metford MkI Bolt Action Rifle .303 British caliber, 30� barrel, S/N 8227. All parts are marked with several British proof marks. With eight shit magazine, 2nd pattern handguard, volley sights, two piece front barrel bands. but the bayonet lug is not slotted for a cleaning rod. The wrist is marked with a B over a crown over B.S.A. & M. Co. / I. The butt is stamped Kirkee Arsenal and is stamped I.I., along with an E.Y. and two 2K marks. Stock with leather sling and full buttplate compartment. The barrel and receiver have a blue finish, with fading to the receiver. The stock has some nicks and dings and is in good condition. The bore and action are very good. $1,200 - $1,800
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411 **1902-1906 Transitional Luger Carbine 7.65 caliber, 11.75� barrel, S/N 24251, marked on top of the toggle DWM in fancy script. Early commercial proofs. No markings on the safety portion of the frame. Grip safety, checkered walnut grips and forearm, sling swivels on the stock and forearm. Blue finish. All serial numbers match including the stock, except the side plate which is un-numbered. All metal parts still retaining some of the original blue finish. Some of the polished bright parts still retain some of the straw finish. Grips are very good, the stock checkering is a little worn, still has the original horn butt plate. $8,000 - $12,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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World War I
412 **C-96 Mauser Broomhandle Pistol .30 mauser caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 422742, Mauser markings on the top of the breech. Blued finish with finely grooved walnut grips. Pistol retains a lot of the original blue finish. Wear to the high edges. Bore is good has some very fine pitting in the grooves. Grips are very good. Overall excellent . $1,000 - $1,500
413 **Webley & Scott .455 Self-Loading Pistol Mark I .455 caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 2753, marked on the left side of frame with a bomb with wings W&S, Webley & Scott Ltd, Pistol Self -Loading 455 Mark I 1913 in three lines. Blued finish with checkered plastic grips. Retaining most of the bright original blue finish with a little wear to the high edges. Excellent overall. Excellent bore. $1,500 - $2,500
414 **German WWI Artillery Luger .9MM caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 4055, all matching numbers, dated 1917 on the top of the breech. Checkered walnut grips. No number on the wood plug bottom of the magazine. Retaining most of the original blue finish just lightly turning plum. Some wear to the high edges. Grisp are very good. Bore is good and will clean to very good. Overall an excellent artillery Luger. $1,500 - $2,500
415 **1906 American Eagle Luger Pistol .7.65 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 31893, all the serial numbers match. American Eagle markings over the chamber, grip safety with no safety markings. Marked on the right side of the slide with commercial markings “A.F. Stoeger Inc New York”. Blue finish with polished parts finished in a straw color. Checkered walnut grips. retaining a lot of the original blue, showing wear to the high edges. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
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World War I/II 416 US WWI Model 1904 McClellan Cavalry Saddle 2nd pattern M1904 brown leather regulation McClellan saddle with brass and iron furniture and the distinctive adjustable lower side rigging. Complete with “US” embossed leather hooded wooden stirrups, M1904 leather saddle bags with “US” embossed flaps, leather and horsehair M1904 pack cincha dated “1917”, M1912 khaki web surcingle, OD wool M1904 bedding blanket and a white canvas grain bag. Of special note is the M1903 brown leather rifle scabbard dated “1918”, a WWI shelter half stenciled “15/crossed sabers/H/09” and later Boy Scout markings and a very scarce lariat rope with brown japanned iron furniture attached to an iron picket pin dated “1905.” A M1898 canteen and leather sword hanger complete the group. All components are well preserved with normal age and service wear, a just a couple of old repairs. $1,000 - $2,000
417 US Model 1936 Phillips Officer’s Saddle Russet leather, designed a universal saddle of all officers. Has a brass Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot data plate dated “1938.” Complete with the uniquely designed pommel and cantle bags in matching russet leather, iron stirrups and a white mohair cord girth. Accoutrements include a mounted pattern canteen and OD wool blanket. A rare example of the last regulation US Army officer’s saddle. Very good, light age and service wear. $1,000 - $2,000
418 US Cavalry Rare Model 1924 Experimental Canvas Saddle Bags Khaki canvas double bags complete with all web straps, bronzed buckles ans brass fittings. “U.S.” surcharged on both flaps, marked and dated “J.Q.M.D. / 1932.” The M24 canvas bags were designed as a substitute for leather as that material was in short supply during wartime. Very few were manufactured, with those being strenuously tested, explaining the few surviving examples. Good, shows moderate aging, normal service wear, moderate fading and a few rust stain spots. $2,000 - $3,000 419 Canadian Red Ensign Flag Flag measures 33”x58” multi piece construction, This is the type of ensign in use from 1921-1957 the type as carried in the 1936 Olympics. Very good. $2,000 - $3,000
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420 **1903 Rock Island Rifle 30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 197641, 2700 yard rear barrel sight, barrel dated RIA 9-11 with flaming bomb. Correct finger grooved stock with one stock bolt arsenally made from a no stock bolt stock, with straight line on the left side at the receiver. Early blue finish, correct checkered butt plate with large hole. Walnut stock with correct CN 1911 dated cartouche. This rifle is a pure RIA 1911 rifle with all the correct parts for the period. A very hard rifle to find, for the most discriminating collector of 03 rifles. Retaining most of the blue finish with very sharp and crisp markings. Stock is excellent with a very clear cartouche. Stock has nice dark opened-grained wood. Bore is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
421 **M-1 Garand Rifle By Harrington & Richardson .30 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 4790501. Rear of receiver with standard M1 markings and H&R Arms Co. Stock proof marked on left side below receiver, with firing proof behind triggerguard. In Civilian Marksmanship Program box, with purchase paperwork and canvas sling. CMP certified collector grade. One or two light marks to stock, otherwise excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500
422 **1903 A-1 Service Rifle 30-06, 24” barrel, S/N 1535303, 2700 yard rear sight, parkerized finish, correct C-stock walnut stock with ordnance cartwheel inspection and a SA over EMcF in a rectangular box. Firing proof on pistol grip. Barrel dated SA over flaming bomb 4-42 date. This is a very late Springfield 03 assemble in 1942 by Springfield Arsenal. See Campbell The 03 Springfield Book Page 93. This rifle is almost mint condition. A very rare late production rifle in prise condition. $1,000 - $1,500
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World War II
423 **German K98 Bolt Action Rifle, swp45 7.92x57mm, 23 5/8” barrel, S/N 3241F. The bolt numbers all match but are different from the receiver serial number. The receiver is marked Mod. 98 and swp45. Barrel with hood front sight and three waA855 waffenamts. Walnut stock with leather sling, cleaning rod and cupped buttplate with holes on the side. Some service wear to stock, otherwise very good overall condition. $1,500 - $2,500
424 **1903 A-1 National Match Rifle 30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 1517941, barrel dated SA flaming bomb 3-39, Star at 6:00 o”clock at the end of the muzzle. 2700 yard rear sight, bolt with electro pencil number matching serial number. Coarse checkered buttplate, parkerized finish, pistol grip stock with D number forward of the rear band. Left flat of stock has a cartouche SA over SPG. This rifle is very close to mint. Retaining all of the original finish. Stock is excellent with mint cartouches and P firing proof. Bore is excellent. An outstanding 1003 A-1 National Match rifle. $2,000 - $3,000
425 **1903 A-1 National Match Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 1304349, barrel dated SA flaming bomb 12-28 with a star stamped on the muzzle at 6:00 oclock. 2700 yard rear sight. Bolt with electro penciled serial number matching the serial number. Has reverse safety, and headless cocking piece. No finger grooved stock with rare pistol grip, National match checkered butt plate. This rifle has no wear and retains all of the original blue finish. Excellent overall and hard to find in this condition. Bore is excellent. Stock is very close to mint with a nice DAL rectangular cartouche. $2,500 - $4,000
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World War II
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426 ***Martially Marked 1942 Thompson Machine Gun Model M1 .45 auto caliber, 11� barrel, S/N 127916. Marked on the left side of the frame Thompson Submachine Gun caliber 45 M-1, then serial number in three lines. On the reverse Auto-Ordnance Corporation, Bridgeport Connecticut, U.S.A. Ordnance cart wheel and inspectors mark GEC in a circle. Blue finish with walnut stock and forearm and pistol grip. Lyman rear barrel sight, marked Thompson in a bullet. Original tropic sling, a twenty round stick magazine and a 30 round stick Mag. Retaining much of the original blue finish. A little wear to the high lines. Stock, pistol grip and forearm are in excellent condition retaining much of the original oil finish. With nice open-grained look. Never been sanded or cleaned. Bore is bright and shiny. Overall excellent for a World War II Martially marked M-1 Thompson Sub-Machinegun. $20,000 - $25,000
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427 **Colt National Match Government Model .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N C177076, marked on the left side of the slide National Match Colt, marked on the slide Government Model and serial number. Barrel stamped over the chamber Colt 45 Auto. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. Entire pistol has been refinished. Retaining most of the re-blue finish. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. $800 - $1,200
428 **Webley & Scott Model 21 .32 Automatic Pistol 7.65mm and .32 auto caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 158230. Left of slide with company name and address, caliber and flying bullet logo. With British proof marks throughout. Blue finish, hard rubber grips/ The barrel and slide have some very minor abrasions to the finish, otherwise all else in very good condition. The grips and bore are in very good condition. $1,000 - $1,500
429 **German Luger S-42 P-08 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm parabellum, S/N 8509. S/42 1940 dated, all matching; cut for shoulder stock. One matching magazine. Complete with a WWII standard leather holster and non-matching extra mag. and take down tool. Very good. $1,000 - $2,000
430 **Consecutive Number Singapore Police Force Webley & Scott Mark IV DA Revolvers, Lot of Two **Consecutive Number Singapore Police Force Webley & Scott Mark IV DA Revolvers Lot of Two Each .38 caliber, 5” barrels, S/Ns 68607 and 68608. Both marked on top of frame Webley & Scott LTD Made in England. Both marked Mark IV .38 at the top near the break. The backstraps are marked SPF 5197 and SPF 5198, noting use by the Singapore Police Force. Both with blue finish and checkered hard rubber grips with Webley logo. Both are in excellent condition. $1,500 - $2,500
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World War II
431 **Model 1911A1 Ithaca With Original Shoulder Holster .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 1256292, marked on the right side of frame United States Property, M1911A1 U.S. Army, British proofs on the barrel, parkerized finish, brown plastic checkered grips. US marked leather shoulder holster. Pistol retains most of the original parkerized finish with very little wear to the front of the muzzle on the high lines. Grips are excellent. Holster is excellent. Bore is very good. $1,500 - $2,000
432 **Polish Radom VIS-35 9MM caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N C9251, German proof with 77, blued finish, brown plastic grips with FB in a triangle and checkered. In an original German holster with a pewter emblem with a Nazi swastika with a sword through it. Importantly, comes with a copy of the capture papers. retaining all of the original blue finish. Has a little holster wear to the high edges only on the front of the slide. This pistol has almost mint look. Bore is excellent. Holster is excellent. Outstanding World War II souvenir. $2,000 - $2,500
433 **Webley & Scott Mark VI Short Barrel DA Revolver .450/455 Webley caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 450522. Top flat of barrel marked Webley & Scott LTD Birmingham & London. Left near top break marked Mark VI, with the left side of the frame marked Webley Patents, with the flying bullet logo and 1877. The barrel and cylinder have several proof marks as well. Blue finish, with checkered hard rubber grips. The finish is lightly faded to a gunmetal patina throughout. The grips show some use but are in good condition. The bore is in good condition. $2,000 - $3,000
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World War II
434 **Rare Protect-O-Lite .38 Caliber Flashlight Gun .38 caliber, 1.25” barrels, S/N A1250. Manufactured by the O’Brien MFG Co.. Aluminum construction with two chambers in the flashlight head, above the light source. A safety mechanism is at the base of the throat, with a push button acting as a trigger. According to the previous owner, this is one of three Protect-O-Lite flashlight guns known to exist. Another is on exhibit at the International Spy Museum, in Washington D.C. Overall length, 9.5”. Excellent overall. Excellent markings. $5,000 - $7,000
435 Chained SS Dagger with Portepee With Capture Papers An SS chained dagger in untouched condition. The 1936 pattern dagger with ebony grip and originally-wrapped silver portepee. The unmarked dagger-blade, free from any adverse blemishes or pitting, retaining most polish and cross graining. Listed on Capture Papers as 3 German Knives. Group Came with this SS, an SA and Teno also listed in another auction. The dagger has a type 2 nickel-silver chains with typical lightstamped intertwined runes to the reverse. Grip has a hairline crack at crossguard. Scabbard has a dent in the lower half and a couple of drops of white paint on scabbard. Dagger will improve with a good cleaning. $4,000 - $6,000
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Vietnam War
436 *AK47 Folding Stock Carbine and Bayonet 7.62x39 Russian caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 1972KS06565. Folding stock, with bayonet, extra magazine, and booklet. Very good with a very good bore. $1,000 - $2,000
437 ***DPMS A-15 LC Semi Automatic Rifle .223 caliber, 13” barrel, S/N 19537. The rifle features several added modifications, including a Surefire handguard with tactical light and an Aimpoint CompML2 4MOA red dot scope with an A.R.M.S. tri-lock mount. Includes a canvas sling and a magazine. Telescoping buttstock with rubber U.S. and Ordnance bomb proof marked buttpad (marked NO52246). Very good to excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $1,500 192
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Art 438 Adelbert Jenne (American, 19th-20th century) Hunter with Dogs, oil on canvas, signed and dated ‘93 l.r., framed, 21.25 x 27.5 in. (sight) This painting by Jenne was used as an illustration on an advertisement poster for Lefever Arms Company, lithographed by Louis J. Porr Litho Co. NY. $1,500 - $2,500
439 Grant Hacking (American, b. 1946) Cheetah, oil on canvas, signed l.l., titled and dated 2007 on reverse of canvas, framed, 11.25 x 15.25 in. (sight) $1,000 - $2,000
440 Grant Hacking (American, b. 1946) Alert, oil on canvas, signed l.l., titled and dated 2011 on reverse of canvas, framed, 13.5 x 19.5 in. (sight) $1,500 - $2,500
441 Grant Hacking (American, b. 1946) Descent, oil on canvas, signed l.r., titled on reverse of canvas, framed, 23.25 x 19.5 in. (sight) $2,000 - $3,000
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Henry Derringer Deed 442 Double Sided Signed Henry Derringer Deed to His Home and Workshop in Philadelphia The deed is entitled “The Deed Edward Ingersoll, Equire and Wife to Henry Derringer.” This deed was recorded in the office of recording deeds for the city and county of Philadelphia in the deed book T.W. Vol 5 page 194 Witness my hand of seal of office the 22nd March 1820. Framed document is 21.75” x 16” (sight) and 29” x 23” (overall). The document is signed by Henry Derringer on one side and by Henry Derringer and his wife, Eliza Derringer on the other side. The front side of the deed with printed text and inked inscriptions reads, “This Indenture made the fourth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, between Edward Ingersoll, of the City of Philadelphia, Esquire and Catherine Ann, his wife of the one part, and Henry Derringer of the County of Philadelphia Gun and Rifle manufacturer, of the other part, witnessseth, That said Edward Ingersoll and Catherine Ann his wife as well for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar, lawful money, unto them at or before the sealing and delivery hereof by the said Henry Derringer welll and truly paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, as the payment of the yearly rent and taxes, and the performance of the covenants and agreements hereinafter mentioned, which are the part of the said Henry Derringer nd his heirs and assigns is and are to be part and performed. The inscribed ink portion of the deed immediately below describes the property as on the East side of Front Street and 120 feet along Oxford Street in the Northeast Liberties of the City of Philadelphia. Additionally, another forty foot structure along Front Street and Oxford Street. one hundred and twenty feet. Rent payment agreements are listed for a structure eighty feet in breadth on Front Street for which a yearly ground rent of one hundred dollars payable to John H. Brinton. Another rental agreement included in the inked portion of the deed is for fifty dollars in annual rent payable to Edward Ingersoll and his wife Catherine Ann. The document is complete with appropriate signatures and wax seals and other official markings. The document was folded in eight places and is in excellent condition and all inked writing as well as the signatures are visible. $5,000 - $7,000
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European 443 Early Italian Cruiz Broilli Leather Carved Powder Flask A 5”x4” gourd shaped boiled leather powder flask with iron 2.5” spout and banded for carrying strap. Carving depicts crest and hunting scene. Good, shows normal field usage. $2,500 - $3,500
444 French Gilded Brass Renaissance Powder Flask French powder flask made of horn covered with a velvet cloth material and decorated with gilt brass panels and spout. The panels are deeply chased and share the same scene and decorations on each panel. The scene consist of a horseman following a group of warriors going into battle. There are several folklore faces present and decorated with a nice border. The lower right and left hand corners have a sword and shield as well as a bow and arrow. Retains most of the gilt throughout with some wear to the corners and spout. The velvet material shows some wear and color has faded. Overall a great example of French craftsmanship and a fine artistic specimen of a French Renaissance powder flask. $5,000 - $7,500 Reverse
445 Swiss Military Crossbow Military marks on the tang. S/N 599, push on safety, adjustable rear sight, walnut stock with cheek piece, checkered wrist, includes one original bolt. Very good, Some original finish. $1,000 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
446 Early European Crossbow Original cable string, walnut stock and brass, double set triggers, target sights. Excellent. $1,000 - $2,000
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17th Century Complete Harness of Armor 447 17th Century Complete Harness of Armor Close Helm with two piece visor and large gorget plates. Breast and back plates. Large pauldrons of three lames and tassets of six lames with complete arm and leg defenses. The back plate bears an armor’s mark. With the armor is a Halbard of the 16th century. The Harness of Armor dates to circa 1620. Items that accompanying this lot is a “Letter of Antiquity” and a correspondence as a date of purchase from 22nd August 1967, from Peter Dale Ltd. Excellent overall. Armor was cleaned in an European manner and a coat of grease was applied to protect it. Some of the pieces show use - has some period damage but nothing that detracts from the suits appearance. Purchased from Peter Dale Ltd. $10,000 - $20,000
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448 French Cuirassier Sword and Scabbard 37.5” blade with double fullers, arsenal proofed, Klingenthal inscribed and dated “1822” on the parry edge. Hilt has brass four-branch guard and pommel. Grip wrapped in leather and brass wire. Complete with iron scabbard with two hanger rings. Good. $1,000 - $1,500
449 Austrian Silver Hilt Court Sword 31” double edged blade, unmarked. Hilt has silver clamshell guard embossed with a double headed Austrian eagle, “D” guard embossed with a winged sphinx and floral motifs, marked with silver proofs, classical head pommel, grip has mother-of-pearl scales and silver inlay “F 1” cypher for either Francis I (1804-35) or Ferdinand I (1835-48). Has a contemporary Spanish made leather and brass replacement scabbard. Good; lightly aging blade with a few nicks on the upper cutting edge. Grips with edge chips and an epoxy repair on the reverse. $1,000 - $1,500
450 French Sabre of Officer of Light Cavalry With Scabbard 34” blue and gilt blade, three branch brass guard with leather and wire wrapped grip. Good. Some carbon leaching on blade. $1,000 - $1,500
451 French Napoleonic 1st Empire Foot Officers Sabre 28.5” blue and gilt blade. Crescent moon and panoply of arms motif, ebony handle with brass d-guard, Leather and brass scabbard. Good. some carbon leaching on blade and some small nicks in cutting edge. Crack in handle. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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452 Early European Socket Bayonet 8” engraved blade with fullers. Engraved brass socket 3.75” length, Socket diameter is .894. Blade is gunmetal grey with some staining. Brass with nice untouched patina. A early well decorated socket bayonet. $1,000 - $1,500
453 German Short Sword With Carved Handle Caved stag handle with stags and hunters. 22’ Engraved spear point blade. Iron crossguard, leather scabbard with iron throat and tip. Blade has been lightly cleaned with some scattered stains. Scabbard has had some repairs. Overall very good, Missing the short dagger. $1,000 - $1,500
454 Russian Model 1826 Cuirassier Sword and Scabbard 38.5” blade with double fullers, arsenal proofed, inscribed in Russian and dated “1839” on the parry edge. Hilt has brass four-branch guard and pommel. Grip wrapped in leather and brass wire. Complete with iron scabbard with two hanger rings. Good, light age toning. $1,000 - $1,500
455 17th Century Spanish Swept Hilt Rapier 42” blade with 8” center fuller, Iron swept hilt, wire wrap with faceted round pommel cap. Maker marked in fuller unreadable due to pitting. Sword heavily pitted. make a great display piece. $1,000 - $1,500
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456 European Bowie Style Knife 11.25” spear point blade with etched panels of Military panopoly of arms. Carved stag handle with silver pommel cap. German silver cross guard. Red leather scabbard with German silver tip and throat. Blade is untouched with clear etched panels. Handle is excellent. Scabbard is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
457 Bowie Knife By W.R. Butcher 8.5” clip point blade with Spanish Notch, Marked on the ricasso with a “W crown R’ W.Butcher Sheffield in three lines. Rosewood handle with a “T” shaped “ pommel. Silver plated guard, hilt and pommel cap. Old leather sheath that is a replacement. Blade is gunmetal grey with some staining. Markings are very sharp and crisp. Handle with nice untouched patina and has never been cleaned. Scabbard is very old replacement and is in very good condition. $3,500 - $6,000
458 Bowie Knife By Manson Sheffield 8.25” clip point blade, marked on the ricasso Manson Sheffield. German silver coffin head style pommel, German silver hilt, quillon, escutcheon plate, leather scabbard with engraved German silver throat and tip. Ivory scales. Blade has never been cleaned still retains the original polish lines. Grey with some staining. Handle has been polished, overall excellent with very good scabbard. $3,000 - $6,000
459 Bowie Knife By Issac Raphes 7.25” spear point blade, marked on the ricasso Issac Rapnes Sheffield in an oval.German silver quillon and pommel. German silver hilt, Pearl scales engraved name “Edmund Jowett” on the back of hilt. Leather scabbard with German silver tip and throat. Also engraved on the throat “Edmund Jowell”. Blade has been lightly cleaned with some minute traces of staining. Ricasso has excellent markings sharp and crisp. German silver with nice untouched patina. Pearl scales are very good with a very small chip out near the corner of the pommel on both sides. Leather scabbard is excellent. A very fine knife that has some history and needs to be research, $1,500 - $2,500
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460 IXL Bowie Knife 9.5” clip point blade with a 6” false edge,marked IXL on the ricasso and near the edge of the blade George Wostenholm Waston Works Sheffield. Further down the edge is an Eagle engraved. German silver heart shaped pommel, German silver hilt, quillon, escutcheon plate, original Ivory scales. Leather scabbard with German silver tip and throat. Scabbard embossed IXL in the leather scabbard. Blade is nice untouched patina grey to brown with some staining mixing in. German silver has nice patina. Ivory with nice yellowed patina. Leather scabbard is excellent. $2,500 - $5,000
461 Bowie Knife 9.5” clip point blade with curved false edge. Circular Ivory handle with German silver pommel and ferule. Leather scabbard with German silver throat and tip. Blade is gunmetal grey with some very light staining. Handle has nice yellow patina. Scabbard is very good. $1,000 - $1,500
462 English Bowie Knife By James Rodgers & Co. 8.75” spear point blade, marked on the ricasso James Rodger & Co Celebrated maker Sheffield. Ivory handle with shell design German silver pommel, German silver quillon, chased ferule German silver escutcheon plate. Leather scabbard with German silver throat and tip. Blade is unclean gunmetal grey with some brown staining mixing in. Markings are clear. Ivory handle with nice yellow patina. Scabbard is in two pieces, separated about 2.5” from the tip. $4,000 - $6,000
463 English Bowie Knife Half Horse Half Alligator By J. Woodhouse 10” spear point blade, German silver cross-guard and German silver coffin shape pommel with Half horse Half Alligator. Red Leather scabbard with German silver throat and tip. Marked on the ricasso James Woodhouse Manufacturer Sheffield. James Woodhouse was a manufacturer of table cutlery who operated out of Rockingham Street in Sheffield England. The company flourished from 1828-1859. German silver with nice tarnish. Ivory scales are old replacements. Blade has been cleaned with sharp markings and traces of staining. Scabbard is excellent. $6,500 - $9,000
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Swords and Edged Weapons 464 Early British Naval Officers Dagger 9” curved blade with etched panel in blue and gold with floral designs. Original Checkered Ivory handle with lion pommel. Gilt brass guard. Two gilt brass bands remain from the original leather scabbard. Missing scabbard. Blade is very good still retains most of the blue and gilt finish in the one panel on the right side of the blade. Blade still retains the roginal polish with some very light stains. Ivory handle has nice yellow patina. Pommel and guard still retain much of the gilt finish. The handle still retains the chain guard, needs to be refastened to the pommel. $1,000 - $1,500
465 French Sabre of Officer of Light Cavalry With Scabbard 34” blue and gilt blade, three branch brass guard with leather and wire wrapped grip. Iron scabbard with brass mounts. Good. $1,500 - $2,000
466 French Sabre of Recompense 34” blue and gilt blade, Single branch brass guard with leather and silver wire wrapped grip. Military motifs on blade panoply of arms and a Hussar on rampant horse. brass scabbard. Good, Some pitting and fading to the blue, some carbon leaching to the blade. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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467 Early German Short Hunting Set 20” spear point blade, cast brass handle that is deeply chased with stag,b ear and hunter. Cross guard has a bear on both ends. Deeply chased extra knife and fork. Leather scabbard with brass fittings. Sword blade has been used and sharpened. Mostly gunmetal grey with some brown staining. Scabbard is excellent. Brass retains most of the gilt finish. Excellent overall for a highly decorated. $1,500 - $2,500
468 German Short Sword With Carved Handle 21” spear point blade, Sterling silver crossed guard, Extremely fine carved handle. Leather scabbard with silver tip and throat. Ivory handle small knife. Carving is excellent. Blade is grey with some staining. Silver is excellent. Scabbard has had a preservative applied to protect the leather. $2,000 - $3,000
469 Early Flintlock Hunting Sword Combo By Wentzlau A. Neuwiedt .390 bore diameter, 3.25” octagonal barrel, sword blade is 22.5” spear point blade with etched panels. Marked on the curve under the frizzen spring Wentzlau A. Neuwiedt. Boxlock flintlock, Carved Dog head pommel circassian wood. Very fancy iron guard from the dogs mouth to the bottom of the flint pistol. Overall excellent , has nice untouched dark brown patina and an even look overall. Dogs head is very artistic, and well done. $2,500 - $5,000
470 French Sabre Deluxe Officers Superieur 34” blue and gilt blade. Crescent moon and panoply of arms motif, checkered wooden handle with chased brass lion head d-guard, chased brass scabbard Good. some carbon leaching on blade and some small nicks in cutting edge. $3,000 - $5,000 202
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471 Fine 17th Century German Crossbow A fine 17th Century German crossbow (slurbow) with fruitwood stock finely and elaborately inlaid throughout its length with polished, engraved, and scrimshawed stag horn depicting dogs chasing rabbits on a ground enriched with inlaid pellets and scrolls in the Germanic style found on wheel-lock pistols and rifles of the 17th century. Inlays were quite possibly done in the early 18th century. The flight groove of engraved polished stag horn, iron trigger guard with set trigger, robust iron bow retaining its original bow string and cotton ‘pom poms’. The whole in fine condition throughout. $5,000 - $7,500
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472 18th Century Hunting Dagger and Belt 16.5� spear point blade with etched panels. Beautiful gilt chased guard and pieced ferule. Caved stag handle with three faces. The blade has blue and gilt panels. Complete with extra knife and a fork. Leather scabbard with gilt brass and chased furniture. Knife with carved stag handle and gilt ferule. The fork has carved stag handle. Overall this set is excellent overall retaining most of the gilt finish. The sword blade is excellent retaining some of the gilt and blue finish just lightly fading. $13,500 - $18,500
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473 Wheelock Firearm by Joseph Knoggl in Graz .520 bore diameter, 32’ octagonal barrel, engraved in script Joseph Knoggl In Graz. Engraved borders on the lock and hammer. Rear tang sight with notched rear barrel sight, brass blade front sight. Brass furniture raised carved walnut stock with brass side plates. Horn inlays on the cheek piece and patchbox cover and Horn nosecap. Barrel and lock are excellent, having been cleaned in a European manner. Stock is excellent with some very minor nicks and dings. Overall this is an excellent example of a 17th century arm. $5,000 - $7,000
474 Early 17th Century Paddlestock Wheel Lock Firearm .700 bore diameter with grooved rifling, 25.75” octagonal barrel length, NSN, barrel marked and dated in three lines on the top barrel flat “1627” over “Augustinus” over “Kotter”. V notched rear barrel sight with brass blade front sight. Early rounded wheel lock. Floral carved walnut stock and patch box with iron furniture. Kotter worked 1616 - 1635. All metal cleaned in the European manner. All lines are sharp and crisp. Stock has been refinished and varnished over. $8,000 - $10,000
475 17th Century Wheel Lock Blunderbuss 2” bore diameter, 27.5” flared round barrel length, NSN, no visible markings. Iron furniture with walnut stock and rounded butt stock. Castle brass tag on the butt stock behind trigger guard marked “HL240”. V notched rear sight with round bead front sight. 2 screw lock plate. Face of the wheel lock engraved in a floral style. All metal cleaned in the European manner to a bright finish. The stock is refinished and varnished. Replaced ram rod. $15,000 - $20,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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476 French M-1816 Conversion Flintlock Cavalry Carbine .69 caliber, 19.5” smoothbore round barrel, octagonal at the breech with faint proof marks, tang marked “M an 9.” Original flint. Lock with brass pan, plate engraved “M.re R.le / Leige;” action functions properly. Walnut half-stock with cut-out cheek rest, brass furniture and iron saddle ring bar. adapted from an Mle an 9. Good. Bore poor. Iron parts mostly mottled grey with light pitting on the breech. $1,000 - $1,500
477 French Napoleonic Dragoon Musket Dated 1812 .69 caliber, 40.5” round smoothbore barrel, octagonal at the breech with proof marks and date “1812,” tang marked “M an 9.” Original flint, lock with brass pan, plate engraved “Mrv. Imp. / de Versaille;” action functions properly. Three-band walnut stock has cut-out cheek rest on the reverse buttstock, Brass furniture with distinctive double middle band and tulip tip ramrod. Good. Metal has a salt and pepper patina. Spots of light oxidation Dents and dings in wood and service wear. $2,000 - $3,000
478 French Flintlock Mle An 12 Infantry Rifle Dated 1806 .60 caliber, 25.5” rifled octagonal barrel, slightly flared at the muzzle, proofed at the breech, fixed sights. Original flint, lock has brass pan, plate stamped “Mre IMPle / De Versailles;” action functions perfectly. Full walnut stock with pinned barrel, raised cheek rest, brass furniture. Complete with iron ramrod. Good. Bore good. Dents and dings in wood with service wear. $5,000 - $7,000
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479 Over/Under Percussion Rifle .36 caliber, 34” octagonal barrels, unmarked. Engraved back-action percussion locks, oval patchbox, brass furniture, double set triggers. Buckhorn rear barrel sight with a blade front sight. Barrels have a nice dark brown patina. Locks and hammers blend well with the barrels. Brass has a mellow look. Stock is excellent with some very light nicks and dings. Overall nice tight action very solid rifle. $1,000 - $2,000
480 German Air Rifle .30 caliber, 27.25” octagonal barrel, Schuetzen style adjustable rear sight with half dome front sight. Rear adjustable tang sight. Beautifully carved walnut stock with schuetzen style buttplate. Fancy full finger triggerguard. Double set triggers. Reservoir in the buttstock. Brass furniture, checkered fore-end. Overall excellent. A small crack in the rear of the buttstcok on both side from the reservoir to the butt plate, about 1/4” on the left side and on the right side1/2”. Brass with nice untouched patina. Barrel retains most of the blue finish. $1,000 - $1,500
481 Work Of Art German Yeager Rifle By Johann Ernst Fiedler .530 bore diameter, 29.5” octagonal barrel, top of barrel is engraved and inlaid with silver. Marked Johann Ernst Field A Ulm. made flintlocks in 1760. Notched rear barrel sight and blade front sight. Deep relief engraved lock, hammer and tang and on the rear in a small panel is engraved Ernst Fiedler. Silver hardware is deeply chased buttplate, sideplate and triggerguard. . Entire stock is decorated in Silver beads in geometric designs. Stock is raised ccarved behind the cheek piece, around the tang, around the rear ramrod thimble, around the tiggerguard. Decorated wood triggerguard. Horn nose cap. Eight pointed star inlaid on the cheek piece with silver wire outlining the star. Moldings outlining all parts. Very fancy circassian walnut stock. Sling swivels on the nosecap and in the rear on the bottom of the stock. Still retains some of the original leather sling. Barrel has a dark blue look, smooth and no pitting. Lock and hammer are a sharp and crisp with a satin grey look which is the original finish. Silver hardware is excellent. Stock has a small piece of wood missing on the left side 10.5” long and about a 1/4” wide. This is an outstanding piece of German workmanship. $7,000 - $10,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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482 German Martini Schuetzen 8.15x46R cal. 31”octagonal barrel with .50” flat front sight. Front ramp sight; rear tang sight. Beautifully engraved frame with scrolls in a floral desigh. Martinistyle action. Double-set triggers. Walnut stock and forearm, fleurs de lis checkering, with beautiful carving. All metal is sharp and crisp with nice dark plum look. Mechanically fine works very well. Stock and forearm are very good with dark uncleaned look. Bore is good and will clean to better. $1,500 - $2,500
483 European Double Rifle By J. Nowotny of Prague 11.15X60 R, 23.5” barrels, S/N 3362. Rounded action. Deep relief Engraved hunting scene’s on the sidelocks frame, action, butt plate trigger guard. Maker Marked in gold between barrels on the center of the rib, Nowotny of Prague. Gold bands on the breech and at the muzzle. Both triggers have sets. Underlever takedown. Open sights with a marbles rear sight and a blade front sight. Checkered pistol grip stock, smooth forearm. Bone inlays and Mother of pearl and rhinestone inlays are much later. Also included in lot are ammo old and reloads, Lee reloading dies, 2, boxes of 50 count bullets, 1, box of brass. Barrels retain most of the rust blue finish. Back-Action lock still retain some of the gilt finish. Long tag still retains some gilt finish. Stock and forearm has been skinned. Overall excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
484 **German Double Barrel Shotgun By Herm Eichorn & Sohne 20 gauge, 30” barrels, S/N 32457, 2.75” chamber, barrels have been modified for screw in chokes. Lop 14.25” with a 2.5” drop at the heel. Greener style frame with cross bolt locking system. Frame is highly engraved with panels of birds on the right side and on the left side with a fox running. Top of barrels engraved with maker’s name Herm Eichorn & Sohne. Checkered forearm with checkered pistol grip stock also a cheek piece. Horn butt plate and silver pistol grip cap. Equipped with sling swivels. Barrels retain most of the blue, no wear. Frame is finished in a European manner left in the grey with shadowed background. Stock and forearm are excellent. $2,500 - $3,500 208
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485 **Engraved German Drilling Rifle 7X57 caliber rifle caliber, 16 gauge, 27” barrels, no markings except rifle caliber and proof marks on the bottom of the rifled barrel. Nice relief engraving with scrolls and stags. Stippled background. Flip up rifle sight on the center rib., red front bead. Horn triggergaurd, checkered pistol grip stock with cheek-piece. Finely checkered forearm. engraved Cartridge holder in the toe of the stock. Rubber recoil pad. Barrels retain most of the original blue finish. Frame is excellent finished in a highly polished. Stock and forearm are excellent with oil finish. Bores are excellent. Frame is tight as a bank vault. Overall excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
486 W.W.Grenner Boxlock Shotgun 12 gauge, 30” barrels, S/N 46708, 2.750 chamber, Center of rib marked W.,W. Greener, 68 Haymarket St, blued barrels, Bank note style engraved box lock action. Case colored frame. Checkered pistol grip stock with checkered forearm. LOP 14” with rubber recoil pad. 2.75” Drop at the heel. Barrel retaining most of the blue finish. Frame retains most of the case colors just lightly fading along the bottom of the frame. Overall very sharp and crisp. Nice engraving. Bores are excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
487 *Beretta Over & Under Silver Pigeon Shotgun Beretta model 686 two barrel set in 28ga. and 20ga., 28” over & under barrels, S/N R 11744 S. Checker walnut stock in original box. engraved satin-nickel mono block receiver with hunt scene. Very good, bores excellent, gun shows little to no field use. $1,500 - $2,500
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488 German Military Wheelock Pistol .480 bore diameter, 16.5” octagonal barrel length, NSN, no visible markings. Iron barrel, hammer, lock, trigger, trigger guard, ram rod pipe and pistol grip cap. Walnut stock and ram rod. This is a fine example of a German made military wheel lock pistol. Has a bright silvery gray finish with sharp lines on the barrel. The rest of the iron mounts have a bright finish blending with some small areas of salt and pepper pitting. The stock is very good with minor nicks and dings. Smooth bore has pitting. $4,000 - $6,000
489 French Flintlock Mle an 9 Military Pistol .70 caliber, 8” round barrel with proof marks, tang marked “Me an 9.” Original flint. Lock with brass pan, marked “Mowbeuge / Manuf’re N’le.” Full wood stock with club grip, iron furniture. Complete with ramrod. Marked 460 at the breach. Very good. Salt and pepper patina on metal and dents and dings in stock. $1,000 - $1,500
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490 French Flintlock Mle an 9 Military Pistol .70 caliber, 8” round barrel with proof marks, tang marked “Me an 9.” Original flint. Lock with brass pan, marked “St. Etienne / Manuf’re N’le.” Full wood stock with club grip, Brass and iron furniture. Complete with ramrod. Good. Mottled grey turning brown patina on metal and dents and dings in stock. $1,000 - $1,500
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491 French Flintlock Mle-An-13 Military Pistol .69 caliber, 8” round barrel. Lock with Charlotteville markings. Brass furniture with walnut stock. Military inspectors’ initials throughout. All metal is sharp and has been kept clean. Stock with some nicks and dings. salt and pepper patina on metal. Bore is fair. $1,000 - $1,500
492 **Webley & Scott .380 Automatic Pistol .380 caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 111428. Left of slide marked with Webley address, caliber and flying bullet logo. Barrel and slide marked with British proofs. Blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips. The pistol has almost all of its original finish remaining, with some light fading to parts of the slide, along with some scuffs. The grips are slightly faded. The bore is in excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,500
493 Nickel Finish Webley Mark III Folding Trigger DA Revolver .38 caliber, 3” barrel, S/N 1656. Left top near break marked Mark “III” 38. Nickel finish, with checkered hard rubber grips. The nickel is partially flaking on the cylinder, and has some areas of wear, especially along the grips and on the right side. The latch for the top break does not function properly and the cylinder does not revolve. The underside of both grips are chipped. $1,000 - $1,500
494 **Webley & Scott Mark VI .22 Conversion Target DA Revolver .22 l caliber, 7” barrel, S/N 292839. With Webley .22 barrel conversion Left side of frame marked Webley Patents Mark VI 1917. With broad arrow markings throughout. Blue finish, with checkered hard rubber grips. The bore is in excellent condition. The finish is slightly faded, but in otherwise very good condition. $1,500 - $2,000
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495 **Webley Single Shot Target Pistol With Shoulder Stock .22 LR rimfire caliber, 10 3/8” barrel, S/N 1036. Top of barrel marked Army & Navy C.S.L. London. Blue finish with checkered wooden grip. With metal buttcap, slotted to fit the included shoulder stock. The finish is present throughout, with the exception of some areas of scuffing and wear on the barrel and frame. The finish is slightly worn on the buttcap. The grip and shoulder stock have some slight nicks and dings to the wood. The bore is in excellent condition. $1,500 - $2,500
496 **John Dickson & Sons Marked Webley & Scott Model 1906 .32 Automatic Pistol .32 automatic caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 69. Top of slide marked John Dickson & Sons, Edinburgh. The left of the slide is marked with the Webley & Scott name and caliber, along with the flying bullet logo. Early gun with long side extractor. Markings are engraved in script. With British proofs throughout. Blue finish, with checkered hard rubber grips. The blue finish is mostly present throughout, with small areas of fading on the barrel and frame. The grips have a barely noticeable age crack to the underside of the right side, and are in otherwise very good condition. The bore is in excellent condition. $2,000 - $2,500 212
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497 **German Reform Brevete Pistol .25 acp caliber, 3” barrels, S/N 4666, blue finish with hard rubber grips. Marked on the side of the barrel Brevette D.R.P. 177023 and then an Imperial Eagle. Excellent overall retaining most of the original blue finish. Excellent grips. Bores are very good. $1,000 - $1,500
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498 **Webley .22 Target Pistol, New In Box .22 long rifle caliber, 10” barrel length, S/N 5522, left side of the barrel marked “.22 L.R. Target Pistol MK III”. British proof marks are on the left side of the barrel. Left side of the frame marked “Webley & Scott Ltd.” over “Birmingham”. Right side of the barrel marked”Made in England”. Webley and logo marked on the right side of the frame. Blue finish throughout with checkered wood grips. Left side of the grips have a thumb rest. Comes in the original Webley & Scott box. Retains nearly all the blue finish throughout. The grips are excellent with very minimal nicks and dings. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. Like new in the box. $1,500 - $2,500
499 **Webley & Scott .32 Hamerless Revolver With Pearl Grips .32 caliber, 3” barrel, S/N 4409. Top of frame marked Webley & Scott LTD Birmingham & London. The right side of the frame is marked Webley Patents W.P. 320, with the left side marked with the flying bullet logo. Blue finish, pearl grips. The finish is almost entirely present, with some slight abrasions to the cylinder. Both grips have small ships towards the underside. The bore is in very good condition. $2,000 - $2,500
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500 Bittner Repeating Pistol Model 1893 7.7 Bittner caliber, 6.25” octagonal barrel, S/N 41, marked in the center of the right side of the frame with Bittner Patent then an oval with logo and a “W”. finished in case colored frame, blued barrel, checkered fore end, walnut grips. Square butt which may be a period modification or could have been done at the factory. Very well done. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Frame has most of the bright and vivid case colors with a light coat of the original lacquer finish protecting the colors. Grips are excellent. The square butt, there can be no doubt that it was done during the period. An interesting modification done on a very rare pistol and makes it more interesting to a advance collector. $6,500 - $12,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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501 Japanese Edo Period O-Naginata Polearm 24” massive blade with two small fullers, brass habaki, small brass tsuba, very stylized haft and wooden blade cover. The naginata is one of the several varieties of traditionally made Japanese blades. Naginata for fighting men and warrior monks were ō-naginata. The kind used by women was called konaginata. Since the naginata with its pole is heavier and much slower than the Japanese sword, the blade of the ko-naginata was smaller than the male warrior’s ō-naginata in order to compensate for the lesser height and upper-body strength of a woman than an armoured male samurai. This example is very large and there for made for use by a Man. Excellent example of a eastern polearm. $2,000 - $4,000
502 Japanese Katana Edo Period In Shirasaya 27.25” signed Edo period blade, straight line temper, brass falling rain habaki. Mounted in shirasaya. In fine polish. Excellent. $3,000 - $5,000
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503 Philippine Insurrection Era Native Miniature Edged Weapon Collection 28” x 19.5”, over 70 detailed miniature pieces including bolos, borangs, krises, spears, axes, arrows, a cannon, shield, clothing and musical instruments representing the craftsmanship of the indigenous peoples of the archipelago. Edged weapons are made with iron blades and bone grips. Other materials include wood, brass, cloth and leather. Items are affixed to a brown velvet-covered wood shield-shaped plaque with carved bone decorative elements. Good. A few items have gone missing over the years and there are some broken pieces. Velvet faded with a small tear. $2,000 - $3,000
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504 Unmarked Heavy Barrel Plains Percussion Rifle .50 caliber, 36” heavy octagon barrel. With adjustable rocky mountain rear sight. The lock is marked A.W. Spies & Co. and features floral engravings. With double set triggers. With a brass triggerguard and crescent style buttplate. The half stock has a pewter forend tip, an ash ramrod, and a raised cheekpiece with a German silver oval featuring an engraved American eagle motif. The barrel has an even spotted plum patina. The front sight is missing. The stock has an old repair around the tang, but is in otherwise very good condition. The bore is good and the action is good. $750 - $1,250
505 Percussion Half Stock Rifle By R.Mock, Washington County, KY .40 caliber, 37” octagonal barrel. The barrel has a blade front sight, a fixed split dovetail rear sight and a German silver inlay stamped R. Mock. The lock is also stamped R. Mock. With double set triggers with a finger spur on the triggerguard. The walnut half stock features a raised cheekpiece with an oval German silver plaque, engraved in cursive R. Mock Maker / Washington County K.Y. / Age 82 Years. The stock also has an ash ramrod, a pewter forend cap, German silver escutcheons, a German silver thumbprint on the underside, and a crescent buttplate. The barrel has a rich plum patina, with light peppering at the breech. The stock has an old repaired crack by the sideplate screw, otherwise it is in good condition. The bore and the action are good. $1,000 - $1,500
506 Heavy Barrel Percussion Half Stock Rifle, H.G. Campbell, Helena, KY .44 caliber, 36” octagonal barrel. The breech of the barrel is marked A. Mington / Cast Steel. The lock plate is marked H.G. Campbell / Helena / KY. The upper tang has a pointed finial with a fixed peep sight attached. The barrel has a hood front sight. With double set triggers and a finger spur on the triggerguard. The walnut half stock has German silver escutcheons, a pewter forend cap, two brass ferrules, a brass tipped ramrod and a crescent buttplate. All iron parts are finished bright, with the lock having a darker patina. The stock has one or two nicks or dings, and is in good condition. The bore and the action are good. $1,000 - $1,500 216
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507 Rare Three Barrel Percussion Rifle By B.Mills Harrodsburg.Ky .31 caliber rifled, 12 gauge shotgun side by side with rifle barrel on the top. Notched rear barrel sight and a blade front sight. Back-action percussion Lockplates are marked B. Mills Harrodsburg Ky. This is a great rarity and needs proper restoration to revive it to its original state. It is a great rarity and probably one of a kind made by Benjamin Mills Barrels are solid. Back section is in very good condition. Barrels are apart at the breech and needs to be rejoined. $1,000 - $1,500
508 Trapdoor Half Stock Sporting Rifle By B. Mills Lexington Ky .35 caliber, 26.25” octagonal barrel. The barrel has a German silver blade front sight and a fixed split dovetail rear sight. The top of the breechblock is stamped B. Mills & Son / Lexington / KY. The lock is unmarked. With double set triggers and a triggerguard with a finger spur. The tang is drilled for an additional sight. Walnut half stock with ramrod, pewter forend and brass crescent buttplate. The barrel, lockplate and breechblock all have a dark plum patina. There is some light pitting on parts of the barrel. The stock has a small crack, forward of the lockplate. It appears there was once a plate under the butt that is missing, with an are of loss to the wood. The bore could use a light cleaning and the action is good. $1,500 - $2,500
509 Cased Percussion Sporting Rifle By T.Wilson Lexington Ky .36 caliber, 34” octagonal barrel, T.Wilson, Lex Ky marked on the back-action lock. Double set triggers, iron furniture, target sights, walnut stock with pewter tip, In an original casing with a label inside Thomas Wilson Gun Maker Lexington Ky. Barrel is very nice with a faded plum to a brown finish. Some staining and light pitting. Lock has very good and clear markings, finish is mostly a light patina. Stock is excellent retaining most of the original varnished finish. Case is very good, lid has very litltle finish with some scuffing. Inside still retains most of the original red cloth lining. A very rare American made sporting rifle. $1,500 - $2,500
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510 Percussion Schutzen Rifle By Balthazar Auer, Louisville, KY .54 caliber, 36” heavy octagonal barrel. The barrel has a hood front sight, with an adjustable rear sight. The rear sight has a unique figural serpent integrated into it, forward of the split dovetail. The barrel is stamped Auer / Louisville, KY. The patent breech is engraved and features a figural nipple bolster. The lock and hammer feature floral engravings, with the lock marked Auer / Louisville, KY. Opposite of the lock is a beautifully engraved serpent form sideplate. A lollipop sight is mounted on the tang. With double set triggers and an engraved three finger spur triggerguard. The triggerguard has an iron finial that extends all the way towards the forend cap, and includes a screw for a palmrest. The fancy grain walnut stock has a raised cheekpiece and a Swiss style buttplate. With German silver escutcheons and an ash ramrod. The barrel has a plum patina. The stock has some scratches by the escutcheons on the right side, as well as a micro-crack below the serpent form sideplate, otherwise it is in good condition. The lollipop sight has been repaired. The bore and action are very good. $2,000 - $3,000
511 Percussion Plains Rifle Marked F.R. Hamilton, Bloomington, Indiana .52 caliber, 34” heavy octagonal barrel with circular muzzle. The barrel is marked F.R. Hamilton Bloomington, Indiana. The barrel features an inlaid German silver band at the breech, and an inlaid copper circle on the face of the muzzle. The maple half-stock features several German silver inlays, including a diamond and five-pointed stars on the right side of the butt, and ivy vines with an eagle and shield silhouette on the left side. The rifle also features German silver ferrules, escutcheons, trigger guard with finger spur, patchbox, crescent buttplate and other inlays. The rifle also has a pewter fore end cap and a hickory ramrod. The barrel has a brownish plum patina. There is a very small amount of separation at the breech. The lock and hammer have a dark brown and grey mottled patina. The stock has some small hairline age crack in the butt and another on the right side above the escutcheon. There is an old repair on the left side of the stock where the breech of the barrel meets the upper tang. One of the ferrules is missing. The bore needs to be cleaned, but is in good condition. The mechanics are very good. $4,000 - $6,000
512 Buffalo Plains Percussion Rifle, Marked J. Johnsen .56 caliber, 39.5” octagonal barrel. The barrel is marked on the top flat J. Johnsen. Johnsen was a known Ohio born gunsmith who operated out of Shasta City, California. The lock features floral engravings, and is marked Jos. Golcher. With straight blade German silver front sight and a notched rear sight. The half stock has a plated forend cap, and one German silver key escutcheon. The butt features a raised cheekpiece that has an inlaid German silver oval. the inlay is engraved XIV “Big Tom” and features a buffalo (likely noting the name of the rifle, and the number of buffalo kills). With double set triggers, triggerguard with finger spur and pineapple finial, ash ramrod, and crescent buttplate with a pineapple finial on the underside plate. The barrel has an even plum patina. The stock displays a lovely aged patina, and has some slight age cracks behind the nosecap and forward of the triggerguard. The rifled barrel displays an excellent bore, and the action is crisp. Jim Dresslar $4,500 - $6,500 218
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513 Percussion Half Stock Rifle Attributed To Benjamin Mills .40 caliber, 34.5” octagonal barrel, Marked on the top of barrel “cast steel”, patent breech, back-action percussion lock, double set triggers, hooded tang sight with a European style adjustable rear barrel sight, front blade sight, very fine strip maple stock. Iron butt plate, triggerguard, ferules and silver nose cap. Barrel retains most of the original brown finish, some wear to the high lines. Lock and hammer has most of the case colors turning to a blue grey. Breech and tang still retains most of the case colors just lightly fading to a blue grey. Stock retains most of the original varnish. Few nicks and dings. Overall this is one of the best known Benjamin Mills Rifle’s known. $4,500 - $6,000
514 Factory Engraved Sharps Model 1853 Percussion Sporting Rifle .44 caliber, 25.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 14905. The barrel is marked Sharps Rifle / Manuf & Co. / Hartford Conn, and features a hood front sight with a folding adjustable target rear barrel sight, and a tang rear sight. The breech of the barrel features scroll engravings. The frame, lever, hammer, lock, patchbox and buttplate also feature beautiful scroll engravings. The tang is marked Sharp’s Patent 1848, with the serial number in a scroll, and features an adjustable peep sight. Walnut stock with pewter forend tip. The barrel has a deep plum patina, The frame, lock, hammer and lever have a dull gunmetal grey look, with very small areas of staining. The forend has an old repaired crack, as does the stock in a small area behind the frame on the right side. The bore could use a light cleaning and is in good condition. The action is good. $6,000 - $9,000
515 Kentucky Full-Stock Percussion Indian Rifle from the Jim Ritchie Collection .40 cal., 33” octagonal barrel with script letter “P” on the top face, rear sight removed, faintly engraved lockplate, double set triggers, all finish aging to dark gray with overall peppered pitting. Maple stock with line carved ramrod channel filled with traces of red ochre, checkered wrist and cheek rest on the left buttstock, brass furniture with four-piece engraved patchbox, brass tacks outlined patchbox and trim the stock. One of the tack heads is missing on the underside of the buttstock reviling the ‘square’ cut shank, helping to date the rifle to before the 1880s. Complete with a contemporary replacement ramrod. Fair to good; bore dark with strong rifling, barrel and lock with pitting as noted above. Action does not hold. Stock worn on the edges, patchbox lid slightly bent, triggerguard has a repaired break and the back tip of the backplate is missing. Jim Ritchie $7,500 - $10,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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516 **Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine .30 WCF Caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 998829. Circa 1925. Blue barrel, magazine tube, carbine rear barrel sight. Blued receiver and barrel bands. Walnut stock and forearm. Winchester markings on top of barrel and upper tang. Excellent $1,000 - $1,500
517 Ballard Military Carbine by Ball and Williams .44 R.F. caliber, 30.25” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 8587. With matching numbers throughout. The top flat of the barrel is marked Kentucky, along with the standard Ballard’s patent, Ball & Williams and Merwin & Bray markings. Walnut stock and forearm, with sling swivels on the barrel band and the underside of the butt. With crescent buttplate. The barrel retains most of the original blue finish, with some small areas of fading. The frame has a mottled plum and dark patina. The forearm has some light handling marks, and the comb of the butt has a crack, with some slight separation on the right where it meets the frame. The bore and mechanics are excellent. $1,000 - $2,000
518 Ball and Williams Sporting Rifle .38 rimfire caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 114. With matching numbers throughout. The barrel is marked with Ballard’s patent, Ball & Williams name and address and Merwin & Bray Agts New York. The serial number is marked on the top of the barrel, top of the frame and on the left of the breechblock. With blade front sight and elevating tang peep sight. Walnut stock and forearm, with crescent buttplate. An early number Ball & Williams, rare in this condition. With most of the original blue finish remaining on the barrel. The frame has a mostly flat gray patina, with small areas of original finish showing. The stock and forearm have some light handling marks, but are mostly in very good condition. The bore and mechanics are excellent. $1,000 - $2,000 220
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519 Marlin Model 1891 Rifle, 2nd Variation .22 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 88856. Barrel marked with Marlin name and address and 1878, 1889, 1890 and 1892 patent dates. Top of frame marked Marlin Safety. Upper tang unmarked. Walnut forearm and buttstock, with crescent buttplate. The barrel and magazine tube retain almost all of their original blue finish, with some light scuffs to the underside of the tube. The frame has some light wear on the sides, but retains most of the original blue finish. The lever, hammer and buttplate display good to very good case colors. The stock is in very good to excellent condition, as is the bore. $1,000 - $1,500
520 Marlin Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle .22 caliber (scarce), 24” barrel, S/N 123628. Top flat of barrel marked with Marlin name, address and patent dates. The top of the receiver is marked Marlin Safety, with the upper tang marked Model 1892. Walnut stock and forearm, with crescent buttplate. The barrel has a mostly dark patina, with some areas of fading and grey on the high edges. The magazine tube has strong finish, with one or two nicks. The frame has a lot of the original blue finish showing, with the finish fading to a plumb on the right side and top of the frame. The stock and forearm have some light handling marks, but are in good overall condition (more varnish is worn on the forearm). The action and bore are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
521 Late Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32 5/8” barrel, S/N 71752. The barrel is marked with a VP over an eagle head, over a P. The breechblock is marked U.S. Model 1873. The lock is marked U.S. Springfield with an eagle motif. The stock has an inspector’s cartouche on the left of the wrist, and is stamped AL and has a firing proof behind the triggerguard. The walnut stock features a button headed ramrod, stacking sling swivels and a U.S. marked buttplate. The barrel and lock display nearly all of their original blue finish, and the breechblock has a nice oil quenched patina. The bore and the action are excellent. $1,000 - $2,000
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522 Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle .32 W.C.F. caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N L59677. The barrel is marked with two-line New Haven address markings, with the caliber near the breech. The model and patent dates are marked on the upper tang. Walnut stock and forearm, with crescent buttplate. The barrel and magazine tube have a bluish plum patina, with light wear to the edges. The frame has a mottled plum and grey patina, with some blue traces in the protected areas. The left side has some very light surface scratches. The stock and forearm have normal wear and are in good condition. The bore and mechanics are very good. $1,100 - $1,800
523 Marlin-Ballard No. 2 Sporting Rifle .32 long caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, S/N 33617. Matching numbers throughout. With caliber marking on the top flat of the barrel, along with a blade front sight and an adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The left side of the frame is marked with the Marlin name and address and Ballard’s patent. Walnut stock with tapered forend and crescent buttplate. The barrel has one or two minor scuffs, and is in otherwise very good to excellent condition. Almost all of the original case hardened finish remains on the frame, hammer, breechblock and lever. The stock is in very good overall condition. The bore and action are excellent. $1,200 - $1,600
524 Early Marlin-Ballard No. 3 Gallery Rifle .22 R.F. caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 1761. Matching numbers throughout. Frame marked with Marlin name, address and patent date, plus Ballard’s patent date. With additional patent date on the hammer. Blade front sight with split dovetail rear sight. Flat top receiver, with correct plunger style extractor. Tapered walnut forend with horn wedge, and walnut butt with crescent buttplate. An early rifle made before the firm settled on the final design. This is the earliest serial number reported. The barrel has nearly all of the original blue finish remaining, with a small are of light fading on the right side. The frame, hammer and breechblock still retain most of their original case colors. The stock and forearm are in very good to excellent condition, with only a few slight handling marks. The bore and action are excellent. $1,200 - $1,600 222
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525 Brown Manufacturing Company Deluxe Ballard Sporting Rifle With Grip Extractor .32 RF/CF caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 21730 on top of frame, and 21728 on the barrel. With all matching numbers otherwise. The barrel is also marked No. 22. The left side of the frame is marked with the Brown name and address and Ballard’s patent. The frame features the checkered grip extractor found only on early production Brown rifles (less than 50 believed to be in existence). With a broken folding Beech front sight and a tang mounted sliding peep sight. With deluxe wood on the forearm and buttstock. The barrel has a faded plum patina, with areas of flat gray. The frame has some areas of very strong case colors, and is slightly faded to a gunmetal patina in some other areas. The underside of the breechblock has a very slight casting flaw to the metal. The wood has some slight nicks and dings but is in good overall condition. The bore and action are excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
526 Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Sporting Rifle .44 RF percussion caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 19116. With matching serial numbers throughout. The top flat of the barrel is marked No. 44, and the serial number is marked on the top of the barrel near the breech, and on the top of the frame. The left side of the frame is marked Merrimack Arms & M.F.G. Co. / Newburyport Mass. / Ballard’s Patent / Nov. 5 1861. A patent date is also marked on the left of the hammer. With blade front sight and sliding peep rear sight on the tang. Rosewood forearm with plated forend and shell extractor. Rosewood stock with crescent buttplate. The barrel has dark patches of original blue finish, with some fading and streaking throughout. The frame has a mostly gray patina, with some darker areas splotched throughout. The rosewood has several handling marks, with some scratches along the upper ridge of the butt. The bore and mechanics are very good to excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
527 Ballard Deluxe Sporting Rifle by Ball and Williams .38 R.F. caliber, 28.25” octagonal barrel, S/N 4325. With matching numbers throughout. The barrel is marked with Ballard’s patent date, Ball & Williams name and address and Merwin & Bray Agts New York. The stock and forearm feature 3x deluxe wood, with a brass forearm cap and a crescent buttplate. Rare in this condition. The barrel has nearly all of its original blue finish, with some very small areas of spots on the left side near the muzzle. The frame was likely once case colored and now has an even dark patina. The forearm has a slight crack extending from the underscrew to either side of the shell extractor. The butt is in excellent condition. The bore and action are excellent. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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528 Winchester Model 1876 Rifle .45-60 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel length, S/N 36760 (ca. 1883), top of barrel flat marked in two lines with Winchester address over patent dates. Top of barrel flat behind the rear sight marked “.45 - 60”. Upper tang marked “Model 1876” and bottom tang marked with serial number. Blue finish with case colored lever and hammer. Walnut stock and forearm with crescent shaped butt plate. Full magazine tube and fore end cap. Brass cartridge carrier. Retains some of the finish on the frame, barrel and magazine tube that blends to a plum patina. The hammer and lever retain some case coloring that blends to an overall patina. The stock shows wear that is consistent with age and use. Bore is good and mechanically good. $1,500 - $2,500
529 **L.C. Smith Shotgun 16 gauge, 28” barrels, S/N S-56727, barrels made of armor steel, Marked on the sidelocks L.C.Smith, Marked on the top of the barrels L.C. Smith 16ga Field, Fulton N.Y. U.S.A. Blued barrels, case colored frame and locks. Checkered pistol grip stock with checkered forearm. Hard rubber buttplate. Triggerguard has some engraved lines done by the factory. Barrels retain all of the original blue finish. Locks and frame retains all of the bright case colors . The bottom of the fore end tip has some loss of colors. Triggerguard still retains most of the high blue finish. Stock and forearm are excellent. Overall this is a close to mint field grade L.C.Smith shotgun. $1,500 - $2,500
530 **Marlin Lever Action Shotgun .410 gauge, 26” barrel, S/N 4322. Blue finish with oil finished walnut stock and forearm. Retaining most of the original blue finish, just lightly fading. Stock and forearm are very good just lightly darkened. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,500 224
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531 Ballard Single Shot Merwin & Bray Sporting Rifle .46 rimfire caliber, 30” heavy octagon barrel, S/N 16858. With matching numbers throughout. The top flat of the barrel is marked No. 46. The right side of the nickel plated frame reads Ballard’s Patent Nov. 5. 1861. The left side of the frame reads Merwin & Bray Agts New York. With additional patent date on the hammer. With globe type front sight and sliding peep tang sight. With plated forend cap and crescent buttplate. The barrel is in excellent condition, with nearly 100% of the original blue finish remaining. The frame has a majority of its nickel finish remaining, with an area of wear on the lower right side. There are light areas of flaking on the forend cap and buttplate, revealing brass beneath. The forend has some light wear forward of the extractor. The bore and the action are in excellent condition. $2,000 - $4,000
532 Ballard Deluxe Nickel Plated Tin Carbine by Ball and Williams .44 R.F. caliber, 22” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 8869. With matching numbers throughout. Barrel marked with Ballard’s patent, Ball & Williams name and address and Merwin & Bray Agts New York marking. The serial number is marked on the barrel, the top of the frame and the hammer. Walnut stock and forearm, with single barrel band and sling swivels. The finish is present on the barrel, with light areas of minor wear to the sides of the frame. Areas of fading appear on the tops of the hammer and breechblock, the barrel band and swivels, the lever and the crescent buttplate. The forearm and stock show very minor areas of use and are in very good condition. The bore and action are excellent. $2,000 - $4,000
533 **Marlin Model 39 Rifle .22 S, L & L.R. caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N S12966. The top flat of the barrel is marked with the Marlin name and address, with the caliber marked near the breech. The upper tang is marked with a six pointed star behind the sight. With blade front sight and Lyman style tang sight. Walnut pistol grip stock with hard rubber Marlin buttplate. The rifle is in overall excellent condition, with nearly all of the original finish remaining throughout the entirety. The bore and mechanics are excellent. $2,000 - $4,000
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534 Marlin-Ballard No 3F Deluxe Gallery Rifle .22 R.F. caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 21939. With matching numbers throughout. The left side of the frame is marked with the Marlin name, address and patent dates, as well as Ballard’s patent date. The top flat panels of the frame are engraved with scrolls and a heart pattern border. The sides of the frame also feature detailed scroll engravings with a heart pattern border, with the left side featuring an engraved deer in a circle, and the right side featuring an engraved buck in a circle. With a folding Beech combination front sight and a sliding peep tang sight. Forearm with deluxe wood and checkering, with tapered horn forend. Deluxe wood pistol grip stock with horn wedge, checkering and a crescent buttplate. This is a unique 3F because while it has the usual lever and stock/forearm, it does not have a groove in the top of the frame, and it lacks the Swiss buttplate. It has the typical engravings found on the No 6 and 6 1/2 frames. It has the typical and correct plunger type extractor. The barrel has a mostly dark to dark plum patina. The frame has crisp engravings, with some small areas of staining to the frame, lever and buttplate. The wood has some slight handling marks, and is in good to very good condition. The bore and action are excellent. $2,500 - $3,500
535 Special Order Marlin-Ballard No. 10 Schuetzen Junior Rifle .38-55 caliber, 32” extra heavy round/octagonal barrel, S/N 25285. With matching numbers throughout. The caliber is marked at the top flat of the barrel. The side of the frame is marked with the Marlin name and address and Ballard’s patent. With spirit level and windgauge front sight and Vernier tang peep sight. The forearm is uncheckered and has a slightly tapered forend. The pistol grip stock is also uncheckered, and has a raised cheekpiece and a nickel plated Swiss style buttplate. This very rifle is featured on page 280 of John T. Dutcher’s book Ballard: The Great American Single Shot Rifle. The barrel has all of the original finish remaining and is in excellent condition. The frame displays strong case colors. Almost all of the nickel remains on the buttplate. The wood is in very good condition. The bore and action are excellent. $2,500 - $4,500
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536 Marlin-Ballard No. 10 Schuetzen “Junior” Rifle .38-55 caliber, 36” extra heavy part round/octagonal barrel, S/N 31609. With matching numbers throughout. The caliber is marked at the breech of the barrel. The left side of the frame is marked with the Marlin company name and address, along with Ballard’s patent. With spirit level and windgauge front sight and a mid-range Vernier tang peep sight. The leather blinder is still attached to the peep sight. With double set triggers and a fool loop lever. The forearm is checkered and features a tapered forend. The pistol grip buttstock is also checkered and features a raised cheeckpiece and a Swiss style buttplate. At 17.5 lbs, this is perhaps one of, if not the heaviest Ballard ever made. The barrel contains most of the original blue finish, with some plum streaking, mostly on the underside of the barrel towards the muzzle. The frame has a gray patina, with some case coloring showing through on the top, along with some brown spotting near the breech and along the underside. All of the nickel finish is worn from the buttplate. The wood has some slight handling marks, but is in good to very good overall condition. The bore and action are excellent. $2,500 - $4,500 537 No Lot
538 Marlin-Ballard Deluxe No. 5 Pacific Rifle .40-63 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, S/N 19857. With matching numbers throughout. The top flat of the barrel is marked with the caliber at the breech. The left side of the case hardened frame is marked withe the Marlin name and address and Ballard’s patent. The barrel features a blade front sight and an adjustable rocky mountain rear sight. With double set triggers and a ring lever. With tapered walnut forearm and straight grip buttstock. The rifle includes the distinctive wooden ramrod. The barrel is in very good condition, and retains most of its original blue finish with some light fading to the edges. The frame features bright and vibrant case coloring. The wood is in very good condition with minor handling marks in few places. The bore and action are excellent. $3,000 - $4,500
539 Marlin-Ballard No. 1 1/2 Hunter’s Rifle .45 Govt caliber, 30” round barrel, S/N 14337. With matching numbers throughout. The caliber is marked at on the barrel near the breech. The left of the casehardened frame is marked with the Marlin company name and address and Ballard’s patent. With straight blade front sight and tang mounted Vernier peep sight. Walnut forearm with tapered forend, and butt with crescent buttplate. The barrel is in excellent condition and retains nearly all of the original blue finish, with only one or two light scuffs near the muzzle of the left side. The frame, hammer, breechblock and buttplate retain excellent and bright original case colors. The wood has some light handling marks, but is in very good overall condition. The bore and the mechanics are excellent. A very rare No. 1 1/2 in this great condition. $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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540 R. Ball & Company Ballard Sporting Rifle .44 R.F. - percussion caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 17559. With matching serial numbers throughout. The top flat of the barrel is marked No 44, along with the serial number. With blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight. The serial number is also marked on the top flat of the frame. The right side of the frame is marked with Ballard’s patent, and the left side is marked Merwin & Bray Agts New York. Another patent date is marked on the left side of the hammer. Walnut forearm with casehardened forend tip, and buttstock with casehardened crescent buttplate. The folding leaf sight is damaged. Aside from that and some small dings in the forearm, this rifle is in nearly new condition throughout. $3,000 - $5,000
541 Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Sporting Shotgun 20 gauge rimfire, 30 round barrel, S/N 19696. Matching serial numbers throughout. With bead front sight and round sight groove on top of frame. Deluxe woodgrain with plated forend tip and cupped buttplate. An estimated less than 50 of these shotguns were made. The barrel retains nearly all of its original blue finish and is in excellent condition. The frame displays strong case colors, with light speckling in areas on the side of the frame. The wood has one or two handling marks, but is in excellent condition. The bore and action are excellent. $3,000 - $5,000
542 Rare Deluxe Factory Engraved Waffenfabrik Steyr Rolling Block Sporting Rifle 9.5x47R caliber, 29 3/8” octagonal barrel, S/N 1578 on the interior of the frame, and partially appearing on the trigger. The barrel is marked Waffenfabrik Steyr in inlaid gold, and features an adjustable folding rear sight. An inlaid gold band also appears at the breech. The frame is casehardened, and features beautifully engraved open scrollwork in the Germanic style, with engraved borders. All of the screws appearing on the frame, hammer and breechblock are also finely engraved. The hammer features a Norwegian style thumb safety mechanism, and also features engraved borders, along with the rolling block. The European walnut stock features deluxe checkering, along with a raised cheekpiece and an engraved cupped buttplate. With sling swivels on the underside of the butt and barrel. To our knowledge, this is the only known Steyr rifle built with a rolling block action. From the Jack Appel collection. The barrel displays nearly all of the original blue finish, with all of the gold inlay present. The frame, hammer and breechblock display brilliant case colors, with some graying on the edges and on the tang. The stock has some very minor loss around the upper tang, and aside from minor nicks and dings, is in very good condition. The bore and the action are excellent. $3,750 - $4,500 228
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543 Nimschke Engraved Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Deluxe Ballard Sporting Rifle .32 R.F. caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 18755. With matching numbers throughout. The top flat of the barrel is marked No. 32 and with the serial at the breech. The left side of the frame is marked with the Merrimack company name and address and Ballard’s patent surrounded by scroll engravings. The Nimschke engraved frame features a blank scroll on either side, surrounded ornate scroll engravings. The top flat of the frame features crossed ribbon bands in a figure eight formation. Either side of the frame features an N behind the lever screw. An example of an identical Nimschke engraving for Merrimack rifles can be found on pages 12 and 13 of R.L. Wilson’s book L.D. Nimschke: Firearms Engraver. With a blade front sight and a sliding peep tang sight. The rosewood forearm features an engraved forend cap with a sunburst engraving. The rosewood buttstock also features an engraved crescent buttplate. The barrel retains nearly all of its original blue finish, with some very minor scuffs to the right flat. The frame has a solid gray patina, with some small areas of spotting towards the rear. The rosewood has one or two nicks/dings, and is in wonderful condition.The bore and mechanics are excellent. $4,000 - $6,000
544 Marlin-Ballard Special Order No. 6 1/2 Offhand Rifle .40-63 everlasting caliber, 30” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 3002. With matching numbers throughout. The frame is unengraved, and features the Marlin name and address and Ballard patent date. Windgauge front sight and mid range Vernier tang peep sight. Deluxe grain checkered forend with tapered horn forend cap. Deluxe grain checkered pistol grip stock with horn wedge insert, a high comb and raised cheekpiece. With nickel plated Swiss style buttplate. This rifle is unusual because it has a non engraved frame and a round/ octagonal barrel without Rigby flats. It was either a special order, or a case of the factory using spare parts. The barrel retains almost all of the original blue finish, with some light areas of fading. The frame has a mostly flat gray patina, with some light areas of darker splotches. The forearm has a minuscule age crack on the left side where it meets the frame, and the butt has some tiny age cracks on either side behind the tang sight. All else is in excellent condition. The bore and the action are excellent. $4,000 - $6,000
545 Marlin-Ballard No. 6 Schuetzen Rifle With Pope Palm Rest and Lever .22 LR caliber, 31 5/8” #4 weight heavy octagonal barrel, S/N 3337 on frame and buttplate. The top flat of the barrel is marked H.M. Pope. The underside of the barrel, beneath the forearm, is marked 717 / AG / LR / 15.9 / 6.14.28 and H.M. Pope. This indicates that the rifle was made by H.M. Pope in Jersey City in 1928. Stevens forearm with deluxe checkering and a pope palm rest mounted onto it. The action is fitted with a four finger Pope lever, and double set triggers. The barrel is fitted with a J.W. Fecker scope (S/N4626) and mounts. The No. 6 buttstock features deluxe checkering, a raised cheekpiece and a nickel plated Schuetzen buttplate. The barrel retains nearly all of its original blue finish. The frame has a dark blueish gray patina, with some small lighter streaks of grey. The forearm is in excellent condition, as is the buttstock, with he exception of a slight age crack where it meets the frame. The bore and mechanics are excellent. The scope has very good optics. $4,500 - $6,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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547 Remington Large Dog Head Cane Gun .32 RF caliber, 27.5” barrel, metal tip with sight bead, gutta percha casing, large dog head with brass band. There is a repaired split near the breech, due to shrinkage. Bore is very good. Excellent condition. $4,500 - $6,000
548 Remington Cane Gun .32 caliber, 27” barrel,Steel tip, German Silver band, marked on the body Remington and the patent date. Gutta percha casing. With large “L” shaped handle. Excellent overall. Markings are still visible. Bore is very good. $4,500 - $6,000
549 Remington Cane Gun .22 caliber, 29.5” barrel, knurled steel tip, steel barrel liner with gutta percha casing, small “L” shaped handle. Marked on the body Remington and a patent date. Body is excellent, no cracks. Markings on the body are light but there. Bore is very good. $5,000 - $6,500
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550 *Beretta Model S 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon Shotgun 20 gauge, 26.5” vented barrel length, S/N U754608, left side of the barrel marked “Beretta Made in Italy” over “Gardone, VT.”. Right side of the barrel marked “Beretta USA Corp Acck MD.”. Beautifully floral and scroll engraving on the locks, receiver, trigger guard and forearm release lever. The left side lock while bordered with floral scroll engraving, has a scene of a male and female ringneck pheasant in a nature scene with a third flushing male pheasant. The obverse side contains a mountainous scene with one sitting woodcock with one in flight. Bottom of the trigger plate marked “Made in Italy” over “P. Beretta” in script over “S 687 EELL” over “Diamond
Pigeon” in script. Signed by engraver Bottega C. Giovanelli. Blue barrels with screw in chokes. Fancy walnut checkered butt stock and forearm with gold trigger. Black Beretta recoil pad and rear bead sight. LOP is 14.25. Drop at heel is 2”. Comes in hard canvas covered green Beretta case with extra screw in chokes. Retains most of the finish throughout with just minimal muzzle wear. The stock and forearm are excellent with very little wear. The bores are excellent and mechanically excellent. The markings and engraving are very sharp and crisp. $5,500 - $7,500
551 Rare Marlin-Ballard “German Style” No. 6 Off-Hand Rifle .40-50 Sharps bottleneck caliber, 28.5” heavy octagonal barrel, S/N 646. With matching numbers throughout. The left side of the frame is marked with the Marlin name and address, and Ballard patent date. Double set triggers, with ball and spur lever. With unmarked 33.5” full length telescopic sight. Deluxe checkered forearm, with tapered horn forend. Checkered walnut stock with long cheekpiece and early German style buttplate with large protruding acorn screw. This very same rifle is featured on page 175 of Ballard: The Great American Single Shot Rifle, by John T. Dutcher. It is believed to be the earliest No. 6 known. The barrel has a blueish plum patina, with one area of scuffs to the finish on the left side. The barrel has a few drill holes to the top flat. The frame has a flat gunmetal patina. The stock and forearm have one or two light handling marks, with an age crack to the top of the butt where it meets the frame. The optics are a bit cloudy, but the crosshair is intact. The bore and mechanics are excellent. $6,000 - $9,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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552 First Model Marlin-Ballard No. 6 Schuetzen Rifle .38-50 Ballard Everlasting caliber, 30” Rigby barrel, S/N 1996. With matching numbers throughout. The left side of the frame is marked with the Marlin name and address and Ballard’s patent date. With spirit level and windgauge front sight and tang mounted Vernier peep sight. With a ring lever and finger spur, with double set triggers.The forearm features deluxe wood with checkering and a tapered horn forend. The deluxe wood buttstock has a straight grip with a flat underside and features checkering with a raised cheekpiece and a nickel plated Swiss style buttplate. The first model features a larger cheekpiece and a trigger plate that protrudes below the bottom of the frame. Original No. 6 Ballards are uncommon, as most of the actions have been converted. The barrel has one or two slight scuff marks to the finish, but is in otherwise very good to excellent condition. The frame displays strong case colors, which fade to a grey on some of the high edges. The stock and forearm have some slight nicks and dings, but are in otherwise very good to excellent condition. The nickel on the buttplate is almost entirely present, with the exception of some slight wear on the nubs. The bore and action are excellent. $6,000 - $8,000
553 Special Order Marlin-Ballard No. 6 1/2 Rigby Off-Hand Rifle .38-55 caliber, 28” Rigby barrel, S/N 9174. With matching numbers throughout. The barrel has the distinct relief raised Rigby ribs, with an engraved pattern at the muzzle. The left flat of the frame is marked with the Marlin name and address, and Ballard’s patent. Both sides of the frame, as well as the top flats, feature fancy scroll engravings surrounded by a heart pattern border. The left side also features an engraved buck in a circle, with the right siide featuring an engraved bear in a circle. With a spirit level and windgauge front sight and a tang mounted midrange Vernier peep sight. The forearm features deluxe wood and checkering, with a tapered horn forend. The pistol grip buttstock features deluxe wood and checkering and an ebony wedge. This 6 1/2 Rigby is unique because the buttstock lacks a cheekpiece and Swiss buttplate, and instead has a checkered Ballard shotgun style buttplate. From the David D. Sobel Single Shot Rifle Collection. The barrel is in very good condition, with only one a few scuff marks. The frame has a mostly flat grey patina, with some dull plum spotting areas. The wood has a minuscule age crack on the left side where the it meets the frame, otherwise all else is in excellent condition. The bore and the action are excellent. $6,000 - $8,000
554 Marlin-Ballard No. 8 Union Hill Rifle .32-40 caliber, 30” round/octagonal barrel, S/N 31663. With matching numbers throughout. The caliber is marked at the breech of the barrel. The left side of the case hardened frame is marked with the Marlin company name and address, and Ballard’s patent. With spirit level and wingauge front sight and an adjustable mid-range Vernier tang peep sight. These sights appear to be an upgrade, as normal sights were a graduated peep sight with a globe type front sight. The rifle also features double set triggers and a full loop lever. The forearm is checkered and features a tapered forend. The pistol grip buttstock is made of deluxe wood, and features a raised cheeckpiece and a nickel plated Swiss style buttplate. This No. 8 Union Hill remains virtually new, and may be the best one in existence. Excellent condition throughout. The bore is near mint and the mechanics are excellent. $6,500 - $8,500 232
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555 **Custom Deluxe Winchester Model 1895 With H.M. Pope Barrel .35 W.C.F. caliber, 30” barrel, S/N 45764. The barrel is marked H.M. Pope. The frame features the standard Lyman rear sight. Also has Pope Numbers under the forearm. The fancy grain walnut stock features a raised cheeckpiece in the Teddy Roosevelt style, and deluxe checkering. The tapered checkered forend is extra long, and features five lead weights. This rifle was formerly featured in the famed Jim Gordon Winchester collection, and was believed to have been custom made for an avid hunter of the Burger Cincinnati family of brewers. The barrel and frame retain nearly all of their original period blue finish. The bore is minty. The stock has a slight surface age crack behind the cheekpiece, but is in otherwise excellent condition. The action is excellent. $7,000 - $10,000
556 Winchester Model 1866 Musket .44 rimfire caliber, 27” round barrel, S/N 32223. Barrel with Winchester, New Haven and King’s Patent markings. Serial numbers are visible behind the trigger. With distinctive brass frame and buttplate. Walnut stock and forearm, with checkering on the wrist. Includes leather sling. The barrel has an even blueish plum patina, with the magazine tube having a darker blue patina. The brass has a nice mustard patina, with light areas of scratching on parts of the sides of the frame. The buttplate compartment is empty. Some of the checkering is lightly faded, with the stock and forearm having light handling marks, but in good overall condition. The leather is lightly worn but in good condition. The bore is in good to very good condition. The mechanics are excellent. $5,000 - $7,000
557 Marlin-Ballard No. 7 A-1 Extra Long Range Rifle .44-100 everlasting caliber, 34” Rigby barrel, S/N 3409. With matching numbers throughout. Rigby barrel with engraved muzzle and ridges at the breech. The left side of the frame is marked with the Marlin name and address, and Ballard’s patent date. The top of the frame and the sides feature detailed vine scroll engravings. The right side of the frame also features an engraved charging bison, with the left side having an engraved buck and doe. With windgauge and spirit level front sight, and long range Vernier tang peep sight. There is also an additional sight mount on the toe of the butt. The forearm features deluxe checkering and a tapered horn forend cap. With deluxe grain Creedmoor style checkered pistol grip stock with horn wedge. With checkered horn buttplate. J.J. Grant is stamped on the underside of the barrel, and on the rear of the butt, beneath the buttplate. This very rifle appears on the cover of Single Shot Rifles, by James J. Grant. The barrel retains almost all of its original blue finish. The frame displays very good to excellent case colors, with crisp engravings. The stock and forearm are excellent, with very slight handling marks only on the forearm. The bore is excellent. The bore and action are excellent. $10,000 - $15,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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558 **Winchester Model 1892 Lever-Action Carbine Used in 1950s TV Series “Buffalo Bill Jr.” .44 WCF caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 670066. Half nickel/half blued finish, wood stocks with “WINCHESTER” plaque inlaid on both sides of the buttstock. Winchester Model 1892 lever action carbine given by Winchester to production of 1950’s TV “Buffalo Bill Jr.” Descended in the family of the late actor Dick Jones, star of the TV series “Buffalo Bill Jr.” and used by him in the program, now consigned by his estate. Included with this gun are Mr. Jones’ leather gun holster, cartridge belt with prop. cartridges and personalized sterling and 10K gold belt buckle displaying a buffalo’s image and inscribed “Dick Jones.” Also included is a 10X Beaver Stetson cowboy hat with factory marking “Dick Jones” on the inside sweat band. Topping off the lot is a color reproduction of the Dell Comics cover for “Buffalo Bill Jr., Six-guns can’t stop ‘The Black Ghost!’”, showing Jones carrying this carbine and wearing the included gun rig, belt buckle and Stetson hat. Also included is a prop Colt Single Action Revolver used by the stunt man, and a copy of Dell comic book of Buffalo Bill Jr. This Winchester is in overall very good +condition showing considerable original muted blue finish on the barrel and loading tube with the majority of the frosty nickel finish on the receiver and buttplate with scattered small spots of erosion from age. All metal surfaces are uncleaned. The bore is bright, the action crisp and the markings are sharp. The stocks are good to very good with a pleasing patina and some old scattered mars and scratches from carry and storage. The inlaid “WINCHESTER TRADE MARK” plaques on each side of the buttstock are good to very good with the right side plaque showing remnants of the original red letter coloring. The accompanying gun rig is in overall worn, but generally good condition with the holster’s single loop displaying an old loss to the tab end of the buckling mechanism for the “loop.” The Stetson hat is in overall very good condition. A nice untouched Model 1892 carbine with history to a TV Western produced during the pinnacle of TV shows of that genre with accessories, all worn by the star of the show and descended directly in his family to consignment. $10,000 - $20,000
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559 Carlos Gove Custom Remington Rolling Block Sporting Rifle .45 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel turned round, .25” from end muzzle, barrel tapers from 1.310” at the breech to 1.170” at the muzzle. Barrel marked under rear barrel sight C.Gove, Denver Colorado. The right side of the frame has a Gove improvement a lever that closes the breechblock. Double set triggers, Ramrod and ferrules under the barrel. Forearm with pewter tip and held to barrel by a wedge. Select walnut buttstock with checkered wrist and “Hawken”-style buttplate forearm wedged to barrel with escutcheon plates and wedge. Rear post tang sight. Silver “Rocky Mountain”-style front blade sight and buckhorn rear barrel sight with elevator. Barrel is mostly grey to brown with sharp and crisp markings. Frame is mottle grey to brown. Stock and forearm has been refinished many years ago. Overall very good example of this famous Colorado Gunsmith. $10,000 - $15,000
560 Marlin-Ballard No. 6 Schuetzen Rifle .32-40 caliber, 32” round/octagonal extra heavy barrel, S/N 25511. With matching numbers throughout. With caliber marked on the top flat of the barrel. The left of the frame features Marlin’s name and address, along with Ballard’s patent date. The top flats of the frame and the sides feature ornate acanthus scroll engravings with miniature heart patterns engraved in the border. Either side also features an engraved buck and doe in a circle. Windgauge and spirit level front sight, with Vernier rear peep sight on the tang. With double set triggers and loop and spur lever. The forend features deluxe checkering and a horn forend tip. The buttstock features a high comb with a raised cheeckpiece, deluxe checkering and a nickel plated Swiss style buttplate. Overall, a fabulous rifle in excellent condition, with brilliant case colors on the action and lever. The barrel is in excellent condition, with almost 100% of the original blue finish remaining. The frame and lever display detailed engravings with excellent original case colors. The stock and forearm have one or two light handling marks and are in very good to excellent overall condition. Almost all of the nickel plating remains on the buttplate, with light wear on the nubs. The bore and action are in excellent condition. Overall, excellent condition. $15,000 - $25,000
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561 Rare Marlin Ballard Reloading Tools Complete set of Ballard tools for re-loading and a Ballard 20 gauge shotgun shell. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,500
562 Morocco Leather Cased Set Of Ballard Long Range Sights A set of Ballard long range sights, housed in a black leather case bearing the Ballard name and decorative bands in gold leaf. The interior is lined with fitted merlot velvet compartments for the tang sight base and screws, the long range peep sight, an extra peep disk, four front sight discs, windgauge front sight with spirit level and a windgauge sight base. Missing one base screw. A nearly identical cased set can be found on page 289 of John T. Dutcher’s book, Ballard; The Great American Single Shot Rifle. This set is more complete than the one pictured. Excellent retaining most of the original bright blue finish. Case is excellent with a few very minor scuffs. One of the base screws is missing. Overall excellent. $2,000 - $4,000
563 Pope Tool Kit Includes bullet mold, ball starter and false muzzle with serial number 747 a combination tool, A nickel plated primer seater. Tools are in Excellent condition. Pope tools seldom come up for sale. These are quite rare. $1,000 - $2,000 236
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564 *Valmet Over/Under Rifle Shotgun Combo 12 gauge over 223 caliber, 24” over and under barrels. S/N 219256. Blue finish, mounted with a Weaver 2.5 X 4 power scope. Checkered pistol grip stock with a checkered forearm. Excellent retaining all of the blue finish. Bores are excellent. Stock is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
565 **Valmet Over/Under Rifle .308 Winchester caliber, 24” over and under barrels, S/N 219496. With a Bushnell 3-9 X scope, blue finish, checkered walnut pistol grip stock and checkered forearm. Rubber recoil pad. Retaining all of the original blue finish. Bores are excellent. Scope is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
566 *Armalite AR-10A2 Semi-Automatic Rifle 7.62mm caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 552278. Includes Armalite magazine. Excellent overall condition. $1,000 - $2,000
567 *Savage Model 10 BA Tactical Bolt Action Rifle .308 caliber, 24” fluted barrel with muzzle break,S/N 6904227. Black rail system tactical stock, Bi-pod with 10 rd. detachable box mag. Leupold MKII scope. Excellent. $2,000 - $4,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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568 Superb A.Effinger Deluxe Burl Walnut Stock Engraved Percussion Target Rifle .36 caliber, 31.75” octagonal barrel, Barrel is 33” with false muzzle, patent breech, false muzzle with levers to fasten to the barrel. Top of barrel marked A. Effinger Gunsmith Canton Ohio. Rear tube sight and front hooded sight. Engraved forward action percussion lock, engraved dolphin hammer with gold eyes. Double set triggers, Engraved brass triggerguard. Engraved silver escutcheons. Fancy checkered walnut stock with pewter tip. August Effinger made rifles in Canton Ohio 1880-1898. Retaining most of the original brown finish turning dark. Lock and hammer are very sharp and crisp with nice dark blue finish. Stock is is outstanding with most of the original varnished finish. Truly an outstanding percussion target rifle. $2,500 - $3,500
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569 **Exhibition Quality Winchester Model 12 Pidgeon Grade Shotgun, Relief Engraved by Arnold Griebel 12 gauge, 30” barrel, S/N 1922215. The barrel features the typical Winchester markings, with relief inlaid gold ducks in flight on either side of the breech. The right panel of the frame features a beautifully detailed relief engraving of the Grand American Amateur Trap Association headquarters in Vandalia, Ohio. The panel also features a relief engraved duck landing on a pond, surrounded by detailed foliate scrollwork in the classic Griebel style. The left panel features beautiful relief engraving, depicting a landscape featuring mountains, a pond, trees, cattails, three ducks in flight, a retriever holding a duck and a woman holding a shotgun. The scene is surrounded by detailed foliate scrollwork. In addition to the gold inlay on the barrel, the top of the frame features an inlaid gold eagle swooping in on an inlaid gold duck in flight. The scene is surrounded by relief foliate scrollwork, which adorns the top of the entire frame. The underside of the triggerguard features relief gold inlay spelling McLallen. The underside of the frame is marked Engr. By A. Griebel above the serial number. The burl pistol grip stock and forearm feature superb fleur-de-lis and open work checkering. The underside of the butt features a gold inlaid thumbprint with engraved initials RGM. This shotgun is an absolute work of art. Exhibition quality. Excellent condition throughout, with crisp and detailed engravings, and beautiful gold inlay. The bore and action are excellent. $11,000 - $16,000 238
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570 Rare .41 Caliber Marlin Never Miss Derringer .41 caliber rimfire, 2.5” barrel, S/N 3921. With matching numbers throughout. The top of the barrel is marked NEVER MISS, with the right side marked J.M. Marlin / New Haven. CT. / Pat. April 5 1870. The frame is silver plated over brass, with rosewood grips. Under 1,000 were estimated to have been made. The barrel has a plum patina, with the frame having a faded silver patina with traces of the brass showing through throughout. The bore could use a light cleaning, and the action is good. $1,500 - $2,500
571 Philadelphia Deringer .38 caliber 2 3/4” tapered, rifled round barrel with top flat. Marked DERINGER on top of breech. Unmarked back action percussion lock with loose scroll engraving. German silver mounts, including urn shaped escutcheon at wrist. Walnut stock with checkered grip. Good, metal cleaned to silvery gray with mottled gray surface discoloration. Good bore, mechanically functional. Mounts with attractive dull silver patina. Stock good with a minor crack at the forend and the expected bumps and dings from handling and use. $1,000 - $1,500
572 Philadelphia Deringer .44 caliber, 3” rifled octagon barrel, marked DERINGER / PHILADELPHIA and with P proof. Back action percussion lock marked the same as the barrel, and decorated with loose foliate scrolls. German silver mounts, walnut stock with checkered grip. Brass tipped wooden ram rod. Very good. Metal with a smooth brown patina, matching patina on lock. Mechanically functional. Stock good with crack at entry pipe. $1,000 - $1,500
573 Percussion Kentucky Style Pistol .40 caliber rifled bore with 10 1/4” long octagonal iron barrel. Rounded iron percussion lock lightly engraved and marked PARTRIDGE / WARRANTED in two lines. Brass mounts, figured wood stock, wood ramrod. Good, barrel with smooth gray patina and good bore. Lock functional with replaced hammer. Front sight a more recent addition. Stock good with repaired crack to rear of lock mortise. $1,000 - $1,500
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574 Percussion Derringer Made In New York City .38 caliber, 2 3/8” round iron barrel with flat top. The breech is stamped Deringer, and features a scroll engraving. The tang is also scroll engraved. The rear action lock and hammer are scroll engraved, with the hammer having a dolphin form. The derringer is adorned with German silver furniture, including a flash shield, sideplate, triggerguard, shield form thumbrest, buttcap and engraved escutcheons. The triggerguard is scroll engraved, and features a figural finial. The walnut stock is checkered, and has a tapered forend. The barrel has a gunmetal patina with light speckling. The stock has one light scratch by the sideplate, and is in otherwise excellent condition. The bore and action are very good to excellent. This is a fine example of a derringer. $1,200 - $1,800
575 R.P. Bruff New York Derringer .40 caliber, 2.5” round iron barrel with flat top. The breech of the barrel and the upper tang have scroll engravings, as do the rear facing lock and the dolphin form hammer. The derringer features German silver furniture, including a wedge at the forend of the stock, escutcheons, sideplate, flash shield, engraved triggerguard with pineapple finial, teardrop buttplate and shield form thumbprint. The walnut stock has a checkered birds head grip. According to the previous owner, this derringer was made for Tufts The barrel and upper tang have been cleaned and blued at a later date, as the markings are polished from the top of the barrel, and the bolster has also been cleaned. The stock has some nicks and dings but is in good overall condition. The bore and action are very good. $1,500 - $2,500
576 Henry Deringer Percussion Pistol With German Silver Furniture .44 caliber, 3 3/8” barrel. The remnants of an H. Deringer Philadel. marking appear on the breech of the barrel. The lock features scroll engraving, with a dolphin form hammer. The derringer features German silver furniture, including an engraved triggerguard with a tobacco leaf finial, a forend cap, geometric escutcheons, a butt inlay and a shield form thumbprint. With a checkered grip, and a wooden ramrod. The barrel appears to have been polished, and has a mottled gunmetal patina. The stock is in excellent condition. The bore and action are good. $1,500 - $2,000
577 Henry Deringer Pistol With Fine German Silver Furniture .44 caliber, 4” round iron barrel with flat top. The breech of the barrel is marked Deringer Philadel, and is stamped with a P on the left side. The lock is also marked Deringer Philadel, and features scroll engravings, with the hammer also having scroll engravings and a dolphin form. The nipple bolster has an engraved eight point star on it. The pistol features German silver furniture, including an engraved forend cap, engraved escutcheons, an engraved flash shield, an engraved sideplate, an engraved shield form thumbrest, an engraved triggerguard with a pineapple form finial and a teardrop form buttcap. The walnut stock is checkered, and has a pewter tipped wooden ramrod. The barrel has a plum and gunmetal patina, with some very light surface pitting around the nipple. The stock has some nicks and dings, along with some light varnish wear, but is in very good overall condition. The bore could use a cleaning, but is good. The action is loose, but is in working condition. $1,750 - $2,500 BID LIVE ONLINE AT BIDSQUARE.COM
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578 Percussion Belt Pistol By Thomas Gowdey, Nashville Tennessee Approx. .50 caliber, 4.75” octagonal barrel. the top flat of the barrel is marked Nashville, and the breech is inlaid with two silver bands and features a floral pattern engraving. The rear action lock is marked T. Gowdey and features floral engravings, with the nipple bolster having a sunburst engraving. The triggerguard is engraved silver with a pineapple form finial. The curly maple stock has two silver ferrules, a silver forend cap, a wooden ramrod with a silver tip and an engraved silver compartment in the butt. The stock also features German silver escutcheons, and has an iron belt hook/sideplate. The German silver thumbprint has an engraved H. All of the screws on the pistol are engraved. The iron barrel has a bright and shiny polished patina with some light speckling. The stock has some nicks and dings, along with an old repair around the forend cap and between the triggerguard finial and the rear ferrule. The front ferrule may have been re-soldered at some point. The bore and action are very good. $2,000 - $3,500
579 Early Percussion Pistol By H.Deringer .45 caliber, 4.25” round barrel with flat top. The breech features a double engraved vine pattern, and is marked Deringer Phila. The upper tang features a sunburst and leaf engraving. The lock is marked Deringer Phila, and is engraved. The hammer has a vine engraving. The triggerguard has a floral engraving, and features a pineapple for finial. The pistol features German silver escutcheons, a forend cap and a shield form thumbrest. The stock is checkered, and has a brass tipped ramrod. The barrel has a mottled plum patina. The stock has a crack at the breech, extending a short distance to the side screw. The grips are slightly worn. The bore and action are good. $2,000 - $3,000
580 Percussion Derringer with Eagle Head Hammer, by F.H.Clark, Memphis TN .44 caliber, 4.5” barrel. The barrel features scroll engravings on the breech that extend onto the tang. The lock is unmarked, and features scroll engravings. The hammer features an engraved eagle head. The side plate is a sterling silver dragon form. There is also an engraved sterling silver insert forward of the lock, beneath the nipple bolster. The triggerguard is engraved and has a ball and point form finial. The stock features German silver key escutcheons, a forend cap, a buttplate and a shield form thumbrest. The walnut stock is checkered and features a wooden ramrod. The barrel and lock have an even plum patina. The sterling features are bright and shiny. The stock has some dings, but is in very good overall condition. The ramrod is likely replaced. The bore is good and could be cleaned. The action is good. $2,000 - $3,000
581 Percussion Derringer By Moses Dickson, Louisville Ky .44 caliber, 4 3/8” barrel. The lock is marked M. Dickson, for Moses Dickson of Louisville, Kentucky. The lock and hammer feature floral scroll engravings, with engraved screws and an engraved sunburst on the triggerguard. The maple stock has a pewter forend cap, along with a German silver heart at the thumbrest and a German silver buttcap. The pistol includes a wooden ramrod. According to the previous owner, less than 5 Moses Dickson derringers are known to exist. The barrel has a polished and mottled gunmetal patina. The maple stock has some nicks and dings, along with a slight age crack forward of the triggerguard. The bore could use a cleaning, and the action is crisp. $3,500 - $5,000
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582 Percussion Derringer By F.W. Schumann, Memphis Tennessee .52 caliber, 2 3/4” round iron barrel with flat top. The flat top is engraved in cursive F. Schuman, and has a German silver straight blade front sight. The rear facing lock is unmarked, with an engraved border. The derringer features German silver furniture, including a screw plate on the underside of the stock, a triggerguard with a three pointed finial, a shield form thumbrest, a sideplate and a teardrop form buttplate. The stock has a carved and tapered forend and a checkered bird’s head profile. According to the previous owner, this is the only known example of a Schumann derringer in existence. The barrel and lock have a dark and aged plum patina. The stock has some nicks and dings, along with an old repaired crack on the left side, forward of the sideplate. The bore and action are good. $4,500 - $6,500 583 Cased Set Of Percussion Pistols By Joseph Cooper, New York .48 caliber, 4” octagonal barrels. The top flat of each barrel is marked Joseph Cooper New York, and feature two gold inlaid bands at the breech with banknote style scroll engravings that extend onto the tang. The rear action locks are marked J. Cooper, and feature vine scroll engravings, as do the hammer and nipple bolster. The triggerguard and buttcap compartment are blued and scroll engraved on both pistols, and features a pineapple form finial of sterling silver. The pistols feature German silver escutcheons and forend caps, as well as an oval thumbprint. The stocks are fancy grain walnut and are checkered. The pistols include an ebony ramrod. The pistols are housed in a contemporary rosewood box that is fitted and includes several tools, a bullet mold, additional ramrods, a powder flask and measure and two compartments. Excellent overall condition throughout. The barrels retain a beautiful patina that shows nearly all of their original early style barrel striping. The blueing is bright and present on the triggerguards and buttcaps. The wood is in mostly excellent condition on both pistols. The bores and actions are excellent. $7,000 - $10,000
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584 Cased First Type Remington New Model Pocket Revolver, With Brass Frame and Iron Trigger .31 caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 7593. The top flat of the barrel is marked Patented Sept. 14, 1858 / E. Remington & Sons, Ilion, New York U.S.A. / New Model. This variation is the rarest of all new model pocket revolvers, having an all brass frame and an iron spur trigger. Only a handful are known to exist. With rosewood grips. The pistol is housed in its original mahogany case, lined with red velvet. The case has partitions for bullets, a mold, a powder flask and a key. Excellent condition throughout. The pistol retains nearly all of its original blue finish throughout, with light areas of fading to the frame, and some slight areas of wear on the cylinder and barrel. The grips have almost all of their original varnish, and are in excellent condition. The powder flask may be a period replacement. The box ha some small scratches, but is mostly excellent. $8,000 - $11,000
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Extremely Rare F. Beerstecher 1855 Patent Tandem Load Single Hammer Percussion Plains Rifle
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585 Extremely Rare F. Beerstecher 1855 Patent Tandem Load Single Hammer Percussion Plains Rifle .54 caliber, 33.5� octagonal barrel, E. Beerstecher, Patent 1855, Lewisburg Pa. Patent breech with superposed load, two percussion nipples. Hammer with an Adjustable nose for firing one of two percussion nipples. Tang with double screws, double wedges, German Silver furniture, and patchbox. Maple stock with cheek piece. Barrel retains most of the original brown finish just lightly turning to a reddish brown. Lock and hammer have a nice even look with the barrel. German Silver with nice untouched patina. Stock with nice dark patina. Lines of the stock are sharp and crisp. Overall this rifle is about as good as one can fine. Very rare rifle with the Beerstecher’s system. $14,000 - $19,000
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Rare Cased Civilian Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine
586 Rare Cased Civilian Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine, Only One Known .52 caliber, 22” round barrel. S/N 68930, marked on the barrel between the rear sight and barrel band, Sharps Rifle Manufg Co Hartford Conn. Silver plated finish, with walnut stock and forearm. Gothic style Initials engraved on the top of the barrel over new model. Carbine is cased in a Mahogany partitioned case, with compartments containing a flask with hunter scene, cartridges, mold, a knife with stage handle. Case is lined in a period red fabric. This is a super rare Sharps carbine, it is the only known factory casing of Sharps carbine for Civilian sales. Full silver finish ordered by R.K., who’s initials are engraved on the top of the barrel. No military inspector’s initials anywhere on this carbine. The case retains almost all of the original finish
applied by the factory. The interior of the case is extra fine and shows little wear. One scuff where the bottom of the frame rests. And impressions in the top of the lid from the carbine. The accessories are excellent. A box of cartridges are empty with two cartridges in a plastic bag. Flask retains most of the original lacquer, excellent overall. The carbine retains most of the original silver plated finish with some freckling on the frame, around the breech and hammer. Stock and forearm are excellent retaining all of the original varnish. This specimen is believed by experts to be the only known factory cased commercial Civil War sharps carbine known. $16,000 - $22,000
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587 Colt New House Revolver With Colt Letter .41 caliber, 2.25” round barrel, S/N 13080. Colt new .41 on left side of barrel. Nickel finish. Barrel with two line Hartford address and 1874 patent markings. The caliber is marked on the lower left side of the frame, along with a C. With checkered hard rubber Colt grips. Very good. The nickel finish is worn on the cylinder and places on the frame. $1,000 - $1,500
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588 Colt Engraved New Line Revolver With Colt Letter .38 caliber, 2.25” round barrel, S/N 10101. Matching engraving on cylinder and frame. Nickel finish. Barrel with two line Hartford address and 1874 patent markings. The caliber is marked on the lower left side of the frame, along with a C with rosewood grips. Very good, some carry wear on grips and some varnish loss. $1,000 - $1,500
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589 Colt New House Model .41 Caliber and Holster with Colt Letter .41 caliber, 2.25” round barrel, S/N 25426 marked on frame. Nickel finish. Barrel with two line Hartford address and New House .41 on left side of barrel. Checkered hard rubber Colt grips with double loop holster. Very good. $1,000 - $1,500
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590 Colt New House Model .41 Caliber With Colt Letter .38 caliber, 2.25” round barrel, S/N 25390 marked on frame. Blued finish. Barrel with two line Hartford address and New Line .41 on left side of barrel With checkered hard rubber Colt grips. Colt letter states gun shipped to C.H. Colt Son of Sam Colt on 2-1-1894. Inventor of the Colt double rifle. Guns in shipment 1. Very good, Very good bore. $2,000 - $4,000
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591 Rare Box Of 44 Short RF Rifle Cartridges By B. Kittridge .44 RF Short Caliber for Rifle. By B. Kittredge, black label with marble grain sides. Box is partially full. Some light scuffing to the edges. Box has been opened. Label is very good. Very rare box of cartridges. $1,000 - $2,000
592 Rare Box Of Smith, Hall & Farmer Cartridges Rare Green and black label with a picture of S&W Model 1 2d issue. Label marked Smith, Hall & Farmer. Label is light but readable. Some very minor scuffing. Box is full. $1,000 - $2,000
593 Blue Label Box Of Union Metallic Cartridges For A Derringer .41 RF caliber, full box. Marked Primed Metallic Ammunition 50 No 41 Breech-loading Derringer Manufactured By Union Metallic Cartridge Company. Blue label with sides wrapped in orange paper. This is a very rare box will show well with a great pair or single derringer. Box is full, has been opened. Excellent overall. $1,000 - $1,500
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594 Smith & Wesson Second Model Single Shot Pistol .22 Long Rifle Cartridge, 10” barrel, S/N 23361, Marked on the top of barrel standard Smith & Wesson Address with Model 1891 separating the two addresses. S&W log on the right side of frame. Case colored triggerguard and Hammer, hand checkered trigger. Blued finish checkered hard rubber grips. No recoil shield on the frame. This revolver retains most of the original blue finish. Retains most of the case color on the hammer and triggerguard. Grips are good. A small chip out on the inside at the bottom of the inside grip strap. Bore is good will clean to better. $1,000 - $1,500
595 **Colt Model 1905 Pistol .45 rimless smokeless caliber, 5” barrel length, S/N 4342 (ca. 1910), Colt 2 line Hartford address and patent dates marked on left side of slide action. Rampant Colt logo on the back left side of slide action. Right side is marked “Automatic Colt” over “.45 Calibre 45 Rimless Smokeless”. Factory proof mark on left side of trigger guard. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. Case colored hammer. Retains some of the blue finish on the slide action and the frame. The frame is thinning to gray just in front the trigger guard. The action near the muzzle is thinning to the gray. The back strap and trigger guard are thinning to gray. Traces of case color remain on the hammer. Markings are light but readable. The grips are very good. Bore is very good. Mechanically very good. $1,500 - $2,500
596 Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver .22 caliber, 2.5” barrel, S/N 37082. Engraved frame , cylinder, and barrel. Original Pearl grips. Deluxe little Colt finished in Gold and silver. Barrel with a nice dark patina, sharp markings. Cylinder still retains some of the gold finish. Frame has nice patina with sharp and crisp engraving. Hammer still retains some of the gold finish. Pearl grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000
597 Chicago Palm Pistol .32 caliber RF, 1.5” round barrel, S/N 12881, marked on the grips plates The Protector and patent date. On the reverse Chicago Fire Arms Co, Chicago Ill. Nickel finish with original pearl grip plates. Made without pad. Retaining all of the original nickel finish. Some very tiny minute stains on the outer edge of the right grip plate. A couple of small stains on the barrel rib in the center. Hardly noticeable. Overall it is excellent for this great little rarity. $1,500 - $2,000
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598 Early Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Issue Revolver .32 RF Long caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 324. With matching numbers throughout. The top flat of the barrel is marked Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. The patent dates of 1855, ‘59 and ‘60 are stamped on the cylinder. Blue finished throughout, with rosewood grips. The entire pistol retains most of the original finish, with areas of fading on the backstrap, and in small areas on the barrel, frame and ejector. The grips retain most of the varnish and are very good. The hammer has nice case coloring, but the tip is broken. The bore and action are excellent. $1,800 - $2,300
599 **Custom Engraved Second Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 35278SA. Nickel-plated, Engraved with white grips and Colt Medallions. New condition, retaining all of the nickel finish. Grips are excellent. Bore is like new. $2,000 - $3,000
600 *Engraved Remington 1911 Semi Automatic Pistol .45 caliber, 5” barrel length, S/N 1823990, marked in 2 lines on the left side of the frame Remington Rand Inc over Syracuse NY USA in gilt. The frame of the gun is outlined in gold with fine scroll engraving on the slide action, frame and hammer. Blue finish with bone grips. Comes in a nicely crafted plexiglass case. New like condition with very sharp and crisp markings and engraving. Retains all of the blue finish with little to no wear. The grips are excellent. The bore is excellent. Mechanically excellent. $2,000 - $3,000
601 Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 Colt caliber, 7.5” barrel length, S/N 172381 (visible numbers are matching), left side of the barrel marked “.45 Colt”. Left side of the frame marked in 2 lines with patent dates next to Rampant Colt logo. Top of the barrel is marked with single line Colt Hartford address. Blue finish on the barrel, ejector, trigger guard, back strap and trigger. Blue 6 shot fluted cylinder with case color frame. Pearl grips. This firearm retains most of the re-blued finish and case color on the frame. Pearl grips are replacement grips but are in very good condition. Bore is good and mechanically very good. The refinish on this gun is of quality to that of the factory. $1,500 - $2,000
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602 **Factory Engraved Walther Model PPK .765 caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 516086. Gold plated with oak leaf style engraving. Checkered white grips with Walther logo. Extra magazine with white extension. Cased in a blue leather case, lid is lined with red satin and Gold Walther logo, form fitted case lined in red velvet. Comes with the original lizard grained red box with company log and serial number of the pistol. This pistol is in new unused condition. $2,000 - $3,000
604 **Colt Single Action Army Revolver .44-40 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 281540. With matching numbers throughout. Blue finish with casehardened frame and black hard rubber grips with Colt logo. Left side of barrel marked Colt Frontier Six Shooter roll die markings. The bore is in very good condition. Almost all of the reblue finish remains, with nearly all of the re-case coloring present on the frame. Very good overall condition. It is possible that this is a factory refinish revolver. There are no markings to indicate this but the quality and color is perfect for a factory refinished revolver. $1,000 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
603 **Colt Single Action Army Revolver 44-40 Caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 337777. Two-line barrel address, Two-line patent markings on the left side of the frame with Rampart Colt. Marked on the left side of barrel Colt Frontier Six Shooter 44-40 in a single line. Serial number on the inside of triggerguard and on the bottom of backstrap. Hard rubber grips. Blue finish with case colored frame. Barrel and ejector housing retains most of the original bright blue finish with very little wear. Cylinder retains most of the bright blue finish with a slight line through the cylinder stops. Backstrap and triggerguard retain most of the original blue finish. Frame and hammer retain most of the bright and vivid case colors. Front sight has been very lightly lowered not much, just touched. Grips are replacements bu the proper type. Bore is very good and will cleaned to excellent. $2,500 - $5,000
605 Nickel Plated Hopkins & Allen XL No. 8 Army Revolver .44 R.F. caliber, 6 5/8” barrel, S/N 173. The top of the frame is marked XL No. 8, along with the Hopkins & Allen name, address and patent dates. Nickel plated barrel, frame and cylinder. With casehardened hammer and triggerguard, with blued trigger. Checkered hard rubber grips. Rare with nickel plating, with very few made circa 1875. The entirety of the revolver retains nearly 100% of its nickel finish, with some light wear along the gripstraps, The triggerguard and hammer display vibrant case colors. The grips are in excellent condition. The bore and action are excellent. A rare pistol in this condition. $4,000 - $6,000 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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606 **Colt 1911A1 Army Pistol .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 731314, marked on the frame “UNITED STATES PROPERTY M191A1 U.S.Army”. Marked on the left side under the slide release RS in a rectangular box. Below the magazine button a “P” then a Vand P with a “W” above on the forward flat of the triggerguard. Brushed blue finsih with a blued barrel. Checkered Colt rock grips. This pistol is just about mint, retaining all of the original blue finish with no wear to high lines. Barrel retains most of the blue finish, just some light scuffs where the slide has been racked back. Very minute wear to the high lines on the front of the left side of the slide. Bore is excellent to mint. This pistol appears to have never been apart. This is the last stage of a bluing before going to parkerizing. A very rare Colt in collecting 1911A1’s. $4,000 - $6,000
607 **Cased Set of Engraved Browning Renaisssance Semi-Auto Pistols Lot of Three 9MM caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N T241505, hand cut scrolled engraved with a satin nickel finish, gold plated trigger pearlite grips. .380 caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 31023, hand cut scrolled engraving with satin nickel finish, gold plated trigger, Pearlite grips. 25 auto caliber, 2” barrel, S/N 425473, hand cut scroll engraving with satin nickel finish, gold plated trigger, Pearlite grips. All are cased in a black leather box with red lining. Brass plate on the top of the case engraved with initials. Excellent, likely never fired. $4,500 - $7,500
608 Model 1871 Colt Open Top Revovler .44 RF caliber, 7.5” round barrel with side rod ejector, S/N 5199, two-line patent markings on the left side of the frame. 44 cal markings on the left rear portion of the triggerguard. Nickel finish with blue screws. Carved Ivory grips. Retaining most of the bright nickel finish. Screws retain most of the fiery blue finish. Grips are very nice and have a nice yellow patina. Barrel has been professionally stretched and refinished. $6,000 - $9,000
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American Sporting Arms — Hand Guns 609 Superb Cased Merwin & Bray Revolver From The Steam Yacht Halcyon of New York .42 cal., 6” octagonal barrel, S/N 4512. Top of barrel marked Merwin & Bray. Blued barrel and cylinder, silver-plated frame, rosewood grips. Original mahogany case with blue velvet lining. Top of case is painted Steam Yacht Halcyon -Of- New York. Halcyon was a 125ft yacht with a double expansion engine, and owned by the New York banker, Mr. Frederick Ames. This was the yacht pistol. A copy from a 1902 New York Times article is included. Quoted from an article in the New York Times published July 2,1902: “YACHT HALCYON HELPLESS, Steam Craft Broke Her Shaft in the Sound, with Her Owner, Frederick F. Ames, on Board. NORTHPORT, L.I. July 1.The steam yacht Halcyon broke her shaft somewhere off Eaton’s Neck Life Saving Station at 3 o’clock in the morning, while proceeding down the Sound from Shelter Island to New York with her owner, Fredrick F. Ames, a business associate in his banking house at 25 Broad street, New York, and another guest. The screw fell off and was lost in deep water. The yacht was without a launch, and Mr. Ames and his companions entered one of the small boats and were rowed to the life saving station through such a wind and sea that they were five hours in making the trip. Mr. Ames later came to this place, where he endeavored to charter a tug to go to the assistance of his crippled steamer, which was absolutely helpless, and when last seen was drifting at the mercy of the currents because, as he said, there was not enough cable on board to permit her to anchor. The Halcyon which flies the flag of the Atlantic Yacht Club, is one of the oldest steam yachts in these waters, having been launched from the yards of James Lenox in South Brooklyn, in 1875, her first name being the Lookout. Later she did service as the United States Fish Commission steamer Alycon and then rejoined the pleasure fleet. Her present dimensions are: Length 125.2 feet; on the water line, 106.3 6 feet 6 inches. She is propelled by a double expansion engine.” Barrel retains
85% of the bright original blue finish with some missing on the top of barrel, on the frame and on the bottom right flat. Cylinder retains 90% of the original bright blue finish. Frame retains 98% of the original silver finish. Rosewood grips have 100% of the varnished finish. Case is excellent with one partition missing and another is in the case and needs repair. $5,000 - $7,000
610 Possible Nimschke Engraved Remington New Model Police Revolver With Etched Cylinder .38 caliber cartridge conversion, 5.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 2026. The top flat of the barrel is marked Patented Sept 14, 1858 / E. Remington & Sons. Ilion New York U.S.A. / New-Model, and features fine engraved brackets surrounding it, with additional engravings in the Nimschke style at the breech. The scrollwork extends onto the frame, with the topstrap having a fish fin motif. The backstrap has an engraved wavy line and dot motif that extends under the butt. The cylinder features a beautiful deep relief etched scene depicting a Union and Confederate officer on horseback, with guns drawn in a fight. The triggerguard features silver plating over brass, with a woven engraving on the underside. The grips are of old ivory. The blue finish is mostly present on the barrel, with some blue showing in the lever. The rest of the frame and cylinder have faded to a plum patina. Some of the silver plating is present on the triggerguard, mostly in the protected areas. The grips show some light staining and age cracks on the underside. There appears to be a microfracture on the gripstrap behind the triggerguard. The bore and action are crisp. $6,000 - $9,000
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Cased Matched Set of Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 52 and Model 41 Pistols
611 *Cased Matched Set of Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 52 and Model 41 Pistols .22 caliber, 7” barrel length with spare 5” barrel length, S/N RJE1500, right side of frame marked in gold “Model 41”. Tight floral scroll engraving on the slide action, frame and trigger guard. The frame is outlined in gold bands. Gold Smith & Wesson medallion on the left side of the slide action. Blue finish with fancy walnut grips. Thumb rest on the left side. .38 special mid range caliber, 5” barrel length, S/N RJE1501, left side of the frame marked “Model 52” in gold. Right side of frame has gold Smith & Wesson medallion. Tight floral scroll engraving on the slide action, frame and trigger guard. Signed by P. Piquette, engraver, on the right side frame. The frame is outlined in gold bands. Blue finish with fancy walnut grips.
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This matching case set comes with a letter from Smith & Wesson Master Engraver, Paul R. Piquette, acknowledging that this work is one of a kind and never to be reproduced. This set was displayed at many trades shows such the Shot Show and the NRA show. Comes in a beautiful Smith & Wesson custom case with logo on top and burgundy liner. This matching cased set is in excellent condition retaining all finish with sharp and crisp edges, markings and engraving. Grips are excellent retaining all the finish. Case is excellent. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. $10,000 - $15,000
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612 **Magnificent Pre War II Smith & Wesson “Registered” .357 Magnum Revolver Engraved By Arnold Griebel .357 magnum caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 48491. While unsigned, this pistol is believed to be the work of famed master engraver Arnold Griebel. The barrel, frame and cylinder feature detailed relief engravings of trees, stumps, ferns and foliage. The revolver is also features profuse foliate scroll engravings in the Rudolph Kornbrath style. The right side of the frame also features a relief gold inlaid bear. The grips are pre-ban ivory, with the right side featuring a carved longhorn with red bead eyes. The finish is a custom deep blue. Excellent overall condition. Nearly all of the finish is present an in excellent condition. The action is smooth and tight, and the bore is mint. $12,000 - $17,000
613 Scarce Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle With 20 Inch Barrel and Shoulder Stock .320 S & W caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 461. The top flat of the barrel is marked with typical Smith & Wesson markings and patent dates. With hood front sight and target rear sight configurations on the barrel. Blue finish, with red and black marbleized hard rubber grips and forend. Includes original walnut shoulder stock with hard rubber Smith & Wesson buttplate. Only 977 were produced, with 224 made in the 20” barrel configuration, making this one of the rarest of all Smith & Wesson firearms. The barrel and frame retain nearly all of their original blue finish, with only one small scuff on the barrel, and some light spotting on the frame. The grips are in excellent condition, and the stock has one or two nicks or dings, in very good condition. The bore and the action are excellent. $14,500 - $19,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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American Sporting Spectacular CustomArms Alvin— A. Hand WhiteGuns Engraved Colt Combat Commanders Made For Timoor Daghistani
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614 *Spectacular Custom Alvin A. White Engraved Colt Combat Commanders Made For Timoor Daghistani .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrels, S/N 70BS88329 and 70BS88330. The pistols are finished in blue and adorned with floral scroll engravings, gold inlaid tanks and pre-ban checkered ivory grips with the rampant colt logo. The pistols are housed in a velvet lined leather case that reads Colt Combat Commander Automatic Pistols / Gold Inlaid And Engraved / By A.A. White / For / Timoor Daghistani / Serial Nos. 70BS88329 & 70BS88330 / 1981. The pistols are accompanied by a signed and notarized letter from R.L. Wilson, Historical Consultant for Colt Firearms, that describes the pistols. The letter reads as follows: On September 12th 1979 the author received from the Colt Firearms Division the serial number 70BS88329 and 70BS88330 .45 ACP Combat Commander Automatic Pistols, “in the white”, for embellishment for Major (later Colonel) Timoor Daghistani, of the Jordanian Tank Corps. It was his wish that Alvin White do relief gold inlay, on the left side of each slide, a tank motif, accompanied by his monogram, TGD, in script. The tanks selected were the M60A1 on No. 70BS88329 and the M48 on the No. 70BS88330. Timoor himself supplied the pictures used by Alvin White, taken while the Major was on maneuvers. The right side of each frame bears the flush gold inlaid marking of the serial number, and the right side of each slide bears the flush gold inlaid markings : COLT’S COMBAT COMMANDER MODEL SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
The scrollwork is in the distinctive Alvin White pattern, with profuse coverage on the frame and slide, even on the sand blasted areas. Alvin White’s signature, “A.A. White” is engraved on the right side of each frame, and is visible when the checkered and carved ivory grips (the Rampant Colt medallions exquisitely sculpted in ivory) have been removed (also made with a pair of service checkered walnut grips). The ivory grips are also signed, on the inside surface, in script: “A.A.W.” The distinctive velvet and leather casing is inscribed on the lid with the identification of the pistols, the engraver, the client, the serial numbers and the date 1981, accompanied by a richly embossed scroll border motif. Maker of the case was Arno Werner, chief bookbinder for Harvard University’s Houghton Library, one of the most important rare book collections in the Western Hemisphere. This is the unique set of Colt pistols, and one of the most interesting and intriguing in Alvin White’s distinguished and celebrated career. See the author’s COLT ENGRAVING and COLT AN AMERICAN LEGEND texts for information on this important craftsman. The pistols are pictured on page 352 of the latter volume, in color. The paper work is accompanied by several pictures of A.A. White, along with several articles pertaining to his career as a master engraver with the Colt Custom Department. As noted in the letter, the pair of pistols are featured on page 352 of R.L. Wilson’s book Colt An American Legend. They are shown with the walnut grips, which are not included. Excellent to like new condition throughout. $18,500 - $27,500 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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615 Nimshke Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 28359. Two-line patent date on the left side of frame, all numbers match on the cylinder, barrel, frame, backstrap and triggerguard. Two-piece pearl grips. Factory letter details serial number, caliber 45/c. Finish blue. Barrel length not listed. Stocks not listed. Shipped to Spies Kissam and Company, New York, New York September 1, 1876, 39 guns in the shipment. This revolver is engraved in the style of L.D. Nimschke’s shop; his trademarks are demonstrated on this revolver with his sun bursts, stars and sinuous lines. Nimschke signed only the best work done by him. The rest of the work was executed by his employees from plans laid out in his scrap book from which they copied his designs. This revolver was definitely done in his shop. The metal has nice sharp and crisp lines and detail to the engraving. All metal has nice even dark grey look with brown patina blending in. Original period pearl grips with nice untouched patina. Truly an outstanding SA with that great look from the 1870s. $15,000 - $25,000
616 Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revovler .45 caliber, 5.5” barrel length, S/N 111475. Factory engraved, finished in blue with case colored frame. Hard rubber eagle grips. Factory letter details following: Caliber 45, 5 1/2” barrel, blue, rubber, engraved yes, shipped to Hartley & Graham, Sept 4, 1884, 2 gun in shipment. Hard rubber Eagle Grips. Comes with a factory letter. This revolver has been professionally restore. Except when the cut the barrel address it was done in a two-line style and should have been a Single-line address. Retaining all of the finish. Grips are excellent. Very attractive SA. Factory Engraved Black Powder SA’s are very scarce. Ron Organ $17,500 - $25,000
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618 *TDE Auto-Mag Model 180 Semi-Auto Pistol .44 auto-magnum caliber, 6.5” barrel length, S/N AO511, markings on the left side of the receiver in 4 lines with “Auto Mag” over caliber and address markings. Right side of the receiver marked “Made in USA”. Stainless steel finish throughout with walnut grips. Comes in original black Auto Mag hard shell case with extra magazine. Retains most of the finish throughout with dried oil on the back strap and frame. Grips are excellent. Bore is very good but does have dried oil. Mechanically functions. $1,500 - $2,500
617 *Colt 1911A1 Commemorative Tokyo Bay Sept. 2, 1945 Colt .45 Auto caliber, 5” barrel length, S/N 2598PTO, left side of the slide action marked “Pearl Harbor*Coral Sea*Corregidor” over “Guadalcanal*Tarawa*Saipan*Leyete Gulf*Iwo Jima*Okinawa*Toyko”. The battle names are bordered by nicely decorated engraved palm leaves. Left side of the frame is marked in 2 lines with Colt Hartford address next to Rampant Colt logo. Right side of the slide action is marked “World War II Commemorative” over “Pacific Theater of Operations” bordered with nicely engraved palm leaves. Nickel finish with smooth walnut grips. Grips have gold Rampant Colt logo. Comes in wood display case honoring the Tokyo Bay September 2, 1945. The firearm rest in a green lining under glass with a Commemorative plaque “World War II Commemorative AsiaticPacific Theatre December 7, 1941 - September 2, 1945”. Retains most of the bright nickel finish throughout. Markings and engraving are sharp and crisp. Case is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500
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619 *TDE Auto-Mag Model 180 Semi-Auto Pistol .44 auto-magnum caliber, 6.5” barrel length, S/N AO510, markings on the left side of the receiver in 4 lines with “Auto Mag” over caliber and address markings. Right side of the receiver marked “Made in USA”. Stainless steel finish throughout with walnut grips. Comes in original black Auto Mag hard shell case with extra magazine. Included in this lot is a Gus & Ammo magazine detailing The Auto Mag story. Retains most of the finish throughout. Grips are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically functional. $1,500 - $2,500 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2016 CINCINNATI, OHIO 259
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620 Large Bowie Knife By H&D Chicago 16” clip point blade, stag handle, s shape silver cross guard and silver pommel cap. blade marked in center of flat “ Made of Howes Special Tool Steel” and marked on ricasso Chicago H & D Very good, missing scabbard. $1,000 - $1,500
621 Coffin Head Bowie Knife 8.5” clip point blade with Spanish Notch, “T shaped pommel” rosewood handle with German Silver mounts, and German silver escutcheon plate. Marked on the ricasso “W crown R” W.Butcher Sheffield. Old replacement leather scabbard. Blade is gunmetal grey with some dark staining. Markings are weak but there. Scabbard shows suse with some scuffing. A period replacement. Rare knife. $4,000 - $6,000
622 Bowie Knife Attributed to C. Congreve 9.75” clip point blade, 3.25” false edge, serration on the back edge. 14.75” overall length. German silver quillon, checkered ivory handles, German silver pommel of claim shell design. No scabbard. Marked Celebrated Hunting knife in a rectangle just under the serrated edge about 2” from the quillon. Maker’s name is not on knife. Ca 1830s. Blade is untouched with nice grey to brown patina. Staining mixing in. Markings are sharp and crisp. German silver with nice untouched patina. Ivory with nice aged yellow patina. $3,000 - $6,000
623 Early American Made Bowie Knife 7.5” clip point blade, engraved with Indian bust, and Indians on horses, TP’s, various Indian designs. Iron cross guard with an antler style handle. Pommel cap made from early Half Dollar coin. Cipher engravings are very good, nice clear. Blade has nice mottle grey look with some very light staining. Guard has nice dark patina. Handle with nice untouched yellow patina. comes with some research and pictures. $3,000 - $5,000
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Bibliography Adams, Doug 2005 The Confederate LeMat Revolver. Mowbray Publishers. Albaugh, William A. III 1960 Confederate Edged Weapons. New York: Harper Brothers. 1963 A Photographic Supplement of Confederate Swords. Privately Published. Albaugh, William A. III, Edward N. Simmons, Hugh Benet 1963 Confederate Handguns. Riling & Lentz Publishers. Auction of Antique Firearms from the Andy Palmer Gun Collection. C.B. Charles Auctions Galleries, 1972 Pontiac, MI, October 12 – 14, Lot 87 (p. 14). Brandt, Harvey 1956 “Arsenal in a Tavern,” Guns Magazine, March, 1956: pp 21-25, 48-49. Forgett, Valmore J., Alain F. and Marie-Antoinette Serpette 1996 LeMat: The Man, the Gun. Navy Arms Co. Gary, William 1987 Confederate Revolvers. Dallas (TX): K8 Communications, Taylor Publ. Hardman, James 2007 “Gutta-Percha, Hard Rubber and Synthetics in Firearms.” Bulletin of the American Society of Arms Collectors (ASAC), Number 96 (September). Norman, Matthew 1996 Colonel Burton’s Spiller & Burr Revolver. Macon (GA): Mercer University Press. The Texas Gun Collector, February 1955. Young, M. Clifford 1995 “The Legacy of the Tidewater Gunsmith – Thomas W. Cofer.” Bulletin of the American Society of Arms Collectors (ASAC), Number 72 (May).
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References Cited Lot 388 Books Amann, William, Personnel of the Civil War (Thomas Yoselof, New York, 1961) Bartlett, Napier, Military Record of Louisiana (Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge, 1964) Bergeron, Arthur W., Jr, Guide To Louisiana Confederate Military Units 1861-1865 (Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge, 1989) Black, Robert C., The Railroads of the Confederacy (Broadfoot Publishing, Wilmington, 1987) Butler, Benjamin, Butler’s Book: A Review of his Legal, Political and Military Career (A.M. Thayer Publishers, Boston, 1892) Dyer, Frederick H., A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion (Morningside Bookshop, Dayton, 1979, reprint) Evans, Gen. Clement A., editor, Louisiana and Arkansas: Confederate Military History (The Blue & Gray press, Secaucus, n.d) Frazier, Donald S., Fire in the Canefield: The Federal Invasion of Louisiana and Texas, January 1861-January 1863 (State House Press, Buffalo Gap, 2009) Nolan, Dick, Benjamin Franklin Butler: The Damnedest Yankee (Presidio Press, Novato, 1991) Tancig, W. J., Confederate Military Land Units 1861-1865 (Thomas Yoselof, New York, 1967) Whitman, William E.S. and True, Charles H., Maine in the War for the Union: A History of the Part Borne by Maine Troops (Nelson Dingley Jr. & Co. Publishers, Lewiston, 1865) Winters, John D., The Civil War in Louisiana (Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge, 1963) Other Sources Official Army Registers of the Volunteer Force of the United States Army – The Years 1861-1865, Part One – New England States (Adjutant General’s Office, Washington DC, 1865) Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies in the War of the Rebellion (Government Printing Office, 1894) Greg Biggs Flag Files Howard Michael Madaus Papers, U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle, PA Newspapers New Orleans Times-Picayune Portland (ME) Daily Eastern Argus Portland (ME) Daily Express Bangor (ME) Daily Whig and Courier
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The three forms necessary to fill out upon purchase of machine guns will be supplied by Cowan’s Auctions. These forms are: 1) ATF Form #4 (and possibly ATF Form #5) 2) Fingerprint Card, and 3) ATF form 5330.20 Certificate of Compliance. 1) Cowan’s Auction policy is that the buyer will assume all transfer fees relating to the purchase of Class III weapons. 2) All buyers are expected to promptly fill out paperwork and comply with all related laws and regulations. 3) Please allow up to three months, if necessary, for paperwork to be completed to transfer a machine gun. COWAN’S AUCTIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 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 Hamilton County in the State of 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 “Firearms” 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 online, timed and other third-party bidding platforms may vary.
5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan’s retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the seller of the lot and Cowan’s. In the case of reserved lots, the seller has authorized Cowan’s to bid on seller’s behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate. Cowan’s standard house reserve on all property at auction is one-half of the low estimate. 6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan’s makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after bidder’s receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan’s shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty. Except as provided in the immediately proceeding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD “AS IS”, without any representations or warranties by Cowan’s or the seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalog or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan’s makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan’s does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalog descriptions may be approximate. 7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP. “By” or “Maker/Artist” — in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated “Attributed to” — in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated “Signed” or “Marked” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker “Bearing the signature (or mark) of” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated “Circle of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker “School of” — in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker “Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker “After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker
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8) INSPECTION. Except for Online-Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan’s website, www.cowans.com, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan’s directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan’s does not warrant the condition of any item. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan’s and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan’s. 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: (a) 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. (b) 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. (c) Telephone bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism. (d) Cowan’s sells about 100 lots per hour, so telephone bidders should plan accordingly. Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls.
11) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on Bidsquare (bidsquare.com) or Proxibid (proxibid.com). There may be terms which apply solely to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction. 12) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically reduce any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments. For Bids Falling Between Bidding Increment $0-500 $25 $501-1,000 $50 $1,001-3,000 $100 $3,001-5,000 $250 $5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction. AFTER THE AUCTION 13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition. 14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. Payment may be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card. Cowan’s reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared. A convenience fee of $15.00 will be assessed to all transactions made in the alternate payment channels: Phone payments are made available as a convenience outside Cowan’s Auctions customary payment channels, therefore these payments are qualified as payments made in the alternative payment channel. All forms of payment made using this method will be assessed the convenience fee. Please call Cowan’s Auctions if you have any questions regarding this policy. PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 2% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance. Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone, by internet, or who are absentee bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full. Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction.
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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 © 2016 Cowan’s Auctions
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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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