Historic Firearms and Early Militaria

Historic Firearms and Early Militaria May 1-2, 2013

Historic Firearms and Early Militaria

Cowan’s 6270 Este Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45232 513.871.1670 Fax 513.871.8670

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Auction: May 1-2, 2013 10 a.m.

Exhibition: April 29, 2013 Noon - 5 p.m.

April 30, 2013 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

May 1, 2013 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

May 2, 2013 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Specialists For This Auction

Jack Lewis firearms@cowans.com

Joe Moran joe@cowans.com

Joe Higgins — firearms photographer higgins@cowanauctions.com

Emery Maury

Doug Hamilton

Jack Haney

Allen Cebula

Capt. USN Steven Marvin, Ret.

Historic Firearms and Early Militaria May 1, 2013 — Lots 201 - 870

European Sporting Arms — Long Guns

Left Side

Details

201 German Matchlock Rifle .730 bore diameter, 44” heavy tapered octagonal-to-round barrel typical of a Spanish form. Barrel has nice deeply struck German hallmark on left side at breech. Fruitwood stock profusely inlaid with engraved staghorn features leafy tendrils, mythological figures, and naive animals. Plain staghorn buttplate. Lock of sear-type with elongated tiller trigger. Circa 1575. All metal has a nice untouched patina with very sharp and crisp appearance. Wood is excellent with no inlays missing and no wood has been added. The entire stock has nice untouched look. This rifle is very good throughout and seldom encountered in this condition. $12,000 - $15,000

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European — Swords and Edged Weapons

202 17th Century Continental Rapier Marked Finem 42” blade with *Finem* [L., the end] stamped in the short fullered region. 9” crossguard, ornate hexagonal knucklebow. Faint maker’s mark on the hilt. Grips with beaded wire wraps. 49.5” overall length. Blade is pitted with a few nicks along the edges. Both crossguards show evidence of being soldered back together. Wire wraps are tight and intact.

Overall very good. $1,000 - $1,500

203 17th Century German Processional Sword 68” overall length. 39.5” serrated blade with maker’s mark with two crescent moons at the hilt. 16” crossguard and 8” crossguard. Base of the blade with 9.5” hard brown leather cover. 15”guard with twill weave covering and numerous studs and bosses. Sword with museum inventory number at the base of the blade. Ornate metal pommel with carved crescent moon motifs. Blade and metal surfaces with even pitting. Guard retains ca 70% original twill covering, but is beginning to unravel. Overall very good. $2,000 - $3,000

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European — Flintlocks and Percussions

204 Early Flintlock Blunderbuss Rifle 1.75” bore diameter, 24” tapered round barrel, iron furniture, walnut club butt-style stock. Buttplate is nailed to the stock with iron nails. All metal has been cleaned to bright. Stock with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500

205 English Flintlock Blunderbuss by T. Richards 1.750 “ bore diameter, 20 “ flared steel barrel, grooved tang for sighting. Engraved beveled lock plate. Rounded style hammer and pan. Frizzen with finial. Engraved brass buttplate, engraved triggerguard with acorn finial. Engraved brass sideplate. Walnut stock with carved clam shell design behind the tang. Thick butt style. Lockplate marked T. Richards. Top of barrel at breech has crown over P, then T P in a rectangular box over another crown with P. Engraved around the breech of barrel. Missing one sidelock screw. Ca 1730-1750. Barrel with a light brown patina and light pitting etched in the steel. Lock with nice brown patina. Pitting inside the pan and around the touch hole. Stock with nicks and dings. A small sliver of wood missing on the left side of barrel about 5” from muzzle running to the muzzle. Pyramid shaped from zero to 0.6”. There is an old repair to the wrist and a crack. $2,500 - $3,000

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European — Flintlocks and Percussions

206 French Double Flintlock Shotgun .22 ga., 32.75” browned barrels with maker’s name in gilt. Nicely designed tang grooved for sighting. Platinum blow out plugs. Iron buttplate with fleur-de-lis design, triggerguard with fleur-de-lis design on the front. Stock tip made of iron and decorated with fleurs-de-lis. Locks are plain with nicely executed designs as finials. Finely figured walnut stock with checkered wrist and raised carving behind tang and on the left rear of stock behind the cheek piece.

Barrels still retains most of the original brown finish and gilt just lightly fading. Locks are very sharp and crisp with a nice mottled grey to silvery look. Stock is excellent but has a very light crack that permeates through the wrist, which is only noticeable up on close examination. Stock has some nicks and dings but still retains an untouched look. $4,000 - $6,000

207 English Double Flint Shotgun by E&W Bond 24 ga., 30” barrels. Marked on top of barrels Hopper Square London. Engraved flintlocks marked E&W Bond; checkered stock. Has two ramrods, one original and one reproduction. Barrels have been re-browned. Locks have been professionally cleaned and gone over by Jack Haugh. Stock was expertly refinished and restored by Jack Haugh. Excellent condition. $5,000 - $6,500

208 M1777 French Flintlock Musket .70 caliber smoothbore, 42.5” round barrel, lock marked 86 St crown over J, Etienne. Iron-mounted triggerguard with finger grooves. Walnut stock with cheek piece; Liege marked cartouche. Original flintlock. All metal has a coat of shellac which kept the metal nice with a patina. Rear band and triggerguard have been cleaned to bright. Wood with some nicks and dings. Ramrod is an old replacement. $1,200 - $1,600

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European — Flintlocks and Percussions

Detail

209 Pair of French Double-Barrel Flintlock Pistols .580 bore diameters, 7.5” round barrels blued and engraved with gilt. Front sight with gilt sunburst. Engraved in gilt Canon Cordu. Engraved on the lockplates Penel Freres. Hammer screws are gilt. Single sidelock screw. Grooved breech for sighting. Nicely carved walnut stocks with carving behind the tang. Moldings around the locks. Carving behind the rear ferule and forward of the triggerguard. Iron furniture. Ca 1740-1770. Barrels retain all of the original blue finish just slightly dulled with all of the gilt with some wear to the high edges. All metal is a gunmetal grey with some light staining. Pistols are original flint with nice sharp and crisp lines. Stocks have some nicks and dings. $3,500 - $5,000 8

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210 Pair of Belgian Flintlock Belt Pistols .50 caliber, 6” flared round barrel. Iron furniture with carved full walnut stocks. All metal has a brown patina. One of the pistols has a small piece of wood missing at the muzzle. Both are complete and functioning. $2,000 - $3,000

211 Pair of Belgian Flintlock Pistols .650 bore diameter, 7.5” tapered flared muzzle. Patent breech, locks marked A. Ronge. Beveled locks with rounded hammers; roller on frizzen. Iron hardware with engraved triggerguard and side escutcheons with silver wire inlaid.

Empire buttstock with skip-line-style checkering and silver nails. Silver wire work around the butts. Nice raised carving around the tangs. Both pistols are nicely matched in condition with a nice untouched patina. One of the pistols has an age crack in the wood on the right side at muzzle and it runs through on the left side. Stocks are nice with untouched patina and some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,000

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European — Flintlocks and Percussions

212 Spanish Military Miquelet Pistol .690 bore diameter, 6” octagonal-to-round barrel with maker’s hallmarks at breech. Walnut stock with brass furniture.

Pistol is excellent with sharp and crisp lines. All metal is grey with some light black staining. Stock is excellent with nice opengrained wood. $1,000 - $1,500

213 German Flintlock Pistol .600 bore diameter, 11.5” octagonal-to-round barrel with turnings separating the two-section of barrel. Maker’s hall marks on three flats with gilt in the centers. Engraved flat curved-style lockplate and hammer. Frizzen with nice finial. Brass furniture, chased and engraved with mask butt. Walnut stock with carving behind the tang and moldings around the lock and the opposite side around the sideplate. Horn tipped stock. Pistol is excellent condition, very sharp and crisp. Nice original polish is lightly patinated to a gunmetal grey. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000

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214 Italian Flintlock Pistol .540 bore diameter, 12.75” round barrel rear section with ribs and marked on top Lazarino Cominazzo. Engraved lock with some chiseled relief work on the hammer, frizzen, frizzen spring. Pan with sliding cover. German silver furniture with Ottoman markings. Walnut stock with checkered panels behind the tang and forward of the triggerguard. Period restock by the Ottoman. Barrel and lock have been cleaned leaving a gunmetal grey with some light pitting and staining. Markings are legible. Stock is good with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500

215 English Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol with Folding Bayonet .812 bore diameter, 7” cannon-style barrel. Engraved brass frame with J&W Richards on one side; on the other side is London. British proofs on the bottom of barrel. Steel folding bayonet with walnut grips. Brass has been cleaned. Missing the ramrod. Grips have some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,000

216 French Flintlock Military Pistol .69 caliber, 8” round barrel. Iron furniture, original flint, walnut stock. All metal has been clean to bright with nice sharp edges. Stock has some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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European — Flintlocks and Percussions

217 European Military Flintlock Pistol .69 caliber, 9” round barrel. Lock and barrel with maker’s cartouche. Brass furniture with walnut stock. All metal has a deep dark brown patina mixed with some light pitting. Stock is dark with nicks and dings. $600 - $900

218 French M1811 Cavalry Flintlock Pistol .69 caliber, 8” round barrel. Lock with St Etienne markings. Brass furniture with walnut stock. Military inspectors’ initials throughout. All metal is sharp and crisp with a nice untouched brown patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500

219 English Flintlock Trade Pistol .70 bore diameter, 9” round barrel, with Birmingham proofs. Brass furniture, walnut stock with raised beaver- tail behind tang. No lock markings. Barrel is smooth and grey with some scattered pitting. Lock and hammer are dark untouched patina. Wood stock has some nicks and dings. Brass with dark patina. $800 - $1,200 12

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220 German Flintlock Pistol .50 caliber rifled, 11” tapered octagonal to round with deep maker’s cartouche at the breech. Marked on the top of barrel J. Fridericus Arnett. Lockplate marked under the pan FRI, ARNETH AMERGET HEIM. Plain brass furniture with walnut stock. Barrel and lock has very sharp lines with a nice dark patina. Barrel has some brown staining. Stock is nice a crisp with some nicks and dings. Brass furniture with nice patina. $1,000 - $1,500

221 German Flintlock Pistol .630 bore diameter, 13 octagonal-to-tapered round barrel. Engraved and chased brass furniture. Carved walnut stock. Lock and barrel have a nice grey look mixing with some black staining. Brass with nice patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. $800 - $1,200

222 Mid-Eastern Flintlock Pistol .60 bore diameter, 11.5” steel octagonal- to-round tapered barrel. Engraved around the breech with Middle Eastern markings. Engraved curved flat- style lock. Wood stock with brass furniture. All metal is grey and sharp and crisp. Stock has been shortened. Very good overall. $600 - $900 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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Colonial and Revolutionary War — Powder Horns

223 Engraved Powder Horn for Stephen Middagh 16.5” length, smooth neck with raised ring and flat-sided spout. Wood base. Engravings of deer, forests, vines, trees.

Engraved Stephen Middagh his horn made at Fort How August 19, 1783. Also has his initials in a box that is shaded.

Original wood base. Dark amber patina. $4,000 - $6,000

224 French Powder Horn 12” powder horn with a seal head end plug and iron loop. The carving on horn appears to have been much later. The effigy seal head on this horn is unusual. Very good. $1,000 - $2,000

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Colonial and Revolutionary War — Powder Horns

225 Tansel Engraved Power Horn 13” length, raised ring with smooth spout, carved fish mouth. Engraved E. Pluribus Unum. Engraved Indian hunting with a ribbon at his feet and engraved Black Hawk. Original wood base. Horn has a dark yellow to brown shellac and underneath you can see some of the polychrome colors. $4,500 - $6,000

226 Engraved Powder Horn 15.5” length, engrailed edge, smooth spout with two raised rings. Original wood base. Engraved using line and cross hatching pattern, animals, deer, ships, trees, fish. Names and dated 1758. Nice light yellow patina. $3,500 - $5,000

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Colonial and Revolutionary War — Powder Horns

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Colonial and Revolutionary War — Powder Horns

227 Exquisitely Engraved French and Indian War Powder Horn to Samuel Livingston 15.25” length, wood base with pieces of dried leather still in the two iron loops. Engrailed edge with smooth spout and two raised rings. Engraved New York map, with forts by name, ships with guns by numbers, rivers and streams by name. Initials RP engraved above the Royal Coat of Arms and GR, plus the Lion and Unicorn fighting for the crown and initials EMR, Y’Navy, His Horn made

by Samuel Prisoner more June y e 11th 1756. Henry Livingston his horn.

This artfully engraved powder horn belonging to the prominent Dr. Henry Livingston, Sr. (17141799) of Dutchess County, New York, is a singular colonial artifact with a colorful history dating to the early part of the epic French and Indian War. The horn was engraved by Samuel Mor and presented to Dr. Livingston on June 11, 1756, at frontier Saratoga. Remarkably, the well documented artifact has descended in the same family for generations and is presently offered for sale for the first time.

Viewed from the perspective of a map, the horn depicts a broad expanse of northern colonial frontier—still mostly uncharted wilderness—running from New York City to the French dominion of Canada.

The focal point is the Hudson River, the arrow straight waterway upon which the earliest Dutch trappers and settlers penetrated the northern interior. Engraved along the iconic Hudson are place names signifying the burgeoning villages, royal forts, and homesteads of significant English colonists. Samuel Mor also embellished the horn with British warships and the obligatory heraldry of King George II. The important rivers and lakes that facilitated frontier communication and transportation are marked while a handful of natural wonders round out the tableau.

Comparing the quality and accuracy of Mor’s work to printed maps from that time, it appears evident that the artist-carver had personally viewed the sights and locations he subsequently engraved on the horn. Indeed, Mor possessed extraordinary abilities as a cartographer and was able to transpose his visual reckoning of the frontier with startling accuracy.

At the time that he did the engraving, Samuel Mor seems to have been an inmate of either Saratoga Prison or held aboard a floating hulk in New York harbor. It was then the practice of the Crown to incarcerate those able bodied men who refused obligatory militia service in the colonies. In the wake of Braddock’s defeat followed by a string of French victories in 175556 there were no exemptions for conscientious objectors or hardship cases, although Mor’s particular status is unknown.

Much more is known about Henry Livingston, Sr. The Livingstons had settled on a rich farmland on the outskirts of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County conferred by Royal land grant. Henry Livingston was an eminently successful country squire who, according to his obituary, planted and cultivated large orchards of apple and peach trees, all maintained by slaves. A “small house” that occupied the property on the bank of the Hudson River was gradually “improved,” later described as a “mansion” reflecting Livingston’s growing wealth and influence. An Elder and

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Deacon in the Dutch Reformed Church, Livingston married Susanna Storm Concklin (1724-1793) in 1742. The union produced eleven children who survived into adulthood.

From 1742 to 1789 Dr. Livingston served as country clerk of Dutchess County and from 1759 to 1768 as a member of the Provincial Assembly. In keeping with his status Henry Livingston received a captain’s commission in the Dutchesss County Militia during the French and Indian War and “led a detachment to Albany in March 1757 to the relief of Fort William Henry when it was attacked by the enemy.” It is not known if Captain Livingston and his militiamen were engaged at any time during the later French siege operations that culminated in the surrender of the British garrison—2,300 regulars, militia, and civilians—to General Montcalm on August 9, 1757. The subsequent massacre perpetrated by disaffected Indians under French supervision remains a dark and controversial stain to this day. Still, the horn must certainly have accompanied Captain Livingston during the ill-fated expedition. During the Revolution Henry Livingston was a staunch Whig and at least two of his sons served in the Continental army, one as an artillery officer at Yorktown.

Henry Livingston lived to the ripe old age of 84, dying at Poughkeepsie on February 10, 1799 and was dutifully memorialized in a newspaper obituary that survives to this day. Henry and Susannah’s simple gravestones, heavily worn by unrelenting time but still upright, can been seen in the family plot in the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery (Livingston Section, #24). A fine oil portrait of the aristocratic looking Dr. Livingston exists as do his journals and Last Will dated May 1786, all in archives of the State of New York Historical Library.

A few words regarding a mystery shrouded in the passage of time. The powder horn’s original plug, the round disk that seals the base, shows two letter carvings: an “H” and a “P.” The family has speculated, perhaps fancifully, that H may have stood for Henry Livingston, and the P for a close relative named Philip Livingston. Philip Livingston was a first cousin of Henry, two years his junior and, significantly, one of the four signers of the Declaration of Independence from New York. Both men were politically active and outspoken members of the Whig Party. The joint initials have been taken to mean a symbolic commitment of the two elder Livingston’s to the Whig cause.

The Livingston powder horn has been in the care of the present owner’s family for the past 125 years. The family emigrated from Nova Scotia and settled in Lexington, Massachusetts. It is worth noting that at the end of the Revolutionary War many disaffected Tories fled to Nova Scotia choosing to remain loyal British subjects. Though the exact provenance of the horn is evidently unclear in the years following the death of Henry Livingston, Sr., the desirability and distinctive craftsmanship of this one-of-a-kind historic piece is obvious. This horn has the nicest untouched deep amber patina. One of the best artistically Engraved horns to come to auction. A great horn with great history. French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. $60,000 - $80,000

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Colonial and Revolutionary War — Powder Horns

228 Engraved Powder Horn Belonging to Thomas White and Dated 1759 15” length, with an engrailed edge with smooth spout and raised ring with engrailed edges. Wood base with carrying ring. Engraved Thomas White his horn. Around the base of the horn is a stippled pattern that goes around the base.

A common Colonial name, nothing is known of Thomas White. Excellent condition with a nice light yellow patina. Two small chips around the base a small hole. $2,000 - $4,000

229 Large Third Generation York County, PA Screw-Tip Powder Horn 12” horn with 3.25” diameter fruit wood butt. This horn has an original internal screw tip. Brass ferrule surrounds the internal threaded open end of the main horn. Excellent condition with nice golden brown to natural black spout end on horn. $800 - $1,200

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230 First Generation York Screw-Tip Powder Horn 13.25” horn with 3” diameter butt. The early style external screw-tip is 3.25” long. This horn has a repaired crack at the back of the main body and is polished smooth on the inside curve from carry wear. $700 - $900

231 Northern Berks County Screw-Tip Powder Horn 11.5” horn with 2.25” diameter at the butt. This horn has an internal screw tip with applied collar and walnut northern Berks-style butt. Very good condition with right-hand carry wear. $600 - $800

232 Engraved Powder Horns with Image of a Fort 16.5” length, has smooth spout with two raised rings, engrailed edge. Engrailed edge also on the bottom around the wood base. Original wood base with iron carrying ring. Engraved with large fort, cannons, geometric designs. In one circle there is a tree with two pointed leaves. Entire horn has a nice untouched patina. $600 - $800 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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Colonial and Revolutionary War — Powder Horns

233 Early Leather Hunting Bag and Horn, PLUS Two Extra Large Horns 8” x 7” black leather bag with 10” horn. The black leather is extremely stiff and unyielding. 19” horn’s spout carved with concentric circles and buttplug with encircled X. Several half circle motifs encompassing the base of the horn. 13” horn has initials HW and has been cleaned.

Hunting bag with large piece missing from top right corner and flap has a 3” tear. Leather strap is severed, but is connected by cords. One side of hunting bag is completely severed from the strap.

Overall, acceptable condition. $700 - $900

234 French Gorget Brass body with silvered planchet with bird inside a three-quarter laurel wreath. Gorget inscribed Hiasutha Montreal 1756. Gorget is void of any dents; overall very good. $800 - $1,200 20

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Colonial and Revolutionary War — Swords and Edged Weapons

235 Jukes Colson Dag Knife 5.5” length blade, engraved bone handle, brass rivets. Marked on the blade near the bottom of the handle. Jukes Coulson (father and son both with same name) were 18th century London ironmongers. They had a business on Allhallows Lane from 1767 to 1790, then moved to Upper Thames St. In 1870 Thomas Newton Stokes joined the company, becoming Jukes Coulson, Stokes and Co., Ltd. Much of their business until the early 20th century was hardware and iron items for export. One of the most popular items in the Hudson’s Bay Company inventory in the 19th century was the Coulson “buffalo knife,” which could be used as a knife, cleaver, or weapon. Blade has been sharpened. Gunmetal grey with some file marks and light pitting. Handle has nice yellow patina, edges are well worn with a dark patina. $15,000 - $20,000

236 I. H. Sorby Dag Knife 7.25” spear point blade marked near the bottom of the bone handle I.H. Sorby in a rectangular box. Overall length 12.75”. Sorby was a premier maker of dag knives for the fur trade in the 19th century. Blade is gunmetal grey with some dark patina staining. Blade has been sharpened. Sharp and crisp marking. Handle has some chipping along the pommel with two slivers of bone missing on one handle. A very rare dag and seldom comes to auction. $18,000 - $25,000

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European — Swords and Edged Weapons

237 European 19th Century Court Sword 33.5” triangular blade, silver hilt with pierced guard wire wrap. Finger holes in hilt are non-functional, which indicates this is from the second half of the 19th century. Very good. No scabbard. $1,000 - $1,500

238 German Hunting Swords, Lot of Two First is a 23.5” fire blue and gilt blade, stag handle, single brass guard. Inscribed Andenken H. A. Hamm in a gilt panel.

With scabbard. Second has 25.5” blue and gilt blade, stag horn handle, single brass guard. Very good. Second blade has most of the gilt, but fading blue. $800 - $1,200

239 German Hunting Swords, Lot of Three 19” etched blade in good polish. Brass hunting hilt, and horn handles. Plus 24” heavily pitted blade, iron-mounted, horn handle. And a 34” plain blade with iron mounts and wooden handle. Very good. No scabbards. $600 - $800 22

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240 German Hunting Short Swords, Lot of Three 21.75” plain blade with solid brass handle. Plus 18.75” with iron crossguard, turned wooden handle. Maker marked Afttman, Knilbroni. And 22” blade with etched Hussar on blade, brass hunting hilt with deer leg handle and game bird guard. Very good. $600 - $800

241 German Hunting Short Swords, Lot of Three 19” plain blade, iron crossguard, turned wooden handle. Plus 21” blade with stag horn handle and brass guard with hunting scene. And a 19.5” dropped point blade with rolled panels, stag horn handle and iron crossguard. All very good. First sword has a black painted handle. No scabbards. $600 - $800 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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242 Revolutionary War Era German Short Sword 26” slight curved plain blade with turned handle and single brass guard with very high cap stand. Very good. $600 - $800

243 American Federal Period Eagle Head Sword 31” fire blue and gilt blade, single brass guard and eagle head pommel; standing eagle cross guard. White bone fluted handle. Very good. Most of the fire blue is missing as is some gilt. $600 - $800

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War of 1812 — Swords and Edged Weapons

244 Second Model Virginia Manufactory of Arms Sword 34” blade with two fullers, one narrow and one large. Iron backstrap and pommel. Iron knuckle bow with flutes. Wood handle with leather and brass wire wrapped. Blade has been cleaned, has some pitting with black staining. Iron guard has nice brown patina. No scabbard. $2,000 - $3,000

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War of 1812 — Flintlocks

245 Springfield Flintlock Musket Model 1795 Type III .69 caliber, 42” round barrel, with large “P” and eagle markings on barrel close to the breech. Missing rear sidelock screw and ramrod. Three barrel bands, walnut stock. Rear of lockplate dated 1812. Markings under pan are almost gone. Barrel is smooth with some brown staining. Lockplate and hammer are a nice brown with some grey and dark brown staining. Left side of stock has a piece of wood missing behind the first band that is about 4.5” long; this has been gone for a long time because the wood shows wear and dark patina. $1,500 - $2,000

246 1814 Contract Rifle S. Cogswell, Troy, NY Firearm .54 caliber, 33” octagonal-to-round barrel, top flat of barrel marked SNY at the breech. Lockplate marked under the pan S. Cogswell Troy. Full-stock in walnut with cheek piece and marked on the left flat opposite of the lock in three lines Inspector’s initials and Troy, then SNY, with brass patchbox, buttplate, triggerguard, nose cap, ramrod ferules, and sideplate. Barrel held to stock by three wedges. On the left side of stock opposite of the lockplate stamped in three lines is A.W.P., SNY. Barrel has been lightly cleaned with some very light staining on the octagonal part of barrel. Lockplate is very sharp and crisp with some light freckling. Wood is excellent with all of the original finish and very nice open-grained look. Small crack behind the tang that runs from tang to lock. A small piece of wood has been added to the rear ramrod ferule and the left side of the front ferule. $6,000 - $8,000

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247 New England Militia Musket .69 caliber smoothbore, 40.5” round barrel, dated 1814 on the back of the breech. Full stock with brass furniture. Barrel is dark brown with pitting around the touch hole and on top of barrel at breech. Lock is grey with some brown patina. Stock has a crack around the first wedge that holds barrel to stock. Two small slivers of wood missing on the right side at the brass tip. $800 - $1,200

248 U.S. Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Musket by Rufus Perkins, .69 caliber, 40” round barrel. Barrel is marked RP 1814 P and M; lockplate is marked Bridgewater and dated 1814; eagle under the pan. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Only about 225 of these muskets were delivered to the State of Massachusetts. All metal surfaces were cleaned a long time ago leaving some scattered black staining that evenly flows throughout the metal surfaces. A coat of some type of preservative was applied leaving behind a dried yellow residue. All metal surfaces are sharp and crisp. Stock has nice raised-grain look with sharp and crisp lines. $1,000 - $1,500

Detail

249 Two Virginia Manufactory Lockplates Dated 1818 and One Springfield Lockplate Dated 1812 Lot of 3 total. Locks are missing the hammers, two are missing the frizzens. All are missing the frizzen springs. Good.

250 Virginia Manufactory of Arms Richmond 1804 Flintlock Plate Marked on the plate in the rear Richmond and dated 1804; under the pan is marked Virginia Manufactory. Complete and original flint, the lock is grey with pitting. Very rare lock with the 1804 date.

$700 - $900

$1,000 - $1,500

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Details

251 Second Model Virginia Manufacture Flintlock Rifle .44 caliber, 39” octagonal barrel. Lockplate marked Virginia front of the hammer and under the pan. Rear of lockplate marked Richmond and dated 1821. Barrel is unmarked. Brass four-piece patchbox, brass furniture. Walnut stock with some incised carved lines running parallel with the ramrod channel. Barrel is nice smooth dark brown with some pitting around the touch-hole. Lock and hammer are a nice dark smooth brown with some pitting in and around the pan. Stock is excellent with a deep dark brown untouched patina and open-grained look. $12,000 - $15,000

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Left Side

Details

252 Barnett Trade Musket .60 caliber smoothbore, 30.5” octagonal-to-round barrel. On the top flat is the tombstone with fox and EB. On the left flat is the crown with “V”; also forward is marked GP and a crown. Lockplate is marked in the rear in oval Barnett and dated 1828, tombstone with fox marking under the pan. Right side of buttstock is carved with a snake and colored with red ochre. Stock is ornamented with brass tacks and the red ochre has stained the wood blending in the stock. Rawhide repair forward of the lock.

Buttplate was worn off. Three-screw serpent brass sideplate; large looped iron triggerguard. Lockplate, barrel, and triggerguard have untouched brown patina. Stock with untouched worn look with the buttplate worn off and the front of the stock broken off and shows use. Some of the tacks are missing. Entire rifle has the nice worn “Indian used” look.

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Details

253 Parker Field & Co. Trade Musket .60 caliber smooth bore, 33” octagonal-to-round barrel, crown and “P” marking on the left flat of barrel at breech also has crown and “V”. Lockplate marked Parker & Field and Co and dated 1855. Large loop iron triggerguard, brass serpent threescrew sideplate. Underneath the sideplate, the initials JM have been carved in. Brass buttplate with five screws. Walnut stock with heavy tack decoration. The rear of stock displays several rows of iron tacks and mixing with brass tacks. The front of the stock is decorated with many rows of brass nails. The front end of the stock and barrel is wrapped with some iron wire. There are two rows of iron wire missing that was used as barrel bands. Down in the channel are two names stamped Berry and Porter; original flintlock. Barrel has been shortened during the period of use. Entire rifle has an untouched patina, including dark haloes around the tacks. The iron tacks have a nice patina that flowed onto the wood. The wood has a well-used look. Lock and barrel with untouched evenly blended look of brown patina. This is an outstanding Indian-used trade rifle.

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254 Indian Trade Rifle by William Wilson of London .65 bore diameter smoothbore, 47” octagonal-to-round barrel. Brass furniture, top of buttplate engraved with bow and quiver. Three-screw side plate. White trade bead decoration on the butt and wrist; full-length walnut stock. Rifle has been restored to flint. Barrel has been browned and properly aged. Stock has been cleaned, and has some nicks and dings. Brass furniture has a dark aged look. $5,000 - $7,000

255 Restocked Fusil de Chasse de Tulle Sieur Abbie de LaCombe of Tulle .620 bore diameter, 41” octagonal-to-round barrel. Barrel mark of Michel Paufile. Flintlock marked A Tulle & L on the tail of lock. Iron hardware; maple stock. Rifle has been professionally re-stocked and reconverted. Excellent condition. $4,000 - $6,000

256 Lewis & Clark 200th Anniversary Indian Trade Musket 20 ga., 36” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N LC200-033. Round barrel case colored flint lock marked LOTT. Walnut stock, with medallion on right side featuring Lewis and Clark; steel case-colored buttplate. Original box. This gun remains new and unfired in its original box. $600 - $900 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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Details

257 Tryon Trade Rifle .60 caliber smoothbore, 40� octagonal-to-round barrel, marked Tryon Philadelphia on the top of the barrel. Also marked Tryon Philadelphia on the back of the lock. Brass serpent sideplate, brass buttplate, iron triggerguard. Walnut stock.

Five pieces of German silver have been added during its period of use. Barrel has nice untouched patina mixing with pitting. Markings are good. Lock has been cleaned and browned. Stock has some areas of wood missing, but has been worn over. Stock with nice untouched dark patina. Some brass tacks outline the buttplate. Overall a nice well used trade rifle. $10,000 - $15,000

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258 Model 1816 Harpers Ferry Musket with Bayonet .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. Lockplate marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1834. Also dated 1834 on the breech. Complete with bayonet and original scabbard. Barrel is grey and pitted and covered with a coat of shellac. Lockplate is grey with pitting and also has coat of shellac. Stock with nicks and dings. $700 - $1,000

259 Model 1816 Contract Musket by J. Baker .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. Rear of barrel stamped U.S. LS and “P” in circle with wreaths. Dated 1837 on the tang.

Lockplate marked Phila and dated 1837 in the rear of lock. Under pan marked US J. Baker. Top of buttplate stamped U.S. Barrel is lightly cleaned to bright with some light stains. Bands are grey with some light staining. Lockplate is very sharp and crisp with some light staining. Walnut stock with a nice dark with some nicks and dings overall very sharp and crisp with opened-grained look. This is a very rare contract musket and only 300 made in 1837, and 600 made in 1836. It would be very hard to improve on this one. $2,000 - $3,000

260 New England Militia Musket .690 bore diameter, 43.5” barrel. Marked London on the back of the breech. Lockplate is marked Ketland. Brass furniture. Walnut stock. Barrel is a nice dark brown mixing with some pitting. Lock is a dark brown with some pitting. Stock has been lightly cleaned. Stock has some nicks and dings. $600 - $800

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Accoutrements

261 Lot of Six Lockplates One complete lock marked Lether and CP; one marked with an early eagle under the pan, missing external parts. One with Whitney markings and missing the external parts. And three stripped lockplates with various markings. Fair to good. $700 - $900

262 Lot of Four Harpers Ferry Flintlocks One lock marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1818, flat-style plate and hammer; lock is missing top and screw. Missing frizzen and screw.

Lock marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1816 complete.

Lock marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1818 with a rounded hammer.

Lock marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1815. This lock is missing complete hammer, frizzen, and frizzen screw. Fair to good. $1,000 - $1,500

263 Batty Peace Powder Flask Marked on top of the spout Batty and dated 1851. Embossed body with eagle, hands shaking, stars, crossed flags and arms; marked US in center of the shield. Flask is excellent with nice sharp and crisp markings. Nice untouched patina.

264 Ames Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword 19� spear point blade with three fullers; marked at ricasso with eagle and N.P. Ames, Springfield in three lines. On the reverse marked United States and dated 1835. Brass fish scale handle.

Leather scabbard with brass tip and throat. Leather belt and frog with 1851 pattern sword belt plate. Buckle is Allegheny Arsenal marked. Blade is a nice gunmetal grey with some black staining. Brass handle with nice patina and still retains some of the gilt finish. Leather is excellent.

$600 - $800

$1,000 - $1,500

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265 USN Fouled Anchor Powder Flask Embossed on both sides of the body with fouled anchor and U.S.N. Markings and on one side at the neck, RP. Marked on top of the spout N.P. Ames, 1843 JL. Some small dents in the body; very sharp and crisp flask. $800 - $1,200

266 USN Fouled Anchor Powder Flask 9.25� flask. Embossed on both sides with fouled anchor and USN and on one side at the top on the neck is marked J.S.P. Marked on the top Adams JSP and on the other side dated 1846. With two carrying rings and brass loops. Lacquered body. Excellent condition with some very minute dents and retaining most of the original finish. $1,000 - $1,500

267 USN Powder Flask Marked on the top Adams JSP and dated 1846.

Embossed with fouled anchor and USN markings on both sides. Excellent overall with sharp and crisp markings. No major dents with nice untouched patina.

268 Public Property Powder Flask 8.5� body embossed with bugle and Public Property on one side and on the other is a bugle. Some dents overall excellent retaining most of the original lacquered patina.

$1,000 - $1,500

$800 - $1,200

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Accoutrements

269 Powder Flask with Eagle and Cannon 8� overall with tilt spout, screw top. Embossed on both sides with crossed pistols, stars, eagle with crossed flags, cannon, navy anchor. Stud in the bottom, no carrying rings. Proper flask with Colt 1855 Root revolving rifles. Flask is excellent with nice patina and some of the original lacquer. This is a very sharp and crisp flask.

270 Early Peace Powder Flask Embossed body with eagle, hands shaking, stars, crossed flags and arms; marked US in center of the shield. Dated 1838 on the top and marked N.P. Ames. Still has the original triangular hangers. Flask is in excellent condition with untouched patina. $700 - $900

$800 - $1,200

271 Lot of Three Small Eagle Powder Flasks Two are eagle and shield flasks. All three have a nice dark patina.

One of the eagle and shield flasks has some wear to the edges. $700 - $900

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272 Colt Patterson Rifle Capper Embossed lid marked Colts Patent, Patterson Arms Mang. Co Patterson N.J. With crossed Patterson pistols and rampart Colt. Made of brass and gilt finish. Serial number 92. Most of the gilt finish is inside. The outside has a nice untouched patina. The capper is very sharp and crisp. This is an excellent example. $5,000 - $7,500

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Civil War

273 Composite Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 11394 E. Address Samuel Colt New York. Engraved frame, barrel sides of loading lever, backstrap and triggerguard. Left side of frame marked Colts patent in a banner. Reproduction grips. Metal has been cleaned over and artificially aged. Grips are 20th century. Cylinder is a modern replacement. $1,500 - $2,000

274 US Civil War Foot Officer’s Sword Id’d to Lt. L. Duval Import 1850 foot with 30.75” etched blade, single brass guard, all wire and wrap. US and military motifs on blade.

Leather scabbard with brass mounts with inscription at throat Lt. L. Duval Co. D 2nd. Kentucky Regt. There was a Lewis W. Duvall who enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company D, 12th Kentucky Infantry in October 1861, very likely the same individual. The unit was present at Corinth, Perryville (held in reserve), and various smaller skirmishes in Mississippi and East Tennessee. Later they were part of the Atlanta campaign, but Lt. Duvall had resigned by this time.

Very good. $1,000 - $2,000

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Civil War — Accoutrements

276 Pattern 1839 Buffed Belt and Buckle U.S. marked buckle and buffed leather belt. Excellent to mint.

275 US Civil War Smith Pattern Shoulder Straps, Lot of Four Lot includes two sets of infantry straps, one 2nd. Lt . and 1st. Lt.; one set of Cavalry straps of a 2nd. Lt. and one set of Artillery Capt. straps and three Civil War buttons. Very good.

$600 - $900

$600 - $800

277 US Civil War Shoulder Straps, Lot of Five Lot includes three sets infantry straps, one Major and two 2nd. Lt. straps; one set Captain’s staff boards; and one set artillery staff Captain’s boards. Very good. $800 - $1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

278 US Civil War Militaria, Lot of Four Lot includes one Civil War 83rd PA hat insignia, one officer’s sword knot, one officer’s bullion Hardee hat device, and one relic cross belt plate. Very good. $600 - $800 MAY 1-2, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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Detail

279 Ketchem 3-Pound Hand Grenade Original wood shaft with original paper wings and patent markings. Excellent. $1,800 - $2,200

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280 KM Capper, Flask and Holster Flask is marked KM 63; capper is marked KM 7; holster has KM markings on the outside of holster. Holster is good condition. Flask and capper both have a dark untouched patina. $1,000 - $2,000

Civil War — Saddles

281 Grimsley M1863 Artillery Driver’s Saddle 20” across and 15” wide. Quilted padded seat with black leather skirt and flaps. Saddle with two brass planchets and copper border encompassing the saddle. Both iron stirrups stamped US and Watervliet, NY. Both stirrups are stamped PVH and one is marked B3. Underside of saddle with original striped wool lining.

The artillery driver’s saddles are arguably one the most attractive saddles of the Civil War era. They are rare and this is one of the best specimens to come on the market. Leather is supple, with no tears or evidence of rust. All original rivets and parts. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,500

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Civil War — Uniforms

282 1839 Artillery Shell Jacket with Epaulets Made of typical dark blue wool, partially hand-sewn, partially machined, trimmed with 0.4” red worsted tape per regulations. Body lining consisting of course woven butternut cotton ticking and thinner white muslin gauze in sleeves. Arsenal stamping on the inside of coat. Inside right sleeve is stamped is Gov’t Manufacture, St Louis Mo. Large number 3. On the shoulder are 1851 enlisted brass shoulder scales. Coat is excellent condition. $1,500 - $2,500

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283 1855 Pattern Civil War Cavalry Jacket Blue wool body with yellow trim, 12-button coat. Course woven butternut cotton ticking and thinner white muslin gauze in sleeves. Arsenal markings stamped inside of the left sleeve. Brass eagle shield buttons. Correct style lining. Coat is in excellent condition with no damage. $1,500 - $2,500

Civil War — Flags

284 Civil War-Era, Silk Pennsylvania State Flag Flag consisting of one layer of blue silk with a 2.5 in. machine-sewn pole sleeve with light blue thread. The flag is double-sided, with identical, mirror image painted Pennsylvania state symbols, in this case featuring black horses. The fringe is yellow, and the silk is plain woven fabric, 144 warp and 96 weft per inch. Leading edge, 57 in.; fly, 70 in., both figures inclusive of a 2.5 in. fringe. The flag has no known provenance or association.

The flag is accompanied by a Conservation Report from Conservator, Josh Phillips. The conservation report provides a detailed outline of the conservation procedures used in the treatment of the textile. Beginning in December of 2012, all previous restoration attempts and presentation materials were removed. With the obverse of the flag to be presented (hoist to left), this face was then vacuumed with a screen in place and subsequently surface cleaned with white spirit. A suitable all silk backing was prepared with three coats of Lascaux 498 HV thermoplastic polymer. The backing was set SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

in place and the flag affixed with a tacking iron beginning in the center. Due to the inflexibility of the paint and previous shrinkage, three small locations of the painted devise would not lay flat and were thus not sealed.

Matching paint was used to fill the holes created by the baseball stitches used by the previous conservator. No alteration of colors was attempted on locations other than those damaged by the previous conservator. The entire painted devise was then restored and consolidated using Lascaux Medium for Consolidation. The flag fringe was then sewn to the stabilization fabric using a yellow silk thread and a small running stitch, all along the top, fly and bottom edges. This thread also passed through the flag, further fixing the flag to the backing. A blue silk thread was used to sew the hoist edge to the backing. The full conservation report is available upon request. $4,000 - $6,000 MAY 1-2, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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Civil War — Swords and Edged Weapons

285 Pattern 1860 Civil War Naval Cutlass by J.R.G. 26” blade length, single fuller, marked at the ricasso with an anchor, a large “P,” J.R.G. and dated 1861. Unmarked plain brass knuckle bow. Leather wrapped handle with brass pommel. Original leather scabbard with copper rivets. Blade is very good with very minute spots of staining. Markings are very sharp and crisp. Leather scabbard is good with an old repair about 8” from the throat. The copper tip is intact. Normally these are missing. Overall very good example of a Civil War naval cutlass. $800 - $1,200

286 Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife 14.75” spear point iron-mounted D-guard Bowie. Hickory hardwood handle. Very good. Blade nicked along fighting edges. $1,500 - $2,500

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Detail

287 Civil War Bowie Knife by G.M. Thompson, Rockport, Massachusetts Made by Massachusetts blacksmith, George M. Thompson of Rockport, the knife is well marked, G.M. Thompson in an arch over R.P. Mass. The double-edged blade is 8.25 in. long, with an S-shaped iron guard and turned wood grip held with a single iron pin. This knife was featured in a detailed 2012 Antique Bowie Knife Journal article by noted expert Josh Phillips, who discovered the knife. Accompanied by original scabbard, this is one of three known examples.

While blacksmith-made Confederate knives are fairly common, documented blacksmith-made Yankee knives are extremely rare. Included with the knife is the article written by Josh Phillips from the Bowie Journal. Blade with dark pitting on both sides with surface wear. Iron crossguard with light surface rust. Entire knife has a nice dark untouched patina. Leather scabbard is well worn and the seams are unraveling at the tip. $2,500 - $3,000

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Percussions

288 Contemporary Half-Stock Mule Ear Percussion Over/Under Rifle by H. Bunson .40 caliber rifled, 36” octagonal barrels. Engraved lock, engraved breech and around the muzzle of one barrel. Doubleset triggers. Two-piece brass patchbox, brass furniture, engraved brass sideplate. Curly maple stock. This rifle has been made up using old barrels, and a newer lock and buttstock. Excellent. $800 - $1,200

289 Full-Stock Percussion Rifle .32 caliber, 40.625” octagonal barrel, unmarked. Engraved lock marked London Warrented. Buckhorn rear sight with silver blade front sight. Double-set triggers, brass furniture, four-piece engraved patchbox. Maple stock with sheet brass repair to the wrist. Barrel is a nice dark brown with staining. Breechblock is separated from the tang. Front of hammer has a small piece missing. Stock has dark patina in the protected areas. Small piece of wood missing to the front of the percussion drum and behind the drum at breech caused by burn out. $1,000 - $1,500

290 Half-Stock Percussion Rifle by H. E. Dimick & Co St Louis, .40 caliber, 41” octagonal barrel. Forward-action percussion lock marked H.E. Dimick & Co St Louis. German silver inlays with brass furniture. Double-set triggers, curly maple stock. Barrel is a brown with some pitting. Tang has a re-colored look. Lock is a grey to brown mixing with some pitting. This may be an old restock. $800 - $1,200

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291 European Breech Loading Percussion Rifle Under-Hammer by H. Larsen Drammen .70 bore diameter, 29.5” round barrel with rifling. Triggerguard is the main spring for the under-hammer. Walnut stock with check piece. Brass buttplate and trigger plate. Arm on the right side of frame operates the block similar to a Hall rifle. It is numbered “2”. Has sling swivels. Barrel and frame are smooth and brown with some pitting scattered on the frame and around the rear barrel sight. Stock with nice old dark patina. A piece of wood has been replaced on the left corner of the butt plate; appears to be a period repair. $1,000 - $1,500

292 Contemporary Percussion Over/Under Rifle .36 caliber, 36” octagonal over/under barrels. Engraved mule ear percussion locks. Engraved brass patchbox, brass furniture. This has been assembled from old barrels and old locks. Has been restocked. Excellent condition. $1,000 - $1,200

293 Percussion Full-Stock Rifle by P. Stack .32 caliber, 41” octagonal barrel, top of barrel marked P. Stack. Buckhorn rear barrel sight with German silver front blade. Engraved lockplate marked T. Davidson and Co. Double-set trigger, brass furniture. Maple stock. Barrel is smooth and brown. Hammer and lock is pitted. Some pitting around the bolster. Stock has a lot of the original stock finish. Some wear in the normal wear areas. Small piece of wood missing to the front of the percussion drum. Brass furniture is nice dark patina. Stock has a crack through the stock at the middle ferule. $1,000 - $1,500

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294 Half-Stock Percussion Rifle .340 caliber, 44” octagonal barrel. Back-action percussion lock. Lock marked Martin and Smith 98 Market Street, Philadelphia. Double-set trigger; iron hardware. Walnut stock. All metal is dark brown with some staining. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings. $600 - $900

295 Percussion Half-Stock Plains-Style Rifle .50 cal., 28.5” octagonal barrel, 1” across the flats of barrel. Two silver bands at breech, plain back-action lock with engraved hammer, double-set triggers. German silver furniture, with German silver engraved eagle on the cheek piece. Walnut stock with checkered wrist. Barrel has a brown patina with some very light scattered pitting. Missing the rear sight. Lock is smooth with brown patina. German silver tarnished. Stock was lightly cleaned with some nicks and dings.

Bore has some light pitting, but would clean to better; rifling is sharp. $600 - $800

296 Half-Stock Percussion Rifle by W. Turk .40 cal., 37” octagonal barrel. Marked on the top of barrel W. Turk; engraved lockplate marked C. Randall Warranted.

Maple stock with brass furniture. Double-set triggers. Brass sideplate with initials W O B. C. Randall was a lock maker from Philadelphia. W. Turk was a maker who moved around from Ohio to Missouri. This rifle was made while he was in Missouri and has the Plains rifle look. Barrel with nice brown patina. Some pitting on the barrel and around the percussion drum. Tang has had some work done it. Lock with dark patina mixing with some pitting. Stock has had some repair in the wrist. $600 - $800 48

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297 Marston Breech-Loading Engraved Percussion Rifle .41 caliber, engraved 28” octagonal barrel. Rear open barrel sight with German silver blade front sight. Engraving at the breech with two gold bands. Engraved frame with eagle on the right side of frame and on the left side is a charging buffalo. Frame is engraved in scrolls and vines.

On the front of the frame is two deep relief engraved oak leaves on each side of the frame. Rear ferule is in the shape of an acorn. Left side of frame is engraved Marston’s Patent New York 1850. Lever is engraved in a fish scale and serpent-style with large mouth. Bird’s-eye maple stock with cheek piece and checkered wrist. Barrel is smooth with dark brown patina. Frame is sharp and crisp with nice light brown patina. Buttstock has nicks and dings with some staining. A very rare rifle, especially one engraved with gold bands. An outstanding American sporting percussion rifle. $3,500 - $6,000

298 Full-Stock Percussion Rifle with Jos Golcher Lockplate .32 caliber, 40” octagonal barrel. Engraved forward action percussion lock. Brass oval patchbox, triggerguard, buttplate and ferules. Double-set triggers. Cherry stock. Barrel and lock are nice and crisp with nice dark brown patina. Stock has sharp lines with untouched finish and patina in all of the protected areas. $600 - $800

299 Full-Stock Percussion Rifle from Huntingdon County Signed J. Douglass .45 caliber, 40” octagonal barrel. Signed J. Douglass in script on the top flat of the barrel. Percussion single-screw lockplate, unmarked percussion lock with roll engraving on the plate. Double-set trigger with turned post front trigger.

Curly maple stock with four-piece brass patchbox engraved in the typical J. Douglass style. Brass sideplate is engraved with similar pattern to patchbox. Two silver inlays: heart inlay on top of wrist and hunter’s star inlay on cheek piece.

Typical Huntingdon County brass buttplate; brass trigger guard and brass ramrod pipes. Barrel is smooth with nice dark brown patina. Lock and hammer have brown patina. Brass with a patina. Stock is good with some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $2,500

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300 Cased Percussion Target Rifle by G. H. Ferriss Utica New York .36 caliber, 31” browned octagonal barrel with patent breech. Has a screw hole in the bottom flat about 2.5” from the muzzle for a bench rest. Top of barrel is marked G.H. Ferriss, Utica New York. Case colored forward action percussion lock. Case colored tang, single-set trigger, triggerguard with curl and spur off the bottom, buttplate, on the inside of patchbox it is marked on the lid Remington’s Ilion New York. Iron escutcheons, pewter tip. Iron buttplate and toeplate, brass blade front sight with graduations on the front of sight on the barrel, rear buckhorn barrel sight. Tang is fitted with screw hole to accommodate a “lollipop” rear sight or a scope base on a stud. Finely figured walnut stock. Cased in a walnut case with red lining with accessories: flask, mold, loader, capper, bullet swag, false muzzle. Also included is an article on the rifle. Rifle is in excellent condition, retaining 90% of the original brown finish which is fading and has some with wear to the high edges. Lock and tang retain all of the original case colors with some fading. Stock still retains all of the original varnish finish with some scuffs. Overall the rifle is very sharp and crisp with a strong unused look. Bore is excellent. Case and accessories are in excellent condition. $3,500 - $6,000 50

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301 New York State Percussion Half-Stock Target Rifle by N. Lewis, Troy .50 caliber, 29” octagonal straight barrel with false muzzle in place and 1.25” across the flats. Barrel is stamped N. Lewis, Troy on top flat of barrel. Complete with false muzzle, bullet starter and Lyman front sight and a Lyman rear sight. Checkered walnut stock with German silver hardware, buttplate, triggerguard, double-set triggers, engraved patchbox and two small inlays on the cheek piece. Engraved hammer, engraved back-action lock plate, buttplate, toeplate, triggerguard. Engraved patchbox, inlays, engraved patent breech. Barrel still retains a lot of the original brown finish. Lyman rear sight added to the left flat of barrel at breech. Lock hammer and breech are very sharp and crisp with nice engraving. Stock has some nicks and dings. $1,200 - $1,600

302 Half-Stock Percussion Rifle by J. Henry .36 caliber, 38” octagonal barrel. Top of barrel and lock marked J. Henry & Sons. Double-set triggers. German silver escutcheons, iron furniture, walnut stock with cheek piece. Rifle has sharp and crisp lines. Rifle has a nice untouched patina with an even look on all of the parts. Stock has some scuffs with nicks and dings. $800 - $1,200

303 Half-Stock Percussion Rifle by N. H. Clark .44 caliber, 37” octagonal barrel. Double-set triggers, brass furniture, curly maple stock with cheek piece and pewter tip. Nelson Clark made percussion half-stock rifles in Miamisburg, Ohio from 1825-1859. Barrel has a dark plum brown look with some nicks and dings. Stock and furniture with nice untouched patina. Overall a very nice rifle. $800 - $1,200

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304 Half-Stock Percussion Target Rifle by N. Lewis .40 caliber, 29” octagonal barrel with patent breech. Forward action percussion lock. Walnut stock with cheek piece and brass furniture. Barrel has been cleaned and begun to patinate. Stock has two minor cracks, one forward of the lock running diagonal up to the barrel about 3” and a small sliver of wood missing. Also has an age crack on the opposite side of the lock through the side lock screw. Stock still retains an open-grained look with light color. Furniture has nice patina. $600 - $800

305 Percussion Target Rifle .50 caliber, 36” octagonal barrel with patent breech. 1.25” across the flats. Fancy filed rear sight. Engraved forward action lock marked S. Clark Extra. Engraved tang, engraved furniture, skeletonized patchbox with sliding cover. Fancy long toeplate. Silver inlays, with eagle clutching a cannon tube inlaid on the cheek piece. “Lollipop”-style tang sight.

Fancy walnut stock with checkered wrist. This is a very fine rifle that is worthy of restoration and a professional cleaning. $1,000 - $1,500

306 P.T. Watson Percussion Live Pigeon Gun 8 ga., 31.375” barrel. Damascus barrel with “P.T Watson, 97 Clayton St., New Castle on Tyne.” Walnut checkered stock with horn fore end tip and silver initial shield on the belly, lock marked “P.T. Watson” and finely engraved with scroll engraving. Very good condition with a very good bore. The Damascus pattern is visible on the barrel while the brown finish has thinned. The stock is very good with a couple of minor dings and may have been refinished at some time. $1,500 - $2,500

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307 Pattern 1853 British Enfield Rifled-Musket .577 caliber, 39” barrel. Lockplate marked with a crown in the rear and under the percussion bolster Tower and dated 1862. Long range rear sight.

Marked on the comb of stock “79”. Left side of barrel marked 25 JP. Walnut stock with brass buttplate and triggerguard. Nice sharp and crisp rifle. The blue on the barrel has turned to a plum. Lockplate is sharp and crisp with nice brown patina. Bore is excellent. Stock is very good with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500

308 Frank Wesson Civil War Carbine With B. Kittredge Markings .44 RF caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 2000. Marked on top of barrel F. Wesson Patent 1859 in two lines, with B. Kittredge & Co, Cincinnati Ohio marked next to that. Walnut buttstock. Barrel retains 50% of the original blue finish but thinning. Frame with nice brown patina. Buttstock has a light coat of varnish; underneath retains an open-grained look. Bore will clean to better. $1,000 - $1,500

309 Burnside Fourth Model Percussion Carbine .54 caliber, 21” round barrel, S/N 24359 on breech and frame. Lockplate marked Burnside Rifle Co, Providence RI. Walnut buttstock and forearm. Sling swivel on the bottom of buttstock. Name Martines carved in left side of buttstock. Very good condition with a very good bore. The metal surfaces have a brown patina with light pitting overall. The buttstock has a large poorly repaired crack at the toe and has been lightly sanded. $600 - $800

310 Model 1860 Spencer Carbine 56-56 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 11460. Walnut buttstock and forearm. All metal is smooth and brown with some scattered surface pitting. Bore is dirty but will clean to better. Stock and forearm have a dry appearance with some nicks and dings. Left side of forearm has a small sliver of wood missing. Age crack in the buttstock on the left in the corner near buttplate. $1,200 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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311 US Civil War Smith Carbine 50 caliber, 21.75” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 1352. Barrel length 21.75”; total length 39.25”. Marked on top of breech Address/Poultney & Trimble/Baltimore, U.S.A. above Smith’s Patent/June 23, 1857 and three-line contractor’s mark Manufactured By/Am’n M’ch’n Wks/Springfield Mass. Walnut stock and fore end with saddle ring mount on left, serial number 1352. Barrel has traces of original blue finish blending and turning brown. Frame with mottled grey to brown look. Sharp and crisp markings. Excellent bore. Buttstock has an excellent cartouche. Stock and forearm have had a coat of lacquer applied. $1,200 - $1,500

312 Frank Wesson Carbine .44 RF caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 4079. Walnut stock with saddle ring on left frame. Marked on top of barrel F. Wesson’s Patent/October 25 1859 and B. Kittridge/Cincinnati, O. Bore very good, some pitting. All metal has been refinished. This finish was done during the period of use. A saddle ring was added. $1,000 - $1,500

313 US Civil War Maynard Carbine .50 caliber, 20” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 13194. Frame stamped Edward Maynard Patented May 27, 1851/Dec 6, 1859. Walnut buttstock. Barrel retains 85% of the blue turning soft with some plum blending in. Frame still retains vivid traces of the case colors blending with a mottled grey. Some of the frame screws still retain some bright fire blue finish. Stock is untouched with nice open-grained look with some nicks and dings; also has two sharp mint cartouches. Bore needs cleaning, but will clean to excellent. $1,200 - $1,500

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314 US Civil War Ballard Carbine .44 rimfire caliber, 22” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 3926. Two-leaf rear barrel sight; right flat of barrel and top of barrel marked Ball and Williams Patent. All serial numbers match. Walnut stock and forearm. All metal is smooth and brown with scattered light pitting blending in. Bore is dirty and will clean to better. Buttstock and forearm has some nicks and dings. $800 - $1,200

315 US Civil War 1st Model Merrill Carbine .54 caliber, 21” barrel, S/N 1220. Walnut stock with brass patchbox and furniture. Barrel and breech are a nice dark brown with pitting blending in. Lock has a mottled grey look. Hammer is grey with some pitting. Brass with untouched patina. Wood is dark and untouched with sharp and crisp lines. Bore is good. $2,000 - $3,000

316 US Civil War Gallager Carbine .50 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 11650. Lockplate marked Gallager, Patented July 17 1860 in three lines. Walnut buttstock with steel patchbox. Rear two-leaf sight. All metal is sharp and crisp with a nice grey look blending with some light pitting. Stock with nice red opened grained look. Bore will clean to excellent. $800 - $1,200

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317 US Civil War Linder Carbine .58 caliber, 18” barrel stamped J. Breech stamped Edward Lindner’s Patent March 29, 1859. Left buttstock with carved initials JCBO. Complete with saddle ring and an inspector’s cartouche on comb of the buttstock. All metal is bright and has been lightly cleaned with nice sharp lines and a grey patina. Some stain with light pitting. With an old coat of yellow dried grease. Wood retains its original varnish. On the left rear of the stock is a set of initials carved into the stock. All visible markings are crisp. $3,000 - $5,000

318 US Model 1816 With Remington Maynard Conversion Musket .69 caliber, 42” round barrel rifled and sighted. Long range rear barrel sight. Lockplate marked Remington’s Ilion New York, dated 1858. Three barrel bands; walnut stock. This is a musket that was in mint condition and improperly stored. All metal is a deep dark brown with pitting. Stock is excellent with untouched open-grained wood and two very sharp and crisp inspectors’ cartouches. $700 - $1,000

319 Harpers Ferry Model 1816 Musket Converted to Percussion .69 caliber, 42” round barrel. Lockplate marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1837. Walnut stock with three barrel bands.

Metal is grey with brown staining and pitting scattered throughout the metal surfaces. Walnut stock is dark with opened grained look. Cartouche is visible on the left flat. $600 - $800

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320 U.S. Model 1816 Springfield Musket with Morse Alteration .69 caliber Morse, 43” barrel with rear long range sight. Lock marked Springfield and dated 1839. This is the rare Morse breech-loading system. Three barrel bands with walnut stock. All parts with sub-inspector’s initials, and US on the top of buttplate. Barrel is bright with large areas of original lacquered brown finish. Lock is very sharp and crisp with nice brown patina. Bands and buttplate are burnished bright and still retain that finish. Stock is mint with a nice dark red opengrained look and two mint cartouches. This is certainly in the top three of the 20 known 1816 Morse conversions. $15,000 - $25,000

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321 Model 1863 Rifled-Musket by SN & WTC .58 caliber, 40” barrel. Lockplate marked S.N. & W.T.C. for Massachusetts. Barrel is newly made by Bill Large. These barrels were highly prized by shooters. Original stock and parts only, the barrel is new. Barrel is circa 1960-1980. $750 - $1,000

322 Gwynn & Campell First Type Carbine .52 caliber, 20” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 2300. Lockplate crudely marked Gwynn & Campell, Pat 1862 Hamilton Ohio. Walnut stock. Barrel is a plum mixing with scattered pitting throughout the metal surfaces. Lock and frame are grey with pitting. Bore is dirty, but might clean to better. Markings have been restamped. Buttstock has some age cracks. $1,500 - $2,000

323 Gwynn & Campbell Type II .52 caliber, 20” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 319. Above the serial number on the bottom flat of barrel, lockplate with Gwynn & Campbell markings. Walnut stock. Barrels is brown mixing with some plum. Frame lock and lever is a nice mottled brown very even. Stock with some aged cracks and very fine cartouche in a oval on the wrist. Markings on the lockplate have been stamped over. Bore will clean to excellent. $1,500 - $2,000

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324 Model 1861 Contract Short Rifle by Whitneyville .58 caliber, 33” round barrel. Lockplate engraved with eagle and standing flags marked U.S. Whitneyville and dated in the rear 1863. Original two-band rifle. Walnut stock. Complete with the original bayonet. This is a mint rifle that was just stored for years and the grease began to dry up. The metal is bright with a light coat of brown. Stock is mint, opengrained and untouched. Original two-band rifles are very scarce and seldom come up for sale. This one would be hard to improve upon. $2,000 - $3,000

325 Pattern 1856 Two-Band Rifle by W. Greener .58 caliber, 33” barrel. At the rear of breech is marked 25 twice and two Birmingham proof marks: a crown and over the crown is a Leige marking ELG in oval. Lockplate marked with a crown in the rear and under the bolster on the plate is marked W. Greener. Rear barrel sight with W&S. Iron mounted with a pattern 1860 saber bayonet attachment.

Barrel has five lands and grooves. Left flat of stock is marked Jas Lane. Walnut stock. Barrel and breech is a light brown patina. Lock has nice dark brown patina. Stock with some nicks and dings. Bore is good. $1,000 - $1,500

326 Model 1861 Special Contract Rifled-Musket by Colt .58 caliber, 40” round barrel with V P eagle stamped at breech. Dated 1863 on the breech and on the lockplate. Three barrel bands with walnut stock. Barrel has been lightly cleaned to bright. Sharp and crisp markings on the barrel; lockplate markings are light. Bore is good and will clean to better. Stock has been cleaned; an area behind the rear of lockplate has been repaired. Stock with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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327 Early Ballard Carbine by Merwin & Bray .56-56 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 1164. Left side of frame marked Merwin & Bray. Two-leaf rear sight. Blued finish with walnut stock and forearm. Barrel, hammer and breechblock retain over 90% of the original blue finish. Frame retains most of the original blue finish, but flaking and leaving a reddish look. Nice dark open-grain wood. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,500

328 Model 1863 Type II Springfield Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” round barrel with large V P eagle markings on the left side of barrel at breech; dated 1863 on the top of breech. Lockplate is dated 1862 with eagle and marked U.S. Springfield. Eagle on the percussion bolster. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Barrel is smooth grey with a brown freckling blending into the metal. Lock has a mottled brown to grey look. Stock is excellent with nice untouched open-grained look and two mint cartouches on the left flat opposite lock. $1,500 - $2,000

329 Colt Model 1861 Special Rifled-Musket .58 caliber, 40” round barrel. Dated 1863 on the breech, large V P eagle on the left flat of barrel. Lockplate is dated 1862 and marked U.S Colt’s Pt. Fa. Mfg Co, Hartford. Walnut stock with three barrel bands. All metal parts are sharp and crisp with a light coat of a yellow metal glaze. Stock is excellent with mint NJ cartouche on the left flat. $2,000 - $3,000 60

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330 Starr Percussion Carbine .54 caliber, 21” round barrel, S/N 16193. Markings on the tang and on the lockplate. Brass mounted with walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is smooth with a grey and some brown blending in. Frame and lock are very sharp and crisp with a nice mottled grey look. Brass mounts have a nice untouched patina. Wood is good with some nicks and dings. $1,200 - $1,500

331 Remington Model 1863 Percussion Rifle .58 caliber, 33” blued round barrel fitted with saber bayonet lug. Seven land and groove barrel. Lockplate dated 1863 and marked Remington’s U.S. Eagle Ilion New York. Brass mounted with brass patchbox and walnut stock. Complete with saber bayonet. Barrel retains 98% of the bright blue finish, Lock and hammer retains all of the original case colors.

Brass with all of the original gilt finish. Stock is mint with two mint cartouches. There are two minute dents. Trigger retains all of the original blue finish. $3,500 - $5,000

332 Palmer Bolt Action Breechloading Carbine .50 rimfire caliber, 20” round barrel. Marked on the back of breech Wm Palmer, Patent DEC 22 1862. Barrel finish in brown; lockplate, hammer, band, triggerguard and buttplate are case colored. Walnut stock. Barrel retains 95% of the original brown finish. Rear sight retains all of the black finish. Triggerguard retains 98% of the case colors. Lock and hammer retain 98% of the case colors. Buttplate retains 98% of the case colors. Stock is excellent plus with mint cartouches and untouched open-grained wood. One gouge in the wrist of the stock, but other than that the carbine is just about new. $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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333 Burnside Percussion Carbine .54 caliber, 21” round barrel, S/N 9762. Breechblock is numbered 13017. Blued finish with case colored frame, buttplate, lock and hammer. Blued lever and breechblock. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel retains 92% of the bright blue finish, some very minute nicks in the barrel forward of the band. Frame, lock, hammer and the buttplate retain 96% of the bright case coloring. Breechblock and lever have a nice water blue finish and retaining 95%. Stock and forearm have a nice untouched open-grained look with just some storage nicks and dings. $3,000 - $4,500

334 Jenks Carbine with Maynard Tape Primer .54 caliber, 24 round barrel with elliptical loading aperture. Lock marked Remington’s Herkimer. Top flat of barrel marked Wm Jenks, USN RP P 1847. Barrel is browned. Walnut stock with brass furniture. Barrel is smooth and brown with sharp and crisp markings. Lock and tang have an untouched patina. Bore needs cleaning and will clean to good. Stock is excellent. Brass has a coat of shellac to preserve it. $2,000 - $3,000

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335 Relic Leech and Rigdon Confederate Percussion Revolver in a Contemporary Wood Case .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal-to-round, S/N 1757. Twelve cylinder stops on the cylinder. Brass backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. All metal is grey to brown with pitting and nicks and dings. Brass backstrap and triggerguard with dark untouched patina.

Missing wedge and wedge screw. Missing front triggerguard screw and the bottom screw in the backstrap. Hammer spur is broken off.

Is a relic and real Leech and Rigdon revolver.

Herman Stumpf $3,000 - $5,000

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336 C.H. Ridgon Confederate Revolver .36 caliber, 5” octagonal-to-round barrel, no serial number. Marked with a double punch dot on most of the parts.

Marked on top of barrel C.H. Rigdon and appears to be an over-stamp, which is not uncommon. Twelve cylinder stops, Brass backstrap and triggerguard. One-piece walnut grips. Six land and groove rifling with a slight gain twist. All metal has nice untouched even brown patina. Markings on top of the barrel are nice and legible. Grips and brass have nice untouched patina. This revolver is pictured in Albaugh, William and Simmons, Edward N. “Confederate Arms.” They state: “[B]arrel flat is stamped C H Rigdon. The gun has a five inch barrel, which apparently is its original length. There are no serial numbers. In the writers opinion this is the arm from which the Rigdon-Ansley revolvers were modeled.” (1993: 13) A very wellknown and documented Confederate Revolver.

Ex Herman Strumpf Collection $20,000 - $30,000

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337 Colt Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder Army .44 caliber, 7.5” round barrel with single line Hartford address, S/N 1403. Blued barrel and cylinder; case colored hammer and lever. Silver-plated backstrap and triggerguard. One-piece varnished walnut grips. Complete with a leather holster that has been with the revolver forever. Barrel retains over 90% of the original bright vivid blue finish. A small rubbed spot on the right side of barrel about 4” from the muzzle. Left side of barrel has some brown staining and a rubbed area from the muzzle running back about 2”. Cylinder retains over 90% of the bright vivid blue finish with a little speckling blending in the blue. Frame and loading lever retain over 80% of the bright case coloring, just slightly muted.

Backstrap and triggerguard retain over 95% of the original silver-plated finish. Grips retain most of the original varnish. This is an outstanding Colt fluted Army that is in an original holster it was stored in. $15,000 - $25,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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338 Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 4” octagonal barrel, S/N 103916. Apostrophe above the serial number on the barrel, apostrophe and a number 4 below the serial number on the frame and triggerguard. Engraved barrel with Sam Colt engraved in script on top. Engraved frame and Colt logo patent in an oval on the left side of frame. Loading lever is engraved. Engraved hammer. Original ivory grips. All metal is sharp and crisp with an untouched dark patina. Cylinder has some pitting mixing in with the patina. Frame shows minute traces of the original plated finish. Ivory grips with dark untouched yellowed patina. $3,000 - $4,500

339 Starr Double Action Revolver .44 caliber, 6” round barrel, S/N 18088. Marked on the left side of frame Starr’s Patent Jan 15 1856. Marked on the left side of frame Starr Arms New York. Walnut grips. All metal is sharp and crisp with a grey appearance and some light staining. Grips have some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500

340 Remington Beals Third Model Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 4” octagonal barrel, S/N 912. Etched cylinder, with checkered gutta percha grips. In an original period holster. Sharp and crisp metal with traces of blue finish. Grips are good with one small ding on the right grip. Holster is in good condition. Leather has some scuffs. $2,500 - $3,500

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341 Cased Remington Beals First Model Pocket Revolver .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel, S/N 758, late third issue. Blued finish with gutta percha grips.

French-style mahogany casing, with flask, mold, loader and cleaning rod. This revolver is pictured in: Schif, Charles. Remington’s First Revolvers.(2007: 74) Barrel retains 80% of the original blue finish. Frame has a nice light brown patina. Cylinder has some traces of blue finish.

Grips are excellent. Case is excellent with excellent accessories. $1,500 - $2,000

342 Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 39645. Brass backstrap and triggerguard. Onepiece walnut grips. Entire revolver has an evenly aged look with traces of original blue finish and traces of the case colors on the frame and hammer mixing in with a brown patina. Grips are excellent with some edge wear. $1,500 - $2,000

343 Percussion Deringer .40 caliber, 3” barrel. Marked on top of the barrel at breech Deringer Philadelphia in two lines with a “P” proof mark on the left flat at breech. Also marked on the engraved lockplate Deringer Philadelphia.

German silver furniture, checkered walnut stock with German silver tip. Ramrod is a replacement. Missing barrel wedge. Lock and hammer are crisp and sharp with dark patina. Barrel has a dark patina. German silver has been cleaned and begun to patinate. Stock with nice sharp lines with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500

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344 Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver .36 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 110221. Single-line barrel address. Brass backstrap and triggerguard. One-piece walnut grips. Entire revolver has been cleaned and left with a grey appearance. All markings and lines are sharp and clear; cylinder scene is nice. All matching numbers. Grips have some nicks and dings. Mechanically excellent.

345 Colt 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” round barrel, S/N 100081. Iron backstrap and brass triggerguard. Walnut grips. All numbers match. Wedge is a replacement.

All metal is brown blending with some fine pitting. Grips are good. $800 - $1,200

$700 - $1,000

346 Colt 1849 Pocket Model Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 4” octagonal with two-line address, S/N 133442.

Silver-plated backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips.

All numbers match. All metal is sharp and crisp with a grey appearance. Walnut grips retain some of the original varnish finish. Main spring feels a little weak. $800 - $1,200

347 Manhattan Percussion Revolver with Original Holster .36 caliber, 6.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 30627. Single-line Manhattan address. Walnut grips. Barrel still retains traces of blue finish blending with brown and some very light pitting. Cylinder still retains the cylinder scene with a plum finish. Frame is dark brown.

Grips are good and still retains some of the original varnish. Holster is good condition and is a period-used-style holster. $800 - $1,000

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348 Boxed Remington Beals Second Model .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel, S/N 452. In the original factory cardboard box; with mold and loader. Blued finish with checkered gutta percha grips. Barrel retains 60% of the bright blue finish. Frame is sharp and crisp with traces of original blue finish. Grips are excellent. Cardboard box has some scuffing on the outside. Flask is good; the mold and loader are good.

349 Boxed Remington Beals lst Model 2nd Issue .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel, S/N 642. Mold, flask, loader. In the original marbled finish cardboard box. Blued finish with gutta percha grips. Barrel retains 75% of the original blue finish. Frame is very sharp and crisp with excellent markings and traces of original blue finish blending with nice patina. Grips are excellent. Box has some scuffing. Flask and tools are excellent.

$2,500 - $3,500

$2,000 - $3,000

350 Boxed Remington Beals lst Model, lst Issue .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel, S/N 31. In the original brown marbled finish partitioned cardboard box containing starred flask, mold, loader. Blued finish with gutta percha grips. All numbers match.

No markings on the barrel, only on the frame. Barrel is very sharp and crisp retaining 40% of the bright blue thinning. Frame is nice soft patina brown. Cylinder has a nice brown patina mixing with some blue.

Triggerguard retains most of the silver-plated finish. $2,500 - $4,000

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351 Boxed Remington Rider Double-Action Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel, S/N 821. Flask, mold, and original cardboard box. Revolver is very sharp and crisp with traces of blue finish. Grips are excellent. Box has some scuffs. Flask and mold are good. $1,500 - $2,000

352 Boxed Remington Beals 3rd Model Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 4” octagonal barrel, S/N 495. Two-line barrel address with silver cone front sight. Original card board box with eagle flask, mold, loader. Blued finish with checkered gutta percha grips. This revolver is pictured in Schif, Charles. Remington’s First Revolver. (2007) All markings are sharp and crisp. The barrel still retains 40% of the original blue finish the rest has patinated. Frame and cylinder are nice evenly matched with a light patina. There is some blue in the sighting groove. Box has some scuffs. Flask is excellent and the mold and loading is very sharp and crisp with a untouched patina. $3,500 - $5,000

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353 Boxed Remington Beals lst Model, 3rd Issue Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel, S/N 302. Flask, mold, loader in the original box. lst model 3rd issue with markings on the barrel and cylinder, steel triggerguard.

Blued finish with gutta percha grips. Pictured in Schif, Charles. Remington’s First Revolvers. 2007: 31. Pistol excellent overall. All metal is sharp and crisp with traces of finish. Frame mostly has a brown patina with finish on the top of frame. Cylinder retains 80% of the blue finish with a streak about .5” from the front around the cylinder. Lid seams are split, box overall is good. Starred flask is excellent as are mold and loader.

354 Boxed Remington Beals lst Model, lst Issue Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel, S/N 371. Flask, mold, loader. In the original cardboard box. Blued finish with gutta percha grips. Barrel retains 70% of the original blue finish. Frame has traces of original blue finish. Cylinder has traces of blue blending with patina. Box is excellent with some scuffing. Flask is good with most of the lacquer gone. Mold and loader are good. $2,000 - $2,500

$2,500 - $3,000

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355 Boxed Remington Beals lst Model, 3rd Issue Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel, S/N 497. Marbled paper-covered factory cardboard box; flask, mold, loader with cleaning rod tip. This revolver is pictured in Schif, Charles. Remington’s First Revolvers. 2007: 37. Revolver is very sharp and crisp with traces of blue finish. Flask is excellent with all of the patina lacquer. Mold and loader are excellent. Box has some scuffing and the lid has two open seams. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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356 Remington Beals 2nd Model Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel. Spur trigger, checkered gutta percha grips. Barrel retains traces of original blue finish mixing with some brown patina. Frame has traces of blue finish mixing with patina. Cylinder has nice dark plum patina. Overall very sharp and crisp. Grips are good.

357 Remington Beals 2nd Model Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel, S/N 688. Blued finish with checkered gutta percha grips. All metal is evenly speckled with brown and light pitting. Grips have some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500

$1,500 - $2,000

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358 Remington Beals First Model Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 3” octagonal barrel, S/N 28. Missing cylinder pin.

Gutta percha grips. All metal is grey and lightly pitted. Lines are nice and sharp. Grips are excellent.

359 Remington Beals First Model Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 3’ octagonal barrel, S/N 1063. Blued finish with gutta percha grips. All metal has a nice even brown patina with some light pitting mixing in. Grips are good.

$600 - $900

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360 Remington Beals Third Model Percussion Revolver .31 caliber, 4” octagonal barrel, no serial number under the grips. Blued finish with gutta percha grips.

This one was owned by Karl Moldenhauer and has his markings on the bottom of grip. This is one of the better very rare Third Model pockets. Barrel retains 50% of the original blue finish with the rest flaking to a brown. Frame retains 30% of the original blue finish with the rest turning plum. Cylinder evenly matches the frame and barrel. Grips are excellent.

KM, Charles Schif $2,000 - $3,000

362 C.S. Pettengill Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 4304. Left side of frame marked C.S. Pettengills Patent, left side marked July 26, 1856 & July 27 1856. Blued finish with walnut grips. Barrel is very sharp and crisp with traces of original blue finish with strong colors under the lever. Loading has traces of original blue finish.

Frame is very sharp with a gunmetal grey and traces of original blue finish. Cylinder has about 60% of the original blue finish.

Grips are excellent with nice open grained look and a mint cartouche on the left side.

Detail

361 Possible Confederate Leather Holster 11” leather flap holster with brass flap keeper.

Very good. $800 - $1,200

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363 Pair of Belgian Percussion Single-Shot Pistols .600 bore diameter, 2.5” round barrel with etched pattern.

Engraved frame, ELG proofs on the left side of barrel. Ebony grips with fluted pattern. Pistols are in excellent condition with sharp and crisp lines. They have a dull grey appearance. Grips are excellent. $800 - $1,200

364 Reproduction Cased Set of Belgian Percussion Pistols .420 bore diameter with saw-tooth-style rifling, 10.5” octagonal and fluted barrels.

Engraved barrels and locks. Walnut stocks. Case lid is missing. One pistol has a small crack on the left side near the triggerguard. Metal is excellent. $800 - $1,200

365 Belgian Four-Shot Percussion Pepper Box .36 caliber rifled, 3” barrels with etched finish. Engraved frame with walnut grips. All metal is sharp and crisp with nice engraving and a light coat of shellac to preserve the metal. Grips are nice. $750 - $1,000

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366 European Military Single-Shot Percussion Pistol .70 bore, 9” round barrel. Rear tang has rear sight incorporated in the tang. Iron furniture with walnut stock. All metal has been cleaned to bright and some dark staining is mixed with pitting. Stock has an old repaired crack through the stock behind the triggerguard. $600 - $800

Civil War — Hand Guns

367 Remington New Model 1858 Percussion Revolver .44 caliber, 8” octagonal barrel, S/N 121236. Blued finish with walnut grips.

Frame and cylinder are very sharp and crisp with traces of original blue finish.

Barrel and loading lever retain 40% of the original blue finish. Grips have a very sharp and crisp cartouche. Bottom of grips have some scuffing.

368 Percussion Revolver by H. Harcourt Subrury .45 caliber, 7” octagonal barrel. Engraved case colored frame. With finely checkered walnut grips with engraved cap box. Barrel retains 85% of the original bright blue finish. Frame retains 90% of the original case colors. On the left side of frame has a steel belt hook.

$1,500 - $2,000

$1,500 - $2,000

369 Engraved Silver Inlaid Pinfire Revolver 6mm pinfire caliber, 6” round barrel, S/N 8081. Engraved with silver heads inlaid on the frame, cylinder and top of barrel. Floral design grips. Still retains a lot of the original blue finish on the cylinder, frame and top rear section of barrel. Barrel has a nice light brown patina. Grips are excellent with one small chip on the left side at bottom. $1,000 - $1,500

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370 W.W. Marston Breech-loading Single-Shot Pistol .36 caliber, 3.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 46. Engraved brass frame. Marked on top of barrel W. Marston Patent New York. Cast steel on one of the flats of barrel. Walnut grips. Barrel is very sharp and crisp with traces of original blue finish. Brass frame is also sharp and crisp with nice untouched patina. Grips have some nicks and dings. Bore is good. $2,000 - $3,000

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371 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver .44 caliber, 8” round barrel, S/N 134293. All numbers match on the frame, triggerguard, backstrap. U.S. stamped on the brass triggerguard under the serial number. Walnut grips with a silver Mexican peso dated 1878 inlaid in the grips. All metal has been cleaned to bright. Cylinder scene is gone and the barrel markings are almost gone. Grips were refinished as well. $700 - $900

372 Model 1816 North Pistol with Indian Brass Tacks .69 caliber, 9” round barrel with P and US. Converted to percussion by using the drum method.

Lockplate marked S. North in an oval with eagle and US Midln Conn. Walnut stock decorated with brass tacks. This pistol has a two-page letter from Arnold Chernoff to a Mr. Tom Cross. Arnold had this in his display of Indian guns and relics at the NRA meeting in Indianapolis in 1976. It has a nice dark brown untouched patina. No ramrod, front band has been reduced and the wood is nicely blackened. Nice dark black haloes around the brass tacks. Pistol has the nice untouched, well-worn look that is consisted with all great Indian guns.

Ex Arnold Marcus Chernoff $3,500 - $4,500

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373 Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” barrel, no S/N. No finish. Walnut grips. Good condition with a very good bore. This gun is void of all original finish and the lanyard ring has been removed. The grips have been carved and initials JJ are on the butt of the grips. $700 - $1,000

374 *Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army Revolver .32-20 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 230430. Blue finish, case colored frame, mother-of-pearl grips with Mexican eagle motif, 1902 date of mfg.

Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It has been expertly re-finished and retains all of the added finish except for the cylinder which appears to be original and has ca 85% original finish remaining. $1,500 - $2,500

375 Mexican Copy of a Colt Single Action Army Revolver .44 caliber, 7.5” round barrel, S/N 22920. Nickel finish with wood grips. Has a Colt barrel address. Marked 44 to the left of the three-line patent dates.

Two-piece wood grips. Entire revolver has is grey mixed with black staining and pitting. Some traces of nickel finish in the protected areas. Grips are dark and have some nicks and dings. $800 - $1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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376 Indian-Used “Condemned” Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 32293. Above the serial number on the frame is a “C” for “condemned.” Above that is LD for Lewis Draper. Also has the “C” behind the ejector stud. Barrel number just to the left of the cylinder pin matches. All numbers match including the cylinder with inspector’s initials JTC. Two-line patent markings on the frame. Singleline barrel address with no hyphens. Nickel finish with walnut grips. Walnut grips has some steel studs on the left grip and one in the center of the right grip.

These condemned revolvers were sold by Colt to H.D. Folsom for commercial use. Indians would capture them and use them until they would not function. This revolver is very consisted with an Indian used revolver. The ejector housing is missing, barrel is well worn. Dark brown patina throughout with traces of nickel finish in some protected areas. Grips are well-worn with nicks, dings and some scratches. Bore is poor, and mechanically needs some work on the mainspring. It does function. $8,000 - $10,000

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377 Cigar Store Indian Bust, Hiawatha 27” height and base is 8.5” x 8.5”. Rear of base marked GLB and PM. Excellent condition. Plaster bust is void of any chips and retains 99% paint.

378 Plains Indian Wood Pipe Tomahawk Haft Only 25” length. This is an original haft that has a nice untouched patina. Still has remains of the leather seal around where the ax bit was attached. A very rare item. $800 - $1,200

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379 Pattern 1881 Signal Corp Enlisted Dress Helmet Silver crossed flags overlay on the brass eagle plate shield with orange plume and cords. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500

380 Pattern 1881 Mounted Infantry Officer’s Dress Helmet Brass eagle plate with shield overlay and number “2” with crossed rifles. Gold bullion cord and brass chain with leather backing. Black plume. Crossed rifles. Excellent. $800 - $1,200

381 US Indian War Presentation Model 1860 Staff Sword 30” etched blade, single brass guard, brass handle with presentation on scabbard that reads: Presented To Capt. C. K. Switzer By the Members of Co. M 1st. Infantry I.N.G. Commemorating April 25th 1893. Very good. $700 - $1,000 80

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Indian Wars — Long Guns

382 1860 Spencer Carbine with Indian Tack Decorations .56-56 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 37090. Walnut stock and forearm. Brass tacks on the buttstock. Sling swivel added to the buttstock All metal has a nice dark brown patina mixing with pitting. The forearm has saddle wear and is worn into the barrel. Saddle bar has dings. The stock has a withered look mixing with nicks and dings. The brass tacks have nice haloes around all of them. This carbine has a worn look that is consistent with Indian guns. $2,000 - $3,000

383 Model 1865 Spencer Carbine .56-50 caliber, 20” round barrel, S/N 28909. Three land and groove rifling. Marked on top of breech Model 1865 and maker’s name. Walnut buttstock and forearm. Saddle bar. Barrel has a nice brown patina. Markings are sharp and crisp.

Wood is good with a vague cartouche. Bore is good and will clean better. $1,500 - $2,500

384 U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine .45-70 caliber, 22” round barrel with large V P and eagle and “P”, S/N 140136. Carbine rear barrel sight with slotless screws. Walnut stock with SWP/1880 cartouche. Circle “P” behind triggerguard. This is a very nice untouched carbine with nice even dark patina. Stock has some nicks and dings with a very sharp original cartouche. $1,500 - $2,000

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385 Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine .45-70 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N 138097. Large V P and eagle on left side of barrel at breech. Correct carbine rear 79-style barrel sight. Cleaning rod is in the butt. Later 1886 buttplate with the oval cut. Walnut stock. Barrel, receiver, breechblock, lockplate and hammer have a nice even brown look. Stock with some nicks and dings. Bore is good. $1,000 - $1,500

386 Sharps Carbine .50-70 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N C29215. Six land and groove rifling, Walnut stock and forearm. All metal is smooth and brown with sharp and crisp lines; markings are excellent. Bore is good will clean to better. Tang is cracked through the first tang screw. Stock and forearm with nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500

387 U.S. Model 1877 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine .45-70 caliber, 22” round barrel with large V P and eagle, S/N 76082. Square shoulder breechblock with high arch and second markings. First type M1877 rear barrel sight; front band with stacking swivel. Early style lock with 1873 markings. Early buttplate with the keyhole cut and containing the original ramrod. Barrel, breechblock, receiver, lock have a nice even look with traces of original blue finish and patina mixing in. Stock has some nicks and dings. Bore is good. $1,000 - $1,500 82

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388 U.S. Model 1865 First Allen Rifle .58 caliber, 27.5” barrel. Lockplate dated 1864. Walnut stock with two barrel bands. All metal has dark brown patina mixing with pitting. Stock has a period repair in the wrist also with nicks and dings. $750 - $1,000

389 Enfield Rifle with “Monkey Tail” Conversion .56 caliber, 33” round barrel, S/N 5513. Marked on the left side of frame with serial number and Birmingham proofs.

Marked on the breechloading trap Westley Richards Patent. Marked on the lock plate Westley Richards. Saber bayonet on the upper band. All metal is grey and smooth. Stock is good and has brass crossed sabers inlaid in the buttstock on the right side. Bore is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500

390 U.S. Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Cadet Rifle .45-70 caliber, 29” round barrel with no barrel proofs, S/N 188726. Buffington rear sight. Lockplate and hammer with crude-style engraving. Two barrel bands and walnut stock. Barrel is marked behind the rear sight Old Reliable 45-70.

Barrel has six land and groove rifling. Barrel has been added to a Springfield receiver. Barrel has been reblued. Lock and hammer have been engraved. Rifle is in excellent condition with an excellent bore. $750 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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391 U.S. Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel, S/N 305939. Large V P eagle P. Buffington rear barrel sight. Walnut stock. Has the metal pistol grip. Barrel has most of the original blue finish blending with some light pitting. Breechblock is a dull blue; lockplate and hammer retain most of the original blue finish. Stock has no cartouche; with some nicks and dings. $700 - $1,000

392 U.S. Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel, S/N 198503. Large VP and eagle barrel proofs. Walnut stock. Barrel retains most of the original blue turning to a plum. Breechblock is a mottled grey to brown. Lock and hammer with traces of blue turning plum.

Stock with some nick and dings. Bore is excellent. $600 - $900

393 Springfield Arsenal Alteration of a Spencer Carbine to Rifle .50 caliber, 32.5” barrel with three land and groove rifling, S/N 2543. Marked on top of breech Model 1865. Walnut buttstock and forearm. Barrel has a nice brown patina. Frame is a nice mottled brown. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to better. $1,200 - $1,500

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394 Model 1888 Positive Cam Trapdoor Springfield Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” barrel, S/N 415109. This is a positive Cam rifle with the small screw in the right side of breechblock above the thumb latch, shoulder cut on the inside of the receiver to accommodate the shoulder on the thumb latch.

Breechblock is dated 1888. Correct Buffington rear barrel sight. Walnut stock with very nice SWP/1888 cartouche.

Barrel and receiver retains over 95% of the original blue finish. Breechblock retains most of the original darkened case colors.

Tang retains over 98% of the case colors. Lockplate and hammer retain most of the original blue finish. Triggerguard and bow, bands and buttplate retain most of the original blue finish. Stock has some storage nicks and dings; with a great cartouche. Stock is untouched with nice red to brown open-grained look. This is an outstanding positive cam rifle. $7,000 - $9,000

Details

395 Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Cadet Rifle .45 caliber, 29.5” round barrel, S/N 160605*. Has a five-pointed star preceding the serial number. Barrel has large V P and eagle P barrel proof marks. Also has an early 1873 dated lockplate with early coarse hammer. Walnut stock with two barrel bands; the front is a stacking swivel. Receiver and barrel are a nice plum brown and smooth with sharp and crisp markings. Breechblock has a mottled brown look. Lock and hammer are very good with some blue mixing with patina.

Stock is good, the comb has been ground to a point. This was done by Bannerman. $750 - $1,000

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396 U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel with large VP and eagle barrel proofs, S/N 322063. Correct 1884 dated breechblock; rear rifle Buffington rear sight; correct ramrod and barrel bands. Walnut stock. Barrel retains 60% of the original blue finish fading to a plum. Breechblock retains most of the case colors but 60% are vivid. Lock and hammer retain about 70% of the original blue finish. Stock has nice open-grained wood with crisp “SWP/1889” cartouche and circle “P” behind the triggerguard. $700 - $1,000

397 U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel with large V P and eagle proofs, S/N 397136. Rear Buffington sight, grooved triggerguard, 1873 dated lockplate. Walnut stock. Barrel is mostly a nice plum. Receiver and breechblock are blued. Lock and hammer have about 60% of the original blue finish. Stock is dark with some nicks and dings. A very faint cartouche.

Bore is good to excellent. $600 - $900

398 U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1889 RR Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 caliber, 32.5” round barrel, S/N 148933. Breechblock marked 1884, solid triggerguard. Buffington rear sight.

Walnut stock. This is a rifle that was reconditioned by SA to a ramrod rifle Model 1889. A very sharp SWP/1892 cartouche and circle “P” behind the triggerguard. A 22 stamped into the right side of stock and below that 327. Barrel, action, rear barrel sight have a very nice even untouched plum look. Stock has an excellent untouched dark brown look with open-grained wood. $600 - $900 86

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American Sporting Arms — Long Guns

399 Remington Lee Bolt Action Carbine .30 U.S.A. caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 100794. Very good condition with a fair bore. The receiver retains ca 10-15% original blue finish while the rest of the gun is void of finish. The bore is dark and moderately pitted throughout. $800 - $1,200

400 Breechloading Rifle by B. Mills & Son, Lexington, KY .45 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel. Unique trapdoor breechloading system. Buckhorn rear barrel sight with a blade front sight. Back-action lock marked B. Mills & Son Lexington Ky. Walnut stock with iron furniture. Barrel has five lands and grooves. B. Mills & Sons operated in Lexington, KY about 1865-1889. All metal parts are very sharp and crisp with nice brown patina. Stock with some nicks and dings and retaining most of the original varnish. This a very neat and rare American single shot rifle made in Lexington, Kentucky. $750 - $1,000

401 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .38-40 caliber, 24.5” octagonal barrel, full magazine, S/N 402693. Walnut stock and forearm. All metal has sharp lines, and a brown patina with some pitting mixing in. Buttstock and forearm have some nicks and dings. Bore has sharp rifling with some pitting blending in. $700 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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402 Roper Revolving Shotgun 16 ga., 26.5” round barrel, S/N 726. Marked on top of frame and cover Roper Repeating Rifle Co, Amherst Mass, Patented April 10, 1886. Walnut buttstock and forearm with pewter tip. Barrel retains 90% of the faded blue finish. Frame and cylinder are very sharp and crisp with untouched mottled grey look. Wood retains most of the original finish with some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000

403 Marlin Model 1881 Rifle .40-60 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 8052. Walnut stock and forearm. All metal has a gunmetal grey appearance mixing with some staining. Stock and forearm have nicks and dings. Bore has sharp rifling with some light pitting. Overall good. $1,000 - $1,500

404 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .38-40 caliber, 24.5” octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 309841B. Rear Marbles tang sight. Front Jack sight with brass blade and set screw. Walnut stock and forearm. All metal is a nice dark plum with wear to the high points. Some iridescent of blue in the protected areas. Stock has some nicks and dings. Bore has sharp rifling with pitting. $1,000 - $1,500

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405 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .44-40 caliber, 24” round barrel full magazine, S/N 155417A. Single-set trigger; Marbles rear tang sight; Jack front sight.

Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel and magazine with even plum look. Frame with sharp lines and plum patina. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore is fair; may clean to better. $1,000 - $1,500

406 Maynard Single-Shot Rifle with Extra Shotgun Barrel .38 caliber, 26” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 20526. Left side of the frame with Maynard markings and dated 1873.

Rear tang sight and walnut buttstock. Extra barrel. Barrel and frame have a nice even brown patina mixing with some staining. Bore is good. Stock has some nicks and dings. Extra barrel with some blue turning plum and excellent bore. $800 - $1,200

407 Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle .45-60 caliber, 28” round barrel full magazine, S/N 12594. Blued finish with walnut stock and forearm. Barrel has some of the original blue finish with some brown staining. Frame is sharp and crisp with some traces of blue in the protected areas.

Buttstock and forearm have some nicks and dings. Bore is fair but should clean to better. $2,000 - $3,000

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408 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .44-40 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 443578B. Walnut buttstock and forearm with some nice figuring in the buttstock.

All metal has been polished to bright. Wood has been refinished. Bore is good to excellent. $800 - $1,200

409 Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle .45-75 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, full magazine, S/N 43106. Walnut stock and forearm. All edges are nice and sharp with crisp markings. Barrel and magazine has nice dark plum patina. Frame is nice with plum and iridescence of blue bleeding through. Bore is good. Stock with nicks and dings. $1,800 - $2,500

410 Winchester Model 1873 First Model Lever Action Rifle .44 caliber, 24” round barrel with full magazine, S/N 7140. Raised rails with thumb print dust cover. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel and magazine have a grey to brown finish. Frame has very sharp and crisp lines with a grey appearance.

Stock and forearm have some nicks and dings. Bore is fair; will clean to better. $1,500 - $2,500

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411 *Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle .40-65 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 65298. Blue barrel, case colored receiver, walnut stocks, tang sight. Very good condition with a very good bore with only minor pitting scattered throughout. The barrel retains ca 85% original blue finish beginning to thin and turn brown. The magazine tube has mostly turned brown and has a small ding in the right side. The receiver has crisp sharp edges and has turned mostly silver with thin traces of original case colors. The stocks are very good with only minor dings and the wood to metal fit is excellent. This is a nice original and honest ‘86. $2,000 - $3,000

412 *Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown Lever Action Rifle .45-70 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 00330MR85J. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks. Original box and papers. New. $600 - $900

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413 Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Rifle with Factory Monogram .45-90 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 28477. Ivory knife blade front sight; Buckhorn rear sight with elevator. Monogram on the left side of receiver in an engraved circle with the initials W.S.E. No doubt this is a factory monogram, but the letter does not state it. Checkered pistol grip stock with crescent butt and ebony tip in pistol grip. Checkered forearm. Buttstock and forearm appear to be 2X, maybe 3X, wood. No markings on the bottom tang inside. Assembly numbers on the stock matches to the buttplate.

Factory letter states: Shipped 12-12-1888, 45-90 caliber, Octagonal, Plain Trigger, C.S. P.G., Ivory knife blade st. Barrel and magazine tube has 80% of the original blue finish thinning and turning plum. Frame is a silvery grey with some colors in the protected areas. Frame is very sharp and crisp. Buttstock and forearm still retain most of the original varnish with some scratches, nicks and dings. Bore is very good. $8,500 - $12,000 Detail

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Details

414 Model 1893 Grade 5 Engraved Marlin Takedown Rifle .30-30 caliber, 26� octagonal barrel, S/N 149175. Engraved frame with nice typical scrolls and a panel on the right has a dog, and a panel on the reverse of a cat. Engraving on the takedown and rear part of the barrel, nosecap and top of buttplate. Finely figured walnut stock and forearm with fleur-de-lis checkering. Rear tang sight, rear folding buck horn, front folding globe. Factory letter details most of this except the engraving which is factory. Rifle was shipped on August 14, 1897. Barrel and magazine tube retain 95% of the original blue finish with a little wear to the high lines and lightly thinning. Frame is very sharp and crisp with traces of case coloring in the protected areas. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with some light nicks and dings. $15,000 - $20,000

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415 Winchester Model 1892 Factory Display Rifle .32-20 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, full magazine. Marked on the bottom of frame WRA Co. Jack front sight. Walnut stock and forearm. This was used as a factory display rifle. All metal is sharp and crisp. Barrel has traces of original blue finish. Frame is grey with some staining. Buttstock and forearm are dark with some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000

416 *Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle .25-20 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 493108. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Good condition with a good, but pitted bore. The finish has turned a brown patina and the stocks are very good with many minor dings and scratches. $700 - $1,000

417 *Engraved Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle .25-20 WCF caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 909642. Blue finish, walnut stocks, nicely executed modern floral scroll engraving featuring whitetail deer scenes on the receiver flats. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has contemporary engraving and retains all of the professionally added blue finish. The wood is very good with some dings and scratches. $1,500 - $2,500 94

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418 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .38 WCF caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 256053B. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Very good condition with a very good bore with light pitting throughout. It retains most of its original blue finish which is thinning. The stocks rate near excellent with minor ding and scratches. $2,500 - $3,500

419 Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle .44 WCF caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 133121. Blue finish, walnut stocks, tang sight. Good condition with a good+ bore with light to moderate pitting throughout. The finish has acquired a brown patina and one of the receiver screws is a replacement. $1,500 - $2,000

420 Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle 1st Year Production .38 WCF caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 17336. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Very good condition with an excellent bore.

This gun retains ca 93% original blue finish which is just starting to turn brown. Most blue loss is along the high edges. This is a much better-than-average first year specimen. $2,500 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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421 *Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle .38 WCF caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 158495. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Good condition with a poor pitted bore. The buttstock is a period replacement. $1,000 - $1,500

422 *Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle .38-55 caliber, 26” round barrel, S/N 228029. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% barrel blue with several short deep scratches on the top left side of the barrel. The receiver retains ca 70% original blue finish with most loss on the top tang and the high edges. The walnut stocks are near excellent. This is a nice ‘94 in a most popular caliber. $1,500 - $1,800

423 *Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle .32 WS caliber, 26” half-octagonal-half-round barrel, S/N 524291. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Winchester smokeless rear sight. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 90% thinning barrel blue and 5-10% original receiver blue. The stocks are very good with some minor dings and scratches. $1,500 - $2,500 96

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424 Marlin Model 1889 Factory Engraved Rifle 38-40 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 78270. Factory engraved frame, upper tang, barrel, nosecap, top of buttplate.

Fancy walnut checkered pistol grip buttstock and forearm. Barrel retains 50% of the original blue finish with wear to the high lines. Magazine tube is grey and smooth with some traces of original blue finish. Frame is very sharp and crisp with a silvery grey look. Forearm tip has traces of original blue finish. Buttplate is a silvery grey. Buttstock and forearm have been expertly refinished. $7,500 - $10,000

425 *Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle .38-55 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 590230. Barrel proofs on top of barrel and on the receiver; top tang marked Model 1894, Winchester between hyphens, patent markings. Jack front sight; rear Buckhorn sight. Blued finish with case colored hammer and lever. Checkered pistol grip stock with checkered forearm. Crescent buttplate. Barrel and magazine retains 85% of the original blue with wear to the high lines. Case colors on the lever and hammer have faded.

Entire rifle is very sharp and crisp. Stock has some nicks and dings. Forearm has hand wear on the back. Overall a excellent Deluxe ‘94. $2,500 - $3,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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426 *Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle Custom Engraved by M. Dillen .25-20 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 205240. Engraved with standing deer in a panel on the right side and on the left side a deer being chased by a dog. Fancy walnut checkered straight grip stock, and checkered forearm. All metal has been plated. Buttstock has some nicks and dings. All metal retains all of the plated finish. $1,500 - $2,500

427 Winchester Model 1885 Highwall Single Shot Rifle .25-20SS caliber, 28” No.1 octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blue finish, octagonal top frame, deluxe walnut checkered stocks, Swiss Scheutzen-style buttplate, tang sight, combination front sight, double-set triggers, top of barrel flat handstamped 4-20-26. This gun retains ca 97% expertly re-blued finish and a repaired lower tang. The wood is excellent with nice figuring. Still has the nice orange open-grained look. $3,000 - $4,000

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428 Colt Lightning Magazine Tube Rifle .32-20 caliber, 26” round barrel, S/N 11302. British proofs on the barrel and frame, English high blue finish on the frame and triggerguard. Blue finish on the barrel and magazine tube. British rear express sight mounted on the barrel.

Lyman tang sight. German silver blade front sight. Checkered forearm, plain buttstock with crescent butt. Express sight has two leaves marked 200, 300 and then a fold-up leaf that is marked 400. Barrel and magazine have 95% of the original blue finish turning plum. Frame retaining 95% of the British applied blued finish with wear to the high lines.

Buttplate retains 40% of the original blue finish with the rest just flaking. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with some minor storage nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000

429 *Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle .25-35 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N 534792. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel is sharp and crisp with some 50% of the original blue finish thinning. Frame is sharp and grey. Stock and forearm with nicks and dings. Bore is fair to good. $600 - $900

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430 Winchester Model 1892 Engraved by L.D. Nimscke .38 WCF caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 20103. Half magazine, deluxe fancy checkered straight grip buttstock, checkered forearm. Engraved frame with full standing elk panel, on the reverse a running dog panel, both the upper and lower tang. Full coverage on the frame, nose cap, top of butt plate and on the barrel flats at the breech also a border design around the muzzle. On the left side of barrel: Made for Helen A. Foster prize rifle Columbia Exposition. Engraved fleurs- de-lis silver inlaid on the wrist of the buttstock on both sides. Engraved silver inlay with compass on the right side of buttstock in the center.

Factory letter states the following: rifle, .38 caliber, octagonal barrel, plain trigger, fancy stock, half magazine, received in the warehouse on November 22, 1893, shipped on November 22, 1893, was back in the factory for repair on July 29,1897. Comes with a factory letter.

Helen A. Foster is unknown, not listed in the index of The World’s Columbian Exposition: A Centennial Bibliographic Guide (1996). To have won a prized Winchester, Helen Foster must have been a marksman of some repute. Still, she was completely eclipsed by the renowned Anne Oakley who starred with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show set up adjacent to the Chicago extravaganza.

The World’s Columbia Exposition was a spectacular, mesmerizing event reflecting American confidence in Gilded Age, envisioned and funded by the Captains of Industry. Conceived as a grand 400 year celebration of the discovery of the New World by Columbus, the Exposition ran from October through May 1893 and attracted over 27 million visitors to Chicago. Purposely

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designed to extol modernity—a city constructed in neoclassical style architecture—the expansive but temporary venue included attractions and nearly 200 structures arrayed on 600 acres connected by walkways and canals. Lagoons and parks resplendent with gardens and sculpture dotted the landscaping. The bedazzling “White City” as it became known was powered almost entirely with Westinghouse alternating electrical current.

The stuccoed pavilions featured exhibitions from every state and territory enhanced with international flavor provided by forty-five countries, all accompanied by the latest in music, fashion, and cultural trends. The most popular attraction proved to be the newly invented Ferris wheel. A host of practical and time-saving kitchen devices (including the dishwasher) all powered by electricity were first exhibited at the fair along with prototypes of phosphorescent lighting and the unassuming “clasp locker,” forerunner of the zipper. Spray painting and a device that made Braille plates for printing also made their debut. New products included Cream of Wheat, Juicy Fruit gum, Quaker Oats, Shredded Wheat, and Cracker Jack. The Columbian Exposition showcased a nation in its ascendancy—the end of manifest destiny and the triumph and hope of the industrial age. Barrel retains 60% of a soft pasty blue turning plum. Frame has been cleaned to a grey look. When you carefully examine this rifle under magnification, you can see a very fine pitting down in the cuts. Also you can see some traces of silver plating. Buttstock and forearm have been cleaned and re-oiled. Bore is good. $9,000 - $12,000

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431 Marlin Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle .38-40 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 98874. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Very good condition with a poor to fair bore.

The bore is dark and pitted throughout. $800 - $1,200

432 *Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle .30-30 WCF caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, with full magazine, S/N 180786. Blued finish with walnut stock and forearm.

Barrel and magazine retain 75% of the original blue finish with wear to the high lines. Frame retains 40% of the original blue finish with wear on the high lines and fading to a plum. Wood has a dried look with some nicks and dings. Bore is fair but will clean to better. $700 - $1,000

433 *Winchester Model 1885 Winder Musket .22 short caliber, 28” barrel, S/N 117818. Blue finish, walnut stocks, Lyman tang sight. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 50% original receiver blue and ca 95% original barrel blue. The stocks rate very good with minor dings and scratches. $700 - $1,000

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434 *Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle .30-30 WCF caliber, 26” round barrel with full magazine, S/N 923722. Blackened frame with blue barrel and magazine.

Standard wood. Barrel and magazine retain 90% of the original blue finish. Frame has been blackened with black paint.

Buttstock and forearm are excellent with some nicks and dings. Bore will clean to better. $1,000 - $1,500

435 *Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action Shotgun 10 ga., 32” round barrel, S/N 74691. Blued finish, walnut stock and forearm. Left side of frame with Winchester logo in an oval. Frame still retains 85% of the original blue with some light brown staining. Barrel and magazine retains 60% of the original blue finish with some turning plum. Bore is dirty and will clean to better. Stock and forearm has some nicks and dings. $800 - $1,200

436 *Winchester Pre-’64 Model 94 Lever Action Carbine .32 WS caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 1254425. Blue finish, walnut stocks, 1941 date of mfg. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with light pinprick rust pits overall. The walnut stocks rate excellent with some water staining on the buttstock, The buttplate has turned brown. $800 - $1,200

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437 Winchester Model 1894 Rifle .38-55 caliber, 26” barrel, S/N 97538. Blue finish, walnut stocks; 1897 date of mfg. Very good to near excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 80% original receiver blue, ca 75% original barrel and magazine tube blue. The stocks rate very good to near excellent with minor dings and scratches. The bore is bright and shiny. This is a very nice untouched original 1894. $2,000 - $3,000

438 Winchester Model 1890 Pump Rifle .22 short caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 59622. Re-blued finish, walnut stocks; 1898 date of mfg. Very good condition with a very good bore. This gun has been heavily buffed and refinished. $600 - $900

439 *Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle .25-35 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, full magazine, S/N 339562. Walnut buttstock and forearm. Barrel and magazine tube are very sharp and crisp with traces of blue. Frame has a nice brown patina. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings.

Bore is good. Mechanically good. $650 - $1,000

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440 Winchester Model 1873 SRC ..44-40 caliber CF, 20” round barrel, S/N 54811B. Walnut buttstock and forearm. All metal is sharp and crisp with a nice plum brown look. Bore is very good, mechanically sound. Wood has a nice used but open-grained look with some nicks and dings. Overall very nice sharp and crisp 73 SRC. $2,000 - $3,000

441 *Winchester Model 1892 Rifle .32-20 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 202117. Walnut buttstock and forearm. All metal is sharp and crisp with an overall plum brown; some blue finish bleeding through on the barrel and magazine tube. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. Bore is very good, and mechanically good. $650 - $1,000

442 *Winchester Model 1890 Rifle .22 short caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N 559310 A. It has a red Winchester rolled into the left side of frame that was not done by the factory. Walnut stock and forearm. All metal has been expertly re-blued. Wood has been refinished and the bore is excellent. $700 - $1,000

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443 *Winchester Model 03 Deluxe .22 Winchester caliber, 2” round barrel, S/N 55729. It has an Unertl scope mounted on the barrel, marked J. Unertl, S/N 8963. Deluxe checkered walnut buttstock and forearm. Frame and barrel retain 80% of the original blue finish. Buttstock and forearm has been refinish and the checkering re-cut. Scope has clear optics. $600 - $900

444 Winchester Rival Shotshells Store Card 16.75” x 10.75” advertisement reads Winchester Rival Paper Shot Shells Sold Here. Undated. Light toning; very good. $700 - $900 106

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445 *Stevens Model 414 Rifle with Silver Presentation Stock Plaque .22 LR caliber, 26” barrel, S/N 74774. Blue barrel, case colored receiver, walnut stocks. The presentation plaque reads: “Robert F. Coningham, BEST SHOT, Sanitary Detachment. 3RD Reg. M.H.G., 1918, With Compliments Of Capt. J.J. Houwink.” Very good condition with a good to very good bore. There is some minor deterioration in the bore at the chamber end. The barrel retains ca 97% original blue finish while the receiver retains ca 90% vivid original case colors. $1,000 - $1,500

446 *Winchester Model 1906 Rifle .22 short caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 504214. High-grade walnut checkered stocks, re-blued finish. Excellent condition with a good bore with light to moderate pitting throughout. It retains all of the added high polished hot blue finish and the upgraded stocks are excellent. $700 - $1,000

447 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle .32-20 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 466681B. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Very good condition with a very good but lightly pitted bore. Most of the finish has a brown patina, but there remains a fair amount of bright original blue finish remaining on the receiver. The wood is very good with minor dings and scratches. $800 - $1,200

448 *Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle .25-35 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel takedown, S/N 138688. Blued finish, case colored hammer and lever, Lyman rear tang sight, ca 1899. Walnut stock and forearm. Barrel and magazine tube retain 90% of the original blue finish with a small spot the size of a fingerprint on the right side of the barrel about 9.5” from the muzzle. Frame retains 80% of the original blue which is thinning. A finger print spot on the left side of the frame and on the right side. Hammer and lever retain 90% of the case colors. Buttplate is a dull grey. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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449 Moore’s Patent Front Loading Teat Fire Revolver .30 caliber, 3.25” round barrel, S/N 8110. Engraved silver-plated brass frame. Rosewood grips. Barrel and cylinder has nice light patina. Frame retains 80% of the original silver-plated finish.

Rosewood grips are dark with a mars to the high lines. $600 - $900

450 Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action Wesson Favorite Revolver .44-40 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 46632. Blued finish with hard rubber grips. Entire revolver has nicely aged with traces of original blue scatter in the protected areas. Bore is good and will clean to better. Grips are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500

451 Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver .38 caliber, 5.5” barrel length, S/N 19052. Two-line barrel address, nickel finish with two-piece pearl grips. Revolver retains 30% of the original nickel finish the rest is flaking leaving pitting and grey metal. Pearl grips have been on the revolver a long time. Two small chips on the right side of grips. $600 - $900

452 Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver .38 Colt caliber, 3.5” barrel with etched panel, S/N 52076. Nickel finish with ivory grips. Barrel has been cleaned to bright with sharp and crisp barrel address, etched panel is dim. Frame retains most of the original nickel finish with some freckling. Ivory grips have a nice dark yellow patina. $800 - $1,200

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454 Colt Third Model Single Shot Derringer .41 caliber, 2.5” barrel, S/N 12321. Nickel-plated frame. Walnut grips. Fair condition with a fair bore. It retains ca 60% original nickel finish and the barrel is a mixture of gunmetal gray and silver with no original blue remaining. The bore has light to moderate pitting throughout and the left grip panel has been cracked and poorly repaired.

453 Smith & Wesson First Model Single Action “Baby Russian” Revolver .38 S&W, 3.25” barrel, S/N 23009. Nickel finish with hard rubber grips. Barrel, frame and cylinder retain 95% of the original nickel finish. Trigger, top latch retain most of the original blue. Hammer has most of the case colors. Hard rubber grips are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000

$800 - $1,200

455 Colt Model 1889 New Navy Double Action Revolver .41 caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N 31641. Re-blued finish, hard rubber grips, engraved by Rene Martinez, Xalapa, Ver., Mexico. Very good condition with a very good bore. This gun is nicely engraved with a scroll and vine motif and a bighorn sheep on the right side of the frame. The grips are good with a couple of small chips at the butt. The cylinder does not lock up and should be checked by a competent gunsmith before attempting to shoot this gun. $600 - $900

456 Cased Frank Wesson Pocket Rifle with Shoulder Stock .22 caliber, 15” barrel, S/N 131. Brass frame, walnut grips, walnut stock with brass frame.

Original oak case with brass corners and green felt interior. Very good condition with a good bore with light to moderate pitting throughout. The grips are excellent and the stock is near excellent except the brass extension which attaches to the rifle has been broken and braised back together. The barrel still retains ca 10-15% original blue finish. This is a rarely encountered collector piece. There is no key present. $1,000 - $1,500

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457 *Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 68605. Black powder frame, bone grips; numbers match except for barrel. Fair condition with a poor bore. The barrel on this gun is a replacement of unknown caliber and make and has “SS” stamped on the left side. The gun has been buffed and poorly re-finished. It is stiff when trying to cock it, but otherwise mechanically sound. The bone grips are very good. This gun is being sold for parts only. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT THIS GUN.

458 *Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army Revolver .32-20 caliber, 5.5” barrel length, S/N 262117. Backstrap is numbered 113592. Frame has two-line patent dates; barrel with single-line address. One-piece walnut grips. All metal has a nice evenly worn look with a light grey to brown patina mixing with a light pitting. Wood grips have some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500

$800 - $1,200

459 *Colt New Service Double Action Revolver .45 LC caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 148347. Blue finish, hard rubber grips. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 85% original blue finish with most loss on the grip-straps and light holster wear on the top strap and at the muzzle. $600 - $900

460 Custom Engraved Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, barrel cut to 5.125”, S/N 26270. Blue finish with gold accents, ivory grips, matching numbers, black powder frame. Very good condition with a good bore. It does not lock on the 4th click of the hammer, but is otherwise mechanically sound. The modern engraving is nicely executed and the grips are excellent. $2,500 - $3,500

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461 *Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver .38 Colt caliber, 4.5” round barrel, S/N 135147. All matching numbers. Blued finish with case colored frame. Two-piece pearl grips. Barrel retains 70% of the original blue finish. Cylinder retains 50% of the original blue finish, but thinning. Backstrap and triggerguard have traces of blue finish in the protected areas. Frame retains 40% of the light, but visible, case colors; the rest a shining grey. Pearl grips have a dark patina, with a small sliver missing along the backstrap. $700 - $1,000

462 *Colt Model 1901 .38 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 127885. Marked U.S. Army on the butt with lanyard ring.

RAC marked on the left side of frame in curve by the hammer. Blued finish with blued trigger and the sides of hammer are polished bright. Walnut grips with RAC marked in the bottom of grips. Barrel retains 95% of the original blue finish with a little holster wear on the right side at the muzzle. Cylinder retains 90% of the original blue finish with wear to the high points. Frame retains 95% of the original blue finish. Backstrap has some flaking and around on the triggerguard. Grips have darkened some and are very crisp. $2,750 - $3,500

463 *Remington Model 95 Derringer .41 RF caliber, 3” barrels, S/N 369. Top of barrels marked Remington Arms Company in a slant. Nickel finish with hard rubber grips. Barrels and frame retain 85% of the original nickel, with the left side of the frame along the barrels with some black staining. Grips show some wear. Bore is fair. $600 - $900

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464 U.S. Model 1898 Krag Springfield Carbine .30-40 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 124975. Correct ‘96 carbine rear sight with ‘96 Krag handguard. Saddle ring bar on the left side. Walnut buttstock. No cleaning rod in the butt. Barrel and receiver and all parts have a nice evenly aged look, retaining most of the original blue finish. Stock has a dried look; cartouche is visible and readable. 1898 Krag carbines with all the right parts and having a look of being together forever are very hard and extremely rare to find today and seldom come up for sale. $3,000 - $5,000

465 *Springfield Model 1922 M2 .22 caliber, 24.5” round barrel with SA flaming bomb and dated 5-37, S/N 5985. Receiver marked U.S. Springfield Armory Cal 22 M2 in five lines. Parkerized finish, walnut stock. Left flat of stock has a cartouche SA over an “O”. Finger-grooved stock. All metal retains all of the original parkerized finish. Stock has some nicks and dings with a small chip of wood missing on the left top side at the buttplate. Bore is good to excellent. $1,000 - $1,500

466 *Model 1922 Springfield Rifle .22 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 1697. Marked on the receiver in six lines, U.S. Springfield Armory, Model of 1922, cal 22 and the s-rail number. High polished blue finish. Walnut stock. Has the twin firing pin bolt and the tall height magazine. This rifle is unaltered. Retaining all of the original blue finish. Stock with nice untouched dark red open-grained wood. This would be very hard to upgrade. $2,500 - $3,500 112

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467 * Springfield Armory Model 1922M2 Bolt Action Rifle .22 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N 346. Barrel dated 6-32 with SA and flaming bomb. Lyman 48 rear receiver sight.

Correct marked M2 bolt and handle. Parkerized finish, with finger groove stock and checkered buttplate. SA cartouche on the left side of the stock. Barrel and receiver have most of the original parkerized finish. Stock has some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. $1,500 - $2,000

468 *U.S. WWII Winchester M1 Garand .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 1349275. Parkerized finish, walnut stocks, Springfield Armory bolt and op rod, H&R triggerguard. Very good condition with a very good bore. $1,000 - $1,500

469 *Springfield Armory National Match M-1 Garand Semi-Auto Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 5313137. NM markings on the left side of barrel, left side of front sight, on the op rod, on the windage knob and on the rear sight base. Left side of stock has eagle in square box cartouche, circle “P” on the pistol grip. Retaining all of the parkerized finish with a very nice even color that blends well on all of the parts. Stock with nice untouched open-grained look. This is an excellent M-1 NM rifle. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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470 *Winchester M1 Garand Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 2402157. Barrel has the PW in an oval on the forward surface. Triggerguard, op rod, hammer, receiver all marked WRA. Bolt marked D28287-1 WRA, Stock cartouche on the left side WRA over GHI with ordinance cartwheel. Circle “P” behind the triggerguard. Rifle retains most of the parkerized finish. The only wear is to the high points. Stock has some minor nicks and dings. Overall this is an excellent Winchester M-1 Garand. $1,200 - $1,800

471 *WWII Nazi German K98 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle 8mm caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 1130b. Blue finish, laminated stock, ce44 receiver code, matching numbers, original sling.

Very good to near excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains most of its original blue finish with some thinning and areas starting to turn brown. The stock is very good with minor dings and scratches. $800 - $1,200

472 *WWII Nazi German G43 Semi-Auto Rifle 8mm caliber, 21.75” barrel, S/N 6798d. Dated receiver duv 44, mismatched bolt. Blue finish, laminated stock. Very good condition with an excellent bore. $1,500 - $2,500

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473 *WWII Nazi German K43 Semi-Auto Rifle 8mm caliber, 21.75” barrel, S/N 6185. Blue finish, Nazi proofed laminated stock numbered to the gun; receiver marked K43 gve 45 and Nazi proofed; magazine marked awj K43 and Nazi proofed. Original leather sling, matching numbers.

Very good condition with a very good bore. It retains most of its original finish, but the barrel blue has thinned and has turned gray. $1,500 - $2,500

474 *WWII Nazi German K98 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle 8mm caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 171r. Blue finish, duffle-cut laminated stock, matching numbers, cr 42 dated receiver.

Original sling. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains nearly all of its original blue finish and the stock is very good with minor dings and scratches. The stock has been cut under the front barrel band and the two pieces have separated so it will need to be re-glued. This is a really nice early war Mauser. $800 - $1,200

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475 *WWII Remington ‘03-A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” round barrel, S/N Z4000544. Barrel marked with RA flaming bomb 12-43. Parkerized finish.

Parkerized Lyman Alaskan telescope, full pistol grip stock, marked with circle “P” on the pistol grip. On the rear portion of stock on left side is cartouche RIA BB in a square. All metal retains most of the parkerized finish. Scope has excellent optics. Bore is excellent. Stock appears to have been cleaned with nice dark look. 2,920 of these Z-numbered A4s were produced. It is a variation that is highly prized by sniper collectors as well as collectors of ‘03 Springfields. $3,000 - $4,000

476 *WWII Remington ‘03-A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle .30-06 Caliber, 24” round barrel marked at muzzle RA flaming bomb over 12-43. S/N 4995063, M-84 Telescope, Marked on the left side of receiver U S Remington Model 03 A3. Two grooved rifling. Walnut stock. with full pistol grip, on the back of stock on left side. This is a superb example of a late 03 A3 Sniper rifle, retaining all of the original parkerizied finish. Scope is excellent with very clear optics. Stock is excellent. $3,000 - $5,000

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477 *WWII Remington ‘03-A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 3417451. Barrel is dated with RA flaming bomb and 6-43. Has a Weaver Model 330 telescope. Parkerized finish with a walnut stock. Barrel action and most all of the parts retain most of the parkerized finish. Stock is dark with some nicks and dings. Scope optics are excellent. $2,500 - $3,500

478 *WWII Remington ‘03-A3 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 4998259. Barrel marked at the muzzle RA flaming bomb 1-44. Has the M73B1 Scope.

C-type stock. Arsenal rebuilt; in the shipping box. Rifle is in mint condition; with mint bore. $3,000 - $4,000

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479 *German WWII G43 Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle 8mm caliber, 21.75” threaded barrel, S/N 753f. Receiver code ao 44, laminated stock, original leather sling, 10-rd. magazine. Included is a rare 20-rd. extra magazine. ZFK-43 dow coded scope; matching numbers. Very good condition with a good+ bore. $1,500 - $2,500

480 *Winchester Model 1897 Take Down U.S. Marked Trench Shotgun 12 ga., 20” barrel, S/N 959663. Marked U.S. and flaming bomb on the left side of frame. Front handguard and bayonet lug. Grooved walnut forearm and buttstock with GHD cartouche in a rectangular in the middle of the left side of stock; under that is an ordnance cartwheel. Frame retains 98% of the original blue finish. There are two very tiny minute flakes. Barrel retains 99% of the original blue finish. Handguard and bayonet lug retain 100% of the original blue finish. Wood is excellent, retaining all of the original finish. This is one of the finest ‘97 trench guns you will find. On a scale of 1-10 this is 9.9. $5,000 - $7,500

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481 *Model 12 Winchester U.S. Marked Trench Shotgun 12 ga., 21” barrel, S/N 1014048. Blue finish with blued handguard and bayonet attachment. Marked on top of barrel with flaming bomb and proof marks. Walnut buttstock with GHD and ordnance cartwheel in the center on the left side of stock. Grooved walnut handguard. Hard rubber buttplate with Winchester logo. Barrel and frame retain 98% of the bright original blue finish. Magazine tube retains 98% of the original blue finish. Handguard retains 98% of the original blue finish with a couple of small areas of flaking. Stock and forearm are excellent and close to mint. On a scale of 1-10 this is a 9.7. $6,000 - $8,000

482 *Winchester Model 1200 Trench Shotgun 12 ga., 20.5” barrel with the W adapter, S/N 419457 US. Barrel and adapter have parkerized finish. Blackened receiver, walnut stock and forearm with canvas sling. This trench shotgun is in excellent condition retaining all of its original finish.

Walnut stock and forearm is excellent. A very rare Vietnam-issued trench shotgun. $4,000 - $6,000

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483 *Remington Model 870 12 ga., 20” barrel, S/N T219960V. Parkerized finish with walnut stock and mint cartouche on the left side of wrist of buttstock. Also has a Marine Corps emblem in the middle of stock on the left side. U.S. Property marked on the left side of receiver. Eight-shot magazine tube. Excellent condition with excellent bore. This shotgun retains 98% of the original parkerized finish. Wood is just outstanding. A very rare USA marked shotgun that is very desirable. For the most discriminating collector. $6,000 - $9,000

484 *Model 1922 M2 Springfield Rifle .22 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 4456. Barrel date 11-34, SA and flaming bomb. Parkerized finish with walnut stock. This rifle is very close to mint. For the collector who wants the best. $2,000 - $2,500

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485 *Mossberg Model 500 MUS Trench Shotgun 12 ga., 20” barrel, S/N US030823/ 92-0545. Parkerized finish, US marked before serial number, sling swivels. Black synthetic stocks. Original manual. New in the original military-style packing in the original shipping box. New in the box. A very rare “US”-marked shotgun. $5,500 - $6,500

486 *Winchester M-1 Garand .30-06 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 163505. Marked on the receiver Winchester. Barrel is marked under the handguard at top D35448 WRA. Trigger housing marked D 48025- WRA. Bolt is marked 28287 1-WRA. Walnut stock with a circle “P” behind pistol grip. All parts are correct Winchester. Stock has no cartouches, but has a faint but readable circle “P” behind the pistol grip. All metal nicely matches. Excellent overall. $1,500 - $2,000

487 *Russian SVT-40 Semi-Auto Carbine with Bayonet 7.62x54R caliber, 17.75” barrel, S/N A2629. 1940 chamber date, original sling, original bayonet. Included hard plastic carrying case. Very good condition with an excellent bore. $1,000 - $2,000

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World War II — Ephemera 488 German WWII Silver-Plated Army Serving Bowls, Lot of Nine German WWII 5” silver-plated Army serving bowls with maker marked Krupp Berndorf and a German Army eagle engraved in bottom of each bowl. Excellent. $800 - $1,200

489 German WWII Adolf Hitler and Robert Ley Autographs Ship’s program, 5 x 7.5 inches, two pages, listing the menus and daily activities for April 3, 1939, aboard the liner Robert Ley. Cover bears a color image of the ship, with a printed message that the cruise is offered to all German workers through the “Strength Through Joy” program. Inside bears a list of events for the day aboard the ship, including deck concerts, a movie and dance, and lists the menu for the day.

Signed at the top of the left-hand page, in German, “In happy remembrance, Adolf Hitler,” and signed on the opposite page, also in German, “In devoted friendship, Lierl Gotta, from R. Ley.” In very good to fine condition, with a small spot along inside hinge, and some scattered light toning and foxing, a bit heavier to front and back cover.

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World War II — Vehicles 490 World War II German Military Motorcycle by DKW Speedometer runs from 0-100 and has distance of 00005 recorded. Handlebars are made by Magura.

Gas tank stamped DKW Auto Union. Further marked Inhalt 8,51 Reserve 1,51 Ges Amt 101. Further marked Achtung! Krattstaff Mit Oel Fur Schmierung Des Motors Mischung 1:25. Further marked Zundung Einschalten Nur fur Betrieb. Rubber seat is marked Gayusa.

Both front and back tire rims are 20” diameter. Black rubber tires are stamped Barum and marked 2.5019. The tires are made in Czechoslovakia. Both metal storage boxes are stamped in black letters WL306846. License plate stamped WL. 73” overall length, 20” width and 37” height.

Dampf-Kraft Wagen (English translation “steam-powered vehicle”). In 1932 DKW merged with Audi, Horch and Wanderer to form the Auto Union. In 1957 this company was acquired by Daimler-Benz and eventually was acquired by Volkswagon Group in 1964.

Bike has been repainted in the camouflage style that was used in North Africa. Body is in excellent condition. $7,500 - $10,000

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491 Japanese Military Katana Shoa Peripd 26.75” high polish blade, silver habaki, falling rain pattern. In standard military mounts with scabbard. Very good. $800 - $1,200

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492 Japanese Small Sword Early Edo Period 15” signed blade Tanba (no) Kami Yoshimichi with signed dragon scabbard. Masayuki signed on center stomach scales. Very good. $2,000 - $3,000

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493 Indian Koftgari Dagger with Carved Ivory Hilt Koftgari with a 9.5” blade, carved ivory handle of a tiger standing over a fresh kill. Watered steel blade is decorated with gold and silver; with a jade green velveteen scabbard. Very good. Handle has a gold finish with a couple of small chips in it. $700 - $1,000

494 Moro Kris, Mandau and Malaysian Kris, Lot of Three Moro kris with 20” blade and scabbard. Malaysian kris with a 15” blade and scabbard. And Mandau sword with a 20” etched blade, bone handle and scabbard. Very good. A black tape repair to Moro kris scabbard. $600 - $800

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496 Russian Imperial Shashka to Empress Maria Shaska with 32.5” blade, Empress crown MF cypher for Maria Feodorovna Romanova. Maria was born Princess Dagmar of Denmark, but through her marriage to Alexander III she became Empress Consort of Russia – and mother of the last Russian monarch, Nicholas II. Very good. Scabbard fist sword exactly, but it is a replacement. Scabbard is for a 1810 Starr. $600 - $800

497 Imperial White Russian Shashka and Plaque 28” etched curved blade with three fullers, single knuckle bow and imperial monogram cypher of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia on pommel cap and blade. Maker marked PDL (Paul D. Luneschloss). Leather scabbard with brass throat, middle band and tip. Very good, Blade has been sharpened. Retaining most of the plating, with just a little missing on the sharpened edge. $2,000 - $3,000

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498 Japanese Hoshi Kabuto Helmet Edo Period Kabuto is a type of helmet first used by ancient Japanese warriors and in later periods, they became an important part of the traditional Japanese armor worn by the Samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. Very good. Missing adornments, small dent in front plate. $800 - $1,200

499 Pre-World War II Japanese Aircraft, Fine Photograph Album Thirty-six (36) 8 x 11� photos of Japanese aircraft in different stages of construction. Each has a Japanese tag in the corner. Very good. $800 - $1,000

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500 German WWII Adolf Hitler Silverware and Formal Tablecolth Ca 1938, struck for Bruckmann & Sohn, Heilbronn, each having a national eagle with wings folded and displayed, the talons holding a wreath with a swastika, flanked with the initials A.H., surrounded by a stepped border. All marked with the Bruckmann eagle and content marked with the crescent moon, crown and 800. Includes 2 serving spoons, 8.5”; 6 dinner forks, 8.5”; 6 large 10” table knives; 6 luncheon knives, 8.25”; 6 soup spoons,7.25”; one 8” oval tray and one 18 x 12’ white formal tablecolth.

The Bruckmann “formal pattern” of presentation silver flatware was made as a spectacular 50th birthday present to Adolf Hitler, and appears to have been used exclusively by the firms of Bruckmann and Wellner. There are believed to be six complete sets of 500 pieces, or possibly five sets of 600 pieces, that were distributed among the places Hitler frequented the most: the “Berghof” (Hitler’s Mountain home); “Der Adlerhorst” (the Eagle’s Nest); the “Gasthaus” (Guest House) at Obersalzberg; the “Braune Haus” (the Brown House); the “Prinzregentenplaz” apartment in Munchen: and the “Reichskanzlei” in Berlin. Service pieces were of .925 silver and the matching tableware, which needed to be harder and more durable, was made of .800 silver.

Hitler’s mountaintop chalet, the “Eagle’s Nest,” was another gift in celebration of his 50th birthday in 1938. It was an extravagant lodge and compound of 80 buildings that served as Hitler’s second seat of government, was where the major decision leading up to WWII was inspired, and which was his planned refuge of last resort. It included a complex underground bunker system which included meeting rooms, offices and archives for the government, and lavish living quarters for Hitler connected by four miles of tunnels cut through solid rock by slave labor. All was stripped bare after the war, and almost everything was destroyed by the victorious allies.

Family legend purports that these pieces were found in the bunker system of Der Adlerhorst (the Eagle’s Nest), Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden, Germany, by Captain Ernest Clinton, who served for 15 months in France, Germany and Austria with the 42nd Rainbow Division, and brought back to the States following the war. (Historical information courtesy of www.hitlersnest.co.uk and www.ricksteves.com). Excellent. $10,000 - $12,000

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501 *WWII Colt 1911A1 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 1163965. Parkerized finish, Keyes grips, 1944 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 95% original parkerized finish with only some minor high edge wear. $1,500 - $2,000

502 *WWII Nazi Marked Browning Hi Power SemiAuto Pistol 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 51637. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, slotted for shoulder stock. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 90+% original blue finish with most loss from holster wear at the muzzle.

There are some minor scattered rust pits. $1,000 - $1,800

503 *Smith & Wesson U.S. Navy Marked Victory Model Double Action Revolver .38 caliber, 4” barrel S/N V 236799. Parkerized finish with walnut grips and marked on the top left strap U.S. Navy. Some wear to the front of muzzle and the finish on the cylinder is light. Grips are excellent. $500 - $700

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504 * Colt Model 1911 Army Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, serial number 1108870. WWII production 1943. Parkerized finish, brown checkered plastic grips. Also included is a shoulder holster and magazine pouch with two magazines. This pistol was the property of 2nd Lt. Robert T. Chester, 080889, 485th Bomb Group sold with some accompanying paper work. Direct from descendants.

The 485th Bomb Group (Heavy) was activated at Fairmont, Nebraska Army Air Field in September 1943 and composed of four Bombardment Squadrons, the 828th, 829th, 830th, and 831st, equipped with B-24s. The 485th deployed to the MTO in March 1944 as part of the 15th Air Force and was assigned to Venosa, Italy. The B-24s were engaged in long range missions SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

against strategic German military, industrial and transportation targets in Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, and Yugoslavia, bombing marshaling yards, oil refineries, airdrome installations, and heavy industry. The 485th Bomb Group flew 187 combat missions and lost 59 aircraft in combat. No less than 475 flying personnel were killed in action while another 250 became prisoners of war. The 485th was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for the June 26, 1944 mission flown against the Florisdorf Oil Refinery near Vienna, Austria where it inflicted “grave and massive damage.” Excellent condition with over 95% of the parkerized finish; some wear on the high lines. $1,500 - $2,500 MAY 1-2, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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505 *WWI DWM 1917 German P08 Artillery Luger 9mm caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 9302. Mismatched numbers, 1917 chamber date.

Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Very good condition with a very good bore. The finish on this gun is mostly original blue mixed with brown patina and gunmetal gray. This is a nice entry level artillery.

506 *Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 334668. Full coverage engraving with consignor tag which reads “Rene Martinez, Xalapa, Ver., Mexico, 1983.” Bone grips, high polished re-blued finish. Excellent condition with a very good bore. It features high quality floral engraving. The grips are very good with a chip at the lower of the right panel. This gun comes from the estate of a man who spent more than 30 years in Mexico and was acquired during that time.

$800 - $1,200

$1,500 - $2,000

507 *U.S. WWI Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver .45 caliber, 5.5” round barrel, S/N 89653. Marked on the butt US Army Model 1917. Marked on the inside a small eagle and the assembly number. Blued finish with oiled finish walnut grips. Retaining most of the original blue finish with wear to the high lines. Some muzzle and holster wear on the left side of the barrel. Some blue worn off the front of the cylinder and a line through the cylinder stops. $600 - $900

508 *WWI U.S. Colt Model 1917 Double Action Revolver .45 ACP caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 215817. Blue finish, walnut grips with R.A.C. inspector’s mark on left grip. Butt of gun marked U.S. Army, Model 1917, No. 61646. Very good condition with a very good bore. It retains ca 85% original matte blue finish and the grips are very good with minor dings and scratches. $600 - $900

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509 *Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 55707. Marked on the right side of frame Model of 1911 U.S. Army; on the left side of frame is marked United States Property. Blued finish with checkered walnut grips. Comes with its original holster and eagle snap magazine pouch and two-tone clips with lanyard rings. All markings are sharp and crisp. Slide retains about 30% of the original blue finish with some staining and holster wear. Frame retains 40% of the original blue finish. Grips are worn on the bottom edge of left grip. Holster and magazine pouch are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500

510 *S&W Model 1917 .45 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 6286. Marked U.S. Army on the butt with lanyard ring. Blued finish with case colored trigger and hammer. Walnut grips. This revolver retains 99% of the original blue finish. On the top left side of frame is a mint military inspector’s mark. Hammer and trigger retain 100% of the case colors. Grips are mint. This revolver would be very hard to beat. $2,000 - $3,000

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511 *WWII Colt 1911A1 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 733368. According to Springfield Research Service this pistol was issued to the U.S.S. Suwannee (CVE27) 7-22-43. Brushed blue finish with checkered Coltrock grips. Top of slide forward of the rear sight has a nice “P”; left flat of triggerguard with a VP and a “T” stamped over the VP in an upside-down triangle. RS in a box on the left side of frame below the slide release. A “P” below the mag release. Blue barrel. Magazine is a blue commercial marked mag which is acceptable.

Commissioning 1. The USS Suwannee was a member of the Sangamon class or escort aircraft carriers. Originally, she was known as the SS Markay, built for the Keystone Tankship Corp. by the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. of Kearny, N.J. Her keel was laid down on June 3, 1938; she was launched March 4, 1939. She was purchased by the U.S. Navy on June 26, 1941 and renamed the Suwannee. She was commissioned on July 16, 1941, and served as an oiler with the designation AO-33.

Underway After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, the Suwannee was selected for conversion to an escort aircraft carrier and sent to Newport News, VA, for re-fitting. She was commissioned as a carrier (AVG-27) on Sept. 24, 1942, with Capt. Joseph J. Clark in command.

The Suwannee was to see action almost immediately. On Nov. 8 1942, she was part of the center attack group off the coast of Casablanca, Morocco, supporting the landings of Operation Torch. For the next several days, the Suwannee aircraft conducted combat air patrols (CAP), antisubmarine patrols (ASP) and bombing missions on enemy positions. Her aircraft would fly 255 sorties between Nov. 8 and 11 with the loss of three planes in combat. On Nov. 11, one of her aircraft would find and sink a French submarine attempting to attack the American Task Force.

After her duties as part of Operation Torch were completed, the Suwannee was ordered to the Pacific Ocean. She arrived at New Caledonia on Jan. 4, 1943. For seven months, she served as an escort for transports and supply ships traveling the Guadalcanal and other islands in the Solomon Islands chain.

From Nov. 19-23, 1943, the Suwannee provided aerial support for the successful U.S. invasion of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands. In early February 1944, she would take part in the assault of several islands in the Marshall Island chain, bombing Roi and Namur and the Kawjaelin atoll. From Feb. 16-25, she was provided air support for the invasion of Eniwetok. In April, she was deployed to the waters off of New Guinea to support the landing there.

In June 1944, the Suwannee was sent to the Marianas Island to provide air coverage for the landings on Saipan and Guam. On June 19, she became one of a handful of U.S. ships to sink submarines in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans when one of her aircraft sank the Japanese submarine I-184.

In mid-October, the Suwannee was deployed to Leyte Gulf as part of a large force supporting the U.S. invasion of the Philippines. She provided air coverage for the assault force, flying CAP and ASP and attacking Japanese air bases in the Visayans until Oct. 25. On the 25th, the Suwannee was part of a skeleton force of 15 escort carriers and 22 destroyers and destroyer escorts left in the Philippine Sea after the majority of the U.S. fleet deployed after two Japanese strike forces. Those two forces were bait; a third large Japanese force of four battleships, eight cruisers and 11 destroyers entered the Philippine Sea through the San Bernardino Strait and vastly outgunned the remaining U.S. contingent. In spite of the heavy odds against them, the U.S. force would hold out long enough to force a Japanese withdrawal.

At 7:40 am on Oct. 25, the Suwannee task force, known as Taffy 1, was attacked by the first wave of kamikaze suicide strikes launched by the Japanese in the war. The Suwannee’s gunners would be the first Americans to shoot down a kamikaze, downing two in rapid succession, but the carrier would be hit by a third plane a short time later. The Japanese plane hit about 40 feet forward of the aft aircraft elevator and tore a 10-foot hole in the flight deck. The plane’s bomb exploded between the flight and hangar decks, causing a 25-foot hole in the hangar deck area and killing a number or the Suwannee crew. In spite of the damage, emergency repairs were completed quickly enough that air operations were resumed less than two hours later.

Shortly after noon the next day, the Suwannee was hit by a second kamikaze. The Japanese aircraft dove into one her torpedo bombers, which had just landed, causing both planes to explode and starting a huge fire that burned for hours. The second strike essentially knocked the Suwannee out of battle. She would limp to the Puget Sound Navy Yard, arriving on Nov. 26.

The Suwannee’s repairs were completed in just over two months, on Jan. 31, 1945. She would shortly be back in the action arriving off the coast of Okinawa on April 1 for the invasion of that island. After providing close air support for the initial invasion, the Suwannee’s aircraft were assigned to the task of attacking kamikaze bases on Sakishima Gunto. In June, she supported the landings on Balikpapan, Borneo, in her last action of the war. In all, the Suwannee would earn 13 battle stars during World War II. Decommissioning The Suwannee was placed in the Atlantic Inactive Fleet in September 1945, shortly after the Japanese surrender ended the war. She was berthed at the Boston Naval Shipyard and decommissioned on Jan. 8,1947. She remained there for 12 years, being struck from the Naval Vessel Register on March 1,1959. Her hulk was sold twice before finally being scrapped in Spain in June 1962. Pistol retains most of the original blue finish, grips are mint, and the bore is excellent. We don’t think they come any better. One of the best brushed blue 1911A1s issued to the U.S. Navy. This pistol is pristine. $5,000 - $8,000

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512 US Navy Model 1872 Presentation Sword USS Oregon 29” blade, brass knuckle bow and guard, leather-covered scabbard with brass mountings and officer’s knot. With presentation on throat of scabbard that reads: Presented To George Hubst USN by the Second Division USS Oregon 1918.

The USS Oregon a 11,688-ton Indiana class battleship, was built at San Francisco, California.

Commissioned in July 1896, at that time she was the only battleship serving on the U.S. Pacific seaboard. As the Spanish-American War approached, she was ordered to steam around South America to strengthen the forces available in the Atlantic. Upon arrival, Oregon served off Cuba, and had an important role in the Battle of Santiago on 3 July 1898. In late 1898, Oregon went to the Far East for the first of two tours of duty there that lasted until 1906, when she returned to the U.S. west coast. From 1906 until 1917, she had occasional periods of active service in the eastern Pacific. During the First World War, she guarded the Pacific coast and escorted a troop convoy to Siberia. She was decommissioned shortly after the end of hostilities. Very good. $700 - $1,000

513 German Pre-WWI Regimental Beer Stein Fight Battalion 10” stein to the 1st Baycrisches Luftschiffer (Air Service) Battalion, Munich, 1910, with lithophane of a soldier with sword and girl in apron. Excellent. $600 - $900 136

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514 Machine Gun 1917 Ammunition Cart WWI era Model 1917 hand-drawn machine gun ammunition cart. Oval metal plate marked MACHINE GUN CART / MODEL OF 1917 / AMMUNITION CART ‘ No. 108602 / AMMUNITION DEPT. USA. Mechanically, much of the cart remains original. The US Army designed and built these carts during WWI to ease transportation of machine guns, tools, and extra ammunition using horses. Three different versions were made, all on the same basic chassis but with different storage racking. The basic gun cart held a machine gun, tripod, pioneer tools (shovel, pick mattock, and hatchet), and seven ammo cans. The ammo cart carried the same sets of tools, but 14 ammo cans and no gun. Finally, the spare gun cart carried two guns and two tripods, to be used as reserve guns in case of damage to guns on the line. Very good. $1,500 - $2,500

515 US USMC China Marine Group Lot includes one 1908 Patton saber with 35” blade, maker marked LF&C and dated 1918, Marked on scabbard MTD. Det. A. L. Guard, USMC. Plus one M-1904 12” saddle, stirrups, and VFW Banner Welcome China Marine Vets., and small children’s book, Mac of the Marines in China. Very good. $1,500 - $2,000

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516 *WWII Nazi Marked Walther Model PP Semi-Auto Pistol .380 caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 206517. Blue finish, black plastic grips, pre-war commercial proofs on barrel and right side of the slide, WaA 359 stamp on left side of the slide. Very god condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 65% original blue finish with most loss on the grip-straps. The safety does not function properly and will need attention from a competent gunsmith. $700 - $1,000

517 *WWII Nazi Marked P38 Semi-Auto Pistol by Spreewerke 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 7528m. Blue finish, matching numbers, marked cyq. Post-war police holster. Very good condition with a good bore with light pitting throughout. $600 - $900

518 *WWII U.S. Navy Smith & Wesson Victory Model with Scarce Naval Yard Mare Island Marking .38 spl. caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 113830. Parkerized finish, walnut grips, left side of frame marked N.Y.M.I.-637. Very good condition with a very good bore. The finish has turned gray and is thinning evenly overall and there are some areas of light rust pitting on the cylinder. The un-numbered grips are excellent. This is an interesting variant. $700 - $1,000

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519 *WWII Nazi Marked Polish Radom P35 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N K7329. Blue finish, brown plastic grips, WaA77 proofs on slide and frame. Very good condition with a very good bore. It retains ca 60% original blue finish with overall thinning and light dings and scratches. The grips are excellent. $700 - $1,000

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520 *Ithaca Model 1911-A1 .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 1884228. Parkerized finish with brown plastic grips, in the original craft shipping box. With two spare magazines still in the wrappers. New in the shipping box. $2,000 - $3,000

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521 Enfield Mk II Double-Action Revolver .455 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 9642. Marked on the right side of frame with crown VR Enfield 1883; backstrap marked GOALS No 1. Blued finish with walnut grips. Barrel and frame retain 70% of a dull blue finish. Cylinder is very sharp and crisp with a grey to plum look and some light brown staining. Grips with some nicks and dings. $700 - $1,000

522 Webley Army Model 1896 Double Action Revolver .455/476 eley caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 19033. Marked on the top strap “WG Army Model;” on the left side of frame Webley Patents in an oval with flaming bomb and WS. Blued finish with checkered wood grips and lanyard ring on the bottom of grip. Comes with originaltype holster. Entire pistol is very even with most of the original bright blue finish. Grips are excellent with a small chip out on the left grip. Bore is excellent. Holster is excellent. $1,000 - $1,500

523 Webley Model 1889 Double Action Revolver .476 caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 3373. Left side of frame marked Webley Patent. Blued finish with checkered grips. Barrel and frame retain 60% of the original blue finish thinning. Very sharp and crisp overall. Bore is excellent. Grips are good. $800 - $1,200

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524 Unertl 15 Power Target Rifle Scope S/N 78319, 24” overall length. Excellent condition with crystal clear optics. $600 - $900

525 *German DWM P08 Model 1920 Commercial Luger Semi-Auto Pistol .30 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 7221. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers except for the magazine. Magazine is marked Schmeisser Haenel. Very good condition with a good bore with some light pitting throughout. It retains ca 85% original blue finish and the grips are very good with the right panel showing more wear and a .5” gouge. $800 - $1,200 526 *Argentine Air Force Colt Model 1927 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 98242-5232. Parkerized finish, walnut checkered grips, CAI import marked, matching numbers, replacement magazine. Very good condition as arsenal refinished.

The bore is excellent and the grips are newer replacements. $700 - $1,000

527 Colt .22 Service Model Conversion Unit In one piece maroon box with label on the top of box. Inside is slide, barrel, recoil spring and clip. Also contains original fold out. Slide retains most of the original parkerized finish. Box has some tape on the corners.

Label on top of box is missing some corners of the label. $600 - $900 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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528 *Webley & Scott Mk I Semi-Auto Pistol .455 caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N 401. Marked on the left side of the slide Webley Scott LTD PIstol Self-Loading 455 mark1 1913 with the bomb markings and W&S. Blued finish with checkered rubber grips. Retaining most of the original blue finish. Some wear to the high lines. Bore is excellent.

529 *Mauser C96 Broomhandle Semi-Auto Pistol with Shoulder Stock .30 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N 142097. Blued finish with small ring hammer, shallow groove walnut grips. Pistol retains 85% of the original blue finish. With some holster wear on the front of the magazine and the high points. Grips are darkened and have some nicks and dings. Excellent bore.

$1,500 - $2,000

$2,000 - $3,000

530 *Heckler & Koch HK P7 M13S Semi-Auto Pistol RARE Mexican Contract 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N E10634. Left side of slide is marked HK P7 M13S, DEPTO. IND. MIL. MEXICO; right side of slide marked in script Del Pdte. de la Rep., Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Sept. 1987 and a faint Mexican presidential seal. It features a sliding safety on the right side of the frame just below the slide. Left grip marked “D I M.” Very good condition with an excellent bore. The finish is thinning overall with much carry wear. This gun comes from the estate of a man who spent over 30 years living in Mexico and it was likely acquired during that period. Miguel de la Madrid was the president of Mexico from 1982-1988. There are only a couple of these guns known to exist in the United States. There are no import marks. $3,000 - $5,000

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531 *Spanish Charola Anitua Model 1897 Semi-Auto Pistol 7mm caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N 10235. Marked on top of breech Best Shooting Pistol. Also comes with an original stripper clip with 6 rounds of ammunition. All metal is a light brown patina mixing with some pitting.

Markings are dimmed. Bore is good; grips are poor.

532 *DWM 1920 Commercial Luger Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 2156. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, matching numbers, replacement magazine. Very good condition with a fair bore. It retains ca 60% original blue finish with some light rust pitting and ca 10-20% original straw finish on the small parts. The grips show moderate wear, but are otherwise in very good condition.

$700 - $1,000

$700 - $1,000

533 *Pre-War Walther Model PP Semi Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 778452. Blue finish, leather flap holster. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 80-85% original blue finish with most wear on the grip-straps and some minor high edge wear. $1,200 - $1,800

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534 *U.S. Property Marked High Standard Supermatic Tournament Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 6.75” barrel, S/N 988523. Matte black finish. Very good condition with an excellent bore. $600 - $900

535 *Colt Model 1903 Semi-Auto Pistol .38 Colt caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N 21206. Blued finish with black plastic replacement grips. Pistol retains 60% of the original blue finish, fading to a plum with wear to the high edges. Grips are excellent. All markings are sharp and crisp. Bore is good; will clean to better. $600 - $900

536 *Colt Mk IV Series 70 Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 74484B70. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips.

Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish with a few tiny spots of finish loss on the left side of the triggerguard. $700 - $1,000

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537 Henry Deringer Commemorative Pistols by U.S. Historical Society .40 caliber, 2.5” barrels. Gold inlaid breech, brown barrels with case colored locks. Silver furniture. Checkered walnut stocks with cap boxes. Book-style case with accessories. Comes with papers. New. $1,000 - $1,500

538 *Colt Peacemaker Buntline U.S. Constitution Amendment II Commemorative .22 LR caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N G1701RB. Two-tone finish, wooden display case. New. $600 - $900

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539 *Pitcarin Pistol by U.S. Historical Society .60 caliber, 7.5” fluted-to-round and flared barrel, S/N 115. All metal is engraved. Marked in a brass panel on the left grip Lexington April 19 1775 and on the right side crossed swords with snake. Marked on the frame under the pan Jo Murdoch. Comes with nice walnut display case. These pistols sold for as much as $3500 when they were issued.

Complete with all papers. New. $1,500 - $2,500

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540 Thomas Jefferson Pistols by U. S Historical Society .40 caliber, 3.25” brass screw barrel, engraved brass frames. Silver mask butt.

Walnut handles. Cased in walnut case with accessories.

541 George Washington Silver-Mounted Pistols by the U.S. Historical Society .60 caliber, engraved 8” round flared brass barrel, S/N 9488. Silver-plated engraved furniture.

Carved walnut stock. Housed in walnut case. Comes with paperwork. New.

$1,000 - $1,500

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542 Alexander Hamilton-Aaron Burr Dueling Pistols by U.S. Historical Society .50 caliber smoothbore, 9.5 octagonal barrels, locks marked Wogden; with safeties. Checkered wood stocks with brass fore ends. Housed in a walnut case with papers. New. $1,000 - $2,000

543 Alexander Hamilton-Aaron Burr Reproduction Flintlock Dueling Pistols .50 caliber, 9.625” barrels, S/N 438A and 438B, Wogdon London flintlock pistols.

Wooden display case; made in Brescia, Italy. New. $800 - $1,200

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544 Kentucky-Style Pistol by A.A. White .40 caliber, 7” brass tapered octagonal-to-round barrel, engraved on the top flat in script A A White. Checkered in a skip-line style with silver heads inlaid. Silver furniture, engraved silver triggerguard with an eagle on the forward part as a finial. Beautifully engraved side plate with Gabriel blowing horn. Silver blade front sight. Engraved steel breech plug. Engraved thumb print silver escutcheon. Flat-style engraved lockplate with A. A. White engraved in a banner. A very nice leather case made by Werner for the White pistol. With inscription Happy Birthday Larry/ Daddy From Charlotte Heidi Peter and PaPa. Top of lid is gold embossed.

Alvin White was one of the top engravers in America. He did work for Colt and Winchester on a contract basis. This is an outstanding example of his great artistry. This pistol was sold on May 30th 1994 as Lot 2505 in a Butterfield & Butterfield auction catalog. Pistol is excellent condition. $5,000 - $7,000

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545 Contemporary Made Full-Stock Hawken-Style Flint Rifle .54 caliber, 38” octagonal barrel. Double tang screw, iron furniture, walnut stock. Crack in the toe of the stock. Excellent overall. $750 - $1,000

546 Contemporary Kentucky Rifle by Philip Fisher .45 caliber, 42 octagonal barrel. Double set trigger, brass furniture. Curly maple stock. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500

547 Contemporary Flintlock Rifle by J. Brown .50 caliber rifled, 42” octagonal-to-round barrel. Iron furniture, walnut stock. Excellent. $800 - $1,000

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548 Contemporary Kentucky Flintlock Rifle by Philip Fisher .45 caliber, 42” octagonal barrel. Double-set triggers. Raised carved walnut stock. Excellent. $800 - $1,200

549 Contemporary Flintlock Rifle .520 bore diameter smoothbore, 44” octagonal-to-round barrel. Iron hardware, walnut stock. Excellent. $800 - $1,200

550 Contemporary Flintlock Rifle by M. Avance .54 caliber rifled, 38” brown tapered flared barrel. Double-set triggers. German silver mounted, curly maple stock. New. $1,000 - $1,500

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551 Contemporary Flintlock Rifle by Callahan .60 caliber smoothbore, 46.5” octagonal-to-round barrel. Brass furniture with cherry stock. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500

552 Contemporary Flintlock Rifle by R.A. Noyes .50 caliber, 42” octagonal barrel. Engraved brass four-piece patchbox, engraved sideplate and triggerguard, toeplate, brass nosecap and ferules. Nicely raised carved maple stock. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500

553 Contemporary Flintlock Rifle by J. Brown .60 caliber smooth bore, 45” octagonal-to-round barrel. Walnut stock with iron furniture. Excellent. $1,000 - $1,500

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554 *Winchester Model 1895 Teddy Roosevelt Safari Centennial Commemorative High Grade Set Of Lever Action Rifles 1) .405 Win. caliber, 24” barrel, S/N TR100H0177. Blue barrel, nickel scroll engraved receiver with black and gold game scene accents. Walnut checkered stocks. Original box and papers, 2009 date of mfg.

2) .405 Win. caliber, 24” barrel, S/N TR100C0177. Blue finish with scroll engraving and gold game scene accents. Walnut checkered stocks, 2009 date of mfg. New. Included is a green canvas 2-rifle case with 2 leather slings and a book chronicling Teddy Roosevelt’s 1909 safari adventure. $3,000 - $5,000

555 *Winchester Model 94AE Heritage High Grade “One of One Thousand” Lever Action Rifle .38-55 caliber, 26” half-octagonal-half-round barrel, S/N HER0215. Blue finish with engraved receiver panels featuring gold deer scenes and gold line borders. High grade walnut checkered stocks. Original box. This gun remains in new unfired condition in its original box. $800 - $1,200 152

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556 *Winchester Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative Lever Action Rifle, Revolver and Holster Rig .32-40 caliber, 18” barrel, S/N JW695. Nickeled receiver with stagecoach engraving, original box and papers.

Plus John Wayne commemorative Colt single action army revolver. .45 LC cal., 4.75” barrel, S/N CJWC0695. Blue finish with gold accents, ivory grips, oak display case.

And Limited Edition Bianchi numbered John Wayne commemorative holster and gun belt rig, size 36 waist. S/N 1695.

This gun remains in new condition. The box and outer sleeve show many years of wear.

Revolver and holster rig new. $1,200 - $1,500

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557 *Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Rifle/Carbine Commemorative Set 1) .30-30 caliber, 26” octagonal barrel, S/N WC108554. Blue finish with nickel accents, walnut stocks with Buffalo Bill commemorative coin. Original box and papers.

2) .30-30 caliber, 20” octagonal barrel, S/N WC108555. Blue finish with nickel accents, walnut stocks with Buffalo Bill commemorative coin. Original box and papers; original shipping carton. New. $800 - $1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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558 *Winchester Model 1894AE Lever Action Rifle Warren County, Ohio Commemorative by Investment Arms .45 LC caliber, 20” barrel, S/N IA01515. Gold and silver-plated finish, laser engraved walnut stocks. Canvas covered carry case and original papers. New. $1,000 - $2,000

559 *Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifles John Wayne Commemorative Matched Set 1) .32-20 caliber, 18” barrel, S/N JW100C0219. Blue finish with gold accent and scroll engraving, walnut fleur-de-lis checkered stocks. Original box and papers.

2) .44-40 caliber, 18” barrel, S/N JW100H0219. Blue barrel, nickel receiver and accents, scroll engraving, walnut fleurde-lis checkered stocks. Deluxe naugahyde and leather trimmed carrying case; original box and papers. New. $3,500 - $5,500

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560 *Winchester Model ‘94XTR Lever Action Rifle and Winchester Model 1500XTR Coca Cola Centennial Commemorative Matched Set 1) .30-30 caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 1216 of 2500. Blue finish with gold accents, high grade walnut fleur-de-lis checkered stocks.

2) 12 ga., 28” Winchoke barrel with 3 choke tubes, S/N 86CC1216. Blue finish with gold accents, walnut checkered stocks.

These guns remain new unfired in their original boxes with all paperwork. The shotgun is missing the end label on its box and both outer sleeves are tattered. $700 - $1,000

561 *Meacham Highwall Single-Shot Target Rifle .45 2.4 match caliber, 34” octagonal barrel, S/N W0108. Blue barrel, case colored receiver, highly figured walnut stocks, Monte Carlo cheek piece, Vernier tang sight, spirit level front sight, double-set triggers, mfg. by Meacham Arms & Tool in Pocatello, ID. This gun remains in like-new condition with an excellent bore. $4,000 - $6,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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562 *Marlin Model 1894CL Lever Action .32-20 caliber, 21.5” barrel, S/N 10016777. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Original box and manual. New. $700 - $1,000

563 *Browning Grade I Model 42 Pump Shotgun .410 ga., 26” barrel, S/N 01448NZ882. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks. Original box and manual. New. $1,000 - $1,500

564 *Ruger No. 1-S Single-Shot Rifle .45-70 cal., 22” barrel, S/N 133-46147. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks, quarter rib, flip sight. Original box. New. No rings are present.

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$700 - $1,000

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565 *Marlin Model 1894CL Lever Action .25-20 caliber, 21.5” barrel, S/N CL253362. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Original box and manual. New. $700 - $1,000

566 *Browning Model 71 Lever Action Rifle .348 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 02251PR1R7. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Original box and manual. New. $800 - $1,200

567 *Winchester Model 12 Pump Shotgun 12 ga., 30” full choke barrel, S/N 1856486. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 97% original blue finish with only some very minor edge wear on the bottom of the receiver and some wear on the magazine tube. This gun is in near-new condition and has seen very little use. $700 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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568 *Winchester Pre-’64 Model 100 Semi-Auto Rifle in Scarce .284 Caliber .284 Win. caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 67469. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock. Very good condition with a very good bore. It retains ca 99% original blue finish and the stock rates very good with many minor dings and light scratches. The buttplate is missing but a replacement is included and must be fitted to the stock. $1,000 - $1,500

569 *Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle .22 LR caliber, 28” barrel, S/N 24392. Blue finish, walnut stock. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 93% original blue finish with some thinning on the right side of the receiver and the triggerguard has turned brown. The stock is very good with minor dings and scratches. $800 - $1,200

570 *Winchester Model 1892 High Grade John Wayne Commemorative Lever Action Carbine .44-40 caliber, 18.5” barrel, S/N JW100H2837. Walnut stocks, 2007 mfg., leather rifle scabbard included. Original box and papers. New. $1,000 - $1,500 158

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571 *Winchester Model 94 Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986 Rifle/Carbine Commemorative Set 1) .38-55 caliber, 18.5” barrel, S/N TEXM049. Gold-plated and engraved receiver, blue barrel and lever with gold accents. Walnut checkered stocks. Original box and shipping carton.

2) .38-55 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N TSRM049. Blue finish with gold accents, walnut checkered stocks. Original box and shipping carton.

New. One hundred fifty of these sets were sold to commemorate 150 years of Texas independence. They are housed in the original walnut display case with an ivory handled Bowie knife and include all original shipping boxes. All are in new condition. $3,000 - $5,000

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572 German Martini Schuetzen Rifle 8.15X46R caliber, 29.5” fluted with flat top and matted, S/N H21650. Top of barrel engraved and silver inlaid cherub with vines and flowers. Marked on the top of barrel and inlaid in silver Ant Haydt Aichach (Bavarian). Front adjustable for zero. Diopter sight with engraved base is adjustable for bull’s-eye and “field” targets. Receiver is relief-engraved with finely detailed images of a courtier and Schuetzen liesel on opposite sides. Specially ordered wood is nicely figured. Barrel retains 95% of the original bright blue finish. Receiver is very sharp and crisp with some muted case colors.

Buttstock and forearm with some nicks and dings. The action works; the set trigger needs some work. $3,000 - $5,000

573 * J.P. Sauer Over / Under Combination Gun 16 ga. over .30-06 caliber, 25.625” blue barrels, S/N 11423. Nickel scroll engraved receiver, rifle set trigger, walnut checkered stocks. Excellent condition with excellent bores. The only defects on this gun are two tight cracks in the buttstock where it meets the receiver. $1,500 - $2,500

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574 *Beretta Model 471 Silver Hawk Side-by-Side Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga. 28” barrels with 5 screw-in chokes, S/N S10499A. Blue barrels, nickel scroll engraved receiver, walnut checkered stocks, single trigger, selective safety, ejectors. Original hard carrying case. New. $2,500 - $3,500

575 *Cimarron Arms U.S. Team Model 1874 Creedmoor Sharps Rifle .45-70 caliber, 34” round barrel, S/N USA 14 of 500. Blue barrel, case colored receiver, Creedmore long range sight, spirit level front sight. Mfd. in Italy by Chiappa firearms to benefit USA shooting, the governing Olympic body for shooting. Original canvas and leather case with all papers. New. $1,000 - $1,500

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576 German Drilling Rifle 16 ga., side-by-side and the rifle caliber is unknown. (A chamber cast would be needed to determine the caliber.) It is a straight cartridge. Walnut stock and buttstock. All of the barrel finish has turned to a plum. Locks and frame have turned to a nice brown patina. Stock and forearm with some nicks and dings. $1,000 - $1,500

577 *J.P. Sauer Double-Barrel Shotgun .20 ga., 26” blued barrels, S/N 182596. Finely engraved case colored frame. Finely checkered forearm and finely figured buttstock. Horn buttplate. Barrels retain 98% of the bright original blue finish. Frame and triggerguard retain 98% of the bright case colors. Buttstock and forearm are excellent. $1,500 - $2,000

578 *Darne Faveraux Vitre Side-by-Side Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 27” barrels choked F/IM, S/N 21989. Blue barrels, engraved receiver featuring a dog running a rabbit on the left panel and a dog flushing a pheasant on the right panel. Walnut stocks, double triggers, retractable leather sling.

Very good condition with excellent bores. The barrels retain ca 90+% original blue with light rust pitting scattered about. The receiver has turned mostly to brown patina and the stocks are good with the checkering worn smooth and a poor repair to the toe. The buttplate is cracked at the toe. It appears to be mechanically sound. $1,000 - $1,500 162

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579 *Winchester Model 12 Pump Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrel (originally full choke, opened to Imp. Mod. and stamped on barrel), original “duckbill” vent rib, S/N 1911445. Blue finish, walnut stocks, added English buttstock, LOP 14” over Winchester rubber buttpad. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of an added professional re-blued finish and the wood is excellent. $800 - $1,200

580 *Winchester Model 62A Pump Rifle .22 LR caliber, 23” barrel, S/N 296795. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 85% original blue finish with most loss on the receiver tangs. The wood is very good with a few minor dings and scratches. $600 - $900

581 *Winchester Model 12 Trap Pump Shotgun 12 ga., 30” full choke solid rib barrel, S/N 1169876. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks, LOP 14.5” over Winchester solid rubber pad. Bottom of magazine tube marked “MODEL-12-TRAP.” Very good condition with an excellent bore. After careful examination this gun appears to be professionally refinished and may have been done at the Winchester factory. All markings are crisp and the wood is excellent with only minor dings and scratches. $800 - $1,200

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582 *Winchester Model 12 Custom Engraved Pigeon Grade Pump Shotgun 12 ga., 30” full choke “duckbill” vent rib barrel, S/N 1633680. Blue finish, high grade walnut checkered stocks. Custom engraved receiver featuring scroll engraving and ducks in flight on the left panel and pheasants on the right panel.

Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains all of a professionally added hot blue finish except for the receiver which is gray. The engraving is excellent quality and the stocks are excellent with only minor dings and scratches. This is a very nicely executed trap gun. $800 - $1,200

583 *Winchester Model 12 Pump Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrel with added vent rib, S/N 1898763. Blue finish, walnut stocks, LOP 14” over added Pachmayr pad.

Excellent condition with a very good bore. This gun retains nearly all of its added professional quality re-blued finish. $700 - $1,000

584 *Winchester Model 70 NWTF Banquet Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 21.75” barrel, S/N 35AZM06163. Blue finish, walnut fleur-de-lis checkered stock, gold NWTF logo on floor plate. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $600 - $900

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585 *Winchester Model 1892 High Grade Lever Action Rifle .45 LC caliber, 24” barrel, S/N NTH0118. Walnut checkered stocks, polished blue finish with engraved and gold inlaid receiver. Mfd. in Japan. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $700 - $1,000

586 *Hunter Arms Co. L.C. Smith Grade II Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrels choked F/F, S/N 313076. Blue/case colored finish, walnut checkered English-style stock, splinter forearm, extractors, 1907 date of mfg. Excellent refinished condition with excellent bores. It retains all of the restoration quality finish and the stocks are excellent. The metal surfaces, with the exception of some pitting on the bottom of the barrels at the breech, are smooth with crisp markings. This is an attractive and affordable American double gun. $1,000 - $1,500

587 *Parker VH Grade Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrels, S/N 197145. Very good condition with excellent bores. It retains ca 85% thinning original barrel blue with most loss at the breach end from carry wear. The receiver has been cleaned and the stocks are very good with only minor wear. $700 - $1,000

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588 *Remington Model 788 Bolt Action Rifle in Scarce 6MM Caliber 6mm Rem. caliber, 22” barrel, S/N A6157407. Blue finish, hardwood stock, sling swivels. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish and the stock rates very good with minor dings and scratches. $600 - $900

589 *Ruger Mini-14 Semi-Auto Ranch Rifle in Scarce .222 Caliber .222 caliber, 18” barrel, S/N 187-22574. Blue finish, hardwood stocks, 5-rd. magazine, sling swivels. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. Most of these rifles were made for export to South American countries and are scarcely encountered in the United States. $700 - $1,000

590 *Weatherby Mark V Bolt Action Rifle with Weatherby Scope .300 magnum caliber, 24” barrel, S/N P19723. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock with rosewood fore end tip and grip cap. Weatherby 2x7 variable power scope, Buehler rings and mounts. Very good condition with an excellent bore.

It retains ca 99% original blue finish and the stock is very good with some light scratches. The scope is excellent except the rubber around the eyepiece is torn. $1,000 - $1,500 166

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591 *Belgian Browning A-5 Sweet Sixteen Semi-Auto Shotgun 16 ga., 25.5” solid rib modified choke barrel, S/N 59315. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been factory refinished as marked on the shipping box and retains ca 98% of the blue. The wood rates excellent as refinished. $800 - $1,200

592 *HK Fabarm Classic Lion Grade I Side-by-Side Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 26” barrels with 5 choke tubes, S/N 807506. Engraved receiver, walnut stocks, single trigger, selective safety, ejectors, 14.25” LOP. Original hard case and papers. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500

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593 *Browning Model 53 Lever Action Rifle .32-20 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 03382NM3F7. Blue finish, high grade walnut checkered stocks. Original box. This gun remains in like-new unfired condition in its original box. It has one small ding on the buttstock. $600 - $900

594 *Winchester Model 12 Trap Pump Shotgun 12 ga., 30” full choke barrel with “duck bill” vent rib, S/N 1970751. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks, original Winchester red rubber recoil pad, 1971 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with most wear on the magazine tube. $600 - $900

595 *Winchester Model 12 Ducks Unlimited Commemorative Pump Shotgun 20 ga., 26” imp. cyl. vent rib barrel, S/N 93DU1150. Blued barrel, engraved “in the white” receiver with Ducks Unlimited scenes, high grade walnut checkered stocks. This gun remains in new unfired condition. $700 - $1,000 168

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596 *Winchester Model 12 Black Diamond Trap Pump Shotgun 12 ga., 30” full choke solid rib barrel with ivory beads, S/N 338289. High grade walnut checkered stocks, belly of receiver marked “TRAP”, Pachmayr pad. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 93% original blue finish with most wear on the magazine tube and very slight wear to the high edges. The stocks rate excellent and the checkering is still sharp. $1,200 - $1,800

597 *Winchester Model 1885 Lever Action Single-Shot Rifle .45-70 caliber, 28” barrel, S/N 00025NV856. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks, tang sight. Original box and papers.

This gun remains new unfired in the original box. $700 - $1,000

598 *Browning Model 53 Lever Action Rifle .32-20 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 02147NM3F7. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks; original box. This gun remains new unfired in the original box with only a couple of minor handling marks. $600 - $900 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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599 *Emil Kerner German Drilling 16 ga.x16 ga.x 7.7mm caliber, 26/75” barrel, S/N 11346. Scalloped boxlock receiver, game scene and floral engraving, walnut checkered stocks. Bullet trap on bottom of stock, Greener cross-bolt, cocking indicators, Greener-style safety.

Horn buttplate and triggerguard. Good to very good condition with very good bores. The buttstock has a chip at the toe and one where it meets the receiver on the left side. The forearm has a tiny chip on the top left side and the triggerguard is a poorly fitted replacement. It seems to be mechanically sound. This was a very high grade gun in its heyday, but it is well used and would be a good candidate for restoration. $1,000 - $1,500

600 *Browning Model 1885 High Wall Single-Shot Rifle .45-70 caliber, 28” octagonal barrel, S/N 02664NZ247. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has some minor dings and scratches in the wood and a couple of scratches on the barrel. $600 - $900

601 *Winchester Post ‘64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Weaver K4F Scope .30-06 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N G984134. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock; leather sling. Excellent condition with an excellent bore and only some minor dings and scratches on the stock. $600 - $900 170

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602 *Cimarron Arms Reproduction Henry Lever Action Rifle .45 LC caliber, 24” barrel, S/N W37516. Blue barrel, brass frame, walnut stock. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $700 - $1,000

603 *Cimarron Arms Reproduction 1866 Winchester SRC .38 spl. caliber, 16” barrel, S/N W00993. Blue barrel, brass frame, walnut stocks. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $700 - $1,000

604 *Winchester Model 75 Sporter Rifle .22 LR caliber, 24” select checkered walnut stock, S/N 34655. Period added Weaver B6 scope. This gun remains in like-new condition with an excellent bore and appears to be unfired. There is the tiniest bit of finish flaking from the triggerguard/ magazine well and only a couple of very minute dings on the stock. This is a minty little Winchester for the discriminating collector. $800 - $1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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605 *Parker Bros. C Grade Single-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., rare 34” barrel, S/N 182010. Blue/case color finish, upgrade checkered walnut stocks, LOP 13.75” over solid rubber pad. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains most of the original barrel blue which is thinning overall.

The receiver finish is mostly worn off with traces of original case colors in protected areas. The upgraded stocks rate excellent with a diamond-shaped black inlay in the belly of the fore end. $1,500 - $2,000

606 *Springfield Armory/NRA Camp Perry Shooting Match 100th Anniversary Commemorative National Match Semi-Auto Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 209803. Nickel finish, walnut stocks. There is a paper that describes this rifle as a “Traditional M1A Rifle, Special Edition - 100th Anniversary Camp Perry / NRA Competitive Shooting Sports.” This rifle was sold in 2008 on Gunbroker.com as a NRA fundraiser and brought $7026.09 New in a plastic hard case with all original papers. $2,000 - $4,000

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607 *L.C. Smith Olympic Trap Shotgun 12 ga., 32” full choke barrel, S/N 119575. Blue barrel, case colored receiver with light scroll engraving, walnut checkered stocks, LOP 14.25” over poorly fitted and deteriorated pad (LOP 13.5” over wood). Excellent condition with an excellent bore. One of only 662 produced, it retains ca 95% original barrel blue with some minor dings, scratches, and small rust pits. The receiver retains ca 99% original case colors and the opening lever remains right of center. The stocks rate excellent with only one or two minor dings. This gun has been a “safe queen” all of its life and has seen very little action. $1,500 - $2,500

608 *L.C. Smith Crown Grade Single-Barrel Trap Shotgun 12 ga., 32” barrel, S/N C82645. Blue barrel, case colored receiver, walnut checkered stocks, LOP 14.25” over added Morgan adjustable pad. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun has had an older refinish and retains ca 98% added barrel blue and ca 50% case colors. The wood rates excellent with an older professional refinish. $2,500 - $5,000

609 *Classic Doubles Model 101 Over/Under Shotgun 20 ga., 28” screw-in choke barrels with F/IC chokes. Blue barrels, coin finished engraved receiver, high grade walnut checkered stocks, pistol grip, LOP 14.5” over Old English pad. Original box. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun remains in ca 97% overall condition with almost no wear showing, but slight wear under the forearm on the barrels. $3,000 - $4,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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610 *Joseph Lang Single-Barrel Trap Shotgun 12 ga., 32” full choke barrel, S/N 16283. Blue octagonal-to-round barrel, case colored receiver, walnut checkered stock.

LOP 14.75” barrel, over added Morgan pad, barrel marked “Joseph Lang & Son, 102 New Bond St. London.” Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% rust blue barrel finish and ca 60% original receiver case colors. The walnut stocks rate excellent with only a tiny chip where the stock meets the receiver at the belly and a few minor dings. $2,000 - $3,000

611 *Atlas Single-Barrel Trap Shotgun 12 ga., 31.75” barrel choked IM, S/N 67607. Blue barrel, hand-filed rib, scroll engraved and coin finished receiver, single trigger, German silver pistol grip cap, walnut checkered stocks. Buttstock has an unmarked brass initial shield, LOP 13.25” over the wood, Morgan pad is missing but the base is present. 1966 date of mfg. in Italy by G. Gamba, top of chamber marked “Atlas Trap Gun” and has a gold “2.” Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% original finish with only some minor high edge wear and the gold plating on the front of the trigger is worn off. The wood is excellent with only a couple of minor dings. With a new pad this gun will be ready for the trap range. $700 - $1,000

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612 *Beretta Model SO5 Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 26” barrels choked IC/IM, S/N 39099. Blue barrels with hand-filed rib and ivory beads, receiver with detachable sidelocks and fabulously engraved floral and scroll patterns, pierced lever, finely checkered walnut stocks, pistol grip, LOP 14.25”, checkered butt, single selective trigger, ejectors, 2.75” chambers. Signed by master engraver Lauzoqui, Garcia import, 1971 date of mfg. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with excellent bores, this gun remains in 98+% overall condition in its original box. Own this fine shotgun for a fraction of the cost of a new one. $4,000 - $6,000

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613 *Beretta Silver Pediz Model 686 Sporting Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 28” barrels with screw-in chokes, S/N L73863B. Four choke tubes, single selective trigger. Original hardshell carrying case and papers. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun is in near-new condition with only a few minor dings in the wood. It is still tight and the takedown lever is right of center. $1,000 - $1,500

614 H. Faerber, Bremen Double-Barrel Shotgun 16 ga., 29” Damascus barrels choked IC/IM, S/N 148359. Case colored receiver. Very good condition with very good bores.

The left barrel has a shallow small dent but the barrels retain nearly all of the original Damascus pattern. The receiver retains ca 75% original case colors with most loss on the belly. The wood rates very good with minor dings and scratches. It has a unique lever safety on the left side of the receiver. $800 - $1,200 176

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615 *A.H. Fox Shotgun A Grade 12 ga., 28” barrels, S/N 25402. Engraved frame, blued barrels, cased colored frame. Checkered forearm and buttstock.

Entire shotgun has been professionally restored. A beautiful job. Buttstock has had a rubber recoil pad added. $1,500 - $2,500

616 *Parker GHE Grade Shotgun 12 ga., 30” blued barrels, S/N 236072. Special steel barrels, engraved frames, checkered forearm, checkered pistol grip stock with Pachmayr pad. Barrels retain over 90% of the original blue finish. Frame retains over 90% of the case colors with a rubbed spot on the forward part of the bottom of the frame. Buttstock and forearm with some nicks and dings and has darkened. $4,000 - $6,000

617 *L.C. Smith Skeet Special 12 ga., 30” blued barrels, S/N 107344. Engraved sidelocks. Marked on top of barrel L.C. Smith Skeet Special. Case colored frame and sidelocks, blue triggerguard, checkered beaver tail forearm and checkered pistol grip buttstock. With slightly oversized buttplate. 14.25” LOP, 3” drop. Barrels retain 95% of the original blue finish. Frame and sidelocks retain over 95% of the case colored finish. Buttstock has darkened with some nicks and dings. Forearm is lighter in color and has some nicks and dings. $2,000 - $3,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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618 *Winchester Model 21 Double-Barrel Skeet Shotgun 16 ga., 26” vent rib barrels choked WS1/WS2, S/N 14813. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks, LOP 14” over checkered butt, beavertail fore end. SST bottom of receiver marked “skeet.” Raybar front-bead and brass mid-bead. Good+ to very good condition with excellent bores, this gun retains ca 85% reblued finish, the wood is very good, but the forearm has a crack between the forearm iron and the release latch. $3,500 - $5,500

619 *Spectacular Ithaca Model 5E Single-Barrel Trap Shotgun 12 ga., 32” barrel, S/N 405095. Blue barrel, case colored and engraved receiver, highly figured walnut stocks with fleur-de-lis checkering. Receiver is engraved with scroll and vine pattern with left receiver panel featuring a gold inlaid pheasant in the field and right panel featuring a gold inlaid snipe. The receiver has light border engraving, triggerguard, fore end iron, takedown lever, top tang, barrel flats, and all screws feature light engraving. LOP 14.75” over original red rubber pad, raised vent rib. Bottom of receiver marked Made in U.S.A., Ithaca Gun Co., Ithaca, N.Y. This gun is stunning and appears to be unfired and in near-new condition. The only flaw is a tiny ding on the left side of the buttstock. The takedown lever is right of center and the original pad is like new. It appears this gun was purchased and sat aside its whole life. This is a chance to own one of the finest Ithaca 5E trap guns in existence. $3,000 - $5,000

620 *Robert Schuler Koln German Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 29.875” barrels choked F/F, S/N 4722. DT, ejectors, deep relief engraving featuring pheasants, ducks, snipes, a grouse, and a rabbit, all with a floral motif. Highly figured walnut stocks, horn buttplate. Very good condition with excellent bores. The stocks have been refinished with a gloss finish and are excellent with only a few minor dings and scratches. The buttplate is cracked and has worm damage. The bottom of the rib has a social security number engraved under the forearm and the forearm iron has a different serial number. $1,000 - $2,000 178

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621 *Ithaca Classic Doubles Knickerbocker Single-Barrel Trap Shotgun 12 ga., 34” full choke barrel, S/N 405740. Blue barrel, case colored receiver, hand filed rib, barrel with floral and vine engraving on the receiver and muzzle, receiver features floral and vine engraving with an oval on the right featuring a gold inlaid trap shooter and an oval on the left featuring a gold inlaid Indian shooting a bow. Highly figured walnut stocks with fleur-de-lis checkering, gold-plated trigger, gold inlaid initials “JJY” on the triggerguard, LOP 14” over Pachmayr decelerator pad. This gun appears to be unfired and in like-new condition. With limited production of 100 of these guns in 2003, the original price started at $9000.00 without engraving. This is a fine example of American gunmaking at an affordable price. It is truly a work of art. $4,000 - $6,000

622 *L.C. Smith Crown Grade Single-Barrel Trap Shotgun 12 ga., 32” full choke barrel, S/N 126111. Blue barrel, case colored receiver, replacement walnut checkered stocks, gold initials FEH on triggerguard, LOP 13.75” over added Pachmayr White Line pad. Very good condition with an excellent bore. The barrel has been re-blued and the lettering is legible but weak. The receiver is void of finish and all of the screws are “buggered.” The highly figured replacement stocks rate excellent, except for a tiny chip on the oversized pistol grip. $1,500 - $2,500

623 *Atlas Single Barrel Trap Shotgun 12 ga., 31.75” barrel choked F, S/N 67608. Blue barrel, hand-filed rib, scroll engraved and coin finished receiver, single trigger, walnut checkered stocks. Buttstock has an unmarked brass initial shield, LOP 13.75” over added Pachmayr decelerator pad. 1966 date of mfg. in Italy by G. Gamba, top of chamber marked “Atlas Trap Gun” and has a gold “2.”

Very good condition with an excellent bore. It remains in ca 80-90% original condition with overall even wear. The stocks rate very good with an added polyurethane finish. This gun shows a fair amount of use but still has a lot of life left. $700 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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624 *Greener Model GP Single Shot Shotgun in Original Case 12 ga., 30” full choke barrel, S/N 49164. Walnut checkered stocks, Martini action.

Original canvas covered carrying case. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retain ca 95% original blue finish with some high edge wear and slight wear on the lever. The wood is very good with light dings and scratches. $600 - $900

625 *Browning Citori Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 28” barrels with choke tubes, S/N 02686PN753. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks.

Browning luggage case. This gun is in excellent condition with excellent bores. It retains all of the original blue finish and has some minor dings and scratches on the stocks. $700 - $1,000

626 *Belgian Cordy Side-by-Side Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 28” vent rib barrels choked M/F, S/N 27631. Blue barrels, case colored boxlock receiver, DT, ejectors, walnut checkered stocks, checkered butt. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This is a nicely made boxlock side-by-side.

Antoine Cordy made barrels for Simmons and was a highly regarded maker from Liege, Belgium from 1924 until his recent death in his 90s. $700 - $1,000

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627 *B. Rizzini Model 792EML Over/Under Shotgun 20 ga., 27.625” barrels with open chokes, S/N 14209. Blue barrels, silver engraved receiver, walnut checkered stocks, adjustable comb, LOP 14” over Old English pad, single selective trigger. Original box, hard plastic carrying case. Very good condition with excellent bores. It remains in ca 98% overall condition with the only visible wear being a small scrape on the right side of the rib. The foam interior of the carrying case is deteriorating and flaking. $2,500 - $3,500

628 *Browning Grade V Model 12 Pump Shotgun 20 ga., 26” vent rib barrel choked mod., S/N 00720PN932. Game scene engraved receiver with 7 gold inlays of dogs and birds. High grade checkered walnut stocks. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $1,000 - $1,500

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629 *L.C. Smith Double Shotgun .20 ga., 28” barrels, S/N 30873. Marked on to of the right side of barrels at breech L.C. Smith-20 Ga - Field -FultonN.Y. USA. Marked L.C. Smith on both of the sidelocks. Double triggers. Blued barrels, case colored locks. LOP 14”, Checkered forearm and checkered pistol grip stock with hard rubber buttplate.. Barrels retain 85% of the bright blue finish with some thinning on both sides of the barrels at the breech. Frame is very sharp and crisp retaining 85% of the bright case colors. Stock and forearm retain most of the original finish with some scratches. $1,500 - $2,000

630 *Beretta Silver Hawk Double Shotgun 20 ga., 28” barrels, S/N S03985A. Single trigger, 14.5” LOP. Marked on the bottom of frame P. Beretta, Silver Hawk, also marked on both sides of the frame in a banner P. Beretta. Golden Hawk Head on the breakdown lever. Nicely engraved coined finish. High polished blued barrels, nicely checkered finely figured walnut stock and forearm.

Excellent to new. $1,500 - $2,500

631 *Winchester Model 12 Pigeon 12 ga., 30” full choke, S/N Y1970564. Blued finish with fleur-de-lis checkering. Winchester recoil pad. Frame engraved with ducks in flight. Pigeon engraved on bottom of magazine tube. Initials PKK in gold on triggerguard. Duckbill vent rib. Professionally upgraded and refinished. $1,000 - $2,000

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632 * Beretta A-391 Xtrema 2 Semi-Auto Shotgun 12 ga., 28” vent rib barrel with screw in choke, S/N AC094573, matte black finish, synthetic stocks Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has some light handling marks and scratches but is otherwise like-new condition. $700 - $900

633 *Browning High Grade Model 12 Pump Shotgun .28 ga., 28” barrel, S/N 03648NM972. Blue finish with 7 gold inlays and scroll and game scene engraving, high grade walnut checkered stocks, vent rib, modified choke. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in likenew condition with only some wear on the magazine tube. $800 - $1,200

634 *Marlin Model 1897 Century Limited 100 Year Commemorative .22 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 18970229. Blue finish with scroll engraving and gold accents, half-octagonal-half-round barrel, high grade checkered walnut stocks. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in near-new condition. $600 - $900 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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635 *J.G. Anschutz Model 1517 Bolt Action Rifle .17 HMR caliber, 23” barrel, S/N 3077699. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock; no magazine. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition. $600 - $1,000

636 *Remington Model 700 Bolt Action Rifle with Nikon Buckmaster’s Scope .223 caliber, 26” heavy barrel, S/N G6206341. Matte finish, Nikon 4.5-14 power scope with target knobs. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-new condition. $600 - $900

637 *Winchester Model 64 Lever Action Rifle .32 Win spl. caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 2092846. Blue finish, walnut stocks, 1955 date of mfg. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish with only a hint of loss on the bottom edges of the receiver. The stocks rate excellent with a few minor dings and scratches. $1,000 - $1,500

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638 *Winchester Model 71 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle .348 WCF caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 35664. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks, 1952 date of mfg., added Pachmayr pad. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 95% original barrel blue with a few spots on the barrel. The receiver retains ca 80% original blue with most loss due to thinning on the belly and the high edges. The wood is very good with an added coat of finish. $800 - $1,200

639 *Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. RBL Launch Edition Double Barrel Shotgun .20 ga., 28” barrels with 5 screw in chokes, S/N RBL001433. Blue barrels, coin finished rounded receiver with scroll engraving, single selective trigger, select walnut checkered English stock, beavertail fore end.

Original luggage case with cleaning rod, snap caps, oiler, shooting glasses, cleaning accessories. This gun remains in new unfired condition. $3,000 - $4,000

640 *Sig Arms Aurora TR40 Gold Over/Under Shotgun 20 ga., 26.5” barrels with screw in chokes, S/N EX03422.

Blue/case colored finish with gold pheasants on left receiver flat and gold grouse on right receiver flat, walnut checkered stocks, single selective trigger. Factory aluminum carrying case, original manual. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun remains in like-new condition. $2,000 - $3,000

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641 *Sig Arms Aurora TR40 Gold Over/Under Shotgun 28 ga., 26.5” barrels with screw in chokes, S/N EX03433. Blue/case colored finish with gold pheasants on left receiver flat and gold grouse on right receiver flat, walnut checkered stocks, single selective trigger. Factory aluminum carrying case. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun remains in like-new condition. $2,000 - $3,000

642 *Benelli Legacy Sport Semi-Auto Shotgun 12 ga., 30” vent rib barrel with 5 screw in chokes, S/N F245135.

Walnut checkered stocks, nickel engraved receiver. Original hard plastic carrying case and papers. New. $800 - $1,200

643 *Kimber Model 22 Classic Bolt Action Rifle with Leupold VXI 2-7X33 Scope .22 LR caliber, 22” barrel, S/N KA15043. Matte finish, walnut checkered stock, Leupold VX-1 2-7x33mm scope. Original box, papers and test target. New. Kimber rifles are known for their quality and accuracy and this one is no exception. The 50-yard test target has a 5-shot group which can be covered with a dime. $1,000 - $1,500 186

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644 *Weatherby Mark V Lazermark Bolt Action Rifle .270 Wby. magnum caliber, 26” barrel, S/N BW009568. Walnut laser-carved Monte Carlo stock with rosewood fore end tip and gripcap. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired but remains in like-new condition. $800 - $1,200

645 *Kimber Model 84M Classic Bolt Action Rifle with Bushnell Elite 3200 4-12X Scope .243 Win caliber, 22” barrel, S/N KM25465. Matte finish, walnut checkered stock, Bushnell 4-12x40mm scope with adjustable objective. Original box and papers. New. $1,200 - $1,500

646 *Kimber Model 84 Bolt Action Rifle with Nitrex 3-9X Scope .257 Roberts caliber, 22” barrel, S/N KM29035. Stainless steel finish, synthetic stock. Original box and manual. New. $1,200 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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647 *Belgian Browning BAR Grade II Semi-Auto Rifle 7mm Rem. magnum caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 25887M74. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks. Original box. New. $700 - $1,000

648 *Weatherby Athena D’Italia Side-by-Side Shotgun 12 ga., 28” barrels with 3 screw in chokes, S/N FS0963. Walnut checkered stocks. Original carrying case and papers. New. $2,000 - $2,500

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649 *Krico Model 600 Bolt Action Rifle .270 caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 184459. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock, Conetrol scope bases, double set triggers.

Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $700 - $1,000

650 *Steyr Model SSG 69 PIIK Bolt Action Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 19” hammer-forged barrel, S/N 277461. Matte black finish, camo stock, double-set triggers, 2 magazines, bipod, 30mm detachable see-through scope rings. Original box and papers. New. $1,500 - $2,000

651 *Ithaca SKB Model 200E Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga., 28” barrels choked mod/full, S/N S5209464. Walnut checkered stocks, single selective trigger, ejectors, added Pachmayr White Line pad, 14.375” LOP. Excellent condition with excellent bores. The receiver is tarnished and should clean to like new condition. The stocks are excellent with some minor dings and scratches. $600 - $1,000

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652 *Parker SC Grade Single-Barrel Trap Shotgun .12 ga., 32” barrel, S/N 23814. Engraved frame, blued barrel, checkered walnut stock with pistol grip, checkered forearm. White line rubber pad, LOP 14.25”, 2” drop at the heel and 1.75” at the cheek. Full choke. Barrel retains most of the original blue finish. Frame is very sharp and crisp retaining 25% of the case colors thinning. Stock and forearm are excellent with minor dings. Two small minute cracks where the forearm meets the forearm iron. Bore is excellent. $2,000 - $3,000

653 *L.C. Smith Double-Barrel Shotgun Specialty Grade 12 ga., 32” barrels, S/N RE 96225. Engraved side locks and frame. Custom Monte Carlo buttstock with Morgan pad and checkered beaver tailed forearm. LOP 14.25” and drop 2.25” at the butt. Barrels retain 98% of the original blue finish. Locks and frame retain traces of case colored finish with very sharp and crisp appearance. Buttstock and forearm are excellent. $1,000 - $1,500

654 *BSA Over/Under Shotgun .410 ga., 28” barrels, S/N 230847. Engraved frame and sidelocks. Finely checkered straight-grip buttstock with checkered forearm. Coin finished frame. Housed in a fine leather case. New, unfired. $1,500 - $2,000 190

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655 Cased Set of U.S. Marshall’s Shiloh Sharps Rifles .45/70 caliber, 22” round barrel, S/N USM 329. Plus, .45-70 caliber, 30” octagonal barrel, S/N USM 329. Both rifles are nicely done and finished in blued and case hardened colors. Housed in a very nice walnut case especially made for the rifle and carbine with a U.S. Marshall badge inlaid in the buttstock of each rifle. These were made by the Shiloh Rifle Company, Farmingdale, NY. New. $3,000 - $5,000

656 *Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrels choked F/IM, S/N 27222S4. Blue barrels, engraved gray finish receiver signed R. Dewil, FKLT. High grade walnut checkered stocks, LOP 13.75” over Pachmayr pad, single selective trigger, 1974 date of mfg. Naugahyde Browning luggage case; Original manual. Very good condition with excellent bores. It retains ca 97% original blue barrel finish with some loss from the forearm sliding forward for removal. The gold trigger retains ca 50% gold plating, while the receiver retains all of its original gray finish. The stocks are in excellent condition showing minimal wear. $4,500 - $6,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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657 *Beretta Model SO3 Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrels choked F/IM, S/N 39159. Blue barrels with ivory beads, sidelock receiver with floral and scroll pattern engraving, finely checkered walnut stocks, LOP 14.375” over Pachmayr pad, pistol grip, single selective trigger, ejectors, 2.75” chambers, Garcia import, initials AMW gold inlaid on triggerguard, 1971 date of mfg. Original box and papers, Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun remains in 98+% overall condition in its original box. $3,500 - $5,500

658 *Stoeger Single-Barrel Trap Shotgun 12 ga., 32” full choke vent rib barrel, S/N 38933. Blue barrel case colored and lightly engraved receiver, walnut checkered stocks, LOP 14.5” over added Pachmayr pad, single trigger, ejector. Excellent condition with an excellent bore.

This gun retains circa 95% barrel blue with some pitting with approximately 3” of light to moderate pitting along the right side of the barrel rib, otherwise this gun is in near-new condition. $600 - $900

659 *AYA Model 37 Super Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 28” barrels choked F/M, S/N 470764. Blue barrels, detachable sidelock receiver with scroll engraving and game scene engraving on the sidelocks; walnut checkered stocks. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun retains ca 99% original finish with no visible wear and appears to be unfired. $2,000 - $3,000 192

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660 *Belgian Browning Pigeon Grade Superposed Over/Under Shotgun 20 ga., 26.25” barrels choked SK/SK, S/N 3820V73. Blue barrels, coin finished receiver, highly figured walnut checkered stocks, new style skeet forearm, LOP 14.5” over original Browning pad, 1973 date of mfg. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun shows very little wear except for some minor loss where the forearm slides along the bottom barrel to break the gun down. $2,500 - $3,000

661 *Belgian Browning Diana Grade Broadway Trap Superposed Over/Under Shotgun 12 ga., 32” barrels choke F/M, S/N 1098S71. Blue barrel finish, engraved gray receiver signed by A. Campo, high grade walnut checkered stocks, LOP 14.5” over original Browning pad, 1971 date of mfg. Original manual and warranty papers; original Browning luggage case. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun remains in ca 98% original condition with only minimal wear. $3,500 - $5,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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662 *German Schuetzen Target Rifle 8 X 15.46 caliber, 32.5” octagonal barrel with flutes in the front and grooved top by the frame, no S/N. Checkered buttstock with ramhorn cheek piece. Case colored frame and blued barrel. Frame retains most of the case colors with a little fading toward the front of the frame. Barrel retains 95% of the original blue finish. Stock has some nicks and dings. A small splinter of wood missing from the right side of the forearm at the barrel in front. $1,000 - $1,500

663 *French Vouzelaud Double-Barrel 7-Pin Sidelock Shotgun 12 ga., 30” barrels choked M/IC, S/N GP1915. Blue barrels, coin finished receiver, finely checkered walnut stocks, LOP 15.25” over checkered butt, ejectors, double triggers, original leather luggage case with green felt interior, maker’s label and specification sheet, cleaning accessories, two-piece oak cleaning rod. Excellent condition with excellent bores.

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664 *German Single-Shot Stalking Rifle by Imman Meffert of Suhl .30 caliber, 25.5” octagonal barrel, S/N 449, blue barrel, case colored receiver, double-set triggers, cocking indicator, two-leaf rear sight, tang sight, four cartridge bullet trap, claw mounts, .75” sling swivels, steel buttplate, walnut checkered stocks. Very good condition with a very good bore. The barrel retains ca 90% original blue finish with most loss on the high edges and the wood rates very good with a .75”x.125” sliver missing on the left side of the bullet trap. The caliber is unknown but the bore measures approximately .308. The receiver features foliate engraving with a pronghorn on each side. It has only traces of the original case colors in protected places. $1,000 - $1,500

665 Belgian Pinfire Single-Shot 28 Gauge Shotgun 28 ga., 30.887” barrel, S/N 2198. Damascus barrel, case colored receiver, walnut checkered stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece, barrel marked “Made in Belgium.” Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near new condition and shows almost no wear. $600 - $900

666 *Browning Model 65 Lever Action Rifle .218 Bee caliber, 24” barrel, S/N 01866PN167. Blue finish, walnut stocks. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 99% original blue finish and the stocks rate excellent with a few minor dings and scratches. $600 - $900

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667 *Parker Bros. SC Grade Single-Barrel Trap Shotgun 12 ga., 30” full choke barrel, S/N 234245. Walnut checkered stocks, blue vent rib barrel, case colored receiver, vintage Hawkins rubber pad, 14” LOP, 2” drop at heel, 1.5” drop at comb. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% original barrel blue and 50-60% original thinning case colors. The stocks are very good with some thinning to the original finish. $1,800 - $2,500

668 *Browning Custom Trophy A-Bolt Rifle with Leupold LPS Scope, .270 caliber, 24” tapered octagonal barrel, S/N 732022NP3T7. High polished blue finish with gold line accents, walnut checkered stock, Leupold 3.5-14x52mm scope. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition. The Leupold scope is their top-of-the-line product and remains in like-new condition. $1,200 - $1,500

669 *Winchester Y Model 12 Trap Pump Shotgun 12 ga., 30” full choke barrel, S/N Y2003471. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks; added Kickeez rubber pad, added trigger shoe. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is re-blued and retains ca 97% of that finish. The stocks are excellent, but the forearm has a small chip on the right side at the top. The pad has a .25”x 1” chunk missing. $700 - $1,000

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670 *Winchester Model 70 XTR Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle .257 Roberts caliber, 22” barrel, S/N G1628991. Walnut checkered stock. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-new condition with almost no wear. $600 - $900

671 *Remington Model 788 Bolt Action Rifle in Scarce .30-30 Caliber .30-30 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 034272. Blue finish, walnut stock. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 99% original blue finish and the stock rates excellent. $600 - $900

672 *Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Trapper Carbine, Texas Rangers 150th Year Commemorative .30-30 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N RA11. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks. Original walnut display case with Texas Ranger badge and commemorative plaque which reads “Number 11 of a limited edition of 150 carbines designed and custom built for The Texas Rangers 150th Anniversary by Winchester;” includes all papers. New with some minor dings on the forearm. $1,000 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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673 *Winchester Grand European Featherweight Over/Under Shotgun` 20 ga., 25.5” barrels choked IC/MOD, English checkered walnut stock and forearm, original box and papers. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun is like new in the box. $2,000 - $3,000

674 *Investment Arms 1 of 1 Blackhawk County Iowa Friends of NRA Commemorative Double-Barrel Coach Gun 12 ga., 20” barrels, S/N 04C4751. Gold-plated finish with silver and black accents. Sold in 2008 as a fundraiser for Friends of NRA on Gunbroker; housed in its original canvas-covered carrying case. New. $1,000 - $1,500

675 *Sako AIII Custom Bolt Action Rifle with Leupold Vari-X III Scope 7mm Rem. magnum caliber, 28” heavy barrel with custom muzzle break, S/N 557824. Leupold VXIII 6.5x20 power scope with adjustable objective, Redfield rings and mount. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun was sent to a custom rifle shop and has had $1800 worth of upgrades. Unfortunately, the documentation has been misplaced. The rubber buttpad has deteriorated. $1,500 - $1,800 198

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676 *Springfield Armory Socom II Semi-Auto Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 16” barrel, S/N 206637. Vltor quad rail, Trijicon front night sight. Original box and papers. New. $1,800 - $2,500

677 *Springfield Armory Socom II Semi Auto Rifle .308 Win caliber, 16” barrel, S/N 211534. Urban camo stock, Vltor quad rail, Trijicon front night sight. Original box and papers. New. $1,800 - $2,500

678 *Merkel K1 Single Shot Rifle with Swarovski Scope .270 Win. caliber, 24” barrel, S/N K2031. Blue barrel, game scene engraved and nickeled receiver; Swarovski 3-10x42mm Habicht scope. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in like-new condition. $2,500 - $3,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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680 *FN FS2000 Semi Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N 026519. 30-rd. magazine, cleaning kit, original box and manual. New. $1,500 - $2,000

681 *FN PS90 Semi-Auto Rifle 5.7x28 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N FN057145. Matte black finish, green furniture, 50-rd. magazine. Original box. New. $1,500 - $2,500

682 *Springfield Armory M1A Loaded National Match Semi-Auto Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 211726. Walnut stock, stainless steel National Match barrel. Original box and papers. New. $1,500 - $2,500 200

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683 *Armalite AR-10 Semi-Auto Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 16” barrel, S/N US311889. Matte black finish, green furniture. Original hard plastic carrying case and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired but remains in like-new condition. $1,500 - $2,000

684 *FN FNAR Semi-Auto Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 20” barrel, S/N 319MP01387. Matte black finish, synthetic stocks, flat top scope rail, 3-rail accessory system, 20-rd. magazine. Original hard plastic carrying case, manual and all additional accessory stock pieces. New. $1,000 - $1,500

685 *DPMS LRT-SASS Semi-Auto Sniper System Rifle .308 caliber, 20.5” barrel, S/N 25798. Two twenty-round magazines, cleaning kit, bipod. Excellent condition with excellent bore. Has been shot but remains in like-new condition. $2,000 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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686 *DPMS LR-308 Long Range Semi-Auto Target Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 24” 1-in-10” twist barrel, S/N 15644. Flat top receiver, two 20-rd. magazines. Original hard plastic carrying case, cleaning kit, all papers. New. $1,200 - $1,800

687 *DPMS LR-308 Semi-Auto Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 16” M4 barrel with Panther flash hider, S/N 1769. Flat top receiver, quad rail system, collapsible stock, two 20-rd. magazines. Sling, cleaning kit, original hard plastic carrying case and all papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired but remains in near-new condition. $1,500 - $1,800

688 *Stag Arms Stag-15 AR15 Semi-Auto Rifle .556 caliber, 17.5” barrel, S/N 141655. Comes with a thirty-round clip. Excellent condition; has been shot but in like-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500 202

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689 *Armalite AR-10 Semi-Auto Rifle with Eotech Sight 7.62 caliber, 18” barrel, S/N 306957. With E O Tech sight, extra mount and two clips: one 20-round and one 10-round magazine. Excellent condition with excellent bore. $1,500 - $2,000

690 *FN Self-Loading Police Semi-Auto Shotgun 12 ga., 18” barrel, S/N 11BMR02254. Matte black finish, screw-in chokes, removable rear sight, flat top receiver. Original hard plastic carrying case. New. $800 - $1,200

691 *Armalite AR-10 Semi-Auto Rifle with Eotech Sight .308 Win. caliber, 16” barrel, S/N US310203. Matte black finish, green furniture, two 20-rd. magazines. Original hard plastic carrying case and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in likenew condition. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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692 *Sig 556 Swat Model Semi-Auto Rifle with Extras 5.56 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N JS013288. Quad rail system, Magpul collapsible stock, front pistol grip with Sig tactical flashlight. Original hard carrying case and papers. New. $1,500 - $2,000

693 *DPMS A-15 Semi-Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 16” M4 barrel, S/N FH26662. Two 30-rd. magazines, sling, cleaning kit, collapsible stock. Original hard carrying case and papers. New. $1,000 - $1,500

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694 *Bushmaster Custom Shop XM15-E2S Semi-Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 18” barrel, S/N BFI550297. Quad rail system, flip-up front and rear sights, Magpul PRS adjustable buttstock, Magpul pistol grip, two 20-rd. magazines, two 30-rd. magazines. Original custom shop hard plastic carrying case, nylon carrying case; all original papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $3,500 - $4,500

695 *DPMS LRT-SASS Semi-Auto Sniper System Rifle with Leupold Tactical Scope .308 Win. caliber, 18” barrel, Panther flash hider, S/N 20468. Quad rail system, Harris bipod, Vltor collapsible stock, tactical pistol grip, Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14 adjustable power scope, two 20-rd. magazines. Original carrying case and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $2,000 - $3,000

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696 *Thompson Model 1927A1 Semi-Auto Rifle .45 ACP caliber, 16” barrel, S/N KH2545. Blue finish, walnut stocks; three 30-rd. stick magazines, one 50-rd. drum magazine. Original hard plastic carrying case. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500

697 *FN SCAR 16S Semi-Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N LC10074. Three 30-rd. magazines, flip up sights, 6-position collapsible folding stock. Hard plastic carrying case and papers. New. $3,000 - $4,000 206

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698 *Robinson Armament XCR-M Semi-Auto Rifle .308 caliber, 18.6” barrel, S/N XL02672. Side-folding stock, folding sights. Original hard carrying case and papers. New. No magazine present. $1,500 - $2,000

699 *Armalite M15 Semi-Auto Rifle 5.56 caliber, 16” M4 barrel, S/N US153418. Collapsible stock, two 30-rd. magazines. Sling, hard plastic carrying case and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $1,200 - $1,800

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700 *Sig 556 Semi-Auto Rifle with Side-Folding Collapsible Stock 5.56 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N JS014885. Earth-tone finish, 30-rd. magazine. Original hard carrying case and papers. New. $1,500 - $2,000

701 *Springfield Armory Socom 16 Semi-Auto Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 16” barrel, S/N 166791. 20-rd. magazine, original box and papers. New. $1,500 - $2,000

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702 *Barrett M82A1 .50 BMG Semi-Auto Rifle with Leupold Mk4 Tactical Scope .50 caliber, 32” barrel with muzzle brake, S/N 21790. Matte black finish, with bipod. Like-new condition; may have been fired. $8,000 - $12,000

703 *Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Mid-Range Sporter Single-Shot Rifle .45-70 caliber, 30” barrel, S/N RB0387. Blue finish, walnut checkered stocks. Original hard carrying case and manual. New. $1,500 - $2,000

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704 *Rock River Arms LAR-15 Semi-Auto Rifle 5.56 caliber, 16” heavy barrel, S/N CM102489. Quad rail system, collapsible stock, 30-rd. magazine. Original carrying case and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500

705 *Rock River Arms LAR-458 Semi-Auto Rifle .458 Socom caliber, 16” barrel, S/N CM130427. Original carrying case and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $1,500 - $2,000 210

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706 *Smith & Wesson M&P15 Semi-Auto Rifle 5.45x39 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N SW86031. Flat-top receiver, collapsible buttstock, four 30-rd. magazines. Sling, original hard carrying case. New. $1,000 - $1,500

707 *Arsenal Bulgaria SLR 107FR (AK-47) Semi-Auto Rifle 7.62x39 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N AD470421. Matte black finish, Tapco desert tan furniture, side folding stock, sling, flash hider. Original box. New. $700 - $1,000

708 *Zastava Yugoslavian M76 Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 22” barrel, S/N M760077. ZRAK ON-M76B sniper scope, walnut furniture, four 10-rd. magazines. Plastic carrying case. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $700 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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709 *Marlin Model 1895 Ohio Bald Eagle 1 of 10 Commemorative Lever Action Rifle .45-70 caliber, 22” barrel, S/N 00014087. Gold- and silver-plated finish, carved walnut stocks. Canvas-covered carrying case and papers. New. $1,500 - $2,500

710 *DPMS A-15 Ace M4 Socom Semi-Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N F105314K. M4 configuration with detachable carrying handle, M4 barrel, and retractable stock, two 30-rd. magazines. Sling, hard carrying case and papers. New. $1,000 - $1,500

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711 *Sig 556 Semi-Auto Rifle with Red Dot Sight 5.56 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N JS013300. Collapsible stock, 30-rd. magazine, Sig model STH-400A red dot sight. Original hard carrying case and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $1,000 - $1,500

712 *Sig 556 Semi-Auto Rifle with Side-Folding Stock 5.56 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N JS013716. Matte black finish, side folding collapsible stock, 30-rd. magazine.

Original carrying case. New. $1,000 - $1,500

713 *Sig 556 Semi-Auto Rifle with Eotech Sight 5.56 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N JS011771. 30-rd. magazine, Eotech sight, Grip-Light flashlight, collapsible stock. Original hard carrying case and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $1,500 - $2,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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714 *DPMS Panther A-15 Semi-Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 20” barrel, S/N F082625. Two 30-rd. magazines. Cleaning kit, original hard carrying case and papers.

Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500

715 *Bushmaster Carbon 15 Semi-Auto Rifle 9mm caliber, 16” barrel, S/N E18750. Flat-top receiver, collapsible stock, 30-rd. magazine. Original hard carrying case and original papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $800 - $1,200

716 *Springfield Armory M1A National Match Stainless Semi-Auto Rifle .308 Win. caliber, 22” stainless steel National Match barrel, S/N 212640. Walnut stocks. Original hard plastic carrying case and papers. New. $1,500 - $2,000 214

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717 *DPMS A-15 The Agency Semi-Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 16” barrel, S/N F049117. Eotech sight, Surefire flashlight, two 30-rd magazines, 1-in-9” twist barrel. Cleaning kit, original hard carrying case and papers. New with some minor handling marks on the barrel. $1,500 - $2,000

718 *Heckler & Koch HK93 Semi Auto Rifle .223 caliber, 18” barrel, S/N A125563. Matte black finish, Williams set trigger, target grip, paddle mag release, HK21 cheek piece, date code IB, 30-rd. magazine. Hard carrying case. Very good to near excellent condition with an excellent bore. It has some scratches from a previously added claw mount scope base. The rest of the rifle is excellent overall. $2,500 - $3,500

719 *CZ Bobwhite 202B Side-by-Side Double-Barrel Shotgun 16 ga., 26” barrels choked IC/Mod, S/N 06C5240. Double triggers, walnut stocks, English stock. Original box and manual. New. $600 - $900 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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720 *CZ Ringneck 201A Side-by-Side Double-Barrel Shotgun 20 ga., 26” barrels with 5 screw-in chokes, S/N 07C4590. Single trigger, selective safety, walnut stocks. Original box and manual. New. $600 - $900

721 *Bernadelli Roma 3 Side-by-Side Double-Barrel Shotgun .16 ga., 26.875” barrels choked F/IC, S/N 209465. Blue barrels, case colored sidelock receiver with light border and floral engraving, single trigger, English checkered stock, checkered splinter forearm. Original box. Excellent condition with excellent bores. This gun rates ca 99% overall condition with almost no wear. $800 - $1,200

722 *Ruger Model 77 Magnum Bolt Action Rifle .458 Lott caliber, 23” barrel, S/N 750-07203. Blue finish, walnut checkered stock with ebony fore end tip, quarter rib, 3-leaf express sights, sling swivels, scope rings. Original box and papers. New. $800 - $1,200 216

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724 *Colt Officer’s ACP Commencement Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N FA00290. High-polished blue finish with silver and nickel accents, ivory grips. Original walnut Colt custom shop display box. New. $1,000 - $1,500

723 Large Browning Gun Safe 69” height x 39” width. Model #S47F. Burgundy color exterior with image of a buck painted in gold. Excellent. $1,500 - $2,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

725 *Colt WWII Asia/Pacific Theater Commemorative Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 1161PTO. Nickel finish, walnut grips. Original display case. New. $800 - $1,200 MAY 1-2, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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727 *Colt 3RD Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N S42482A. Blue/case colored finish, custom mammoth ivory grips. Original hard rubber grips, original box and papers. New. $800 - $1,200 726 *Colt Consecutive Pair of Single Action Army Revolvers .38-40 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N S48088A & S48089A. Blue/case color finish, hard rubber grips. Original boxes with outer white sleeves and papers. New. $1,800 - $2,500

729 *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .32-20 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N S56502A. Blue/case color finish, hard rubber grips. Original box, papers, and white outer sleeve. New. 728 *Colt 3RD Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N S42993A. Blue/case color finish, custom mammoth ivory grips with Colt medallions, original hard rubber grips.

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730 *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army The Peacemaker Revolver with Gold Accents .45 LC caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N S46577A. Blue/case color finish with gold accents. Original box, papers, and outer white cardboard sleeve. New.

731 *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army The Peacemaker Revolver with Gold Accents .45 LC caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N S54993A. Blue/case color finish with gold accents, limited edition one of only 75. Original box, papers, and white outer sleeve. New.

$1,200 - $1,800

$1,200 - $1,800

732 *Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Pre-’27 Double Action Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 8.375” barrel, S/N S95465. Blue finish, yellow gold and rose gold inlays featuring an eagle in flight and flowers on the left side of the frame and a cowboy on a bucking bronco and flowers on the right side, scroll and floral engraving with borders on the balance, mother of pearl grips, 5-screw frame. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is superbly embellished and the work is top notch. The engraving is cut into the original blue finish and left in the white. The gold inlays show exquisite detail and the mother-of-pearl grips are excellent with no chips or cracks. This gun is a work of art! $3,000 - $5,000

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733 *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army 175th Anniversary Commemorative Revolver .45 LC caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N S65661A. High-polished blue finish with gold accents commemorating Colt’s 175th year. Original box and papers. New. $1,500 - $2,000

734 *Colt Single Action Buntline Scout Revolver .22 LR caliber, 9.5” barrel, S/N 73195F. Blue finish with gold and nickel accents. Housed in an original Colt box numbered to another gun, original manual, warranty card. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It has some very light muzzle wear and the cylinder has some light rust overall. The box is tattered and has been taped. $700 - $1,000

735 *Engraved Colt Model 1908 Semi-Auto Pistol .25 ACP caliber, 2” barrel, S/N 317880. Blue finish, mother-of-pearl grips.

Period box and manual numbered to another gun. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been expertly engraved and professionally re-finished. $800 - $1,200 220

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736 *Colt Mk IV Series 80 Custom Engraved Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N FG03023. Blue finish, mother-of-pearl grips, finely executed scroll engraving, Wilson Combat Novak style sights. Custom wooden display case with lower drawer and extra magazine; key is present. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of the added high-polished blue finish.

737 *Colt Mk IV Series 70 Government Model BATF Commemorative Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 34578B70. Blue finish with gold accents and gold-plated pewter grips. Original walnut display box. New condition with a small amount of the gold worn off the right side of the slide. $1,000 - $1,500

$1,000 - $1,500

738 *Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol in Original Box .22 LR caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N 226338S. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips.

Original box numbered to the gun, original manual, papers, and factory test target. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This is a crisp example retaining ca 99% original blue finish and excellent grips. It would be hard to find a better example. $1,200 - $1,500

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739 *Colt Diamondback Double-Action Revolver .22 LR cal., 4” barrel, S/N D80796. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 97% original finish due to muzzle wear. The grips are very good with several small scratches on the butt. $800 - $1,200

740 *Colt Gold Cup National Match Semi-Auto Pistol in Original Box .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 9741. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box, manual, test target, warranty card. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. his gun would be in like-new condition except for two small rust pits, one on each side of the slide. $1,000 - $1,500

741 *Colt Officer’s Model Double-Action Revolver .22 LR caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 21071. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, 1939 date of mfg.; the butt of the gun is engraved “P. T. Proctor.” Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 97% original blue finish with high edge wear and the grips are near excellent with a small chip on the bottom of the left panel. $800 - $1,200

742 *Series 80 Colt MKIV Gold Cup National Match .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N RSG409. High-polished stainless steel finish, walnut checkered grips, adjustable rear sight, adjustable trigger, jeweled hammer, 2 magazines.

Original box and manual. New. $1,000 - $1,500

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744 *Colt Lightweight Defender Series 90 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 3” barrel, S/N 9DR01526. Stainless steel finish, Hogue wrap-around grip, 3-dot sights. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $600 - $900

743 *Colt Government Model Series 80 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N CV30313. Stainless steel finish, pearlite grips, 3-dot sights, the top of the slide has a silver Colt pony and serpentine Colt logo. Gun is housed in a walnut Colt custom shop glass-top display box. New. $700 - $1,000

746 *Colt Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 247839-C. Blued and parkerized finish with black checkered plastic grips. Excellent overall retaining over 95% of the original finish. Grips are excellent. $900 - $1,200 745 *Colt 3RD Generation Single Action Army Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 4.85” barrel, S/N S43004A. Blue/case color finish, stag grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun appears to be unfired and shows no wear. $800 - $1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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747 *Colt Lightweight Commander Semi-Automatic Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N 17270-LW. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, 1951 date of mfg. Excellent overall condition retaining ca 97% original blue finish with most loss from minor scratches in the finish, but not in the metal. The bore and replacement grips are excellent. $750 - $1,000

748 *Colt NRA Centennial Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N NRA3120. Blue/cc finish, walnut grips. Original walnut display case. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 99% original blue finish with slight muzzle wear. $800 - $1,200

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749 *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N SA45364. Blue/case colored finish, black hard rubber grips. Original box and papers. This gun remains in like-new condition with an excellent bore.

750 *Colt 3RD Generation Single Action Army Revolver .44 spl. caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N SA63404. Blue/case colored finish with nickel cylinder, black hard rubber grips. Original box and papers. This gun appears to be new unfired in its original box.

$700 - $1,000

$700 - $1,000

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751 *Colt 2nd Generation Buntline Special Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 12” barrel, S/N 25500SA. Blue/case colored finish, walnut grips, 1959 date of mfg.

Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has had an easy life and shows almost no wear. It remains in ca 99% overall condition. $1,500 - $2,500

752 *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N SA43132. Nickel finish, walnut grips.

This gun remains in like-new unfired condition.

753 *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .357 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N SA48311. Blue/case colored finish, black hard rubber grips. This gun remains in new unfired condition.

$700 - $1,000

$700 - $1,000

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754 *Longhorn Edition Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver, One-of-a-Kind Distributor Sample .32-20 caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N S45769A. Blue/case color finish with gold frame screws and longhorn cattle around the cylinder, right side of barrel marked in gold “Long Horn Edition.” Letter addressed to Collector’s Firearms, Inc. stating this gun is a one-of-a-kind produced for Lew Horton Distributing.

Colt wood-grain box missing end flap. New. $1,500 - $2,000

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755 *Colt Python Double-Action Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 8” barrel, S/N K15480. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips.

Original box and papers. This gun remains in like-new unfired condition in its original box.

756 Colt Signature Series Walker Black Powder Revolver .44 caliber, 9” barrel, S/N 6944. Blue/case color finish, brass front grip strap, walnut grips. New.

$1,000 - $1,500

$600 - $900

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757 *Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N C199684. Blue finish, checkered walnut grips, 1941 date of mfg. Very good condition with a fair to good bore which may clean to better condition. It retains ca 95% original blue finish with mostly high edge wear and a 0.25” scratch on the right side of the frame. $2,000 - $2,500

758 *Colt Mark IV Series 70 Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 70G35588. Blue finish, Hogue wraparound rubber grip, ambi-dexterous safety, Smith & Wesson adjustable white outline rear sight, orange ramp front sight. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $700 - $1,000

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759 *Factory Engraved Colt Official Police .38 caliber, 2” round barrel, S/N 629886. Factory engraved, blue finish, ivory grips with medallions. In the original maroon cardboard box. With engraved tape on the top of box. Side label reads 2 Colt Official Police Revolver, and in label on the end of box states Ivory and Blue. Engraved on the bottom of the butt Is “John.” Revolver is very crisp with a mint look; retains most of the original bright blue finish. Cylinder has some traces of storage rust which has been carefully cleaned off. It has laid in this box forever. Grips are excellent. The front part of the lid is missing. Inside is an original target and shooting suggestions. 2” barrel official police revolvers are very scarce, and engraved guns with ivory grips in the original box rare among those. A very rare Colt revolver. $5,000 - $7,500

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760 *Colt Diamondback Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 2.5” barrel, S/N R39601. Blue finish, rubber grips with Colt medallions, added trigger shoe. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with a light turn mark on the cylinder. $800 - $1,200

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761 *Colt Series ‘80 MK IV Gold Cup National Match Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N SN18089. Adjustable rear sight, adjustable trigger. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun has several light scratches and handling marks, but nothing major. The grips are very good with light wear. $800 - $1,200

762 *Colt Series 80 Stainless 1991A1 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N CV01483. Matte stainless finish, rubber grips. Very good condition with an excellent bore.

763 *Colt Series 80 1991A1 Stainless Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N CV06309. Matte stainless steel finish, rubber grips. Very good condition with an excellent bore.

$700 - $1,000

$700 - $1,000

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764 *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Revolver .44 spl. caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N ,SA30280. Blue/case color finish, black hard rubber grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in near-new condition showing almost no wear.

765 *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .357 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N 65070SA. Blue finish, hard rubber grips. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains all of its added blue finish, but all markings are crisp and legible. The grips are excellent.

$700 - $1,000

$800 - $1,200

766 *WWI Colt 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 113700. Blue finish, faux tortoise shell and silver grips. Very good condition as refinished with an excellent bore and excellent grips. This appears to be a Springfield Armory frame mated to a Colt slide. $800 - $1,200

767 *Colt Officer’s Model Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 599769. Blue finish, aftermarket target grips, added trigger shoe. Original two piece wood-grain box. Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% original blue finish with some light muzzle wear and some minor high edge wear. The box is not numbered and has a couple of broken corners. $600 - $900

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768 *Colt MK IV Series 80 Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N SS14518E. Stainless steel finish, rubber grips, two 8-rd. magazines. Original box and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired but remains in like-new condition. $700 - $1,000

769 *Colt Model 1903 Semi-Auto Pistol in Original Box .32 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 471726. Blued finish with checkered wood grips and Colt medallions. Box has some scuffs with tape on the outer edges. Pistol retains 95% of the bright original blue finish. Grips are excellent. $1,200 - $1,500 770 *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .38-40 caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N S07741A. Nickel finish, custom stag grips, original walnut grips with Colt medallions. Original box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired but remains in near new condition. It has a few very light scratches in the nickel finish and a light turn ring on the cylinder. $800 - $1,200 232

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771 *WWII Remington Rand 1911A1 Semi-Auto Pistol with National Match Slide .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 954803. Commercial National Match slide and two-tone magazine. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $1,200 - $1,500 772 *Colt Model 1911 John M. Browning Commemorative Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N CJMBC0990. Blue finish with gold slide accents.

Original wood display case. New. $1,000 - $1,500

773 *Colt Custom Shop Government Model 100-Year Commemorative .38 super caliber, 5” barrel, S/N ELCEN7317. Nickel finish with gold accents, pearlite grips with Colt medallions, two magazines, slide marked on left side “COLT CUSTOM”, right side marked “100 YEARS OF SERVICE;” top of slide marked with “COLT U.S.A.” with rampant colt, Colt spire, both in gold and purple. Original box and papers. New.

774 *Colt 1911 100-Year Commemorative Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 19110033. High-polish blue finish, slide features scroll engraving and gold accents. Original box and papers. New. $1,200 - $1,500

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775 *Colt Double-Eagle Semi-Auto Pistol, Texas Department of Safety Test Gun with Factory Letter .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N DA05529. Stainless steel finish, black plastic grips, Colt factory later stating under “Special Features” - “Standard slide and frame markings.

With yellow tag on which is written in ink: “DA05529/ Texas Dept. Public Safety/ Austin, TX-1/2-89 Report DTD 11-8-89 HJW.” With red tag which is written in ink, the serial number, as well as single and double-action indents data in “inches” on one side and the serial number and trigger pull weights data in lbs. on the other. Without magazine. The letter also says “Remarks: Subject pistol was an experimental test pistol, with Texas Dept. of Public Safety history, kept by the Colt factory.” Housed in an original Colt blue two-piece box with Colt letter and the two afore mentioned tags. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun was shipped from the Colt factory to Greg Martin auctions in 2008. Here is a chance to own an historical Colt at an affordable cost. $1,000 - $1,500

776 *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .32-20 caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N S57094A. Blue/case color finish, hard rubber grips. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in likenew condition. $700 - $1,000

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777 *Colt 1911 American Historical Foundation Legacy Edition 1 of 1000 Rattlesnake Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N CV246485. Frame marked RS0374, stainless steel finish, high polished slide, gold accents, rattlesnake grips. Custom glass top walnut display box. New condition with a small scratch on the right side of the frame above the slide stop. $1,200 - $1,500

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778 *Colt 3RD Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 ACP caliber, with extra .45 LC cylinder, 4.75” barrel, S/N SA66147. Nickel finish, ivory grips. Colt Custom Shop wooden display box with The Colt Armory history book. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired with the long Colt cylinder, but still looks like a new gun. $1,500 - $2,000

779 *Browning Model 1911-22 100th Anniversary Semi-Auto Pistol and Fighting Knife Set .22 LR caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N 2011221300. Black finish with gold slide accents, walnut checkered grips. Original walnut display case. New condition with 2 small nicks in the finish on the front grip-strap. $700 - $1,000

780 *Colt Model 1908 Semi-Auto Pistol in Original Box .380 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 113473. Blued finish with checkered wood grips and Colt medallions. Box is in good condition, no tape. Two of the corners have splits. Original cleaning rod and tissue paper, original hanging tag. A note inside the box says the pistol was once the property of F.B. I. Agent Emrick Broward. $1,200 - $1,500 Detail SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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781 *High Standard Supermatic S-101 Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR caliber, 6.75” barrel, S/N 607367. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips.

Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 98% original blue finish and the target grips are excellent. $800 - $1,200 782 *Factory Engraved MK IV Series 70 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 22082G70. Blue finish, one-quarter coverage engraving.

Original box (missing end flap) and papers. Like-new condition with only a few minor scuffs in the finish on top of the slide. $1,500 - $1,800

783 *Mitchell Arms American Eagle Luger Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 4171. Stainless steel finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in like-new condition. $800 - $1,200

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784 *Ruger Three-Screw Blackhawk Single Action Revolver .44 magnum caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N 19979. Stag grips with Ruger medallions, flat top frame.

Housed in a Ruger yellow box with the original internal parts. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun appear to have been factory refinished with ca 98% blue finish. $700 - $1,000

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785 *Smith & Wesson Model 544 Texas Commemorative Double-Action Revolver .44-40 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N TWT3777. Blue finish, right side of barrel marked “1836 Texas 1986,” right side of frame with Texas logo. Original box, wooden display case, and shipping carton, cleaning kit. New. $700 - $1,000

787 *Smith & Wesson Model 53 Double-Action Revolver .22 jet caliber, 8.325” barrel, S/N K444026. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box. Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 93% original blue finish with many small marks down the right side of the barrel. There are no inserts present. $700 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

786 *Kimber Stainless Gold Match Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N K032211. Walnut checkered grips, adjustable sights, ambidextrous safety. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $800 - $1,200

788 *Springfield Armory Champion LW Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N LWB01860. Two-tone finish, rubber grips, two magazines. Original box and papers. New. $700 - $1,000 MAY 1-2, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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789 *Thompson Model 1927A1 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 caliber, 12” barrel, S/N KJ0408. Blued finish with 50-round drum magazine and two 30-round stick magazine. Walnut forearm. In the original plastic hard case. Retaining all of the original blue finish. Drum magazine has some rust staining from improper storage. Excellent bore. Like new. $1,000 - $1,500

790 *Dan Wesson Commander Classic Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N C80578CZ. Stainless steel finish, rosewood checkered grips, 2 magazines. Original box and papers. New. $900 - $1,200 238

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791 *Kimber Tactical Pro II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4” barrel, S/N KR78083. New in the box. $700 - $1,000

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793 *Kimber Tactical Custom II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N K250734. New in the box. $800 - $1,000

792 *Kimber Aegis II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3” barrel, S/N KUF3228. Two-tone finish, laminated grips, night sights.

Original box and papers. New. $700 - $1,000

794 *Kimber Pro Raptor II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4” barrel, S/N KR76799. Matte finish, walnut grips, night sights. Original box and papers.

New. $700 - $1,000 795 *Kimber Stainless TLE/RL II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N K212319. Stainless steel finish, rubber grips, night sights. Original box and papers. New. $800 - $1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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796 *Kimber Pro Covert II Semi-Auto Pistol with Laser Sight .45 ACP caliber, 4” barrel, S/N KR69018. Made in Yonkers, New York. Blued slide, brown frame with camouflage rubber grips.

New In the box. $900 - $1,200

797 *Kimber Ultra Carry Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3” barrel, S/N KU87006. Black finish with rubber grips. New in the box. $600 - $900

798 *Smith & Wesson Model 586 Kansas Highway Patrol Commemorative Double-Action Revolver .357 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N AJN8442. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips, scroll engraving. Oak display box and commemorative badge, made in 1987 to commemorate the Kansas Highway patrol 50th anniversary. New. $800 - $1,200 240

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799 *Colt Lightweight Defender Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3” barrel, S/N DR34020. Stainless steel finish, Hogue rubber grip, 2 magazines. Original box and papers. New. $900 - $1,200

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800 *Colt Custom Shop Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .38 super caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 2829324. High-polish royal blue slide with engraving and gold accents, matte finished frame, pearlite grips with Colt medallions, 2 magazines.

Original box and papers. New.

801 *Colt New Agent Series 90 Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N GT03162. Blue finish, rosewood checkered grips.

Original box and papers. New. $700 - $1,000

$1,200 - $1,800

802 *Colt New Agent Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3.25” barrel, S/N GT02994. Blue finish, rosewood checkered grips, 2 magazines. Original box and papers. New.

803 *Colt Commander Model Series 80 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N CJ35048. Blue finish, rosewood checkered grips, 2 magazines. Original box and papers. New.

$700 - $1,000

$700 - $1,000

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804 *Ed Brown Special Forces 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N 3996. Matte finish, rosewood checkered grips, night sights. Original pouch and paper. New. $1,750 - $2,250

805 *Ed Brown Executive Carry 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N 1548. Stainless steel finish, rosewood checkered grips, night sights. Original pouch and paper. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It has some minor rust pits on the slide serrations which will most likely clean up. $1,500 - $2,000

806 *Ed Brown Cobra Carry 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N 2074. Stainless steel finish, rosewood checkered grips. Original pouch and paper. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in near-new condition. $1,750 - $2,250 242

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807 *Ed Brown Cobra Carry 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N 2647. Matte finish, rosewood checkered grips, night sights. Original pouch and paper. Excellent condition with an excellent bore.

This gun has been fired, but remains in near-new condition. $1,750 - $2,250

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808 *Ed Brown Special Forces 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N 3997. Matte finish, rosewood checkered grips, night sights. Original carrying pouch and manual. New. $1,750 - $2,250

809 *Colt Government Model Custom Engraved Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 65992. Blue finish with gold line accents, faux ivory. Custom wood display box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun features beautiful high quality floral and scroll engraving and would make a nice addition to any collection. $1,500 - $2,500

810 *Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 15 Double-Action Revolver Inscribed to H.S. Proctor, U.S. Marshall .38 spl. caliber, 4” barrel, S/N K200660. Blue finish, walnut checkered diamond grips numbered to the gun, 5-screw frame. Inscribed on left side of the frame “To H.S. Proctor, U.S. Marshall, Mar. 14, 1954, Dick.” Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with just a hint of muzzle wear.

This is a nice gun which warrants further research. $700 - $1,000

811 *Browning Practical High Power Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 245NM36959. Two-tone finish, rubber grips. Original box. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition. $600 - $900

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812 *Kimber Pro TLE II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4” barrel, S/N KR140143. Matte black finish, night sights. Original box and papers. New. $600 - $900

813 *Springfield Armory EMP Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 3.125” barrel, S/N EMP21368. Two-tone finish, laminated checkered grips, Trijicon night sights, double magazine pouch. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun is in like-new condition. $600 - $900

814 *Kimber Desert Warrior Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N K239056. Dark earth finish, night sights. Original box and papers.

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815 *Smith & Wesson Custom Engraved Model 28 Double Action Revolver with Texas Ranger Provenance .357 magnum caliber, 4” barrel, S/N N589216. Satin nickel finish, deep relief scroll and vine engraving, ivory grips with a gold inlaid Texas Ranger’s badge on the right panel. This gun was purportedly owned by a former Texas ranger. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. The engraving is top quality and the ivory grips are excellent. $3,000 - $5,000

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816 *Vector Arms Uzi Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 10” barrel, S/N 501900. 25-rd. magazine, original box and manual. New. $1,000 - $1,500

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817 *Belgian Browning Hi Power Limited Series 1 of 125 Engraved Semi Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 511MX52645. Nickel finish, walnut grips, two 10-rd. magazines, engraved. Original box and papers, original cherry display box. New.

818 *Smith & Wesson Model 629 Double-Action Revolver .44 magnum caliber, 3” barrel, S/N CDZ0539. Stainless steel finish, wooden finger groove grips, un-fluted cylinder. Original box and papers; box marked **SPECIAL**. New.

$1,000 - $1,500

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819 *Beretta Model 81 300-Year Commemorative Semi-Auto Pistol .32 ACP caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N D80087W. Blue finish with gold accents, walnut grips, floral engraving. Original box and papers, no. 237 of only 300, mfg. in Italy. New.

820 *Sig P229 Elite Platinum Semi-Auto Pistol .40 S&W caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N AM78874. Two-tone finish, night sights, two 12-rd. magazines.

Original box and papers. New.

$600 - $900

$700 - $1,000

821 *Sig P220 Special Edition Texas Rangers Commemorative Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N TR002L. Highly polished blue slide, alloy frame, gold accents, walnut grips. Original box and papers. New.

822 *Smith & Wesson Model 29 Factory Engraved Double-Action Revolver .44 magnum caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N DAZ4128. Nickel finish. Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition.

$700 - $1,000

$800 - $1,200

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823 *Ruger Vaquero John Wayne Centennial Single Action Revolver .45 LC caliber, 4.75” barrel, S/N JW01189. Walnut checkered grips. Original box and papers. New. $800 - $1,200

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824 *Ruger Consecutive Pair of Engraved Vaquero Single Action Revolvers .45 LC caliber, 5.5” barrels, S/N 510-39967 and 510-39968. Stainless steel finish, factory scroll engraved. Original boxes and papers. New. $800 - $1,200

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825 *Magnum Research Desert Eagle Semi-Auto Pistol .50 AE caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 36201640. Nickel finish. Original box and papers. New. $800 - $1,200

827 *Magnum Research Desert Eagle Semi-Auto Pistol .44 magnum caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 38200015. Matte black finish. Original box and papers. New. $700 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

826 *Magnum Research Desert Eagle Semi-Auto Pistol .357 magnum caliber, 6” barrel, S/N 37204976. Matte black finish. Original box and papers. New. $700 - $1,000

828 *CZ Model 75 Tactical Sports Semi-Auto Pistol .40 S&W caliber, 5” barrel, S/N A585185. Two-tone finish, three 17-rd. magazines. Original box and papers. New. $800 - $1,200 MAY 1-2, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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830 *Smith & Wesson Engraved Model 66 Double-Action Revolver .357 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 57K6767. Stainless steel finish, full coverage engraving. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $800 - $1,200 829 *Smith & Wesson Model 627 Double-Action Performance Center Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 5” barrel, S/N PMA0001. Stainless steel finish, wooden finger groove grips. New. $500 - $700

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831 *Colt Custom Shop Government Model “100 Years of Service” Commemorative Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N FR29525E. High-polish blue finish slide, gold accents, ivory grips. Original box and papers. New.

832 *Smith & Wesson Model 629 .44 Magnum Hunter Performance Center Double-Action Revolver .44 magnum caliber, 8.75” barrel, S/N XMD0001. Stainless steel finish, laminated grips.

Original box, pouch, and papers. New.

$1,200 - $1,800

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833 *Smith & Wesson Model 29 50-Year Commemorative Double-Action Revolver .44 magnum caliber, 6.5” barrel, S/N MGM1318. Blue finish with gold S&W loge commemorating 50 years of the .44 magnum (1956-2006). Mahogany display box. New. $700 - $1,000

834 *Smith & Wesson Model 1911 Doug Koenig Performance Center Semi-Auto Pistol .38 Super caliber, 5” barrel, S/N DKC0117. Stainless steel finish, adjustable trigger, ambidextrous safety, adjustable rear sight, serrated grip-straps, beveled mag well, carbon fiber grips. Original box, pouch and papers. New. $800 - $1,200

835 *RARE Simson Suhl Makarov Semi-Auto Pistol 9x18 Makarov caliber, 3.75” barrel, S/N 000520. Blue finish, 2 magazines. Original box and manual. New.

836 *Ruger Consecutive Pair of SASS Vaquero Single Action Revolvers .357 magnum caliber, 4.75” barrels, S/N SASS03119 and SASS30120. Stainless steel finish. Original box and papers. New.

$800 - $1,200

$1,000 - $1,250

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837 *AWA Peacekeeper Factory Engraved Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC caliber, 5.5” barrel, S/N P1907. Nickel finish, ivory-colored polymer grips, 50% coverage engraving. Original box and papers. New.

838 *FN FNP-45 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5.25” barrel, S/N 61DZZ08754. OD green finish, three 15-rd. magazines. Original canvas carrying case and papers. New.

$1,000 - $1,500

$1,000 - $1,250

839 *Colt Anaconda Double-Action Revolver .45 LC caliber, 6” barrel, S/N MM66779. Stainless steel finish, rubber grips. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. $800 - $1,200 840 *Colt King Cobra Double-Action Revolver .357 magnum caliber, 6” barrel, S/N EC3693. Stainless steel finish, rubber grips. Original box and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition. $700 - $1,000 252

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841 *Colt Custom Shop Special Combat Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N SCGA3153. Two-tone finish, wooden checkered grips, 2 magazines.

Original box , white outer sleeve and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in like-new condition.

842 *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .44-40 caliber, 5.5’ barrel, S/N SA98018. Blue/case color finish, walnut grips with Colt medallions.

Original box and papers. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It has a faint turn mark and may have been fired, but this gun remains in near-new condition.

$1,000 - $1,500

$800 - $1,200

843 *Colt Gold Cup National Match Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N SN10666. Stainless steel finish, wood checkered grips. Original box and manual. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in likenew condition.

844 *Colt Trooper MK III Double-Action Revolver .357 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N 50396J. Blue finish, walnut checkered grips. Original box and papers.

Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun may have been fired, but remains in like-new condition.

$1,000 - $1,500

$600 - $900

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845 *Colt Python Elite Double-Action Revolver .357 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N PE05203. Stainless steel finish, laminated grips. Original box and papers.

Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been fired, but remains in near-new condition.

846 *Colt Combat Commander Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N FC29462E. Stainless steel finish, rosewood checkered grips, 2 magazines. Original box and papers. New.

$2,000 - $3,000

$700 - $1,000

847 *Colt Combat Commander Model Series 80 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N CJ35000. Blue finish, rosewood grips, 2 magazines. Original box and papers. New.

848 *Colt Custom Shop Combat Commander Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4.25” barrel, S/N RCC0132. High-polish royal blue finish, custom rosewood grips, 2 magazines. Original box, papers, and white outer sleeve. New.

$700 - $1,000

$1,000 - $1,500

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849 *Colt Custom Shop Government Model Talo Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 0354DDG. Royal blue slide with scroll engraving and gold accents, faux ivory grips, 2 magazines. Original box, white outer sleeve and papers. New. $1,200 - $1,500

851 *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Buntline Revolver .45 LC caliber, 12” barrel, S/N 18928SA. Blue/case color finish, walnut grips. Original wooden display case. Purportedly owned by a former Texas Ranger. New. $2,500 - $3,500

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850 *Colt WWII Commemorative Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N 1161ETO. Nickel finish. Original oak display case. New. $800 - $1,200

852 *Smith & Wesson Model 19 Texas Ranger Commemorative Double-Action Revolver with Knife and Book, 1 of 50 .357 caliber, 4” barrel, S/N TR130. Blue finish, 1 of 50 with Class A factory engraving. Original wooden display case and knife, pictorial edition book of Texas Ranger history.

New with a couple of small scratches on the left grip. $800 - $1,200 MAY 1-2, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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853 *Heckler & Koch P7M8 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm cal., 4” barrel, S/N 68183, 2 magazines, cleaning brush, takedown tool, manual, original box, 10/85 dated slide, HKI Columbus Ga. import Excellent condition with an excellent bore.

This gun retains nearly all of its original blue finish with only some slight high edge wear. $600 - $900

854 *Heckler & Koch SP89 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 8” barrel, S/N 21-20393. Matte black finish, KA date code. Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun remains in like-new condition. $4,000 - $5,000

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855 *Smith & Wesson Model 629 Performance Center Double-Action Revolver .44 magnum caliber, 7.5” barrel, S/N HAA2442. Stainless steel finish, laminated grips, original rubber grip included. Original box, pouch, and papers. New. $800 - $1,200

857 *Action Arms Uzi Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 4.5” barrel, S/N UP16547. Matte black finish, one 20-rd. magazine. Original box and papers. New. $800 - $1,200 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

856 *Colt New Frontier John Wayne “The Duke” Commemorative Single Action Army Revolver .22 LR caliber, 4.375” barrel, S/N DUKE695. Original wooden display box. New. $700 - $1,000

858 *AMT Pair of Silver Baller Semi-Auto Pistols from the Movie “Hitman” .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrels, S/N A16899 and A13227. Stainless steel finish, black grips with number 47, slides are engraved “Silver Baller” on left side and “45 ACP” on right side. Nevada leather double holster, housed in a black “Guardforce” briefcase. Excellent condition with excellent bores. These guns are in near-new condition. $1,000 - $1,500

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859 *DSA Brugger & Thomet TP9 Semi-Auto Pistol 9mm caliber, 6.25” barrel, S/N US07-10223. Matte black finish, 15- and 30-rd. magazines. Original carrying case and manual, Swiss mfg., DSA import. New. $800 - $1,200

860 *Kimber Ultra Covert II Semi-Auto Pistol with Laser Sight .45 ACP caliber, 3” barrel, S/N KU787701. New in the box. $900 - $1,200

861 *Kimber Stainless Pro TLE/RL II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4” barrel, S/N KR74133. New in the box.

862 *Kimber Gold Combat Stainless II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N K243390. Stainless steel finish. Original box and papers. New.

$700 - $1,000

$800 - $1,200

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863 *Kimber Tactical Ultra II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3” barrel, S/N KU78863. Matte finish, laminated grips. Original box and papers.

New.

864 *Kimber Ultra Raptor II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3” barrel, S/N KU80305. Matte finish, walnut grips, night sights. Original box and papers. New.

$700 - $1,000

$700 - $1,000

865 *Kimber Pro Crimson Carry Semi-Auto Pistol with Laser Sight .45 ACP caliber, 4” barrel, S/N KR80234. Two-tone finish, crimson trace laser sight. New in the box.

866 *Kimber Custom Crimson Carry II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 5” barrel, S/N K255116. Two-tone finish, crimson trace laser grip. Original box and papers. New.

$800 - $1,200

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867 *Kimber Aegis II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3” barrel, S/N KUF3328. Two-tone finish, laminated grips, night sights. Original box and papers. New. $700 - $1,000

868 *Kimber Ultra RCP II Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 3” barrel, S/N KU82484. Matte finish. Original box and papers. New. $600 - $900

869 *Sig P226S X5 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 caliber, 5” barrel, S/N U 776254. Nicely checkered wood grips with Sig Sauer logo. Matte finish.

New in the box.

870 *Sig P220 Equinox Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP caliber, 4” barrel, S/N G385736. Two-tone finish, 2 magazines. Original box and papers.

New.

$1,200 - $1,500

$700 - $1,000

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American History: Live Salesroom Auction June 21, 2013 10:00 a.m. EST

Selections from the lifelong Collection of Tom MacDonald including CDVs of Joshua and Thomas Chamberlain of the illustrious 20th Maine, with an emphasis on Gettysburg participants from a cross section of valiant Pine Tree State regiments that fought with the Army of the Potomac.

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Mauser M1896 Flat-side Pistol with Large Ring

World at War: Live Salesroom Auction

August 21, 2013 10:00 a.m. EST

Consignment Deadline: May 21, 2013 Bid In person, by phone, absentee or live online. cowans.com

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7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP. “By” or “Maker/Artist” — in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated “Attributed to” — in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated “Signed” or “Marked” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker “Bearing the signature (or mark) of” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated “Circle of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker “School of” — in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker “Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker “After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker 8) INSPECTION. Except for On-Line Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan’s website, www.cowans.com, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan’s directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan’s does not warrant the condition of any item. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan’s and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot.

Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan’s.

ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan’s shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, fax, email and on Cowan’s website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan’s need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins.

An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan’s may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan’s a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid.

All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee bidder only if necessary. Cowan’s does not accept “buy bids,” or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee bidder, the floor bid will be honored.

10) TELEPHONE BIDDING. Bidding live via the telephone is available on a first come, first served basis for those lots with a low estimate of $500 or greater. In order for Cowan’s to efficiently serve the needs of those who wish to bid by phone, please note the following: • To participate in the auction by telephone, potential bidders must complete and sign the absentee bid form and check “I WISH TO BID BY TELEPHONE” for the designated lots. Potential bidders may also reserve a phone line on Cowan’s website.

If faxing or emailing requests for phone bidding, they need to be in Cowan’s office 2 hours before the sale begins. Once the auction begins, requests left on Cowan’s website may not be retrieved by the staff.

• Telephone bidders are advised to indicate an “insurance bid”, which amount will become an absentee bid, pursuant to the absentee bidding process set forth above, if Cowan’s can not reach the bidder by telephone for a particular indicated lot.

• Telephone bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism.

• Cowan’s sells about 100 lots per hour, so telephone bidders should plan accordingly.

Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls.

11) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through iCowans on our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on Liveauctioneers.com.

There may be terms which apply to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction.

12) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically reduce any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments.

For Bids falling Between Bidding Increment $0-500 $25 $501-1,000 $50 $1,001-3,000 $100 $3,001-5,000 $250 $5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction.

AFTER THE AUCTION 13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition.

14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. 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: PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 2% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance.

Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone or who are absentee bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction.

By signing the absentee bid form or placing a bid by telephone, an absentee bidder authorizes Cowan’s to charge the Purchase Price for each lot for which such bidder is the successful bidder to the credit card number provided by telephone or on the absentee bid form, unless payment in full or alternative payment instruction is received within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full.

Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction.

Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law.

15) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax.

16) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan’s will authorize the shipment of purchased items usually within two weeks after payment has been received.

Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion Cowan’s Auctions.

Cowan’s is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States. Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm.

Property made of or containing certain plant or animal materials, such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, baleen, tortoiseshell, etc., may require a license or certificate before exportation from the United States and importation to another country. If you are purchasing items that contain these materials, you need to check the government wildlife import requirements in the countries from which and to which the item is being shipped prior to bidding. Since the export and import licenses are independently issued by the countries of origin and destination, obtaining one does not guarantee that you can obtain the other. Purchasers are responsible for making timely payments on items won at auction, even if a license is delayed or denied.

17) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer.

19) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan’s for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s.

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Federal Firearms License Handling Policy ALL MODERN FIREARMS WILL BE NOTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DESCRIPTION AND MAY BE PURCHASED AND TAKEN POSSESSION OF USING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: 1. HAND GUNS: Non Ohio resident buyers of handguns must first pay for their purchases before leaving the auction. All modern hand guns must be retained by an agent. All buyers must make arrangements with a local firearms dealer in their resident state to provide Cowan's a copy of the FFL license holder to whom any modern handgun will be shipped. Upon receipt of the copy of this license, a purchase will be packaged and shipped (at the buyer’s expense) to the appropriate FFL holder. This is a federal law and must be complied with regardless of a buyer’s resident state. Please allow up to four weeks for delivery.

Ohio residents may take possession of a modern handgun immediately after their purchase, provided they successfully complete a NICS background check which can occur on the auction premises or afterwards.

Such transfer shall be made by Cowan's.

2. MODERN LONG GUNS: Both residents and non-residents may take possession of modern long arms by first paying, then filing an ATF form 4473 and completing the NICS background check.

SPECIAL NOTE: In most cases, the NICS process will take 2-3 minutes to approve or deny. Exceptions may take up to 3 business days. For further information, you may contact the NICS information line at 304.625.2750 or view the information on the website at: http://www.fbi.gov/program/nics/index.htm 3. ANTIQUES GUNS: May be purchased and removed from the auction premises on the day of sale by anyone, resident or non-resident.

DISCLAIMER: Neither Cowan Auctioneers, their consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearms in this catalogue. All firearms in this catalogue are sold as collector items. Buyers wishing to fire ANY firearm purchased in this auction are strongly advised to have the weapon(s) examined by a competent gunsmith who will test the weapon for its shootability and also to ensure that the caliber of the breech is, in fact, the caliber that it is thought to be.

COWAN’S AUCTIONS, INC. STRICTLY COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF FIREARMS. UNLESS SPECIFIED ABOVE, ALL TRANSFERS OF MODERN HANDGUNS MUST TAKE PLACE AT: COWAN’S AUCTIONS. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Cowan’s Auctions Class III License Policy Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati, Ohio is a recognized dealer in Class III items and is recognized as a (63) NRA Firearms Dealer and will comply with all regulations.

Buyers are expected to know their states laws and regulations on machine guns prior to bidding. The following states do not allow individuals to own machine guns: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. For more details please visit the website for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives at www.atf.gov.

The three forms necessary to fill out upon purchase of these machine guns will be supplied by Cowan’s Auctions. These forms are: 1) ATF Form #4 (and possibly ATF Form #5) 2) Fingerprint Card, and 3) ATF form 5330.20 Certificate of Compliance.

1 Cowan’s Auction policy is that the buyer will assume all transfer fees relating to the purchase of Class III weapons.

2 All buyers are expected to promptly fill out paperwork and comply with all related laws and regulations.

3 Please allow up to three months, if necessary, for paperwork to be completed to transfer a machine gun.

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ABSENTEE BID FORM

REGISTRATION NO._________________________________________ DATE/TIME RECEIVED _______________________________________ PH/FAX_________________ MAIL___________ E-MAIL____________ SALE NO.__________________________________________________ (FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) Name (please print)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________________________________________________________________ State________________________________________________________ Zip____________ Phone____________________________________________________________ Fax_______________________________________ Email__________________________________________________________

I request that Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”) (i) enter bids on the following lots up to the maximum price I have indicated for each lot in the “Absentee Bid” column; or (ii) reserve a telephone line for telephone bidding for the lots indicated. I request that if Cowan’s is unable to reach me for telephone bidding for a lot, that Cowan’s enter bids on such lot up to the maximum price indicated in the “Insurance Bid” column. I understand that Cowan’s will execute the absentee bids competitively on my behalf. I further understand that Cowan’s executes absentee bids and allows telephone bids as a convenience for customers and that Cowan’s is not responsible for failure to execute bids or for errors relating to the execution of my bids. I agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions for Bidders printed in the auction catalog and listed on Cowan’s website cowanauctions.com and I understand that I am responsible for determining the condition and authenticity of any lot, and that all items are sold AS IS with no returns or refunds. By submitting this Absentee Bid Form, I authorize Cowan’s to obtain a copy of my individual consumer credit report and authorize Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding my participation in the bidding process.

Lot No. Description Absentee Bid I Wish to Bid by Phone

Insurance Bid (phone bidders only)

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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