Garth's Auctions: October 31, 2009 Firearms Auction Catalog

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HISTORIC FIREARMS and MILITARY ACCOUTREMENTS S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 3 1 , 2 0 0 9 a t 1 0 a . m .

F E AT U R I N G A S O U T H E R N C O L L E C T I O N AND OTHER ADDITIONS

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1 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. France, 18th century. Fine example with relief rococo carving on the stock with cast and engraved steel hardware. Signed on the lock “Boulanger, St. Etienne”. 8 1/4” tapered, engraved round barrel has gilt detail. Grip has partial hairline. 14 1/4”l. $2,500-$3,500

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2 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. England, 18th century. Brass 6 1/4” octagon to round barrel. Walnut stock has brass hardware and relief carving that is well done, but appears to be later. 11 1/2”l. $1,000-$2,000

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3 CASED PERCUSSION REVOLVER. England, 1st half-19th century. Signed “R. Watmough, 15 Blackfriars St. Manchester” on the barrel top. Unusual style with pepperbox type engraved frame and six-shot action. 4 1/2” octagon barrel. Finely checkered grips and cast lion head grip cap. Wear to blue and nicks on cylinder. 11”l. Case includes copper flask, caps, cap box, mold, oiler and loading rods. $1,200-$1,800

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4 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Exceptional rococo relief carved stock and brass hardware with cast foliage, cherub and lion motifs. Ornate Damascus wire twist tapered and flared barrel. Unmarked. 17 3/4”l. $3,000-$5,000

5 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, mid 18th century. Well-executed rococo style relief carving on the stock with brass hardware featuring cast stags on the trigger guard and grip cap. Finely chased stag on the barrel with gilt details and man on horseback touch mark. Barrel signed “Joh. Jac. Ruchenreuter”. One piece of horn on forend is loose, 10 3/4”l. $2,500-$3,500

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6 FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS. England, 18th century. Large lock, 14 3/4” steel barrel and brass hardware including a flat side plate (two screws). Walnut stock has some splits and chips. 30”l. $2,000-$3,000 |3

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7 MIQUELET TYPE FLINT FOWLER. European, 18th century. Figured European walnut stock with relief carved detail. Octagon to round 33 1/2” barrel has engraved and flared muzzle. Missing front sling swivel. 48”l. $1,500-$2,500

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8 FLINTLOCK DOUBLE BARREL PISTOL. European, 18th century. Checkered walnut stock with steel hardware including a shaped trigger guard with engraved bird. 6 3/4”. Damascus twist barrels. Minor hairlines. 12 3/4”l. $1,500-$2,500 9 PERCUSSION PISTOL. England, 19th century. Engraved steel hardware with patent breech and lock marked “D. Egg”. Large bore barrel. Walnut stock has checkered grip. Old restorations. 15”l. $1,500-$2,500

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10 EXCEPTIONAL CASED PAIR OF GASTINNE RENETTE PERCUSSION PISTOLS. France, 19th century. Relief carved and checkered ebony stocks. Finely detailed engraving on all of the steel hardware. 10” octagon browned barrels with faint case colors remaining on breech plugs. Original fitted case includes all tools and has brass inlays on lid. $10,000-$15,000

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11 KNIFE. American or European, late 19th century. Single-edged blade with a shaped horn handle inlaid with bone or ivory hearts, 9 1/2”l. $100-$200 12 TWO GAUCHO KNIVES. Argentina, 20th century. Similar knives with ornately chased handles and sheaths with gilt accents. One with birds is marked “La Movedino” on the blade and has a sterling silver sheath marked “Industria Argentina 925”. 12 1/2”l. overall. The other has indistinguishable marks on the sheath, 11 3/4”l. overall. $300-$600 13 TWO KNIVES. American. One with antler handle and a blade marked “Henry Sears & Son, Warranted”, mid 19th century, 10”l. The other is 20th century with Damascus-type blade and a leather sheath marked Tucson, Arizona, 9 1/2”l. $100-$200

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14 THREE SMALL KNIVES. European, 2nd half-19th century. Mother-of-pearl handled with blued, engraved blade and a brass scabbard with an anchor, 11”l.; single-edged with a carved ivory handle in the form of a woman with an eagle and anchor, 7 1/2”l. and a double-edged blade with motto and “NY” with shield made by “Alexander, Sheffield”.

Leather scabbard marked “NY” with shield also, 9 3/4’l. $400-$600 15 CASED PEPPERSHOT PISTOL. European, 19th century. Engraved and gilt frame with areas of original blue remaining on the cylinder, hammer and trigger. Relief carved shell designs on the grips. 4 3/4’l. Mahogany fitted case with screwdriver, cleaning rod and oiler with some ammunition. $1,500-$2,000

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16 TWO NATIONAL ARMS #2 DERINGERS. Brooklyn, New York, mid 19th century. Both have ivory grips with good patina and 2 1/2” barrels. Signed on barrels. Brass frame, S/N 3825. Iron frame, S/N 9086. $600-$1,200

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17 CASED SMITH & WESSON #1 THIRD ISSUE REVOLVER. American, ca.1860-1880s. .22 caliber, engraved with nickel plate and ivory grips.

Traces of gilding in cylinder fluting. S/N 105121. Fitted mahogany case with empty ammunition box. $400-$800 18 CASED WEBLEY “W G” ARMY REVOLVER. England, late 19th-early 20th century. 455/476 caliber. “Manton & Co.” retailer’s mark on top barrel flat as well as on the original label inside case. Original blue with a 6” barrel. Checkered wooden case. Includes oil bottle and screwdriver in oak case. $1,200-$1,800

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19 SPRINGFIELD 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. American, 1870s. Very good overall condition with original blued finish and visible inspector’s stamp. Lock has eagle stamp with “1873”. Retains original ramrod. $500-$1,000 20 SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE. Connecticut, 1860’s. 52 caliber percussion with saddle ring. 22” barrel.

Legible signature stampings and faint inspector’s stamp on stock. $800-$1,200 21 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE. France, late 19th century. Marked “St. Etienne” with a blued finish.

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22 PRESENTATION RIFLED MUSKET WITH BAYONET. France, mid 19th century. Engraved steel hardware, browned octagon to round Damascus twist barrel. Checkered European walnut half stock is impressed “Musee de St. Etienne” and has an engraved plate “Zouaves de la Garde...1858”. Bayonet has 22 1/2”l. blade and collapsible scabbard. $1,200-$1,800

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23 FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS RIFLE. England or Europe, 18th century. Tapered and flared 22” round barrel with an unusual mount attached beneath the foreman, possibly for use on side of a ship. Carved “B” on comb. 37 1/2” l. overall. $1,500-$2,500 24 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, mid 18th century. Walnut stock has relief carved rococo detail and simple brass hardware. Octagon to round barrel. Unsigned.

Missing ramrod and top jaw on lock. 8 1/4”l. $800-$1,200 25 TWO FLOBERT PARLOR PISTOLS. European, 19th century. Relief carved stocks and engraved barrels.

Ebonized stock with fluted grip and blued barrel. Wear. Walnut with checkered grip. Missing trigger spring. Both 15 1/4”l. $600-$1,200 26 PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL. England, 19th century. Barrel and lock signed “Grierson, London”.

Engraved patent breech and lock. Walnut stock with checkered grip.

Blued belt clip. 8 3/4”l. $800-$1,200

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27 TWO FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Late 18th-early 19th century. English three-barrel with engraved brass frame and walnut grip. Unsigned. 7”l. Together with a French over/under pistol with cannon barrel-type muzzles. Frame engraved “Gme Bizalion”. Lion’s face grip cap. 6 1/2”l. $300-$600

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28 TWO FLINTLOCK EXPORT PISTOLS. Belgium, 18th century. Large bore barrels, walnut stocks and brass hardware. Both locks are marked, one with an anchor and “DC”. Hairlines and stock restoration. 15 1/2”, 16”l. $400-$800

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29 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, mid 18th century. Relief carved stock of figured wood with brass hardware. Barrel had chased design and is stamped “LR”. Old pieced forend repair. 21”l. $1,500-$2,500 30 BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION PISTOL. English, 19th century. Signed on the lock and breech “Westley Richards Patent” with date 1867 on the lock. Walnut stock has brass hardware and is stamped “FA 1873”. S/N 877. 15 1/4”l. $500-$1,000

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31 OVER/UNDER FLINTLOCK PISTOL. England, late 18th-early 19th century. Brass barrels and frame with engraved lock signed “Elston & Co.” Walnut grip. 6 1/2”l. $250-$500

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32 DOUBLE-PERCUSSION BARREL PISTOL. European, 19th century. 5” barrels with engraved locks, breech and trigger guard. Figured walnut stock with checkered grips. Hairlines. 10 1/2”l. $300-$600

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33 PAIR OF FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOLS. England, early 19th century. Signed “W. Bond” on locks. 10” octagon barrel, checkered walnut stocks and engraved steel hardware. Good patina and quality. One hammer has crack.

15 3/4”l. Sold with homemade case. $1,000-$2,000

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34 FLINTLOCK DOUBLE BARREL PISTOL Belgium, late 18th century. Brass lock signed “Gilles, Laurent”. Damascus screw barrels.

Walnut grip has well-executed silver inlay.

Minor loss to wire. 10 1/2”l. $600-$1,200

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35 PERCUSSION PISTOL. England, 19th century. Signed “Manton” with “London” on the 8” octagonal barrel and a gold band at the breech. Blued steel hardware including the pineapple trigger guard. Checkered stock. Some surface rust. 14”l. $1,000-$1,800

36 SMALL PERCUSSION DERINGER. American, 19th century. Signed on breech and lock “Deringer, Philadel”. Crisp engraving on the nickel silver hardware. Old, but not original, blueing on barrel. 5”l. $800-$1,200

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37 TWO ETHAN ALLEN PEPPERBOX PERCUSSION PISTOLS. American, ca.1840-1860s. Similar pistols marked “Allen & Thurber, Worcester”.

3 1/4” barrels and 3 1/2” barrels with raised flats between the barrels. Good patina with minor pitting. Sold with a mahogany case. $400-$800

38 REMINGTON-RIDER MAGAZINE ENGRAVED PISTOL. American, 1870-1880s. Nickel plated finish with old ivory grips and simple engraving. Some areas of wear to plate. $400-$800

39 CASED CHARLES WARNER POCKET REVOLVER. American, mid 19th century. Cylinder and frame have scroll engraving with the maker’s mark in bold lettering. Walnut grips, 3” barrel, .31 caliber. S/N 149. Mahogany case includes ball mold, late screwdriver, shell flask, caps and key. Minor imperfections. $1,000-$1,500 | 11

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40 ALAMO RANGER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Spain, 20th century. .38 caliber with a 5 1/2” blued barrel. Case colors on frame and grip straps. Composition grips. $300-$600

41 STEVENS POCKET RIFLE WITH SHOULDER STOCK AND CASE. American, late 19th-early 20th century. .22 caliber with 12” octagon to round barrel. Original blued frame, barrel and hardware. Nickel plated shoulder stock with matching serial number. Checkered walnut grips.

Leather covered case includes original cleaning rod and an oil can. $600-$800

42 RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. American. 44 caliber. 7 1/2” barrel with nickel plated finish and chased silver grips. Signature line partially remaining on top of barrel. $2,500-$3,500 42

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43 CASED J. BENTLEY PATENT PEPPERBOX PISTOL. England, ca.1830-1850. Finely engraved frame and grip strap have scrollwork, marker’s mark and owner’s name. Six-shot barrel. Brass bound, figured mahogany case with initials on lid “TBW”. $500-$1,000

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44 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. England, 18th century. Lock signed “W & G Chance” with “London” on the octagonal barrel.

Walnut stock with engraved brass hardware.

9 1/2”l. $500-$1,000

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46 PAIR OF DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. London, early 19th century. All steel with traces of remaining engraving. 1 1/8” cannon-type barrels. Carefully cleaned with pitting on grips.

5 5/8”l. $800-$1,200

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45 PERCUSSION OVER/UNDER PISTOL. European, 19th century. Large bore 7” barrels have rifling. Scroll engraved steel hardware with a checkered grip. Unsigned, but numbered “305” on lower barrel. Some surface rust. 13”l. $500-$1,000

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47 PAIR OF OVER AND UNDER FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. England, late 18th-early 19th century. Walnut grips, 2 3/4” round barrels and spring bayonets. Engraved “Richards, London”. Old browned finish.

10 1/4”l. overall. $800-$1,200

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48 EARLY TINDER PISTOL. France, 18th century. Rare wrought iron flintlock piece with ball finial and old patina. 8”l. $1,000-$1,500

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49 PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. England, late 18th-early 19th century. HIgh quality with engraved brass frames and unusual waterproof pans. Finely checkered grips with monogrammed silver inlays. Minor areas of pitting on the barrels. 6 1/8”l. $500-$1,000

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50 SCREWLESS FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Scandinavian, late 17th century. Military pistol with large bore barrel and walnut stock with brass hardware. Wear. 18 1/4”l. $300-$600

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51 TWO PERCUSSION PISTOLS. American, 19th century. Both have engraved frames and walnut grips. Single octagon to round barrel is marked “Bacon & Co. Norwich, CT”.

8”l. Unmarked double barrel (one hammer will not cock), 7 1/2’l. $200-$400

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52 PERCUSSION PISTOL. England, 19th century. Brass octagon to round large bore barrel with a spring bayonet. Walnut stock. Lock is signed “Griffin”. Flint to percussion conversion with a split in ramrod channel (ramrod missing).

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53 CASED PAIR OF FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOLS. England, 1st quarter-19th century. Engraved and gilt detail with “London” on the 4” barrels. Patent type breech. Engraved steel hardware with silver thumb inlays. Checkered grips. Old nicks, but high quality. 9 1/2”l. Case includes flask, patch cutter and ball mold. $1,800-$2,500

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54 DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOL. European, 19th century. Signed “Robert Orine a Lyon” on the locks.

6” round Damascus barrels are rifled. Half stock with steel hardware.

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55 SWORD. European, late 19th-early 20th century. Ceremonial sword with etched blade and ornate brass guard featuring a double-headed eagle. 37 1/2”l. including worn leather scabbard. $100-$300 56 SWORD. American, 1902 model US army sword marked Horstmann & Co., Philadelphia. Etched blade with American eagle and “US”. Nickel plated guard and scabbard. Scabbard has wear. 38 1/4”l. overall. $100-$200 57 NAVAL SWORD. American, early 20th century. Brass hilted presentation sword with sharkskin grip. Etched blade has American eagle, anchors with “USN” and “Edw. C. Hamner, Jr.” Additionally marked “Nippon” in a cross. 36”l. with leather scabbard. $150-$300

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58 TWO SWORDS. Germany, 19th century. Brass guards and leather scabbards. Cavalry saber marked Klingenthal, 38 1/2”l. and a presentation sword marked “E & F Horster, Solingen” with “Eisenhauer” and decorated blade with artillery and cavalry, 37”l. $250-$450 59 TWO SWORDS. European, late 19th-early 20th century. Small sword with steel guard and worn blued blade with gilt engraving. 23 1/4”l. with leather scabbard.

Together with a German Imperial sword with nickel plated guard and etched blade with artillery and “1. Nass. Feld Artill. Regt. No. 27 (Oranien)”. 37”l. with metal scabbard. $150-$300

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60 SMITH & WESSON #1 SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER. American, 1860s. .22 caliber. Silver plated frame with blued steel barrel and cylinder. Ivory grips. S/N 70520. Imperfections. $400-$600

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61 WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. American, made 1888. .32 caliber octagonal barrel. Original blueing with areas turning to brown. Full-length magazine tube. S/N 235278B. 43 1/4”l. $3,000-$4,000 Front - 61 - Back

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62 REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. American, mid 19th century. Faint stamp near tang of butt plate “11 Regt” and attributed to New York. Inspector’s markings and maker’s signature are remaining. 36” barrel with three bands. $400-$800

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63 U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1896 (KRAG) RIFLE. American, mid 19th century. Bolt action, 30-40. Bright plating on metal and the stock is refinished. $300-$600

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64 LORENZ 1854 RIFLED CARBINE. European, 1860s. .54 caliber. Percussion with a 25” round barrel. Old finish to stock and the metal has been carefully cleaned at one time. “862” on lock. 41 ½“l. overall. $500-$1,000 65 CASED HOPKINS & ALLEN SAFETY POLICE REVOLVER. Late 19th-early 20th century. Engraved, .32 caliber with mother-of-pearl grips and a scroll engraved frame and cylinder. S/N 7556. Leather case with velvet lining and cleaning rod.

Case is worn. $250-$350 66 KHYBER PASS SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Middle Eastern, late 19th century. .303 British caliber with worn blueing and wooden grips (chips). S/N 88339. 9 3/4”l. $300-$600

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67 TWO EARLY REVOLVERS. Ca.1860-1870. Manhattan 2nd Model, .22 caliber and a Connecticut Arms pocket model, .28 caliber. The Manhattan has a fair amount of silver plate remaining and old patina. The Connecticut Arms has worn plating, but good stampings remain. Imperfections. $200-$400

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68 TWO PHILADELPHIA - TYPE PERCUSSION DERINGERS. American, 19th century. Both have checked walnut stocks with engraved nickel silver hardware. One signed “Deringer, Philad.” in two places and “Sol NE Sol” on thumbpiece.

53/4”l. The other is unsigned. 5 3/4”l. $800-$1,200

69 FINE FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOL. European, 18th century. Relief carved walnut stock. Steel hardware has engraved foliage and openwork thumbpiece and sideplate. A man’s face is cut into the sideplate and relief chased on the grip cap. 8” octagon to round barrel.

4 1/2” belt clip is attached over the sideplate. $1,500-$2,500

70 PAIR OF SMALL PERCUSSION PISTOLS. England, 19th century. Signed “Blanch, London”. High quality craftsmanship with engraved frames and hammers. 1 3/4” barrels have original blueing. Checkered grips have oval nickel silver inlays. 5 3/4”l. $1,000-$2,000

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71 ENGRAVED PERCUSSION PISTOL. England or Scotland, 19th century. All metal construction with an 8 1/2” barrel and gold bands on the breech. Engraving includes an eagle, basket and scrolled foliage. Old reblue on the barrel.

Saw handle grip with cap box. 13 1/2”l. $1,500-$2,500

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72 OVER/UNDER FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, mid 18th century. Figured stock has engraved steel hardware with a serpent side plate. Unsigned. Restoration to forend. 20”l. $600-$1,200

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73 MODEL 1777 CAVALRY BELT PISTOL. France, 18th century. Flint to percussion .72 caliber conversion with a brass frame and walnut stock. Frame marked “St. Etienne”. Light wear.

14”l. $800-$1,200

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74 JEWELLED AND GILT KNIFE. India, possibly Mughal, late 17th-early 18th century. Singleedged knife with inlaid gold designs, guard with inset diamonds, rubies and emeralds and a mutton fat jade handle with gilt floral designs. 11 3/4”l. $3,000-$5,000

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75 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Middle Eastern, 18th century. Engraved silver mounts with blued detail.

Walnut stock. Imperfections. 18 1/4”l. $300-$600

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76 TWO FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Middle Eastern, 18th century. Both have cast silver inlay and hardware.

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77 TWO INLAID WHEEL-LOCK PISTOLS. Europe, 16th-17th century. Heavily inlaid with scrimshaw bone ladies, birds, panels and detailed vining. 22” barrels have relief panels with bands. Very similar to lot 78, a wheel-lock rifle, and possibly by the same maker. $3,000-$5,000

78 INLAID WHEEL-LOCK RIFLE. European, 16th-17th century. Wrought iron hardware and 33 1/4”l. tapered and flared octagon barrel. Twenty-six bone inlays with scrimshaw detail and a sliding bone patchbox. Key missing, imperfections. 45”l. See lot 77 for a pair of pistols possibly by the same maker. $2,500-$3,500 78

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79 POWDER FLASK. European, 18th century. Wrought iron flask with old velvet panels and decorative iron rosette. Soldered repair, wear. 10”h. 81 /2”w. $300-$600 80 ENGRAVED TARGET PISTOL. Germany, late 19th century. High quality with scrolled engraving and checkered grip and forend. Octagonal barrel has illegible signature. Single set trigger. Surface rust. 16 1/2”l. $1,200-$1,800

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81 KNIFE. India, possibly Mughal, 18th-19th century. Damascus steel blade with gilt handle inlaid with enameled designs. 12 1/2”l. $800-$1,200 82 DAGGER. Caucasus, late 19th century. Kindjal with decorated blade including figures.

Horn handle. 21 1/2”l. $150-$250

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83 KRIS KNIFE. Java, early 20th century. Wavy Damascus blade with bone handle and metal covered scabbard. 17”l. overall. $150-$300 84 KNIFE. England, 2nd half-19th century. Bowie knife with blade marked “Joseph Rodgers & Sons...Sheffield”. Antler handle has a monogrammed pommel marked “91st Regt”. 14”l. plus leather sheath. $300-$600 85 TWO DAGGERS. Eastern Europe, late 19th century. Kindjal type. The older has a metal sheet handle, 17”l. The other has nickel plated handle and scabbard and a blade with the date 1871. 23 1/2”l. $100-$200 86 PLUG BAYONET. American or English, 18th century. Single-edged blade made from a file with a brass handle and ivory knob. Light rust. 14”l. $400-$700

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87 FLINTLOCK POWDER TESTER. European, 18th century. Originally a pistol, the piece has been shortened with a forged spring and serpent scale added later. Exceptional brasswork remains on the grip cap, side plates and trigger guard. 13”l. $1,800-$2,500 88 FLINTLOCK POWDER TESTER. England, 18th century. Polished brass marked “G. Goodwin & Co., London”. Blued steel hardware and walnut group. Removable stand. 6 1/2”l. $800-$1,200

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89 UNUSUAL TOMAHAWK//MATCHLOCK WEAPON. European, 16th-17th century. Wrought iron with a 4 1/4” flared blade. 11” smooth bore barrel with belt clip.

17 1/4”l. $2,000-$3,000 90 TWO KNIFE/PISTOLS. England, 19th century. Both with nickel silver barrels. One is a percussion model by “Rogers, Sheffield” with antler slab handles, knives and two tweezers. 7”l. The other stamped “Unwin & Rodgers Patentees, Sheffield” with knife. 6 3/4”l. Sold with associated case. $800-$1,200

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91 TWO HAND CANNONS. Japan, 18th-19th century. Plain wooden grips with octagonal barrels with etched foliage design. Simple sights and touch holes on the top flats. 5 3/4”, 7 1/2”l. $400-$800 92 BRASS PERCUSSION HAND CANNON. England, 19th century. “Day’s Patent” with cast eagle grip, folding trigger and percussion hammer. Cap box in top of eagle’s head. S/N 169. 16”l.

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93 PAIR OF MIQUELET FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Middle Eastern, mid 18th century. Octagon to round barrels, engraved locks and cast steel hardware with openwork. Stocks have silver wire inlay. Pieced restorations, one is lacquered. 21”l. $400-$800 94 THREE COSSACK MIQUELET FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Nineteenth century. Gilt and engraved locks, two with silver mounts. All have ball finial grips, one wood, one with coral inlay and one ivory. Wear. 17” to 21”. $800-$1,200

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95 FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Middle Eastern, 18th-19th century. Miquelet type lock with steel engraved stock. Mother-of-pearl inlays and brass tack decoration. Old restoration. 67”l. $400-$800 96 TWO FLINTLOCK RIFLES. Middle Eastern, 19th century. Brass tack decoration with copper barrel bands, 57”l. and the other has large “1806” lock and inlay, 57”l. Restorations. $250-$500 95 - 96

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97 PERCUSSION PISTOL. England, 19th century. Blued steel barrel signed “Van Wart & Son, London” with “London” touch mark. Engraved nickel silver stock and hardware. Cap box in grip. 10 3/4”l. $1,000-$1,500 98 PERCUSSION PISTOL. England, 19th century. Blued steel barrel signed “Van Wart & Son, London” with “London” touch mark. Engraved nickel silver stock and hardware. Cap box in grip. Shallow dent on trigger guard. 10 3/4”l. $1,000-$1,500 26 | GARTH’S October 31, 2009

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99 CASED SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER. American, mid 19th century. Model 1 1/2 First Issue, .32 caliber. Old nickel plated finish. Scroll and floral engraving with arrows and mother-of-pearl grips. S/N 10764. Rosewood case with cleaning rod has old ammunition block added. One grip has old edge chips. $600-$800 100 MOORE’S PATENT #1 DERINGER. Brooklyn, New York, ca.1860-1870. Early production with “D. Moore, Patented Feb. 19, 1861” on 2 1/2” brown steel barrel. Silver plate frame. S/N 407. Minor imperfections. $300-$600

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101 SMITH & WESSON #1 1/2 SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER. American, ca.1868-1875. Nickel plated finish with ivory grips. S/N 75816. Imperfections. $250-$500

102 DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. European, 19th century. Engraved steel hardware with gold lettered signature “C.F. Beddies”. 29” Damascus barrels. Shaled horn finger rest on back of trigger guard. Old brass tack decoration added, possible American Indian use. 45 1/2”l. $1,500-$2,000

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103 PERCUSSION CANE GUN. England or European, mid 19th century. Old painted finish over an earlier brown with a cast coat of arms and “Hubbard, 126 Newgate St.” 35”l. $400-$800 103

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103A TWO FLINTLOCK RIFLES. Middle Eastern, 18th-19th century. Miquelet type locks. Both have engraved silver bands and wooden stocks with silver and ivory inlay. One has additional coral inlay. Some loose pieces.

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104 SWORD/PISTOL. England, early 19th century. Hunting sword with antler handle. Flintlock pistol under pierced shell guard is marked “London”. 28”l. $400-$800 105 HUNTING SWORD. Germany, late 19th century. Heavy blade with etched hunting scenes and gilt.

Carved antler handle. 22 1/4”l. $150-$250 106 THREE HUNTING SWORDS. Germany, late 19th-early 20th century. All have shell guards, two with antler handles have engraved blades. 20 1/2”, 26”l. The third has shagreen handle and scabbard and a gilt engraved blade. Missing knife from scabbard, 21”l. $250-$500 107 TWO HUNTING SWORDS. Germany, mid 17th century. Wide single-edged blade with antler handle (chipped), 21”l. and England, 19th century, with gilt engraved blade and horn handle (minor loss), 22”l. $150-$300 108 TWO HUNTING SWORDS. Probably Germany, late 19th-early 20th century. One has a snake guard and carved ivory handle and leather scabbard, 24”l., the other an antler handle and etched blade, 22 1/4”l. $150-$250 109 THREE HUNTING SWORDS. Germany, late 19th-early 20th century. Antler handles and shell guards with leather scabbards. Etched blades have some nicks. 23”, 25”, 29”l. overall. $150-$300

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110 THREE HUNTING SWORDS. European, late 19th-early 20th century. Two with antler handles, the smaller has a shell guard, the longer a scabbard, 17 3/4”, 27 1/4”l. Together with a wood or horn handled sword with partial hallmarks on the guard, 24”l. $200-$300

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111 WHEEL LOCK PISTOL. European, 19th century. Steel hardware with a 14 1/2” octagon to round barrel. Stock has old dark finish.

22 1/4”l. $1,500-$2,500 112 PERCUSSION CONVERSION PISTOL. European, 18th century. Brass 13” tapered octagon to round barrel and brass hardware including lock plate and dragon side plate. Stock has relief carving with an old finish. Pinned restorations. 19 3/4”l. $1,500-$2,500 113 PAIR OF FLINTLOCK SCREW BARREL PISTOLS. England or America, 18th century. Steel frames have typical engraving with flags and English proof marks however the name “Wolff, New York” is engraved on the panels. 7”l. $400-$800

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114 FINE WHEEL-LOCK PISTOL. European, mid 16th century. Octagon to round barrel signed “Wolf. Hoch. Arnstat”.

Walnut stock with brass wire inlay and gilded brass hardware. Missing key.

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115 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Marked “Reichardt :Stockholm” in gold on top flat of barrel. Lock has script name “L. Gietenb—”. Walnut stock with checkered grip and forend, steel hardware including pineapple trigger guard and openwork three-screw side plate. Silver shield thumb inlay.

Pieced stock repair at lock. 16 1/2”l. $800-$1,200

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116 FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOL. England, early 19th century. Signed “Sharpe” on the lock which has a waterproof pan. Octagonal Damascus barrel and a walnut stock with saw handle grip. Imperfections. 15 1/2”l. $600-$1,200

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118 FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOL. England, early 19th century. Signed “Theos. Richards” on the Damascus barrel as well as “Theos” on the brass lock. Detailed engraving and a walnut stock. Minor areas of pitting. 11 1/4”l. $800-$1,200 30 | GARTH’S October 31, 2009

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117 QUEEN ANNE SCREW BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Relief carved walnut stock with engraved hardware. Lock has partial signature. Hairline in grip. 12”l. $300-$600

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119 PAIR OF PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS. European, 19th century. Engraved steel hardware with faint case colors on breech and locks. Checkered grips. 5 1/2” octagonal Damascus wire twist barrels. 11 1/2”l. $1,200-$1,800

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120 DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Barrels retain original blueing with engraving and gilt detail. Walnut stock with checkering, silver hardware and silver wire inlay. Bright steel lock. Minor imperfections.

14”l. $1,500-$2,500 121 PERCUSSION PISTOL. American, 19th century. Saw handle grip with simple engraving on the frame and guard.

Unsigned, but marked “Cast Steel” on the octagonal barrel. Metal cleaned down to grey colored finish. 11”l. $300-$600

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122 PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. European, 19th century. Octagonal 3 1/2” Damascus wire twist barrels and scrolled engraving on the locks. Carved grips. Minor nicks on barrels. 8 1/2”l. $300-$600 123 SWIVEL BREECH FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Walnut stock with an old finish and steel hardware. 12” octagon to round smooth bore barrels. Simple floral engraving on lock and breech. Ram rod entry pipe has interesting filework and chasing. $1,200-$1,800

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124 FLINTLOCK POWDER TESTER. European, 18th century. Steel and brass hardware with walnut stock. 13”l. $600-$1,200 125 FLINTLOCK POWDER TESTER. European, 18th century. Steel with simple engraving and wooden handle. Imperfections.

8”l. $300-$500

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126 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Walnut stock with checkered grip and silver mounts including foliage side plates, pineapple guard and scalloped grip cap. 11 1/2” round barrel has relief stand of flags with gilt detail. One inlay missing. 18”l. $1,000-$2,000 127 ASTON MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL. American, 19th century. Military with lock signed “U.S., H. Aston, Middtn.

Conn. 1847”. Barrel has later presentation etching with “Dec. 25, 1886”.

Walnut stock has good inspector’s marks and engraved and gilt brass hardware. 14 3/4”l. $500-$1,000 128 MIQUELET FOWLER. European, 19th century. Carved walnut stock with 36” octagon to round barrel with silver inlay marked “Fabricado en Eibar, Ano D. 1817”. Touch marks have gilt detail. 51”l. $500-$1,000

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129 FLINTLOCK FOWLER. European, late 18th-early 19th century. Signed “Christian Thorber zu Ingeleingen” in silver inlay on 36 1/2” barrel top surrounded by wire inlay.

Unusual openwork brass cheekpiece, escutcheons and ramrod pipes with additional variegated star. Imperfections. 52”l. $600-$1,200 130 LARGE BOWIE KNIFE. American or European, 19th century. Large hand wrought blade with an antler handle. 17”l. $800-$1,200 32 | GARTH’S October 31, 2009

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131 CASED PRESENTATION SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. England, 19th century. .32 short caliber with blued and engraved barrels, silver plate frame and gutta percha grips. Marked “Tipping & Lawden, Sharp’s Patent”. 6”l.

Case has presentation for Private Charles Allchin, 1863.

Includes cleaning rod, screwdriver and oiler. $2,000-$3,000

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132 RARE COLT 1861 ENGRAVED NAVY REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS. American, ca.1861-1873. Percussion 7 1/2” barrel, .36 caliber. Faint signature on barrel and cylinder engraving is very faint, however the engraving is of high quality. Brass grip straps and trigger guard. Old ivory grips show good patina and have a Mexican eagle and snake on one side. All serial numbers match and date this piece between 1865-1866. $4,000-$8,000

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133 MOORE’S PATENT #1 DERINGER. Brooklyn, New York, ca.1860-1870. .41 caliber, standard model. Silver plated frame with 2 1/2” steel barrel and engraving. S/N 4105. $400-$800

134 ENGRAVED DERINGER .32 CALIBER POCKET REVOLVER. Pennsylvania, ca.1870s. Nickel plate with scroll engraving and bold markings. Ivory grips. S/N 517. 3 1/2”l. barrel. Worn plating. $250-$450

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136 PERCUSSION PISTOL. Austria, 19th century. Military pistol with 10” round barrel and walnut stock with an old finish. Lock stamped “862” and has an exterior swivel safety. Glued hairlines at lock mortise. 16”l. $400-$800

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135 DOUBLE BARREL UNDERHAMMER PISTOL. New York, mid 19th century. Marked on the barrel for Blunt & Syms. Cast steel frame with walnut grips. 3” .34 caliber barrels have old reblueing. 6 1/2”l. $250-$500

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137 PEPPERBOX FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Three round barrels with an unusual system of a lever on the front of the trigger guard which allows the barrel to revolve.

Engraved frame with relief carved detail on the grip. Grip incised “36”.

12”l. $800-$1,200

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138 SWORD. England, 19th century. Engraved blade marked “Starkey 4 New Bond St., London”. Shagreen grip and brass guard with lion head pommel. 35”l. $200-$300

139 SWORD. European, probably Germany, 19th century. Engraved blade with gilt designs. Steel guard and carved horn grip. 40”l. with metal scabbard.

Both have wear and surface rust. $200-$400 140 CIVIL WAR SWORD. American, 19th century. Officer’s sword with etched “US” blade and partial maker’s mark “H. S——, Newark, NJ”. Wire wrapped grip, brass guard. 39 1/2”l. with metal scabbard (end split). $300-$600 141 SWORD. European, early 19th century. Napoleonic-type sword with engraved blade and brass grip with images of armor. Metal scabbard has surface rust and minor loss. 38 1/4”l. overall. $250-$450 142 SMALL OVER/UNDER PERCUSSION PISTOL. Ireland, 19th century. Signed “Trulock & Con, Dublin”. Well-executed engraving on the frame with a fish shaped hammer. Checkered grips. 5”l. $800-$1,200

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143 CASED SET OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS Belgium, 1st half-19th century. Four-shot pepperbox pistol with Damascus barrels and ring trigger. 6 3/4”l. Together with a pair of single shot pistols, 5 3/4”l. Grips on pair appear to be replacements. Burl veneer case with fitted velvet and satin interior, two wooden cap boxes and loading rod. $1,000-$2,000 144 PAIR OF PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS. France, 19th century. Signed on the locks “Fn. Par Fd. Claudin a Paris”.

Stocks have carved fluted grips. 7 1/4” octagonal Damascus barrels, one slightly worn. 14”l. $2,000-$4,000 145 TWO FLOBERT PARLOR PISTOLS. European, 19th century. Relief carved stocks with fluted grips, octagonal barrels and engraved steel hardware. Both 15”l. $600-$1,200 146 PAIR OF SMALL SCREW BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. England, late 18th-early 19th century. Simple engraved locks and checkered grips. Surface rust. 6”l. $400-$800

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147 TWO DOUBLE BARRELED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. England, late 18th century. Engraved locks. “Blair & Sutherlands, London” with a spring bayonet.

Hammer missing top jaw, 8 1/4”l. One marked “Richardson” has wear, 9’l. $300-$600

148 PAIR OF SMALL SCREW BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOLS. Belgium, 19th century. Octagon 3 3/4” barrels with simulated Damascus browning. Engraved frame has proof marks and rosewood grips with cap boxes inside. Folding trigger. Wear and minor surface rust. 8 1/8”l. $300-$600

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150 INLAID CROSSBOW. Probably Germany, 18th-19th century. Carved walnut stock inlaid with ivory and mother-of-pearl including an eagle. Repairs. 32”l. Includes two quarrels with partial wood fletching. $450-$850

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149 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. France, late 18th century. Military pistol with walnut half stock and brass hardware. Initialed lock. Replaced hammer. 15 3/4”l. $600-$1,200

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151 INLAID CROSSBOW Probably Germany, 18th century. Carved cherry stock with ivory inlay including a medallion with bird. Repairs. 29 1/2”l. Two blunt quarrels included. $400-$800

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152 INLAID POWDER FLASK. European, 17th-18th century. Made for the Middle Eastern market.

Fruitwood with scrimshaw decorated bone inlay featuring figures and foliage. Hand forged spring with measuring spout. Small hairlines. 6 1/2”h. $500-$1,000

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153 INLAID FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Middle Eastern, late 18th-early 19th century. Illegible signature on barrel. Walnut stock with silver inlays and hardware. Inlay has old restoration. 15”l. $800-$1,200 154 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. England, 18th century. Made for the Middle Eastern market with ornately carved walnut stock and engraved steel hardware. Octagon to round barrel marked “London”. Wear and light pitting. 18 3/4”l. $600-$1,200

155 PERCUSSION PISTOL. England, late 18th century. 10” swamped octagonal barrel has gold band and engraved signature “Nicholson Cornhill, London”. Blued steel hardware with engraved detail and signed lock. Half stock with checkered grip. Horn nose cap has glued split. 15”l. $1,500-$2,500 | 39

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156 SINGLE SHOT DERINGER. New York, mid 19th century. Faint signature and patent date on the steel barrel for “Williamson”. Curly maple stock with an old finish and brass frame. Small repair to forend.

5”l. $250-$500 157 MANHATTAN REVOLVER. American, 1860s. .36 caliber with 5” octagon barrel. Brass grip strap and trigger guard.

Scrolled leaf engraving on barrel, frame, hammer and grip straps. Old ivory handles.

10 1/4”l. overall. $3,000-$5,000

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158 CASED SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER. American, ca.1860-1880s. Smith & Wesson #1 Third Issue revolver, .22 caliber, engraved with silver and gold plating and mother-ofpearl grips. 3 1/8” barrel. S/N 67686. Leather case has embossed design and satin lining.

Case has edge wear. $600-$1,200

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159 PRESENTATION HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE. Midwest. Oval plate on cheekpiece engraved “R. Mock Maker...1870”.

Walnut stock with “Ford Brothers” back action lock. 37 1/2” octagonal barrel. $1,500-$2,500 160 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. American, late 19th century. Engraved signature “Schoolfield, Vass & Co., Danville, Va”. 25 1/2” Damascus wire twist barrels.

Figured walnut stock, locks engraved with tobacco plants and banner reading “Tobacco Plant”. 42”l. $600-$1,000

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160A FOUR BAYONETS. European, 2nd-half 19th century. Saber type bayonets, two with wooden handles, two with brass. Three are French, two from St. Etienne, one from “Armes de Chat”, all dated in the 1870s. 27” to 29”l. with scabbards. $200-$400 160B THREE BAYONETS. European, 2nd-half 19th century. French marked St. Etienne, one marked “Simson & Co., Suhl” and one “WK &Co.” 24 1/2” to 28”l. $200-$300 160C FOUR BAYONETS. European, mid 19th century. Angular, two with scabbards. 22” to 26”l. $150-$300 | 41

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161 LANTAKA. Netherlands or Portugal, 18th-19th century, bronze. Relief cast designs with an old patina. Wrought iron mount. 28”l.. $1,500-$2,000

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162 KNIFE. American or European, late 19th-early 20th century. Bowie knife with wooden handle and green glass inset pommel, 15 1/2”l. $150-$300 163 THREE KRIS KNIVES. Java, 20th century. All have Damascus blades and wooden guards. Two have carved ivory handles. 13 1/2”, 19”, 19 1/2”l. $200-$400 164 DAGGER. Caucasus, late 19th century. Kindjal with inlay on one side of the blade and a horn handle. 23”l. $200-$300 165 TWO KNIVES. Late 19th century. Both have marked blades. “Sarajevo 1890” with inlaid bone handle, 17 1/4”l. with tin sheath and “Soy Le Consentido Voniito” with silver inlaid handle, 11”l. $150-$250 162 - 166

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166 TWO KNIVES. Eastern, 19th century. Similar with single-edged blades and foliage carved handles.

One has brass and silver mounts with an ivory handle, 12 1/4”l. in a water buffalo hide sheath. The other has an inlaid blade, silver mounts and a horn handle and sheath, 12 1/4”l. $200-$400

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167 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. MIddle Eastern, 19th century. Relief carved stock with ornately embossed silver bands. Octagon to round barrel is marked “London” with script signature on the lock including “S. Etienne”. Hammer missing top jaw. 21 1/2”l. $250-$500 168 SMALL MIQUELET PERCUSSION PISTOL. Spain, 19th century. Short octagon to round cannon-type barrel. Walnut stock with engraved brass hardware. Fine detail and workmanship on the lock’s spring mechanism. 8”l. $600-$1,200 169 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Likely made for the Turkish market. Stock with faux curl has fine relief carving and engraved brass hardware. 19 1/4”l. $800-$1,200 170 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. England, early 19th century. Signed on lock and barrel “H.W. Mortimer, London”. Swamped barrel with English proofs. Finely engraved lock, breech and trigger guard with a cast acorn. Walnut stock has shallow chips and glued hairline. 14”l. $800-$1,200

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171 CASED AND ENGRAVED PEPPERBOX PISTOL. England, ca.1830-1860. Elaborate scroll work on grips and hammer. 3 1/2”, six-shot barrel. Cap compartment in grip.

Bright silver plate on grip and frame. Brass bound oak case includes a copper flask, loading rod and ball mold. Engraved escutcheon on lid, “Thomas Entwisle”. Barrel was cleaned at one time with minor areas of pitting. $1,200-$1,800 172 PAIR OF DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOLS. England, 1st half-19th century. Made by “Smith, London”.

5 1/2” Damascus barrels with smooth bores. Finely engraved patent breech and locks, steel hardware and fire blued belt clips. Checkered walnut stocks. Dovetailed mahogany case with a flush mounted handle engraved “No. 1”, includes flask, loading rod, wrench and ball mold. Minor imperfections. $2,000-$3,000 Detail 171 171

173 POCKET REVOLVER. Connecticut, 1860s. Bacon Mfg., .32 R.F. caliber., 4” octagon barrel. Scroll engraved frame and roll engraved hunt scene on the cylinder. Walnut grips. S/N 188. $250-$500 174 MOORE’S PATENT #1 DERINGER. Brooklyn, New York, 1865-1870. .41 caliber. Later production by “National Arms, Co.” with engraved frame and barrel.

Silver plate. S/N 505. Areas of pitting and wear. $200-$400

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175 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. England, 18th century. Signed “Heylin, Cornhill, London” on the brass swamped barrel, also signed on the lock. Fine example with relief carved walnut stock, engraved lock and detailed brass hardware. Touch hole relined. 12 3/4”l. $2,000-$3,000

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176 PAIR OF PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS. France, 19th century. Engraved signature on locks “Mie Rle de Maubeuge”. Walnut stocks with checkered grips and steel hardware. 8” swamped octagonal barrels have simulated Damascus work. Some pitting and one grip has hairline. 14 1/4”l. $1,500-$2,500 177 PERCUSSION SWIVEL BREECH PISTOL. Belgium, 19th century. Signed in gold lettering “A. Laport, E. Filhos, A Rio de Janeiro”. Folding trigger with cap box under crip cap that features a man’s face. Pitting. 6 1/2”l. $300-$600 178 “WEBB AND RIGGS” FLINTLOCK SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. England, late 18th-early 19th century. Engraved frame with delicate silver wire border inlay on grip. 3” screw barrel. No wrench, minor areas of pitting. 8 3/4”l. $300-$600

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179 PERCUSSION PISTOL. France, 19th century. Signed on the barrel “Brun a Paris”. Wire twist barrel has interesting pattern and sawtooth panels with detailed scrolling. Gold detail including a bird and “A” monogram. Ebony grip has minor imperfections. 6 3/4”l. $400-$800

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180 SIDE HAMMER TARGET PISTOL. American, ca.1840-1850s. Octagon to round 8” barrel with adjustable rear sight. Partial signature for “Allen & Thurber, Worcester”. 13”l. $300-$600

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181 PAIR OF SMALL FLINTLOCK SCREW BARREL PISTOLS. England, late 18th-early 19th century. Signed “Twigg, London”.

1 3/8” blued barrels with engraved brass frames and walnut stocks.

One barrel has pitting. 5”l. $1,000-$2,000

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182 PERCUSSION LARGE BORE PISTOL. England, 19th century. Lock marked “Pratt”. Engraved steel hardware including pineapple trigger guard. Silver shield thumbpiece, walnut stock with checkered grips. 15”l. $800-$1,200

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183 PAIR OF PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS. England, 19th century. Fine set signed on the 10” octagon barrels “Charles Lancaster, London”. Blued steel hardware with engraving. Checkered walnut stocks have carved horn forend caps. 16”l. $4,000-$8,000

184 PAIR OF CAVALRY PISTOLS. France, 19th century. Stamped “St. Etienne” on stocks with brass hardware. Partial marks on locks, dated 1822 and 1824.

Factory conversions to percussion. One is missing ramrod.

14”l. $600-$800 185 MILITARY PERCUSSION PISTOL. France, 19th century. Walnut stock with brass hardware.

Partial name on lock. Converted from flintlock. 14 1/2”l. $300-$600 184

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186 FIGHTER ACES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA TROPHY. Mid-late 20th century, silver plate. Of typical form, with two handles, and engraved “Presented in Friendship by the Australian Honoree John Waddy,” with additional recipients listed on the back side. Imperfections. 11 1/2”h. $100-$200 187 PRESENTATION SILVER CIGARETTE CASE. Thailand, 20th century, marked “Sterling.” Niello-type decoration on the lid surrounding an applied winged anchor. Engraved on the back “To General Charles H. Bonesteel III C-in-C United Nations Command Hq. from Air Chief Marshal Dawee Chullasapya Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff, Supreme Command Thailand.” 3 1/4”w. 5 1/4”l., in a velvet-lined case. $200-$400 188 4TH IOWA CAVALRY PRESENTATION SILVER CUP. Marked for Gorham, Rhode Island, 1896. Three-handled cup presented to Adjutant William Forse Scott from the members of the 4th Iowa Cavalry, December 25, 1896. Panels include the presentation inscription, a rifle and a crossed-sword banner, and a US flag naming the company’s engagements.

7 3/4”h., approximately 36.2 ozt.

The 4th Iowa Cavalry mustered in November 1861 and mustered out in August 1865. One of the prominent units in the western campaign, the 4th Iowa Cavalry took part in the sieges of Jackson and Vicksburg, as well as numerous smaller engagements such as Guntown, Tupelo, Memphis, and Selma.

The present cup was presented to William Forse Scott, who enlisted as a private and was promoted throughout the war, culminating in his final duty as adjutant. In 1892, he published The Story of a Cavalry Regiment: The Story of the Fourth Iowa Veteran Volunteers, from Kansas to Georgia, 1861-1865 and it was for this effort that his fellow veterans honored him with this cup at their 1896 reunion. $600-$900 48 | GARTH’S October 31, 2009

189 SILVER PITCHER FROM THE USS WYOMING. Marked for Bailey, Banks and Biddle, Rhode Island, 20th century. Classical form, engraved “A.D.J. Ward Room Officers U.S.S. Wyoming.” 9 3/4”h., approximately 18 ozt.

The USS Wyoming was commissioned in 1912 and saw an extensive career covering World Wars I and II. She was decommissioned in 1947. $150-$250 190 KENTUCKY GUN CLUB SILVER SHOOTING TROPHY Marked for Lebkuecher and Company, New Jersey, ca.1903. Double-bellied form with two scrolled handles. Engraved presentation inscription for the 1903 championship of the Kentucky Trap Shooters League, presented by the Kentucky Gun Club. 5 1/2”h., approximately 9 ozt. $200-$400 191 PRESENTATION SILVER TROPHY CUP. Marked for Birmingham, 1913, and Wilmot Manufacturing Company. Of typical form, presented to Captain W.E. Rutter and “D” Company at the Royal Welch Fusiliers company championship in August of 1918. 9 1/4”h., 17.8 ozt.

The Royal Welch Fusiliers (23d Regiment of Foot) is one of the oldest and most storied regiments of the British Army. Formed in 1689, seeing action at Bunker Hill, Waterloo, and into the 20th century. $300-$500 192 SILVER-PLATED RELIC MUG. Marked for James Deakins and Sons, Sheffield, England, early 20th century.

Of typical form, bearing a presentation inscription. 4 3/4”h.

According to the inscription, the mug was originally owned by Lt. Cmdr.

C.M.S. Chapman, commander of the submarine HMS L55, which was sunk in the Baltic Sea in 1919 fighting the Bolsheviks. The L55, her crew, and this mug, were recovered in 1928. The mug was then, in 1940, presented to Inspector T.M. Page by Lt. Cmdr. F.A. Chapman of the Royal Navy. $100-$200

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193 ELABORATE MILITARY GADGET CANE. English, 19th century, wood and brass. Large brass handle with the seal of the Queens Own Worcestershire Hussars, topped by a compass, and containing a three-draw spyglass. 40”l.

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The Worcestershire Hussars were formed in 1794 as the Worcestershire Yeomanry, but were changed to the Queens Own Worcestershire Hussars by Queen Victoria in 1887. $500-$700 194 TWO NAVAL WALKING STICKS. English or American, 19th century. Includes a bone-handled cane carved with an anchor, rope, and hat, imperfections, 31 1/2”l. Together with a mahogany baton carved with a bird and anchor on the ball handle, 22 3/4”l. $300-$500 195 PRESENTATION KEY-BRITISH LEGION CLUB. England, ca.1925, silver plate. Engraved “Presented to Lord Grimthorpe on the occasion of the opening of the British Legion Club Langtoft Feb. 23rd.

1925.” 4 3/4”l., in a leather and velvet-lined case. $75-$100 196 FOLK ART CANNON. Bone and softwood. Well carved and resting on a wooden carriage with bone mounts and wheels. Minor imperfections. 12 1/2”l. $200-$400

199 BREASTPLATE AND ACCOUTREMENTS. European, 19th century breastplate with brass bosses and a scaled shoulder strap with lion heads. Together with a Middle Eastern metal plated leather bow case, 17”l. $200-$400 199

197 STATUE OF FREDERICK II OF PRUSSIA. European, late 19th-early 20th century, silver plate and marble. Depiction of Frederick the Great in military uniform, standing on a marble base with applied brass “FR,” 10”h. $100-$200 198 HOMING PIGEON PLAQUE BY LOUIS CONVERS (FRANCE, 1860CA.1915).

Bronze, signed lower right and dated 1899. Titled “Offert par le Ministre de la Guerre Concours de Pigeons Voyageurs 1899.” 12 1/4”h. 8”w.

200 HAVERSACK FRAGMENT. Nineteenth century, oilcloth. Marked “Rifle Co. 16th Regt.” Losses. 12”h. 11 1/2”w. $100-$200

The French were among the earliest in modern warfare to use homing pigeons, having used them with great success in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1. $300-$500 200

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201 SWORD. American, mid 19th century. Civil War era artillery sword with brass hilt.

24”l. with leather scabbard. $200-$400 202 JEFFERSON GUARD SWORD. American, early 20th century. Sword made by Ames Sword Co., Chicopee, Massachusetts, for the security guards at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904. Etched blade includes above information as well as “Number 404”. Brass guard. 28”l. including leather scabbard. Wear. $150-$350 203 CHILD-SIZED SWORD. Germany, early 20th century. Brass hilt with an anchor and an etched blade marked “Paul Bierhoff”, “Weihnachten 1901”. 27”l. with leather scabbard. $200-$300

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204 TWO SWORDS. Austrian cavalry saber, ca.1850s. Heavy guard and shagreen grip, 41”l. with metal scabbard. Together with a French sword with wire wrapped grip. Blade marked “Barre Fabt. Paris”. 41 3/4”l. with metal scabbard. $100-$300 205 THREE SWORDS. Nineteenth century. All have brass guards and leather scabbards. French saber marked “Manuf. R. de Chatellerault Mai 1844”, 34 1/2”l. And two German swords with decorated blades. “Weyersberg & Stamm, Solingen”, 36 3/4”l. and unmarked dress sword, 39”l. Imperfections. $200-$300 206 FOUR SWORDS. India, late 19th-early 20th century. Talwar-type swords, two with decorative handles, 34”, 36”l. and two with canvas covered scabbards, 36 1/4”l. $100-$150

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207 SPENCER CONTRACT MODEL 1865 SADDLE RING CARBINE. American. Marked “Burnside Rifle Company” with “Spencer Repeating Rifle 1865” on top of frame. Retains the stabler cut off ahead of trigger.

Old surface with usual wear to the blueing. S/N 33251. $2,000-$3,000

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208 TWO-TRIGGER RIFLE, 2ND TYPE. America, mid 19th century. Stamped original signature “Frank Wesson” on 34 1/4” octagonal barrel. Checkered walnut stock.

Two empty sight dovetails, but has old open sights. 50 1/2”l. $250-$500 209 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. New York, 1857. Engraved IXL, .31 caliber. Spurless hammer with worn original blueing. Unmarked except for S/N 23. 3 1/2” barrel, 7 1/2”l. $250-$500

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210 TWO EARLY SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. American, ca.1860-1880. Model 1 1/2 Second issue with rosewood grips, 2 3/4” barrel and nickel plated finish. S/N 90921. Together with an engraved Model 1 Third issue with mother-of-pearl grips and nickel plating. .22 caliber. S/N 44226. $300-$600 211 TWO REVOLVERS. American, late 19th century. Both have ivory grips and nickel plating.

Engraved “Hopkins & Allen XL, #4 NY”. S/N 380. Together with a “Forehand and Wadsworth, Swamp Angel”. S/N 2937. Imperfections. $300-$600

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212 FINE CASED PAIR OF GILT SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 2 OLD MODEL REVOLVERS. Mid-19th century, marked on the barrels and the cylinders. Elaborate damascene decoration and engraved silver grips. 6” barrels, no s/n. In a red leather-lined mahogany case and accompanied by carved ivory tools.

The distinctly non-American decoration on these guns suggests that when they were purchased, they were sent overseas, probably Europe or the Middle East, where they were decorated and cased. $15,000-$25,000

213 FLINTLOCK DOUBLE BARREL PISTOL. Germany, 18th century. Fine example with locks signed “Knetsper, A. Stuttgart”. Relief carved stock and crisp brasswork including a face on the grip cap. Minor chip at edge of barrel channel. 18”l. $2,000-$3,000 214 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. England, 18th century. Relief carved stock with brass hardware including a dragon side plate.

9” barrel and a lock signed “Collumbell”.

Monogrammed thumbpiece. Imperfections.

15 1/2”l. $1,200-$1,600

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215 PAIR OF SMALL FLINTLOCK SCREW BARREL PISTOLS. England, late 18th-early 19th century. Simple engraving with 1 1/2” round barrels and checkered grips. Minor rust. 5 1/4”l. $500-$1,000 216 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Octagon to round 7” barrel. Checkered walnut stock has horn forend cap and brass hardware with high quality engraving.

13’l. $1,500-$2,500

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217 SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. European, 19th century. Flobert type with a raised cheekpiece and peep sights. gold lettering on barrel, “Oesterr, Waffenfabr-ges, Steyr”. As found condition with old surface. Leather sling. 47”l. $800-$1,200 218 SINGLE SHOT PINFIRE RIFLE. European, 19th century. Signed “Josef, Salzburg”. Octagonal 21 3/4” blued barrel with back action lock, double set triggers and checkered buttstock.

Partial horn trigger guard matches the steel front half. 37 1/2”l. $800-$1,200

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219 EARLY AIR RIFLE. European, 18th century. Ornate 36” octagon to round barrel with brass hardware and engraved double serpent side plates. The flintlock has an exposed mainspring, however there is no touchhole in the barrel. Inside the buttstock is a forged pump lever. Imperfections. 51 1/2’l. $500-$1,000

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220 ASTON MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL. Connecticut, 1846. Lock marked “Middtn. Conn.

1846” with other faint markings. Brass hardware with engraved “NR” on the grip cap. Carefully cleaned at one time, with bright barrel. Small split near lock bolt.

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221 FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS. England, 18th century. Octagon to round 12 3/4” brass barrel with English proofs, “London” and “TK”. Large “Ketland & Co.” lock. Relief carved detail around the breech area and engraved brass hardware. 28 1/2”l. $2,500-$3,500 222 SMALL FLINTLOCK HUNTING RIFLE. European, 18th century. Damascus wire twist 10 3/4” rifled barrel. Relief carved fruitwood stock with ngraved steel hardware and horn forend cap. Small compartment inside buttstock. Imperfections. 24 1/2”l. $1,000-$1,500 223 FLINTLOCK OVER/UNDER HUNTING RIFLE. European, 18th century. Signed “P. Miglein, N.” on the 26” barrels. Large curved plate locks have brass pans.

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224 COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. American, 19th century. Original blue with stagecoach scene on the cylinder and faint case colors on the frame. .31 caliber. One line New York address.

S/N 267888. $1,500-$2,000

225 TWO EARLY SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. American, 19th century. Safety First model, .32 caliber with worn nickel plating and engraved presentation. S/N 75185. Together with a .38 caliber double action with ngraving. S/N 75185. Both have mother-of-pearl grips. $250-$500

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226 TWO SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. American, ca.1870-1882. Both are .32 caliber with engraved frames and mother-of-pearl grips. Model 1 1/2 second issue with 1/2” barrel. S/N 111132. And a double action 3” barrel. Some wear to nickel plating and both have some remaining areas of gilt. $400-$800 227 FINE CASED DOUBLE-BARREL SHOTGUN. France, 19th century. Marked “E. Lefaucheux a Paris.” Elaborately chased decorated locks and frames with a partially checkered stock and Damascus 29 3/4” barrels. Shoots pinfire shells. In a fitted case (lacking lid). $6,000-$8,000 228 LEVER ACTION PERCUSSION RIFLE. New York, 19th century. Signed “Sprague & Marston”. Octagonal 28” barrel. Old dark surface. Buttstock has presentation plaque “...won by Thomas Shipley, Nov. 10, 1852”.

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229 LARGE FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Carved stock with steel hardware and finely cast double serpent side plate with openwork scrolling. Faint signature on lock. Light pitting and old stock restoration. 12”l. barrel, 19”l. overall. $800-$1,200

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230 PAIR OF PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS. France, 19th century. Signed on the locks “DeBourbert a Paris”. Checkered walnut stocks with engraved steel hardware. 5” barrels with patent breech and Belgian marks.

Some areas of surface rust. 11 3/4”l. $800-$1,600 231 PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Relief carved walnut stock with old finish and a bone forend cap. Engraved brass hardware. Unsigned. Hairline in stock forend. 13”l. $800-$1,200 232 PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. European, 18th century. Relief carved figured wood stocks. Octagon to round barrels and hardware have chased floral designs with overlaid gold in the recesses. Minor imperfections. 14 1/4”l. $2,500-$3,500

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233 DAGGER. European, 18th century or earlier. Narrow stiletto-type, engraved blade, wooden handle. 16 1/2”l. $100-$200

236 KRIS KNIFE. Java, early 20th century. Wavy Damascus blade with bone scabbard and bone handle with wire filigree and inset colored stones. 19 1/2”l. overall. $200-$300

234 PLUG BAYONET. American or English, 18th century. Double-edged blade with stamped initials and numbers, possibly a date of 1781. Wooden handle. 14”l. $300-$600

237 PLUG BAYONET. American or English, 18th century. Single-edged blade with brass guard and wooden handle. Minor pitting. 19”l. $400-$800

235 TWO KNIVES. European, late 19th century. Small Scottish dirk with glass gem inset handle. Leather sheath 8 1/4”l. Together with a double-edged blade with a carved horn handle. Horn sheath has some damage, 14 1/2”l. $200-$300

238 DAGGER. Caucasus, late 19th century. Kindjal with decorative blade with horn handle. Leather scabbard with niello decorated fittings. Nicked blade.

22 3/4”l. overall. $200-$400

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239 CASED REVOLVER. European, 19th century. Unmarked, blued steel frame, cylinder, and 3” barrel, with checkered grips. S/N 386.

In a mahogany case. $400-$800 240 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Ohio, 20th century. Blued 29” barrels with walnut stock and some figure. Brazed repair on trigger guard. S/N 32.

45 1/2”. $300-$500 241 PERCUSSION OVER/UNDER RIFLE SHOTGUN COMBINATION. Possibly American, ca.1830-1850s. Round 29” barrels have an adjustable rear sight and ramrod pipes on one side. Back action locks and a checkered stock with steel capbox. Spur of one hammer broken off. 46 1/2”l. $500-$1,000 239

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242 WANTED POSTER FOR “PRETTY BOY” FLOYD. Printed on medium-light paper. “Wanted by the FBI...$5,000 Reward...John Edgar Hoover, Director.”

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243 ADAM FOREPAUGH’S WILD WEST SHOW DOUBLE-SIDED BROADSIDE. Printed in Cincinnati, 1889. “The Original and World Famed Wild West and Great Forepaugh Shows,” including re-enactments of the Battle of Little Bighorn and the Mountain Meadow Massacre, as well as shooting displays. The back side advertises package rate excursions to the Toledo show on June 12, 1889, that included round-trip train fare and admission to the show. Minor imperfections. 28”h. 10”w., in a double-sided frame, 34 1/2”h. 15 1/2”w. $500-$800 244 PAIR OF WW I TRENCH ART VASES. Signed G. Hencrick, European, dated 1916 and 1917, brass. Wonderfully decorated with elaborate repousse’ flowers, ribbons, and central medallions with cannon. 14”h.

See Kimball, “Trench Art of the Great War” in The Magazine Antiques, August 2009, pp. 88-95. $150-$250 245 THREE PIECES OF WW I TRENCH ART. American or European, ca.1914-1918, brass and copper. Includes a pair of lidded tankards, each stamped “Welt Krieg 1914 1918” with elaborate punched and engraved decoration, 7” and 7 1/2”h.

Together with a pitcher punched “Cambrai” and with a US flag and a figural handle, 7 1/2”h.

247 GOOD GROUP OF TRENCH ART. Mostly American or European, WW I or WW II era, brass. Includes a small frame engraved “Paris, France 1945,” 3”h.; a lamp decorated with a bulldog, 13”h.; a pen holder with stamped decoration, 3”h.; a crucifix, 6”h.; a small tray dated 1915, 4 1/2”l; and a nickel-plated naval candlestick, 4 1/2”h.

See Kimball, “Trench Art of the Great War” in The Magazine Antiques, August 2009, pp. 88-95. $150-$250 248 FOUR YARD LONG PHOTOGRAPHS. Includes Ft. Snelling, dated 1926; Company 533, US Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois; 59th Pioneer Infantry, June 1919, Le Mans, France; and Ft. Clayton, May 1933. All framed. $100-$200 249 FASCIST PARTY CADET RIFLE. European, ca.1930-1940s. Bolt action with a 10 1/2” trigger pull. 15” barrel with stamped symbol and “FNA, Brescia, 1931”. S/N 6395. $400-$600

See Kimball, “Trench Art of the Great War” in The Magazine Antiques, August 2009, pp. 88-95. $150-$250 246 TWO PIECES OF WW I TRENCH ART. European and possibly Middle-Eastern, ca.1915.

Includes a cast-iron shell casing vase retaining its original polychrome decoration, 9 1/4”h. Together with a screw-lid box with applied silver and copper decoration, 4 1/4”h.

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250 KNIFE. Germany, ca.1917. World War I knife with a blade marked “Ehrengabe Des Res.-Ers.-Regt. 3, 1917”.

The pommel has a monogram and German eagle.

With scabbard, 11 1/4”l. $150-$250 251 KNIFE. Italy, ca.1940s. WW II knife from the Italian army, 31st Division of Calabria. The wooden handle has been carved with both the Division as well as fasces, a swastika and names including “Duce” for Mussolini”. Metal sheath with “M.V.S.N.” and a fasces. Wear. 13”l. with sheath. $200-$400 252 SWORD AND DAGGER. Japan, ca.1940s. World War II sword and dagger, both in shagreen scabbards. Both have cherry blossom motif hardwood and shark or ray skin handles, the sword with additional wrapping. Dagger, 15 1/2”l.

Sword with dent in blade and damaged scabbard, 40”l. $300-$600

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253 MANHATTAN REVOLVER WITH EAGLE GRIPS. American, 1860s. Percussion .36 caliber with a 5” octagon barrel. Finely engraved frame, barrel, loading lever and grips straps. Old brown finish with faint cylinder scenes on pedestal. 10 1/4” l. $3,000-$5,000

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254 TWO BAR HAMMER PISTOLS. American, ca.1830-1860s. Allen & Thurber pistols with ivory slab grips with 2 3/4” octagon to round barrels. Marked “Allen Patent” on the hammers and dated 1837. 5 1/2”l. $500-$1,000

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255 SMITH AND WESSON MODEL3, (NEW MODEL) SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. American. .44 caliber. Nickel plating with engraving and mother-of-pearl grips. Good signature and patent dates on top of barrel.

6 1/2” barrel. $1,200-$1,800

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256 TWO PISTOLS. Nineteenth century. American Southerner with 2 1/2” barrel, brass frame and ivory grips. .41 caliber, S/N 1650. And an unusually small English percussion pistol with ivory grips and fish shaped hammer. 4”l. Imperfections. $250-$500

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257 CASED SMITH & WESSON # 1 1/2 FIRST ISSUE REVOLVER. American, mid 19th century. .32 caliber with scroll engraving on frame and cylinder and old ivory grips. 3 1/2” barrel. S/N 6366. Minor wear to nickel plate. Mahogany case with ammunition and cleaning rod. $1,000-$2,000 258 TWO COLT OPEN TOP POCKET REVOLVERS. American, ca.1870s. Both are engraved and have ivory grips. .22 caliber. Worn nickel plating. Partial S/N 6-8. Brass frame and traces of nickel. S/N 82793. 6 1/2”l. $200-$400

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259 CASED DOUBLE-BARREL SHOTGUN. England. Marked for Joseph Bourne, London. Wonderfully engraved locks, figured walnut stock, and blued 30” double barrel. Fires pinfire shells (two empty included). In a mahogany case. $1,500-$2,500 260 LORENZ 1854 RIFLED MUSKET. Europe, mid 19th century. 54 caliber percussion with a 37” octagon to round barrel. Three barred bands with an old steel ramrod. Stamped “Ohio” on opposite the lock. “859” on lock. 52 ½“l. overall. $400-$800

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261 SIGNAL CANNON. American or European, 19th century. Brass and blued steel cannon marked “Chas. A. Briggs”. Adjustable with spring loaded levers. Touch hole. 16”l. $600-$900

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262 WINCHESTER SIGNAL CANNON. American, early 20th century. Bronze barrel with cast iron base painted black. Marked “Winchester Repeating Arms...10GA, Not for Ball”. 16”l. $800-$1,200

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263 TWO MODEL CANNONS. American and European, 20th century. One is a scale model Parrot gun by Centennial Guns. 13 1/2”l. base. The other is a bronze cannon with touch hole on wooden mount.

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264 WORLD WAR I FIELD UNIFORM. Wonderfully complete, including jacket, belt, helmet, first aid kit, trench shovel, marked US bayonet, canteen, mess kit, and sleep roll. Very good condition. $300-$500

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265 WORLD WAR II FIELD UNIFORM. Includes jacket, shirt, canteen, mess kit, bayonet, pick axe, gas mask, first aid kit, and sleep roll. Very good condition. $250-$450

269 WORLD WAR II DRESS UNIFORM. Includes jacket, shirt, tie, pants, and cap. Buttons include US, eagle, and infantry. Very fine condition. $250-$450

266 KOREAN WAR FIELD UNIFORM. Includes jacket, shirt, undergarments, canteen, trench shovel, bayonet, sleep roll, first aid kit, and gas mask. Good condition. $200-$400

270 KOREAN WAR DRESS UNIFORM. Includes Eisenhower-type jacket, shirt, tie, pants, and cap. Buttons include US and infantry. Very fine condition. $200-$400

267 VIETNAM WAR FIELD UNIFORM. Includes jacket, shirt, canteens, first aid kit, bayonet, and a well-supplied pack.

Good condition. $150-$250 268 WORLD WAR I DRESS UNIFORM. Includes jacket, pants, and cap. Buttons are “US,” infantry “E,” and eagle. Very fine condition. $300-$500

271 VIETNAM WAR DRESS UNIFORM. Includes jacket, shirt, tie, pants, and cap. Buttons include US, infantry, and eagle, and includes rifle and machine gun badges. Very fine condition. $150-$250

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272 FINE COLLECTION OF NAZI AND RELATED ARMBANDS Including Hitler Youth, SS (with cloth label), “Deutscher Volkssdurm / Wehrmacht,” and a Jewish armband; five total. $300-$500 273 NAZI SA DAGGER Marked “HJN” on the guard and “ EP&S Solingen” on the blade. Blade etched “Alles fur Deutschland,” with Nazi eagle and “SA” on the grip. With scabbard.

13 1/2”l. $300-$500 273A TWO GERMAN WORLD WAR ITEMS. Includes a WWI Iron Cross in a period frame, 7 5/8”h. 6 7/8”w.; together with a marked Meissen porcelain dessert plate from the Luftgau Moskau, a unit of the Luftwaffe, 6 3/4”d. $300-$500

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273B TWO NAZI BOOKS. Includes Organisationsbuch der NSDAP, published in 1943, bound in cloth; together with Carl Giwinna, Das Kommandobuch, published in January 1940, bound in cloth. Also included are a number of certificates from the WinterHilfswerk. $200-$400 274 THREE NAZI ITEMS. Includes a wool infantry jacket with Nazi eagle over the right breast pocket, a helmet with bullet entry and exit holes, and a gasmask in original canister. $200-$400 275 LARGE GROUP OF NAZI ITEMS. Includes a large flag, a Luftwaffe belt and buckle, numerous cloth badges (including Nazi eagles, collar patches, and veterans patches), metal badges (including Labor Party, assault, Luftwaffe, and cap badges), and pins and medals (including Hitler Youth, SA Sports, and Knights Crosses). $200-$400 276 COLLECTION OF 20TH-CENTURY MILITARY HATS. American. Eleven hats, from WW I on, mostly dress hats, but also including an early Air Force leather cap, and a Navy beret. $200-$400

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277 COLLECTION OF 20TH-CENTURY MILITARY HELMETS. American. Includes nine, covering all major military conflicts from WW I through Desert Storm, plus a WW II Civil Defense air raid warden’s helmet. $300-$500

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278 WW II MINE DETECTOR AND THREE MINES. Complete Signal Corps mine detector with case, together with two anti-vehicle mines and an anti-personnel mine.

Mines are approx. 13”d., 13”d., and 6 1/2”h. $150-$250 279 GROUP OF HAND GRENADES AND OTHER MUNITIONS. Includes a WW II 40mm MK dummy shell, 29 1/4”l., a Vietnam 66mm M72 light anti-tank weapon, 25 1/4”l., and a WW II “potato smasher” practice hand grenade; together with an assortment of other grenades, shells, shell casings, and ammunition clips. $100-$200 280 SIX 20TH-CENTURY MILITARY ITEMS, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. American. Includes a radio pack antenna and two radio/telephones (one marked “Signal Corps”); together with a gas mask, a cased first aid kit, and a WW I stove lantern. $100-$200 281 THREE WW II UNIFORMS. Includes an early jacket with Signal Corps badge; an early jacket, shirt, and pants; and an Eisenhower-type jacket with pants. $200-$400

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284 HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY OFFICER’S FROCK COAT. Cold War-era, heavy wool, nicely embellished. $400-$800

282 TWO BAYONETS. Both German and probably Mauser, each with illegible marks on the pommel. Includes an example marked “WW” and S/N 5962, with scabbard, 16”l., together with another marked “Jos. Corts” and S/N 8092, with scabbard, belt, and Nazi buckle, 15”l. (bayonet only). $100-$200 283 LARGE GROUP OF WW I AND WW II ITEMS. Includes uniform accessories, belts, bags, a helmet, two machetes, ammunition, a gas mask, other accoutrements, books, postcards, patches, badges, and a yard long photograph of the 309 Supply Train. $200-$400

284A COLLECTION OF CIVIL WAR RELICS, BUTTONS, AND BADGES. All 19th century. Includes numerous balls and shot, relics purportedly dug at the Wilderness battlefield, “US” bridal plates, eagle buttons, and GAR badges. $50-$100

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286D GROUP OF KOREA AND VIETNAM FIELD JACKETS, PANTS, AND SHIRTS. Seventeen pieces, including jungle and desert camouflage, an officer’s jacket, field pants and shirts, and overcoats. $100-$200 286E COLLECTION OF AMERICAN 20TH-CENTURY MILITARY BUTTONS, PATCHES, AND BARS. Including a set of sixteen WWI plastic buttons, and an assortment of uniform buckles, clips, etc. $50-$100 286F COLLECTION OF AMERICAN 20TH-CENTURY MILITARY EPHEMERA. Includes patches, an MP armband, a WWI signal book, other field and training manuals, discharge papers, and other items. $50-$100

285 ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY UNIFORM. Cold War-era, includes busby, tunic, pants, and cords. $800-$1,200 286 BRITISH WEST RIDING REGIMENT HELMET. Late 19th century, and includes its original painted tin box with “W. McL. G.B.” $300-$500 286A GROUP OF WWI AND WWII JACKETS, PANTS, AND SHIRTS. Includes four olive drab shirts and three khaki shirts, three olive drab pairs of pants and one pair of khaki pants, two uniform jackets, and a heavy, wool overcoat. $200-$400 286B GROUP OF WWI AND WWII JACKETS AND COATS. Includes two USMC uniforms, an officer’s service coat, a Navy pea coat, and two Navy uniforms. $200-$400 286C GROUP OF KOREA AND VIETNAM DRESS JACKETS AND COATS. Includes three Army uniforms, an Air Force uniform, two Army overcoats, a blue wool overcoat, and a boxed set of Navy whites. $200-$400

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286G LARGE COLLECTION OF AMERICAN 20TH-CENTURY MILITARY EPHEMERA. Includes photographs, field and training manuals, a fine group of chromolithograph postcards, playing cards, and models. $100-$200 286H ARMY TRUNK FULL OF MILITARY UNIFORM ACCESSORIES. Twentieth century, includes various items such as hats, combat boots, bags, etc. $50-$100 286I ARMY TRUNK FULL OF MILITARY ACCOUTREMENTS. Twentieth century, including mostly field and mess items, such as canteens and even canned rations. $50-$100 286J LARGE COLLECTION OF AMERICAN 20TH-CENTURY MILITARY BADGES AND BARS. Seven mounted groupings (over 150 total items), including infantry and corps badges, Army collar insignias, officer’s badges and bars, and enameled badges. $100-$200 286K LARGE COLLECTION OF AMERICAN 20TH-CENTURY MILITARY PATCHES. Over 150 patches from WWI through Vietnam, including officer’s stripes, corps badges, as well as ROTC and civilian service. $100-$200

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287 DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK FOWLER. European, 18th century. Marked “J. Bosset, Leige”. High quality with engraved steel hardware and gold detail on the 40” barrels. Checkered half stock has an old mellow surface. 56 1/2”l. $2,500-$4,500

288 PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. England, 19th century. Marked “Fenton, London”. 4 1/2”l. octagonal barrels with nickel silver frames and checkered grips. Capbox in grips. MInor imperfections. 9 1/2”l. $1,200-$1,800

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289 THREE SMALL FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. England, late 18th-early 19th century. All have screw barrels, engraved frames and silver wire inlay on grips. Single signed “Perry, London”, 4 1/8”l. and a pair marked “Goodall & Co.” Minor imperfections, 6”l. $400-$800

290 CASED ARGENTINEAN REVOLVER. Marked for Juan Lopez, Buenos Aires.

Engraved and gilt cylinder, frame, and 3” barrel, checkered grip. In a rosewood case. $500-$1,000 291 MANHATTAN REVOLVER. New Jersey, 1859-1868. Engraved .36 caliber with 4” barrel and brass grip strap and trigger guard. Faint cylinder scene. S/N 39415. $1,500-$2,000

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292 SWORD. American, 19th century. US naval sword with brass acorn and oak leaf guard marked “USN” and an etched blade with anchors and eagles marked for “G. Hirsch’s Sons New York, NY”. Blade has some rust. 38 1/2”l. $200-$400

295 TWO SWORDS. Germany, 19th century. Brass hilted cavalry sabers with wire wrapped grips.

One marked in script “Klingenthal 1828, 43 1/2”l. and one marked “Livertad R.M.”, 40 1/4”l. Includes metal scabbards. $200-$400

293 SWORD. France, late 17th-early 18th century. Napoleonic cavalry saber with brass hilt. Blade has gilt engraved crowned initial. Minor nicks in blade. 40”l. with brass scabbard. $200-$300

296 THREE SWORDS. Germany, early 20th century. Similar hinged guards, two with German eagles, one with lion and shield heraldry. One has a partial maker’s mark, one marked “Eisenhauer Garantirt” and one labeled “Kaiserlieher YachtClub 23 Mai 1914 Berlin”. Metal scabbard (two worn), 37 3/4”, 40”, 41”l. overall. $250-$450

294 SWORD. England, late 18th-early 19th century. Silver hilted officer’s sword with partial London hallmarks and a leather scabbard marked “Loxham Royal Exchange”. The blade has engraved sun, moon and stars. Some wear.

29 1/4”l. plus scabbard. $250-$500

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296A FIVE LODGE SWORDS. American, 19th-20th centuries. One with a blade marked Horstman Co., Philadelphia and “MA” on the guard, two with bone grips and knight’s head pommels (one has a scabbard marked “Parsons & Co.”), one with a knight head pommel and a blade marked “Lilley & Co., Columbus, OH” and the last has faint markings on the blade. Wear. All have metal or leather scabbards. 36” to 38 1/2”l. $200-$400

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297 BAYONET. India, 1st-half 19th century. Patterned after the East India Company bayonets with a sword guard. 26 1/2”l. $200-$300 298 BAYONET. American, mid 19th century. Angular with “US” on the blade. Metal scabbard has leather frog with brass marked “US”. Surface rust. 21”l. $100-$200 299 BAYONET. American, mid 19th century. Angular blade marked “US”. Metal scabbard with leather frog and brass hanger marked “US”. Surface rust. 22”l. $100-$200 300 TWO BAYONETS. European, 19th century. Both have engraved blades. One has a wooden handle and fits over double barrels, 11”l., the other has a brass socket that’s been modified. 12 3/4”l. $200-$400

301 THREE BAYONETS. European, 19th century. Two are for double barrel guns. Larger has etched blade and copper socket. 16 1/2”l. The other has a steel socket, 8 1/2”l.

Together with a large wrought iron single-edged bayonet, 20”l. $250-$500 301A FOUR BAYONETS. European, mid 19th century. Angular, unmarked. Two have leather scabbards. 19 1/2” to 22”l. $150-$300 301B FIVE BAYONETS. European, mid 19th century. Angular, unmarked. One has a metal scabbard with leather frog. 19” to 20”l. $150-$300 301C TWO SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. American, 19th century. Nickel plated frame, S/N 165291 and steel frame with wooden handle. Worn, S/N 37811. $100-$200 | 71

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302 BOX OF AMMUNITION. Twenty rifle cartridges for Model 1881. Some wear. $200-$300

307 BOX OF AMMUNITION. Unopened fifty .38 long rifle cartridges by Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Paper label. $200-$400

303 BOX OF AMMUNITION. Twenty .32-40 central fire cartridges by the Peter’s Cartridge Company. Paper label. $200-$300

308 TWO BOXES OF AMMUNITION. Winchester .38 long and .30 long cartridges.

Paper labels. Some wear. $250-$450

304 TWO BOXES OF AMMUNITION. Winchester .22 by Remington UMC. Unopened.

And Remington .50 Navy blanks. Paper labels, wear. $300-$500

309 TWO BOXES OF AMMUNITION. Fifty Winchester .32 caliber cartridges and fifty Winchester 9mm long shot cartridges. Paper labels. Some wear. $300-$600

305 BOX OF AMMUNITION. Fifty .25 Stevens RF cartridges, but the Peter’s Cartridge Co. Paper label. Some wear. $150-$300

310 TWO BOXES OF AMMUNITION. Twenty rifle and carbine blanks by Frankford Arsenal. And twenty 5.56 mm cartridges by Remington. $150-$300

306 BOX OF AMMUNITION. Forty-Two No. 56 Metallic Cartridges for Spencer’s Rifle or Joslyn’s Carbine. Manufactured

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311 TWO BOXES OF AMMUNITION. Twenty rifle cartridges for Model 1881 by the Frankford Arsenal and a German cartridge box dated 1918. Both are open and missing cartridges. $200-$300

312 TWO BOXES OF AMMUNITION. Winchester. Fifty .30 short cartridges and fifty .44 cartridges for Smith & Wesson. Paper labels.

Wear and some damage. $300-$600 313 TWO BOXES OF FUZES. Both by the Frankford Arsenal dated 1863. Eight and fifteen second fuses. Paper labels, unopened. $250-$500 314 TWO BOXES OF AMMUNITION. Winchester fifty .38 long rifle cartridges and fifty .22 short. Paper labels. Wear. $250-$500 315 TWO BOXES OF AMMUNITION. Twenty rifle and carbine blanks by Frankford Arsenal. And twenty 5.56 mm cartridges by Remington. $150-$300 315A TWO BOXES OF FUZES. Both by the Frankford Arsenal. Twenty five second dated 1863 and four seconds dated 1864. Paper labels, unopened. $250-$500

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316 LINE THROWING CANNON. American, 20th century. Bronze “Lyle” type cannon on a wooden base. Marked “Naval Co. F-8”. 32”l. overall. $200-$400 317 THREE MODEL CANNONS. American or European, 20th century. Scale model of a 19th century cannon. Incomplete accessories, 28”l.; wood, steel and brass with spikes, 20”l. and cast iron made to fire cartridges.

Cover missing. 30”l. $200-$300

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318 SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. American, 1880s. 22” barrel. Saddle ring. Worn original blued finish with a walnut stock. $800-$1,200 319 CASED PERCUSSION PISTOL. Austria, 19th century. Signed “KKP Maschin Fabrik, Innsbruck”.

Finely engraved cylinder and frame with worn original blue.

12”l. Fitted case includes a brass flask, nipple wrench, cap box, bullet mold and cleaning rod. Worn leather covering on case. $1,500-$2,000 320 TWO PERCUSSION PISTOLS. England, 19th century. Underhammer example with 6 1/2” octagonal barrel, engraved nickel silver frame and fruitwood grip. 12”l. Together with a small semi-saw grip with 4” barrel and engraved hardware. 6 1/2”l. Imperfections. $250-$500

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321 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. England. Silver mountings, including a lion’s head on the grip cap have Birmingham hallmarks for 1791. Octagonal to round swamped barrel, illegible signature on lock.

Imperfections. 16”l. $1,500-$2,500

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322 SIX SMITH AND WESSON REVOLVER BOXES Nineteenth century, paperboard, some with a cloth covering.

Includes boxes for a 38 automatic ejector; a 38 doubleaction with nickel plating and a 3 1/4” barrel; a 38 departure with nickel plating and a 4” barrel; a 38 double-action with blued finish and a 4” barrel; a 44 extension stock singleaction with nickel plating; and a box with no model noted.

Imperfections. 7 3/4” to 13”l. $200-$400 323 THIRTEEN BOXES OF AMMUNITION. American, 19th-20th century. Winchester .38 blanks, Western .22 blanks, Remington .32 long, Peter’s blanks, Remington blanks, Remington UMC .45, UMC Smith & Wesson .32, Winchester .32 and Western .22 short. Some cartridges remain. Worn. $150-$300 322 - 325

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324 LARGE GROUP OF AMMUNITION. Nineteenth-twentieth century. Large assortment of cartridges for both pistols and rifles. $300-$600 325 FOLK ART HORN CUP WITH EAGLE. Possibly Texas, 2nd quarter-19th century. Shield-breasted eagle on the front and a piper leading animals to a barn on the back. Below the eagle is “BC” and “Dia Catorze de Diziembre” (December 14); above the eagle is “Casar de Caceres Calle Santiago Numero 56[?]” (Caceres marriage Santiago Street number 56). Damage. 4 1/4”h.

The Caceres family was a prominent Jewish family that originated in a province of the same name in western Spain.

They migrated to the new world, settling in many places, including Texas.

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This cup was purchased from a North Carolina family.

According to family tradition, the cup was brought back from the Mexican War by an ancestor named Charles Hoskins. $600-$1,200

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326 SWORD. Germany, early 19th century. Eagle hilted saber with carved ivory grip. Engraved blade with eagle and “E Pluribus Unum” is marked “Warrented, A. Berger”. Blade has nicks. 34 1/4”l. $1,000-$2,000 327 NAVY CUTLASS. France, mid 19th century. Blade engraved with an anchor and marked “Mre. Impale de Chatellerault Juin 1861”. Metal grip and guard have traces of old black paint. 32 1/2”l. $150-$350 328 SWORD. European, early 19th century. Eagle hilted saber with carved ivory handle. Blade has traces of engraving. Surface rust.

34 1/2”l. with remnants of leather scabbard.

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According to family tradition, this sword was originally carried by ancestor Andrew Drew during the American Revolution. However, given the later date of the sword, it is more likely that it was originally owned by a member of the next generation of the Drew family. $400-$800 329 SWORD. European, 1st half-19th century. Blade has partial mark “M&R. Borer”. Brass hilt is stamped with an anchor. 29 3/4”l. including leather scabbard. $200-$400

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330 SMALL SWORD. European, mid 18th century. Trefoil blade and steel pierce-work hilt. Splits in guard.

38”l. $200-$500

331 CASED TRANTERS PATENT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. England. Retailer’s mark for Thomas Williams, South Castle Street, Liverpool.

Blued and engraved frame and checkered grip, 3” barrel. S/N 21998. In a mahogany case. $1,200-$1,800

332 GREAT LAKES NAVAL PRESENTATION SWORD. Blade marked “Carl Lippled Braunscheild.” Etched blade, brass hilt, wire-wrapped grip. Leather and brass scabbard has fouled anchor on one side and “Presented by the Chief Petty Officers Naval Training Station Great Lakes, Ill.” 36 1/2”l. Together with a partial scabbard of the same type and inscribed “Albert Henry Benhard USN By the Hospital Corps School, Great Lakes, Ill. 1917.” Imperfections. $400-$600 | 75

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333 REMINGTON MODEL 8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. American, late 19th century. Premier “F” grade with engraving and checkered walnut stock. .35 caliber. Original blueing has turned to brown on the barrel.

Stock has old refinishing and shallow chip. S/N 13692. 42”l. $800-$1,200 334 REVOLVER. Belgium or England, mid 19th century. .44 caliber Smith & Wesson Russian revolver type with floral and crosshatch engraving and crown “V” marks on the cylinder.

Bone grips and worn old nickel plating. 7 7/8” barrel. $400-$800

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335 TWO REVOLVERS. American, late 19th century. Both marked “Smith’s Patent 1878”. .32 caliber with nickel plate finish, ivory grips and 3” barrel. S/N 218. And a .38 caliber with old grey surface, mother-of-pearl grips and a 2 1/2”l. barrel. S/N 430. $300-$600 336 ENFIELD RIFLE. Martini-Henry MK III, dated 1886. British proof marks, and stamped “1425” and “378” on the stock. 32 1/2” barrel. $300-$500

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337 SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 50-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Marked on the lock and dated 1863, marked “US” and dated 1870, and marked “US” on the butt plate. 32 1/2” barrel. S/N 44810. $600-$900

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338 TWO SWORDS. Eastern, 19th century. Yataghan type, one with ivory handle, one with silver metal. Damascus blades. Splits in handles.

31 1/2”, 32 1/2”l. with leather scabbards. $250-$450 339 THREE SWORDS. Eastern, 19th century. Two are probably Chinese, one with sharkskin handle and scabbard, 27 1/4”l., another with brass handle and leather scabbard, 35 3/4”l. Together with a sword with wire wrapped handle and thin metal sheeted scabbard, 36 3/4”l. $200-$400 340 SIX EDGED WEAPONS. Nineteenth and early 20th century. Three spears, two of iron on wooden shafts, 54”, 62”l. and one of hammered bronze, 43”l., an ethnographic sword with ornately shaped blade, 26”l. Two spear heads, iron 27”l. and steel, 38”l. $200-$400

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341 SPEAR. English/Indian, mid 19th century. Boar hunting spear on a bamboo pole. Blade is marked “Manton & Co., Calcutta”.

72 1/4”l. $200-$300 342 TWO DAGGERS. Middle Eastern, 20th century. Curved blades and wooden handles. One is more ornate with silver metal covered handles and scabbard. 15 1/2”, 17”l. $100-$200 343 TWO DAGGERS. Caucasus, late 19th century. Kindjals. One with decorative blade and bone handle, 22”l. with scabbard; the other with an ivory handle and niello decorated scabbard, 18”l.

Scabbards have damage. $200-$400 344 TWO DAGGERS. India, early 20th century. Engraved scabbards and handles, the smaller having a ram’s head end. Damascus curved blades. 12 1/2”, 24”l. $200-$300

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345 PERCUSSION SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Ireland, 19th century. Important rifle marked” Wm. & Jn. Rigby, Dublin”. Octagonal 24” Damascus wire twist barrel and finely engraved steel hardware including a twopiece patch box with spring release. Silver forend cap and escutcheon. Minor imperfections. 40”l. $2,000-$3,000

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346 PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. France, 19th century. Finely etched hardware with dragons including signature on barrels “Le Page Moutier, Paris”. Folding triggers. Some surface rust. 8 1/2”l. $800-$1,000 347 SPRINGFIELD 1896, (KRAG) CARBINE. American, 1904. 30-40 bolt action. Original blueing. 22” barrel.

Original finish to stock with a small glued restoration near bolt and a couple of hairlines on the forend. $900-$1,200 348 CASED DOUBLE-BARREL SHOTGUN. Germany, 19th century. Marked on the locks and on both barrels “J.P. Sauer and Sohn, Suhl.” Engraved locks and two Damascus double barrels, 27 1/2”l. S/N 37315. One barrel is shotgun/rifle combination. Faint case colors on frame. In a canvas case. $2,500-$3,500 78 | GARTH’S October 31, 2009

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349 FINE CASED SPORTING GUN. France. Marked for Devisme, Paris, mid 19th century. Pin-fire percussion rifle of the design by Casimir Lefaucheux, with elaborate floral engraving and hunting scenes on the locks, figured walnut stock, and a Damascus 23 1/2” double barrel. In a walnut case. $5,000-$7,000 349

349A FIFTY-FIVE REFERENCE BOOKS ON GUNS, SWORDS, MILITARIA, AND RELATED TOPICS. $300-$500

349B TWO IVER JOHNSON REVOLVERS. Includes a blued steel example with a 3” barrel and checkered grips, S/N A63719 ; together with a nickel-plated example with a 3 1/4” barrel and checkered grips, no S/N. $150-$250

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350 JENNINGS BREECH-LOADING RIFLE. Marked “Patent 1949 C.P. Dixon, Agent New York,” top of barrel marked “11.” Engraved blue steel, 26 1/4” round barrel, and walnut stock.

Imperfections. Butt stock has pieced restorations. $1,500-$2,500

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351 KAR 88 8MM RIFLE. Marked “C.G. Haenel Suhl 1890.” Bolt-action magazine rifle. 16 1/2” barrel. $300-$500

351A INLAID WHEEL LOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Extensive ivory inlay with foliage, dog and fox. Large ball finial on the grip. Steel hardware. Imperfections. 22 1/2”l. $1,500-$2,500

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352 PAIR OF “SCOTTISH” ENGRAVED PERCUSSION PISTOLS. England, 19th century. Signed “Richards, London”. Made for the Scottish trade with ram’s horn and thistle grips. Finely engraved with thistle and scroll work. All metal including original blued lock plates and 6 1/2” barrels. Minor imperfections. 10 1/2”l. $2,000-$3,000 80 | GARTH’S October 31, 2009

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353 CASED PAIR OF WHEELLOCK PISTOLS. European, 20th century. Light fruitwood stocks with steel hardware. 17” octagon to round barrels. 24 1/2” l. overall. Fitted wooden case. $1,500-$2,500

355 SWORD. Germany, 19th century. Artillery sword with etched blade marked “2. Bad. Feld. Artill.-Regt. No.30”. Wire wrapped grip. 39”l. with scabbard. $100-$200 356 SWORD. Germany, 19th century. Court sword with faintly etched blade. Wire wrapped grip with brass guard. 39”l. $200-$300

354 WINCHESTER INSPECTOR’S MAGNIFYING GLASS. Early 20th century, brass. Marked “Winchester” and “73”. 6”l.

According to an accompanying note, this glass is number 73 of 81 made in 1919 for the inspectors of the “B.A.R” rifles. $200-$400

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357 SWORD. Turkey, 19th century. Naval dirk with a curved blade and steel eagle hilt.

Nickel plated scabbard. 26 1/2”l. $150-$300 358 SWORD. American, late 19th-early 20th century.

US naval sword with etched blade, sharkskin grip and a brass guard with oak leaves and “USN”. Leather scabbard has serpent end. 36 1/2”l. $250-$500 359 SWORD. European. Early blade engraved “Toledo” with an early 19th century brass hilt. Blade cut down. 40”l. with leather scabbard. $250-$500 | 81

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360 ENFIELD RIFLE. Martini-Henry MK III, dated 1887. British proof marks on the barrel,stamped “00” and “19” on the stock. 32 1/2” barrel. $300-$500

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361 PAIR OF CASED PERCUSSION PISTOLS. Germany, 19th century. Marked “Rhein Metallw uMasch Fabr Abt Sommerda Gewehrfabrik.”

Elaborately engraved and gilt frames and barrels and fluted walnut grips. In an oak case. $2,500-$3,500 362 CASED REVOLVER. England, unmarked, late 19th century. Blued cylinder, engraved and gilt frame and 3” barrel, ivory grips. In an oak case marked “Winter & Son Opticians” in Newcastle on Tyne. Engraved “J.J.Taylor” on the lid. $800-$1,200 363 PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. European, 18th century. Octagon to round barrels with proof marks and ornately carved stocks with bone forends. Engraved steel hardware. One ramrod missing. $1,500-$2,500

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364 FINE JNO RIGBY & CO SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH CASE. England, 20th century. Finely detailed scroll engraving with deer and gold inlaid borders. Gold scroll inlay on trigger guard and breech. Figured walnut stock. Ebony forend cap. Gold lettering on barrel reads “The Nawab Mahboob Yan Jung. Bahadoor”. 26 1/2” barrel. 42”l. overall. $2,500-$3,500

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365 THREE MIQUELET FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Middle Eastern, 18th century. Brass mounted with decorative inlay. Old restorations. $300-$600

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366 CASED PAIR OF PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS. England, 19th century. Made by Westley Richards. Checkered walnut stocks, 4 1/2” octagon barrels and locks with traces of case coloring and engraved maker’s mark. Original divided case includes a round ball mold, copper flask, caps, brush, oil bottle and cleaning rod. Original label inside lid. Wear to stocks. $7,000-$10,000

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367 CURLY MAPLE HALF-STOCK RIFLE. American, 19th century. 33 ½” octagonal barrel, Goulcher lock with engraved hunting scenes, brass patchbox and inlaid silver star. “H. Weaver” on barrel.

Minor imperfections. $800-$1,200 368 ENGLISH DOUBLE-BARREL SHOTGUN. Marked for C.G. Bonehill, London. 28 1/2” Damascus double barrel, engraved decoration, and a walnut stock. Minor imperfections. $400-$800

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369 HALF-STOCK CURLY MAPLE RIFLE. American, 19th century. 35 1/4” octagonal barrel, Henry Parker lock, silver inlay, brass patchbox.

Imperfections. $400-$600

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370 PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARREL SHOTGUN. English, 19th century. Marked for John Wiggan.

30 1/2” round Damascus barrel with engraved sunburst, engraved lock, and walnut stock. Minor imperfections. $400-$800 371 CURLY MAPLE FULLSTOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE. American, Pennsylvania,19th century. 36 1/2” octagonal barrel, Edmons lock, and an engraved brass patchbox. Percussion converted from flint.

Minor imperfections. $1,500-$2,500 372 WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 PUMP RIFLE. American, 1910. .22 caliber with a 24” octagon barrel. Old brown surface and patina with traces of original blue in a couple of places. $500-$1,000 373 MARLIN MODEL 93 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. American, early 20th century. .32 special caliber.

20” barrel with original blue and faint case colors remaining on the frame and lever. $600-$1,200 86 | GARTH’S October 31, 2009

374 SIX BAYONETS. European, 20th century. All have metal scabbards, four with leather frogs. Two have marked blades, “Krakla” and “Suhl”. Wear. $150-$300 375 WEBLEY PATENT REVOLVER. England, 19th century. Marked “Army Navy CSL”, blued steel frame, checkered grips, 3” barrel. S/N 5810. $400-$800 376 BRITISH-MADE SMITH AND WESSON REVOLVER. England, 1895. Nickel-plated, checkered grips, 3 1/2” barrel. S/N 3995. Re-plated, thin stampings. $200-$400 377 HOPKINS AND ALLEN ACME HAMMERLESS REVOLVER. 3” barrel, pearl grips. S/N 56. $100-$200

378 TWO FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Balkans, 18th century. Both have octagon to round barrels. One has silver bands, wire inlay and brass hardware, 21 3/4”l. The other has chased brass overlay and wire wrapped grip, 20”l. Wear. $200-$300 379 TWO FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Balkans, 18th century. One has silver metal inlay and coral inlay on the grip, 22 1/2”l. The other has a carved stock and wire inlay, 19 1/4”l. Wear. $150-$350 380 TWO PISTOLS. Balkans, 18th-19th centuries. Flintlock of ast steel with figural designs on the barrel. Stock is loose, 20 1/2”l. Percussion with octagon to round barrel with gilding on the barrel and lock. The stock has silver inlay and wire designs, 20 1/2”l. Wear. $300-$400

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Auctioneers Jeff Jeffers, Principal Auctioneer Amelia Jeffers, Apprentice Steve Bemiller Andrew Richmond Dave Pritchard Kellie Seltzer Catalog Department Susan Wise Andrew Richmond Ellice Ronsheim Judi Hill Eclectic Auctions Justin Arnold Kristin Crump Nick Burdette Operation and Transportation Jared Wells Nick Burdette Ron Scheeler Elmer Caskey Kris Klein George Craft Exhibitions Debbie Bender Administrative Support Debbie Bender Edie Preece Toni Warner Accounts Receivable Toni Warner

GARTH’S STAFF CEO Richard “Jeff” Jeffers President Amelia Jeffers Executive Vice President Steve Bemiller Vice President Andrew Richmond

Ambassadors-at-Large Carolyn and Tom Porter

Consignor Representatives Jeff Jeffers Amelia Jeffers Steve Bemiller Andrew Richmond Jared Wells Consignment Manager Edie Preece Certified Appraisers Jeff Jeffers, CAGA Kristin Crump, CAGA Jared Wells, CAGA Andrew Richmond, CAGA Justin Arnold, CAGA Photography Rob Manko Design Rob Manko Kellie Seltzer Marketing Amelia Jeffers Kellie Seltzer

Real Estate Amelia Jeffers Steve Bemiller Dave Pritchard Tom Augustus Jerry Franckhauser

Public Relations Christa Johnson Kellie Seltzer Subscriptions Toni Warner Internet Auction Services Debbie Bender

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GARTH’S POLICY GUARANTEE: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. continues to be committed to providing thorough descriptions that reflect our belief in service through honesty, integrity and attention to detail. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. guarantees the authenticity of origin as stated in the first bold line of the catalogue description, with the exception of amendments by any oral or written notices or announcements at the time of the auction. “Origin” is defined as the creator, period, culture, or source, as set forth in the first bold line of a lot in the catalog. Exclusions – Notwithstanding any other provision of these Terms of Guarantee, Garth’s Auctions, Inc. does not guarantee the names or patterns of any Oriental rugs. All rug dimensions are approximate. Garth’s does not guarantee the authenticity of any item created before 1500. Regarding all jewelry, all weights, grades, sizes, and metal content(s) are approximate. Regarding colored stones: purchasers are reminded that colored stones and diamonds may be enhanced by using one or more techniques, including but not limited to: clarity enhancements, resins, and heat treatment. Garth’s makes no warranty express or implied to the buyer as to whether a natural stone has been enhanced. Additionally, antiques, by the very nature of their age, have wear that reflects their years of use. As a result, honest wear earned from use is to be expected and is sometimes the proof that an item is an antique. Normal wear will not be listed. Buyers who would like to know the fine points regarding condition should call prior to the auction. We would prefer that you examine the items before you place a bid. All other guarantees of authenticity of authorship, expressed or implied, are hereby disclaimed. There is no other warranty, express or implied. Each and every lot is sold “as is”.

BUYING FOR OUR ACCOUNT: The owners and employees of Garth’s Auctions, Inc. never have, nor ever will buy any item at our auction for ourselves.

LIABILITY: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. guarantees the authenticity of origin of a lot for a period of twenty-one days from the date of the auction and only to the original purchaser of record at the auction. If it is determined to Garth’s Auctions, Inc.’s satisfaction that the first bold line is incorrect, the sale will be rescinded provided the lot is returned to Garth’s Auctions, Inc. in the same condition in which it was at the time of the auction. It is also Garth’s Auctions, Inc.’s policy to have the purchaser obtain, at the purchaser’s expense, the opinion of one (or two in some cases) recognized experts in the field, mutually acceptable to Garth’s Auctions, Inc. and the purchaser, before Garth’s Auctions, Inc. determines whether to rescind the sale under the above guarantee.

The purchaser’s sole remedy in the event of disputed authenticity of origin of any lot shall be the rescission of the sale and return of the original purchase price and premium paid by the purchaser. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. accepts no liability of any kind for an item after the gavel has fallen.

WITHDRAWN LOTS: Garth’s Auction, Inc. reserves the right to withdraw any property before the auction and shall have no liability whatsoever for withdrawal of the property.

SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS: The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer is the buyer. The auctioneer is the sole determinant as to who is the successful bidder. Once the auctioneer’s gavel falls, the successful bidder immediately assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased lot.

DISPUTED AND REJECTED BIDS: The auctioneer reserves the right to re-open the bidding on the disputed lot. The auctioneer also reserves the right to reject nominal bids and to withdraw from the auction items that do not receive a bid reflective of an item’s worth. We make every attempt, for the benefit of both seller and buyer, to create lots that reflect the quality of our cataloged merchandise. Therefore, any lot not receiving an opening bid of at least $50.00 will be passed.

ESTIMATES & RESERVES: Presale estimates are intended as guides and may not be reflective of actual gavel price. Some of the items in this auction are subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Garth’s Auctions, Inc. The reserve will not be higher than the low estimate.

DEFINITIONS OF STATEMENTS: a) “Attributed to” – work is of the period of the named artist and may be the work of that artist, but not definitely so. b) “Circle of” – work of the period closely associated with the artist or from his studio. c) “School of” – work by a pupil or follower of the artist, in his style. d) “After” – in our opinion, a copy of the work of the artist. e) “Signed” – has a signature that in our opinion is the signature of the artist. f) “Bears signature” – has signature that in our opinion might be the signature of the artist.

PREVIEWS: We encourage our clients to come and examine the items before each auction. Preview times are listed in the forward of each catalog. The stage is closed during the auction.

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GARTH’S POLICY (continued) CONDITION REPORTS: Absentee bidders should call for an updated condition report. This report supersedes the catalog description. Our staff will take a list of the items you would like examined and give you a time to call back for a detailed report. Photographs are also available for a nominal fee.

ABSENTEE BIDS: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. accepts absentee bids including internet bids. These bids are given to an experienced bidder to execute competitively. All absentee items are purchased as inexpensively as possible. Although our absentee bidding system is 100% honest, it is not foolproof and Garth’s Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for failing to execute any absentee bids. A $50.00 minimum bid is required on all lots. Absentee bids must be submitted in (a minimum of) $5.00 increments. Increments less than $5.00 will not be observed. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. also accepts telephone and live auction internet bids. For phone bidding it is to your advantage and we strongly recommend placing a “back up bid”.

BIDDING INCREMENTS Absentee and saleroom bidders should be aware of the following bidding increments, to which our auctioneers adhere: $0-500 $25 $501-1,000 $50 $1,001-3,000 $100 $3,001-5,000 $250 $5,000-10,000 $500 $10,000-30,000 $1,000 or auctioneer’s discretion $30,000-50,000 $2,500 or auctioneers discretion $50,000 & up Auctioneer’s discretion

BUYERS PREMIUM: A buyer’s premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price. The buyer’s premium is 17.5% of the successful bid price of each lot up to and including $100,000, and 12.5% on any amount in excess of $100,000.

SALES TAX: Buyers are required to pay state and local sales tax unless exempted by law. If exempt, buyers must file a tax exemption form with Garth’s Auctions, Inc. before any exemption can be made.

PAYMENT: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. accepts cash, personal and certified checks or VISA® and MasterCard® as payment for items purchased. With personal checks, current identification (valid driver’s license) must be presented. Items may not leave the premises until payment is made. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise until a check has cleared. A fee of $25 will be assessed on all returned checks.

PACKING AND SHIPPING: Quotes for shipment of successful auction items are provided by Pak Mail #636, Powell, Ohio. Pak Mail may be reached at (614) 793-9580 and us636@pakmail.org. Payment of invoice and shipping charges indicates acceptance of the terms of shipment: Packages refused by recipient, or which for any reason cannot be delivered, are the responsiblilty of the buyer including any payments for forwarding, disposal, or return transportation charges. International shipments: buyers are additionally responsible for customs charges, penalties, duties, storage charges or other expenses incurred as a result of an action by customs. Customers who prefer to use a different shipping company should disregard the shipping charges on their invoice, and notify Garth’s to make arrangements for release to their preferred shipper. Merchandise will be shipped within 15 days of receipt of payment. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent contractors, packers or carriers of purchased merchandise. In most cases furniture is shipped through independent contractors. A list is available upon request.

STORAGE: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. requires that purchased items must be removed from the premises within 15 days of the auction unless other arrangements have been made. A notice of 24 hours must be given before items are picked up. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to charge a fee of $5 per day, per item, if not removed within the requested time frame. Items not removed after 60 days may, at the discretion of Garth’s Auctions, Inc., be sold without notice to the original purchaser, to cover the cost of the merchandise and storage charges. Items are stored at the buyer’s risk. | 89

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GARTH’S POLICY (continued) ONLINE BIDDING: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. may offer online bidding on specific catalogued auctions. For availability and online bidding policies visit our auction listing at www.garths.com.

FIREARMS: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. follows all Federal Firearms Regulations.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS: Bidding on any item indicates the bidder’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of Garth’s Auctions, Inc.’s policy. We would like to thank you for your interest and participation.

OTHER INFORMATION FOR OUR CUSTOMERS CONSIGNMENTS: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. will assist you by selling one item, a collection or an entire estate. For consignment inquiries and appointments call one of our representatives: Tom Porter, Jeff Jeffers, Steve Bemiller, Andrew Richmond or Jared Wells. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. is also licensed to sell real estate.

TRUSTS AND ESTATES: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. often works with bankers, trust officers, lawyers and others with the responsibility for dispersing estates. We will work with you and your representative to discuss you estate planning needs.

APPRAISALS: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. provides appraisal services for insurance, estate tax, family division or other purposes.

HOTELS Best Western Delaware Inn (Delaware)* Best Western Franklin Park (Polaris) Campbell House (Delaware) Comfort Inn (Delaware)* Comfort Inn (Polaris) Days Inn (Worthington) Hilton Garden Inn (Polaris) Holiday Inn Express (Delaware)* Holiday Inn (Worthington) Marriott Courtyard (Worthington) Red Roof Inn (Worthington)* Travelodge (Delaware)* * A discount may be given to Garth’s customers (when reservations are made) * Family pets are welcome 90 | GARTH’S October 31, 2009

RESTAURANTS (within 20 minutes) 740-363-3510 614-396-5100 740-363-1143 740-363-8869 614-791-9700 614-436-0556 614-846-8884 740-362-3036 614-436-0700 614-436-7070 614-846-3001 740-369-4421

Bravo Columbus Fish Market Hoggy’s J Gilberts O’Charley’s Polaris Grill Roadhouse Grill

614-888-3881 614-410-3474 614-433-7447 614-840-9090 614-846-9744 614-431-5598 740-657-1108

RESTAURANTS (Delaware area) Buns Nova Old Bag of Nails Vaquero’s Hoggy’s

740-363-2867 740-362-4810 740-368-8083 740-362-0919 740-369-3471

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DIRECTIONS TO GARTH’S AUCTIONS, INC. 2690 Stratford Road, P.O. Box 369, Delaware, Ohio 43015 Phone: 740-362-4771 • Fax: 740-363-0164 Website: www.garths.com • E-Mail: info@garths.com Garth’s is located north of Columbus, Ohio approximately thirty minutes from the Columbus International Airport.

FROM THE CINCINNATI AREA: Take I-71 North to Columbus. Then take Rt. 315N to 270E to 23N. Follow 23 North to Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass a golf club on your right and the Methodist Theological Seminary. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road).

We are the buildings on your left.

FROM THE CLEVELAND AREA: Take I-71 South to Route 36/37 (Delaware/Sunbury exit 131). Take this route into Delaware, and turn left on Route 23 South. Turn left onto Stratford Road (at the sixth traffic light). We are the red buildings on your left.

FROM COLUMBUS AIRPORT: Take I-670 East to I-270 North (or West) to Cleveland. The first exit past I-71 s Route 23 North—Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass a Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left.

FROM THE DAYTON AREA: Take I-75 North to I-70 East to Columbus. Take I-270 around Columbus to the Delaware/Worthington exit (Route 23 North). Take 23 North to Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left.

FROM INDIANAPOLIS: Take I-70 East to Columbus. Take I-270 around Columbus to the Delaware/Worthington exit (Route 23 North). Take 23 North to Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left.

FROM PITTSBURGH: Take I-79 South to I-70 West to Columbus. Take I-270 to I-71 North to the Polaris Exit (Route 750). Turn left and follow 750 to Route 23 North (turn right). You will pass Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left. | 91

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Garth’s Auctions, Inc. P.O. Box 369 Delaware, Ohio 43015 Telephone: (740) 362-4771

All checks are to be made in U.S. dollars. $165.00 per year. All catalogues.

(Includes complimentary subscription to Garth’s Eclectic Auction Brochures, $15.00 value) Other Services:

We sell Real Estate.

We accept consignments large or small.

Mailing Address: Name: Street: City: Telephone: (

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All materials are sent by first class mail. A reminder notice will be sent in time for subscription renewal.

We are now accepting VISA® and MasterCard® for subscriptions and catalogue orders.

YOU MAY FAX THIS TO GARTH’S AT (740) 363-0164. PLEASE SUBMIT ADDITIONAL BIDS ON OTHER PAPER. ANY QUESTIONS CALL (740) 362-4771.

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GARTH’S AUCTION ABSENTEE BID FORM AND FINANCIAL REFERENCE FOR NEW BIDDERS Sale Date:

I have examined these items.

Name:

Bidder No.

Street: City: Telephone #:

State:

Zip: Fax #:

Garth’s may, on my behalf, enter bids on the following lots to the maximum price I have indicated for each lot. I understand that if my bid is successful, the purchase price will be the sum of my final bid plus a premium (see policy) of the bid and an applicable sales tax.

Garth’s will execute these bids competitively and make all reasonable attempts to purchase items as inexpensively as possible. Garth’s absentee bidding system is 100% honest but is not foolproof. Absentee bidders are subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in Garth’s policy in the catalog.

CATALO G or LOT BID P RICE SHORT DESCRIPTION OF LOT LOT NUMBER ( exclu d e premiu m )

To allow us to process your bids, bidders not yet known to Garth’s should supply the following information at least 3 days prior to the auction. We thank you!

Name of Bank:

YOU MAY FAX THIS TO GARTH’S AT (740) 363-0164. PLEASE SUBMIT ADDITIONAL BIDS ON OTHER PAPER

Branch Phone No.:

Address of Branch: Contact Person:

Branch Fax No.: Your Signature:

ANY QUESTIONS CALL (740) 362-4771

(I authorize Garth’s Auction to contact the above institution.)

Credit Card Number:

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Join Garth’s Auctions in 2010 as a consignor, as a bidder, or simply as a student of antiques.

We are always accepting quality consignments and always willing to answer your questions about individual pieces or the auction process as a whole.

January 29 - 30: Fine and Contemporary Art and Asian and Continental Furniture and Decorative Arts

February 5: Eclectic March 19 - 20: Early American Antiques and Decorative Arts April 2: Eclectic Spring TBA: Firearms & Military Accoutrements May 28 - 29: Early American Antiques and Decorative Arts featuring the Fourth Annual Ohio Valley Auction

June 4: Eclectic July 23 - 24: Fine and Contemporary Art and Asian and Continental Furniture and Decorative Arts

August 6: Eclectic September 3 - 4: Annual Labor Day Early American Antiques and Decorative Arts October 1: Eclectic Fall TBA: Firearms & Military Accoutrements November 26 -27: 50th Annual Thanksgiving Auction of Early American Antiques and Decorative Arts

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