2023 October 25 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

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PAUL FRIEDRICH C ollection

Paul Friedrich was the third generation of a farming family in Ventura County, California. Inspired by the television cowboys of the 1950s like Hopalong Cassidy, Tom Mix, and Gene Autry, he had an early interest in firearms and the stories of the California Gold Rush and Old West. As a youngster of 12 or 13, his uncle took him hunting and introduced him to an experienced firearms dealer in Ventura, where Paul further developed his love of firearms. Later, he spent time at Pachmayr’s gun shop in Los Angeles where his knowledge of the history of firearms expanded.

Paul had a particular interest in the stories behind his collection. He meticulously researched specific towns or people of interest, manufacturers, variations in models, and previous owners. For Paul, the hunt for provenance was just as exciting as the discovery of a rare artifact. He loved telling the story of a photo of Josie Earp that had gone unrecognized at a little antique shop in Oregon or of the Will & Fink card cutter that was misidentified as a photograph trimmer. He loved the rusty “dug-up” old pistols found in a ghost town as much as he did the “1 of 1000” Winchester.

In 1968, Paul moved to California’s Central Valley with his wife, Margaret, and his children. He continued to raise row crops, including tomatoes, spinach, and dried limas and later planted orchards of apricots and almonds. He enjoyed hunting all over the West, especially in Colorado and New Mexico. He hunted New Zealand, Argentina, and Canada and made 3 trips to South Africa. Paul and Margaret raised their 5 children on their farm in Patterson, California. Growing up surrounded by his collection, attending black powder shoots with muzzleloading rifles (while dressed in full garb!), and antique and gun shows, all their children learned an appreciation of the craft and artistry that went into every piece.

With collecting, just as in hunting, the thrill of the chase was the best part. Years ago, the Great Western Show in Los Angeles drew many collectors and knowledgeable experts. Then there was the Las Vegas Arms Show, which Paul and Margaret attended every year for 40 years. Dad’s favorite time was planning and packing for the next hunting trip or the next gun show to visit with friends and collectors from all parts of North America and beyond. Paul’s closest friends were his fellow collectors. A chance meeting 30 years ago in Santa Barbara led to a lifelong friendship with Dick Burdick. Together, they made an awesome team, researching and exchanging stories. Paul met and made good friends with many long-time collectors, including Hugh Hayes, Alfred Cali, and Brad Witherell, just to name a few.

Paul was a member of the Colt Collectors Association, Safari Club International, Texas Gun Collectors Association, Texas Rangers Foundation, Colorado Gun Collectors, Antique Bowie Knife Association, Buffalo Bill Center, a life member of the National Rifle Association, and a former member of the American Society of Arms Collectors. Then there was the MBWWW, the Mystical Brotherhood of the Wild and Wooly West, a fraternity of collector-friends that met annually to relive the stories of the Old West they all loved.

His passion for collecting and history will forever be a significant part of our memories of our father and husband. We hope his collection finds its way to people who are as passionate about it as he was, people who enjoy the history and the hunt for these fantastic pieces of Americana.

Best wishes & fond memories, Margaret Friedrich & Family

1001 - (A) COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER

ENGRAVED “WF & CO - SAN FRANCISCO” (1866).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1849

Serial No. 281099

Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion

Barrel Length: 6”

FFL Status: Antique

Manufactured in 1866. 6” octagonal barrel with a post front sight and V notch sight on the lip of the hammer. Single line address on the top flat of the barrel. “ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA”. On the left side of the frame is “COLTS / PATENT”. On the left side of the trigger guard is “31 CAL”. It has the stagecoach cylinder scene on the 6-shot cylinder. The full serial number, 281099, was observed on the barrel assembly, frame trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number, 1099, observed on the loading lever, wedge, arbor, and the side of the cylinder. Period engraved on the backstrap “W. F. & Co. SAN FRANCISCO.” 1-piece wood grips. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original blue finish in the protected areas. The remainder of the gun has turned to a pleasing gun metal gray patina. Most of the cylinder scene is visible. Dark bore with pitting in the lands and grooves. The grip shows some dings and dents from use. 3,000 - 5,000

1002 - (A) FIRST MODEL COLT DRAGOON SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1848).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Dragoon

Serial No. 3652

Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

First model Colt Dragoon manufactured in 1848, with oval cylinder stops and a square back trigger guard. “ADDRESS SAML COLT - NEW YORK CITY” on the top flat of the barrel, read from the breech toward the muzzle. On the left forward part of the frame is “COLT’S / PATENT / U.S.” There is a small T on the rear of the cylinder, for Superintendent William Tuller. Full serial number, 3652, observed on the following parts: barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, backstrap cylinder, and grip. Partial serial number, 652, observed on the loading lever and the cylinder lug. The wedge is numbered 437. The Ranger and Indian cylinder scene has “U.S DRAGOONS / COLTS PATENT” and “W.L. ORMSBY SO. NY”. German silver front sight and V-notch hammer lip. Silver-plated trigger guard and back strap with a 1-piece wood grip. CONDITION: This is an above-average Dragoon with a wonderful cylinder scene. The gun shows good honest wear with no pitting or frosting on the gun. There is some factory blue finish in the protected areas. Quite a bit of case color on both sides of the frame and some on the loading lever. Copious amounts of silver plate on the trigger guard and back strap. Very strong bore with some slight spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. The grip fits the gun extremely well, with just a hint of shrinkage. There is a possibility that a coat of varnish added to the grip. 15,000 - 25,000

1003 - COLT DRAGOON LEATHER HOLSTER EMBELLISHED IN SILVER WITH THE MEXICAN COAT OF ARMS.

Slim Jim-style vintage leather holster for a Colt Dragoon. Plain leather holster with a 2-line border carved all the way around the holster. Belt loop is attached with 2 copper rivets at the top and 1 at the bottom with some stitching. On the front of the holster is a Mexican Eagle, with a snake in his talons and beak while standing on a cactus, executed in sheet silver. CONDITION: This holster shows its age with the leather crazing but is still in great shape. The original stitching is all present and has not been split. The plug is still in the bottom of the holster. A great addition to any Colt Dragoon. 2,500 - 3,500

1004 - (A) COLT MODEL 1877DA LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1878).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1877 DA Lightning

Serial No. 9176

Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt

Barrel Length: 6”

FFL Status: Antique

Absolutely stunning blue and case hardened Colt 1877 DA manufactured second year of production, 1878. According to the Colt Archive letter, this gun was shipped on September 3, 1878 to Spies Kissam and Company in New York, New York, in a shipment of one gun. Gun is listed as a 6” with blue finish and unlisted stocks. Special features indicate furnishment with an ejector. 2-line barrel address “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” on top of the barrel. Etched panel on left side of the barrel reads “COLT D. A. 38”. Caliber designation on the left rear trigger bow webbing, “.38 CAL”. This is very unusual, but there are not any patent dates on the left side of the frame nor any place on this gun. This would be a factory oversight. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number observed on the rear of the cylinder. Assembly number, 520, is on the inside of the loading gate. German silver half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. 6-shot fluted cylinder. Screws, cylinder pin, trigger, and back of hammer are nitre blue. 1-piece checkered rosewood grip. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the original high-polish blue finish. There are a few small scratches and handling marks scattered across the gun. Vibrant case color on the frame. The nitre blue small parts show little to no wear. This gun has a great etched panel. Checkering on the grip is sharp and crisp. Grip fits the gun superbly. Great bore with a couple of small spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. Gun locks up tight and indexes fine in both single and double action. A very high condition gun that would be a great addition to any collection. 8,000 - 12,000

1005 - (A) EXCEPTIONAL NICKEL PLATED ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER (1878).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Frontier Six Shooter

Serial No. 45497

Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F.

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

Manufactured in 1878. This gun remains in stunning original condition. Single line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Etched panel on the left side of the barrel, “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. 3-line patent dates on the left side of the frame, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / “ JULY 2 -72 / “ JAN. 19. -75”. Caliber designation on the left side of the trigger guard, “44 CF”. Matching full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number, 5497, observed on the side of the cylinder. Assembly number, 1737, observed on the inside of the loading gate. Early bullseye ejector rod. Nitre blue screws, trigger, and center pin. Case color hammer and 1-piece varnished wood grips. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the original factory-applied nickel finish. The hammer shows a little edge wear to the case color. Nitre parts are great, and the screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips retain almost all of the original varnish with just a couple of small contusions on the left side grip. An extremely high condition gun worthy of any private or museum collection. 30,000 - 50,000

Manufactured 1888 per Colt factory letter. The letter indicates gun shipped as a 4 - 3/4” nickel gun with checkered ivory grips in .41 Colt (likely a factory error, as there is another error in the letter) to G.A. Gabrielson, May 5th, 1888, factory engraved with additional remarks that a name was engraved on the backstrap, but no details regarding name. The backstrap is engraved “L.P. Barton from his friends San Diego California April 3rd 1888”. The gun is one of Helfricht’s masterpieces, with approximately C class coverage of his scrollwork on a punch dot background, accented with geometrics and florals throughout, and bordered vignettes around the Colt patent information of frame, the address on top of barrel, and the serial number on the butt. The top strap is particularly well engraved with scrollwork, and the cylinder is extensively engraved, going so far as to dress the flutes. Checkered ivory grips have shrunk ever so slightly, but are still an exceptional fit. L.P. Barton, born Lorenzo Poe Barton, was a significant police officer in San Diego during the mid-late 1880s, a particularly volatile time for the city as the transcontinental railroad was completed in November of 1885, and the population exploded. As typically happens when a population explodes that quickly, a number of bad actors also arrived in San Diego, and by 1887 the City approved City Marshal Joe Coyne hiring help, with the final count numbering over 20 police officers. They largely handled minor disturbances such as drunkness, vagrancy, and enforcing the curfew that required saloons to close at 11:00pm, a practice that often did not happen, allegedly because the saloons paid off the police. Gambling dens were also the subject of police investigation, as California had functionally outlawed gambling in 1885; in 1888, an investigation was made into the nature of gambling in San Diego, and the results were mixed. Some argued that gambling was largely absent from San Diego, while others said that most saloons were engaging in gambling (particularly stud-horse poker), and, as police were not to enter the establishments unless making arrests, they were not privy to the extent of the issue. Others claimed that the police were demanding bribes, with the owner of the Hub saloon accusing Barton of trying to extort $100, a charge Barton denied. Coyne said that his men were told to arrest gamblers, but admitted that he knew of “a gambler named Earp” who had defied arrest; Wyatt Earp was running faro out of a Sixth Street saloon, and when confronted Earp told the officer “if he came after his [Earp’s] game he would get into his coffin.”. During this time Barton was made deputy constable, as he is found listed as such in the San Diego Directory in 1888; while no definitive

information exists, it stands to reason that Barton received this gun from his friends as a congratulatory gift. Further supporting this theory is the Colt letter listing shipment to G.A. Gabrielson (a typo, as Maxwell’s directory only lists G.E. Gabrielson, not G.A.), another policeman in San Diego. Ultimately, in 1889, 6 police officers were let go, Barton among them. The reasoning is unclear, but the article states that it was no reflection on the men, and that “when the men were appointed it was with the understanding that at the end of sixty days such removals would be made by the commission as they saw fit, without preferring charges”, and that a member of the commission had been on the streets telling people that Barton in particular “won’t be on the force long”. Barton continued to pursue a career in law enforcement as a private detective, and is referenced in 1893 in a June edition of The Morning Call in an article entitled “Outlaw Hunting” about the Harry N. Morse detective agency chasing Chris Evans and John Sontag. Barton offered extensive commentary about the two men, noting that they were no longer popular amongst the people as the men had moved from railroad and express robberies to murder, and their rapidly decreasing funds meant they could no longer buy goodwill. Barton then appears in November of the same year, involved in the arrest of several men who were stealing wire. In an August 31st, 1894 newspaper, he was searching for a Henry Steward, a seaman who disappeared; Barton was looking for Steward or his descendants to close a bank account. The last case involving Barton is found in a small article in the Record Union of Sacramento, where Barton was looking for a James Beatty, or his descendants. Barton passed in San Mateo, California, on April 6th, 1937. CONDITION: Overall excellent, near fine, with crisp engraving throughout and much, approximately 60%, of the original nickel finish remains, with areas of losses scattered throughout and at high edges such as ejector rod housing; left side of gun exhibits more losses than right, possibly from being placed on something. Engraving is crisp and clearly executed by a master. Screws even have much nitre bluing, with some rubbing noticeably on male ends on left side of frame. Ivory grips are excellent, with good color and grain, and some black striations common to old ivory. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and minor oxidation throughout. This revolver is one of the best examples extant, given its provenance and rarity, and this may be your only chance to acquire it before it disappears into an institution or a jealously guarded private collection. 75,000 - 125,000

This exceptional .38 Super Match is accompanied by a factory letter that lists the gun as a blue finished, pearl gripped, Class B engraved gun with an adjustable sight and shipped to Abercrombie and Fitch in New York on November 27th, 1935; Abercrombie and Fitch subsequently purchased the gun on August 14th, 1936. “Colt’s Super .38”, Douglas Sheldon’s seminal work on the Colt .38 Super, indicates that a scant 23 pre-War Super Match guns were engraved; only 7 blued guns shipped with pearls, and only 6 guns with Stevens Adjustable sights were shipped in the US (9 were made and 3 shipped to Mexico). This gun is further featured in “American Beauty: The Prewar Colt National Match Government Model Pistol” as plate 20 on pg. 21, and again as plates 54 and 55, pg. 43. While unsigned, the engraving has been listed as that of Wilbur Glahn, Colt’s factory engraver during the time frame, and the gun compares very favorably with both guns on pg. 419 of “Colt Engraving” by Wilson, a pair of .38 Super Matches shipped to Texas. Features include the scarce Stevens adjustable sight, the early “MATCH” rollmark instead of the “SUPER MATCH” that was first advertised in January of 1935; Sheldon notes that due to the manufacturing process when Colt roll marked guns fairly early in the process, inventories of “MATCH” marked slides would have still been in stock and speculates “MATCH” guns exist into the 18000 range and “SUPER MATCH” was around 19000 and later. Glahn’s trademark rolling vinework with accenting punch dot engraving covers approximately 75% of this gun, with interspersed florals and other devices throughout. Factory smooth pearl grips with astounding fire. Small parts include spurred checkered hammer, checkered slide release, checkered thick tab thumb safety, long 1911A1 grip safety, short milled checkered trigger, checkered magazine release, and arched knurled mainspring housing. 2-tone magazine with Colt’s .38 Super Auto designation on baseplate. Due to the condition of this

gun, we have elected not to disassemble it to check internal markings. Housed in a Colt box with endlabels indicating an Engraved Super .38 with “4394” penciled on bottom and containing a Colt 38 Super brochure in plastic envelope. PROVENANCE: This gun is accompanied by extensive provenance, including a factory letter dated November 15th, 1996 and addressed to T.J. Mullin; a letter from T.J. Mullin describing when the gun came out of Robert Settani’s collection when sold at auction in 1992, when he purchased in from Butterfield and Butterfield in 1996, and indicating that he believes it to be one of the finest pre-War factory engraved .38 Super Match pistols and possibly the earliest, and that it was featured in his books “American Beauty” and “Handbook of Handguns”; a scan of the photo of the gun when sold as part of the Settani Collection; scans when sold at Butterfield and Butterfield; relevant scans from Douglas Sheldon’s book; copy of Butterfield & Butterfield’s 1995 Catalog, where this gun is listed as lot 954; a copy of Rampant Colt, Summer 2013 issue, showing a nearly identical gun with the “SUPER MATCH” rollmark on the cover with a brief article discussing that gun. CONDITION: Overall very fine to near mint, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with some minor silvering to high edges and a few reciprocating areas; most offensive a single line takedown mark on frame in finger clearance cut. Straps have some mild browning coming up through the blue that does not detract; previous descriptions have listed this gun as 98%, which this author feels is representative. Pearl grips with excellent fire, one minor crack, and some light dings on right scale. Bore is excellent with sharp lands and grooves, possibly unfired. Box is good with some water damage to lid and reapplied “Engraved” sticker; trade label in lid may be a replacement. This is one of the finest engraved Pre-War .38 Super Matches and is truly outstanding. 75,000 - 150,000

This gun is a legend in the Colt collecting community, and the list of owners is outstanding: Eric Vaule, Herb Glass Senior, Richard Prosser Mellon, Warren Anderson, Charles Schreiner II, Michael Zomber, Kurt House, and Paul Friedrich. Per the included factory letter, this gun shipped to Cornwall & Smock on July 30th, 1892, as a .45 Colt with 5 - 1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood, factory engraving, including “P.G.” engraved on backstrap, and a special notation for a “50 Yard sight”. The gun is nearly completely covered in extremely tight well executed scroll cut by Helfricht with a finely executed punch dot background. Stunning geometrics fill in negative space where scroll would not fit, and rocker engraving and dressed edges are used to accentuate borders. Left side of the frame has a masterfully executed 2-tier starburst around the central screw, which is repeated with 1 tier on the right side. The cylinder is engraved en suite with rocker engraving and punch dots decorating the rear of the cylinder, with the balance filled with explosive geometrics and linework. Even careful attention has been paid to the ejector rod, with a single line of wrigglework accented by punch dots and encapsulating a single floral, the front sight, which has been dressed about the perimeter, and the trigger guard, which has geometric work throughout. 2 piece checkered walnut grips, rotatable lanyard loop on stud. The gun has also been well documented, appearing in the Roll of Honor in Volume 26, No. 5, 2004 edition of Man at Arms, on a 2 page spread; a physical copy of the magazine is included and signed “For my friend Paul Freidrich Kurt House” and dated 3-12-11, probably when Paul purchased the gun. A letter from the Connecticut

Historical Society addressing possibles for who Cornwall & Smock refers to and associated names, with no luck; a second letter from Dean Nelson, curator at the Museum of Connecticut History indicates that Cornwall & Smock may be a reference to H.C. Cornwall, who may have worked for Colt. A letter from Michael Zomber shares that Eric Vaule, John Gangel, Robert Berryman, and Greg Martin, among others, consider this gun to be the most elaborate and beautiful factory engraved and blued 1878 known. Michael notes that the engraving is undoubtedly Helfricht’s, and amongst his finest works as it exhibits tighter scroll and features not normally seen. CONDITION: Outstanding, retaining approximately 90% of the factory bluing with typical age-related silvering to high edges and a few very minor areas of patina, mostly on cylinder and tip of loading gate. Straps, rear of trigger guard, and face of trigger blade with larger areas of dove grey consistent with use. Grips are excellent with the majority of their varnish intact and sharp checkering, only one area of rubbing on left side (incidentally, where it would rub against a belt while holstered). Only a phantom of a turn line. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent. This is one of the finest engraved Colt cartridge revolvers and one of the finest engraved Colt firearms period. 75,000 - 125,000

Per the included factory letter, addressed to Art Ressel of Antique Arms Appraisers, this firearm shipped with a blued finish, unlisted stocks, factory engraving, and a .41 Colt 5 - 1/2” barrel to E.C. Meacham Arms Co, St. Louis Missouri, on March 24th, 1892 in a shipment of 1 gun. The gun is also featured on page 280 of “Colt Engraving” by R.L. Wilson, with the caption “Single Action 136951 appears to have been from the hand of Helfricht himself. Factory records list engraving, blue (and case hardened) finish, .41 caliber, 5 1/2” barrel, and shipped in March 1892 to E.C. Meacham Arms Co., St. Louis. (Art Ressel Collection)”. Revolver remains in that configuration with approximately 70-80% coverage of Helfricht style scroll on a punch dot background with Helfricht’s distinct geometrics, including shells and starbursts on recoil shield and loading gate, wrigglework on the ejector rod housing, trigger guard, and butt, and rays on frame, near base pin and where ejector rod housing enters frame. Currently mounted with 2 piece ivory grip scales, right with a relief carved furious steer head with hidden female bushing for screw. Traditional markings include Colt’s address information on top of barrel, 2-line patent information on left side of frame with encircled Rampant Colt. Cuno Helfricht is one of the finest engravers to have worked for Colt, and he only engraved approximately 1500 Single Action Armies between 1873 and 1900; among Helfricht’s highlights are a presentation pair of revolvers to Pawnee Bill and a silver plated gun with ox head pearls for Tom Mix. CONDITION: Fine, especially considering the age. Significant amounts, approximately 70-80% of the bluing remains with some scattered areas of peppering and areas of loss, particularly to high traffic areas such as edges of trigger guard, muzzle, and straps. Cylinder with most bluing in protected gullets and mixed with dove grey and brown patina on higher areas. Case colors have largely faded but retains strong traces in protected areas, as much as 10-20%, with patterns still visible in other areas. Engraving is crisp and well cut, as to be expected of one of Colt’s master engravers. Grips are excellent with some of the black veining common to old ivory, and strong grain. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some mild oxidation towards muzzle. A very attractive revolver in an extremely scarce configuration. 50,000 - 100,000

1010 - (A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: 1876

Serial No. 53062

Caliber/Bore: .40-60

Barrel Length: 28”

FFL Status: Antique

Extremely high condition Deluxe 3rd model 1876 manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1884. Blued 28” octagon barrel chambered in .40-60 W.C.F., marked with “Winchester’s Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct.” address over “King’s-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860” patents, and “Cal 40-60” in script at breech. Barrel has a hunting front sight and 22 rear adjustable sight. Blued full-length magazine tube. Case hardened 3rd model pistol grip frame with integral dust cover rail, brass elevator marked “40-60”, plain trigger. Tang marked “5345”, with “XXX” under the wood and serial number “53062” stamped behind lever latch. Deluxe “XXX” checkered walnut pistol grip stock has “P5345” stamped in the top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Case hardened crescent steel trap buttplate with original 4-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case hardened nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1988 confirms all options and shipment to the warehouse in May of 1886. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. Magazine tube has several areas of edge wear from handling. 90% fading case colors with slight wear on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering and no visible repairs or restoration, only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling. Crisp mechanics. A super rare ‘76 that would be hard to improve upon! 30,000 - 70,000

1011 - (A) DELUXE OPEN TOP WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: 1876

Serial No. 744

Caliber/Bore: .45-75

Barrel Length: 28”

FFL Status: Antique

Extremely scarce, high condition 1st Model 1876 Deluxe manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1876, the first year of production. Scarce, blued, half-round half-octagon barrel chambered in .45-75 W.C.F. and marked with “Winchester’s Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct.” address over “King’s-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860” patents. Barrel has a hunting front sight and a sporting adjustable rear sight with Winchester factory vernier peep sight on tang. Scarce, blued, full-length magazine tube, not usually seen with this barrel configuration. Case hardened “open top” 1st model pistol grip frame with unmarked brass elevator, plain trigger. Tang marked “137” with “X” under wood and serial numbered “744” in script behind lever latch. Deluxe “X” grade checkered walnut pistol grip stock has “137” stamped in top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Case hardened crescent steel trap buttplate with original 4-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case hardened nosecap. Nose cap and buttstock are fitted with what appear to be factory loop sling swivels. Cody Research letter from 1982 confirms all options except sling swivels and shipping date to the warehouse in March 1878. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. Magazine tube has several areas turning a plum color from handling. 92% vivid case colors with slight wear on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors with some light pitting marks on buttplate. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering with no visible repairs or restoration, only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. A super rare ‘76 that would be hard to improve upon!

40,000 - 75,000

1012 - (C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH ORIGINAL MATCHING FACTORY BOX (1920).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Single Action Army

Serial No. 350743

Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt

Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

According to the Colt Factory Archive letter this gun left the factory and shipped to Stambaugh-Thompson Hardware Co. in Youngstown, Ohio, for Wm. B. Curtis, on July 29th, 1929, in a shipment of 1 gun. It was, and is, a .45 Colt with a 5 - 1/2” barrel. Blue finish with carved steer head pearl stocks and Grade 2 engraving. Single line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die caliber marking on left side of the barrel, “45 COLT”. 2-line patent dates on left side of the frame, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, M72 JAN 19, 75”. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The trigger guard and back strap are marked on the right side under the grip. Partial serial number, 43, observed on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number, 1093, observed on the inside of the loading gate. The Grade 2 engraving is attributed to master engraver Wilbert Glahn. From 1919, when he arrived in Hartford, Glahn did the bulk of the Colt engraving until 1950, when he turned ill. This gun is engraved in a foliate and scroll with a punch dot background. The engraving is very finely executed. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips with silver Colt medallions at the top of each grip and a carved steer head on the left grip. This gun comes in its original Colt box with the end label and 2 over labels. The over labels read “ENGRAVED.” and “PEARL BLUE”. The box contains a factory screwdriver, cleaning brush, and shooting suggestions pamphlet. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory applied blue finish. There is a slight turn line with a hint of storage marks on the barrel. Vibrant case color on the frame and hammer. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips are near mint and show a little age patina. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Box is in fair shape showing some splits and edge wear. A very desirable factory engraved gun that is blue and case color. 40,000 - 70,000

1013 - (A) COLT CAVALRY REVOLVER, RELIC CONDITION, LOADED.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: SAA

Serial No. 80895

Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

Manufactured in 1882. This gun was lost and then recovered at some point. It is still loaded with six rounds of ammunition that have flat nose lead bullets. The only visible remaining factory mark remaining on this gun is the serial number on the backstrap, 80895. It is missing the grips, and the main spring is broken. The trigger guard has been damaged. A great piece of Western history. CONDITION: The gun is in relic condition. 2,000 - 4,000

1014 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH PROVENANCE TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: SAA

Caliber/Bore: .45 LC

Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

The Johnson County War, also called the War on Powder River or the Wyoming Range War, is one the most iconic events of the mythologized “Old West,” when wealthy cattle owners began to crack down on alleged cattle rustlers in Powder River and Johnson counties. The early hanging of Ella Watson and her husband Albert Bothwell on accusations of rustling caused lines to be drawn, with murders and additional lynchings taking place; in at least one instance, a range detective named Tom Smith killed a suspected rustler and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, with their enormous political sway, ensured his release. Tensions continued to escalate until the hired gunmen attempted to invade Powder River County and were stopped by state lawmen and armed locals. This confrontation did not end until Benjamin Harrison ordered the Cavalry to intervene. One of the most important figures was Joseph Carey, who owned the massive CY Ranch, a portion of which would form the city of Casper, Wyoming. Members of the CY Ranch also participated in the Hole in the Wall fight when Bob Divine led a raid to the infamous region in 1897 to reclaim lost cattle, resulting in the famous Hole in the Wall Fight. According to a museum card included with this revolver, this revolver was found in Bate’s Hole, near where the fight occurred, and is in an appropriate configuration to have been present at that fight; famously, Al Smith lost his firearm during this fight. A second tag on the gun also indicates it was found at “Bates Hole Battlefield” and indicates that an army officer possibly lost it given the ivory grips; however, it appears that the tag is referring to the raid on an Arapaho encampment in 1874 from Captain Alfred Bates, which this revolver would be too late to have participated in. CONDITION: Relic, ground dug. 1,500 - 3,000

1015 - (C) HIGH POLISH COLT MODEL 1903 .32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1904).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1903

Serial No. 12904

Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimless Smokeless

Barrel Length: 4”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Pristine second-year production gun. This is one of the early high polish blue 1903 pocket hammerless pistols. The early features of this gun include a barrel bushing, 4” barrel, and the first style hard rubber grip panels. It has a factory 2-tone magazine and nitre blue small parts, pins, and screws. This gun was shipped on September 20, 1904, to Pacific Hardware & Steel Company in San Francisco, California, in a shipment of 25 guns. A true Western shipped gun. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the high polish deep blue finish. There is some slight holster and edge wear. The front grip strap has a few small surface scratches. There are a couple of minute spots of freckling on the left side. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Checkered grip panels are sharp and crisp. There are no chips or cracks in the grips. Magazine is near pristine with no visible wear. A very desirable and highly conditioned gun. 2,500 - 3,500

1016 - (C) EXCEPTIONAL FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH LEATHERETTE FACTORY CASE (1930).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1908 Vest Pocket

Serial No. 382928

Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP

Barrel Length: 2”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Manufactured 1929 and shipped to Phil B. Bekeart Co, San Francisco, California, with blue finish, pearl grips, and type A engraving. Hand-cut engraving is excellently executed running vine scroll with extremely fine crosshatch shading, and well-cut floral vignettes with the same fine crosshatch shading. While the factory letter does not list an engraver, this work compares extremely favorably to the work of Wilbur A. Glahn; see. pgs. 413 and 416 of Colt Engraving by Wilson for a pair of 1908s engraved in near-identical styles. Glahn came from a long line of engravers, including several firearms engravers and one who had worked for Colt, Jacob Glahn in 1879; his work was extremely well respected, and among his highlights are a pair of .45 Automatics for Douglas MacArthur, the Obergon Thompson, and other engraved presentations to celebrities. Case colored small parts with thumb safety and grip safety lightly engraved. Pearl grips with vibrant fire and Colt silver medallions with single screw through escutcheon. Right side of frame has a pantographed “ERIN” which was done post-factory, probably by a jeweler, as it is extremely well cut. With the original Colt hangtag with .25 ACP chambering information. Housed in a Colt leatherette presentation case with a wine-colored interior French fitted for the gun. Engraved 1908 pistols are extremely scare, only approximately 375 according to “The Book of Colt Firearms” by Wilson, and the number of those left as fine as this gun are extremely scarce; this cataloguer is aware of only one other example.

PROVENANCE: Mike McHugh; Brad Witherell; William Drollinger; exhibited as part of “Colt: Legacy of a Legend” at Buffalo Bill Historical Center; photographed as part of “Colt and It’s Collectors” pg. 211. CONDITION: Extremely fine, showing only the most minor of marks picked up over a nearly 100 year life span. Deep rich blue with extremely minor handling marks, most offensive a scattering of marks (approx. 3mm) on right side of muzzle. Grips are excellent, whole, with magnificent fire. Bore is excellent. Case is fine with some minor age related distress, mostly some peeling to bottom edge. Interior with some distress to hinge. A truly exceptional example. 10,000 - 20,000

1017 - (C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH PEARL GRIPS (1911)

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1908

Serial No. 57427

Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP

Barrel Length: 2”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Manufactured 1911. This lovely little pocket pistol is in the standard 1908 Vest Pocket configuration with a 2” barrel, .25 ACP chambering, blued finish, with case-colored small parts, and fitted with pearl medallions with Colt’s “deep dish” golden medallions. Third variation rollmark on left side of slide, last date is January 25th, 1910.

CONDITION: Overall very good. Retains the vast majority of Colt factory bluing with some silvering to high edges and surface level scratches throughout. Grip safety is essentially gunmetal grey at rear, with good case colors on sides. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling and some mild frosting. 800 - 1,500

1018 - LOT OF 7: GRIPS FOR COLT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS.

Lot consists of (A) Pair of Mother of Pearl grips for a 1902, no medallions. (B) Pair of Mother of Pearl grips for a 1908 Vest Pocket, no medallions. (C) Pair of Mother of Pearl grips with Colt deep set medallions. (D) 2 pairs of 1911 truncated diamond walnut grips. (E) Pair of fully checkered walnut grips for a 1911. (F) Pair of later injection molded fibre grips with no mold numbers and thin reinforcement rings. CONDITION: All grips are used and show signs of having been mounted in the past. Pair of pearl grips without medallions is chipped at left scale, 1902 pearls have some a crack on right scale and chip on left. Walnut grips are overall very good. 700 - 1,000

1019 - LOT OF DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO YOUNG BROTHERS ENGRAVERS, ONE SIGNED BY CUNO HELFRICHT, AND A DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LAND DISPUTE DOCUMENT.

A fascinating lot related to some of the finest engravers of the 19th century and the turn of the century. Lot consists of a business card sized advertisement, proclaiming the talent of the Young Brothers in stamp making and fine engraving, with an absolutely minuscule stamp at the center, with 1/300 inch letters; a piece of Young Bros letterhead with their information at top; a telegram signed by Cuno Helfricht to Eugene Young reading “Be here with your tools tomorrow morning without fail”, with a torn envelope that has Eugene Young’s information, presumably the original envelope for the telegram; a receipt from the armory of the Sharps rifle company to E Rockwell for 15 dollars; a Department of the Interior General Land Office to Henry Bock regarding some disputed territory. CONDITION: Very good. Western Union Telegraph envelope torn but still solid with Eugene’s information. Paper wth some ink bleeding, and foxing and spotting common to old paper. An interesting lot. 200 - 500

1020 - LOT OF 3: SETS OF PEARL GRIPS, ONE STEER HEAD WITH RUBIES.

Lot consists of 3 sets of Mother of Pearl grips for Single Action Armies. 2 of them are unadorned, one is carved with a steer head that has gemstones for his eyes and nostrils. CONDTION: Grips have all been mounted with typical handling marks and superficial scratches but are free of cracks and have excellent fire. 1,000 - 2,000

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1021 - LOT OF 2: 2 PAIRS OF COLT GRIPS, MOTHER OF PEARL AND IVORIES.

Lot consists of a pair of grips for a Colt Single Action Army, one pearl and one ivory, both with carved steer heads (the pearl one looks very surprised); the ivory grips have flush-set medallions. CONDITION: Both grips have been mounted and have handling marks and superficial scratches. No cracks or chips noted. A good set. 800 - 1,500

1022 - LOT OF 4: 3 HOLSTERS AND STUDDED WESTERN BELT.

Lot consists of: (A) Western leather featuring a floral 1850s - 1860s floral hand tooled “California Pattern” style holster for a Colt Dragoon. Features a full scalloped skirt and large copper riveted loop to the reverse. (B) Small revolver holster with flap. Most likely fits a pocket .32. Faintly maker stamped to the reverse: “IVER JOHNSON / SPR CO / BOSTON MASS.” (C) California style, floral carved, open topped holster for a pocket .32 or .38. No maker mark. (D) 42” Western style belt featuring mother-of-pearl circular discs surrounded by brass studs. CONDITION: Very good with tight stitching. Iver Johnson holster shows heavy flaking to the finish. 800 - 1,200

1023 - HIGHLY DESIREABLE WILL & FINCK “100 PIN” SAN FRANCISCO KNIFE.

Blade Length: 5”

Overall Length: 10”

In his 1855 book “Land of Gold, Reality vs. Fiction”, Hinton R. Helper wrote “I have seen purer liquors, better segars [sic], finer tobacco, truer guns and pistols, larger dirk and Bowie knives, and prettier courtesans here in San Francisco than in any other place I have ever visited, and it is my un-biased opinion that California can and does furnish the best bad things that are obtainable in America.” This mindset of “the best bad things” made companies like Will & Finck quite successful in dealing in items ranging from gambler’s cheating equipment to making high-end cutlery for California’s booming upper class. In an 1896 advertisement, Will & Finck advertises themselves as “Manufacturing Cutlers, Electrical Contractors, Steamboat Bellhangers, and Locksmiths” with “Faro Tools on Hand and Made to Order”. One of the most desirable of the products made by this firm is their bowie knives, a symbol of the Old West made by a company that was also a symbol of the Old West. This knife is photographed on page 131 of “California’s Best: Old West Art & Antiques” by Brian and Brad Witherell. 5” drop point blade with sharpened false edge marked “WILL & FINCK / S.F. CAL” on ricasso with die breaks in the “C” and “S”. Scalloped, bulbous, walrus ivory handle studded with approximately 100 silver studs. Complete with a reproduction silver scabbard with correct type of belt clip. Accompanied by a reproduction of an 1896 Will & Finck catalog with explanatory text and illustrations by Bernard Levine (who wrote “Knifemakers of Old San Francsico”) and a copy of a photo of the Interior of Will & Finck’s Store. CONDITION: Very good, with light, age-related freckling throughout over top of what appears to be factory polish. Scabbard is mostly cleaned bright with consistent areas of patination near throat and behind clip. Grip is very good with small age-related cracks throughout, especially near guard and some of the studs. 50,000 - 70,000

Blade Length: 4 - 1/2”

Overall Length: 9”

A California bowie knife of the finest quality by the genre’s most famed maker, Michael Price of San Francisco. Manufactured circa 1859-1869 for California’s booming upper class as a useful piece of cutlery as well as a status symbol during the decade known as California’s Golden Age of Cutlery. A similar example is pictured on pg. 109 of “Knifemakers of Old San Francisco” by Bernard R. Levine. This specific knife is photographed on pg. 149 of “California’s Best: Old West Art & Antiques” by Brian and Brad Witherell. 4 - 1/2” drop point blade with ivory handles secured by 3 pins. Marked “M. PRICE / SAN FRAN” on ricasso in single stamped letters. Complete with silver scabbard with belt clip attached on the obverse side. CONDITION: Very good, with blade showing signs of cleaning and handling with light freckling throughout and tip showing some delamination on right side. Handle shows light chip on the right grip scale toward the pommel. Belt clip on scabbard has been rebrazed. Scabbard is bright with scattered light handling marks. 10,000 - 15,000

1024 - HIGHLY DESIRABLE SAN FRANCISCO BELT KNIFE BY MICHAEL PRICE.

1025 - GOLD NUGGET

76 grams. Nice form. 2,500 - 4,000

1026 - LARGE GOLD NUGGET WEIGHT 131 grams. Nice form. 4,000 - 8,000

1027 - GOLD QUARTZ CHAIN AND VERY FANCY MATCHING WATCH; HEAVY WEIGHT AND VERY ORNATE QUARTZ. Beautiful gold quartz watch with heavy chain. Made by Shreve & Co. Working condition. 14K. Incised floral design inside. 266 grams. 8,000 - 16,000

1028 - GOLD NUGGET WITH WHITE QUARTZ 57.4 grams. Nice nugget with mix of white quartz. 1,500 - 3,500

1029 - EARLY LARGE OFFICE GOLD SCALE BY HOWARD AND DAVIS. A very unique oversized scale. Manufactured by Howard and Davis. Comes complete with trays and weights. Very different size and one of their top quality scales. 10,000 - 20,000

1030 - SMALL HOWARD AND DAVIS SCALE WITH ACCESSORIES. Nice early Howard & Davis Scale out of Boston, Massachusetts. Brass scale with wooden base. Turn of the century. Comes with a set of various weights. 300 - 600

1031 - BLACK MINERS IMPROVED TRAVELING SCALE. Late 1800s. 200 - 500

1032 - GREEN MINERS IMPROVED GOLD TRAVELING SCALE. Late 1800s. 200 - 500

1033 - MINERS GOLD TRAVELING SCALE. Manufactured for California. Late 1800s. 200 - 500

1034 - FINE TORTOISESHELL OVERLAID GAMING CASE. This is a wonderful early tortoiseshell gaming case complete with carved ivory chess pieces. It comes with an early set of cards, a cribbage set, and a horse race set, complete with lead horse figures. Late 1800s. Exquisite workmanship. 5,000 - 15,000

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1035 - 19TH CENTURY CARD TRIMMER FOR CUTTING CORNERS AND MISCELLANEOUS GAMBLING ITEMS. A large assortment of gambling and saloon-related items. Includes card trimmer, cigar cutters, bottle openers, dice, match safes, a nice nude compact, and various other gambling-related items.

1,000 - 3,000

1036 - LARGE LOT OF IVORY GAMBLING POKER CHIPS. Late 18th, early 19th century. 300 - 600

1037 - LARGE LOT OF VARIOUS TOKENS. Late 18th to early 19th century. 100 - 200

1038 - LOT OF VINTAGE DICE. Made of ebony, ivory, and glass. 100 - 300

1039 - ITS ALL IN THE DRAW GAMBLER’S BOOK. Late 1800s. 100 - 200

1040 - 1853 $20 LIBERTY GOLD NGC AU50. Early slab. 1,500 - 2,000

1041 - 1897 $20 LIBERTY HEAD GOLD PCGS MS62. Early slab. 1,600 - 2,000

1042 - LOT OF 2: 2016 $20 ST. GODDENS GOLD COINS BU+. Both uncirculated. 3,500 - 4,500

1043 - LOT OF 2: 2011 $20 GOLD BUFFALO COINS. Both uncirculated. 3,500 - 4,500

Fantastic and historically important badge display of an early Nevada County, California lawman killed in the line of duty. Lot includes two badges that were worn by Jacob Teeter, Deputy Sheriff of Nevada County in Truckee, California, and Constable of Meadow Lake. There are four additional badges at the bottom of the display that would be of the style and era worn by James Reed, but not attributed to him. The first badge is circa 1860s and is one of the earliest Nevada County badges known. It consists of a jeweler made, sterling silver, 5-point star with circular outside ring. Badge is cut from solid silver stock and was gold gilded when it was first made. The top of the circular frame reads: “JACOB TEETER.” Center of star reads: “Deputy Sheriff” and below that, “Nevada Co. Cal.” Reverse has a T-pin catch. The second badge was made by J.C. Irvine and is also a 5-point star, gold gilded overall, with hard-fired royal blue enamel letters that read: “CONSTABLE / MEADOW LAKE, TP,” with a blue precious stone in the center. In 1877, 26-year-old Jacob “Jake” Teeter took over as constable of Meadow Lake Township, which included the eastern portion of Nevada County and the town of Truckee. Officer Teeter would hold the position of constable or deputy sheriff for nearly 24 years until his death in a gunfight with another Truckee lawman in 1891 named James Reed. They had a long-standing feud that had caused a bitter rivalry that ultimately ended with gunfire. There is a large paperwork file accompanying this lot that details the history of Jacob Teeter as well as that of his killer, James Reed. The story that led up to the gunfight spans decades, and is well known in the town of Truckee. It is considered by historians and citizens of Truckee to be the most famous shootout in local history. Many online sources detail both of their colorful law enforcement histories. These very badges are pictured on pg. 33 in James C. Casey’s book “Badges of America’s Finest: A Pictorial Guide to the Badges of American Lawmen and Price Guide, 2008.”

CONDITION: Both Teeter badges show some light wear, with the silver deputy sheriff badge missing 85% of the gold gilt. The jeweler engraved details are strong and legible. The Meadow Lake Constable badge retains nearly all of its original finish, including its enamel letters and blue stone in center. Bottom badges show strong nickeling and would rate as fine. 7,500 - 12,000

1044 - LOT OF 2: 1884 CC PCGS MS 63 MORGAN DOLLARS. Sold as a lot. 300 - 500

1045 - TRUCKEE CALIFORNIA CONSTABLE JACOB TEETER & JAMES REED BADGE DISPLAY.

1046 - SAN DIEGO POLICE DETECTIVE SERGEANT BADGE.

Circa 1900-1910 eagle over wreathed shield detective sergeant badge number 10. Finely chased detailed feathers with delicate cut-out features make this a very attractive and desirable badge. Measures: 2 - 3/4” x 2”. Marked: “CAL STAMP / CO / San Diego / STERLING”.

CONDITION: Very good with age-commensurate light wear and appropriate patina. 2,000 - 3,000

1047 - 1880S DEPUTY SHERIFF’S BADGE FOR VENTURA, CALIFORNIA.

Circa 1895-1900 jeweler made badge for Ventura County, California, deputy Jacinto Damien Reyes. Jacinto was a native Californian born to a Spanish land grant family. He became a Ventura County deputy in the late 1880s until the time he became a Santa Barbara National Forest Ranger in 1900. He also gained local notoriety in the early 1900s when he was selected to escort Presidents William McKinley in 1901, and Teddy Roosevelt in 1910, through the forest lands of California. This badge was purchased directly from the nephew of Jacinto in 1979 and sold to Kern County deputy sheriff Tom Craig. Craig later sold the badge to well-known badge collector and author on badges, Jim Casey. Badge is hand-cut and repurposed from what was most likely a loving cup or silver sheet of some kind, as evidenced by the pattern on the reverse. Traces of black wax used to darken the letters. Measures: 2” x 1 - 3/4”. Exact badge is pictured on pg. 67 of “Bages of America’s Finest” by James C. Casey, 2008. Badge is also pictured numerous times being worn by Reyes in period publications and photos. Copies of these are included with the badge. CONDITION: Fine. 1,500 - 2,000

1048 - CHIEF MERCHANT POLICE BADGE.

Jeweler made, circa 1900-1910, sterling silver Merchant Police hand cut star. Features hand-engraved arrows and floral motifs. Merchant police were fully sworn officers that were available under private contract to store owners and merchants. This allowed the officer to stay in a specific geographical area as opposed to a much larger beat. Unmarked. Measures 3” x 3.” CONDITION: Very fine with unpolished patina. 1,500 - 2,000

1049 - CARL SONTAG 1882 GOLD THEATRICAL MEDAL, GERMAN THEATER, SAN FRANCISCO.

Stunning hand made large gold and silver medal from The German (Baldwin) Theater in San Francisco, California. Central brass cast copy of an 1852 US $50 gold octagonal coin with presentation engraved on reverse, “Die Deutschen, San Francisco, Ihrem Carl Sontag, San Francisco, Cal, 12th Feb. 1882”. The medal was presented to Sontag on his final evening of a 3-month appearance at the Baldwin Theater. The medal measures 3 - 1/4” tall by 2 - 1/2” wide, and has a gross weight of 70.4 grams. With the exception of a few missing flowers at the top, the medal is in excellent original condition. The medal appears to be made in 14k gold, but the karat is untested. The following is an excerpt from an article that appeared in The San Francisco Examiner, Monday, February 13th, 1882: “Carl Sontag, who has appeared at the Baldwin Theater every Sunday evening for the past three months, made his farewell bow last night before an audience that fairly packed the house from orchestra to the topmost gallery. The play chosen for the great artist’s final exit from the stage of his many triumphs was Freitag’s brilliant comedy, “The Journalists”, which has become a standard play on the German stage. It is as renowned for its literary, merit and extremely humorous and brilliant dialogue as it is for ingenious construction. Mr. Sontag found in the role of Conrad Bolz a peculiarly humorous, yet elegant characterization, a congenial task, and the frequent plaudits of the enthusiastic audience evidenced the fact that on this, his last representation, the great artist scored another hit......The pleasantest feature of the evening was at the end of the play, when Mr. Kadelburg came for. ward on the open stage and in a hearty manner said: “It is a good old and worthy custom to present to an honored guest at parting a token as an earnest of the regard and esteem in which he is held. It is therefore my pleasant duty, in the name of your many friends, to present you with this souvenir. It is a coin characteristic of California, and itself tells the history of the state; and it will recall to you the story of those Pioneers who struggled to make our state what it is and to whom we also owe thanks for having been able to raise the standard of German art in the extremest West. This honored coin is wreathed with the laurel crown you so richly earned, and may you on your native soil in the old Fatherland sometimes think of those friends whom you have left in far away California, who will remerber as long as German art exists the name of Carl Sontag. He thereupon handed Mr. Sontag an elegant velvet case, in which was enclosed a slug of 1852, encircled with a golden crown of laurels and headed by the usual histrionic emblems of mask, scroll, etc. The entire piece was suspended from a plain and heavy gold pin by a silken ribbon of red, white and blue. On the obverse side of the coin was the inscription: “To true merit this crown. The Germans of San Francisco to Carl Sontag, February 12, 1882”. Mr. Sontag, in an extremely agitated manner, replied as follows: “From the first hour I arrived here I met nothing but kindness ad good-will. I ought to say not only from the first hour but even earlier, for before my arrival across the bay I was met by Mr. Kadelburg who, in behalf of my colleagues, in the first place, proffered me every service and friendly help, and from the directrice, stage manager and stage personnel. I have met with nothing but the most flattering cordiality. Not alone among the artistic circle, but socially and in private life, I met with a reception so hearty and cordial that must ray during my whole career I never left a city with a greater feeling of regret, and with deep sorrow I leave this loved spot...” Carl Sontag (Karl Sunday) was a son of actress Franziska Martloff; the singer Henriette Sontag and the actress Nina Sontag were his half-sisters from Franziska Sontag’s marriage to Franz Sontag. According to the will of his parents, in no case should he become an actor. So he came to a polytechnic school which he soon had to leave. He then did an apprenticeship as a bookbinder, which he also completed. Already at this time he was also working as a writer in order to be able to afford to go to the theater. He took advantage of his mother’s absence to introduce himself to the manager of the court theater in Liège, who accepted him as an extra actor on January 1, 1848; he chose Holm as his stage name. So Sontag was able to successfully compete at the royal in 1848 at the age of 20. Hoftheater in Dresden debut monthly he received 25 Taler Gage. The mood under Eduard Devrient was bad and Sontag supplemented his fee by repeatedly representing other actors. But he didn’t get any leading roles, so he decided to change roles. Between 1851 and 1852 Sunday was on the royal theater in Vienna. He then went to the Stadttheater in Schwerin, where he played his first heroic and bon vivant roles for seven years. In 1859 he returned to Dresden as Karl Sontag, where he found a stage partner in Pauline Ulrich. The fact that he was not granted leave meant that he moved to Hanover in 1862, where he devoted himself exclusively to comedy. The publication of an autobiographical novel ended his contract, the characters were too easily recognizable. From 1877 he only gave guest roles, which repeatedly took him to North America. In 1885 he moved to Dresden, where he celebrated his 50th stage anniversary on January 26, 1898. In May 1900, he was a guest in Prague, on June 23, 1900 he died in Dresden and was buried with his mother in the Old Catholic Cemetery. Sontag has also dabbled in writing; mostly he published under his pseudonym “Karl Holm”. He published the play Frauenemanzipation, which made the rounds on all stages, and a very unreservedly judgmental autobiographical work entitled: From the night watchman to the Turkish emperor, which prompted his dismissal from the association of the Hanoverian court theater (1877). In 1894 he published his memoirs under the name Abuses. 1,000 - 3,000

1050 - LOT OF 3: 2 BADGES AND PHOTO OF E.O. TOMPKINS. Lot consists of 2 badges and a photo. One badge marked “City Marshall E. O. Tompkins”. Other badge marked “City Marshall”. Comes with early photo of Tompkins. 100 - 300

1051 - GOLD DEPUTY SHERIFF BADGE. Circa 1900-1910 hand engraved jeweler-made badge. Hard fired black letters read: “DEPUTY SHERIFF.” Measures: 1 - 1/2” x 1 - 1/2”. Maker stamped to the reverse: “W.C. DORRETY / BOSTON / WAS’H ST / 10K”. “C” type early catch. CONDITION: Excellent with little wear and crisp letters. 800 - 1,200

1052 - LOT OF 3: SILVER INDIAN MATCH SAFES. Nice detail. All three made of silver. 300 - 600

1053 - LOT OF 2: BOARS HEAD AND FOX’S HEAD SILVER MATCH SAFES. Both match safes have nice detail. Boar has glass eyes, fox has googly eyes. 100 - 300

Paper, early 1900s. Great image. 800 - 1,500

1056 - CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS “BROADSIDE” FRAMED COLOR LITHOGRAPH.

Paper. A beautiful image of the California Powderworks in Santa Cruz County, California. Late 1800s. Comes framed and matted. 3,000 - 6,000

1054 - LOT OF 4: FIGURAL MATCH SAFES. Lot consists of a silver Japanese monkey, a silver toad, a silver horseshoe and a brass crab claw. 200 - 400

1055 - FIGURAL BUFFALO MATCH HOLDER. Made of pot metal. 100 - 200

1057 - MARLIN REPEATING RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS ORIGINAL FRAMED ADVERTISEMENT.

1058 - GOLD PRESENTATION WALKING STICK.

18k gold presentation cane with the name “Chas Cunningham” on the side. 500 - 1,500

1059 - MINER’S HANDLED WALKING STICK.

A unique miner’s cane with silver pickaxe and mining marks below the head. Signed on the side “MINERS UNION FRANK MAHAN SEARGENT AT ARMS NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA.” 300 - 800

1060 - SHAKING HANDS IVORY WALKING STICK. Very heavy ivory form of 2 hands shaking. Nice detail. 200 - 500

2,000

1061 - BRONZE ARTICULATED METAMORPHIC BUTTERFLY. Made of bronze. Working condition. Press release and articulated butterfly appears. Enameled wings, marble base. 4,000 - 8,000

1062 - THE LITTLE GIANT HAND PRESS. Dated May 3, 1881. 200 - 400

1063 - MILWAUKEE STEAM BEER CORNER SIGN. Reverse on glass. San Francisco, California. Some minor wear to lettering. Turn of the century. 3,000 - 6,000

1064 - HUMBOLDT BREWING ADVERTISING. Curved glass with metal edging Humboldt Brew on Draft. Signed “Dawes MFG Company Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.” CONDITION: Barely noticeable, non-distracting paint flaking on the “H” in “Humboldt.” Original tin frame with original wood backing. 800 -

Oversized glass bottle for Verdict

1065 - BUFFALO BEER SERVING TRAY. Nice image of Victorian lady. 300 - 600

1066 - REVERSE ON GLASS BACK BAR BOTTLE. Has “Brandy” with image of Victorian lady. Late 1800s. 400 - 800

1067 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY BOTTLE.

Whiskey. 300 - 600

1068 - YOSEMITE BEER SERVING TRAY. San Francisco. Nice image of girl on horse. 200 - 400

1069 - SILVER FIGURAL INDIAN LETTER OPENER. Highly detailed image of Indian head. Silver. 300 - 600

1070 - COWBOY WOOLY CHAPS. Pair of shotgun style wool chaps. Maker stamped shield on floral carved belt reads: “WYETH / HDW 7 MFG. CO / ST. JOSEPH MO.” Large displayable size. CONDITION: 3” area of separation of muslin lining from top of belt on inside right leg; otherwise, they show age-commensurate frontier wear but not abuse. A nice pair. 800 - 1,200

SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

300 - 600

- 300

1073 - FIGURAL SILVER INDIAN HEAD PIN.

on back of pin. Excellent condition. 100 - 300

1074 - METAL FIGURAL INDIAN LETTER OPENER.

200

1071 - SILVER INDIAN MOTIF BRUSH. Marked sterling silver. Nice detail.

1072 - INDIAN MOTIF LETTER OPENER. Marked sterling. Nice image of Indian and buffalo on both sides. 100

Fantastic detail. Hallmark

Nice detail of Indian holding tobacco. 100 -

1075 - NATIVE AMERICAN GIRL PRINT. Early 1900s. 100 - 200

1076 - BEADED AMERICAN INDIAN GAUNTLETS. Plateau fringed buckskin gauntlets. Calico lined with beaded elk and floral motifs. Circa 1920. Size is adult medium. CONDITION: Supple with no bead loss and only light period wear. 600 - 900

1077 - WILSON’S DOUBLE CIGAR CUTTER. Late 1800s. 200 - 400

1078 - INDIAN HEAD CIGAR CUTTER. Figural Indian head cigar cutter. Nice detail. 100 - 300

1079 - CINCO CIGAR LIGHTER WITH SHADE. All original. 300 - 600

1080 - BULL DURHAM REVERSE PAINTING ON GLASS ADVERTISEMENT.

Beautiful reverse on glass Bull Durham Tobacco sign. Later production, circa 1980s. Heavy ornate frame. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. 4,000 - 8,000

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1081 - BRONZE FIGURAL HOUND DOG HUMIDOR. Done by G. Soares. Nice detail. 500 - 1,500

1082 - INDIAN FIGURAL TOBACCO HUMIDOR. Nice image of full dressed Indian on top of barrel. 100 - 300

1083 - COWBOY CERAMIC HUMIDOR. Nice image of cowboy head. Marked “Good Luck” on front. 100 - 300

1084 - GAMBLERS LIDDED TOBACCO HUMIDOR. Made by Nippon. 100 - 300

1085 - GAMBLER’S TOBACCO HUMIDOR. Manufactured by Nippon. 100 - 200

1086 - SUNSET TRAIL TOBACCO TIN. Nice image of cowboy and cowgirl. 300 - 600

1087 - LOT OF 3: TOBACCO TINS. Includes two tins, the Miners Puddlers is tin, the Union Leaders is tin; the Albers Rye Flower is cardboard. 100 - 200

1088 - (A) COLT TRANSITIONAL 1849 SQUAREBACK POCKET INSCRIBED “E.L.S.

CALIFORNIA, 1851 $42.00” ON BACKSTRAP, EX. HERB GLASS, RED JACKSON, BEN AMES WILLIAMS COLLECTIONS. (1850).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1849

Serial No. 14228

Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion

Barrel Length: 5”

FFL Status: Antique

Full or partial matching numbers observed on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, butt wedge, rammer, and cylinder. 5” barrel with rammer assembly, 5 shot cylinder, squareback triggger guard, pinched cone front sight, and hammer notch rear sight. Cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene. Interestingly, the entire gun was silver plated at one point, with strong traces of silver plate still visible on the barrel assembly. Further, this gun is engraved “E.L.S. California 1951 $42.00” on the backstrap. This revolver comes with extensive provenance from Herb Glass Junior, Red Jackson, and Ben Ames Williams, all notable Colt collectors. The revolver first shows up in the 1959 Jackson Arms catalog of the Ben Ames Williams collection, listed as item 457; interestingly, it also notes that the gun was featured in “True Magazine some three of four years ago”; a December 1954 copy of Sports Illustrated, where the revolver is featured as part of the article “New Interest in Old Colts”; a copy of “Modern Man” hunting annual magazine where this revolver is featured in the same spread, this time as part of an article titled “Peacemaker: America’s Most Famous Gun”; letter from Jeff Millet to Tom Martin, talking about finding this gun in an old Jackson Arms catalog, the mention of the gun in True Magazine; a letter from Herb Glass to Tom Martin discussing this gun and how he bought it twice, the second time from Red Jackson in the 1970s (apparently, Red Jackson also had his hands on it twice!); finally is a photo of this gun with a leather holster with a carved flap. CONDITION: Metal is essentially gunmetal grey with aforementioned traces of silver on barrel assembly and rammer, some minor marks from handling and storage, and some dings around wedge. Straps with significant amount of the silver plating, approximately 85-90%, with a crisp inscription only somewhat softened by age. Bore is very good with strong rifling and some minor areas of pitting. This is a very interesting revolver with a ton of character and ties to some of the best Colt collectors of all time. 3,000 - 6,000

1089 - (A) WELLS FARGO & CO. MARKED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson

Model: Schofield

Serial No. 164

Caliber/Bore: .45 S&W

Barrel Length: 5”

FFL Status: Antique

Numerous examples of these with Wells Fargo markings are known; see pgs. 99-100 of Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition, by Supica & Nahas. It is believed that Wells Fargo purchased several hundred of these from the U.S. Government as surplus for their messengers, with the barrels cut to a much handier 5”. Ribbed barrel with blade half sight in notch, V-notch rear sight mounted to latch. Schofield patent on right side of barrel lug, with “W.F. & CO’S. EX 164” under patent; left side of lug with S&W patent information. Matching “164” on cylinder and butt. Attractive pair of period ivory grips are currently mounted, but the original walnut grips with “164” stamped on right scale are included. Notably, most of these guns were nickel plated to better survive rough use; bluing is unusual. CONDITION: Revolver retains some, approximately 20-30% of the original bluing, most around protected areas of cylinder, with balance a smooth chocolate patina with flashes of dove grey, particularly at high edges. Legends are crisp. Mechanically fine, although hammer tends to stick on second click; bore with strong visible rifling and some frosting throughout. Ivory grips are very good with some black striations common to old ivory. Walnut grips are very good with some handling marks and impressions throughout. This is a good example of a true Western gun. 4,000 - 8,000

1090 - (A) NEW YORK ENGRAVED WEBLEY NO. 2 “THE BRITISH BULLDOG” DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS.

Manufacturer: Webley

Model: British Bulldog

Serial No. 22900

Caliber/Bore: .442 Centerfire

Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

No. 2 double action revolver manufactured by Webley & Son of Birmingham, England. The left side of the frame is stamped “WEBLEY’S/ No 2/ 442 CF” above the winged bullet Webley & Son logo and serial number, with “P. WEBLEY & SON” stamped over the top of the barrel and “LONDON & BIRMINGHAM” present on the right. Frame exhibits bordered scroll engraving on a punch dot background, with small sections of crosshatched patterns and starbursts on either side of the breech. Barrel exhibits light scroll work on either side, with the backstrap a pleasant line and dot pattern. Major metal components exhibit a nickel finish, while the trigger and hammer are case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth pearl grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame and cylinder, with the interior of the left grip panel matching via a handwritten number. Right grip panel retains traces of original writing but is indiscernible. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their period nickel finish, exhibiting 2 concentrated spots of dark oxidation on the left side of the frame, with smaller spots present overall. Hammer and trigger retain good amounts of their case colored finish, exhibiting wear in appropriate areas that shows through to a mottled gray patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild oxidation in the grooves, and retains strong rifling. Grips exhibit a nice mellow patina, with minor losses on either grip and a small crack on the right panel. A very attractively engraved Webley No. 2 “The British Bulldog” revolver. 1,000 - 1,800

1091 - (A) HISTORIC CASED AND ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER

INSCRIBED TO MAJOR JAMES F. CURTIS.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1851 Navy

Serial No. 96478

Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

A very historical and desirable cased, engraved, and inscribed 1851 Colt Navy revolver with California provenance. This gun is inscribed on the backstrap “MAJOR JAS. F. CURTIS / 2ND INFANTRY C. V. FROM HIS SAN FRANSISCO FRIENDS / OCT. 17, 1861”. James F. Curtis was a chief in the San Francisco Vigilance Committee and, on November 4th, 1856, he was elected the first chief of police of San Francisco, California. Then, on September 2nd, 1861, he was commissioned into the California 2nd Infantry and then later promoted to Lt. Col. on June 25th, 1863, into the 4th Infantry. The 2nd and 4th Infantry fought Indians extensively in California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona. Lt. Col. Curtis was promoted to Brig. General on March 13th, 1865, for merit. Finely engraved by Gustave Young or in his style. The foliate and scroll engraving with a punch dot background is finely executed. It has the typical Gustave Young wolf’s heads on each side of the hammer, with a dog’s head on the left side above the ramrod screw. Single line address on the top flat of the barrel “ADDRESS SAML. COLT HARTFORD CT.” The Colt’s patent mark is in the center of the frame on the left side. The markings are crisp. 1-piece factory ivory grips. This gun comes in an original period wood case with velveteen-lined interior. In the case are the following accouterments: Navy flask, .36 caliber Colt bullet mold, unopened bullet pack, nipple wrench, cap tin, extra mainspring, and the key to the case. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the factory-applied blue finish. Most of the remaining blue finish is in the protected areas and the lower part of the barrel. There is some case color remaining on the back of the hammer and on the loading lever. The trigger guard and the back strap have the majority of the original silver plate finish. The grips have a couple of minute chips at the toe of the grips and a crack on the left grip. They show age and some wear. Good bore with some small spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. The case shows some repairs to the inside. The flask, bullet mold, and nipple wrench all show some use. A very desirable Western shipped gun with lots of history.

40,000 - 60,000

type of stocks are not listed, and it was factory engraved. Of all of the factory engraved 1877DA Colts, only 20% were blue and case hardened. 2 line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, “COLT. D. A. 38”. 3 line patent dates on the left front of the frame with the Rampant Colt logo next to them. Half moon front sight with a V-notch rear sight. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips which fit the gun very well, but they were added after it left the factory. 70% coverage of scroll and foliate engraving with a punch dot background. There are also zig-zag borders and starbursts on the gun. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. It comes in an original Colt pink picture box. CONDITION: The barrel, trigger guard, and backstrap retain most of the original blue finish with some spots and some thinning. The cylinder has turned a pleasing brown patina. The frame has silvered with traces of case color in the protected areas. Grips are near mint, with one small chip on the left grip at the toe. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The box is solid with some storage and edge wear. There is some staining and chipping on the label on top of the box. The box is in extremely good shape for its age. 25,000 - 35,000

1093 - (A) VERY ATTRACTIVE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 COLT REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL PICTURE BOX & FACTORY LETTER (1891).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Single Action Army

Serial No. 141316

Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt

Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4”

FFL Status: Antique

Single Action Army revolver chambered in .45 Colt, manufactured by Colt in 1891. The left side of the barrel bears the caliber designation “45 COLT.”, with Colt’s 2-line address across the top. Left side of frame bears patent information followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Butt is lightly hand-inscribed “HM”. Frame and hammer are case color hardened, while the grip straps, cylinder, barrel, and ejector rod housing are blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt checkered brown plastic grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, rear grip strap, and are very lightly handwritten on the interior of the grip panels. This example is accompanied by an original factory picture box and a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was 1 of 25 revolvers shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett, & Company of Chicago, Illinois, on June 20th, 1891. CONDITION: Frame retains good amounts of its original case color hardened finish, exhibiting fading and areas of wear that show through to gray patina and small spots of age-related discoloration. Barrel and ejector rod housing exhibit areas of wear synonymous with having been carried in a holster that show through to gray patina, with a few areas of wear that show through to brown patina. Grip straps and cylinder exhibit moderate thinning and wear that shows through to gray and brown patinas. Very bright bore, exhibiting scattered spots of mild pitting and retaining strong, well-defined rifling. Grips exhibit some smoothing, with few scattered nicks and marks from handling and storage. Box exhibits mild exterior wear overall, with some minor losses to the exterior wrapping at the corners. Graphic exhibits water damage, staining from said water damage, some cracking, and some losses, but is otherwise mostly visible. An extremely attractive antique Colt Single Action Army revolver.

50,000 - 70,000

are blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt checkered brown plastic grips. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. Grips match via the last 4 digits, which are properly hand-scribed on the interior of the grip panels. This example is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was shipped in a shipment of 10 to Colt’s San Francisco Agency on July 29th, 1893. CONDITION: Frame and hammer retain areas of their original case color hardened finish, exhibiting areas of wear that show through to gray patina, with mild surface oxidation and spots of age-related discoloration present in worn areas. Barrel and ejector rod housing show wear spots synonymous with having been carried in a holster with worn spots showing through to gray patina. Grip straps and cylinder exhibit thinning overall that shows through to a pleasant brown patina and some spots of gray patina at the edges. Brilliant mirror bore, sharp and well-defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit smoothing to the checkering and a few minor marks from storage and handling but are otherwise fine. A very attractive example of an antique Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter that was shipped to Colt’s San Francisco Agency. 20,000 - 30,000

1095 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE .50-95 WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH SPECIAL ORDER FEATURES.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: 1876

Serial No. 20840

Caliber/Bore: .50-95

Barrel Length: 26”

FFL Status: Antique

Extremely scarce, high condition, Deluxe second model 1876 built by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1881. Scarce 26” blued round barrel chambered in the desirable .50-95 W.C.F. with Winchester address and King’s Patent markings on the rare fully matted barrel. Barrel has a hunting front sight and 22 rear adjustable sight. Scarce, blued, button magazine tube. Case hardened second model pistol grip frame with brass elevator marked “50-95” and plain trigger. Tang marked “269” with “XXX” under the wood and serial number “20840” stamped behind lever latch. Gun has $2.50 floral engraving on lever, hammer, and nosecap. Blued dust cover marked “WINCHESTER EXPRESS / 50 CAL 95 GRS”. Madis lists only 127 guns with factory engraving. Deluxe XXX checkered walnut pistol grip stock has “269” stamped in top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Rare unmarked hard rubber checkered shotgun style buttplate similar to buttplates seen on Sharps. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case-hardened floral engraved nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1989 confirms all options except for the lack of platinum sight lines (possible mistake in book, since everything else matches), which are not present; shipped to the warehouse in January of 1882. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear and freckling, and a small ding in the barrel on the underside. Magazine tube has some light edge wear. 92% vivid case colors with slight wear and discoloration on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering, no visible repairs or restoration, and only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. A super rare ‘76 that would be hard to improve upon and hard to find in this configuration; for the serious ‘76 collector. 30,000 - 75,000

1096 - (A) ABSOLUTELY STUNNING COLT MODEL 1894 NEW ARMY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH GOLD INLAID MONOGRAM TO JOHNNY BAKER (1895).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1894

Serial No. 15475

Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt

Barrel Length: 6”

FFL Status: Antique

Johnny H. Baker was born January 13, 1869, in North Platte, Nebraska, and died April 22, 1931, in Denver, Colorado. He was known as Buffalo Bill Cody’s adopted son and a Wild West sharpshooter. He was with Buffalo Bill from the age of 7 and was in the Wild West Show, where he appeared as the Cowboy Kid. He was considered an expert marksman by the age of 14, as he won the boy’s championship at the age of 12 and many other shooting competitions. He appeared before many crowned Kings and Queens and was presented to many heads of state. He stayed with the Wild West Show until the end in November of 1917. Then he was instrumental in building the Buffalo Bill Museum in Denver, Colorado. As Johnny Baker’s fame was built on his skill as a marksman and his life-long association with Buffalo Bill Cody and the Wild West Show, any documented firearm that belonged to him would be a real treasure. According to the Colt factory archive letter, this gun was shipped in a 1 gun shipment on April 22, 1895, to J.H. Mayer (address unavailable). It was (and remains) a .38 Colt with a 6” barrel, ivory stocks, with the finish not listed. The monogram “JHB” is inlaid on the right side of the frame. The gold inlaid entwined initials were executed by the master hand of Cuno A. Helfricht. He was chief of the Colt’s factory engraving department. This gun comes in a factory leather bound case with a green interior and a sealed box of .38 Long Colt cartridges. It is featured in many books and periodicals. It also comes with a notebook of information about this gun and Johnny H. Baker. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied high-polish blue finish. There is a turn line on the cylinder and some slight high-edge wear. Nitre blue on trigger, screws, and back of the hammer is fantastic. The gold inlay is superb with no flaking or chipping. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The factory ivory grips show some age, and they fit the gun very well. The case has some dings and small tears in outer leather covering. The inside of the case shows some wear. The period box of ammunition has a few chips on the label. A very high condition gun with wonderful provenance. 75,000 - 125,000

1097 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED & SILVER PLATED COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH MOTHER OF PEARL GRIPS (1897).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1878

Serial No. 36854

Caliber/Bore: .32-20 W.C.F.

Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4”

FFL Status: Antique

Of the 284 total factory engraved 1878 Colt Double Actions Frontier Revolvers, 4 were in .32-20 caliber. Of those 4, only 1 is silver plated; this is that gun. This is a well-known and well-documented gun. It is featured in at least 8 publications. According to the Colt Factory Archive letter it was shipped to The Tomkins LaSalle Hardware Co. in Mobile, Alabama, on January 30th, 1897, in a shipment of 1 gun. It was shipped as a .32/20 with a 4 - 3/4” barrel with silver finish, pearl stocks, and factory engraving. 2-line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG.CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, “.32 W.C.F.”. Rampant Colt logo in a circle on the left rear of the frame. Full serial number observed on the bottom of the grip. Assembly number, 302, observed on the loading gate. Single action front sight with a V notch rear sight. Nitre blue screws, trigger, center pin, and the back of the hammer. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips with a lanyard loop at the bottom of the grip. The gun has been profusely engraved and is a masterpiece of Cuno Helfricht. It is engraved with a foliate and scroll pattern with a punch dot background. There are zig-zag borders with other geometric designs.

CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied silver plate finish with minor wear at the front of the ejector rod housing. The finish has turned to a pleasing dark silver tone. Nitre blue shows wear on the front of the trigger and the top of the hammer. There is some frosting in the lands and grooves. Grips fit superbly with just a couple of minute chips along the edges of the grips. Gun locks up tight and indexes fine. A very rare and attractive factory engraved gun. 50,000 - 80,000

to Buck by Dudley P. Palmer, a businessman who had moved to Florida to speculate on movies and land. Palmer gave the gun to Buck circa 1931, very early into Buck’s career, before he transitioned to a nickel-plated Colt circa 1938. At that time, Buck returned the gun to Dudley, who kept the gun until 1951, when he gave it as a gift to Ben Thomas, a close friend of Palmer’s and business associate of Buck Jones. Thomas kept the gun until 1963, when he sold it to a store in Miami when he needed money. Circa 1963, the gun was bartered to Bob Haislys, a U.S. Marshall, who was in Mississippi during the integration issues, in exchange for an exclusive story. The trail of the gun disappears at this point until 1970, when it shows up at Bob’s Gun Shop in Maryland, who verified the engraving and grips with a factory letter before selling it to a man named Ronald Lukas in 1971, who sold it in 1973 to E. Dixon Larson. Larson put together the history of the gun and published an article on it in the June 1975 edition of Guns. The gun still stands as a 4 - 3/4” .45 Colt with blued and case-hardened finish and ivory grips with steerhead on left scale and flush set Colt medallions. According to the article, Ben Thomas’s name was scratched into the right grip but was removed by an owner who did not recognize the significance; there is a small lightened area of scratching, approximately 2” long, that appears to corroborate this information. The gun is engraved in B-grade coverage of florals and strapwork on a punch dot background, masterfully executed by Kornbrath. It is also fitted with a removable plate at the rear that is sized for .22 Rimfire, and is most likely the plate used to convert the gun for .22 blanks when fired during movies; there are numerous hits from the firing pin as the plate tolerance is a little loose. When the article was written, Larson reviewed the footage of Buck in the appropriate time frame and identified the gun in the following movies: “The Red Rider”, where Buck plays Sheriff “Red” Davidson, the sheriff of the town of Sun Dog; “Fighting Code” where he plays Ben Halliday; and “Silver Spurs”, where he plays Jim Fentriss. After the completion of “Silver Spurs” is when Thomas believes Jones returned the gun to Dudley and went to a nickel-plated gun, which had come into vogue. Buck Jones broke into the movie industry circa 1920 after he served a tour of duty with the U.S. Army as part of Troop G, 6th Cavalry. He saw combat and was wounded during the Moro Rebellion, was honorably discharged in 1909, and then re-enlisted in 1910, receiving a second honorable discharge in 1913. After the war, he worked as a cowboy on the 101 Ranch in Oklahoma and married Odille Osborne. Leaving behind the life of a cowboy, he was hired by Universal Pictures as a bit player and stuntman, before he ultimately became the backup to, and successor of, Tom Mix, who was difficult to handle. Jones was immensely popular, and numerous pieces of merchandise, sponsorship deals, and fanfare was produced for Jones, including the “Buck Jones Rangers” club, books, Daisy, and even Post Grape-Nuts Flakes. Buck Jones died in 1942 as one of the nearly 500 victims of the Coconaut Grove fire, succumbing 2 days after the event on November 30th, age 50. Jones has a Golden Palm Star in Palm Springs, and a star on the Walk of Fame at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard, and is widely acknowledged as one of the “kings of the cowboys” by later legendary figures such as John Wayne. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by an extensive binder of provenance including Colt factory letters, signed affidavits from E. Dixon Larson and Hank Stillwell, who was a business associate of Palmer and Ben Thomas, photos of Buck in various poses, some signed, letters from Abercrombie and Fitch confirming shipment to Palmer, a letter from the Orem Chamber of Commerce discussing Dudley P. Palmer, various paraphernalia related to Jones including a Buck Jones Rangers’ Club button and membership card, a photoshopped poster of Silver Spurs showing this gun, copies of the article in Guns magazine, letter from E. Dixon Larson, “”King of the Western Movies Aces” Buck Jones” by Mario DeMarco, Buck Jones Rangers-Cowboys Collection songbook, and numerous newspaper articles. CONDITION: Revolver is a pleasing smooth chocolate patina with flashes of bluing visible in protected areas, approximately 10%, with silvering to high edges and scattered from use. Frame case colors are retained only in protected areas, such as recesses on frame and recoil shield. Hammer with case colors, especially where it sits in slot. Grips are excellent with handling marks throughout, some of the black lines common to old ivory, but no cracks or chips. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some mild frosting. Engraving is crisp and well-cut. An extremely attractive gun, not only as a factory engraved Colt by one of the greatest masters of the 20th century, but also due to the connection with one of the most famous cowboy actors of all time. 50,000 - 75,000

1099

- (C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NEW POCKET DOUBLE ACTION

REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX AND CUSTOM LEATHER BOUND CASE.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: New Pocket

Serial No. 16091

Caliber/Bore: .32 Colt

Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Maurice C. Foley was initially a supernumerary, or reserve, policeman in Hartford, Connecticut. He was later appointed as a full-time Hartford City policeman. He played on the Hartford Police Department’s Baseball team, the undisputed championship team in the New England Police League. He also served as a Sergeant in the Hartford Light Guard in the Spanish-American War. This gun is factory engraved with a gold inlaid monogram of his initials. The gun is also inscribed on the backstrap “Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901”. The Colt factory archive letter states that this gun shipped as a .32 Colt with a 3 - 1/2” barrel, blue finish, and Pearl grips. It is factory inscribed on the backstrap “Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901”. It was shipped to H.C. Hallemer (This name was probably misspelled; the correct spelling is Hallauer), address unavailable, on April 2, 1901, in a shipment of 1 gun. In addition to the factory letter, note that the special order ledger details the gun in its entirety. It states, “March 25 1901 / 8247 / 1 3 1/2 in. 32/c New Pocket Rev. Blue, Pearl, Engr. / Engr. on Strap Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901 / Monogram in gold M.C.F”. The engraving is a scroll and foliate with a punch dot background. It has some other geometric designs incorporated into the engraving. In the reference book “The Book of Colt Firearms, Third Edition”, R.L. Wilson states that there are fewer than 15 factory-engraved Colt New Pocket revolvers, and fewer than 10 were gold inlaid. The engraving, inscription, and gold inlaid monogram have been attributed to Helfricht. Also, note that the Rampant Colt Logo has been struck on the right side of the frame so Colt could put the gold inlaid monogram on the left side. It comes with the original numbered Colt box. The box has its original end label with 3 over labels. One says “ENGRAVED”, one says, “BLUE PEARL”, and the last one on top of the box says, “THE WITHIN REVOLVER IS NOT / ADAPTED FOR / SMOKELESS POWDER”. The serial number, 16091, is written in pencil on the bottom of the box. It also comes with many research papers. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the factory blue finish. Most of the finish loss is to the grip straps and the right side of the barrel. The engraving is crisp and sharp. The gold inlay is in superb condition. Nitre blue trigger, screws, and back of the hammer show slight wear. Bore is great with sharp lands and grooves. Grips have no chips or cracks. The box remains in good to better shape with some edge wear. A very rare gold inlaid gun. PROVENANCE: Ex. Don Jones and Dick Burdick collections. 25,000 - 35,000

1100 - (C) PRESENTATION WINCHESTER MODEL 1912 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN WITH MUTTON LEG CASE, PAPERWORK, AND BADGE OF US MARSHAL W.H. GRIMSHAW.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: 1912

Serial No. 83284

Barrel Length: 30”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2”

Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2”

Length of Pull: 14”

Chamber: 2 - 3/4”

Choke: Full

Gauge: 12 Bore

Special ordered Winchester Model 1912 manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1915 and given as a retirement gift to W.H. Grimshaw by his men in 1916. Grimshaw served as a U.S. Marshall from 1899 to 1916 in the Minnesota District. Included is his U.S. Marshall marked 6-pointed gold-washed star, engraved on the back with “W.H. Grinshaw from MPLS Friends”. Gun has early markings. Blued 30” barrel with solid, raised, matted rib, fixed Full choke, and 2 - 3/4” chambers, marked with Winchester address and “-MODEL 1912-” marking. Blued takedown receiver with blued magazine tube and push button safety. Factory special order, deluxe figured, checkered walnut English grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate and silver stock shield engraved “W.H. GRIMSHAW / U.S. MARSHALL / FROM HIS DEPUTIES / APRIL 15, 1916”, and matching checkered walnut slide handle. Comes with a leg o’ mutton leather case with a plaque engraved with Grimshaw’s name and an assemblage of documents on Grimshaw. CONDITION: 90% original blue with silver edges. 95% original receiver blue with handling wear. 90% original varnish with flattened checkering and some small usage and handling marks. Great bore and mechanics. A neat gun from that period with more research needed. 2,000 - 6,000

1101 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 90 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: 90

Serial No. 488732

Caliber/Bore: .22 LR

Barrel Length: 24”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1913. Blued 24” octagon barrel threaded for Maxim silencer with thread protector; standard sights and Lyman peep tang sight. Barrel marked with Winchester 2-line address and “-MODEL 90- 22 LONG RIFLE”. Blued tubular magazine with blued takedown frame, plain trigger, and standard tang. Plain walnut stock with blued crescent steel buttplate and walnut corrugated slide handle. CONDITION: 80% original barrel blue with light edge wear and some dings. Receiver has worn to a silvery brown color with edges turning silver. Wood has been cleaned with some marks and dings. Good bore with visible rifling and strong mechanics. 800 - 1,200

1102 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1893 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: Model 1893

Serial No. 20295

Barrel Length: 27”

FFL Status: Antique

Chamber: 2 - 5/8”

Choke: Cylinder

Gauge: 12 Bore

Rare Browning-designed Winchester Model 1893 slide action shotgun, with only 34,176 made from 1893 to 1897 before being discontinued due to its problems with smokeless powder. This example manufactured 1896. Blued 27” non-factory length steel 12 gauge barrel with bead front sight, Winchester 2-line address and patent markings, and “12” marking at breech. Blued solid frame with tubular magazine and plain trigger. Plain walnut round knob pistol grip stock with smooth steel widow’s peak buttplate and matching walnut corrugated slide handle with operating arm marked “WINCHESTER MODEL 1893”. CONDITION: Barrel has been shortened to 27” and retains 10% finish with some discoloration and balance turning a silvery brown patina. Action has worn to a silvery patina with light surface discoloration. Stocks retain traces of original finish with a crack behind the action on the right side. Operating handle has been brazed. Frosted barrel with sluggish mechanics. 800 - 1,200

1103 - LOT OF 6: 6 BOXES OF AMMO.

Lot consists of: (A) Full and sealed box of “12 / REVOLVER BALL / CALIBER .45 / FRANKFORD ARSENAL, 1879”. (B) Full and sealed box of “12 / REVOLVER BALL / CALIBER .45 / FRANKFORD ARSENAL, 1880”

(C) Empty box of “20 / U.S. SPRINGFIELD CARBINE / CARTRIDGES / CALIBER .45 / CHARGE, 55 GRAINS MUSKET POWDER. BULLET. 405 GRAINS. / FRANKFORD ARESENAL. / AUG.1874”

(D) Full box of “25 .45-100 23 / SHARPS / SOLID HEAD PRIMED SHELLS. / MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., / NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A. / THESE SHELLS MAY BE RELOADED MANY TIMES / IN RELOADING, USE THE WINCHESTER PRIMER NO. 2 1/2”.

(E) Full box of original shells. “50 CARTRIDGES, / 45 CALIBER / 2 7/8 INCH SHELL, 105 GRAINS POWDER, / 1 13/32 INCH PATCHED BULLET, 500 GRAINS / MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR / SHARPS RIFLES / BY THE / UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. / BRIDGPORT, CONN., U.S.A.”

(F) Full and factory sealed box of “20 CARTRIDGES / PISTOL BALL / CALIBER .45 M1911 / AMMUNITION LOT W.C.C. 6157 / WESTERN CARTRIDGE COMPANY”. CONDITION: This is a good lot of collectible ammunition. Some of the boxes have some edge wear and staining. The Sharps box has some tape and edge splits. 1,000 - 1,500

1104 - LOT OF 3: WINCHESTER .45, COLT .44-40, AND WINCHESTER 38 LONG AMMUNITION BOXES.

Lot consists of: (A) Empty picture box. 1878 Colt pictured on the top label. Tan 2-piece box with green top label and orange side label. “50 WINCHESTER 50 / TRADE MARK / .45 CALIBER / CENTER FIRE/ METALLIC CARTRIDGES / FOR / COLT’S DOUBLE ACTION AND SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS / TRADE MARK REGISTERED IN U.S. OFF. / MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., / NEW HAVEN CONN., U.S.A.”. CONDITION: Box ends have some tape. The labels have some staining and chipping. The box has some edge wear.

(B) Full box of “50 METALLIC CARTRIDGES 44 CAL. CENTRAL FIRE / SOLID HEAD / FOR COLT’S NEW LIGHTNING MAGAZINE RIFLE AND FRONTIER REVOLVER. / MANUFACTURED BY THE / UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., / BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A. UMC”. CONDITION: Top label has some chipping and staining. The side label has only about 5% of it remaining. Box shows some edge wear. (C) 2-piece empty picture box with an 1877DA Colt on it. Green top label and a tan side label. “50 38 CAL. LONG / CENTER FIRE / METALLIC / CARTRIDGES / MANUFACTURED BT THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, / NEW HAVEN CONN., U.S.A. / UNDER O.F. WINCHESTER’S PATENT OF JULY 14, 1874 / FOR COLT’S DOUBLE ACTION AND SINGLE ACTION, AND / OTHER 38 CALIBER PISTOLS.”. CONDITION: Top label shows chipping and staining. Side label is missing. The box has been taped together. 700 - 1,000

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Lot consists of Western revolver holsters. (A) “Mexican Loop” single action model by Otto F. Ernst, Sheridan, Wyoming. (B) A model for a small frame revolver by Ben Varga of San Antonio. (C) Unmarked basketweave single loop model for a 4 - 1/2” Colt. CONDITION: Very good. All are supple with tight stitching. 600 - 1,000

1108

Circa 1880’s “Mexican Loop” pattern holster on a canvas mills “Dog Head” cartridge belt. This holster is constructed in the Cheyenne style popularized by maker E. L. Gallatin, J.S. Collins, and F.A. Meanea. This holster fits a 5 - 1/2” to 7 - 1/2” Colt SAA. Loops retain 4 old .45 Colt cartridges. CONDITION: Very good. Some canvas loop removed during the period of use of the belt to accommodate proper wearing of the holster. 2,000 - 4,000

1105 - POWDER RIVER INVASION BOOK. Hard cover. 1923 printing. The story of Johnson County, Wyoming. War pitting the settlers against the cattle barons of the day. 200 - 500

1106 - OFF TO CALIFORNIA HARDBOUND BOOK. Dated 1882. 100 - 300

1107 - LOT OF 3: WESTERN HOLSTERS.

- E.L. GALLATIN CHEYENNE WYOMING MADE HOLSTER ON MILLS US MILITARY BELT.

1109 - GEORGE WOSTENHOLM & SON IXL CALIFORNIA KNIFE.

Blade Length: 7 - 1/4”

Overall Length: 12 - 3/8”

Classic Gold Rush era spearpoint blade etched in large and impressive, oversized capital letters on left side of blade: “CALIFORNIA KNIFE.” Stamped above is “G.WOLSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE MARKED I*XL.” and in a scrolled banner, “THE REAL I.X.L. KNIFE / THE HUNTERS COMPANION”. Ricasso is stamped with large “I*XL.” Full tang construction, nickel silver reinforced guard with stag scales held by 4 silver pins, with a silver escutcheon on obverse. The original red Moroccan scabbard also has the I*XL branded in gold along with “THE REAL HUNTING KNIFE / WASHINGTON WORKS.” Circa 1850s, by the most famous and prolific maker of English bowie knives for America and the California Gold Rush market. This knife is pictured in “California’s Best / Old West Art and Antiques” by Brian and Brad Witherell. CONDITION: The blade shows signs of light edge sharpening with some areas of light scattered mossing. Acid-etched letters are very strong, and as fine as one could hope to find in this style example. Scales are tight to the tang and show no hard wear or insect damage. 25,000 - 35,000

1110 - WOLFE & CLARK GOLD RUSH BOWIE KNIFE.

Blade Length: 10”

Overall Length: 14 - 1/2”

Large Gold Rush era Sheffield Bowie knife and scabbard, circa 1836-1844. Features a 10 - 1/2” clip point blade with Spanish notch at choil and a 7 - 1/2” false edge. Marked on its forged bolster “WOLFE & CLARKS / NEW YORK”. Handle is dog bone shaped with silver washed cast brass frame finely engraved with shell at volute crossguard and foliate designs at pommel; 2-piece stag grips fastened with 8 pins and long nickel silver escutcheons. An embossed Moroccan leather sheath accompanies the knife with nickel silver throat and tip. Wolfe & Clark were New York importers/ arms dealers in business from approximately 1836 to 1844 at 193 Maiden Lane in New York City. These knives were made for them in Sheffield and then marked with the customer’s name, like this example. This firm jumped on the surge of interest in bowie knives very quickly, and sold some unique and desirable knives bearing their mark, such as this example. Similar examples in “The Bowie Knife, Unsheathing an American Legend” by Norm Flayderman (2004), p.138 and 360. CONDITION: Blade has been lightly cleaned and still shows some stains and light pitting, very good overall. Right-hand handle shows moderate worm damage to bottom edge , fittings and sheath with normal wear. 10,000 - 15,000

1111 - CORSAN, DENTON, BURDEKIN & CO. CALIFORNIAN BOWIE KNIFE.

Blade Length: 8”

Overall Length: 13”

Fantastic circa 1850s Gold Rush Bowie knife. Classic form with full tang clip-point blade and 2-piece stag horn slab handles with silver escutcheon. German silver cross guard. Blade is deeply acid etched with a gold scrollwork panel on left side and the lettering: “CALIFORNIAN BOWIE KNIFE.” Ricasso is stamped: “CORSAN / DENTON / BURDEKIN & CO.” Blade is in high polish with no nicks. This exact knife is pictured in “California’s Best / Old West Art and Antiques” by Brian and Brad Witherell, pg. 114, bottom panel. CONDITION: Very good. 10,000 - 15,000

1112 - EARLY SKINNING BLADE. Metal blade with wooden handles. 100 - 200

1113 - GOLD NUGGET 43.6 grams. 1,500 - 2,000

1114 - LARGE GOLD NUGGET 96.8 grams. Nice form. 4,000 - 6,000

1115 - 1 POUND GOLD NUGGET.

This gold nugget came from the infamous Motherlode out of Placerville, California. Total weight is 480 grams. Fantastic look and form. 20,000 - 40,000

1116 - GOLD NUGGET 63 grams. 2,000 - 3,000

1117 - ANTIQUE CARVED WOOD PIPE WITH GOLD FITTINGS

Nice carved wooden pipe. Marked “TO JOHN LORAIN BY W. RABLIN. DUTCH FLAT CAL. 1869”. Gold fittings. 500 - 1,500

1118 - INDIAN HEAD PIPE.

Beautiful carving of Indian with full headdress. One small chip to top of head. 100 - 300

1119 - NUDE MEERSCHAUM PIPE.

Nice image of nude posing on front of pipe. Comes with original case. 100 - 300

1120 - LARGE TRAVELING SCALE. Alaska stenciled on front. Late 1800s. 300 - 600

1121 - TRAVELING SCALE. Marked “Alaska” on lid. 100 - 200

1122 - 1897 $20 LIBERTY GOLD PCGS MS62. Early slab. 1,500 - 2,000

1123 - 1896S PCGS LIBERTY MS62. Early slab. 1,500 - 2,000

1124 - LOT OF 2: 2016 $20 ST. GODDENS GOLD COINS BU+. Both dated 2008 and uncirculated. 3,500 - 4,500

1125 - LOT OF 2: 2011 $20 GOLD BUFFALO COINS. Both coins are uncirculated. 3,500 - 5,000

1126 - 1878 CC PCGS MS63 PL. Early slab. 300 - 500

1127 - LOT OF 3: ADVERTISING MATCH SAFES. Made of silver with celluloid. Advertising two tractors and a steam pump. 100 - 200

1128 - LOT OF 2: SILVER MATCH SAFES. Nice pair of sterling silver matchsafes. Both marked sterling. 100 - 300

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1129 - FULL BODY IVORY CANE WITH FISH ON TOP. Fish-shaped ivory handle with metal beadwork. Bone shaft. 200 - 500

1130 - FIGURAL IVORY ALLIGATOR WALKING STICK. Highly-detailed carving of ivory alligator on top of gold band. 200 - 400

1131 - SILVER SOLDIER WALKING STICK. Silver plated bust of soldier walking stick. Alligator-styled wood shaft. 200 - 400

1132 - VICTORIAN ERA CITY MARSHAL HAT.

1890s wool policeman’s hat with tarred bill. Features a bullion chinstrap with large gold gilt buttons, die struck nickel “CITY MARSHAL” badge affixed to front. Polished cotton lining with thin russet brown leather sweatband. Size 7 1/8. CONDITION: Very good with chinstrap present but barely attached. 600 - 800

1135

1133 - WIELAND’S EXTRA PALE FINE LAGER ADVERTISING SIGN. Nice image of Indian maiden. Dated 1901. 3,000 - 6,000

1134 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY BOTTLE. A nice image of Victorian woman. 200 - 500

- EARLY BUTTE MONTANA HALF PINT BOTTLE. Late 1800s. 200 - 500

1136 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY BOTTLE. A nice image of Victorian woman. 200 - 400

1137 - RUHSTALLER’S GILT EDGE LAGER BEER TRAY. Marked Sacramento. 100 - 300

1139 - (A) CASED DRAGOON SIZED ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX REVOLVER.

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber

Model: Pepperbox

Caliber/Bore: .36 Smoothbore

Barrel Length: 5”

Standard configuration of the Worcester production with 6-shot barrel assembly with raised barrel ribs, marked “ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER” and “PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL”. Screw on nipple shield with engravings of florals around the perimeter. Bar hammer with “Allen’s Patent” on left side. Frame with wide floral engraving. Typical spurred trigger guard. 2 piece ivory grips retained by a single screw. Housed in a period case partitioned to fit gun, a bullet mold, powder flask, cleaning rod, and Eley Bros cap tin, lined in a very dark, almost black, velvet. CONDITION: Metal is essentially a smooth, even mix of chocolate patina with flashes of dove grey throughout, with scattered random marks acquired over time. Some traces of colors visible around the bottom of the nipple shield where protected by trigger guard. Grips are good, with some handling marks and black lines common to old ivory. Mechanically fine; bores are good. Case has typical handling marks throughout from age. Case interior is very good with some rubs through to wood in partition for gun. Accessories are good with some typical age-related patina and marks. 5,000 - 10,000

1140 - (A) COLT 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER IN TOOLED HOLSTER.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1851 Navy

Serial No. 55887

Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

Manufactured 1856 as per serial number. Third model with a small brass trigger guard. Standard configuration with 7 - 1/2” octagonal barrel, silver plated brass straps and trigger guard, New York address on top flat of barrel, “COLTS / PATENT” on left side of frame. Unusual checkered ivory grips. Matching numbers observed on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt; partial matching “5887” on wedge and loading assembly. Revolver is housed in a leather revolver tooled with various incised designs including simple lines, florals, and dressed edges. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains good amounts of bluing, approximately 30-40%, with scattered areas of browning coming through the blue and silvering to edges and scattered as handling marks. Rammer has case colors mostly on lug, approximately 5%, balance gunmetal grey. Frame is gunmetal grey with faint traces of case coloring in protected areas. Hammer replaced. Cylinder cleaned to a bright dove grey, with softened but legible cylinder scene; safety notches heavily worn but visible. Grips are period replacements that have shrunk and no longer fit. Silver plate stands at about 25-30%, with straps now essentially brass and scattered losses consistent with trafficked areas line sides of trigger guard. Mechanically fine, bore has strong, well-defined rifling and some oxidation in grooves. Leather with extensive crazing to hinges and strap; stitching is tight but broken in a few areas. Tooling is somewhat softened and edges have some scrapes. Based on where the letter has crystallized and the wear patterns, the revolver has been in this holster for some time. 2,500 - 4,500

1138 - LOT OF 3: EARLY BACKBAR GLASS WHISKEY DECANTERS. Turn of the century. 100 - 200

1141 - (A) CONTEMPORARY CARVED FLINTLOCK FULL STOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE WITH BAG AND POWDER HORN.

Manufacturer: Unknown

Model: Kentucky Rifle

Caliber/Bore: .42 Rifled

Barrel Length: 41”

FFL Status: Antique

Extremely high art contemporary flintlock Kentucky-style rifle built in the late 20th century by an unknown professional builder. 58” overall length with 41” octagon .42 caliber rifled barrel with German silver blade front sight, notch rear sight, and no barrel signature. Engraved brass flint lock with double set triggers and engraved German silver full back plate. Full length curly maple stock with an Emmittsburg or Lancaster school style architecture to the stock with brass hardware including a well done 4-piece floral finial engraved patchbox with 6 piercings. Stock is further decorated with floral relief carving behind the cheek, around the wrist, and behind the tailpipe. The maker has also embellished the wrist and toe with floral pattern German silver wire inlay work. Rifle comes with a contemporary Fort Ticonderoga engraved horn marked “Je R” and dated “89”, as well as a well-done leather possibles bag with rifle loading accessories including balls, bullet starter, extra flints, and brass powder charger. CONDITION: Overall excellent with light usage marks with good bore and mechanics. A great decorative piece or a great gun for the black powder enthusiast. 4,000 - 6,000

1142 - (A) DOCUMENTED SHARPS “OLD RELIABLE” MODEL 1874 OLD RELIABLE RIFLE WITH KELLOGG INSCRIPTION.

Manufacturer: Sharps

Model: 1874

Serial No. 161226

Caliber/Bore: .45 2 -7/8”

Barrel Length: 30”

Length of Pull: 12”

Old Reliable Model 1874 manufactured by the Sharps Rifle Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1878. Blued 30” fully octagonal tapered breech barrel in .45 - 2-7/8”; muzzle measures 1” from flat to flat. Serial number stamped under forearm wood. Knife blade front sight and graduated flip rear sight. Barrel marked with “Old Reliable” logo and Sharps Bridgeport address; caliber marking partially defaced by added sight dovetail and plug. Case hardened double set trigger action, serial numbered horizontally between tang and chamber. Unmarked hammer plate, left side of action marked with “Sharps Rifle Co / Pat Apr. 6, 1869.” Special order fancy checkered walnut stocks with checkered steel shotgun style butt and special order platinum plate marked with original owner’s name “F.E. Kellogg”. According to consignor research, Florentine Erwin Kellogg was originally from New York and came West to mine silver at Pike’s Peak and eventually settled in Goleta, California, where he was known as a great hunter and farmer; he was rumored to have killed 75 grizzly bears in his time. Comes with several Sharps Research letters which state this fine rifle was ordered with a supply of accessories (unfortunately not present), confirming configuration and ownership, and some information on Mr. Kellogg. CONDITION: 92% fading barrel blue with edges wearing to silver. 90% fading case colors with discoloration in handling areas. Stock has 90% original varnish with usage marks bruises. Checkering is still pronounced with handling areas starting to flatten. Buttplate is slightly proud of wood, possibly indicating that the butt has been adjusted to fit a previous owner. Length of pull is 12”. Great bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. A great Western used Sharps! 15,000 - 30,000

1143 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH JOHNSON COUNTY WAR PROVENANCE

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: SAA

Serial No. 112378

Caliber/Bore: .45 LC

Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4”

FFL Status: Antique

The 1889-1893 “Johnson County War”, also referred to as the “War on Powder River” or the “Wyoming Range War” is probably the best-known example of an American Range War. These conflicts were due to the control of open range land (public land) to transport cattle or settle on and the ensuing conflict from competition over resources, robbery, and cattle rustling. The Wyoming Stock Grower’s Association, also known as the “Invaders” or “Cheyenne Club” consisted of Wyoming’s elite, including politicians, law enforcement, and influential ranchers. The WSGA’s main goal was to protect their larger interest in control of the open range to enhance the profitability of their cattle while eliminating smaller ranchers and competition, even hiring Texan mercenaries in the process. Because of growing discontent and violence beginning, smaller ranchers formed the Northern Wyoming Farmers and Stock Growers’ Association (NWFSGA) and were led by a man named Nate Champion. Champion survived one assassination attempt in November of 1891 in which he shot 3 would-be assassins and escaped with his life. In April of 1892, he was among the 2 NWFSGA members killed at the KC Ranch. He was surrounded and fled out when the building was lit on fire, where there were Invaders waiting for him, and shot him. After this, the Cheyenne Club continued on toward Buffalo, where the NWFSGA was waiting for them and pinned them down. The Johnson County War would eventually be stopped when the United States Government had the 6th Cavalry take the WSGA posse members into custody. When an unofficial leader of the WSGA, Major Frank Wolcott, surrendered their weapons to the Army, he also gave them a detailed list of which guns were present by serial number as well as equipment. Offered here is a gun on the Wolcott list, used by a Texan WSGA Invader mercenary, Alex Hamilton. Manufactured in 1884 with 4 - 3/4” barrel chambered in .45 Colt with 2 line barrel address, correct blade front sight, and “v” notch rear sight. Other features include low profile ejector rod head and 1 piece walnut grips. Accompanied by a period Texas-made holster marked “Shelton-Payne Arms Co. / El Paso, Texas.” on outside front loop. This lot is complete with a photocopy of the Wolcott list from the National Archives listing this gun to Alex Hamilton, an internet article of the Wolcott list (the article lists this revolver is 112878 rather than 112378; this is a typo), a copy of the Hoofprints of the Past Museum’s Hole-in-the-Wall Tour itinerary and historical background (this museum is located in the general area of the Johnson County War and the KC Ranch, as well as home to the infamous Hole in the Wall Gang of the same time period), copies of period photographs of the invaders, and photos from when this revolver, holster, and information were presented at the California Gun Collectors Association in 2016. CONDITION: Good with about 30-40% of the original nickel plating remaining with areas of freckling throughout. Grips retain about half of their original finish with handling marks at bottom and no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling. Holster shows age-related cracking throughout with stitching tight and leather pliable. An extremely scarce opportunity to own a Colt SAA from a well-known event from the American West with tight provenance and from a well-respected collection. 50,000 - 70,000

1144 - (A) OUTSTANDING, EXCEPTIONALLY RARE, EXTREMELY HIGH CONDITION, WINCHESTER “1 OF 1000” 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: 1876

Serial No. 724

Caliber/Bore: 45-75 W.C.F.

Barrel Length: 28”

According to legend, the 1 of 1000 rifles were hand selected as better than average guns for accuracy and quality. They were made legend in the James Stewart Classic Western “WINCHESTER 73”, thus making all 1 of 1000’s highly sought after. R.L. Wilson reports that only 51 1 of 1000 Model 1876s were made in total in his book “Winchester: The Golden Age of Gunmaking and the Winchester 1 of 1000”; this rifle is pictured on page 115. This extremely scarce high condition 1 of 1000 Winchester 1st Model 1876 Deluxe is serial number 724 and was built by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1876, the first year of production; there are only a small handful of 3-digit serial numbers known for 1 of 1000 rifles. It has a blued 28” octagon barrel chambered in .45-75 W.C.F., marked only with “Winchester’s Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct.” over “King’sImprovement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860” and “One of One Thousand” in script at the breech. Barrel has a windage front sight and a series 22 adjustable rear sight with Winchester factory combination tang vernier peep sight; the original blade front sight is included in the butt. Barrel has typical 1 of 1000 style floral engraving around the sight, a platinum band, and floral engraving with a line border containing “One Of One Thousand” in script at the breech with a platinum barrel band against the receiver. Rare case hardened Open Top 1st Model pistol grip frame with a brass elevator lightly scribed with caliber, characteristic 1 of 1000 single set trigger, tang marked “76” with “XX” under the wood, and serial numbered “724” in script behind lever latch. Sideplates are numbered “70” and stamped “C.N. & C”, meaning unknown. Deluxe XX pistol grip checkered walnut stock with “76” stamped in top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. We are sure that this stock has been on the gun since at least 1983, but there is a letter from Leo Bradshaw, a previous owner, that notes that there was a rumor that the stock had been replaced or repaired circa 1973. Case-hardened crescent steel trap buttplate numbered with assembly number “76”, trap contains an original 5-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case-hardened nosecap. Cody

Research letter from 2006 confirms all options and indicates that the rifle was shipped to the warehouse in December of 1877. PROVENANCE: This rifle, besides Cody Research, comes with an extensive pack of research that spans over 50 years, with a notarized letter from the original family of Charles Bergtold stating how the Bergtold family obtained this rifle from Fred Corkill (an early mining engineer from Holmes Mine, Candelaria Borax in California). Corkill had saved a man in the wilderness, and that man sent him this gun as a reward. According to Bergtold’s letter, this gun resided with his family until financial trouble affected the family ranch in the 1950s. It was sold for $1000 to a San Jose gun dealer who sold it into the collector fraternity, with an extraordinary chain of possession including James Fowler; Stanley Shapiro; Leo Bradshaw; Richard Donaldson; Donald E. Weiss; Sam Fowler; Paul Friedrich, who purchased it through Little John’s Auction in November of 1993, where it has resided since. This rifle also comes with several letters from noted Winchester researcher and writer R.L. Wilson discussing this rifle. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. The magazine tube has several areas turning a plum color from handling, with the magazine tube band turning silver on the edges. 92% vivid case colors with slight wear and discoloration on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors with some light pitting on buttplate. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering showing only light usage dings and bruises. 1993 letters from Bergtold and Leo Bradshow state that this rifle was dropped and repaired, however there is photographic evidence as early as 1983 that this stock was on the gun. There is evidence of a repair where the web of the tang was completely replaced, and a small visible crack at the base of the comb, which corroborates the story. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. One of the greatest ‘76s in existence and a rare chance to own a piece of incredible rarity. 300,000 - 500,000

According to the included Colt factory letter, this gun was fit with a 7 - 1/2” .38/40 barrel, nickel finish, carved ox head ivory grips, factory engraving, and shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, Illinois, on July 1st, 1912, in a shipment of 1. A second letter addressed to Stan Shapiro lists the same specifications, dated 1980. Finally, a third letter from Dick Burdick discusses this revolver, opining that the engraving was cut by Cuno Helfricht himself, the scarcity of engraved 7 - 1/2” guns (Dick notes that he believes most engraved were 5 - 1/2”, then 4 - 3/4”, and finally 7 - 1/2”), the quality of the original finish, and the outstanding condition of the gun. In “Colt Engraving” by Wilson, Wilson further notes that only approximately 1050 Single Action Armies were engraved between 1901 and 1921 and that after the turn of the century, demand for engraving fell, causing the number of engravers employed by Colt to drop drastically from as many as 6 to as few as 2, and Colt started engraving guns only a special order basis; post-1910 engraved Single Action Armies continued to drop off in popularity as semi-automatics and double actions come in vogue. All of these facts make this revolver extremely rare, and the incredible state of preservation makes this one of the finest examples of its type. Classic Helfricht scroll on a punch dot background is accented with Helfricht’s geometric touches, including wriggle work and playful dots on the ejector rod housing, checkerboard patterns on frame at barrel lug, shell motifs and starbursts on loading gate, with a beautiful section of vinework on recoil shield, more playful wrigglework and scroll on rear of cylinder (including some very unusual rays jumping off the

gullets), and a piece of running scroll through a diamond on trigger guard; backstrap with shell motif at top and a more restrained wrigglework pattern on strap and butt. 2 piece ivory grips with very scarce on gilt deep set Colt medallions and a carved steer head on right panel. Standard legends include caliber marking and Colt’s information on barrel, 2 line patent dates on frame with encircled Rampant Colt, VP on trigger guard with subinspector proof. Housed in a box for a 7 - 1/2” Single Action, with an end label indicating that it was for a blued gun with rubber grips, although a piece of adhesive is clearly present over that area and possibly indicated that the correct configuration of this gun. “ENGRAVED” label adjacent on top lid. No numbers observed on bottom of box. Contents include L shaped screwdriver, cleaning brush, a Colt revolver advertisement, and an Oilright advertisement; lid is inscribed in pen “NO 646519 $2 (illegible) / NO 7007 / S + W 22T”. CONDITION: Outstanding, near mint, retaining essentially all of the original nickel finish with some superficial scratches and a few very minor pockmarks, mostly visible on side of backstrap. Engraving is crisp and sharply defined, clearly executed by a master of Helfricht’s level. Ivory grips are well-patinated and have a small repair at the toe of right grip. Box with some distress to high edges from age but solid and complete. This is an absolutely gorgeous gun, worthy of the best museums or collections. 75,000 - 125,000

1146 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SHERIFFS MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER SHIPPED TO HOUSTON, TEXAS (1892).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Sheriffs Model

Serial No. 145348

Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt

Barrel Length: 4”

FFL Status: Antique

According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory with a 4” barrel, blue finish, and factory engraving; stocks were not listed. It was shipped November 17th, 1892, in a shipment of 1 gun to Dunlay & Geisler in Houston, Texas. The remarks on the letter state, “Records also indicate silver sight”. Dunlay and Geisler ordered a number of unusual Sheriff’s Models in the 1890s. As a company, they developed a market for Sheriff’s Model Colt Single Action Armies. They ordered 16 Sheriff’s models in 1891, and in 1892 they ordered 13 Sheriff’s Models. 10 were engraved, 1 had a Rocky Mountain front sight, 5 had silver sights, and 3 had half-moon silver sights. They would order another 23 Sheriff’s models in 1893. CONDITION: Excellent, with barrel retaining close to all of its original bluing with light wear at muzzle. Frame and cylinder are a gray patina with traces of original bluing in cylinder flutes. Backstrap and trigger guard retain traces of the bright original bluing in protected areas with handling wear throughout. Grips are period ivory replacements and show yellowing to left grip panel with a small age-related crack on right grip panel. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is lightly frosted with defined rifling. 100,000 - 150,000

Model: Frontier Six Shooter

Serial No. 106169

Caliber/Bore: .44-40

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

Manufactured in 1887. This gun remains in stunning original condition. According to the Colt factory archive letter, this gun was shipped to William Read & Sons in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 22, 1887, in a shipment of 2 guns. It left the factory as a .44/40 with a 7 - 1/2” barrel, blue finish, and stocks not listed. Single line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Etched panel on the left side of the barrel, “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. 3 line patent dates on the left side of the frame, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / “ JULY 2 -72 / “ JAN. 19. -75”. Caliber designation on the left side front of the trigger bow, “44 CF”. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number observed on the side of the cylinder. Assembly number, 3790, observed on the inside of the loading gate. Nitre blue screws, trigger, and center pin. Case color hammer and 1 piece varnished wood grips. CONDITION: This gun retains most of the original factory-applied high-polish blue finish, with most of the finish loss on the left side of the barrel. Grip straps are starting to thin a bit. There is a turn line and some finish loss on the cylinder. The frame and hammer show generous amounts of case color with some silvering. Nitre parts are great, and the screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips retain almost all of the original varnish with just a couple of small contusions on the grips. An extremely high-condition gun worthy of any private or museum collection. 50,000 - 100,000

1148 - (A) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX (1895).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Frontier Six Shooter

Serial No. 160841

Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F.

Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this Single Action Army left the factory as a .44/40 with a 51/2” barrel, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. It was shipped to E.J. Post & Company, Albuquerque, Territory of New Mexico, c/o Winchester Repeating Arms Company New Haven, Connecticut, on July 11, 1895, in a shipment of 2 guns. In the remarks of this letter, it states that during the time period of 1895 to 1915, Colt was obligated by restrictive trade arrangements to use Winchester Repeating Arms Company as an export agent. 1-line barrel address “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” Roll die caliber marking on the left side of the barrel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. 2-line patent dates on the left side of the frame, “PAT. SEPT. 19,1871 / JULY 2, 72. JAN 19, 75”. Next to that is the Rampant Colt logo in a circle. Matching full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Partial serial number observed on the inside of both grips. Assembly number, 207, on the inside of the loading gate. 2 piece hard rubber checkered grips with the Rampant Colt Logo on the top of each grip. Comes in the original pink picture box. CONDITION: Gun retains most of the original applied blue finish. Most of the finish loss is to the grip straps and the high edges of the cylinder and barrel. There are no cracks or chips on the grips. There are generous amounts of case color on the frame, hammer, and loading gate with some silvering. Checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The box is in fair shape with some restoration work done to it. It has some seam splits, staining, and chipping to the label. A great gun in the original box with a great Western shipping destination. 30,000 - 60,000

in the area and set up a mining outpost, with a man named “W.S. Bodey” among them, who lent his name to the town (although Bodey died in 1860 during a blizzard while he was en route to Monoville). The early Bodie was not profitable and was a fairly small town, but in 1876 Standard Company found a large vein of gold-bearing ore, and the town quickly became a boomtown, with an approximate population of 7000 - 10000 people. By 1880, most of the entrepreneurial and fickle miners left Bodie for other booms in Butte, Tombstone, and Utah, seriously impacting the population of the town. Despite this, Bodie held on for several more years, but was officially called a ghost town in 1915, and in 1920 had a scant population of 120 according to the Federal Census. As a town with such a fickle and boisterous population of largely single untethered male miners, lawlessness was rampant, and Bodie even had its own red light district on the north end of town. To combat this were normal police officers, but Richard O’Malley, who owned the contents of this lot, stood out as not only regularly mentioned in newspapers but as the only police officer in Bodie to engage in a true 1-on-1 gunfight, which he won. The story goes that O’Malley was patrolling on July 15th, 1880, when a local named George Center happened to cross paths with O’Malley. Center, drunk, turned up a street, and O’Malley followed him when Center decided to fire his Colt Lightning revolvers (some accounts recount that Center claimed he was shooting at a cat). O’Malley tried to confiscate the guns when Center declared “No son-of-a-bitch will take my pistols” and drew on O’Malley. O’Malley went for his own gun while Center opened fire, but missed due to his inebriated state. O’Malley, however, hit Center in the leg and the hand, and disarmed him, holding onto both of his guns when Officer Roberts came to support O’Malley. Amusingly, there was some controversy over whether or not O’Malley could even have demanded the guns, as Bodie was not incorporated, and as such, it wasn’t technically illegal to be touching off rounds. O’Malley continued to be involved in various newspaper-worth disturbances, including a multi-man brawl at the Snug Salon and the shooting of Johnny Allen, a Good Samaritan who was attacked while rendering aid to a man he thought was injured. O’Malley’s revolver, a 7 - 1/2” Colt SAA with walnut grips, is in a standard configuration with a bullseye ejector rod head, blackpowder frame, single line address on top of the barrel. Full or partial numbers observed on barrel (under the ejector rod), cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and butt. Very faint 3-line patent address on left sid of frame. The backstrap is engraved “R. O’Malley”, probably done by a Bodie local named Frank Ingoldsby, who is listed as an artist. On the left side of the trigger guard is stamped “T. McElroy Gunsmith Bodie”; Timothy McElry was born in Ireland in 1832 and emigrated to the United States in 1855, opening a gunstore in San Francisco in 1861 before reloading to Bodie circa 1880; a letter from Dick Burdick discussing the discovery of this marking and noting some minor replaced internal parts (trigger and hammer sears). Other accessories include a five-star badge engraved “DEPUTY CONSTABLE” on the front face, and Richard O’Malley on the front, in a font that appears very similar to the backstrap and may also have been cut by Ingoldsby; a leather belt that measures 36” long, with a holster tooled with striated edges and a central floral; and a leather sap with a nonferrous filler, probably lead. All items that would have been useful for a lawman! CONDITION: Metal is essentially a soft gunmetal grey and has been refinished at some point far in the past, with legends heavily softened. Grips have numerous heavy usage marks, including an extensive repair on left grip, and lightly inside “M” or “W” depending on the orientation. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some light abrasion throughout. Badge excellent with some minor age related marks. Leather is excellent with some crazing and alligatoring but pliable and strong. Sap is very good. A very important piece from one the most famous ghost towns. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by an extensive binder of provenance, including a Colt factory letter listing the gun as shipping in 1880 to Hartley & Graham in a shipment of 50 on December 31st; aforementioned letter from Dick Burdick; the original commission appointing O’Malley as a deputy constable; copies of period newspapers mentioning Bodie; part of what appears to be a display featuring this gun covering the shooting between O’Malley and Center; letters from Brownell Merrell; letters from Larry Poag; several photos of this gun with the holster and badge. 12,000 - 26,000

1150 - LOT OF ITEMS RELATED TO BODIE, CALIFORNIA.

All items come from one of the most famous Western ghost towns in the United States. Bodie still exists as a California State Park in an “arrested state of decay.” Lot consists of: (A) Nickeled “B&M” Stage Lines driver badge. Maker stamped to the reverse: “A.S. CARTER & CO. / DENVER - COL.-” (B) Fraternal silk ribbon for the Knights Templar of Bodie that attended the event in San Francisco in 1883. (C) Albumen 1880s cabinet image of a gentleman taken by Boysen & Struckmann / Photographers / Bodie, Cal. (D) An 1883 bound copy of the Statutes and Amendments To The Codes of California, 1883. Stenciled in large black letters on the cover: “JUSTICE OF THE PEACE / MONO CO.”. (E) An August 16, 1880 edition of the Bodie Standard Newspaper. Interesting content and ads for mining and milling equipment, assay offices, livery stables, gunpowder, etc. (F) 1880 register of the residents of the County of Mono, which features the residents of Bodie. (G) Cover banner for election returns for Bodie East, dated November 6th, 1884 (?, difficult to read), from Bancroft’s Election blank, with Wells, Fargo & Co express sticker and signed to Ben H. Miller, the County Clerk for Mono. (H) Modern reproduction of a photo of Bodie, dated 1879, and marked on the back “L. POAG Collection / 5-28-93”. CONDITION: Badge pin has been re-soldered at some point in its life. Paper items show age toning but are solid overall. 1,000 - 1,200

1151 - (A) CUT DOWN S&W 1 - 1/2 AND POCKETWATCH THAT BELONGED TO SHERIFFS HANK AND CHARLES MCCOY, FATHER AND SON, YUBA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

Manufacturer: S&W

Model: No. 2

Serial No. 18003

Caliber/Bore: .32 S&W

Barrel Length: 1 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

Sheriff Hank McCoy was a sheriff in Yuba County from 1877-1886 who owned this S&W Model 1 - 1/2, which has been professionally shortened to 1 - 1/2” for use as a holdout gun. Unfortunately, little information regarding Hank, whose given name was Henry Alonzo, survives, but the revolver was also passed to his son Charles McCoy, who also became sheriff of the same county. An included ad for Charles, when he was campaigning for sheriff, tells more about his work, including the installation of a fingerprint system, opium raids, leading a posse to quell the Hop Riot in Wheatland, bringing tear gas to the Folsom Prison Thanksgiving Day Riot, and numerous murders, thieves, counterfeiters, and safecrackers arrested. According to a small title card, this gun was obtained from Charles’s widow. A letter from Bob Butterfield offers the purchase of some of a number of booking photos, that were recovered with the gun, of Chinese immigrants who were arrested for hydrauling. The revolver is a standard blued .32 S&W revolver with the barrel cut, probably by a blacksmith, with the German silver front sight professionally set back. Typical tip-up configuration with spur trigger, blued frame, case-colored hammer, and birdshead grips. Ivory grip scales with writing on interior of right scale, illegible. Accompanied by a lovely pocketwatch with case in the form of a 6-pointed sherrif’s badge, unmarked as to maker, with stampings in rear “41592” “FINE SILVER” and lightly incised “K” and “HO YG”. Strap is made of finely braided silver chain with 2 sliding devices and top T bar with winder on end. Running. CONDITION: Barrel assembly is essentially dove grey with some age-related browning flecked throughout, traces of blue in protected areas such as rib and underside. Frame retains more, approximately 80%, bluing with losses to straps and top of frame, superficial scratches, and minor browning throughout. Hammer with traces of case colors, largely silver. Grips are good with strong color and a few lines common to old ivory. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and minor frosting. Pocket watch silver is tarnishing with some solder visible from construction with some scuffing to cover. An interesting lot related to the Central Valley. 2,000 - 5,000

1152 - (A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY, SERIAL NUMBER 234, RECOVERED FROM AN INDIAN GRAVE IN THE RINCON MOUNTAINS.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: SAA

Serial No. 234

Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

Manufactured 1873. Very faint Ainsworth inspection visible on frame. Visible 234 serial number visible on frame, trigger guard, cylinder, bottom of grip, and underside of barrel in front of base pin; notably, the numbers on the barrel pin are the small die stamp style, a practice discontinued around serial number 1500. Cylinder has the early unbeveled face and lack of approaches. The toe of the buttstrap and the tip of the ejector tube are unbeveled. Long knurled hammer and ungrooved mainspring. Barrel has the desirable italicized Colt address on top of barrel, and is equipped with the early bullseye ejector head. Several screws have been replaced, later 1-piece walnut grips. Accompanying this gun is a letter from noted Colt authority Dick Burdick covering the features of this revolver and discussing some of the history; a Colt factory letter dated 1964 indicating that there are no records, which has a handwritten story by a Jules Joseph Roberts recounting how a Mr. Ernie Alloy recovered this gun from an Apache burial ground in the Rincon Mountains, 4’ deep, near Fort Lowell, and how it came to be in his possession through a series of collectors. Interestingly, the letter from Dick Burdick notes that this gun was probably issued to the 6th Cavalry, who were among the first to receive their new revolvers and were stationed at Fort Lowell. Apache burial rites include burying the deceased with his favorite possessions, with some going so far as to bury the deceased with his favorite steed. Furthermore, capturing an enemy weapon was one of the requirements for becoming a Crow war chief, and the evidence of the successful completion of such a task would have been no small matter. CONDITION: Relic, as ground dug. Metal is totally devoid of finish with areas of pitting throughout, including 2 somewhat deeper areas on barrel. Grips with handling marks and some chipping to toe. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore with visible rifling and pitting throughout. A fascinating relic with ties to early Indian Wars and Indian religious practice. 4,000 - 7,000

1153

- (A) FINE DELUXE WINCHESTER SECOND MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: 1876

Serial No. 14450

Caliber/Bore: .45-60

Barrel Length: 28”

FFL Status: Antique

Built by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 4th year of production, 1880. Blued full octagon barrel chambered in, and marked at breech in script for, “Cal. .45-60” (first year for this caliber) and marked with “Winchester’s Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct.” address over “King’s-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860” patents. Barrel has Beech combination front sight and 42 series adjustable graduated flip rear sight. Blued full magazine tube. Case hardened second model pistol grip frame with screw-held dust cover rail, “45-60” marked brass elevator, plain trigger, and tang marked “1324”, with “XX” under the wood, and serial numbered “14450” stamped behind lever latch. Rare, deluxe, quarter sawed “XX” light-colored checkered walnut pistol grip stock has “P1324” stamped in top tang channel with ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Case-hardened crescent steel trap buttplate with original 4-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case-hardened nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1987 confirms all options and was shipped to the warehouse in July of 1881 and was part of 9 other arms shipped to order number 26588. CONDITION: 95% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. Magazine tube has several areas turning a plum color from handling and some scratches. 92% vivid case colors with slight wear on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering with no visible repairs or restoration, only light usage dings and bruises and some slight carry wear. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. A really high-condition deluxe ‘76. 50,000 - 100,000

1154 - (A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: 1876

Serial No. 62919

Caliber/Bore: .45-75

Barrel Length: 28”

FFL Status: Antique

Hard to find high-condition 3rd Model 1876 Deluxe manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1889. Blued 28” octagon barrel chambered in .45-75 W.C.F., marked with “Winchester’s Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct.” address over “King’s-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860” patents and caliber marking. Barrel has a hunting front sight and 42 adjustable graduated flip rear sight. Blued full-length magazine tube. Case hardened 3rd Model pistol grip frame with brass elevator marked “45-75” and plain trigger. Tang marked “1246”, with “XX” under the wood and serial number stamped behind lever latch. Tang also is stamped “SS” for an unknown reason. Deluxe XX checkered walnut pistol grip stock has “1246” stamped in top tang channel and an ebony triangle-shaped grip inlay. Case-hardened crescent steel trap buttplate with original 4-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case hardened nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1988 confirms all options and shipment to the warehouse in December of 1891. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. Magazine tube has several areas turning a plum color from handling. 90% fading case colors with slight wear on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering with no visible repairs or restoration, only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling. Crisp mechanics. A super ‘76 that would be hard to improve upon! 20,000 - 45,000

1155 - (C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT OFFICERS MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, FORMER DAVID CARROLL COLLECTION.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Officers Model

Serial No. 252863

Caliber/Bore: .38 Special

Barrel Length: 6”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Originally shipped November 28, 1905, in a 2-gun shipment to E.K. Tryon, Jr. & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was subsequently returned to the factory, engraved, and had all of the upgrades done to it. It has a small 6-pointed star on the right rear trigger bow. On the top flat of the frame is a presentation to “DR. W. C. LYON / U.S. NAVY”. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1907 to 1917 as a surgeon. The majority of the gun is engraved with a scroll and foliate design with a punch dot background. There are several different geometric designs scattered across this gun. The back strap and trigger have been checkered. 2-piece pearl grips with deep dished Colt medallions. Nickel finish with a gold-washed cylinder. Target sights, trigger, and the back of the hammer are nitre blue finish. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-reapplied nickel finish. The gold wash cylinder is thinning a bit. Engraving is sharp and crisp. The right grip has a small repair at the heel. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. A great addition to any collection. 10,000 - 15,000

Rare and desirable Colt Single Action Army Sheriffs model. According to the Colt factory archive letter, this gun was sold to Fairbanks Coml. Company with the address unavailable. It was shipped in a 1 gun shipment to Simons Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 10, 1911. It was configured as a .45 Colt with 4” barrel, silver finish, ivory stocks, and the initials H.K.S. engraved on the bottom of the grip. It also comes with a copy of a page out of the special order book that states “Serial #317899 4in. 45/c S.A. Army Rev. Silver Engr #1 - 1/2 / Engr. on butt H.K.S”; this explains that it is both factory engraved and factory monogrammed. 2 line barrel address on top of the barrel “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, “45 COLT”. 2 line patent dates on the left side of the frame “PAT. SEPT 19 1871 / JULY 2 72 JAN. 19 75” with the Rampant Colt logo just behind them. VP proof on the front left trigger guard webbing. Full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial numbers observed on the back of the cylinder. Single action front sight with a V notch rear sight. 2-piece carved bullshead ivory grips. They have the early deep-dished silver Colt medallions on both grips. Gun is engraved in the Cuno Helfricht style of scroll and foliate engraving with a punch dot background and zigzag boarders. It comes with some paperwork from Evalina J. Nidever, 1887 -1980, stating that she carried this gun for forty years. She also claimed that it belonged to an outlaw named Sontag. A quick internet search found that this outlaw died 19 years before this gun was manufactured. CONDITION: Gun retains some of the silver plating, with the rest of the gun turning a gunmetal gray. Gun has all four clicks on the hammer, locks up tight, and indexes fine. The right grip has a repair at the toe. The grips show some wear and shrinkage. They are a little small for this gun. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. 50,000 - 80,000

1157 - (C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL

1903 HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH FACTORY BOX (1911).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1903 Hammerless

Serial No. 114122

Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimless Smokeless

Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Shipped September 25th, 1911, to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company, Chicago, Illinois, for M.G.O. Coud & Son, with blue finish, factory engraving, and ivory stocks engraved “L.M. Coud, Hull, Iowa”. Standard later configuration of the 1903 without the barrel bushing and V-cut slide serrations. Factory engraved in approximately 60-75% coverage of thin ropey vines on a fine punch dot background, with an accenting panel of well-cut crosshatching on either side of dust cover with fine shading to resemble shells. Trigger guard engraved with florals and punch dots en suite. Front strap with scroll and punch dots accented by running wrigglework and playful dots. Backstrap with a blank ribbon accented by scroll and punch dot work. Slide is decorated on left side with smaller panels of scroll and punch dots with accenting running geometrics about legends, while right has a return to the vine-and-punchdot work. Comparing the engraving to other known examples in “Colt Engraving” by Wilson, the work certainly originated in Cuno Helfricht’s shop and was possibly cut by Cuno himself. Ivory grips, with Colt’s deep-set golden medallions, appear to be the originals, with the engraving heavily worn, and what appears to be the remnants of that engraving on the left scale. Housed in one of Colt’s purple boxes with a correct 1903 end label, penciled on bottom 108021. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with some minor handling marks throughout. Some silvering to muzzle and dust cover consistent with holster wear, probably L.M. Coud. Superficial scratches throughout that do not pierce the blueing. Engraving is well-cut and crisp. Ivory grips are very good with good color, a small repair to right scale, and a few minor grain separations. Bore is very good with some mild frosting towards muzzle. Box with some peeling and age-related distress to corners but complete. A wonderful 1903 with fantastic engraving. 15,000 - 30,000

1158 - (C) EXTREMELY FINE COLT MODEL 1902 SPORTING SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1907).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1902 Sporting

Serial No. 10710

Caliber/Bore: .38 Rimless Smokeless

Barrel Length: 6”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Manufactured 1907 and shipped to Schoverling, Daly and Gales, New York. Letter confirms configuration as a standard 1902 Sporting with the later rounded hammer and rear slide serrations. Colt’s high polish bluing with nitre blued pins and screws and case colored hammer. Right side with calibre rollmark left side with 2-line 2-block patent and address information. Frame has serial number on left side of dust cover, Colt VP and “6” subinspector proofs on left side of trigger guard. Grips are a chocolate-colored Colt hard rubber grip on left and a black hard rubber grip on right. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the factory blue with some surface level scratching throughout and silvering to high edges and reciprocating areas. Case colors on hammer are very good with minor fading. Straps have some brown patina coming up through the blue, mostly on rear strap. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with some softening to edges of lands. 6,000 - 12,000

1159

- (C) FINE

FABRIQUE NATIONALE BABY BROWNING SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH MATCHING LEATHER SOFT CASE (1968).

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale

Model: Baby Browning

Serial No. 460532

Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP

Barrel Length: 2”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Baby Browning manufactured by Fabrique Nationale in 1968. Left side of slide is stamped “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY/ MADE IN BELGIUM”. The serial number is present on the left side of the frame, while the caliber designation is present on the chamber. Belgian proofs are present on the front of the slide and the chamber. Metal components exhibit a blued finish, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece Browning checkered black plastic grips. Pistol is accompanied by an original factory leather soft case, which matches via a handwritten serial number on the exterior tag, and contains its factory manual and warranty and registration card.

CONDITION: Extremely fine, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish, save for some minute superficial marks from handling and storage. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips show a few minor superficial marks from handling and storage, except for the left grip panel, which bears a small crack to the rear of the screw hole. Factory soft case is excellent. 500 - 800

1160 - (M) AXTELL RIFLE CO. MODEL

1877 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Manufacturer: Axtell

Model: 1877

Serial No. 370

Caliber/Bore: .45-70 (.45 21/10)

Barrel Length: 30”

FFL Status: Modern

An extremely fine reproduction of the famous and extremely rare Sharps Model 1877 rifle as made by the Axtell Rifle Company, Sheridan, Montana, circa 1996. Blued 30” octagon barrel in .45 2 - 1/10 (.45-70), and marked on barrel flat “AXTELL RIFLE CO - Model 1877 / Sheridan, Montana- Cal 2 1/10” with windage front sight, no rear sight, and vernier peep tang sight. Case-hardened Model 1877 action with double set triggers. Checkered walnut stock with case-hardened shotgun-style buttplate and removable checkered walnut pistol grip with blued steel cap. Diamond pattern checkered matching schnabel walnut forearm. CONDITION: Overall excellent; gun appears to be possibly unfired with light handling marks. Good bore with good mechanics. 4,000 - 6,000

1161 - (A) SHARON RIFLE BARREL

COMPANY PERCUSSION PLAINS RIFLE.

Manufacturer: Sharon Rifle Barrel Co.

Model: Plains Rifle

Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion

Barrel Length: 35”

FFL Status: Antique

Contemporary copy of a Hawken Rifle built in the mid-1970s by Hall Sharon of the Sharon Rifle Company in Kalispell, Montana. Browned 35” octagon .54 caliber rifled barrel with patent breech and Rocky Mountain sights, marked “SHARON RIFLE BARREL CO. .54 CAL” on top flat. Unmarked percussion lock with double set trigger control. Bird’s eye maple half stock with iron furniture, pewter nose cap, and brass-tipped hardwood ramrod. Accompanied by a contemporary powder horn. CONDITION: Overall excellent with good bore and mechanic. Possibly unfired with just light handling marks. 1,000 - 1,500

1162 - LOT OF 3: WESTERN HOLSTERS.

Lot consists of: (A) Mexican Loop holster with full skirt. Marked just below the throat: “AL FURSTNOW / MILES CITY, MONT.” Features double integral lops and simple geometric stamping. (B) Interestingly designed Mexican Loop revolver holster. Fully carved floral motifs on skirt, loop, and pouch. Marked on the loop: “S.D. MYRES / El Paso.” Fits a 51/2” Colt. C) Circa 1860’s California pattern “Slim Jim” floral carved holster. Stamped to the reverse by the very desirable maker: “MAIN & WINCHESTER / MAKERS / SAN FRANCISCO.” The Main & Winchester Saddlery, one of the best-known among the Western saddleries, lasted from 1849 until 1905. Fits a Colt percussion Navy or Army model. CONDITION. Very good overall. Stitching is tight on all holsters. 2,000 - 3,000

1163 - MILWAUKEE BREWING CRATE FULL OF HOLSTERS.

This lot consist of 25 leather and canvas holsters. Some are as new, most are used. The majority of these holsters are from the 1950s. They come in a vintage wood crate. The crate has “MILLWAKEE / BREWERY / OF S.F. CAL” embossed on both ends. Measurements are 24” long by 161/2” wide and 14” deep. CONDITION: All the holsters are serviceable and in better shape. The crate is in good shape. 800 - 1,200

1164 - LOT OF 3 GLASS “BOGARDUS” TARGET BALLS.

Captain Bogardus was a trapshooter in the late 19th century and patented the first successful ball thrower and several designs for glass target balls used by trap shooters instead of actual birds. This lot consists of 3 such balls (A) An amber ball, molded in 3 pieces, with a jagged spout. (B) Deep azure blue ball with crosshatch embossing and flattened equatorial band. (C) Plain uncolored glass ball, filled with feathers intended to replicate the visuals of shooting a bird. CONDITION: Very good, unbroken. All balls have a jagged mouth and some minor defects from manufacturing. 400 - 800

1165 - SAMUEL WRAGG CALIFORNIAN BOWIE KNIFE.

Blade Length: 8”

Overall Length: 13 - 1/4”

Circa 1850s large Bowie knife made for the western Gold Rush market. Large clip point blade with ricasso stamped: “S.C. WRAGG 25 FURNACE HILL SHEFFIELD.” Left side of blade panel is deeply acid etched with scrollwork and lettering: “CALIFORNIAN KNIFE.” Flared brass backward guard with full tang blade into a checkered ebony handle with 5 silver pins. Left side of handle has a football-shaped silver escutcheon with the script initials “A.A.N.” This exact knife is featured in “California’s Best / Old West Art And Antiques” by Brian and Brad Witherell at the bottom of pg. 108. CONDITION: Blade has not been overly sharpened. Mottled gray finish overall with most mossing near the ricasso. Handle slabs are tight to tang. 10,000 - 15,000

1166 - JONATHAN CROOKES IVORY HANDLE WITH LION POMMEL CALIFORNIA BOWIE KNIFE.

Blade Length: 8”

Overall Length: 13”

Gold Rush era Bowie made by Jonathan Crookes in Sheffield, England. 13 - 1/4” total length with an 8” heavy clip point blade with acid etched banner motif “CALIFORNIA”. Crookes began making knives in Sheffield, England, around 1830 and directed his focus to the export market with the advent of the 1849 Gold Rush and the high demand for knives. Knife features an ivory handle, blade marked “JONATHAN / CROOKES” and pistol-and-heart trademark. German silver guard over silver pinned ivory grips with silver escutcheon on one side. Silver pommel is in raised relief with lion motif. CONDITION: Very good. Blade with a mottled and oxidized patina and a few patches of pitting. Markings remain legible and strong. Handle and grips are excellent. 5,000 - 8,000

Blade Length: 8 - 1/2”

Overall Length: 13 - 1/2”

Fantastic and exceptionally fine 1850s 2-piece stag handled, clip point, Bowie knife. Acid etched panel on the clip point blade reads: “GEO WOLSTENHOLM & SON’S CELEBRATED / CALIFORNIA KNIFE”. Ricasso is marked: “I*X L” and “GEO WOLSTENHHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / SHEFFIELD”. Stag handles under German silver cross guard bear an unused, left side, silver escutcheon held in place by 2 pins. Impressive 13 - 1/2” blade is in original polish and is the finest example of this model that this consignor has seen. Red Moroccan leather sheath appears original to the knife and bears the I*X L gold stamp with silver drag and throat. This exact knife is featured in the book “California’s Best / Old West Art And Antiques” by Brian and Brad Witherell, at the top of pg. 108. CONDITION: Mirror-like blade has only a few insignificant mottling spots with no nicks or pitting. Scabbard is solid with good color. 8,000 - 10,000

1167 - GEORGE WOSTENHOLM & SON IXL CALIFORNIA BOWIE KNIFE.

1168 - LARGE GOLD NUGGET WITH PINK GOLD QUARTZ Beautiful pink quartz gold nugget. Nugget weighs 310 grams. 4,000 - 8,000

1169 - GOLD INGOT OFF FAMOUS “CENTRAL AMERICA” SHIPWRECK. This beautiful bar was salvaged from the famous Central America shipwreck. 469 grams total weight. 20,000 - 40,000

14k yellow gold private label Shreve & Co. gold quartz pocket watch by American Waltham Watch Company. Hunter cased pocket watch, model 1899, circa 1900. Movement marked “A.W.W.Co., Waltham, Massachusetts, Riverside”. Movement #10050360, 16s, 17 jewels. Beautifully decorated case with engine turned back cover, and hand engraving to body and cuvette. Front cover with 7 individual pieces of inlaid gold quartz. Case marked “Keystone” & “14K”. Includes 14k gold pocket watch chain set with 13 individual pieces of inlaid gold quartz, measuring 16” in length and marked “14KT” on swivel clasp. Hunting cover opens quite easily. Outer edge of dial has a small crack between 11 and 12 o’clock positions. Watchcase measures 52mm in diameter. Combined gross weight of watch and chain is 269.9 grams. Running. 3,000 - 6,000

1170 - 14K SHREVE & CO SAN FRANCISCO GOLD QUARTZ H/C POCKET WATCH & CHAIN.

1171 - BAG OF SMALL GOLD NUGGETS. 30 grams total weight. 1,000 - 1,500

1172 - LOT OF 2: GOLD LADIES POCKET WATCHES. 94.6 grams total weight. Larger watch made by Elgin with small diamond and fancy 14k case. Small case made by Waltham and is 14k. 500 - 1,000

1173 - GAMBLING POCKET ROULETTE WATCH. Comes with original box and travel bag. Working condition. 300 - 600

1174 - 1874 CC $20 LIBERTY HEAD NGC AU50. Difficult date. 2,500 - 3,500

1175 - 1855 CENTRAL AMERICAN GOLD COMMEMORATIVE COIN

This $50 Kellogg & Co. Gold Coin was issued to commemorate the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Limited to 5000 production. 1300 grains of gold. 3,000 - 6,000

1176 - 1876 $20 PCGS MS 61. Early slab.

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1177 - 1898S $20 LIBERTY HEAD PCGS MS 62. Early slab.

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1178 - LOT OF 2: 2016 $20 ST. GODDENS GOLD COINS BU+. Both uncirculated. 3,500 - 4,500

1179 - LOT OF 2: 2011 $20 GOLD BUFFALO COINS. Both uncirculated. 3,500 - 4,500

1183 - FRENCH ADVERTISING BUFFALO BILL SHOW “JE VIENS”. Paper advertising for Je Viens. Depicts Colonel W.F. Cody with roaring buffalos in the background. Stamped “Weiners Paris.” CONDITION: Factory fold marks, non-distracting and barely noticeable. Period frame. 400 - 800

1184 - OVERLAND MAIL FRAMED ADVERTISING. Depicts roaring stagecoach stamped “Overland Mail Company USM BNS Proprietors.” Stamped in the bottom left-hand corner “Woodward Tiernan and Hales St. Louis.” Showing this is the only stage line making direct connections with central pacific and OC Railroads at Reading, Roseburg, and to and from Portland, Oregon. CONDITION: Professionally matted. Strong colors and highly detailed. 400 - 1,200

1180 - 1881 CC PCGS MS 66 MORGAN DOLLAR. Early slab. 700 - 1,000

1181 - LOT OF 3: MATCH SAFES. Includes a shoe, a violin and a suitcase. 100 - 200

1182 - LOT OF 3: CIGAR MATCH SAFES. Includes a fraternal match safe with deer head, enameled card case, and a metal book case. 100 - 200

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1185 - MINER’S OCCUPATIONAL SHAVING MUG. J. P. Carmichael in gold script. 100 - 300

1186 - ANTIQUE C. 1898 ROSE GOLD PRESENTATION CANE. Ornately-carved rose gold head. Marked “PRESENTED TO JOSEPH SIMINGTON”, dated 1898. 400 - 800

1187 - LOT OF 4: CANES. Nice group lot of wooden canes, one with a metal duck’s head. 100 - 300

1188 - IVORY HAND WALKING STICK. Carved ivory fist holding wood instrument. Silver band below fist. Wood shaft. 100 - 300

1189 - WELLS FARGO STAMP. Turn-of-the-century brass stamp with wooden handle. Reads “Wells Fargo Express”. 100 - 300

1190 - SUNNY BROOK BACKBAR WHISKEY BOTTLE. Turn of the century. 100 - 200

1191 - CASTLEWOOD WHISKEY BACKBAR BOTTLE. Has “Castlewood Whiskey” embossed on the front. 100 - 200

1192 - MONOGRAM BACKBAR WHISKEY DECANTER. Turn of the century. 100 - 200

1193 - OLD C.H.S RYE BACKBAR WHISKEY DECANTER. Turn of the century. 100 - 200

1194 - BACKBAR WHISKEY DECANTER. Has “Old J. W. Harper” embossed on front. 100 - 200

1195 - OLD JEFFERSON COUNTY BACKBAR WHISKEY BOTTLE. Has “Old Jefferson County” embossed. 100 - 200

1196 - LOT OF 2: STONEWEAR JUGS. Keystone Rye and a Spring Lake sour mash. 100 - 200

1197 - LOT OF CHINA CALIFORNIA TRINKETS. Group lot of California China pieces. Lot includes several miniature California plates and a snuff box with California bear. 100 - 300

1198 - LOT OF 2: STONEWARE JUGS. One out of Lebanon, Kentucky, the other out of St Louis, Missouri. Circa early 1900s. 100 - 300

1199 - LARGE STONEWARE JUG. Old Harvest Corn Whiskey. Statesville, North Carolina. 100 - 300

1200 - (A) COLT 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH

PERIOD ENGRAVING ON BUTT.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1849 Pocket

Serial No. 50968

Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion

Barrel Length: 5”

FFL Status: Antique

Manufactured 1852, right in the midst of the California Gold Rush. Classic configuration with 5” barrel, octagonal barrel, cylinder with a well-defined rollmarked scene, silver plated brass trigger guard and strap, and 1-piece walnut grip. Cylinder safety studs are worn, but present, scene is exceptionally nice for a ‘49. Matching serial numbers on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt; wedge and rammer have partial matching 0968. Of particular interest on this example is the period engraving on the butt that reads “Geo. G. Evans / California 1853”. This date is dead center in the midst of the California Gold Rush and it appears distinctly possible that George Evans was a miner who bought himself a revolver for protecting himself and his claim; the Colt 1849 pocket was the most widely produced percussion pistol with 340,000 produced. CONDITION: Overall very good, with significant bluing retained, approximately 60-70%, with areas of browning coming up through the blue and silvering, primarily to high edges. Frame and loader are essentially gunmetal grey and have only traces remaining. The vast majority of the silver plate remains, well in excess of 85%, with losses to edges and visible brass in the cuts of the engraving. Engraving is professionally done, probably by a jeweler in California. Mechanically fine, somewhat sluggish with congealed oil, with strong engraving and areas of heavy pitting in grooves. A very well conditioned Gold Rush Colt. 2,500 - 5,000

1201 - (A) BLUNT & SYMS DRAGOON SIZE PEPPERBOX PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Manufacturer: Blunt & Syms

Model: Dragoon Pepperbox

Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion

Barrel Length: 6”

FFL Status: Antique

New York circa 1830-1850. 6 barrel cluster with raised ribs, in the desirable Dragoon sized .36 caliber. Ring trigger with underhammer functions in double action only. Relief cut out on right side of frame for capping. Typical floral scroll engraving on frame, with a spray down the backstrap. 2 piece ivory grips with a single screw through a central escutcheon.

CONDITION: Barrel cluster retains the majority of the original bluing, with areas of browning coming up throughout and towards muzzles; some silvering to high edges. Frame has traces of blued finish, most in protected areas, with sharp engraving. Grips with some handling marks and a crack on left scale. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with one chamber still loaded. A better example than typically encountered. 2,400 - 4,800

1202 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH A SCARCE BRIDGEPORT RIG (1883).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: SAA

Serial No. 90511

Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt

Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4”

FFL Status: Antique

The Bridgeport rig was developed by Louis Flatau and patented as a “Pistol and Carbine Holder,” designed to allow a user to quickly rotate and shoot a revolver without drawing it from an enclosed holster. To accomplish this, a screw on the frame of the Single Action Army was replaced with a longer screw with a dome head which was slotted into a 2-pronged piece of spring steel, which was then mounted onto a steel plate and copper riveted onto a belt. The practical effect of this was that the revolver could now turn in a full range of motion and be fired without ever needing to draw it from an enclosed holster or even remove it from the piece of spring steel. The device did not enjoy widespread appeal as the lack of an enclosure meant that the pistol was exposed to the elements, was retained by a fairly fragile single point of contact, and, most damningly, if used on horseback could result in the steed being shot. While the military did not adopt it, it did enjoy some specialized use with gunfighters who appreciated the rapid access. Typical Bridgeport legends on the device, which is mounted to a 42” W.H. Clay made belt with basketweave tooling, floral borders, and 10 loops for .45 caliber ammo. Nickel plated Colt is a standard 4 - 3/4” with a typical SAA front sight, 2 line Colt information on top of barrel, early kidney shaped ejector head, blackpowder frame. Matching numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, and butt. Typical 3-line patent date, “45 CAL” and Colt VP on trigger guard. 1 piece smooth ivory grips. CONDITION: Colt retains approximately 30% of the nickel finish, with balance a mixture of dove grey and smooth chocolate patina. Legends are softened but legible. Grips are solid with some minor handling marks and shrinkage. Cylinder pin screw replaced with a modern iteration. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore with good visible rifling and moderate abrasion and frosting throughout. Belt is very good with some crazing and cracking at edges consistent with old leather, but is pliable and strong. Rig fits appropriately, and retains revolver well. A nice example of a fairly scarce and unusual device. 8,000 - 16,000

FFL Status: Antique

Manufactured in 1883 with 4 - 3/4” barrel chambered in .44-40 WCF with correct blade front sight and “v” notch rear. Marked on the left side of the barrel in a virtually complete acid-etched panel is “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Other features include a color case hardened frame with 1 piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good, with somewhat more than half (approximately 60%) of the original bluing remaining, with the balance showing light edge and holster wear. The frame retains bright remnants of original case colors mixing with a gray patina. Etched panel is easily legible. Grips retain approximately 50% of their original finish with handling marks but are free from major damage. Mechanically tight and crisp, retaining all 4 hammer stops. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 20,000 - 30,000

1204 - (A) VERY RARE AND DESIRABLE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHERIFFS MODELS SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1892).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Frontier Six Shooter Sheriffs Model

Serial No. 145308

Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F.

Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

According to the Ron Graham letter that comes with this fine Colt, there are only about 25 of these 3 - 1/2” barreled .44-40 Colt SAAs, and probably not many in this condition. The Colt Factory Archive letter states that this gun was shipped to Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Company, San Francisco Agency, in San Francisco, California. It was shipped on May 18, 1892, in a shipment of 4 guns. It shipped as a .44/40 with a 3 - 1/2” barrel with blue finish; stocks not listed. 2-line barrel address “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die caliber mark on the left side of barrel. “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. 2-line patent dates on the left side of the frame. “PAT. SEPT. 191871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN.

19, 75” and the Rampant Colt logo on a circle next to them. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Assembly number, 389, observed on the inside of the loading gate. A true Western shipped gun. CONDITION: The barrel has traces of blue in the protected areas; the remainder is a gunmetal gray. Cylinder, trigger guard, and the back strap have generous amounts of blue remaining but show normal wear. Hammer and frame show lots of case color. Hard rubber checkered grips show some light wear. Barrel has frosting in the lands and grooves.

35,000 - 45,000

According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this Colt Single Action Army left the factory as a .45 Colt with 4 - 3/4” barrel, nickel finish, with type of stocks not listed. It was shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 7th, 1889, in a shipment of 10 guns. 2-line barrel address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” 3-line patent dates on the left side of the frame, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / “ JULY, 2,-72 / “JAN. 19,-75”. Caliber marking on the left front trigger bow “.45 CAL”. Nitre blue screws and center pin. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and on the inside of each grip. 2-piece hard rubber grips with the American Eagle and the Rampant Colt logo on each grip. It comes in its original pink picture box. There is a note in the box that states that this gun was carried by Sam J. Higgins, Director of the First National Bank in Bastrop, Texas, while transporting money to and from the Federal Reserve Bank in Austin, Texas. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the original factory nickel finish. Most of the loss to the finish is on the front and rear grip straps. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The Eagle grips are sharp and crisp with no chips or cracks. The box is in wonderful condition with just a bit of edge wear and some light chipping to the top label. The serial number is written on the bottom of the box. A great gun in an extremely hard-to-find original picture box. 40,000 - 75,000

1206 - (A) EXCEPTIONAL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL GRIPS (1894).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Frontier Six Shooter

Serial No. 154350

Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F.

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this Single Action Army revolver left the factory and remains as a .44/40 with 7 - 1/2” barrel and blue finish; type of stocks not listed. It was shipped to Arthur Perkins, address unavailable, on December 26th, 1893, in a shipment of 1 gun. On top of the barrel is a single line address “COLT’S PT. F. A. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die marked on the left side of the barrel is “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. 2-line patent dates on the left side of the frame “PAT. SEPT. 19,1871. / JULY 2, 72, JAN. 19, 75”. There is a Rampant Colt Logo in a circle next to the patent dates. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Assembly number, 289, observed on the inside of the loading gate. Nitre blue trigger, screws, and centering pin. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips with a carved eagle’s head on the right grip.

CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the Colt factory high polish blue finish. The front and rear grip straps have the majority of the finish loss. The case color frame, hammer, and loading gate have generous amounts of the original case color. There are some areas that are starting to silver. Nitre blue is good with some loss to the trigger. The screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips are very nice with a couple of small chips to the toe and heel of the right grip. This is a very high condition black powder gun and would be worthy of any collection. 20,000 - 35,000

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

R.L. Wilson states in his book “The Book of Colt Firearms”, that 150 Police Positives were factory engraved and, of those, only 4 had gold inlay. Not only does this gun have gold inlay, it also has factory carved bull’s head ivory grips. The Colt factory archive letter states that this gun was shipped to Alfredo Gottling in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 13, 1927, in a shipment of 1 gun on order #12657. It was sent out as a .32 Police with a 4” barrel and blue finish, ivory grips with carved steer head motif, and factory engraving and gold inlay. It comes with an original Colt box with 2 over labels on the end of the box. One says “ENGRAVED.” and the other has “CARVED IVORY, GOLD”. The engraving is a floral and scroll motif. It has 8 gold inlays on the frame. Patent dates on top of the barrel. “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / PAT’D AUG. 5, 1884 JULY 4, 1905

OCT. 5, 1926”, while on the left side of the barrel is “POLICE POSITIVE - .32 POLICE CTG”. There is a VP proof on the front left side of the trigger guard and a Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. The grips have nickel Colt medallions at the top of each grip. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied blue finish. There is a small spot on the cylinder from poor storage, and the back strap is starting to thin out. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips are superb. They show some aging and fit the gun very well. Gold inlays have essentially no wear. The box is in very good shape, with some edge wear and fading. A very rare factory engraved and gold inlaid Police Positive. 25,000 - 35,000

Frank Cravens was a Deputy Sheriff of Caddo Parish, Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born September 6th, 1888 in Arkansas. He died on March 9th, 1931, less than 6 months after he received this gun. According to the 2-page Colt Factory archive letter, this revolver shipped as a .38 Special with 6” barrel, blue finish, ivory stocks, and level 1 factory engraving. It was shipped to the Loan Account, Alex Kagen, address unavailable on March 24th, 1927, on order number 12762/1 in a shipment of 1 gun. The records further indicate that it was returned to the factory on July 28th, 1928, and then shipped out on loan account to J.H. Dionne, address unavailable, on September 14th, 1928. Then it went to Murta Appleton and Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then on to Von Lengerke and Antoine in Chicago Illinois, on August 30th, 1930. It was subsequently purchased by Von Legerke and Antoine on February 25, 1931. It was then inscribed on the front grip strap “PRESENTED TO / FRANK CRAVENS / 1930” and was subsequently cased in the leatherbound case. The inside of the case is another presentation to him. It reads “TO OUR ABLE GUIDE AND ESTEEMED HOST / FRANK CRAVENS / DEPUTY SHERIFF OF CADDO PARISH SHREVEPORT, LA. / FIRST CONVENTION OF THE MERCHANT MINUTE MEN OF AMERICA / OCTOBER 21ST TO 23RD, 1930 / FROM / THE FIVE MINUTE MEN OF THE CRAWFORD / BUSINESS MEN’S LEAGUE / OF CHICAGO / JOHN G. ZELEZNY - CHARLES VETTER - WM. G. SHANE / O. G. DAVIS THOMAS CERMAK”. The case has a green interior and comes with a cleaning rod and a box of ammunition. Scroll and foliate engraving. It has a checkered trigger and backstrap. Ivory grips with silver Colt medallions at the top of each grip. it comes with a plethora of research documents. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied blue finish, with some slight high edge wear. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips fit the gun and have no chips or cracks. Leather case shows home wear and staining. 20,000 - 35,000

Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun was sold to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett Co., in Chicago, Illinois. It was shipped to F.G. Seaman & Co., address not available. It was shipped from the Colt factory on November 26th, 1927, in a shipment of 1 gun, listed as a .45 Colt with a 7 - 1/2” barrel, blue finish, ivory stocks, and factory engraving. Single line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die caliber marking on left side of the barrel, “45 COLT”. 2-line patent dates on left side of the frame, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, M72 JAN 19, 75”. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The trigger guard and backstrap are marked on the right side under the grip. Partial serial number observed on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number, 881, observed on the inside of the loading gate. The B coverage of engraving is attributed to master engraver Wilbert Glahn. From 1919, when he arrived in Hartford, Glahn did the bulk of the Colt engraving until 1950, when he turned ill. This gun is engraved in a foliate and scroll with a punch dot background. The engraving is very finely executed. 2-piece ivory grips with silver Colt medallions at the top of each grip. This gun comes in an original Colt box with the end label and 2 over labels. The over labels read “ENGRAVED.” and “IVORY”. The box contains a factory target and shooting suggestions pamphlet. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied blue finish. There is a slight turn line with a hint of storage marks on the barrel. Vibrant case color on the frame and hammer. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips are near mint and show a little age patina. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Box is in great shape showing just a bit of edge wear. A very desirable factory engraved gun that is blue and case color. 40,000 - 60,000

1210 - (C) BEAUTIFUL FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NEW SERVICE TARGET .44-40 W.C.F. DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL STEER HEAD GRIPS (1925).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: New Service

Serial No. 323863

Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F.

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

The New Service was one of Colt’s best-selling swing-out cylinder double-action revolvers, with a run of approximately 365,000 from 1898 to 1944, as per R.L. Wilson in his book “The Book of Colt Firearms Third Edition” on pg. 364. Wilson further states that there were fewer than 75 factory engraved Colt New Service revolvers; so, of those 75, how many of them were target models and chambered in .44-40, as this one is? The Colt Factory Archive letter states this gun left the factory as a .44-40 with a 7 - 1/2” barrel, blue finish, and checkered wood grips. It was factory engraved with C.G. Tuffy inscribed on the right side of the frame. It was shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, Illinois, on December 18th, 1925, Colt factory order number 1080/1, in a shipment of 1 gun. It now has a superb set of carved bullshead mother of pearl grips on it instead of the checkered wood grips. Scroll and foliate engraving. Checkered front and rear grip straps and a checkered trigger. 2 line barrel address “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / PAT’D AUG. 5, 1884 JUNE 5, 1900 JULY 4,1905”. The left side of the barrel has “NEW SERVICE .44-40”. There is a Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. It has target front and rear sights. CONDITION: This gun remains in absolutely stunning factory original condition. It retains virtually all of the original factory-applied blue finish, with just a hint of a turn line. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Aftermarket Mother of Pearl grips fit the gun superbly. A great addition to any collection.

30,000 - 50,000

comes with this gun that is dated November 11th, 1896, and it states that a “4 - 1/2” .38/c Army gt Pistol Rub. Blue” and a “2 1/2” .32/S&W New Pocket” were to be monogrammed of the letters W.C.S. in gold on each pistol. This gun has been sent back to the Colt factory for repair, as there is the factory star mark on the left rear webbing on the trigger guard. That is probably when the 6” barrel was installed, and possibly the ivory grips. The gold inlaid monogram “WCS” are the initials of one of Colt’s past presidents, Colonel William C. Skinner. He was elected President in 1909 and stepped down in 1911. He resumed the president’s position at Colt in 1916 and remained there until 1921. 2 line barrel address on top of the barrel. “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED AUG. 5, 1884 NOV. 6, 88 MAR 5, 95” with a roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel “COLT. D.A. 38”. Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame just above the grip. The screws, trigger, and the back of hammer are nitre blue. 2-piece smooth ivory grips. It comes in an original Colt pink picture box that is numbered to a different gun. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the deep polish blue finish. There is some high-edge wear and a turn ring on the cylinder. Nitre blue is very strong, and the screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The gold inlay is sharp and crisp. There is no flaking to the monogram. The ivory grips show some age and fit the gun very well. It comes with the original 4 - 1/2” barrel. The box is solid with a great label, but does have some edge wear, and a couple of seam splits on the top. A very historical gun. 20,000 - 30,000

1212 - (C) RARE, HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 14” TRAPPER CARBINE.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: 1892

Serial No. 982939

Caliber/Bore: .44-40

Barrel Length: 14”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Built by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1927. Rare 14” blued round Winchester barrel marked at rear left “-MODEL 92-WINCHESTER-44WCF-/ -TRADEMARK-” with right side marked at breech “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN”. Pinned blade front sight and 22G rear adjustable sight. Blued saddle ring action with plain trigger and “WINCHESTER” marked tang. Blued full length magazine tube. Walnut carbine buttstock with blued carbine steel buttplate. Correct shorter length carbine plain walnut forearm. Comes with ATF exemption letter. CONDITION: 95% original barrel blue with light handling marks. Action blue is fading in areas to a blue-brown color, still over 90%. Buttplate is fading to a silvery patina. Wood has 95% original varnish with light handling marks. Good bore and mechanics. A superb condition trapper. 8,000 - 14,000

1213 - (C) STUNNING COLT BISLEY MODEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1903).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter

Serial No. 240303

Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F.

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

High original condition blue and case color Bisley revolver. According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun shipped to William Read and Sons in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 19, 1903, in a shipment of 2 guns. It left the factory as a .44-40 with a 7 - 1/2” barrel and blue finish; grips were not listed. Single line address on top of the barrel “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” On the left side of the barrel it reads “(BISLEY MODEL) / COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. 2-line patent date on the left forward part of the frame. “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871. / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 1975.” Rampant Colt logo in a circle next to the patent dates. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Assembly number, 182, observed on the inside of the loading gate. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the blue finish with a turn line on the cylinder and the backstrap starting to thin. Vibrant case colors on the frame, loading gate, and hammer. Mother of Pearl grips have a few minute chips along the edges. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. A really high condition Bisley. 7,000 - 10,000

1214 - (A) VERY NICE COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 3rd Model

Serial No. 19119

Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire

Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

Third Model Derringer manufactured by Colt circa the 1870s. The top of the barrel is stamped “- COLT -” with “41 CAL” on the left side of the frame. Frame features a lustrous nickel finish, with nitre blued frame screws, grip screw, and trigger. Barrel is blued and features a German silver half-moon front sight. Hammer is case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth walnut birds head grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame (beneath the left grip panel), underside of barrel, and are handwritten in pencil on the interior of the grip panels. CONDITION: Very good overall. Frame retains bountiful amounts of its original factory nickel finish, exhibiting mild superficial marks from storage and handling. Nitre blued components show varying degrees of wear, with most retaining the vast majority of their original finish. Barrel exhibits modest wear overall, with some small areas of mild gray patina showing through. 500 - 1,000

1215 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: 1892

Serial No. 310676

Caliber/Bore: .44 WCF

Barrel Length: 20”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1905. 20” round blued Winchester carbine barrel marked with Winchester address, patents, and proof mark in front of rear sight; breech marked for the desirable .44 W.C.F. chambering. Pinned blade front sight and carbine graduated flip rear sight with full-length blued tubular magazine. Blued saddle ring action with plain trigger, tang marked “MODEL 1892 / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK”. Walnut carbine style butt with matching plain walnut carbine forearm. CONDITION: Metal has faded to a silver patina with blue only in protected areas. Stock has traces of original varnish with light usage marks and dings. Pitted bore with traces of rifling. Excellent mechanics. 1,500 - 2,000

1216 - (A) WINCHESTER 1876 IN RELIC CONDITION.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: 1876

Caliber/Bore: No Visible Caliber

Marking

Barrel Length: 28”

FFL Status: Antique

Octagon barrel with a full-length tube magazine. The gun is missing all of the internal mechanism and both stocks. Would be a great wall hanger in a bar or mancave. CONDITION: Gun is in relic condition. 800 - 1,200

1217 - (A) COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL WITH CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 3rd Model

Serial No. 12425

Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire

Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

Third Model Derringer manufactured by Colt. The top of the barrel is stamped “- COLT -”. Brass frame is fitted with 2-piece checkered ivory grips. Early pattern high spur hammer. Matching numbers are present on the frame, barrel, and are handwritten on the interior of the grips. CONDITION: Frame exhibits a pleasant dark patina, with scattered spots of lighter and darker patina. Barrel exhibits a mottled gray patina, while the bore exhibits pitting throughout. Left grip exhibits a couple of exterior cracks, while the right panel bears a crack that has had some adhesive applied to it at one point. 300 - 500

1218 - (C) HIGHLY DESIRABLE, HIGH CONDITION, GERMAN WORLD WAR II

OCCUPATION SLOTTED FN HI POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER & TANGENT SIGHT.

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale

Model: Hi Power

Serial No. 60193

Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum

Barrel Length: 4 - 5/8”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale while under early occupation by Germany during World War II. The left side of the slide bears FN’s manufacturer information above “BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”, with 2 “(Eagle)/ WaA613” waffenamts and an eagle firing proof. Left side of frame bears an additional “(Eagle)/ WaA613” waffenamt and eagle firing proof. Metal components are blued, while the frame is mounted with checkered walnut grips that retain their waterproofing painted interior. Rear of frame is slotted for a shoulder stock attachment, and slide retains a tangent rear sight. Matching numbers are on the frame and slide, with the barrel numbered “983b”. Pistol is accompanied by a black leather holster that is unmarked save for a “41941” stamp on the rear and contains 1 additional magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting minor edge wear on the frame and slide, some areas of mild thinning and wear on the slide, and some thinning and wear on the grip straps from handling. Exterior of frame exhibits areas that retain a light layer of old grease. Very bright bore, exhibiting a single small spot of pitting, some extremely light surface oxidation within the grooves, and strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing to the checkering, with a couple of minor handling marks, but are otherwise fine. Holster is malleable, exhibiting some scattered marks and a couple of creases from handling and storage. A very nice and attractive example of a desirable slotted FN occupation Hi Power with a tangent rear sight. 2,000 - 4,000

1219 - (C) SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1

GARAND SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Manufacturer: Springfield

Model: M1 Garand

Serial No. 443328

Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield

Barrel Length: 24”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

U.S. M-1 Garand with action made by Springfield Armory in January of 1942. Non-import marked 24” barrel marked “SA”, dated 11-41, with early style captive nut rear sight, SA marked uncut op-rod with SA marked bolt. Milled style trigger group with all SA correct markings. Walnut stock with correct hardware, “P” in circle mark, and light “SA” cartouche. Comes with green woven sling. CONDITION: 90% original arsenal metal finish with some edge wear. Stock has an oil-soaked appearance with light scratches and dings. Good bore with TE of 2 and ME of 2. Good mechanics. Nice World War II gun. 1,500 - 2,000

1220 - LOT OF 3: TOOLED ANTIQUE HEISER COWBOY HOLSTERS.

Lot consists of: (A) Mexican Loop pattern holster for Colt Single Action Army revolver by H.H. Heiser, catalog No. 713, Denver, circa 1915-1925. Features a deeply carved floral pattern, heavy skirting leather, and a Heiser-marked snap closure. Fits a 7 - 1/2” barrel. (B) Fancy design double looped nickel spotted holster. #2710 in Heiser’s 1920s Catalog No. 20. Fits a Colt SAA with a 5 - 1/2” barrel. Constructed of the “finest Oak Tanned California skirting leather” with “Mexican hand carved” body. In circular stamp to reverse “HEISER / MAKER / DENVER COLO.” (C) Mexican Loop pattern holster designed for a Buscadero rig. Marked to the reverse: “H.H. HEISER / MAKER / DENVER COLO,” 1925-1935. Holster has a narrow belt loop with brass snap closures. Body and skirt feature “full Mexican hand carved” floral motifs. Fits a 7 1/2” barrel. CONDITION: Excellent overall with supple leather and tight stitching. 1,500 - 2,000

1221 - LOT OF 2: WINCHESTER VERNIER AND WIND GAUGE SIGHTS, ONE CASED. Lot consists of (A) Cased Winchester Vernier sight set with tang sight and front sight with interchangeable apertures and wind gauge, along with the requisite mounting pieces and spare apertures; tang mount marked “76” on underside. Housed in a leatherette case with gilt “WINCHESTER / MID-RANGE / VERNIER / AND / WIND GAUGE / SIGHTS.”

CONDITION: Very good, does not appear to have ever been mounted. Some patination and flaking of finish, some mild oxidation to left side of wind gauge. (B) Loose Winchester Vernier rear sight with a tang mount marked “76” on underside and a blade front sight. CONDITION: Good with some patination to bluing. Was mounted at some point in the past with visible silvering from screws. An excellent pair of sights with a very scarce case. 1,250 - 2,500

1222 - J.S. COLLINS MONTANA MARKED HOLSTER WITH PERIOD BELT. Triple “Mexican Loop” J.S. Collins, Montana holster with unmarked cartridge belt for a 4 - 3/4” Colt SAA, circa 1885-1895. Holster has the desirable shield mark with “MONTANA” and the J.S.C monogram, “45” on the top loop and a 3/4 skirt. 2” wide cartridge has 25 loops and a nickeled buckle. CONDITION: Shows heavy period wear but not abuse. Strong cartouche and stamps. 1,200 - 1,800

1223 - G. BEARDSHAW GOLD RUSH BOWIE KNIFE.

Blade Length: 10 - 1/4”

Overall Length: 14 - 1/4”

Circa 1840s. Guardless Bowie knife with pressed horn handle. Knife features a 1 - 1/2” wide, full tang 10” clip point blade with a 4 - 1/2” false edge. Blade is marked on the left side with English “VR” and “(Crown) / G. BEARDSHAW / CAST STEEL”. The pressed horn handles are held on with 5 small brass rivets on each side. Shell designs on the pommel and top of grips. Embossed Moroccan leather scabbard has silver tip and throat with original belt clip on the reverse. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has a sharp tip and shows typical light linear scratches, but much of original polish; most wear is scabbard scuffs. Handles are tight to tang with no bug damage or cracks. Scabbard is solid and tight. 3,000 - 6,000

1224 - LOT OF 3: GOLD NUGGETS

Weight 50 grams. 1,500 - 2,500

1225 - POUND OF GOLD GOLD NUGGET IN BOOK COVER CASE.

This is a beautiful 268-gram gold nugget. Great form. Comes in book cover case. 10,000 - 15,000

1226 - LARGE GOLD NUGGET. Beautiful large nugget which appears to be solid gold. 382 grams. 15,000 - 25,000

1227 - GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE. Gold quartz top panel. Image of town etched on one side. Marked “MAJOR W.B.H TO MAJOR D.R.C. JUNE 24, 1869.”. 1,000 - 2,000

1228 - LOT OF 2: GOLD NUGGETS 34 grams total weight. 1,000 - 1,500

1229 - 1888 $20 LIBERTY HEAD GOLD PCGS MS61. Early slab. 1,700 - 2,200

1230 - 1857S $20 LIBERTY GOLD PCGS MS64 GOLD COIN SS CENTRAL AMERICA WITH BOOK.

This is a beautiful example of a $20 gold liberty taken off of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Graded MS-60 by PCGS. 6,000 - 9,000

1231 - LOT OF 2: 2016 $20 ST. GODDENS GOLD COINS BU+. Both uncirculated. 3,500 - 4,500

1232 - LOT OF 3: CARSON CITY MORGAN SILVER DOLLARS IN GSA HOLDERS. All BU. Includes 1880, 1882 and 1883. 1,000 - 1,500

1233

1234 -

1236 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR WELLS FARGO OF AMERICAN INDIAN “ARROWMAKER”.

Depicts Native American with peace pipe dressed in classic Native American garb. Signed in the bottom right-hand corner “Carl Moon.” Marked “Arrowmaker.” CONDITION: Period frame with original Wells Fargo and Company stamped matting. Touch-ups to the outside edges of the frames, only enhances the overall look. Great iconic piece. 500 - 1,500

- LOT OF 3: GSA CC MORGAN DOLLARS 1882 AND TWO 1883. All 3 are M62+. 500 - 800

LOT OF 3: ADVERTISING MATCH SAFES. Includes a silver hunting scene, an Indian head, and a celluloid buffalo beer match safe. 100 - 300

1235 - LOT OF 2: SILVER MATCH SAFES. Both marked sterling. One with gun on side and the other from a machinery company in California. 100 - 300

1238

1237

- LOT OF 2: EL MINERO AND WELCOME NUGGET ADVERTISEMENTS. Early mining advertising posters. 400 - 1,000

- IVORY HANDLED WALKING STICK. Large ivory ball-headed walking stick. 100 - 300

1239 - IVORY HANDLED WALKING STICK. Heavy ivory-handled cane with initials on rear end. Silver-banded top. 100 - 300

1243 - (A) COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER WITH NUMEROUS ACCESSORIES, ENGRAVED TO ADAMS & CO.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1849 Pocket

Serial No. 29707

Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion

Barrel Length: 4”

FFL Status: Antique

Manufactured 1852. Standard configuration with 4” octagonal barrel with rammer, top flat with 2 line New York address, and screw-in cone front sight. Frame with a visible but almost totally obliterated patent legend on left side. Silver-plated brass trigger guard and straps. Matching full or partial numbers observed on barrel assembly, rammer, cylinder arbor, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt. Single piece walnut grips with faint pencil on inside, appears to be 707. Of particular interest is the period engraving on the back strap that reads “Adams & Co No 47”. The Adams Express Company was a period competitor to Wells Fargo, and this revolver is accompanied by a plethora of Adams Express paraphernalia including: a pair of wax seals stamps, one that reads “ADAMS EXPRESS CO / 1095 / DAHLGREEN / ILL’S”, the other “ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY / SAN FRANCISCO / 9782 / CAL”, both with modern wax seals; a button with an Adams Express Company and Whitehead and Hoag catch on rear; a badge that reads “SPECIAL OFFICER / ADAMS EXPRESS CO. / PHILAD’A”, hallmarked on rear with “WM. DAVEY&SON / PHILA” and number 35; a gold poke with ink stamped “ADAMS & CO.. / NEW YORK / $1000 For (illegible) Bills of Exchange”; a postcard depicting the snake offering Eve a snake in the Garden with “They say Eve was made for Adam’s Express Company”; a trade card for Coleman’s California line for San Francisco with “Neptune’s Favorite” graphics; a pair of Adams and Co receipts; an Adams and Company broadside. CONDITION: Revolver is devoid of finish throughout, with a mixture of dove grey and chocolate patina throughout, darker on frame and rammer. Cylinder scene is very good with a turn line and some patination. Grip has handling marks throughout and traces of what might be the original varnish. Silver plate is largely gone, retaining approximately 20%, mostly in protected areas and to top of backstrap. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and mild frosting towards muzzle. Paraphanelia is very good throughout with handling marks and softening from age and use throughout. Poke is still pliable and ink stamp is legible, minus aforementioned area in third line. Paper is legible with some foxing and ink bleed. A great selection of Adams Express items! 2,000 - 4,000

1240 - SILVER TIP WALKING STICK. Sterling silver tip along with sterling silver band on shaft. 100 - 300

1241 - CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS ADVERTISEMENT.

Nice early framed paper ad for California Paper Works out of San Francisco, California. Heavy gold frame. Late 1800s. 1,000 - 3,000

1242 - ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY WOOD SIGN. Late 1800s. 400 - 800

1244 - (A) LOT OF 3: 2 AVENGING ANGEL STYLE COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS, AND A COLT 1849 POCKET GRIP FRAME.

Manufacturer: (ALL) Colt

Model: (A) Dragoon (B) 1851 Navy (C) 1849 Pocket

Serial No. (A) NSN (B) 144347 (C) 181711

Caliber/Bore: (A) .44 Percussion (B) .36 Percussion (C) N/A

Barrel Length: (ALL) 0”

FFL Status: Antique

Lot consists of: (A) Second model Colt Dragoon frame and cylinder. The arbor has been broken off, and a pin holds the cylinder on the frame. Brass square back trigger guard. No backstrap or grip. CONDITION: Gun has no finish and shows pitting and wear. (B) 1851 Navy without the front half of the gun. Brass trigger guard and back strap. Wood grips. The action works but does not lock up. CONDITION: There is no finish on this gun. The gun shows heavy use. (C) 1849 Colt trigger guard, backstrap, and grips. CONDITION: Extra varnish has been added to the grips. The trigger guard and back strap have no finish. 500 - 1,000

1245 - (A) HIGH CONDITION SMITH’S PATENT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Manufacturer: Otis Smith

Model: Revolver

Serial No. 1818

Caliber/Bore: .38 Rimfire

Barrel Length: 3”

FFL Status: Antique

Single action revolver manufactured by Otis Smith in Middleton or Rock Falls, Connecticut. The top strap is stamped “SMITH’S PATENT/ APR. 15. 1873 No38”. Major metal components exhibit a lustrous nickel finish, while the hammer is case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird’s head grips. Grips match the frame via the full serial number “1818”, which is handwritten on the interior of the panels. Revolver features a unique cylinder retention system, in which the cylinder and “cylinder pin” are both under spring tension and can be easily released by pulling on the head of the cylinder pin housing. CONDITION: Frame and barrel retain generous amounts of their original factory nickel finish, exhibiting superficial marks from handling and storage, a few minor areas of wear, as well as some small spots of flaking. Hammer retains traces of its original case color hardened finish. Bore is bright, exhibiting some concentrated areas of dark pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good, exhibiting some mild wear to the varnish and some minor handling marks but are otherwise fine. 600 - 1,200

1246 - (A) VERY NICE FOREHAND & WADSWORTH “SWAMP ANGEL” SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Manufacturer: Forehand & Wadsworth

Model: Swamp Angel

Serial No. 3003

Caliber/Bore: .38 Rimfire

Barrel Length: 2”

FFL Status: Antique

Swamp Angel single action revolver manufactured by Forehand & Wadsworth of Worchester, Massachusetts. The left side of the faceted barrel is stamped “FOREHAND & WADSWORTH/ WORCESTER, MASS.”, while the top strap is simply marked “SWAMP ANGEL”. Metal components are nickel plated, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird’s head grips. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, cylinder, cylinder pin, and barrel. CONDITION: Metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory nickel finish, exhibiting some areas of mild bubbling and flaking that are most present on the hammer and mild superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting a small spot of oxidation and strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some mild losses to their varnish and a couple of marks from handling but are otherwise fine. 300 - 600

1247 - (A) SILVER PLATED SMITH AND WESSON NUMBER 2 ARMY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson

Model: No. 2

Serial No. 44554

Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimfire

Barrel Length: 6”

FFL Status: Antique

Silver plated and in standard configuration with a 6” ribbed barrel with “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS” legend on top. 2 piece walnut grips. Matching “56” assembly numbers on frame under grips, cylinder face, and face of the barrel assembly. CONDITION: Very good as resilvered, with softening to edges and legends. Tarnishing is present throughout, easily cleaned should the new owner choose, with some minor losses. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and some mild pitting throughout. 150 - 300

1248 - (A) DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOL RETAILED BY N. CURRY & BRO SAN FRANCISCO.

Manufacturer: Deringer

Model: Peanut

Caliber/Bore: .45 Percussion

Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

Measures 6” overall. Teardrop barrel with flat top rib marked “N. CURRY & BRo / SAN FRANCo CALA / AGENTS”, “DERINGER / PHILADELA” over breech, with offset “P” with wings on breech. Notch and post sights, with German silver front sight. Normal German silver furniture, including wrist shield, key escutcheon, and trigger guard with pineapple finial, lightly engraved with scroll throughout. Teardrop German silver inlay at tip of checkered birdshead grip. Back action percussion lock with fishform hammer, engraved en suite. CONDITION: Very good, barrel with virtually all of its browning and some silvering to sharp edges and muzzle. Legends are crisp. Stock is very good with some minor bumps and pressure marks from handling and age, with a few heads in the checkering abraded. Mechanically functional, bore is very good with strong rifling. A better example than normally encountered. 1,300 - 2,600

1249 - (A) SCARCE C.H. BALLARD & CO. DERRINGER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL WITH IVORY GRIPS.

Manufacturer: C.H. Ballard & Co.

Model: Derringer

Serial No. 3673

Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire

Barrel Length: 3”

FFL Status: Antique

1 of only a few thousand single-shot derringers manufactured by C.H. Ballard & Co. of Worchester, Massachusetts, circa 1870. The faceted barrel breech is stamped “BALLARD’S” over the top, with C.H. Ballard & Co.’s manufacturer and patent information stamped across the left flat. Left side of frame is stamped “41 CAL”. The frame is brass, while the barrel, trigger, and hammer are made of iron. Hammer is case color hardened, but the barrel was blued at one point. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth ivory birds head grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: Barrel retains traces of its original factory blue finish, with the balance exhibiting gray patina with spots of age-related discoloration. Brass frame exhibits a pleasing mottled brown patina. Hammer retains generous amounts of its original case color hardened finish. Brilliant mirror bore exhibits a couple of small spots of very light surface level pitting and retains strong, well-defined rifling throughout. Ivory grips are excellent, exhibiting a mellow-aged patina overall. 1,500 - 2,500

1250 - (A) EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE COLT FIRST MODEL SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER PISTOL.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: No. 1

Serial No. 4310

Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire

Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Antique

First Model Derringer manufactured by Colt between 1870-1890. The barrel retains a bright nickel finish and is stamped with Colt’s 2-line address, followed by the model designation, which is flanked by Maltese crosses. Barrel screw is nitre blued, while the hammer and trigger are case color hardened. The iron frame is lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on either side and on the top to the rear of the hammer, with a small burst design present ahead of the hammer. Grip exhibits 2 small checkered panels on the sides, with a single large panel at the rear. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: Barrel is extremely fine, retaining bountiful amounts of its original nickel finish, showing mild superficial marks from storage and handling and a few scattered small spots of minor clouding. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined lands and grooves throughout. Frame retains traces of its original silver-plated finish, with the iron frame exhibiting age-related discoloration. 800 - 1,200

1251 - (A) COLT THIRD MODEL SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 3rd Model

Serial No. 32826

Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire

Barrel Length: 1 - 3/8”

FFL Status: Antique

Third Model Derringer manufactured by Colt between 1875-1912. The barrel has been shortened to 1 - 3/8” in length, with the front sight now obstructing part of the “- COLT -” stamp. Left side frame is stamped “41 CAL”. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird’s head grips. The second digit of the serial number on the frame is mostly illegible but appears to read “32826”. Barrel matches via the last 3 digits of the serial number. Grips match via a nearly illegible handwritten serial number in pencil. CONDITION: Barrel exhibits a gray patina, with some light surface level pitting overall. Frame exhibits a pleasing mottled patina. Very bright bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some mild marks from handling and storage but are otherwise fine. 800 - 1,200

1252 - (C) SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT BANKERS SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH STEER HEAD IVORY GRIPS AND FACTORY LETTER.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Bankers Special Serial No. 370638

Caliber/Bore: .22 LR

Barrel Length: 2”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Bankers Special revolver chambered in .22 LR manufactured by Colt in 1935. The left side of the barrel is stamped “22” followed closely by “BANKERS/ SPECIAL”, with the right side bearing Colt’s 2-line address. Left side of frame exhibits the Rampant Colt logo. This example is Type A factory engraved, exhibiting arabesque foliate patterns and scroll work. Metal components exhibit a restored blue finish, while the frame is mounted with wonderful Colt silver medallion 2-piece ivory grips featuring a relief carved steer head on the right panel. This example is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating the aforementioned grips and engraving, and this example as the sole revolver shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Chicago, Illinois, for A. Horton, c/o: Pradera Farm, Valparaiso, Indiana, on May 9th of 1939. R.L. Wilson indicates in “The Book of Colt Firearms” that fewer than 50 Bankers Special revolvers were engraved or inscribed during production, with few examples still surviving today. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored, with metal components retaining virtually all of their blue finish, with some few spots of minute wear, and the sideplate and cylinder having lightly turned a plum color. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall, with the left grip exhibiting a repaired section at the pinhole and both grips showing a couple of small cracks at the top of the medallions. An extremely scarce example of 1 of only approximately 50 or fewer factory-engraved Colt Bankers Special revolvers. 6,000 - 10,000

1253 - (C) HIGH CONDITION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN BOX.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: SAA

Serial No. 287062

Caliber/Bore: .38-40

Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Manufactured in 1906 with a 4 - 3/4” round barrel chambered in .38 WCF (.38-40 WCF) with correct blade front sight, 2-line barrel address, and “v” notch rear sight. Other features include blued finish with a color case hardened frame and 2 piece checkered gutta percha grips featuring a Rampant Colt inside of an oval on either side. Accompanying this lot is a factory picture box with an end label for a Colt Frontier Six Shooter single-action revolver with blued finish and hard rubber grips. Complete with a factory letter confirming the configuration and listing shipment to Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden Co. of San Francisco, California, on December 14, 1906, in a shipment of 2 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Excellent+, with more than 95% original bluing remaining and balance showing only minor handling marks and high-edge wear. Frame retains bright original case colors. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Mechanically crisp. Bore is very good with light frosting and crisp rifling. Box is good, with areas of water damage and fading to top label, handling wear at corners, and a chunk of the end label worn away. 5,000 - 10,000

1254 - (C) EXCEPTIONAL COLT PYTHON .357 MAGNUM DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX (1960).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Python

Serial No. 11865

Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum

Barrel Length: 4”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Extremely high condition Python revolver manufactured in 1960 by Colt. The left side of the barrel is stamped “PYTHON .357/ * .357 MAGNUM CTG. *”, with Colt’s single-line address across the right. Left side of frame bears the Rampant Colt logo and “VP” proof. Metal components exhibit a lustrous high polish blue finish, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt gold medallion checkered wood grips. The 4” barrel features a vent rib and is mounted with a blade front sight, while the frame is mounted with an adjustable square notch rear sight. Top of barrel and frame exhibit a matte blue finish. This example is accompanied by an original Colt woodgrain factory box containing a matching factory paper test target, a Colt “Handling the Handgun” pamphlet, and a warranty card that bears the handwritten serial number of the gun, and the date “11/8/60” in blue pen. Bottom of box has a non-matching handwritten serial number, while the top has a matching handwritten serial number. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with metal components retaining nearly all of their original factory blue finish; cylinder exhibiting a very light dragline and a small spot of surface oxidation Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are excellent, retaining sharp checkering and exhibiting some very mild smoothing and a few minute nicks to the diamonds from storage and handling. Box is very good, exhibiting some wear at the edges and a tear at one corner. An exceptional and highly attractive 1960 production Colt Python. 2,000 - 4,000

1255 - (C) WINCHESTER M1

SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE WITH MAGAZINE POUCH AND 5 ADDITIONAL MAGAZINES.

Manufacturer: Winchester

Model: M1 Carbine

Serial No. 1101520

Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine

Barrel Length: 18”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

U.S. M-1 Carbine made by Winchester between October 1942 and December 1943. 18” “W” marked undated barrel with “WP” in oval proof stamp, standard military front sight, and early flip rear sight; no import markings. “W” marked stamped trigger group with push button safety; mismatched parts. Correct blued flat “W” marked bolt with “W” marked slide. Type II spring tube. Walnut high wood “W” marked stock, uncut for M-2 with excellent Winchester proofs and inspector’s marks. “Z” marked (?) walnut 2 rivet topwood. Comes with G.I. woven sling, oiler, “UI” marked 15-round magazine and later style 4 magazine canvas pouch with 4 30-round magazines. CONDITION: 80% original arsenal finish with carry wear. Wood has usage marks and dings with original surface. Good bore with ME of 2 and good crisp mechanics. 1,500 - 2,500

1256

- (C) ALL MATCHING IMPERIAL GERMAN WORLD WAR I DWM P.08 LUGER

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CONVERTED REICHSREVOLVER HOLSTER.

Manufacturer: DWM

Model: P.08

Serial No. 4108e

Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum

Barrel Length: 4”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Standard configuration P.08 Luger manufactured by DWM in 1915 for the Imperial German military. The receiver bears the year of manufacture “1915” over the chamber, while the right side bears DWM arsenal proofs followed by an Imperial German reichsadler, which is also present on the barrel and breechblock. Toggle bears the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Major metal components are rust blued, while smaller components are strawed or nitre blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered walnut grips. All numbers match, including the grips and magazine. This example is accompanied by a rare converted Reichsrevolver holster, that bears an illegible ink-stamped unit mark on the interior of the closure flap. Body of holster is stamped “JULIUS ARNADE/ MOYS”. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their original rust blue finish, exhibiting areas of cleaned pitting on the receiver that show through to gray patina, with some small scattered losses present on the grip straps that show through to gray patina. Barrel exhibits heavy pitting on the right side and bottom towards the muzzle, typically caused by a hole at the toe of the holster. Strawed components exhibit varying degrees of wear, with most retaining the majority of their finish, save for the takedown lever, which exhibits wear through to gray patina and age-related discoloration. Very bright bore, exhibiting some pitting towards the muzzle, some very light surface oxidation in the grooves, and strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some smoothing and a few nicks and minor impressions to the diamonds, but are otherwise fine. Holster is mostly malleable, exhibiting the aforementioned hole at the toe, several holes to the magazine pouch, losses to the loading tool pouch, a tear to the left belt loop, and is missing its flap closure buckle. A nice all matching example of a 1915 production DWM P.08 Luger that has undoubtedly been with its Reichsrevolver holster for some time. 1,200 - 2,500

1257 - LOT OF FIREARMS EPHEMERA AND WINCHESTER FELT.

Lot consists of firearms-related items including a Winchester dealer advertising counter felt, a silk Cheyenne Round Up souvenir scarf, a Dead Shot powder can, a binder of firearms-related manuals, and a small purple glass drug bottle. CONDITION: Very good overall. Counter felt shows strong colors with no moth damage. 400 - 600

1258 - LOT OF 4 COLT GUTTA PERCHA GRIPS FOR SAA.

LOT CONSIST OF: (A) 1st generation Colt Single Action Army Eagle grips. Hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt logo and the American Eagle motif on each grip. CONDITION: Grips show some wear. No chips or cracks. (B) 3rd generation Colt Single Action Army Eagle grips. Hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt logo and the American Eagle motif on each grip. CONDITION: Grips show some wear. No chips or cracks. (C) 3rd generation Colt Single Action Army Eagle grips. Hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt logo and the American Eagle motif on each grip. CONDITION: Grips show some wear. No chips or cracks. (D) Reproduction 2nd generation Colt Single Action Army grips. Hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt logo on each grip. CONDITION: Grips show some wear. No chips or cracks. 800 - 1,200

1259 - LOT OF 5 COLT AND SMITH & WESSON GRIPS.

Lot consists of: (A) Original Colt Bisley hard rubber grips with the rampant Colt at the top of each grip. CONDITION: Grips show very little wear. There are no chips or cracks. (B) 1-piece Colt Single Action Army wood grips. CONDITION: Grips show wear and have a few dings and contusions. (C) Colt rubber grips with silver Colt medallions. CONDITION: Like new. (D) Smith & Wesson reproduction wooden Model 3 grips. CONDITION: Like new. (E) Smith & Wesson wood revolver grips. CONDITION: Fair. 400 - 800

1260 - LOT OF 2: COLT BOXES.

Lot consists of: (A) Pink picture box for a Colt New Army D.A Model of 1894. End label is for a 4 - 1/2” Colt’s New Army D.A. Revolver, rubber, blue, .38. CONDITION: Top label shows some chipping and staining. There is some edge wear. (B) Purple Colt Box for Detective Special. White end label has Detective Special. The blue end label 2 Colt’s Police Positive Special revolver, wood, blue, .38. CONDITION: Box shows some edge wear. Labels have some chipping. 300 - 600

1261 - J.P. LOWER OF DENVER BELT AND BUCKLE.

Circa 1880’s rifle cartridge belt with square nickel over cast brass buckle with raised relief letters on a stippled background that reads:

JOHN P. LOWER / SPORTSMENS DEPOT / DENVER, COL. Lower was a famous western outfitter for cowboys and frontier sportsmen. They were located on 381 Blake St., in Denver. Loops are for large rifle cartridges like a .45-90 or similar length buffalo type hunting calibers. Similar example is pictured in “The Bowie Knife,” pg. 376, Norm Flayderman, 2004. CONDITION: Very good. Belt is still supple with tight stitching. 600 - 800

1262 - CANVAS SHOTSHELL BELT.

Canvas shotshell belt approximately 3” wide, with 50 loops for 12 gauge. Currently filled with 23 shells, mixed headstamps including Western, Winchester, and Federal. CONDITION: Overall good. Some repairs to canvas. Iron furniture corroded. Leather heavily stiffened, with craquelure, and edge damaged and an earlier repair. Ready for your next Cowboy match! 100 - 300

SEE

WEBSITE FOR

1263 - SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE WITH MEXICAN EAGLE POMMEL.

Blade Length: 8 - 1/2”

Overall Length: 14”

227 grams. Very large gold quartz fob. 1 1/2” X 1 1/4”. Made by Seth Thomas. Small ruby in 14K case. Working condition. 5,000 - 10,000

Lot consists of:(A) Nickel-plated iron knuckles labeled “BOXER” and a small hardwood billy club. (B) Victorian era painted antique cast iron police figure. Most likely, the desk ornament for Sheriff Thomas Cunningham, who owned numerous items in the lot. (C) 2 1877 dated election promotional notes that were made to resemble monetary bills for the campaign of Thomas Cunningham for Sheriff of San Joaquin County. (D) Small leatherette binder of mug shots that belonged to Sheriff Cunningham and labeled as such. (E) 1880 handwritten letter from Sheriff Cunningham on department letterhead to the Chief of San Francisco describing the theft of a silver bridle and harness and the particulars of the theft. (E) 7 pieces of ephemera, including bills to the sheriff’s office, a large pictorial wanted poster for murder, and smaller wanted flyers. CONDITION: Typical age foxing and toning to paper items. 800 - 1,000

1264 - GOLD QUARTZ WATCH CHAIN, LONG AND HEAVY WITH MATCHING GOLD QUARTZ POCKET WATCH.

1265 - LOT OF POLICE ITEMS FROM SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF THOMAS CUNNINGHAM.

1266 - SMALL LOT OF GOLD ITEMS. Includes a gold pen, chain, and pin. 16 grams total. 400 - 800

1267 - LOT OF 2: GOLD QUARTZ STICK PINS. 11.1 grams total weight. 400 - 800

Binder of Victorian era law enforcement paper items and photos. Large sheet of silver gelatin photos that show 12 convicts that had escaped from Folsom Prison, a maximum security facility in Northern California. One of the escapees was a wily character named Richard M. “Red Shirt” Gordon. All were later recaptured or killed by law enforcement, with Gordon found in September of 1903 in Jacksonville, Texas. Other photos show the early days of Folsom prison; the chow hall, guard towers, and Colt Gatling guns that could rain down bullets on rioting convicts. CONDITION: Very good. 400 - 700

1268 - BINDER OF POLICE AND JAIL EPHEMERA.

1269 - LOT OF 2: GOLD QUARTZ PENDANTS. 34.3 grams. Each medallion is 1 - 1/4”. 300 - 600

1270 - LOT OF 2: GOLD QUARTZ PENDANTS. Nice gold quartz panels. 300 - 600

1271 - GOLD QUARTZ FRATERNAL KNIFE PIN. Nice gold quartz fraternal pin. 8.9 grams. 200 - 400

SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

1275 -

of 10 various

and

bags. Various styles and designs. Included is a belt-style one for small nuggets and gold dust, one with period floral embroidery, and one with Indian beadwork. Circa 1850s - 1920s. CONDITION: Some light staining to some bags, but all are solid and displayable with good stitching. 1,000 - 1,500

1272 - EARLY MINER’S PICKAXE. Cast iron head, wooden shaft. 200 - 500

1273 - WOODEN CASED TRAVELING SCALE. Late 1800s. 100 - 300

1274 - EARLY MODEL COAL MINER’S CART. Made of wood. 50 - 150

LOT OF 10 ANTIQUE GOLD POKES. Lot

gold pokes

money

1276 - 1901 $10 LIBERTY HEAD MS62. Early slab. 800 - 1,200

1277 - 1873 OPEN 3 $20 LIBERTY HEAD NGC MS61. Early slab. 2,000 - 2,500

1278 - 1912 $10 GOLD INDIAN. Excellent condition. 600 - 900

1279 - 1894 $10 GOLD LIBERTY HEAD NGC MS62. Early slab. 800 - 1,200

1280 - LOT OF 2: 2016 $20 ST. GODDENS GOLD COINS BU+. Both uncirculated. 3,500 - 4,500

1281 - LOT OF 4: $5 GOLD LIBERTY HEAD 1901S, 1879S, 1901S, AND 1903S. All 4 in very fine condition. 1,200 - 1,600

1282 - LOT OF 2: 2016 $20 ST. GODDENS GOLD COINS BU+. Both uncirculated. 3,500 - 4,500

1283 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK. Nice image of Victorian lady. Original cap. 200 - 500

1284 - 1891 CC TOP-100 VAM-3 SPITTING EAGLE NGC MS62. Early slab. 400 - 600

1285 - LOT OF 2: 1884 CC PCGS MS 63 MORGAN DOLLARS. Early slabs. 300 - 500

1286 - LOT OF 3: SILVER MATCH SAFES. Included a dog, a horse head, and an ornate match safe. 100 - 200

1287 - LOT OF 5: MATCH SAFES. Includes 3 silver, 1 celluloid, and 1 metal. 100 - 300

1288 - CARVED PAINTED WOOD CIGAR STORE INDIAN. Circa 1920s. Restored. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. 5,000 - 15,000

1289 - AN ATTRACTIVE RAMPANT COLT BRONZE AFTER THOMAS PALMERTON. While unsigned, nearly identical examples are known and signed by Thomas Palmerton. This bronze depicts the iconic Rampant Colt that serves as the Colt company logo with a broken lance, which has been attributed as having been inspired variously by the Colt family emblem, a particularly intelligent horse during the Crusades that saved the life of a crusader, or Alexander the Great’s horse Bucephalas. The Colt is standing on a depiction of Colt’s famous onion dome, with the whole bronze mounted on a wooden base. CONDITION: Very good, with a pleasing patination throughout and some minor verdigris to the lance in the horse’s mouth. Some minor marks from handling and casting that do not detract; the half of the lance in the colt’s legs is somewhat bent.

2,000 - 4,000

1290 - SILVER HANDLE WALKING STICK. Floral design etched silver handle. 100 - 300

1291 - DOG WITH SILVER EARS WALKING STICK. Nicely carved wooden dog’s head walking stick with sterling silver ears. 100 - 300

1292 - SILVER HANDLED WALKING STICK. Ornately floral-detailed silver handled cane. Hallmarked “AF & Son.” 100 - 300

1293 - LOT OF 3: EARLY MINER’S CANDLESTICKS. Cast iron. 100 - 300

1294 - POCKET KNIFE FIGURAL MATCH SAFE. Made of brass. Has two working knives. 100 - 300

1295 - LOT OF 4: MINERS CANDLESTICKS. Late 1800s. 100 - 300

1296 - LOT OF 5: CELLULOID ADVERTISING MIRRORS. A nice grouping of mirrors. 100 - 200

1297 - FIGURAL INDIAN CHIEF WATTA POP LOLLIPOP HOLDER. Made of ceramic. 100 - 300

1298 - LOT OF 5: GLASS MINI SPITOONS. Lot of 5 glass mini spitoons. 100 - 300

1299 - EARLY MINING PAN. Made of copper. 100 - 300

1300 - EARLY MINERS PAN. Early miners pan. 100 - 200

1301 - FRAMED TRIPTYCH PRINT “COWBOY ROMANCE”. Labeled “Cowboy Romance.” Shows cowboy and cowgirl on left and right-hand side. CONDITION: Original embossed frame to print. Strong colors and good graphics. 400 - 1,200

1302 - CURRIER & IVES CALIFORNIA GOLD DIGGERS FRAMED LITHOGRAPH. Showing California Gold Diggers along Sacramento River. Signed in bottom left-hand corner “Kellogg and Comstock 150 Fulton Street New York and 135 Main Street St. Hartford, Connecticut.” CONDITION: Contemporary framed and matted. Shows area professional restoration in sky and bottom right-hand corner, non-distracting. Bold colors and strong graphics. 200 - 400

1303 - LOT OF 2: HOOT GIBSON RODEO AND CALIFORNIA GOLD DIGGERS PRINT.

Lot consists of (A) Marked “1856 California Gold Diggers: A Scene From Actual Life in the Mines.” CONDITION: Professionally framed and matted. Slight, barely noticeable crease down the center of the ad. Strong and bright colors. Highly detailed graphics. Areas of restoration in the bottom right-hand corner. (B) Ad for Buy Warbonds Recsroschie showing rodeo roper and horse. CONDITION: Professionally framed. 200 - 500

1304 - EARLY SILVER MELTING MOLD. Late 1800s. 100 - 300

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1305 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Nice photo image of Victorian lady. Original silver cap. 200 - 500

1306 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

A nice image of Victorian lady. 200 - 500

1307 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

A nice image of Victorian lady. 200 - 500

1308 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Nice photo image of Victorian lady. Original silver cap. 200 - 500

1311

- (C) GERMAN WORLD WAR II

WAFFENWERKE BRUNN “DOT” CODE

“1944” DATE K98K BOLT ACTION

RIFLE.

Manufacturer: Waffenwerke

Brunn

Model: K98k

Serial No. 921aa

Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser

Barrel Length: 24”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Standard configuration K98k bolt action rifle manufactured at the Waffenwerke Brunn arsenal in German-occupied Czechoslovakia during early 1944. The receiver is stamped “dot” over a Waffenwerke Brunn arsenal “(Eagle) / 63” waffenamt and 4-digit year of manufacture “1944” stamp. Left side of barrel bears the serial number “921/ aa” followed by an eagle firing proof, which is also present on the left side of the receiver.

Underside of buttstock is stamped “dot”, with an “(Eagle)/ H” present on the right, indicating issue to the Heer. Metal components are blued, while the receiver and barrel are housed within a laminated wood stock and handguard. All numbers are matching and include the barrel, rear sight assembly, barrel bands, floorplate, bolt body, bolt shroud, cocking piece, as well as the stock (on the interior) and handguard. Interestingly, the stock bears the full serial number on the interior of the barrel channel, including the suffix, while the serial number without the suffix is both stamped and handwritten in pencil on the interior of the handguard. Rifle is mounted with a proper unmarked period brown leather sling. CONDITION: Metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, with a layer of grease on the exterior, and exhibiting areas of wear and thinning overall that show through to pleasant gray and brown patinas, as well as some areas of cleaned oxidation that is mostly present beneath the handguard. Very bright bore, exhibiting a few concentrated spots of mild pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Stock exhibits some scattered marks, dings, and minor impressions from storage and handling, with a couple of small losses on the underside of the wrist, but is otherwise fine. 800 - 1,400

1309 - LOT OF 2: GLASS LIQUOR BOTTLES. Includes a Peppermint and a Jam Ginger bottle. 100 - 200

1310 - STOCKTON CALIFORNIA LIQUOR BOTTLE. Early bottle with embossed bear on the front. Late 1800s. 100 - 200

1312 - (C) TRULY EXCEPTIONAL WALTHER PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH PARTY LEADER GRIPS, HOLSTER, & ACCESSORIES..

Manufacturer: Walther

Model: PPK

Serial No. 210036k

Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP

Barrel Length: 3 - 1/4”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Extremely fine PPK manufactured by Walther in 1939 featuring party leader grips. PPKs mounted with these distinctive grips were awarded to NSDAP members for exemplary service towards the party by the Fuhrer. The left side of the slide bears the Walther banner logo followed by stampings stipulating Walther’s manufacturer information, the caliber designation, and the model designation. Right side of slide bears a horizontal “(Crown)/ N” commercial nitro proof, which is also present on the chamber and barrel. Metal components exhibit a lustrous high polish blue finish, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered brown plastic party leader grips that feature an eagle atop a wreathed swastika. Magazine features a brown plastic bottom that matches the grips. Pistol is accompanied by a brown leather holster that bears a “D.R.G.M.” stamp above the Akah logo on the breakaway flap, a matching eagle atop a wreathed swastika above a small “JHR” stamp on the exterior of the flap, and a partially legible “Walther/ P.P.K.” ink stamp on the interior of the flap. This example is accompanied by 1 spare magazine (in the holster), an NSDAP armband, and a Fire Brigade, First Class cross pin, which was awarded for bravery or special merit. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with metal components retaining nearly all of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some modest holster wear on the slide, some very light spots of edge wear overall, and a small concentrated spot of wear on the trigger guard. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent, exhibiting some very light smoothing, a couple of minute nicks to the diamonds, and a single small crack on either side of the screw slot. Holster is very good, the leather malleable and the stampings sharp, with some scattered spots of wear, some handling marks, and some very mild age-related cracking on the flap. An extremely fine example of a Walther PPK with party leader grips that the discerning collector would find extremely difficult to upgrade from. 6,000 - 10,000

Third Reich NSDAP double-sided vehicle pennant measuring 11” x 7 - 1/2”, mounted to a steel frame, which is mounted to an attachment pole measuring 13”. Miniature pole top measures 2 - 1/2” x 2”. 2 cloth flags are attached to a center board, and bordered by a sewn leather frame, which has 4” of missing stitching, with 2 celluloid pieces protecting the pennants with heavy scattered marks. Steel frame and pole retain 40-45% of their nickel finish with heavy freckling, while the pole top retains approximately 70%. A very rare vehicle pennant! CONDITION: Overall good. 1,500 - 2,500

Lot includes a NSDAP double-sided war flag measuring 39” x 67”, marked “Kr. Fl. 100 x 170”, with very light staining and no visible damage. Lot also includes a Heer dagger with a “E. PACKE & SOHNE, SOLINGEN” marked blade with moderate runner and scattered marks, and light spots of freckling. Aluminum fittings and orange trylon grip have staining, and scabbard retains most of its finish. Also included are 6 pieces of German depression-era paper currency, a 1908 German piece, 2 Polish 1919 pieces, 2 silver 1930s Third Reich silver coins (2 and 5 RMS), and an NSDAP luggage tag. CONDITION: Overall excellent. 800 - 1,200

1313 - THIRD REICH NSDAP VEHICLE PENNANT.

1314 - LOT OF THIRD REICH MILITARIA HEER DAGGER, FLAG, AND CURRENCY.

1315 - (C) EXTREMELY SCARCE, HIGH CONDITION, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 51 WITH ROUND BUTT FRAME & MATCHING FACTORY BOX.

Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson

Model: 51

Serial No. 54974

Caliber/Bore: .22 Magnum

Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

1 of only approximately 600 Smith & Wesson Model 51 revolvers manufactured on a round butt J frame. The left side of the barrel is stamped “SMITH & WESSON”, with the right side bearing the caliber designation “22 M.R.F. CTG”. Left side of frame bears the Smith & Wesson trademark logo, while the right side has Smith & Wesson’s manufacturer information. Major metal components exhibit a blued finish, while the hammer and trigger are case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Smith & Wesson silver medallion checkered walnut grips. Barrel features a serrated ramp front sight, frame mounted with an adjustable square notch micrometer rear sight. This already scarce example is accompanied by its matching factory cardboard box that contains its factory cleaning kit and warranty card. Box end bears various ink stampings indicating the finish, barrel length, caliber, etc., with the most significant being “MODEL 51 / ROUND BUTT”. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting a layer of grease on the exterior, as well as some spots of light freckling overall. Cylinder bears a light dragline. Trigger and hammer retain vibrant case coloring. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent. Box exhibits moderate external wear, with minor losses to the edges and some scattered marks from handling and storage. An exceptional example of a high condition and incredibly scarce Smith & Wesson Model 51 revolver manufactured on a round butt frame that is complete with its original factory box. 1,500 - 2,000

1316 - (M) NICE COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1978).

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Single Action Army

Serial No. 92147SA

Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt

Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”

FFL Status: Modern

Single Action Army revolver chambered in .45 Colt manufactured by Colt in 1978. The left side of the barrel is stamped “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”, with Colt’s single-line address across the top. Left side of frame bears patent information followed by the rampant Colt logo. Frame is case color hardened while remaining components are blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame, front face of the cylinder, left side of the grip straps (beneath the grips), and hand-scribed on the grips’ interior. CONDITION: Excellent. Frame retains the majority of its case color hardened finish, exhibiting some spots of fading and some spots of mild surface oxidation overall. Blued components retain the vast majority of their original finish, exhibiting some superficial marks from handling and storage and some light wear at the edges of the muzzle and ejector rod housing. Cylinder bears a light dragline. Grips exhibit some minor nicks from storage and handling and are otherwise fine. 1,200 - 1,800

1317 - (A+C) LOT OF 2 RELIC CONDITION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS.

Manufacturer: (BOTH) Colt

Model: (BOTH) SAA

Serial No. (A) 227614 (B) NVSN

Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .45 LC

Barrel Length: (A) 7 - 1/2” (B) 4 - 3/4”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Lot consists of (A) Excavated Colt Single Action Army circa 1902 in .38-40 with kidney-shaped ejector head, solid rubber grips, and 7 - 1/2” barrel.

CONDITION: Ground excavated. (B) Excavated blackpowder Single Action Army with 4 - 3/4” barrel, missing ejector rod head, frozen on partial cock. Grips with significant losses, including approximately half of left grip scale. CONDITION: Ground excavated. 1,000 - 2,000

1318

- (C) EXCEPTIONAL COLT MODEL 1908 .25 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC POCKET

PISTOL WITH FACTORY BOX.

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1908

Serial No. 395389

Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP

Barrel Length: 2 - 1/8”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

High-condition Colt 1908 pocket pistol. Blue gun with case color grip safety, trigger, and safety lever. 2-piece checkered wood grip panels with silver Colt medallions. It comes in an original Colt box with paperwork and a cleaning brush. There are 2 different serial numbers on the box: the top one is 407690, and the bottom one is 395304. CONDITION: Gun has virtually all of the original factory-applied blue finish with a hint of high-edge wear. Vivid case color. Checkering on the grip panels is sharp and crisp. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The box is very nice, with just a few spots of edge wear. There are no split corners. 1,000 - 2,000

1319 - (C) COLT 1908 VEST POCKET WITH IVORY STEER HEAD GRIPS (1923)

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: 1908

Serial No. 324367

Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP

Barrel Length: 2”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Manufactured 1923. This lovely little pocket pistol is in the standard 1908 Vest Pocket configuration with a 2” barrel, .25 ACP chambering, blued finish, with case-colored small parts, and fitted with ivory grips with a relief carved steer head on right scale. Fourth variation rollmark on left side of slide, last date is July 31, 1917. CONDITION: Overall very good. Retains the vast majority of Colt factory bluing with some silvering to high edges and surface level scratches throughout. Some grease in recessed areas such as slide serrations and ejection port. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling and some mild frosting. 800 - 1,500

1320 - (C) WELLS FARGO MARKED

ITHACA 10 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Manufacturer: Ithaca

Model: SxS

Serial No. 185478

Barrel Length: 24”

FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Chamber: 3”

Choke: (L) Cylinder (R) Cylinder

Gauge: 10 Bore

New Ithaca Gun made by the Ithaca Gun Company in 1909. Damascus 24” barrels, which appear to be factory length as tubes are very close together at muzzle, in massive 10-gauge with matted rib. Case hardened Ithaca marked receiver with double triggers and “W.F. & Co Ex XXX (illegible)” marking on left side. Checkered walnut round knob pistol grip stock with matching friction release checkered splinter forearm. Everything appears to be period. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have aged to a silvery patina with some small areas of discoloration. Some small dents in both barrels. Action has faded to a silvery brown color with a scrape partially removing part of the Wells Fargo marking. Replaced hammer screws. Stock has a bolt repair at wrist, heavy usage marks and dings, and traces of original varnish. Good bores with tight mechanics. Great display gun in need of more research. 2,000 - 3,000

1321 - WILLIAM JACKSOM & CO. SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE MARKED F.E. BECKER.

Blade Length: 8 - 3/4”

Overall Length: 14”

Large sized, American retailed, Sheffield made Bowie. This knife was sold by William Jackson & Co., Sheaf Iron Works and marketed as their “Rio Grande Camp Knife”. Widely popular during the Civil War, this style of knife by this maker was used in the assassination attempt on Secretary of State William Seward by Lewis Payne on the night of April 14, 1865. George Foster Robinson, Sergeant of Co. B of the 8th Regiment of Maine Infantry, was detailed as an attending nurse to Seward, who had been injured in a riding accident. When Lewis Payne (a.k.a. Powell) burst into the bedroom of the Secretary of State armed with a large Bowie knife, Robinson tackled and disarmed the assassin, thus successfully thwarting the assassination attempt. The knife was used as evidence in the trial of conspirators. After the trial, Robinson asked the War Department to give him the knife as a souvenir, which he received from the War Department in 1866 in recognition of his valor. This example measures 14” overall with a 9” blade. Ricasso is marked “Wm. JACKSON & CO. SHEAF/ ISLAND WORKS, SHEFFIELD”. German silver cross guard with pinned stag handle. Crossguard is owner stamped in small letters on one side: “F.E. Becker”. CONDITION: Blade is overall grey-to-black mossing. Edges have been sharpened. Handle and cross have nice patinated look. Leather scabbard with several old repairs. 1,500 - 2,000

1322 - ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK BOWIE KNIFE.

Blade Length: 11 - 1/2”

Overall Length: 16”

Arkansas “toothpick-style” belt knife circa 1860s. Knife measures 16” overall length with a 11 - 1/2” blade length. Blade is made from a hand-forged iron file or rasp with striations still visible. Cast brass cross guard typical of Confederate or Southern manufacture. Full tang blade is set in a tapered hardwood grip. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is nice with no age nicks, a decent point, and is dark with light mossing. Handle is solid to tang but is split on one side. Brass crossguard shows unpolished patina. 600 - 800

1323 - LOT OF 6: 3 WESTERN KNIVES AND 3 SCABBARDS.

Blade Length: (A) 7 - 1/2” (B) 6 - 3/4” (C) 5”

Overall Length: (A) 11 - 1/2” (B) 11” (C) 8 - 1/2”

Lot of Gold Rush/Frontier-era knives and scabbards. Featuring a finely finished handmade bone-handled belt knife, measuring 11 - 1/2” total length with a 7 - 1/2” blade with 4 - 1/2” false edge. Handle is cylindrical bone secured with multiple copper studs throughout. Knife retains original harness leather scabbard. Included are 2 smaller knives, one is a spearpoint belt knife measuring 8 - 1/2” with brass guard and a mother of pearl slab handled “CORSAN & DENTON” California knife measuring 10 - 1/2”. Included are 3 separate scabbards of the 1850s period that do not fit the preceding 2 knives. CONDITION: Good with age-commensurate wear. 600 - 1,000

1324 - FRONTIER MADE SKINNING KNIFE WITH SHEATH.

Blade Length: 9”

Overall Length: 14”

Circa 1860s - 1870s skinning knife with original leather sheath. Measures overall 14” with a 9” blade, 1” wide. Blade is fully tanged into horn grip handle. Handle is pinned with 8 small brass pins on each slab. A small, hand cut decorative brass plate is peened over the pommel. CONDITION: Blade is tight to handle, and is overall gray retaining a sharp edge. Sheath stitching is tight with some light flaking to outside. 400 - 600

1325 - 1899 $10 GOLD LIBERTY HEAD. Excellent condition. 400 - 600

1326 - 1856-S $20 PCGS MS60 SHIP OF GOLD. This is a beautiful example of a $20 gold liberty taken off of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Graded MS-60 by PCGS. 6,000 - 9,000

1327 - SILVER LADY MATCH SAFE. Nice silver embossed image of a Victorian lady. 100 - 300

1328 - LOT OF 3: BOOT MATCH SAFES. Lot consists of 3 boot match safes. 2 made of silver, 1made of brass. Nice detail. 100 - 300

1329 - STAG HANDLED WALKING STICK WITH SILVER.

Nicely formed staghorn cane with silver tip and silver band. 100 - 300

1330 - IVORY ORIENTAL HANDLE WALKING STICK.

Nicely carved ivory oriental lady. 300 - 600

1331 - DOG’S HEAD WALKING STICK.

Nicely carved wooden handle in the shape of a shepherd dog. Wood shaft. 200 - 400

1332 - LOT OF 5: SILVER GOLD MINER’S PIECES, ASHTRAY, THREE SPOONS, LETTER OPENER. All in very good to excellent condition. Nice detail. 200 - 500

1333 - LOT OF 3: EARLY CALIFORNIA TOOLS. Late 1800s. 100 - 200

1334 - LOT OF 3: SOUVENIR SPOONS, INCLUDES 2 CALIFORNIA. Made of silver. One with enamel. 100 - 200

1335 - SILVER MINER’S CARD HOLDER. Marked sterling silver. Nice embossed image of cowboy on front. 100 - 300

1336 - ENAMELED SILVER PENCIL. Image of horse, card, bottle and Indian head. 100 - 200

1337 - EARLY CERAMIC SPITOON. Early ceramic spitoon. 100 - 200

1338 - CUT GLASS WITH SILVER LID HUMIDOR. Marked silver. 100 - 300

1339 - LOT OF 2: IVORY CORK SCREWS. Turn of the century. 100 - 200

1340 - LOT OF 2: EARLY IVORY HANDLED CORK SCREWS. Early ivory handled corkskrews. 100 - 200

1341 - EARLY POTTERY DECORATIVE SPITOON. Manufactured by J. MCD and Company, Boston, Massachussets. 100 - 300

1342 - DECORATIVE SPITOON. Early 1900s. 100 - 200

1343 - LOT OF 2: MINIATURE SPITOONS. One green glass, one blue glass. 100 - 200

1344 - CLARKS PURE RYE BOTTLE LAMP. Nice figural rye bottle lamp. Made of glass. Working condition. 500 - 1,500

1345 - FIGURAL METAL CUPID LAMP. Gas operated. Late 1800s 200 - 400

1346 - CUT GLASS LAMP. Advertising Old Craven Whiskey. Working condition. 200 - 500

1347 - DRINK MOONSHINE AMBER BOTTLE. Reverse on glass label. 100 - 300

1348 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK. Inscribed Val Kraushaar. Dated 1895. 200 - 400

1349 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK. A nice image of U.S. warship Maine. Original brass cap. 200 - 400

1350 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK. Nice image of Victorian lady. Original brass cap. 200 - 500

1351 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK. Early photo image of Victorian lady. Original cap. 200 - 500

Featuring a nice image of a girl. Turn of the century with original silver cap. 200 - 500

A nice photographic image of girl. Small hairline crack on front of glass. Original silver cap. 100 - 300

NOTES:

1355 - CHERRY

Early 1900s. Working condition. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. 200 - 500

1352 - LOT OF 6: BOTTLE OPENERS. Includes various figural bottle openers. 100 - 200

1353 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

1354 - REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

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Terms & Conditions

We advise all bidders to read the Terms and Conditions of the Sale before bidding with Dan Morphy Auctions LLC and/or Morphy Firearms LLC collectively referred to below as MORPHY’S. Those who bid are bound by those Terms and Conditions of the Sale, as amended by any oral announcement, published or posted notices, which together form the contract of the sale between the successful bidder (buyer), MORPHY’S and the seller (consignor) of the lot.

TERMS OF SALE

When bidding on any lot offered by MORPHY’S, the bidder indicates acceptance of the following Terms of Sale. Any participation in the auction binds you to agreement of these terms whether you read or understand said terms. The Terms in writing contained herein are subject to change without notice and bidder agrees that the most recently published Terms of Sale as published or amended on the website at the beginning of the auction shall apply.

LIMITED GUARANTEE

MORPHY’S makes every effort to accurately describe all items offered in its sales. The descriptions carry a limited guarantee. It is a guarantee to protect you against major discrepancies that would have a major effect upon the value of the item. Under no circumstances do we guarantee against anything less than a major discrepancy that would have less than a major effect upon value. This limited guarantee covers authenticity, major restoration or repair not described, counterfeits, reproductions or major fabrications not disclosed in the description. Examples of what we do not guarantee against, imperfections, slight damages, handling marks, natural imperfections, undisclosed blemishes, finish differences, wood-to-metal fit issues, surface cracks or chips in wood, dings and dents, bore condition, and other similar differences that are inherent in the antiques and collectible industry. All items are sold for display purposes. If electrical, mechanical, or other working parts are inoperable, even if working at the time of sale, we are not liable due to the inherent nature of the age of these antiques and items. It is the bidder’s responsibility (present or absentee bidders) to determine by inspection by themselves or a hired professional the exact condition of each item prior to bidding on the item. Should MORPHY’S deny an authenticity issue dispute of the buyer, and the buyer is not satisfied, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the written opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed item. The final decision of those experts will determine any refund consideration. This limited guarantee is only available to the buyer of record. Please also refer to POST SALE RETURN POLICY at end of terms.

Except as stated in the limited guarantee above, MORPHY’S will not be held responsible for typographical errors. Neither we nor the consignor, make any guarantees, warranties, or representation, expressed, or implied, in regard to the property or the correctness of the catalog or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibition, literature or historic relevance of the property or otherwise. It is the bidder’s responsibility to initiate contact with MORPHY’S in request for additional information regarding the items. Submit all questions regarding upcoming auction items at least 48 hours prior to the date of auction. We will make every effort to answer all submitted questions in a timely manner. We will do our best but cannot promise that questions submitted within 48 hours of the auction date will be answered prior to the auction. The consigner and we make no representation or warranty as to whether the buyer acquires any reproduction rights in the property. All items will be available for preview approximately one (1) month prior to the auction.

TIMING

There will be no options for refunds of any type beyond 35 calendar days from the auction date. Paying late and thus receiving items late will not change the limitation on the dates above for refund consideration. Please also refer to POST SALE RETURN POLICY at end of terms.

FIREARMS – All firearms transfers will be in strict accordance with all International, Federal, State and local laws. Be sure to check your country, state and local laws before bidding. If you are unable to import, purchase or own a firearm according to your residency laws, do not bid on these items. If you bid and find out later you cannot legally own/accept delivery, the bid is still a valid contract that the buyer must pay.

• Firearms Catalog Designations

o A: antique

o M: modern (post 1898), Federal Firearms License (FFL) requirements apply

o C: curio & relic eligible

o N: National Firearms Act / Title II Gun Control Act of 1968 (Class III SOT) requirements apply

o D: Destructive Devices

o ^:Modern firearm imported from Canada, will have an unassuming marking that contains at least “BV LYNDEN WA” and any of the following not already marked on the firearm: serial number, caliber, country of manufacture, manufacturer name and model. Marking letters are 1/16” tall and just over 0.003” deep. Buyers must consider this in their bidding. Marking will not appear on antique firearms imported from Canada.

• Checkout and pickup at our location:

o The same person to whom the bidder number is registered must be the person to pick up the firearm(s) at the conclusion of the sale – Federal Law disallows anyone else from accepting the transfer.

o Licensed bidders, i.e. Federal Firearms licensees or Curios & Relics license holders must present a current signed copy of their license. C&R licensee purchases must conform to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF) C&R requirements.

o Non-Residents of Pennsylvania

• may not pickup modern or curio and firearms without a valid FFL or C & R license

o Residents of Pennsylvania

• Modern firearms sales to non-licensed Pennsylvania bidders who are picking up guns at our location will require the completion of a form 4473 background check.

• Handgun purchases also require an additional PICS form/background check for each handgun purchased. This process to fill out forms and obtain a response may take 5-10 minutes. Any applicable state fees associated with these checks will be added to the customer’s invoice.

• If you are “Denied” by FBI / PICS background check you will not be able to take possession of the firearm and the firearm will be consigned to the next available firearm auction. Dealers and Individuals that bid on and win items own the items and are fully responsible for payment within terms regardless of whether the FBI / PICS approves their taking physical possession of the items. MORPHY’S will not cancel the sale due to disapproval for any reason.

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• If you are appealing a “Denied” decision, we will hold the firearm only if you pay in full.

• Shipping

o Any firearms being shipped are legally required to be shipped to a BATF licensed FFL dealer within your state of residence for transfer and pickup. For states that allow shipment of C& R firearms to the C&R license holder, MORPHY’s reserves the right to ship those C&R firearms to the address listed on C&R license. You will be responsible for all shipping and transfer costs incurred.

o Modern handguns are required to be shipped via UPS 2-Day Air.

o Modern long guns are shipped via UPS ground to the FFL dealer.

o Upon receipt of the invoice, buyer is to confirm the FFL validity and ship to address on the invoice. If not already on the invoice or it is changing, contact a licensed dealer to send their FFL to firearms@morphyauctions.com with the paid invoice number notated in the subject field.

o MORPHY’S will not be responsible for exporting modern firearms, weapon or any ammunition. Please see INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING below for additional shipping information. Buyer may contact a third-party provider. We recommend making contact with an exporter prior to bidding for pricing, process and timeline information.

• National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3 Weapons and Destructive Devices (DD) Processing

o Dealers: Buyer must provide MORPHY’S with a copy of their active FFL and either their SOT or DD license, whatever applies. Estimated time for processing and approval of the required Form 3 normally takes two months, dealer to dealer via E-File is usually less than a week.

o Individuals: Law requires a completed Form 4, or Form 5 for deactivated guns. MORPHY’S will prepare and sign the front of the applicable transfer form, and send to the individual buyer. Individual is responsible for completing requirements for fingerprints, photo, and a fee of $200 per item, as well as completing applicable portions of the reverse side of the form. Estimated time for processing and approval of Form 4 is 9-12 months.

o Dealers and Individuals that bid on and win NFA or DD items own the items and are fully responsible for payment within terms regardless of whether the BATF approves their taking physical possession of the items. MORPHY’S will not cancel the sale due to BATF disapproval for any reason.

• Long guns will only be sold to persons 18 years of age, or older. Handguns will only be sold to those persons 21 years of age, or older. Dealers are bound by these minimum age requirements.

• Since all firearms sold are “collectible” items, MORPHY’S does not test the safety or warrant functionality of these firearms. All firearm purchases should be examined by a certified gunsmith prior to shooting.

• MORPHY’S reserves the right to deny the sale of a firearm to any buyer.

GOODS MADE FROM OR CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM PROTECTED SPECIES - MORPHY’S does not accept any responsibility or liability for the sale of items containing materials from protected species or for any omission in marking or labeling goods as containing materials from protected species. Such material includes, but is not limited to, ivory from elephants and walruses, tortoise shell, crocodile skin, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, some species of coral and certain woods. Restrictions on the importation, exportation, sale, transfer,

and/or possession of goods containing materials from protected species derive from international, federal, and state laws and regulations promulgated thereunder. Laws include, but are not limited to, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES), the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA). States currently restricting trade of protected species include, but are not limited to, California, New York and New Jersey.

Prospective buyers are on notice that several countries completely prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of protected materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of exportation and importation as well. Potential buyers intending to import the property into another country should be familiar with the relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on goods containing material from protected species. Regulations may vary as the U.S. generally prohibits importation of articles containing material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened if the articles are less than 100 years old, subject to certain exceptions.

It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property as described in the aforementioned paragraphs. All buyers agree to comply with any and all domestic and international restrictions on the trade of protected species as a condition of the sale. Please note that the ability to obtain an export license or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import license or certificate in another country, and vice versa. It is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain any export or import licenses and/or certificates as well as any other required documentation. MORPHY’S is not able to assist the buyer in attempting to obtain the appropriate licenses and/or certificates, and there is no assurance that an export license or certificate can be obtained. The inability or delay in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export goods containing material from protected species will not constitute a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said goods or the delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with these Bidder Terms and Conditions.

Grading Scale:

Near Mint Plus 97% - 100% Near Mint 90% - 96%

Excellent 80% - 89% Very Good 70% - 79%

Good Below 70%

BIDDING RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The auctioneer will determine the highest bidder. The auctioneer alone has the right to reopen the bidding of an item if deemed necessary due to a dispute. If there is a tie bid between the floor and Internet or absentee bid, the floor bid takes precedence.

MORPHY’S and its representatives reserve the right to remove those attendees who impede preview and/or the auction. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. The buyer will then assume all risk and full responsibility of the lot purchased once ownership has changed. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. MORPHY’S is not responsible for any errors in bids, omissions of bids, or failure to execute bids and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with the internet, absentee bidding, or telephone bidding.

• AGENT BIDDING - MORPHY’S will accept bids from an individual agent authorized by a company or another individual. MORPHY’s

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requires any agent to provide a signed letter of authorization from the buyer of record company or individual allowing the agent to bid on their behalf.

• ABSENTEE BIDDING - - MORPHY’S will accept absentee bids submitted via telephone call, in person, mail, fax or through www. morphyauctions.com. Absentee bidders must use the absentee bid form (available online) and clearly mark the lot number, title, and maximum bid amount. All bids must be left in increments as explained on our bid form. If a bid is “out of increment,” the auctioneer has the right to round the bid up to the next correct increment. If there are two (2) identical bids placed on the same item, priority will be given to the first bid received. Bidders may preview, register, and place bids online through our website, www. morphyauctions.com. Seller(s) agree to allow the Auctioneer to accept and execute absentee bids in a competitive manner for potential buyers and under the MORPHY’S absentee bidding terms and conditions. During the live sale, the auctioneer will execute your absentee bid competitively up to the maximum amount you have indicated.

• ONLINE BIDDING - - Online bidding through www.morphyauctions. com, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, Proxibid, or other bidding platforms may be available; all Terms and Conditions still apply. A surcharge will be added for third party online platforms. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium. If there is a tie bid between the online bid and a floor bid, the floor bid takes precedence. Due to our fast-paced auctions and bids coming from floor bidders, phone bidders, online bidders and absentee bids, the auctioneer has the final word on all item(s) sold. You (the bidder) assume the risk of winning an item online and not having the item sell to you. This is due to the final call of the auctioneer and the operator not being able to re-open that lot. Online bidders are fully responsible for accidental bidding as if they bid normally.

• BID RESULTS – Please allow 24-48 hours post auction to receive your official invoice from MORPHY’S. MORPHY’S will only contact successful bidders. The invoice will include item, hammer price, premium, shipping, handling, insurance, taxes, and any other charges that apply. Invoices and any outstanding amount due may and will be auto charged to the credit card on file within 48 hours of the invoice being sent. If you wish to pay by another method, please contact us within 48 hours after the sale.

• TELEPHONE BIDDING - Requests for phone lines must be received at least three (3) days prior to the auction date. MORPHY’S cannot guarantee phone lines but will make every attempt to accommodate those who wish to participate through that method. Phone lines are provided on a first come first served basis. Please visit www.morphyauctions.com or call 877-968-8880 to register for a telephone bid.

BID INCREMENTS

Bid increments listed are a general guideline. Actual increments are at the auctioneer’s discretion. If a lot does not receive a bid of 50% of the low estimate, the lot will be passed by the auctioneer.

$0 - $500…................$25

$500 - $1,000….........$50

$1,000 - $2,000…......$100

$2,000 - $5,000…......$200

$5,000 - $10,000....…$500

$10,000 +…............... Auctioneer’s discretion

RESERVES

Most of our items are unreserved, but occasionally items may carry a moderate reserve. Please note that when a lot carries a reserve, the reserve is usually somewhere below our low estimate. In the case of a reserved item, the seller has authorized the auctioneer to bid on their behalf until the reserve price is reached.

BUYER’S PREMIUM

A 20% buyer’s premium will be added to all successful bids and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase cost. A 3% merchant fee is also automatically applied to all invoices but can be discounted upon payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer that is received within 7 days from the receipt of the invoice. If the type of payment is split, invoice will reflect the 3% charge for merchant fees on the entire invoice. In addition, a surcharge will be added for certain third-party online bidding platforms the bidder utilizes. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium.

SALES TAX

MORPHY’S is required by law to collect sales tax where our company has nexus. Sales tax rate will be charged by law on behalf of the state and locality where the customer of record takes possession of their purchase. Lots are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless the required form and copy of permit are on file with MORPHY’S. It is the bidder’s responsibility to know the sales tax rate applicable. As a convenience and without any guarantee, you may use this website, https://www.taxjar.com/sales-tax-calculator, as a resource to calculate your applicable sales tax rate. Bidder agrees to pay MORPHY’S the actual amount of tax due if sales tax is not properly collected due to 1) an expired, inaccurate, or inappropriate tax certificate or declaration, 2) an incorrect interpretation of the applicable statute, 3) or any other reason. The appropriate form and certificate must be on file at and verified by MORPHY’S five days prior to the auction, or the tax must be paid. If the required form and certificate is received by MORPHY’S within 4 days of the conclusion of the auction, you qualify for a refund for the tax paid. Lots from different auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes.

PAYMENT, INTEREST & STORAGE FEES

Any invoice totaling more than $100,000 must be paid within three (3) days. All other merchandise must be paid in full within seven (7) days of the date of the invoice. Payments can be made by going to your account online at www.morphyauctions.com, call 877-968-8880 or mail payment to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC 2000 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517. Invoices and any outstanding amount due may and will be auto charged to the credit card on file within 48 hours of the invoice being sent. If you wish to pay by another method, please contact us within 48 hours after the sale. Interest will be charged on all balances not paid at the rate of 1-1/2% monthly (18% APR) effective 30 days from the invoice date. All goods not retrieved by Buyer within 45 days after the invoice date, shall be subject to a monthly storage fee as follows: $50/month per regular sized item or $100/month per oversized item. Buyer authorizes MORPHY’s to sell, at their standard commission and consignment contract terms, any goods not retrieved after a 90-day period in any manner deemed appropriate by MORPHY’s and the proceeds will be applied to any outstanding balance due from the buyer.

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Terms & Conditions

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, personal checks, certified checks, wire transfers, money orders, and cash.

• SNEAKERS, JEWELRY, WATCHES, COIN AND CURRENCY ITEMS OR ANY INVOICES MORPHY’S DEEMS AT RISK OF CREDIT CARD

FRAUD – We accept cash, wire transfer, check, certified checks and money orders only. No credit cards will be accepted for invoices containing these items.

• CREDIT CARD –We will not accept credit card payment for any jewelry, watch, coin or currency purchases or on any purchases that Morphy’s deems to be at risk for fraud. If a credit card is used as any form of total payment, invoice will reflect a 3% surcharge on the entire invoice. This charge is automatically added but will be discounted if payment is received by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. MORPHY’s reserves the right to refuse to ship to a different address than the billing address on the credit card being used.

• CHECK - There will be a $30.00 service charge for returned checks. Make checks payable to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC. MORPHY’S reserves the right to hold items paid for by personal or company check until said check clears (14 days). MORPHY’S has the right to hold all checks over $2,000. Customers who have an established successful buying history with MORPHY’S may be exempt from this requirement. We will accept a personal or company check >$2,000 from a first time buyer if you provide a Bank Letter of Credit, available on our website, www.morphyauctions.com.

• WIRE TRANSFERS – There will be a $30 charge added to all wire transfers less than $2,000. Please add this amount to your invoice total before sending a wire transfer.

In the few situations where a successful bidder does not remit payment when due, MORPHY’S will proceed with the legal steps necessary to protect its interests and will block the bidder from future auction participation.

PACKING/SHIPPING

• It is the bidder’s responsibility to take shipping, handling, and insurance costs into consideration when bidding on items.

• BIDDERS PRESENT AND TAKING ITEMS AFTER AUCTION – Since item liability transfers upon a successful bid, items paid for must be packed, transported and/or removed by the buyer at his/her own risk after the close of the sale. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S packs or transports the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee.

• ITEMS NOT PICKED UP THE DAY OF THE SALE – Shipping, handling, insurance, and taxes will be added to all invoices that Morphy’s agrees to ship. We recommend you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. Shipping will be based on actual costs provided by UPS, USPS, or other carriers based upon the contents’ size and weight. Packaging and insurance will vary in cost depending on the contents and value of the shipment. Oversize and breakable items are not standard shippable items and will require shipment by a 3rd party shipper. MORPHY’s cannot combine standard item shipments with oversize and breakable item shipments. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S packs or transports the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee.

• SHIPPING TERMS - MORPHY’S will ship items to the buyer at the listed address via UPS or other carriers, FOB, Denver, Pennsylvania,

or FOB other auction locations. Any risk of loss or damage to the item(s) during transit via UPS, or any other carrier is at the risk of the buyer. Any additional insurance coverage should be purchased by the buyer through the carrier. Buyer releases MORPHY’s from all claims for loss or damage to any item during transit and agrees to pay all costs of defense, including attorney’s fees, for any claims brought against MORPHY’S for loss or damage occurring during transit. MORPHY’s is not responsible for mis-delivery or theft of packages.

• INSURANCE - Shipping insurance is automatically added to invoices for shipment to the United States and Canada locations. Insurance may be waived by providing MORPHY’s a signed insurance waiver. Insurance for all 3rd party shipments must be arranged through that carrier. Insurance purchased through MORPHY’s applies only to shipments to the United States and Canada. Buyers must purchase their own insurance for shipments to other countries.

• INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS – MORPHY’S welcomes our international customers. MOPRHY’S can provide upon request a complete process and set of recommended company contacts with whom the Buyer can work to understand the steps, timing, and cost to acquire items at auction. It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property and for paying all shipping costs, customs and duties on the items. By law, MORPHY’S cannot, and will not, declare lesser values for any international purchases and all shipments will include the invoice with purchase totals including the buyer’s premium and shipping cost.

• 3RD PARTY SHIPPING of OVERSIZE ITEMS – Buyers will need to either pick up the items personally or arrange a 3rd party shipping service for oversize items. As a general guideline, the following will indicate which packages apply, as they are of a certain weight, length, or dimensional size.

∙ Dimensional size is length (the longest measurement) + (height x 2) + (width x 2). For example a 36” x 36” x 12” package = 36 + (36 x2) + (12 x 2) = 132”

∙ USA home shipments must be <70 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size

∙ USA business shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size

∙ International shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <130” dimensional size

∙ There may be certain shipments that meet these requirements that will still require 3rd party shipping, and we will communicate the reason in those cases.

• 3RD PARTY SHIPPING OF BREAKABLE, DELICATE, FRAGILE ITEMS

- MORPHY’S reserves the right to decline shipment of items based on its fragility. If an item is unable to be shipped in-house, the item will require shipment by a 3rd party or pick up arrangements to be made. MORPHY’s will not ship any items that are neon or contain neon. Other examples of fragile items include glass display cases of any size; coin-operated, arcade and vending items with fragile parts and/or glass; signs with parts or protrusions beyond the main body of the sign, oversized vases, high value lamps and glass of all sizes, high value artwork including but not limited to paintings, statuary, sculpture, figurines, dioramas, and other intricate items; and items subject to impact by moisture and known handling issues in the supply chain. Under no circumstances will MORPHY’S be responsible for shipping damage to picture frames of any kind.

• For any buyers who wish to arrange for their own shipping, MORPHY’S must be notified at least seven (7) days prior to arrival of the shipping company name, arrival date and time. Pickup must be scheduled to begin and end within our normal business hours (9am – 4pm weekdays).

Terms & Conditions

• STORAGE FEE – MORPHY’S will charge a monthly storage fee of $50/ month per regular sized item or $100/month per oversized item for any items on MORPHY’s location for more than 45 days. Buyer authorizes the MORPHY’s to sell, at their standard commission and consignment contract terms, any goods not retrieved after a 90-day period in any manner deemed appropriate by MORPHY’s and the proceeds will be applied to any outstanding balance due from the buyer.

AGREEMENT REGARDING GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, AND LEGAL RIGHTS

I hereby understand and agree that any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to MORPHY’S Bidder Terms & Conditions, which includes this provision (hereafter referred to as “Terms & Conditions”), MORPHY’S, or the breach thereof (hereafter referred to as “Claims”), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. I hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the appropriate court in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Claims and their enforcement, and I agree that any and all Claims must be adjudicated, heard, determined, and resolved in said court, and I hereby irrevocably waive any objection on the ground that any such action or proceeding in said court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. MORPHY’S failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms & Conditions or any other legal rights, shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms & Conditions by MORPHY’S must be made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of MORPHY’S specifically referencing the provision(s) contained within the Terms & Conditions to be waived. Headings used in the Terms & Conditions are for convenience only and are not to be relied upon. If any provision of the Terms & Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the Terms & Conditions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms & Conditions will inure to the benefit of, and are intended to be, enforceable by MORPHY’S, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, members, directors, officers, and licensees. There are no third party beneficiaries to these Terms & Conditions; a person or entity who is not a party or signatory to these Terms & Conditions has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to rely upon or enforce any term or provision of these Terms & Conditions.

POST SALE RETURN POLICY

MORPHY’S engages knowledgeable experts to provide catalog descriptions on the merchandise we sell. Every effort is made to ensure those descriptions are accurate and that they fully disclose any exceptions to condition. Any buyer who has made their payment within the due date of 7 calendar days who wishes to report a problem must notify MORPHY’S within three calendar (3) days of receipt of their purchased item. Buyers who have not made their payment within the due date of 7 days may not return any items under any circumstances. No lots purchased by floor bidders (including those bidders acting as agents for others) may be returned. Please refer to MORPHY’S limited guarantee herein. A Return Authorization Number (RA#) must be issued by MORPHY’S before you ship anything back to our address. Item must be returned in the same condition. Any items arriving without a return authorization will not be given a refund. The item in question must be shipped with the RA# on the outside and inside of the package, with full insurance, so it arrives at MORPHY’S within one week of the aforementioned authorization.

PRIVACY

TO REVIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MORPHYAUCTIONS.COM/PRIVACY-POLICY

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ABSENTEE BID FORM

Auction: October 25, 2023

The Paul Friedrich Collection: Firearms & Gold Rush

Step 1 - Circle Bidding Option

Phone Line

Absentee Bid

Phone line: Morphy Auctions staff will call you 5 lots prior to the item(s) you wish to bid on. Absentee: Morphy Auctions staff will execute your left bid(s) as if you were in attendance.

Step 2 - List Lot/Bid Information

Please print clearly.

2000 N. READING RD • DENVER, PA 17517 P/ 877-968-8880 F/ 717-336-7115

email: info@morphyauctions.com

www.morphyauctions.com

only.

Bid Increments: $0 - $500/$25

$200 - $500/$25

Step 3 - Fill Out Personal Contact Info

Name

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PLEASE NOTE ~ Emergency bids are executed only if Morphy Auctions is unable to contact the bidder via the phone number(s) provided.

Address City State Zip

Phone Line 1

Email

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I accept that all bids do not include the buyer’s premium of 23%. I accept that all bids are subject to the TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE printed in the catalog. My signature serves as an agreement to the terms stated on this form.

If you have not received a confirmation email, please contact Morphy Auctions prior to the auction.

INDUSTRY LEADING EXPERTS

Gary Metz Consignment Assessment & Procurement

John Morphy, M.D. Acquisitions/ Appraisals

Tommy Sage, Jr. Head of Toys & Trains

Joel Lazarus Train Consultant Mike Harrington Cast Iron, Toy & Horse-Drawn Expert

John Mihovetz Department Head & Expert Automobilia & Petroliana

Don Grimmer West Coast Acquisitions, Coin-Op & Advertising Expert

Peter Thomson Antique & Modern Silver Consultant

James Infante Amphora & Pottery Consultant

Josh Tauber Lamp & Glass Consultant

David Geiger Arms & Armor Specialist

Russ Withem Firearms Specialist

Jim Maley Acquisitions & Promotions

Brian Manifor Western Antiques & Weapons Expert

John Keene NFA Specialist

Jeremy Hatch Firearms Consultant

Ron Ciarmello Fine & Decorative Arts Division, Jewelry & Timepiece Specialist

Willi Zahn German Militaria & Military/Target Firearms Expert

Dan Mackel Firearms Specialist David Cruz Firearms Specialist

Dan Morphy President & Founder Tom Tolworthy Chief Executive Officer

Shaye Krispine Director of Operations & Auctioneer

Chris Hince Director of Consignments

Jamie Griffin Customer Experience Manager

Scot Kauffman General Manager Firearms

Brian Burke Soda & Advertising Specialist

Les Jones Director of Marketing

Dan Morris Sales & Acquisitions

MEET THE TEAM

CUSTOMER SERVICE & POST AUCTION TEAM FIREARMS TEAM

Jamie Griffin

Scot Kauffman General Manager Firearms

John Morphy

Alicia Lancto

Maegan Griffin Customer Experience Associate

Jeremy Bailey Customer Experience Associate

Enck

Melissa Ober Inside Sales Coordinator

Josh Dobroskey Militaria Consignment Associate

Ben Shupp Firearms Consignment Associate

Eric Wagner Firearms Researcher & Cataloger

Tucker Nelson Firearms Compliance Specialist

Cheryl Goyda Firearms Acquisitions & Promotions

Hilary Boettcher Firearms Administration

Dana Hipszer Photographer

Mary Beth Nocera Production Manager

Tasha Lopez Senior Graphic Designer Becky Stellmach Graphic Designer

Michael Laskoski Photography Assistant

Elle Allen Photographer

Julia Santoro Photographer

Melanie Miles Marketing Specialist

Les Jones Director of Marketing

Jennifer Fitts Photographer

Devin Rumbarger Graphic Designer

Abbe Shearer Assistant Controller Ashley Messner Accounting Specialist

Nicollette Sage Transcriptionist

Alexis Bookmiller Accounting Specialist

Diane Shoemaker Consignment Associate

Owen Kells Shipping Associate

Shaye Krispine Director of Operations & Auctioneer

Chris Hince Director of Consignments

Ryan Kelly Shipping Manager Chris Sayres Shipping Associate

Angel Lopez Display Coordinator & Auctioneer

Ugo Liberti Operations Associate Zach Moran Operations Associate Darryl Eberly Operations Associate Steve Hynds Operations Associate

Brandon Law Consignment Associate

Olha Vetterlein Consignment Associate

Nate Burkholder Lead Operations Associate

Ben Brossman Transcriptionist

THANK YOU

Morphy Auctions is honored that you are considering entrusting your collection to us. Through every step of the process, from appraisal to auction, we are devoted to you and your collection.

We are sure you will be proud of your collection’s presentation and pleased with the unrivaled customer service provided by the Morphy staff. We look forward to doing business with you. Please contact us if you have any additional questions.

PLEASE NOTE:

BIDDING IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THIS CATALOG.

This digital catalog is only for viewing the items included in this auction. To bid on any items you see in this catalog, visit www.MorphyAuctions.com and click on bidding.