Fall 2023 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction - Day 4

Session 4 ~ Monday

Premier Firearms Auction

Antiques & Auctions Inc.

Fall 2023

November

Preview Dates:

November

Nick Poulin President nick@poulinauctions.com

Jackie Julia General Manager jackie@poulinauctions.com

Jeff Zimba Class III / NFA Specialist jzimba@poulinauctions.com

Dave Sanders Chief Firearms Consultant dsanders@poulinauctions.com

Robert French Chief Edged Weapons, Militaria & Early Firearms Consultant bfrench@poulinauctions.com

James Julia Advisor, Consultant, & Auctioneer jamesjulia@poulinauctions.com

Katya Tilton Sales Coordinator katyat@poulinauctions.com

Ben Higgins Consignment Sales Associate benh@poulinauctions.com

Ralph Wood Firearms Consultant rwood@poulinauctions.com

John Sexton Civil War Sales Coordinator, Appraiser, & Consultant civilwar@poulinauctions.com

Bill Taylor Firearms Consultant btaylor@poulinauctions.com

Leonardo M. Antaris, MD Independent Firearms Specialist & Consultant

Andy Ireland IT Specialist aireland@poulinauctions.com

Neil Whitcomb Firearms Consultant nwhitcomb@poulinauctions.com

Matt Ducharme Firearms Cataloger mattd@poulinauctions.com

Marc Cammack Firearms Cataloger Myles Welsh Firearms Cataloger

Antiques & Auctions Inc.

Session 4

Auction Dates

November 3rd, 2023 10:00am ~ lots 1001 – 1690

November 4th, 2023 10:00am ~ lots 2001 – 2602

November 5th, 2023 10:00am ~ lots 3001 – 3689

November 6th, 2023 10:00am ~ lots 4001 – 4618

Previews

November 1st, 2023 ~ 9:00AM – 5:00PM

November 2nd, 2023 ~ 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Auction Days ~ Doors open at 8:00AM

In Loving Memory

Hall of Fame Auctioneer

Arthur Julia & Lilla Julia

We are pleased to announce the renewed partnership with the world-famous auctioneer... James

D. Julia!

His expertise and experience in marketing and achieving the best results for high end quality firearms & collectibles will help continue to grow our firm into the leading specialty firearms auctioneer in the world.

THE POULIN & JULIA FAMILY

•

Reputation

Continuation of the sterling reputation for honest, straight forward business relationship with both buyers and sellers alike that catapulted the Poulin & Julia family to the forefront of the firearms auction industry.

•

The Best Rates In The Industry

The Poulin & Julia family provides the most competitive commission rates in the industry. Including 0% or better seller’s commission on expensive items and valuable collections. In many cases our consignors have netted thousands, and in some cases hundreds of thousands of dollars more than what they would have achieved if they had gone with other auctioneers’ standard rates.

• Finest Expertise

We utilize over 250 years of combined professional consultant experience and an additional three-generations of marketing expertise of nearly $1 BILLION in combined total sales experience by the Poulin & Julia Family. This benefits both the buyers and sellers as it ensures the sellers get the maximum return for their goods and the buyers can trust the descriptions to be accurate and honest.

• Unique Auction Description Guarantee

We utilize honest, knowledgeable and detailed descriptions with the most comprehensive guarantee, building the highest level of confidence from bidders and generating the greatest return for consignors.

• Presentation

Building interest and enthusiasm from potential bidders is crucial for achieving the maximum value for our consignors. Utilizing the finest detailed photography, catalog design and state of the art auction facility generates the highest level of excitement from potential bidders & the best results for your collectibles.

• Consignors First

Our business model functions through our consignors’ interests. On only a rare occasion do we sell items that we own. Almost everything that we offer comes directly from consignors. This aligns all our interests with the consignors and focuses our attention on promoting and marketing their goods with their best interests in mind.

• Additional Poulin & Julia Family Benefits

Fully insured, numerous bidding options available, complimentary consignment pick up for expensive items and valuable collections, massive client base of international and domestic clientele & extremely aggressive marketing campaign.

If you are interested in more information about consigning a single item or an entire collection,

jamesjulia@poulinauctions.com

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Our company’s roots in honesty and integrity were planted nearly 70 years ago with the auction family’s founders, Arthur and Lilla Julia. In the 1950’s my grandfather, Arthur, ran a successful insurance business. However, he realized that his true calling was in antiques and collectibles. Shortly after starting a small antiques business, Arthur and his family began offering auction services to reach a larger marketplace of buyers. It was not long before the auction firm grew to a popular well attended auction house. As the company grew so did the family’s inspiration to reach a larger audience. In the early 1980’s Arthur’s son, world renowned hall of fame auctioneer James Julia, began to organize the family auction house into specialty divisions. The family business grew to a world renowned auction house and after his final sale in March of 2018 the family’s total sales had reached nearly $800 MILLION. As the family business grew, Arthur, his daughter Jeannine Poulin and her husband Stephen Poulin began holding collectibles auctions. The company Julia-Poulin auctioneers guided by Arthur Julia’s core principles of straight forward honest business dealings quickly grew to a well-known regional auction house.

As the family businesses developed together so did the interest from the collecting fraternities. By the early 2000’s the two seperate companies began holding auctions in conjunction with one another, creating events that drew interest from across the globe.

Together the two companies brought numerous famous collections to the market including; Elmer Keith Estate Collection, Evergreen Ventures Collection of Class-3 weapons, Bruce Stern Collection, Richard Rohal Collection, David Crocker Collection, John Houchins Collection, Robert Haskell III Collection, Larry Schlick Collection, Charles Lamb Collection, Lewis & Leyton Yearout Collection, Elliott Burka Collection & many more. As the two companies client bases melded and grew the event did as well. From 2008 until Jim Julia’s final auction in March 2018 the two companies in Fairfield Maine continuously held the largest grossing firearms auction event in the world generating an astonishing $15-25 MILLION in firearms sales per event.

Jeannine Poulin Stephen Poulin Treasurer

Arthur & Lilla Julia Founders

Today, based on annual sales, our auction house (Poulin’s) is one of the top 4 firearm auction houses in the world. Our established impeccable reputation for honest & fair dealings with both buyers and sellers has been instrumental to our continued growth. We offer a unique 30 business day limited guarantee that provides a greater level of confidence from buyers. After Jim Julia’s last auction we are now the only auction house in the firearms auction industry that offers this incredible guarantee.

Our recent purchase of Jim Julia’s state-of-the-art auction facility and offices will now provide us with over 50,000 square feet of climate controlled and secure space dedicated to the promotion, presentation and efficient handling of fine firearms collections.

I could not be happier continuing to offer quality auctions in our family’s auction facilities. The presentation and atmosphere has been described by many as “electric”, “exciting”, “inviting”, & “comfortable”.

The streamlined handling of collections will continue to allow us to offer the best value to consignors and buyers in the firearms auction industry. Our seller’s commission is the most conservative in the industry. We regularly offer our

0% or better seller’s commission to clients who are taking advantage of our aggressive marketing campaign and ultralow seller’s commission.

Arthur Julia taught the family to be honest, modest & fair. As he would explain to me “You do not need to get rich on every consignment. Just make sure that you are pointed in the right direction and look at the big picture.” I hold dear to those words and many others that he shared with me and look forward to continue presenting phenomenal collections and auctions to our clientele.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, thank you to all of my family and team that has been instrumental in developing our business, & thank you to my mother and father for everything that you have done to get us to where we are today.

Sincerely,

Nick Poulin

ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS Spring Premier Auction

May 2024

If you are interested in more information about consigning a single item or an entire collection, we would very much like to discuss with you the methods and strategies to generate you, the consignor, the greatest return.

THE POULIN & JULIA FAMILY DIFFERENCE

•

Reputation

Continuation of the sterling reputation for honest, straight forward business relationship with both buyers and sellers alike that catapulted the Poulin & Julia family to the forefront of the firearms auction industry.

• The Best Rates In The Industry

The Poulin & Julia family provides the most competitive commission rates in the industry. Including 0% or better seller’s commission on expensive items and valuable collections. In many cases our consignors have netted thousands, and in some cases hundreds of thousands of dollars more than what they would have achieved if they had gone with other auctioneers’ standard rates.

• Finest Expertise

We utilize over 250 years of combined professional consultant experience and an additional three-generations of marketing expertise of nearly $1 BILLION in combined total sales by the Poulin & Julia Family. This benefits both the buyers and sellers as it ensures the sellers get the maximum return for their goods and the buyers can trust the descriptions to be accurate and honest.

• Unique Auction Description Guarantee

We utilize honest, knowledgeable and detailed descriptions with the most comprehensive guarantee, building the highest level of confidence from bidders and generating the greatest return for consignors.

•

Presentation

Building interest and enthusiasm from potential bidders is crucial for achieving the maximum value for our consignors. Utilizing the finest detailed photography, catalog design and state of the art auction facility generates the highest level of excitement from potential bidders & the best results for your collectibles.

• Consignors First

Our business model functions through our consignors’ interests. On only a rare occasion do we sell items that we own. Almost everything that we offer comes directly from consignors. This aligns all our interests with the consignors and focuses our attention on promoting and marketing their goods with their best interests in mind.

• Additional Poulin & Julia Family Benefits

Fully insured, numerous bidding options available, complimentary consignment pick up for expensive items and valuable collections, massive client base of international and domestic clientele & extremely aggressive marketing campaign.

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions Please Read

1. DESCRIPTIONS: We have attempted to make a consistent effort in cataloging and correctly describing the property to be sold. Should the need arise, we will make verbal corrections and provide additional information at the time of sale. A correction to the printed material announced by the auctioneer during the auction takes precedence over printed descriptions. The printed catalog descriptions carry a limited 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. Several examples: If we call a Colt a Winchester. Or if we state the firearm is in original finish and it has been re-blued. Percent estimate of finish is an opinion and may vary from individual to individual, so this would not qualify.Not every item included in this auction has been completely disassembled to verify internal component’s origins. However, if we have made the statement that the item is “all matching” or “internal numbers match”, we guarantee that this information is accurate. If an item’s description does not list the status of the internal components, we do not guarantee that they are original, matching or that they are period. If you would like additional information concerning internal components of a firearm that does not mention the internal components in the description, please contact us at 207-453-2114 and our consultants will be happy to assist you at their earliest availability.

This limited guarantee is limited to what you paid for the item from us and not what you expect to get if you had sold it.

Note: It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to satisfy themselves on the age, authenticity, condition, description and value of each lot before bidding. This includes all bidders whether they be here at the live auction, absentee, phone or internet bidders.

1A. FOR PURCHASERS WHO HAVE ITEMS SHIPPED TO THEM: Should there be a major discrepancy as listed in Item 1 above, a refund may be arranged and the buyer would need to make arrangements for the return within 30 business days of the auction date as consignor’s payments are sent out on the 35th business day after the auction. ANY REQUESTS MADE FOR A REFUND AFTER 30 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE AUCTION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please pay promptly to ensure that you have time to inspect your purchases. If we do not have all of your payment, paperwork or credit card information for the items to be shipped by the 10th business day after the auction you could be jeopardizing your ability to qualify for a refund. Shipments can take 1-2 weeks from the time we receive the entirety of your required payment and paperwork to process and ship due to the volume of clientele that we are processing after the auction. We are not responsible for any liability with the descriptions if we have not received everything that we need to complete the transaction in time for the items to be shipped to you. NO PARTIAL REFUNDS.

1B. FOR LIVE BIDDERS: It is expected that you have examined the items before you purchased them and that as you pick them up, you will re-examine them one last time. If there is a problem regarding condition, it is expected that you would notify us immediately before leaving the auction facility. Also, please check to make sure all components to your lots are there. All possibility of a refund is null and void once you have left our facility with the item(s).

2. POULIN ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS, INC. WOULD

LIKE TO MAKE YOUR BIDDING EXPERIENCE AS

PLEASANT AS POSSIBLE: Whether you are bidding live, absentee or by phone, we ask that before you bid in any manner that you satisfy all your questions, so that you may feel confident in placing your bids with us. All the items we offer have been preowned, loved, handled and used. Keeping this in mind, we suggest you call us with your inquiries. Please call prior to the first day of the auction, at least 48 hours or sooner, to get any questions and/or damage reports available on the items that interest you.

3. THE AUCTIONEER IS THE SOLE DETERMINANT AS TO WHO IS THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER: At the Auctioneer’s discretion he may re-offer and resell the article if a dispute arises. Auctioneer’s sale recording shall be conclusive as to who was the successful purchaser and the purchase price. If there is no apparent interest in an item (1/3 of catalog low estimate) or an appreciable opening bid, (when no catalog is printed), the item will be passed from the block by the Auctioneer and will not be re-offered again until possibly at a later date.

4. 5.5% SALES TAX must be charged to all successful bidders.

* Maine residents who do not present a valid ANNUAL RESALE CERTIFICATE at the time of registration will have to pay the 5.5% sales tax. NO EXCEPTIONS.

* Under Maine law, items to be shipped within Maine will have the tax applied.

* If you reside in the state of Maine, but maintain an out of state tax number, you must pay sales tax. This is Maine law.

* Out of State residents. If you are not a Maine resident, we require a copy of your resale certificate. Due to the recent Supreme Court ruling, items shipped to some out of state residents may be charged sales tax, if your state requires our company to collect the recipient’s state sales tax.

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions

Please Read

5. BUYERS PREMIUM 21% will be applied to all property sold to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price and is therefore subject to applicable state sales tax. A 3.5% discount is given to those paying by Cash, Money Order or Pre-approved Check, Wire.

5A. Poulin Live Internet Bidding Platform Participants: Participation through Poulin live internet bidding platform incurs an additional 1% fee based on the hammer price for the lots that bidders are successful on.

5B. Proxibid, I-Collector, Invaluable, Auction Zip & Live Auctioneers are internet bidding services that are provided by separate companies that hosts our auctions. There is a 3% charge to use their services. This amount is added to the Buyer’s Premium on your invoice.

Buyer’s Premium Breakdown

Fee

INTERNET PLATFORM BIDDERS:

Who are Using Proxibid, Auction Zip, Invaluable, I-Collector, Live Auctioneers - There is a 3% Charge to use their Services

6. RESERVES: Occasionally an item may carry a conservative reserve. Therefore the auctioneer retains the right to bid on behalf of the owner. We will tell you if an item carries a reserve should you inquire.

6A. AUCTION STAFF MAY BID COMPETITIVELY ON ITEM OFFERED FOR THEIR OWN PURPOSES.

7. NAMES OF CONSIGNORS ARE CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL and will not be given out unless we have prior approval from the consignor to do so or if the auctioneer deems necessary.

8. PAYMENT: All items are to be paid for in United States American Funds. We accept Cash, pre-approved checks, Visa, MC, American Express, Discover & wire transfers. All items must be paid for in full before being removed from our facility. All fees associated with the cost of a wire transfer or bank check are those of the purchaser.

* Must have valid driver’s license when paying by charge cards & checks.

* Checks are to be pre-approved by auctioneer prior to the auction (at least 2 business days before auction, NOT the day of the auction). A letter of reference from your bank is recommended to those who have never done business with us before. The auctioneer reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by checks that have not been pre-approved until we can see that the check has cleared the bank. It is our policy to hold merchandise on all first time buyers, due to our bank’s recommendation of 10 days, until the check has cleared the bank. (This enables the check to clear the bank and if it does not, then it gives them the time to notify us via mail).

* There will be a $25 fee charged for all returned checks.

* Third party checks are not accepted.

Note: Delay in payment, means delay in shipment to you. Delay in shipment to you could mean you lose all possibility of a return, so please make a prompt payment. The speediest forms of payments are credit cards or bank checks.

Firearms

Buyer Terms & Conditions Please Read

Personal or Business checks from first time buyers will hold the shipment up for 10 business days until checks have cleared the bank. This could jeopardize the warranties of the descriptions if the shipment exceeds 18 business days.

9. OUT OF COUNTRY BUYERS:

9A. Payment must be in the form of either Wire transfers or Checks (made out in United States funds). Credit cards are only accepted for the shipping process. All fees associated with the use of a wire transfer are the responsibility of the purchaser. This includes the $25 fee that Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. is charged by their bank for the international wire transfer.

9B. All firearms (this includes all antiques, curios or modern firearms), plus edged weapons and any item that has a portion of an animal (ivory, etc..) must go through either an exporter or another FFL dealer that supplies this service. We, Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc., will not ship any of these items out of the country without the use of an exporter.

10. AGENTS:

NON-FIREARMS AGENT: If you are registering or executing a bid for someone else, please bear in mind that you are responsible for the settlement of that account with us regardless of whether the person you’re executing or registering for pays you or not. We do not accept third party checks.

FIREARMS AGENT: You must have an agents letter registered with us before bidding on behalf of someone else on a Modern or Curio firearm.

1. According to the ATF lawyer in Boston – if you are representing some other FFL as an agent, you must have the following to qualify:

2. You must have a letter from the FFL Holder you are representing.

3. Your agent letter must be on the company’s letterhead.

4. Must be typed.

5. Must be signed by the FFL Holder.

6. Must be accompanied by a copy of the FFL.

7. Must state that you are an employee for the FFL Holder.

8. Must be dated.

Please Note: If you do not have a “completed” letter with ALL of the above requirements you will not be able to represent another FFL Holder in this capacity.

11. TITLE: A title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer or when announced as sold by the auctioneer.

* The auctioneer is the sole determinant as to who is the successful winning bidder.

* It is then the responsibility of the buyer to make full payment prior to removing the items from the premises.

* It is both the buyer’s risk and expense for removal and must be made at the conclusion of the sale unless other arrangements are made with Poulins Antiques & Auctions, Inc. All items to be packaged by the purchaser, unless the items are to be shipped.

* If an item(s) cannot be removed on the sale date, storage may be arranged for an agreed amount of time. A fee of $25 a month – per item will be charged for any item(s) being left in our facility longer than 30 days from auction date. ALL ITEM(S) left will be at the purchaser’s risk. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. is not liable for any damage or loss occurring during storage on behalf of the purchaser. Items will not be released to the purchaser until all storage fees and any other balance due to Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. are paid in full. Fees continue until the balance has been paid in full.

* IF CONTACT CANNOT BE MADE WITH THE BUYER TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAYMENT AND SHIPPING WITHIN 18 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION THE AUCTIONEER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO OFFER THE ITEM TO THE UNDERBIDDER.

12. THE BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE TO HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE AS TO WHETHER THE ITEM THEY ARE BIDDING ON IS LEGAL FOR THEM TO POSSESS OR IMPORT INTO THEIR RESIDENT STATE OR COUNTRY: If a buyer purchases an item that is either illegal to possess in their resident state or will not be cleared through customs, the buyer is responsible for the purchase and will not be issued a refund. The item determined illegal in their resident state or country will be offered in the next auction and a seller’s commission and restocking fee will be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the item(s) resold on behalf of the purchaser.

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions

Please Read

NOTE: Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. will not change the name or amount on an invoice, or alter any paperwork in any manner for any item.

13.WITHDRAWALS: We reserve the right to withdraw any property before the sale and shall have no liability for such withdrawal.

14. ABSENTEE & PHONE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED AT POULIN: Absentee bidding is a free service we provide to our customers. Bidding on items shows that you agree with all terms & conditions of bidding.

* We accept bids from International Countries, with the exception of sanctioned Countries.

* We accept Absentee & Phone bids with the condition that bids are written clearly and that a lot number & brief description of each lot is written out. (i.e.: Lot 101 – Colt Woodsman Revolver – $850.00). It is necessary that this format is followed to be sure that we can check for accidental errors that are made by the absentee bidders with an incorrectly written lot number resulting in the purchase or bidding on an incorrect lot. PLEASE NOTE: IF A BIDDER MISIDENTIFIES A LOT NUMBER OR ITEM THAT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON RESULTING IN THE PURCHASE OF THE LOT(S) IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE EVEN THOUGH HE MADE AN ERROR WHEN BIDDING ON THE LOT(S). Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for these errors with absentee bids.

* Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. shall not be held responsible for any failure to properly execute an absentee or phone bid whether it be due to equipment failure, lack of description on bid form, clerical error, loss of connection or failure to hear or understand the bidder’s directions, etc.

* Absentee and Phone bidders must review their bids for correctness prior to submitting their bid(s). If you supply an email address, when the bids are processed here, you will then be sent a copy of your processed bids. Please review this and determine if any corrections should be made. Notify us immediately with any corrections or changes you may have. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. will not be responsible for errors in absentee bids.

* If you do not receive confirmation by email/phone within 24 hours of submitting your bids please, contact our office. We would hate to have you miss your items because we did not receive your bids.

* At times we may make a verbal correction from the block at the time of sale. In this case absentee bids left on an item will be considered void unless we can confer with the bidder prior to the item being sold.

* All absentee and phone bids must be accompanied by a credit card in order to secure bids.

* Invoices will be emailed out within 24 hours of the end of the final auction day.

*NOTE: If for any reason the invoice and any shipping and handling fees are not paid within 18 business days of the auction date the credit card will be charged the full purchase amount due to Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. By placing absentee bids, phone bids, internet bids or registering for live bidding in person, you are authorizing Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. to charge the card provided for any purchases made and any fees that are associated with the purchase including but not limited to shipping, handling, insurance & storage.

Disclaimer: Any advice or opinions provided by Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. or its employees are given strictly as a courtesy and are not a warranty of condition, authenticity, age, attribution or description of said property.

14A. ABSENTEE BIDDING:

* Absentee bids must be in by the start of the auction. Please try to get them in at least by 5:00 PM EST the day prior to auction. If you wait and place your bids just moments prior to the start of the auction we do not guarantee that your bids will get placed.

* We do not accept +1 bids.

* We accept bids that end in 0 or 5 only. Bids that are placed in amounts such as $501.00 or $500.01 will be lowered to the closest amount ending in 0 or 5. We will never raise a bid higher without permission from the bidder.

* Bid advances are taken at the discretion of the auctioneer. Miniscule advances will not be accepted and will be rounded down. Typical advances are 5-10% of the current bid level.

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions Please Read

* A staff member will competitively bid for the absentee bidder. We let the audience start the bidding unless there is more than one bid at the book. If there is more than one bid then the bidding will be started above the under bidders. Example: We have a bid for $1500 and one at $3000. The bidding will then start at $1600 and will then be bid competitively to the limit the absentee bidder set. For this reason it is possible that an absentee bidder may get their item for much less than what they bid. In the case of two bids being the same amount the bidding will start at that amount and the winner shall be the person who left the bid first.

* Please note: Being the first ABSENTEE BIDDER does not guarantee that you will be the winning bidder if the floor, phone or internet bidding ties during the live auction. The auctioneer is the sole determinant as to who is the successful bidder. The date and time that you submit a bid only determines the winning bidder between two absentee bidders with the same amount participating through the same method or platform.

* We do our best to execute all bids correctly however, errors are made at times. In the event of an error of omission or failure to properly execute a bid, the auctioneer shall not be held liable.

* All left bids are considered confidential, and as such the names of the absentee bidders and the bid amounts will not be given out.

* Please call prior (at least 48 hours) to the 1st day of the auction to get any information or inquiry reports pertaining to the items.

* We will not accept a bid that does not have an amount associated with it. We have had people on occasion tell us to buy the lot for them no matter what it goes for. We suggest that you place a bid substantially higher than the estimate and what you would be comfortable in paying for it. We do not want to be responsible for your personal choice of amount.

14B. PHONE BIDDING:

* Phone bidding is allowed, when available, only under pre-arranged conditions determined by and discussed with the auctioneer prior to the auction.

* All requests for phone bidding should be made before 5:00 PM EST, prior to the day of the Auction to be sure we can accommodate you within the phone schedule. After this point we will only accept absentee bids.

* All bidding by telephone is solely at the risk of the bidder.

* We reserve the right to reject bids on items that we feel may be too difficult to explain by phone.

* To be a Phone Bidder you must be willing to start an item for 1/2 of the low catalog estimate or $100.00, whichever is the greater.

* Please note: The employee calling you may be calling from a personal cell phone not belonging to Poulins. Because of this it may not show on your caller ID as Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. Please do not attempt to contact the telephone line that has contacted you for phone bidding services, they will not answer. If you have any questions during and after the auction, please contact 207-453-2114 to reach an office staff member.

* Also Please Note: Please call in advance (at least 48 hours) of the auction if you need conditions or descriptions of the items. Staff members who are calling to handle your phone bids will not be able to answer questions pertaining to condition or description during the auction.

* The staff member that will be on the phone with you during the auction will be very busy concentrating on the current lot, so as not to miss your item that you are interested in. EMPLOYEES ARE DISCOURAGED FROM DISCUSSIONS DURING THIS TIME SO THAT THEY DO NOT MISS THE ITEM YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. Any discussion that takes place can and has interfered with customers bidding in the past. Our employees will be polite and talk to you, but please keep in mind that this could cause them to lose track of your item and consequently miss your bid. We would not want that to happen, so we have asked our employees to keep all conversations extremely brief.

* If you would like to add another lot to your bidding, we will TRY to accommodate you but regrettably may not be able to because of other bids that are already arranged in our system and because of time constraints.

* Phone Bidding Procedure: An appointed staff member will confidentially bid for the Phone bidder. An employee will identify

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions Please Read

themselves to you and explain that the Phone bidding will commence when the live floor bidding starts to slow a bit. It is simply moving too quickly to ask for an amount when bids are flying. They will then tell you the amount the auctioneer is looking for. Please answer quickly, loudly & clearly either YES or NO. It can be difficult to hear over the auctioneer so speak loudly. Once done the employee should then Thank you for participating and explain that someone will be calling, emailing or mailing you an invoice after all the days of the auction is done. They will then exit fairly quickly unless you have another bid that will take place within the next 5 items. We apologize if the quick exit seems to insult you in any way, but the employee will be responsible for other phone calls and also will not know the answers to payment, shipping or who will be handling your other bids if any.

* Cover Me Bids: To help ensure that you don’t miss out on an object, some people like to place a cover me bid at the time they make phone bid arrangements. No system is perfect and sometimes it is impossible, for one reason or another to get through to the client on the telephone. A “Cover Me Bid” is a bid left only with your phone agent. If he/she cannot get through to you on the phone, they will bid up to that amount on your behalf. The only way they execute this bid is if they cannot get through to you.

* Stop Point Bids: A staff member will contact you within 3-5 items prior to the item that you are interested in bidding on. We ask that you consider a “Stop Point”. This is a designated amount you wish the staff member to bid up to on this item for you. Because of the noise level that occurs during an auction, this creates less confusion on the phones for us and our customers. Once they reach this “Stop Point” amount they will then query you for the next desired amount that the auctioneer is asking for. You can then bid higher or stop if you so desire

15. INTERNET BIDDING: Live internet bidding is available with Auctionzip.com, Invaluable.com, Proxibid.com, and iCollector. These are separate companies that are not owned by Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc.

* You must submit a credit card with them when signing up to bid. These card numbers are not supplied to us. You will have to contact our office if successful and submit your credit card information to us.

* These are bidding services that are provided by separate companies that host our auctions live. They charge 3% to the buyer who utilizes their services. This charge will be added to your invoice Buyers Premium.

* Review all lots that interest you at least 24 hours prior to the auction. Sometimes we find a “change” in condition or listing. We cannot notify each person individually, so what we do is remove the photo and place a statement “No bids accepted online. Please call office to place bids.”

* Please Note: These online platforms tell you when you are the highest absentee bidder. This is only within their platform. AuctionZip, Invaluable, Proxibid, & iCollector do not share bid information and so they do not compare your bids with each other or with bids that we have taken in. If they tell you that you are the highest bidder that is only within their platform, not others.

* IMPORTANT: ALL LIVE INTERNET BIDDERS MUST READ THIS DISCLAIMER:

Live internet bidding is a fast paced process and can be very fun. However, problems can arise during the process that can result in a purchase or bid being accidently enacted by the buyer or some entity. This could be that your internet/computer speed or a lag in the connection may cause your computer to slow down and then all of a sudden, the computer may catch back up, causing the bidding to “jump” to a level that you are unprepared to bid. It could also be that your cat, dog, 2 year old or Martians from a far distant planet in a galaxy far, far away enacted a bid that you were not prepared to place. No matter the reason that may come up it is the responsibility of the bidder to pay for the purchase regardless of the reason. The bidder must log in with their personal log information and in doing so understands the risks that they are taking by participating in live internet bidding and agrees to pay for any and all purchases. Any bids placed by your identity are your responsibility.

* If you place absentee bids on these platforms do not ask us to change or void these bids. We do not have control of your accounts within these platforms and so do not have control of your bids. You must change them yourself within your account. If you are having difficulty with this process, please contact the platforms that you are participating with for assistance. Most platforms require all changes to be done within 48 hours in advance of the auction start. Check your platform to make sure of the time frame and how to make changes when necessary.

16. NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESS: Only successful bidders are contacted. To expedite the process we ask that you fill out and send in the “Payment & Shipping” Forms as well as the copy of the FFL or C&R that you intend to use along with your bid sheets. If you are paying by Credit Card for your purchase, please make sure you check the appropriate box for this or remark

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions

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somewhere on your bid sheet that we are to charge your card for purchases as well as your shipment. If you have done this and included all your paperwork for your items, then your invoice will go right to shipping and be at the “TOP” of the shipping list. Otherwise successful bidders will be notified in one of the following manners:

A. EMAIL: If an email address is provided, we will email your invoice along with the shipping and payment forms for you to fill in. These will be sent to all successful bidders even if you have already supplied it with your bids. We apologize, but the computer program does not distinguish between who has supplied the necessary information and who has not.

B. FAX: If you do not have email, we can fax your invoice along with the shipping and payment forms for you to fill in.

C. U.S. MAIL: If you do not have email or fax machine, then an invoice will be mailed to the address you provided. This makes for a slow transaction which can lead to an expiration of any possible guarantee on the items you purchase.

17. INTEREST & DEFAULT: Payment is expected immediately following the sale. Any items not paid for within 18 business days of the auction, Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. retains the right and will charge the buyers credit card for the total amount due. Interest will be charged on all balances not paid at the rate of 1 1/2% monthly (18% APR) effective 18 days from the date of purchase/auction. Should the buyer not comply with any of the Terms & Conditions of Sale, the damage recoverable from the defaulter shall include any loss arising on the resale of the lot, together with the charges and expenses in respect of both sales as well as any legal or collection fees incurred. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. shall hold any money deposited in partial payment on account of any liability of the defaulted item.

18. PHONE INQUIRIES REGARDING YOUR SUCCESS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE AUCTION MAY BE DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. We apologize, but a large volume of customers pick up merchandise on these days and all personnel are handling them.

19. SHIPPING: Poulins makes every attempt to ship your goods in a timely fashion. Because of the high volume of items being shipped and delays that shipping carriers deal with, please allow 2-3 weeks for your items to be delivered after all paperwork and full payment is received and applied. We do not attempt to make money on shipping but neither do we wish to lose money on shipping. The following is our shipping policy and shipping/handling/box and insurance charges.

SHIPPING CHARGES:

* ASAP Orders: Are available on small quantities of 10 guns or less, however there is an additional charge of $50.00

* Hard Cases: There is a $20.00 charge for hard cases. These are usually used for items that have sold for $2000 or more. Or upon request.

* Handling charges: Handguns are $8.00 per gun. Longarms are $15.00 per gun. Miscellaneous items and larger Class III items will vary depending on material used and time it takes to package. Labor rate is $30.00 an hour on these other items.

* Insurance Charges: A rate of $8 for the first $800 and 95 cents PER each $100.00 after $800. This covers the Hammer & Buyers Premium only. This does not include shipping, nor does it include what you expected to get for the item if resold.

* Shipping cost: Carrier cost plus all firearms (including antiques) are shipped with adult signature required. Any item(s) shipped with a value of $1000.00 and up is shipped with signature required.

* Boxes: $7.50 per box used in your shipment. No charge if it is a free box supplied by the carrier. (We do not carry all box sizes from these carriers, only generally sized ones).

POLICIES:

*Multiple winning bids will be combined to save buyer money.

*We reserve the right to not ship an item if we feel that it is too fragile or bulky to be done safely. (i.e. Bronzes, frames, delicate and/or oversized items, etc.)

*We are happy to assist you in your shipping needs. Please understand that we will try to expedite your shipment when requested, but we make no guarantee that it can be completed in such a time frame as you may request or in the manner that you may request.

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions

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19A. HAZMAT INFORMATION:

* Aerial flares (Non-USCG Approved) are restricted in the following cities and/or states: All of Alaska; Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; All of HI; All of MA; NYC, NY; Bronx, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Manhattan, NY; Staten Island, NY; Queens, NY; Washington D.C.; APO & FPO Addresses, No PO boxes. Flares are considered hazardous material and they require an extra S&H charge.

* Other Hazmat items include primers in original boxes and smokeless gunpowder in original containers.

* HAZMAT DISCLAIMER: Commercial Carrier (FedEx) charges a $30.00 handling charge for each package containing Hazardous Materials. Hazmat items will be shipped via FedEx Ground only. NO 2nd Day or Next Day shipment on Hazmat items or ammunition. If you have any questions please call: 1-207-453-2114.

*Note: We will not declare an item as something other than what it is, change the name on the invoice, or declare an item to be of lesser value than what was paid for it. We will not break the law in a description or on a value so that an item can get through customs.

20. ANY LEGAL DISPUTES: Any legal disputes arising from this auction shall be settled in the court system in the State of Maine. The Maine Uniform Commercial Code, Title 11, Section 2 – 328 applies to this auction sale.

21. MAINE AUCTIONEER RULES AND REGULATIONS: These are regulated by the Maine Board of Licensing of Auctioneers, 35 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333.

22. LISTING SUBJECT TO OMISSIONS AND ERRORS

23. WARNING!! ALL FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN THIS AUCTION ARE SOLD AS COLLECTOR ITEMS. THEY ARE NOT EXAMINED, TESTED OR WARRANTED BY POULIN ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS INC., ITS CONSIGNORS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS AS TO THE SAFETY AND SHOOTABILITY OF ANY FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION INCLUDED IN THIS AUCTION. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT ALL AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS ARE CHECKED FOR SAFETY BY A COMPETENT GUNSMITH BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO FIRE ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION. BY AGREEING TO THE TERMS & CONDITIONS YOU ARE RELEASING POULIN ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS INC., ITS CONSIGNORS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS FROM ANY LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH INJURIES, DAMAGE OR DEATH THAT YOU, ANY PARTY, ANY PROPERTY OR ANY PERSON MIGHT INCUR FROM THE ATTEMPT TO FIRE ANY FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION PURCHASED FROM THIS AUCTION.

24. STEPHEN POULIN AUCTIONEER’S LICENSE: NUMBER 1115

25. BIDDING ON ARTICLE(S) INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ALL OF THE TERMS & CONDITIONS TO THE BUYER: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO THE CONDITION, AGE, AUTHENTICITY, LEGALITIES AND VALUE OF AN ITEM BEFORE BIDDING ON IT.

Remember, it is your responsibility, prior to the purchase, to make certain that you may legally purchase and possess a Class III gun or item.

Class III Policy Please Read

Collecting Class III Weapons can be a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. In the United States, many but not all citizens of the U.S. have the right to purchase and own machine guns. This is true in most states of the United States, but not all states. It is your specific responsibility to determine your right to own and possess a Class III weapon before you bid on it. Once you have bid on a lot and won it, you are responsible for payment of that lot, regardless of whether you can own it or not. If you have purchased a lot and later find out that because of the state you live in or for other reasons that you cannot personally own it yourself, you will still be required to pay for the object and we will obviously have to sell it for you again at a future sale.

First and foremost, All NFA Rules Apply. All Class III firearms must be registered and properly transferred in compliance with BATFE rules. Class III Firearms we may be dealing with include the following: Machine Guns (MG), (Transferable, Pre-86 Dealer Samples and Post-86 Dealer Samples), Silencers, Destructive Devices (DD), Short Barreled Rifles (SBR), Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS) and Any Other Weapon (A.O.W.). If you are an individual who resides in an area where these firearms are legal, you may bid on these items. You are responsible for knowing your State and Local laws.

In order to complete the purchase of a Class III Firearm to a non-licensed individual, you will need the following:

• 2 passport photos

• 2 sets of fingerprints

• 1 ATF Form 5330.20 Certificate of Compliance and the appropriate BATFE Form completed in duplicate including the signature of your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. will supply all the proper forms upon acceptance of your winning bid.

If there are any State or local forms required you will be responsible for obtaining these.

Regardless of the specific type of Class III Firearm, completing the transfer to an individual usually takes approximately 90-300 days from the time they receive the completed paperwork. Transfer to a licensed dealer (FFL/SOT) is usually approximately 60-90 days.

If you are a non-licensed individual the BATFE transfer fee for all NFA firearms (Machine Gun, Destructive Device, Silencer, Short Barreled Rifle, and Short Barreled Shotgun) is $200.00 with the exception of those narrowly classified as Any Other Weapon (AOW) which has a transfer fee of $5.00. AOWs may include pen-guns, cane guns, and certain pistols with vertical front pistol grips. These fees must be paid to Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. before any transfer paperwork can be submitted to BATFE as well as any other outstanding balances related to your Class III firearm purchase.

Please look into your own particular state law ahead of time when contemplating a bid. For more specific ownership information on NFA firearms, please visit the website of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives directly at www.atf.gov. If you are an individual (Non FFL/SOT) and reside in the State of Maine, we can transfer the firearms to you directly on an approved BATF Form 4 (subject to above rules) if you are the winning bidder. If you are an individual who resides in another State, we will need to transfer the Class III firearm to a Class III Dealer in your State to complete the transfer with you. Please understand that there is usually an additional fee from this third party for them to handle your transfer.

WARNING

All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. They are not examined, tested, or warranted by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. consignors, employees, or agents as to shootability. Please be sure that you have any gun properly checked for safety by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any ammunition that it sells. All ammunition is sold as collectors items and is not intended for firing.

NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards

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Firearms Condition Categories:

1. Extremely Fine: All original with 98% finish, or better, brilliant shiny bore, very crisp mechanics, shows most original finish on bolt face and loading gate, etc. Terminology may also include “As New”, “Appears to be Unfired”, etc.

2. Very Fine: All original with 94/95% to 98% finish or better, crisp mechanics, bright to brilliant bore with no rust or pitting may also include “Shows Very Little if Any Use”.

3. Fine: All original with 90% to 94/95% finish or better, very fine to light surface rust or minor, scattered pinprick pitting tight functional mechanics, strong, bright bore with minor.

4. Very Good: Minor touch-up or very minor, small parts replaced with 80% to 90% finish, scattered minor, light rust or pitting slightly loose mechanics but functional, strong bore with some shine, light to moderate pitting.

5. Good: Minor touch-ups, visible small parts replaced with 60% to 80% finish, light or moderate rust or fine pitting, good and functional mechanics, strong rifling or smooth bore with moderate pitting.

6. Fair: Little to no original finish, minor or small major parts replaced, light to moderate pitting externally, functional mechanics, fair bore with heavy pitting but visibly rifling. Poor: No original finish, possibly some major parts replaced, loose but functional mechanics, active or heavy external rust, poor bore with heavy pitting and little or no rifling visible.

7. Relic: Heavy brown rust patina, broken or missing parts may or may not be functional.

Definitions of Mechanical Condition:

“Mechanics are crisp” means that the mechanical function of the firearm is nearly or exactly as it left the factory and functions perfectly.

“Mechanics are fine” means that the operation of the firearm is as it should be with no hitches or malfunctions to impede its proper use.

“Mechanics are functional” means almost the same thing but implies that they may be a little loose, worn and require careful handling.

“Mechanics need attention” means that there is something wrong that requires attention before the firearm can be effectively used.

Consultants for Poulin’s Firearms Auctions

James Julia, Neil Whitcomb, Bob French, Dave Sanders, Bill Taylor, Jeff Zimba, John Sexton, Malcom MacGregor, Leonardo Antaris, Ralph Wood, Ron Gabel, Matt Ducharme, Myles Welch and Marc Cammack were our consultants for this Firearms Auction. They have been in the firearms fields as gun smiths, consultants, and /or dealers for many years.

All of these gentlemen have worked closely with us to make a consistent effort in cataloging and correctly describing the property to be sold. Our intentions are to be as honest and fair as possible in our cataloging, giving a general description and idea of what the item is. We have tried to describe any possible problems with an item. If an error has been made please notify us and we will make necessary corrections.

Neil Whitcomb Ralph Wood

Dave Sanders Robert French Jeff Zimba John Sexton

Bill Taylor

Malcom MacGregor James Julia Matt Ducharme

Marc Cammack Myles Welsh

Things to do

Shopping

These quaint Maine towns offer an aesthetic shopping & dining experience.

Freeport

Hallowell

Bar Harbor

Portland Old Port

Guide Services

Maine has some fantastic guide services that are available. Whether you are interested in hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, or ATVs there are some excellent opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in ME.

Foliage & wildlife viewing

Interested in scenic views and chances of observing Maine wildlife? Here are some areas that we would recommend visiting.

Jackman

Greenville

Boothbay Harbor

Bar Harbor

Ogunquit

Camden/Rockland

Portland

Lodging

Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel (207) 873-0111

Fireside Inn & Suites (207) 873-3335

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (207) 873-2777

Hampton Inn (207) 873-0400

Lockwood Hotel (207) 660-0120

Airports

Bangor International Airport (50 Min. North)

Waterville Airport (10 Min. South)

Augusta Airport (30 Min. South)

Portland International Airport (60 Min. South)

American

Governor’s Restaurant

356 Main St. Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-0677

Purple Cow

6 Skowhegan Rd Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 453-1371

Flatlanda Diner

224 Skowhegan Rd Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 238-9300 ~ Closes 2pm

Five Guys

373 Main St Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 313-5458

Applebee’s

249 Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-6702

Asian

Pad Thai Too

400 Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 859-8900

Ming Lee

365 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-2828

Asian Cafe

53 Bay Street Winslow, ME 04901 (207) 877-6688

Mirakuya Japanese Steak House

150 JFK Plaza Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 616-0088

BBQ/Steakhouse

The Proper Pig

14 Common St Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 616-3975

Deli

BIG G’s

581 Benton Ave Winslow, ME 04901 (207) 873-7808

Italian

Amici’s Cucina

137 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 861-4440

Seafood

18 Below Raw Bar & Grill

18 Silver Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 861-4454

Restaurants

Specialty Dining

Front and Main

9 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 660-0130

Meridians

166 Main Street Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 742-0036

OPA

139 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207)859-3103

Heritage House 182 Madison Avenue Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-5100

The Oak Table & Bar 233 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 812-0727

Pizza

Sonny’s 146 Main Street Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 453-7624

Cappza’s Pizza

255 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-7770

Portland Pie Company 173 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 401-6200

Local Pubs

Silver Street Tavern

2 Silver Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 680-2163

Mainely Brews

One Post Office Square Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-2457

O’Brien’s Irish Restaurant & Pub 375 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-0111

Mexican

Buen Apetito 99 W River Rd. Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 861-4649

Cancun Mexican Restaurant 14 Silver St. Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-7400

SHIPPING INFORMATION

ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE THEY WILL BE SHIPPED, THIS IN c LUDES SHIPPING/HANDLING c HARGES.

SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S.

1.) All U. S. A. shipping charges are charged to a credit card.

2.) Shipping will be handled in the order that we receive payment in full AND all necessary paperwork.

3.) Costs for shipping will include the following:

(a) The carrier cost charged by your choice of carrier such as FedEx or USPS.

(b) Insurance - $8.00 for the first $800 and 95¢ per each $100.00 after $800.

(c) Handling charge to cover cost of labor & materials.

4.) It is your choice of carrier - Fed Ex or USPS. It is your choice on items (other than handguns) whether your items ship 3 day, 2 day, week, ground, etc.,

5.) ALL AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS ARE SHIPPED WITH ADULT SIGNATURE REQUIRED

6.) We reserve the right to refuse to ship and or insure an item we deem too fragile, delicate or bulky.

INSURANcE

Insurance – We use an outside insurance company to insure packages and the charge for insurance is $8.00 for the first $800 and 95¢ per each $100.00 after $800 OR by your own policy. Items will not be shipped unless you have insurance coverage. If you choose to use your own insurance we ask that you sign a waiver form. Please call our office to obtain this form.

OUTSIDE THE U.S. - SHIPPING & PAYMENT

Under no circumstances will we declare less value than the actual sale price on any shipments. Also we will not under any circumstances declare an item something other than what it is.

1.) All ITEMS MUST BE PAI d B y WIRE TRA n SFER OR CERTIFIE d BA nk CHEC k I n U.S. FU nd S.

2.) All firearms, edged weapons & any item that has a portion of an animal (ivory, etc..) must go through an exporter.

3.) If you have purchased item (s) which need to be exported to your country, the following names are reputable firms here in this country that regularly handle all shipping and export matters. Please contact them to make arrangements to receive your purchases after payment is made.

4.) Our insurance carrier will not insure any items shipped to foreign countries. All foreign customers must make their own arrangements for insurance.

SURE

www.simpsonltd.com

PH: 309-342-5800

41 DYNAMIc DR ScARBOROUGH, ME 04074 1-800-335-9996 (US cALLS ONLY) 00-1-207-797-3096 (FOREIGN cALLS) www.sureexpressworldwide.com

Firearm Transfer Conditions

All modern firearms, (excluding Class III & Foreign Purchases) may be purchased and taken possession of using one of the following options:

1. Handguns: Must be 21 years old. non-resident buyers must first pay for the lot before leaving the facilities. Then after returning home, make arrangements with a local firearms dealer in their resident state to send us a copy of the firearms dealer FFl license. Upon receipt of the copy of their license we can then package and ship (at buyers expense ) the handguns to the dealer. This is a federal law that must be complied with regardless of what state you come from. Maine residents may take possession immediately after completing the form 4473 and passing the nICS background check.

2. Long Guns: Must be 18 years old. Both residents and non-residents may take immediate possession of modern long arms by first paying then filing the ATF form 4473 and completing the nICS background check. Only exceptions are states that have laws governing otherwise. Such as a waiting period, special permit, etc,,

3. Antique Guns: May be purchased and picked up the day of sale by any resident or non-resident.

4. Must have a government issued photo ID that has a physical address. NOT A POST OFFIcE ADDRESS.

5. Special Note: In most cases the background check will take 2 - 3 minutes to approve or deny. Exceptions may take up to four days. All nICS decision are beyond our control. We are required to follow them.

6. Shipping: Shipping arrangements can be made on most lots. They can be shipped by one of several methods. There is a charge for packing and or crating. All shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the buyer. Please refer to pages following the absentee bid pages for more information. If you have any further questions on shipping after reviewing the shipping info page then please call.

7. Warning: neither Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc., consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearm in this catalog. All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. IF you wish to attempt to shoot them you must have the weapons examined by a competent gunsmith who will test the weapon for its shootability and also insure that the caliber of the breech is in fact the caliber it is thought to be. Since all firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items they are not examined, tested or warranted by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc., consignors, employees or agents as to shootability.

Tel #:1-800-872-4406 / 207-453-2114

Fax #: 1-207-453-2192

Email: info@poulinauctions.com

*** By completing the above information, I agree to abide by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. “Firearms, Terms & Conditions to the Buyer” as found on Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc website as well as in their catalog. Furthermore, I agree that if I do not make full payment within 18 days from last day of auction, that I authorize Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. to charge my credit card the full payment due them for my purchases.

*** I, ________________________________(Sign your name), desire to bid on the following items in Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. upcoming auction. The bids submitted by me are to be executed by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. up to, but not exceeding, the amount(s) specified on the bid sheet. (This amount does not include the Buyer’s Premium). I understand that all my bids will be executed and accepted subject to Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. “Firearms, Terms & Conditions to the Buyer”.

Please use the following card for my: Invoice____ Shipping____

Name on CC: ____________________________________________________________________

Address associated with CC:____________________________________________________________

Street Address _______________________________City_______________________State _______ Zip Code ________

Credit Card # __________________________________________________________ Exp. _______________

V # ( found on back of card) __________________ Type of Card : Visa ___MC ___ Disc ___ or Amer. Exp ___

Your Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________

Your signature is required above to pay by credit card.

Any purchases not paid in full within 18 days of sale will be charged to buyer’s credit card.

SHIPPING METHOD

All shipping charges are charged to a credit card.

PLEASE CHECK CARRIER:

FedEx______ (Ground Is Least Expensive For Longarms & Misc.)

USPS______Priority______ (Least Expensive For Handguns) Registered Mail________

Other___________

Your Account Number For Fed Ex _______________________________________________________

Other Comments or Directions: ______________________________________________________________

** If you choose to use your own Fed Ex account number a credit card must still be used to pay us for labor & materials. Please put the credit card number in the above credit card space.

** Handguns manufactured after Dec 31, 1898, can be shipped via FedEx or USPS priority or registered overnight.

** Due to commercial carriers’ recent policy changes, we recommend shipping antique firearms via USPS Priority.

** Modern & Curio Long guns may be shipped ground or a speedier service if you choose.

** You must have a FFL to have a modern or curio firearm shipped directly to you. We must have a current copy of your FFL in our records.

** ALL FIREARMS AND AMMO ARE SHIPPED WITH ADULT SIGNATURE REQUIRED.

SHIPPING ADDRESS

Check here only if shipping address is same as CC address:______________ (If same, no need to fill out form below.)

NAME: ___________________________________________COMPANY______________________________________

STREET:__________________________________________APT./SUITE#_______CITY:_________________________

STATE:__________________ZIP CODE:_____________TELEPHONE:_______________________________________

EMAIL:________________________________________Is this a business or a residential address? Circle one please.

WE WILL NOT SHIP AN ITEM TO YOU THAT IS ILLEGAL FOR YOU TO HAVE IN YOUR CITY, COUNTY, STATE OR COUNTRY.

If you bid on an item that is not legal for you where you live, you will be held responsible for all expenses pertaining to that item, this includes purchase price. Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. will not, under any circumstances, refund money or be held responsible for any purchases that the buyer makes that are not legal for him to own.

**** WARNING ****

All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. They are not examined, tested, or warranted by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc., consignors, employees or agents as to shootability or safety. Please be sure that you have any gun properly checked for safety by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any ammunition that it sells. All ammunition is sold as collectors items and is not intended for firing.

• Articles in the NRA’s American Rifleman magazine

leonardo M. Antaris, Md

Independent Firearms Consultant & Cataloger with Poulin Auctions

Terms & Conditions

leonardo M. Antaris, Md

Accepting his award for 1st Place display at the 2017 OGCA show for his display “Spanish Gold: The Art of Gold Damascening”

Be sure to check out Dr. Antaris’ collector guides on his YouTube channel Historic Investments

Magnificent Mausers, an Exploration of Unusual Pistols and Carbines, Feb 2018

In the Beginning: Semiautomatic Pistols of the 19th Century, Jan 2018

Chinese Broomhandles, Mar 2013

Spanish Broomhandles, Oct 2010

The Astra M400 (1921), Dec 2008

Publications and Achievements

• Co-authored textbook Vickers Guide: SIG SAUER (Vol. 1), 2020

• Published textbook Astra Firearms and Selected Competitors, 2009

• Published textbook Star Firearms, 2001

• Published textbook Astra Automatic Pistols, 1988

The Sladen Family

The Sladen family military archive is massive, starting with 3 generations of American heroes spanning the Civil War through current day. Service in the military has been a time honored tradition in America since the Revolutionary War and before. While patriotism has attracted many soldiers, only but a few make careers through all the trials and tribulations associated with military life.

• Joseph Sladen (1841-1911) started a military dynasty of 100 years, not a lot different from Lee or MacArthur, though more anonymous. This began with his volunteer Civil War service as a regimental clerk. This “clerk” would leave his tent and personally rally retreating troops at the Battle of Resaca, GA and receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions.

• His son, Fred Winchester Sladen, was a graduate from US Military Academy at West Point where Joseph was stationed during his post-Civil War military career as aide de camp to Superintendent General OO Howard. Fred Sladen would have a long military career including attaining the rank of Major General and winning every award possible, with the exception of MOH during WW1. Fred Sladen would be long time superintendent of West Point procuring Robert E Lee’s bed when he was Superintendent of West Point 1852-1855 among the massive artifacts collected in his long military career. This bed is being offered as lot #3396.

• Major General Sladen’s son Fred Winchester Sladen, Jr would also graduate from West Point, retiring in 1959 as a Brigadier General.

• Joseph Sladen Bradley, another grandson of Joseph Sladen, graduated West Point in 1919 retiring in 1956 with the rank of Major General.

• Caroline Sladen married USMA graduate John J. Bradley who retired with the rank of Brigadier General in 1926.

• Joseph Sladen’s only son, who did not embark on a military career, did serve as Major during WW1 in the Army Medical Corps. An outstanding physician, he founded the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

• The Sladen daughters married into other, older American families and archives date back to 18th century. Other grandchildren kept military careers alive as will be discovered in the 8000+ items in this incredible archive.

The archive is broken down into 25 lots and offered somewhat chronologically with the exception of the Captured North Korean Generals pistol which is being sold in Day 1 as lot 1268.

James B. Taylor

James B. Taylor was born in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 1938. James married his love, Sarah Williams Taylor, 63 years ago and together they have been blessed with two adult children, Dale Taylor and Karen Taylor de Caballero along with twin grandchildren age 13. James earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, University of Redlands, California; a Master of Arts in Geology, as well as an Executive MBA Program, both from the University of California at Los Angeles. His extensive career spans over four decades of technical and executive management in world-wide exploration, development and production of oil and gas, concentrated in Latin America, Southeast Asia, The Middle East and Russia/CIS. He received board directorships that have involved top-level decision making and performance strategies to upstream and downstream companies. When asked if there was a particular item that ignited his passion for collecting, James easily responds “I inherited my great-grandfather’s Officer’s sword.” His great grandfather was part of the 143rd Pennsylvania Vol. Infantry and fought during a number of battles including the Battle of Gettysburg. Throughout his entire collection, never has there been another item that has meant more to him than this sword.

James is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the American Society of Arms Collectors and various other Arms Collector groups. His other interests include Native American antique art, textiles, pottery and baskets. He also maintains an extensive collection of Spanish Colonial arms and accoutrements.

Poulin Firearms is extremely proud to have the opportunity to bring this remarkable collection to auction. Included in this offering, comprised of over 130 lots, are some rare, scarce, and historic examples that we know you will find as exciting as we do.

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Jerry Senter (1938-2023)

“Old Goat Gun Trader”

Born in 1938, Jerry lived his entire life on the same sheep farm in southwest Oklahoma. He travelled across the country in the 1950’s showing his Southdown sheep professionally His obvious love for the sheep-life lasted him a lifetime. On his farm, Jerry built a feedlot, raising and selling many breeds from coast to coast. As time passed, Jerry became one of the first farmers to obtain Boer goats when they were introduced into the United States from their southern Africa place of origin.

When Jerry was 9, he received a gift from his Grandfather, his very first rifle. This extraordinary gift triggered a lifelong love that molded Jerry into the man he became. For those fortunate enough to know Jerry and call him friend, they also called him the “Old Goat Gun Trader”.

Jerry became an entrepreneur of antique guns and a member of many gun clubs. His favorites were the Winchester 1873 together with Colt pistols. He followed this passion that drove him and as such, Jerry travelled for many years to gun shows all over the United States selling and trading rifles and pistols. He was well known at the shows and knew the answer to most gun questions that were asked of him.

Jerry loved to talk to anyone who would listen about his many lifetime adventures and share in his experiences. Jerry will be greatly missed at the shows but will always remain as “Old Goat Gun Trader”.

Poulin Firearms is exceptionally honored to have the opportunity to bring to auction the personal collection of Jerry Senter. We hope that you enjoy Jerry’s collection as much as he did and remember that we are all temporary custodians of these fine firearms.

Dale Benscoter

Growing up in an extended hunting and fishing family in northeastern Pennsylvania, Dale learned the ways of responsible gun and rod sportsmanship from his uncles and cousins from his early years. After his parents moved to central New Jersey, as a teen Dale continued to hunt and fish, and as a young adult, he became involved with several local hunt clubs—Shoshone Rod and Gun Club and 300 Game Club, among them—both of which he later led as president, positions he held for many years until the clubs were dissolved.

Dale belonged to the Winchester Arms Collectors Association, Forks of the Delaware Historical Firearms Society, Marlin Firearms Collector Association, New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs and several others gun owner-related groups. Often with his wife Sandra, he attended national and local gun shows, interested in meeting others with a similar passion for historical firearms and wanting to contribute the knowledge he acquired throughout his many years of collecting. He purchased and read countless books and articles, discussed them with other collectors and diligently applied what he learned as he built his collection. Eventually, he concentrated his interests in Winchester’s Models 42 and 12, especially those with engravings, carvings and elegant wood. Dale felt these pieces were not only utilitarian objects but also beautiful works of art to be admired and revered for their history.

Dale’s collecting extended well beyond firearms and into numbered Winchester authorized pen knives; hundreds of brochures, post cards, envelopes, gun oil cans and match books; display cases of boxed 22 caliber shells; and other related items. He loved to share his finds (and treasures) and their history with his family, friends and interested acquaintances.

Dale married Sandra in 1960. They had three children–John, Jessie Ann and James. In 1968, Dale and Sandra purchased their forever home in the historic neighborhood of Somerville, New Jersey, and raised their family there. In 1979, they bought Garden State Floor Tile Co., a wholesale flooring company, and together, they continued the business for 34 years.

Dale passed away in 2013. He hoped his collection or any part of it, when it was eventually sold, would make new owners as excited and proud as he was to have it in their possession. Things of beauty are to be shared with others.

RICK HUDAK

gathered at the arsenal at Harpers Ferry during the early decades of the 19th century can be clearly seen in these pistols and other arms created there.

Joseph Perkin, who honed his gunsmithing talents during the Revolution at the Rappahannock Forge in Virginia, became the most respected master gunsmith in Philadelphia by July 4th, 1788. In 1798 he was appointed superintendent of the “new” armory and arsenal being built at Harpers Ferry. He called upon contacts he had made in and around Philadelphia (Pennsylvania Dutch craftsman) to come to Harpers Ferry. These were the finest gunsmiths to be found anywhere in the New World. Perkin’s hand can be seen in the construction and fine silhouettes of the M1803 Rifle and the M1805 Pistol. Many consider them the most aesthetically attractive martial arms of all time.

While pursuing his interest in (and collecting) pre–Civil War US martial arms, Rick Hudak made a curious discovery. John Brown, the abolitionist considered by many historians to be “the most controversial 19th-Century American”, had lived for four years in Richfield, Ohio – where Hudak has lived most of his life – and where four of Brown’s children are buried in a cemetery located just across the street from Hudak’s home.

Hudak learned that Brown’s raid on the Harpers Ferry federal armory in 1859 was the climax of his antislavery actions and played a major role in the start of the Civil War. However, it was Brown’s occupation of the arsenal that exposed Hudak, a Civil War era gun collector, to the quality and historical significance of firearms made at Harpers Ferry. Passionately collecting them ever since, Hudak has forged friendships with some of the most avid collectors and knowledgeable experts of Harpers Ferry firearms. It was from these collectors that Hudak was able to acquire lists, one dating back to 1932, of known M1805 Harpers Ferry pistols, their locations, conditions, and serial numbers.

Interested in obtaining an example of one of these pistols, and finding no extensive information since Stuart Brown’s book, “The Guns of Harpers Ferry” published in 1968, Hudak began compiling a detailed and methodical listing of information for his own pleasure and reference. Combining the lists into one and adding to it, along with the dozens of high-resolution photos, and feedback from sharing this information, it became the inspiration for Hudak’s book “Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkin”.

Since its publication it has been well received among collectors and has become the “go to” source of information particularly for Harpers Ferry Model 1805 pistols. These firearms were hand made exclusively at Harpers Ferry, and only during the years 1806- 1808. There were only 4.096 produced and are highly collectable. The incredible skill of the truly gifted artisans

Deciding to de-access a portion of his private collection, Rick has entrusted Poulin’s Antiques and Auctions, Inc. to find new homes for his fine arms found in this auction- including select M1805 Harpers Ferry pistols. To find out more about this subject we encourage a visit to Hudak’s website Harpersferryarsenal.com.

Raymond Esola

Raymond Esola was born in Oakland, California. Because he suffered from asthma as a child, his family relocated from the city to the very small Northern California community of Cordelia, in the heart of the fabled Suisun Marsh, in the Pacific Flyway and widely known for its incredible duck hunting. Thus began Ray’s love affair with shooting. In the absence of a dog at his father’s duck club, he and his little brother were assigned the task of wading out in the characteristic shallow expanses of the ponds of the marsh and picking up the ducks. As he grew, he learned to shoot from his dad and also under the tutelage of the duck club keeper, a former market hunter on the San Francisco Bay who Ray always said was the finest wingshot he ever knew.

At an early age, Ray proved himself to be a naturally gifted shooter. He excelled at rifle and pistol competitions as a youth, but his true love and talent was as a hunter of both birds and big game. He developed into an extraordinary wingshot and an excellent duck caller. Ray appreciated and enjoyed the year round aspects of bird hunting, including pond management and blind construction. He successfully competed internationally in live bird shoots sanctioned by FITASC. His favorite big game experience was tracking and hunting the elusive mule deer in the Western states, primarily Colorado.

Raymond met and married his wife Christine, who became a medical doctor. They lived in San Antonio, Texas where their son Alex was born, then settled happily in Colorado. Along the way, Christine learned to shoot and assisted Ray in his gun collecting ventures. The whole family enjoyed shooting and hunting together.

Ray’s appreciation, knowledge and love for fine firearms grew from his vast experience with hunting as well as clay shooting, both trap and sporting clays. He started collecting firearms about 45 years ago, slowly accumulating pieces that interested him the most. Ray had a great respect for the beauty and function of

high grade shotguns, having enjoyed them in the field for many years. He was also fascinated by the contribution of firearms to the history of the development of the United States, leading to his interest in Colts and Winchesters.

Raymond took great pleasure in the experience of building his collection, and we are very proud to present his beautiful firearms.

Jon R. Thomas

(October 13, 1952 – March 15, 2023)

Known as Mr. Gun Sport, he was born at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, D.C., delivered, according to his mother, by the same doctor who delivered JFK.

Jon was the only child of Anna Mae (Taylor) Thomas and Robert Wilbur Thomas. He spent his first 12 years in Arlington, Virginia, a stone’s throw from D.C., where his mother worked at the Pentagon.

Jon recounted many stories about roaming the halls of the Pentagon on Saturdays and going through the filing offices where he read autopsy reports and looked through official biographies of Medal of Honor recipients. He would say that security was such that if his mom had wanted to sneak out any kind of documents in his Boy Scout yucca rucksack, she could have.

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, Ann and Jon pulled up stakes and headed to Randolph Air Force Base and bought a home in Schertz, Texas. It was there that Jon realized his dream of living in the wide-open spaces of Texas, complete with rattlesnakes, prairie dogs, cow skulls, and tumbleweeds.

Jon missed half his sixth-grade year due to mono. It was Ann Thomas to the rescue with a copy of The Shooter’s Bible and a copy of Gun Digest. Jon devoured them cover to cover and committed all gun knowledge to memory. He worked and saved two years to purchase a Belgian Auto-5 shotgun and a Savage 99 rifle in .270. During his high school years, he worked on a survey team so he could carry a .357 revolver.

He graduated early to enlist at seventeen in the Marine Corps. It was the tail end of Viet Nam. When the Drill Instructors at Camp Lejeune saw what an excellent marksman he was, they kept him stateside to train recruits in riflery. He was honorably discharged with the rank of -5 which he referred to as a “glorified grunt”.

After the Marines, Jon went to Sam Houston State University where he majored in playing pool and decided that college was not for him. He ended up clerking and gunsmithing at the Sportsman’s Bailiwick in San Antonio’s Alamo Heights area and progressed through the ranks. He started Thomas and Barrett Fine Guns in 1978 when he was twenty-six. When the partnership dissolved, Jon put his credentials out for hire. That brought him to Odessa in 1984 to manage The Sportsman’s Den on Andrews Highway. It was there that a young cowgirl came in to buy a rifle-and Jon was smitten. She was the first gal he had met who knew the difference between a rifle and a shotgun. He married Dolly Donaldson in September of 1985 (much to her sisters’ dismay) and they have shared a life of love and adventure for 37 years.

When Jon was handed his pink slip in 1989. It was no problemGun Sport Ltd. was born on a napkin in the kitchen of a small house on Crescent Drive. He made the gun show circuit-Houston, San Antonio, Denver, Las Vegas, Tulsa, Nashville-to acquire

inventory. building, and sales were by appointment only because of his gun show schedule.

A few years later he bought the larger building at Dixie and University where he opened a full retail showroom with normal business hours. Jon’s 1975 brown and white Chevy Blazer was the “Open” sign. Jon loved buying and selling quality firearms and educating anyone who was willing to learn about the shooting sports.

Jon was also a Life-Member of TGCA, #261, and was well known in the collector community. His knowledge and friendship will be missed, but his spirit carries on in those who he touched.

In 1993, after seven years together, Jon and Dolly welcomed Miss Sarah Ruth, a blue-eyed blonde-headed baby who looked just like her “Papa.”. His philosophy of child rearing was to lecture loudly and carry a big ice cream scoop.

On was an avid reader and history scholar. He studied the tactics of generals, the policies of diplomats, and the rudiments and progressions of civilizations. His keen memory kept a catalogue of historical figures, dates and places, and film quotes. It could be said that he was a Renaissance man. Jon Thomas enjoyed many hunting activities, but he especially loved upland bird hunting, travelling widely to pursue dove, quail, and Hungarian partridge. Though he shot all gauges well, he excelled with his personal favorite – a Grulla Armas matched pair in .28 and .410.

In 2019 Jon was diagnosed with Stage 4 renal failure and began 3 ½ years of dialysis. He kept his spirits high by electing evening dialysis so he could work at Gun Sport during the day. His recent 19-day hospital stay began with a blood infection that led to heart failure.

Jon had no trouble expressing his love for family and friends. He was a God-honoring man.

Jon leaves us with no question of his love. Semper Fidelis. Gun Sport Ltd. was a staple in the industry not to just those in Texas, but across the country. Poulin Firearms is exceptionally honored to have been selected to bring these firearms to public auction.

Jon R. Thomas

(October 13, 1952 – March 15, 2023)

The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd.

Owned by Jon R. Thomas

Zlatoust Engraving Art of Russia

The techniques and innovations of this art form have reached a pinnacle in the production of the knives offered for auction here today.

The technique using gold, silver, brass, and nickel in engraving on steel and ornamented with jewels and enamels is on full display in each of the knives and dagger being offered.

Founded in 1754 in the Ural Mountains in Russia, the Group opened an armory in 1815 which produced a variety of blade weapons including swords, knives, and daggers. At this time, Pavel Petruvich Anosov (1795-1851) a metallurgist and scientist arrived in the Zlatoust Region working with the Russian state mining and foundry operations; one of which was Zlatoust foundry and factory. Pavel rediscovered the formula for producing Damask steel. The process was lost again in 1906 but once more rediscovered and is now used in the blades of the Zlatoust Company.

The Schaaf brothers of Germany were master engravers responsible for improvements in the ability to apply various metals to form the inlaid and engraved artwork displayed in several museums and churches in the regions of Russia and Europe. Their work became part of the Zlatoust Company and have been developed to new heights of beauty and perfection. Ivan Bushuyev; a student of the Schaaf brothers, perfected a method for engraving that revolutionized the way in which the artwork could be bonded to the steel blade and further engraved, giving a three dimensional effect.

These are some of the discoveries and experiments that resulted in the unique and artistic examples you see here today. These knives are available in limited, and often one of a kind, exhibition quality. We hope you are successful in acquiring one of these investment pieces.

Please see the following lot numbers; Lot 1591, Lot 1592, Lot 1593, Lot 1594, Lot 1595, Lot 1596, Lot 1597, and Lot 1598 to view these exquisite and highly detailed Zlatoust knives being offered in this sale.

The Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox

Glen Earl Mattox, Jr., was born May 3, 1944 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, the son of Glen and Chloe Mattox. He passed away August 5, 2022 in Missoula, Montana at the age of 78.

After graduating from Kellogg High School in 1962, Glen joined the Army. After serving his Country for six years, he attended North Idaho College. After that, he worked for the telephone company, and was then employed by the Forest Service. In 1980, he married Hanh Nguyen.

Glen’s introduction to the gun world began at the young age of 15 when he was caught sneaking into his first gun show in Coeur d’Alene, ID. From that moment, he was hooked, and this quickly became a passion that would last his entire lifetime.

Glen loved wheelin’ & dealin’ and stories were told both by Glen as well as those who knew him. Glen always claimed that he borrowed $75 to buy his first gun which he swore he sold for $150. There are also eye-witness accounts of Glen selling a Gatling gun across the aisle for a 25% profit BEFORE he had purchased the gun from the other side of the aisle.

Glen was a long-time resident and business owner in Post Falls, Idaho. His passion for collecting drove him to create his Antique Gun Shoppe in 1974. He literally started it with nothing, and then gradually morphed it into more of a museum than a shop. Glen enjoyed putting the time and effort into what he loved and, from his hard work on the Gun Show circuit, he earned national recognition as an expert in Antique Arms, Military and Native American Artifacts. As such, Glen was ultimately cited by dozens of published resources in these fields.

Glen’s enthusiasm and knowledge in the field of collecting led him to become a member of many organizations including:

• Washington Arms Collectors Association, Life Member

• Oregon Arms Collectors Assoc.

• Texas Gun Collectors Association

• Colorado Arms Collectors Association

• Antique Bowie Knife Collectors Association

• Ohio Valley Military Society

• National Rifle Association

• Montana Arms Collectors Association

• Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association

• Weapons Collectors Society of Montana, Charter Life Member

Those who knew Glen, knew he lived life to the fullest, and he lived the life he chose. While traveling to a gun show, he “died with his boots on,” doing what he loved, and at the end, he was surrounded by his loved ones. He wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.

We are all temporary custodians of the relics and items we collect, covet, and surround ourselves with in our collections. We hope that these items from Glen’s collection find the next best caretakers to carry-on through time as this is surely what Glen would have wanted.

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Thomas Mulligan

(1938-2023)

Remembering a Lifetime Passion: The Journey of a Renowned Firearm Collector

Born in the picturesque coastal city of Long Beach, New York in 1938, Thomas Mulligan was a man whose roots were as captivating as the intricate designs etched into the vintage firearms he so treasured. Growing up as the youngest of four siblings, with two elder brothers and a sister, the echo of World War II and the sacrifices of his brothers in service, carved an indelible mark on his young soul.

Amid the gentle chaos of a loving family, where his father wore the proud uniform of a Long Beach police officer and his German immigrant mother nurtured a home infused with the aroma of home-cooked meals, Thomas found his first love - a BB gun that ignited a lifelong passion.

As Thomas blossomed into adulthood, a stint as a dedicated Fire Department lieutenant and the rugged life of an iron worker honed his resilience and focus. Each day was a foray into courage and commitment, attributes that seeped into his escalating interest in antique firearms. The boy who once aimed his BB gun with wide-eyed wonder, now tread the forests of northern New York with the graceful silence of a seasoned hunter.

Yet, it was in the hallowed halls of gun shows and amidst the tight-knit fraternity of clubs like the Northeast Arms Collectors where Thomas truly came alive. Every firearm was a narrative, every etching a sonnet, weaving the intricate tapestry of history, craftsmanship, and valor. Each piece was a relic of a bygone era, echoing the untold stories of soldiers, pioneers, and artisans.

Thomas Mulligan was not just a collector; he was a storyteller, a historian, and an artist who saw beyond the polished wood

and engraved metal. For him, the thrill lay in the chase, the unearthing of rare gems that whispered of times when bravery, honor, and craftsmanship were the unyielding pillars of humanity. Each piece in his esteemed collection is a testament to a lifetime dedicated to the preservation of history, a narrative richly woven, echoing the legacy of a man who saw, in the silent eloquence of antique firearms, the unuttered tales of valor and sacrifice.

As the gavel falls at the upcoming Poulin auction, every bid will be a tribute to Thomas Mulligan, a man who immortalized history through his coveted collection, a narrative that will continue to resonate through time, echoing the passion, honor, and indomitable spirit of a collector like no other.

become a premiere revolver company using the Rollin White patent. Winchester created the Henry rifle and a legacy of lever action rifles. Identified as New Haven model rather than Volcanic by absence of any Volcanic marking having only “NEW HAVEN CONN. / PATENT FEB. 14, 1854” on top of barrel. Unadorned brass frame (often seen engraved as well) with square butt walnut grips; left numbered 1610 (proper fitment as good as right) plus 1625 on right. CONDITION: Especially nice example with fine mechanical functioning. Brass frame is best appearing with dull patina tone. Grips have light handling marks and appearance of original varnish. Barrel assembly has spotty cleaned appearance; other metal components have properly aged patina. Bore is fair having typical light pitting throughout its barely twisting distinct rifling. Nice example of historically significant pistol. (01-24216/NW). ANTIQUE.

$6,000-8,000.

Lot 4002

Rare Henry Model

1860 Iron Frame

Lever Action

Rifle

tang. Smooth mechanics. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-24170/DS). ANTIQUE. $80,000-100,000.

4003. MARTIALLY MARKED HENRY CIVIL WAR LEVER ACTION ENGRAVED REPEATING RIFLE. Cal. 44 Henry Rimfire. S# 3056. Bbl. 24” octagon with integral mag. tube. Bbl. shroud rotates for loading. Brass blade front sight with graduated leaf rear sight. Left bbl. flat has U.S. sub inspectors Charles G. Chapman initials “C.G.C.” over “H”. Most of the 1731 rifles acquired by the government between 1862 and 1865 were in the S# range 3000-4200. Many were issued to the 1st Maine & 1st District of Columbia cavalry regiments. Brass action has generous coverage of custom added vine type foliate scroll with stippled backgrounds having straight line & wavy borders. Early style brass trapdoor buttplate has complimenting engraving at the heel. The straight grip walnut stock without swivel has a slight perch belly. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: binder containing 16 pages of photos & descriptions of this rifle as well as reprinted material pertaining to martially marked Henry rifles. CONDITION: very nice Civil War rifle. Barrel & mag. tube have an attractive patina appearance with small dents & marks. The brass exhibits a very pleasing mild patina. The stock finish appears to be original showing scratches, marks and small dents with spots of finish wear. Action functions smoothly. Dark bore retains partially visible rifling. (01-23329/DS). ANTIQUE. $30,000-40,000.

channel of stock along w/ stock & buttplate screws have matching S# 340. S# indicates mfg. in 1862 during the Civil War. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 4 piece iron cleaning rod held in stock compartment. CONDITION: brass receiver & buttplate exhibit a pleasing spotted patina w/ gold tones. Side plates & lifter have a mild untouched mustard patina. Bbl. & mag. tube have faded to an even brown showing scattered handling marks & spots. Stock shows evidence of a light refinish w/ scratches & marks. Left side of butt has a 3” crack extending from the center of the buttplate. Smooth mechanics. The bore retains good intact rifling w/ general light pitting. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: from the John Battaglia collection. Tag on back of buttplate is marked “Property of John Battaglia, Tulsa Oklahoma”. (01-24169/JJ). ANTIQUE. $30,000-40,000.

Lot 4006

as an independent engraver from 1863-1869 in Hartford, CT. It is widely accepted that Gustave young was only commissioned by Winchester to engrave a select few firearms making surviving examples absolute rarities. This rifle, being dedicated to an individual (John Freeman) as a sportsman in 1868 has features suggesting it as an independent work from Gustave Young. Since his work was not signed, attribution of Young engraved Winchesters is made through comparison of his unique Germanic scroll to known examples from his time as an engraver at Colt as well as Main spring boss on inside of lower tang is stamped “G” with small intersecting “T”, which is also found on Gustave Young’s gold plated 1866 that was sold at auction on Dec. 9, 2022; S# 25501. Bbl. 24” octagon. Sporting front sight w/ sporting leaf rear sight. Full length mag. 4th model brass action w/ some remaining original gold finish. The engraving consists of floral patterns on the forward sections of the frame w/ borders & scroll work on the remainder. Brass forearm cap & peak of buttplate have complimenting engraving. Fine Germanic style engraving is typical of that done by master

Mfg. 1869. CONDITION: finely restored carbine. Bbl., mag. tube & saddle ring retain 99% nicely polished reblued finish. Hammer & lever have very good restored case colors. Wood has very good finish. Brass receiver & buttplate show a pleasing mild patina. Bore retains sharp rifling. (01-23946/DS).

ANTIQUE. $20,000-30,000.

surrounding game scenes w/ a geometric border that extends to upper receiver & tang areas. Original band fastened carbine forearm. Replacement walnut stock utilizing the original brass carbine buttplate w/ engraving that matches the action. Mfg. 1882. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 3 piece cleaning rod held in stock compartment. CONDITION: bbl. & mag. tube have faded to a pleasing gray brown with scattered pitting showing wrench marks in breech area. The brass action shows a mild patina w/ dents on the follower & adjacent areas. Forearm has original finish showing gouges, dents & marks. Stock has worn finish showing numerous small dents & handling marks. Action has weak spring tension, the extractor is broken. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing general pitting. (01-23205/DS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.

and revarnished at one time. Dovetailed German silver blade front sight with dovetailed semi-buckhorn V-notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original “1-19-95” dated invoice from David’s Firearms, Ltd. of Gray, ME. CONDITION: brass frame retains a pleasing mellow patina overall, exhibiting some scattered marks from handling and storage. Barrel exhibits wear and thinning overall that shows through to a pleasing brown patina, with some marring on the edges around the breech, seemingly from disassembly. Magazine tube retains a mostly gray patina, with areas of darker discoloration overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting some scattered areas of pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but is otherwise very good overall. Stock exhibits a repair on the interior of the tang channel, with a section having been replaced and attached via an adhesive, with only the top half of the matching assembly number remaining. With standard production serialization ending at 170,100, this rifle makes for a very nice example of one of the last Model 1866 rifles that Winchester produced. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24028/MLW). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

4011. IMPORTANT AND HISTORIC ONE OF A KIND WINCHESTER 1873 MODEL ROOM PROTOTYPE RIMFIRE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH EXTENSIVE RESEARCH DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING CORRESPONDENCE WITH KNOWN FIREARMS AUTHORITY & AUTHOR, HERBERT HOUZE. Cal. 22 Long. NSN. This rifle exhibits features consistent with other prototype arms produced in the Winchester Model room circa 1875, 8 years prior to the start of Winchester 1873 22 Rimfire production. Prototype receiver is a cast iron modification of the original 4 side plate 1873 brass prototype receiver design in possession of the Winchester Arms Museum, which was the first 1873 prototype 44-40 rifle. Receiver modifications are as follows: dust cover flanges have been removed, dust cover stop screw has been plugged, rear edge contours have been altered & the safety sear hole has been plugged with a threaded pin. As is the case with this example, no Winchester prototype receivers were fabricated to accept the wood forearms found on production guns. As noted in letter from Herbert Houze, former Cody Firearms Museum Curator, to previous owner (see more below) “the design of the loading tube suggests that it is a precursor of the design patented by William W. Wetmore”. On December 30th, 1884, Winchester employee William W. Wetmore was issued patent no. 310,103 for “MAGAZINE FOR FIREARMS”. Mag. Tube appears to be one of Wetmore’s original tube designs which he modified from patent 57,508 wherein he added a stop ring. This was later improved upon by Jason L, Randall’s patent 343,492 on June 8, 1886. While the muzzle end of this mag tube is identical to the patent application drawings, the receiver end of the tube is actually very flimsy in design & construction. In notation from prior owner, it was Mr. Houze’s opinion that this design predated the patent application. Magazine tube appears to be fastened in place by a Flobert type barrel Band. Barrel is 21 7/8” round, steel, unblued & slightly tapered (7/8” at receiver to 3/4” at muzzle). This conforms to the barrel taper of the model 1866s produced at this time. Herbert Houze states in correspondence to prior owner that “The barrel markings are of the type found on the Model 1875 Winchester revolver”. Tangs are unmarked and show no appearance metal removal. Lifter is marked “22 Cal Long” and appears handmade to accept 22 cal. cartridges. Toggles are also handmade & fitted to more exacting specifications than standard production rifles. Light bluing appears on the toggle surfaces of the correct type for Model Room work for the time. “THE WINCHESTER BOOK” on page 95 indicates that all levers on Winchester rifles were cast with the spur in place. This lever has no spur yet shows no grinding or milling to remove the spur. According to Herbert Houze this would indicate this being a standard Henry lever as they were not cast with the spur in place. Top of oil finished walnut stock has a contour befitting the 1st model 1873 while the bottom contour matches that on the 1866 3rd model giving it a distinct appearance. Stock is fitted with a crescent steel iron buttplate rather than brass. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2 large binders of information including research file compiled by previous owner along with photocopies of various patents and letters from George Madis & Norm Flayderman (SEE WEBSITE FOR SCANS). Correspondence from known Winchester authority

Herbert Houze as follows: March 7, 1990 Dear Mr. ____: Your letter of February 25 addressed to the U.S. Repeating Arms Company has been forwarded to me for reply. The Winchester Model 1873 in your possession appears to be a prototype .22 caliber rifle utilizing a magazine of the type patented by William W. Wetmore on December 30, 1884 (no.

310,103) and improved by Jason L. Randall (Patent No. 343,492 of June 8, 1886). From the photographs you supplied, the rifle exhibits workmanship similar to other experimental Winchesters of the period. However, I would not be able to definitively state that is was, without personally examining the arm. Enclosed are photocopies of the patents mentioned above. I hope this information will be of some assistance to you. Yours Truly, Herbert G. Houze Curator Cody Firearms Museum. July 12, 1990 Dear Mr. ____. With respect to our conversation Saturday last, I am of the opinion that the 22 caliber Winchester rifle I examined is a prototype built upon a modified Model 1873 receiver using Model 1866 components. The receiver exhibits evidence of the following modifications… the dust cover flanges have been removed; the dust cover stop screw hole has been plugged; the rear edge contours have been altered; the safety sear hole has been plugged with a threaded pin. The barrel is of M1866 type but the barrel markings are of the type found on the Model 1875 Winchester Revolver. The finger lever appears to be from a Henry Rifle. The buttstock is of Model 1866 type. The work found in this firearm is consistent with that encountered on prototype arms made in the Winchester Company’s Model Room circa 1875. In addition the design of the loading tube suggest that is was a precursor of the design patented by William W. Wetmore. I hope this information will be of some assistance to you. Yours Truly, Herbert G. Houze Curator Cody Firearms Museum. Also included are the items used for display including an engraved hard copy of a letter from Herbert G. Houze, curator of Cody Firearms Museum along w/ a copy of the patent & patent drawing displayed in 4 glass-fronted frames. Another glass fronted frame has a drawing of an Indian & buffalo hunting scene on a Winchester rifle receiver. The rifle is displayed w/ mag. removed in a 47 3/4” by 24” oak case w/ glass lid. Rifle lays against a beige cloth interior that also displays a leather fronted Winchester belt buckle. CONDITION: metal has a gray appearance showing spots of light pitting & handling marks. Stock has age darkened finish showing numerous dents, scratches & marks. Action has good function. Moderately pitted bore retaining intact rifling. (0123890/BH). ANTIQUE. $15,000-25,000.

rifling. (01-23409/DS). ANTIQUE. $1500-2500.

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4018. WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF, (44-40). S# 19710. Bbl. 24” octagon. Sporting front sight w/ sporting rear sight having a replacement elevator. Full length mag. 1st model action w/ replacement thumb print mortised dust cover. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1876. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown showing scattered pitting & marks. Mag. tube shows dents. Wood has worn appearance w/ added finish showing numerous dents, scratches & marks. Forearm is missing a large chip on right side w/ smaller chips at action. Stock has an added wood repair at left of top tang w/ a small crack at the toe. Functioning action. Pitted bore

scratches, marks & small dents. Sound mechanics. Bore is generally bright w/ worn rifling showing spots of very light

a long crack on right side w/ small chips at action. Functioning action & set trigger. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. (01-23412/DS). ANTIQUE. $2000-3000.

sound rifling. (01-24159/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

$5,000-8,000.

rear sight and tang mounted Lyman aperture rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain a dark gray patina, with areas of dark oxidation overall. Bore exhibits scattered pitting and good rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from storage and handling, with a gouge on the left side of the butt. (01-23566/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

through to pleasant gray and brown patinas, with some spots of darker discoloration, and some areas of light pitting overall. Bore exhibits scattered areas of pitting and good rifling throughout. Stock and forend exhibit some scattered marks and small impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise are very good overall. (01-24232/MLW).

ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,750.

4027. WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF(32-20). S# 179570A. Bbl. 24” round w/ sporting sights. Full length mag. Walnut forearm w/ straight grip stock & crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1885. CONDITION: fine, retaining over 70% lightly faded original blue showing scattered freckling, light pitting & handling marks. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Sound action. Some screws show screwdriver distortion, one forearm cap screw is missing. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-24241/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,750.

4028. WINCHESTER 1873 EXTRA LONG 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF. S# 466749B. Bbl. scarce 30” octagon w/ full length mag. Combination front sight, polymer filler in rear dovetail w/ combination tang sight. Walnut forearm & nicely grained straight gripped buttstock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1894. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum records check detailing the following information, “Type: Rifle. Caliber: 32. Barrel Type: Octagon. Barrel Length: 30 inches. Trigger: Plain. Received in warehouse on February 15, 1894. Shipped from warehouse on September 10, 1894, Order number 21004”. CONDITION: metal has faded to a light brown appearance showing scattered spots of pitting. Sanded & refinished wood shows handling marks & small dents. Stock has a crack extending from left side of top tang. Good mechanics. Bore has a dark frosted appearance over worn rifling. (01-23416/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

4029. WINCHESTER 1873 EXTRA LONG LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF, (32-20). S# 512243B. Bbl. rare 28” octagon, 4” longer than standard. Combination front sight, sporting rear sight w/ combination tang sight. Full length mag. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter addressed to a Mr. Russell Malcolm detailing the following, “Dear Mr. Malcolm: The manufacturer’s data for Model 1873, serial number 512243, as extracted from the original Winchester records housed in museum, are as follows: Serial number applied on July 3, 1897. Type: Rifle. Caliber: 32. Barrel Type: Octagon. Trigger: Plain. Received in warehouse on November 5, 1897. Shipped from warehouse on November 6, 1897, Order number 21605”. CONDITION: over 30% blue fading to brown showing scattered light pitting w/ wrench marks near breech end of bbl. Unsanded wood shows wear, small dents & handling marks. Sound action. Lightly pitted bore retains worn rifling. (01-24247/DS) ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

“Serial number applied on August 04, 1903 / Type: Musket / Caliber: 44 / Received in warehouse on august 25, 1903 / Shipped from warehouse on September 18, 1903, Order number 13880”. CONDITION: Fine, all original. Over 75% dull blue blending with spots that have flaked to brown. Original wood finish shows some wear with scattered small dents & marks. Crisp action. Bright near excellent bore. (23-1404/DS). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

front sight w/

rare Winchester

marked 100-600 yards. Tangent leaf bar is graduated from 700-1000 yards. Full length mag. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1892. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing small spots of pitting & marks. Leaf sight shows pitting. Sanded & refinished wood shows dents & handling marks. Good action. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-23408/DS).

leaves

Wood furniture is very good as sanded and revarnished. (01-24206/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,600.

patina appearance w/ small spots of pitting. Refinished wood shows small dents & handling marks. Right side of stock has a long crack extending from the action. Good mechanics. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-23419/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

4031. WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL EXPRESS SIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF, (44-40). S# 405608B. Bbl. 24” octagon. Combination

the

6 leaf express w/ tangent leaf rear sight. Folding V notch

are

ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

4034. RARE WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL HEAVY BARREL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF. S# 335791B. Bbl. 2” longer than standard, 26” of heavy octagon measuring 1 inch across the flats at muzzle. Sporting front sight w/ replacement elevator adj. full buckhorn rear sight. Full length mag. Action features scarce single set trigger. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock of crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2 sections of original style 4 piece cleaning rod. Cody Firearms Museum records check detailing the following information, “Type: Rifle. Caliber: 44. Barrel Type: Octagon. Barrel Length: 26 inches Extra Heavy. Trigger: Set. Received in warehouse on April 10, 1890. Shipped from warehouse on April 10, 1890. Order number 10211”. Mfg. 1896. CONDITION: metal finish has a mottled gray brown appearance w/ spots of light pitting & handling marks. Refinished wood has dark appearance. Forearm has a long crack along left side of bbl. Action & set trigger function properly. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (1-23421/ DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-2,750.

4035. WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION SRC. Cal. 44 WCF. S# 350389B. Bbl. 20” w/ graduated leaf carbine rear sight. Full length mag. Action has staple fastened saddle ring w/ leather thong on left side. Walnut carbine forearm & straight grip stock w/ carbine trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1890. CONDITION: metal shows substantial cleaning w/ scattered light pitting. Wood has worn finish w/ numerous dents, gouges & handling marks. Functioning action shows wear, dust cover does not retract when action is cycled. Hammer drops to half-cock position when trigger is pulled. Forearm band screw is missing. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining partially visible rifling. (01-24244/DS). ANTIQUE.

4036. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44-40 WCF. S# 465547B. Bbl. 20”. Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine manufactured by Winchester in 1893. The top of the round barrel is stamped with Winchester’s 2 line address, with the caliber designation stamped over the top of the breech. Underside of brass elevator is marked “44 CAL”. Metal components exhibit a blued finish. Smooth plain straight grip buttstock, with plain wood forend. Standard blade front sight with ladder rear sight graduated 2-10. CONDITION: metal components retain fair amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning overall that shows through to pleasant brown and gray patinas, with areas of pitting present over the receiver. Very bright bore, exhibiting consistent mild pitting and strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24029/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,200-2,000.

Lot 4037

4038. EXTRAORDINARILY RARE “INSIDE NICKEL” FINISHED SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1876 DELUXE EXPRESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 50-95 Express. S# 39678. Of the 63,871 Model 1876 Winchesters manufactured, an approximate number of only 3,300 were produced in this caliber according to Herbert Houze’s book on the Winchester 1876 of which only 84 were Deluxe checkered rifles (pg. 189). Bbl. 24” round. Fine bead replacement front sight, dovetail for rear sight, Lyman aperture tang sight w/ finely knurled staff. Button mag. Case colored action features an extremely rare factory nickel finish on inside action parts including lifter, breech block, firing pin & loading gate. Dust cover is marked “WINCHESTER EXPRESS / .50 CAL. 95 GRS”. Forearm & S curved pistol grip stock w/ ebony insert of fancy XXX black walnut. Features include style “H” hand checkering & steel shotgun buttplate. Both sides of stock are stamped “M.D. EWELL”. Inside left of lower tang is marked w/ assembly number “1850” followed by wood grade marking “XXX” & “S”. Top tang channel of stock & back of buttplate have matching assembly number “1850”. Inside of forearm bbl. channel has matching pencil-marked number “1850”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody

Firearms Museum records check listing the following information, “Type: Rifle. Caliber: Express. Barrel Type: Round. Trigger: Plain. Checkered stock, Pistol Grip. 1/2 Magazine. Shotgun butt. Casehardened. Inside Nickel and etc. Received in warehouse on April 29, 1884. Shipped from warehouse on April 29, 1884. Order number 11787”. Also included is a hand-made wooden filler for rear sight dovetail. CONDITION: very fine. Action, hammer, lever & mag. cap retain 90% vivid case coloring showing light carrying & edge wear. Loading gate, lifter & internal parts have over 90% nickel finish. Bbl. retains over 90% original blue showing small spots of corrosion & handling marks. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Sound action. Bore is bright w/ sound rifling showing a few small spots of pitting. (01-24176/DS). ANTIQUE. $30,000-50,000.

5 piece cleaning rod held in stock compartment.

from the Cody Firearms Records Office detailing the following information, “Type: Rifle. Barrel Type: Octagon. Trigger: Plain. Received in warehouse on July 25, 1878. Shipped from warehouse on August 03, 1878, Order number 12592”. CONDITION: this fine rifle has strikingly beautiful finish that may be an old factory quality refinish. The appearance of this rifle is so good that it has sold in the past as totally original. The receiver even shows a light grain streaking in the metal as expected on older original rifles. Bbl. & action have 97% lightly faded blue showing faint edge wear & light handling marks. Hammer & lever retain over 90% case colors. Wood has a very good apparent older refinish showing scratches & marks. Crisp mechanics. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling. (01-24194/DS). ANTIQUE. $15000-20000.

4039. OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER 1ST MODEL 1876 OPEN TOP LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-75. S# 5107. Bbl. 28” octagon. Sporting front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer & lever. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ case colored trapdoor crescent buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 4 sections of

Letter

4040. WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION SRC. Cal. 45-75. S# 23279, appears to be over stamped from 23479. Bbl. 22” round of carbine style. Reverse mounted sporting leaf rear sight. Left side of action has saddle ring. Band fastened full length original forearm. Straight grip walnut replacement stock using original steel trapdoor carbine buttplate. Toeline of stock behind lower tang has a small stamping that may be a letter “W”. Mfg. 1882. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum records check detailing the following information, “Type: Rifle. Barrel Type: Round. Trigger: Plain. Received in warehouse on October 25, 1876. Shipped from warehouse on May 8, 1878, Order number 11778”.

CONDITION: metal has gray coloration indicating touch up finish. Brass lifter is polished bright. Refinished forearm shows scattered small marks. Stock has good finish showing scattered marks. Sound action. Pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. (01-23893/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

4041. WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-60. S# 27353, Bbl. 28” round. Sporting front sight w/ elevator adj. replacement rear sight. Full length mag. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1882. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing scattered light pitting & corrosion. Forward edge of receiver shows crushing from apparent vice use. Sanded & refinished wood shows scattered scratches & marks. Forearm has a small crack extending from front cap. Sound action. Lightly pitted bore retains largely visible worn rifling. (01-24242). ANTIQUE. $2,250-3,000.

Lot 4042

Extraordinary John Ulrich Style No. 3 Factory Engraved And Gold

Inlaid Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown Sporting Rifle, Newly Discovered, With Provenance To The Colorado Gold Rush

period of use, Lyman Combination Tang Peep Sight. Left side of the barrel has the two line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight dovetail and the two line nickel steel marking and “33 WCF ‘’ at the breech. Winchester factory oval “WP” proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver. Full magazine w/ takedown feature. Blue finish takedown receiver. Case hardened lever and hammer. Receiver, barrel and appended metal are decorated with fantastic Style No. 3 factory engraving executed and signed by John Ulrich. Style No. 3 engraving is described in Winchester’s “HIGHLY FINISHED ARMS’’ catalog of 1897 in part as: “The receiver is engraved with arabesque and fancy border work. Animals are cut in relief and surrounded with frames of gold lines. Hammer, finger lever, and breech bolt are engraved with scroll work. Barrel engraved and inlaid with gold lines at the breech and muzzle. Forend tip engraved and inlaid in gold. All the screw heads are engraved. Scenes on the receiver can be damascened in gold at the same price instead of being relief. The engraving on this rifle is virtually identical to an example illustrated on pp. 160, 231 in R.L. Wilson’s “The Book of Winchester Engraving’’ as part of the Winchester Museum Collection. Right side of the receiver with a mountain scene of a Bighorn Sheep in relief and a smaller line engraved Mountain Goat. Left side receiver with a large intricate woodland scene of a bull Elk and two cows in high relief. Bottom of receiver with a vignette of a Whitetail buck damascened in gold. Balance of the receiver is encased in arabesque scrolls and framed with trademark scalloped borders and gold wire work. Engraver’s signature “J. ULRICH ‘’ is behind the trigger. Pistol grip stock and forearm are mounted with extra fancy, center crotch, American walnut adorned in handsome spaded Style F carving patterns and finished in rich durable piano

with very minor handling marks and rubs. Barrel markings are sharp. Receiver retains 85%+ original blue thinning at carry points, on relief engraving high points and along receiver edges showing as a mellow aged patina under strong light. Some very light scattered pinprick oxidation on the loading gate and bolt. Hammer and lever retain much of their original case colors with the balance somewhat muted. The highly figured walnut stock and forearm are very fine and retain 95% of the original piano finish with a few light scattered handling marks. Carved spades and checkering panels remain sharp. There is an extra hole in the top tang that accommodates the Lyman 1884 Pt’d tangsight. Engraved screw heads are unmarred. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bore with sharp rifling. A wonderful Colorado “Barn Find” with absolute rock solid provenance.

PROVENANCE: Property of Cripple Creek District gold miner Clarence Burl Blades (1882-1918). Blades moved north to the Cripple Creek area to find fortune during the turn of the century CO Gold Rush and was the leasee/operator of a small mine, the Santa Rita Mine, near the town of Victor. Auction lot is accompanied by a neatly folded slip of heavy stock paper bearing the India ink signature Clarence Blades / Victor Colo. / P.O. Box 212 which was recently discovered inside the buttstock of this exact rifle. Signature matches exactly that appearing on Blades’ 1918 Draft Registration Card filed only two months prior to his death due to Spanish Flu. Probate documents list property retained by widow Ella Blades: three lots at Santa Rita; one Case Automobile; 1 rifle, 1 shotgun, 3 revolvers; mining equipment; various household goods; and a fishing outfit. Whereas the rifle is not described in probate, Family lore states that the fancy Winchester was handed down directly through descendants of a Cripple Creek District gold miner whose name, until now, had been forgotten. Also accompanied by a quantity of public information and documents regarding Blades’ Family history. (01-23563/JWD). CURIO. $60,000-90,000.

LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 126265. Bbl. 24” octagon to round. Lyman no. 4 bead front sight w/ sporting leaf rear sight. Button mag. Action has spectacular unsigned full coverage engraving that closely resembles the factory no. 1 pattern. Right side has an oval vignette above loading gate w/ a stalking mountain lion. Forward vignette wraps around top & front of loading gate w/ a woodland scene featuring a foraging mule deer buck. Left side mountain scene shows a bugling bull elk. Scenes are surrounded by vine type scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds & fancy borders that continues to upper receiver & tangs. Bottom of action has complimenting scroll engraving. Borderline engraving is found on the forearm cap. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer & lever. Walnut forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of XX grade walnut w/ style H hand checkering. LOP: 13 9/16” over a solid red Silvers pad. Left inside of lower tang is marked w/ assembly number “26” w/ wood grade marking “XX”. Top tang channel of stock has matching assembly number “26”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information, “Rifle. 45/70 caliber. Barrel Length: 24 inches. Barrel Shape: 1/2 Octagon. Plain trigger. Fancy checkered stock w/ pistol grip & forearm. Sights: Klyman Hunting front sight. 1/2 magazine. Silver’s Recoil Pad. “Polished Receiver”. “Without Finish”. Received in warehouse on August 28, 1902. Shipped from warehouse on August 29, 1902, Order number 149892. Return & Repair November 25, 1902 #168018. Return & Repair June 25, 1903 #189562”. CONDITION: bbl. & action retain over 70% dull fading blue showing carry & edge wear. Lever & hammer show small amounts of case colors in protected areas. Sanded & refinished wood show marks & small dents w/ weakened checkering. Stock has small chips on both sides of top tang. Bore has a lightly frosted appearance over sound rifling. (01-24193/DS). ANTIQUE. $30000-40000.

4044. HIGHLY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886

4045. WINCHESTER EXTRA LONG 1886 LEVER ACTION EXPRESS RIFLE. Cal. 50 Express. S# 99763. Bbl. 30” octagon. Replacement bead front sight w/ Winchester Express rear sight. Full length mag. Case colored action w/ double set triggers. Forearm & straight grip stock of extra finish nicely grained walnut w/ crescent steel buttplate. Forearm cap & toeline have Winchester sling eyes. Mfg. 1895. CONDITION: bbl. & mag. tube retain 70% dull lightly faded blue showing edge wear w/ scattered spots of pitting & corrosion. Left side of receiver & tangs have nicely visible case colors w/ other areas fading to silvery gray. Wood has added finish over scattered scratches, marks & small dents. Sound mechanics w/ functioning triggers. Bore is generally bright w/ distinct worn rifling. (01-24158/DS). ANTIQUE. $18,000-24,000.

unusual gray tones. Wood finish shows handling marks w/ small finish chips at toe. Mechanics are fine. Bright bore has sound rifling. (01-23908/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.

Action retains over 70% case colored finish showing spots of freckling. Wood has worn original finish showing numerous scratches & light marks. Bore is generally bright retaining strong rifling. (01-23966/DS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

rear sight. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a gray patina, with areas of mild pitting and darker discoloration overall. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent pitting and strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, with a minor loss at the top of the comb, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (01-24160/MLW). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

has machine jeweled sides. Custom high polish caustic blue finish. Original walnut forearm & straight grip stock have added point pattern hand checkering similar to the factory style H. Mfg. 1895. CONDITION: action & bbl. retain over 97% blue showing wear spots, small scratches w/ 1 spot of pitting near mid point on bbl. Wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered marks & small dents. Bore is generally bright showing some very light pitting w/ strong rifling. (01-24243/DS). ANTIQUE.

4049. ORNATE CUSTOM ENGRAVED WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-82. S# 98804. Bbl. 26” octagon w/ replacement front sight missing bead & sporting style rear sight. Full length mag. Receiver has full coverage of deep finely executed arabesque scroll hand engraving. Complimenting scroll work extends to the bolt, lever, tangs, crescent steel buttplate & breech section of the bbl. Gold finished trigger. Hammer

$4,500-6,500.

amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting edge wear, with some areas of wear and thinning that show through to pleasant gray and brown patinas overall. Left side of receiver shows a couple concentrated spots of dark oxidation. Bore is bright, exhibiting mild consistent pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and a couple minor impressions from storage and handling, but is otherwise very good overall. (23-2306/MLW). CURIO. $2,250-3,000.

Very bright bore, exhibiting some mild pitting and retaining well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, as well as some wear to the varnish, but otherwise presents very nicely overall. A very attractive engraved Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown rifle. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24030/MLW). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

blue finish, exhibiting a couple small spots of mild wear that show through to a pleasant gray patina. Dark pitted bore, exhibiting fair rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise is good overall. (23-3041/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

spots of pitting. Action retains 50% dull flaking blue fading to brown. Lever & buttplate are gray showing light corrosion. Original wood finish shows wear w/ numerous scratches, marks & small dents. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling having pitting near the muzzle. (23-2537/DS). CURIO. $1750-2500.

from the saddle ring. Barrel, lever, and buttplate exhibit areas of wear and thinning that show through to patina, with scattered areas of dark oxidation overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting a few scattered spots of pitting and strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise is very good overall. (23-2294/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

Barrel Type: Octagon / Trigger: Plain / Checkered stock with pistol grip / 2/3 Magazine / Shotgun butt, Rubber butt plate / Casehardened / Oil finished / Received in warehouse on October 29, 1895 / Shipped from warehouse on November 6, 1895, Order number 23139”. CONDITION: Action retains 30% nicely visible case colors blending with areas of silvering. Hammer shows over 70% bright case colors. Bbl. & mag. tube blue is 80% showing light fading & edge wear. Oil finished wood shows light wear with a few small marks. Very nice bright bore retains sharp rifling. (01-23556/DS). ANTIQUE. $30,000-45,000.

4066. SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1894 NO. 6 ENGRAVED DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE INSCRIBED TO CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR PRESIDENT JOHN FITZPATRICK. Cal. 30 WCF, (30-30). S# 159800. Bbl. 26” octagon. Lyman no. 4 hunting sight w/ filler in rear dovetail & no. 21 “Climbin Lyman” receiver sight. Full length takedown mag. Action has no. 6 engraving featuring vignettes of deer on right & bighorn sheep on left. Scenes are surrounded by arabesque scroll & fancy borders. Complimenting engraving extends to upper & lower action areas along w/ bbl. extension, breech end of bbl. & crescent steel buttplate. “WINCHESTER ENGRAVING” by R.L. Wilson states 378 model 1894s in the serial number range 1-353999 were engraved and only 25 featured No. 6 engraving. Rifle features include double set triggers. Forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of XX fancy walnut w/ style “H” factory checkering & German silver nameplate in toeline. Left inside of lower tang is marked w/ assembly number “15557” followed by wood grade marking “XX”. Back of stock is stamped “94/T/15557”. Floorplate of rifle is engraved initials “C.F.L. / Chicago, 1902”. John Fitzpatrick was an organizer of the Chicago Federation of Labor “CFL”. He served as President of the CFL in 1900 & again from 1906 until his death in 1946.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter listing the following information, “Type: Rifle. Caliber: 30. Barrel Type: Octagon. Trigger: Set. Takedown. Received in warehouse on December 16, 1902. Shipped from warehouse on December 17, 1902, Order number 168765”. 2 Pages of info including a photo of John Fitzpatrick are also included. CONDITION: action retains 40% original blue fading to gray overall however sides of action in areas of engraving show a greater degree of bluing than bottom (carry area) and around takedown ring. Mag. tube has 80% lightly faded blue. Bbl. has 60% dull blue showing light pitting & edge wear. Wood retains a majority of its original glossy finish with occasional scattered light to moderate handling marks and scratches. Notable losses to finish appear at rear of forend, forward portion of wrist and around tangs as one would expect to see from a gun that was used but not abused. Toe of stock has cracks extending from both sides. Sound action & triggers. Bore has darkened appearance retaining sound rifling. (23-4785/BD). CURIO. $20,000-30,000.

Trigger : Plain / Received in warehouse on august 5, 1895 / Shipped from warehouse on august 7, 1895, Order number 17082.” CONDITION: Bbl. & mag. tube have 60% dull original blue with some fading to brown patina showing edge wear. Action shows 30% blue fading to brown with carry wear. Unsanded wood has an added coat of blistering finish over wear, scratches, dents & marks. Sound action. Dark bore retains sound rifling. (01-21667/DS). ANTIQUE.

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appearance retaining strong rifling. (01-24181/DS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

at the breech. Tang bears the proper early pattern marking “MODEL 1894/ -WINCHESTER-/ PAT. AUG. 21 1894.”. Metal components exhibit a blued finish, with the lever having been case color hardened. Furniture consists of smooth fancy wood buttstock and forend. Wood furniture has been lightly sanded and revarnished at one time. German silver tipped blade front sight with with dovetailed semi-buckhorn V-notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Record Office letter indicating that this rifle’s serial number was applied on February 26th of 1898, and was both received and shipped from the warehouse on June 1st of 1895. CONDITION: metal components retaining large amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting moderate wear and thinning overall that shows through to a pleasant brown patina, with mild moderate surface oxidation present overall. Lever retains good amounts of its original factory case color hardened finish. Bright bore, exhibiting mild pitting and good rifling throughout. Wood furniture show scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise is present very nicely overall. An exceptionally attractive first year production Winchester Model 1894 rifle with a 4 digit serial number. (01-23892/MLW).

buttplate tang. Right side of buttstock is lightly inscribed “Scotty”. Metal components are blued, with the buttstock and forend being comprised of solid wood. German silver blade front sight, with 3 leaf rear sight, as well as a flip up aperture rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter indicating that the serial number for this rifle was applied on August 18th and that the rifle was received in the warehouse on August 27th of 1897. CONDITION: metal components retain traces of their original factory blue finish, with the balance exhibiting mottled gray and brown patinas, with areas of pitting and surface oxidation present primarily on the receiver. Bore is bright, exhibiting oxidation and pitting in the lands, and good rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (01-24109/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

stamped with Winchester’s 2 line address, with the caliber designation stamped at the breech. Aftermarket blade front sight with modified brass tip, and reblued Marble’s semi-buckhorn U-notch rear sight. Forend nosecap has been mounted with a sling swivel. Plain straight grip wood buttstock with crescent buttplate, and plain wood forend. Stock has been sanded and revarnished at one time. CONDITION: frame retains traces of its original factory blue finish, with the balance exhibiting a gray patina overall. Barrel and magazine tube, exhibiting wear and thinning overall that shows through to a pleasant brown patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting scattered pitting and fair rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (23-3045/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

retaining a Marbles 894L front sight. Left side of receiver is mounted with a saddle ring. Receiver and buttplate have been cleaned and are in-the-white. Furniture consists of a solid wood buttstock and forend. CONDITION: metal components retain fair amounts of their original finish, with the majority of components exhibiting wear through to gray patina or being in-the-white from cleaning. Bore is bright, exhibiting moderate amounts of light pitting and fair rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, with a small gouge on the top left side of the buttstock. (23-2387/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,100.

90% blue showing light carry & edge wear. Hammer & lever retain 50% case colors. Wood shows light wear w/ scattered

are blued, with the buttstock and forend consisting of smooth wood. Receiver has been drilled and tapped for a Williams aperture rear sight. Replacement blade brass beaded front sight, with the original rear sight having been removed. CONDITION: receiver exhibits cleaning overall. with areas of mild surface pitting. Barrel and magazine tube retain the majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting some wear and thinning. Lever exhibits surface oxidation overall. Bore exhibits consistent mild pitting and fair to good rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise is good overall. (23-2052/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,000.

length takedown mag. Blue finish with case colored hammer & lever. Walnut forend & straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1907. CONDITION: Bbl. retains over 90% original blue. Action has 70% blue showing carry & edge wear with small scratches. Side of hammer & lever retains some case colors. Original; wood finish shows light wear with

side of barrel. Receiver is in the white, with the barrel exhibiting a blued finish. Button magazine, with replacement brass blade front sight and 3 position flip up rear sight. Smooth wood buttstock and forend. CONDITION: frame exhibits a gray patina, with areas of dark discoloration and some dark oxidation overall. Barrel retains fair amounts of its original factory blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning overall that shows through to a mottled gray patina. Dark bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage. Buttstock has been sanded and oiled. (23-2057/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

barrel stipulating manufacturer information and caliber designation. Blued finish, with smooth wood buttstock and forend that have been sanded and revarnished at one time. Buttplate has been refinished. Brass blade front sight with 3 position flip up V-notch rear sight graduated from 50-200 yards. CONDITION: receiver and lever exhibit gray patina, with spots of darker discoloration overall. Barrel and barrel bands show some spots of mild wear that show through to gray patina, with areas of light surface oxidation and some small spots of pitting. Bore is bright, exhibiting pitting in the lands and strong rifling throughout. Stock and forend exhibit some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-2587/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,000.

with Winchester’s 2 line address, with the caliber designation stamped at the breech. Brass beaded blade front sight with Marble’s semi-buckhorn U-notch rear sight, and tang mounted aperture rear sight. Full length magazine tube. Plain wood straight grip buttstock with crescent buttplate, with a plain wood forend. Lever is a replacement. CONDITION: frame exhibits a gray patina overall, with some areas of striations from cleaning. Barrel and magazine tube exhibit wear and thinning to their original factory blue finish, that shows through to a pleasing brown patina. Bright bore, exhibiting mild pitting in the grooves and retaining strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Forend bears a small loss on the right rear corner. (23-3046/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

4080. WINCHESTER MODEL1894 BUTTON MAG LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. S# 686030. Bbl. 26” Octagon with button mag. Original sporting front & rear sights with combination tang sight. Blued finish with case colored lever. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock. Polishing room records indicate 1914 mfg. CONDITION: fine. Over 90% original blue showing light edge & carry wear with sm. spots of flaking & scratches. Lever retains 80% lightly faded case colors. Buttplate has thinning blue. Original wood finish shows wear spots on forearm & wrist with scattered scratches, marks & sm. dents. Bright bore with sharp rifling. (22-5249/DS). CURIO.

also present over the chamber. Replacement blade front sight, with replacement flip-up U-notch rear sight, as well as an aperture rear sight mounted on the tang. Soldered brass has been added to a small section of the lever loop. Smooth wood buttstock and forend. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a mottled gray patina overall, exhibiting pitting and areas of dark discoloration. Dark bore, exhibiting good rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered dings and impressions from storage and handling overall, but remains sturdy and serviceable. (23-2388/MLW). CURIO. $600-900.

side of the barrel. Blued finish with plain wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Ivory beaded blade front sight with a dovetailed Lyman No. 6 rear sight that has had no sight groove cut into it. CONDITION: metal components retain fair amounts of their original blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning overall that show through to gray and brown patinas and some mild surface oxidation. Bright bore, exhibiting some light pitting and strong rifling throughout. Stock and handguard exhibit some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-2295/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

$4,000-6,000.

buttplate, “Model 94” marked top tang plus checkered hammer. CONDITION: good overall w/ grey toned receiver missing most finish. Thinning w/ peppery oxidation on balance of metal. Good sound stock set w/ extra finish & light handling marks. Worn bore w/ even light to moderate pitting. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3699/NW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

barrel is stamped with the model designation, followed by the Winchester trademark logo, “-NICKEL STEEL-”, and the caliber designation on the left side at the breech, with Winchester’s 2 line address across the right. Marble’s 94C brass beaded blade front sight, with dovetailed semi-buckhorn V-notch rear sight. Left side of frame exhibits 2 non-factory screws for a rear sight attachment, as well as a replaced saddle ring. Smooth wood straight grip buttstock and forend have been sanded and revarnished at one time. CONDITION: metal components retain traces of their original factory blue finish, with the balance exhibiting a mottled gray patina overall. Bright bore, exhibiting moderate pitting and strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture is good, as sanded and revarnished, exhibiting scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remaining sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (23-5084/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

replacement bead front sight and correct 22 series rear sight, as found in transitional carbines the rear sight dovetail remains closer to the receiver frame than later production carbines. Early style hammer knurling. Full length mag Long wood forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: 70% lightly faded blue showing carry wear. Forearm has moderately worn original finish showing small dents & marks. Refinished stock shows handling marks. Very good bright bore. (23-62). CURIO $2,500-3,500.

grooved hammer, checkered steel carbine buttplate, not drilled & tapped for receiver sight plus unmarked top tang. Very collectable configuration & caliber. CONDITION: very good to excellent overall w/ slight high point thinning such as from cradling. Very minimal light handling marks on stock set. Light peppery oxidation on receiver. Near excellent bore.

rear sight. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their professionally reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some wear and thinning mainly concentrated on the magazine tube, as well as some areas of light pitting and freckling overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows few minor superficial marks from handling and storage. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Brad Shepherd. (23-2114/ MLW). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

4090. FACTORY BOXED WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Cal. 32 Win Spl. S# 2537819. Bbl. 20” carbine style. Hooded ramp bead front sight w/ sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ checkered steel buttplate. Mfg. 1960. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original 2 piece box w/ properly numbered yellow label. Box contains instructions & hang-tag. CONDITION: rifle appears unfired retaining virtually all original blue. Original stock finish shows several light scratches w/ deeper handling mark running around the toeline behind the tang. Bright near excellent bore. (23-2547/DS). CURIO. $2000-3000.

4091. WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 CARBINE WITH SPECIAL FEATURES. Cal. 30 US (30-40 Krag). S# 44761. Bbl. 22” with pinned blade front, Lyman no.6 rear with single flat top leaf rear and “Climin Lyman” no. 20 receiver sight. Blue finish with case colored hammer. Band fastened finger groove forend and straight grip walnut stock with steel shotgun buttplate and eyes for the Winchester sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter detailing the following information, “Type: Carbine. Caliber: 30. Shotgun butt. Screws-eyes. No sling ring, etc. Received in warehouse on September 22, 1904. Shipped from warehouse on September 21, 1904, Order number 247450.”. CONDITION: Barrel retains over 95% bright blue showing small marks. Receiver has over 80% blue showing edge & carry wear with scratches & fine spots of freckling. Hammer shows bright colors on sides. Lightly worn wood finish has scratches, marks & small dents. Bright bore retrains sharp rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Jon Thomas. (23-1653/DS). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.

4092. WINCHESTER 1895 DELUXE LEVER

ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 35 Win. S#. 45713. Bbl. 24” tapered round . Ramp mounted Lyman bead front, flat top sporting rear & “Climin Lyman” No. 38 receiver sight. Ebony tipped schnabel forend & straight stock of XXX walnut with style H factory checkering. Top tang channel of the stock is marked with assembly No. 12912. Left side of stock has hand carved initials “FN”.

UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: Cody Firearms

Museum records check listing the following; “Serial applied on June 23,1904. / Type: Rifle / Caliber: 35 / Fancy Checkered stock / Sights: Flat Top Sporting rear / Shotgun Butt, Rubber / Received in warehouse on September 27, 1904 / Shipped from warehouse on September 28, 1904, Order number 249657 / Repair and Return on September 19, 1907, Order number 14401”. CONDITION: Bbl. retains over 80% dull blue. The action shows over 60% fading blue with silvering in carry areas. The stocks have moderately worn finish & checkering with some darkening and show general scratches marks & small dents. Sound mechanics. Bore very good with sharp rifling. (23-1397/DS). CURIO. $3,500-5,000.

aperture rear sight. Metal components exhibit a blued finish with the furniture consisting of a plain straight grip buttstock featuring a shotgun buttplate, and a smooth ebony inlaid schnabel tip forend. Furniture appears to have been lightly sanded and revarnished at one time. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to a pleasant patina, that are primarily concentrated on the receiver and lever. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild oxidation and well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is very good as revarnished, exhibiting some mild superficial marks from storage and handling. A nice example of a Winchester Model 1895 rifle chambered in a scarce caliber. (23-2305/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

4095. WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 US. S# 62170. Bbl. 28”. Model 1895 lever action rifle manufactured by Winchester in 1910. The barrel is stamped with the caliber designation over the breech, with Winchester’s 2 line address stamped across the left side of the receiver. Metal components exhibit a blued finish. Plain straight grip wood buttstock with a crescent buttplate, and a smooth wood schnabel tip forend featuring an ebony inlay. Brass blade front sight, with V-notch rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain good amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning overall that shows through to pleasant gray and brown patinas. Dark bore, exhibiting pitting and good rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from storage and handling, with the buttstock exhibiting a loss at the buttplate tang and toe, and with the forend exhibiting some minor losses along the barrel channel. (23-2043/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

groove walnut forearm & hand guard. Straight grip walnut stock has steel trapdoor carbine buttplate. Mfg. 1915. CONDITION: exposed portion of bbl. retains 70% dull fading blue showing spotted corrosion & muzzle wear. Action has 30% dull blue fading to brown showing carry wear. Age darkened original finish shows numerous scratches & handling marks. Sound mechanics. Dark heavily pitted bore. (23-2533/DS). CURIO. $2,000-2,750.

blue fading to gray showing scattered patina & peppery oxidation throughout. Faint traces of blue in protected areas of receiver w/ balance being gray brown having light pitting & patina throughout. Wood has been sanded & refinished showing heavy areas of varnish along w/ handling marks. Very good bore w/ strong rifling having residue deposits on lands. (231123/MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

capped pistol grip stock checkered walnut stock with Super Grade swivel bases and checkered steel buttplate. 1940 mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: Blue cloth cover for 7’x30” table. Stitched yellow lettering proclaims “HERB PARSONS / SHOOTING”. “Western-WINCHESTER / Guns and Ammunition” in red lettering displayed on table front & end flaps. 2 Framed event posters with Parson’s photo. The large, 24”x18” pictures a selection of firearms with a M64 that could be this rifle. The smaller is 18”x9”. Also included are 11 photos of Parsons or celebrities, letter, promotional materials, a box of Super X 28 ga. shotshells and a copy of the book “Showman Shooter The Life and Times of Herb Parsons”. 1 full red & yellow box Winchester Silvertip Super Speed 30-30 w/ 150 grain expanding bullets. CONDITION: All original rifle retaining 80% blue showing scratches with wear spots on the action. Original wood finish shows numerous small dents, handling marks and wear spots .Mechanically sound. Bright bore has sharp rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Jon Thomas. (23-1654/DS). CURIO. $5,000-7,000.

near heel has an added compass. Mfg. 1926. CONDITION: 70% bbl. blue showing muzzle wear & scattered marks. Action finish is fading to brown on sides & gray in carry areas. Wood has worn finish showing scratches & marks. Stock has a repaired chip left of top tang. Bore retains strong rifling showing small spots. (23-4821/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,500.

Toeline of stock has added sling swivel stud. Mfg. 1947. CONDITION: bbl. retains 90% lightly faded blue. Action shows 60% blue w/ areas of flaking & wear. Forearm has original finish showing scattered scratches & marks. Sanded stock has a dull refinish showing handling marks w/ a crack extending from above the toeline. A small crack & chip right of the top tang. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (23-2535/DS). CURIO. $2,000-2,750.

Mfg. 1951 (1933-1957) as Deluxe having Super Grade swivels, military style 1” leather sling, checkered stock set, hard rubber grip cap, checkered steel buttplate w/ widows peak, cross grooved hammer, unmarked top tang plus factory drilled & tapped for receiver sight (plug screws installed). CONDITION: very good to excellent original finish having some light scratches on receiver plus light handling marks on stock set. Near excellent

sight. Mfg. 1941. Blue finish. 2/3 length mag. Pistol grip walnut stock & forend w/ bottom mounted sling hardware. Shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: stock set shows a moderate gouge on left side of forend, scattered flaking varnish, dings, scratches & handling marks. Receiver retains 30% original blue w/ overall fading to gray & scattered oxidation. Bbl. & mag retain 75% original blue w/ a couple scratches, some edge wear & scattered fading. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3299/MJC). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

4103. WINCHESTER MODEL 64 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF. S# 1097245. Bbl. 24” round. Ramp mounted replacement bead front sight w/ original sporting rear sight. 2/3 length mag. Blue finish. Walnut forearm & pistol grip stock w/ checkered steel buttplate. Mfg. 1935. CONDITION: over 80% lightly worn blue showing edge & carry wear. Wood has worn finish showing numerous scratches, dents & handling marks. The butt area of the stock shows light water damage w/ a chip at the buttplate peak, buttplate has cleaned brown appearance. Bright bore retains strong rifling. (23-

4104. WINCHESTER MODEL 65 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). S# 1006562. Bbl. 22” tapered round. Hooded ramp bead front sight w/ sporting rear sight. Button mag. Walnut forearm w/ pistol grip stock having checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: 97% original blue showing light scratches. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches & marks. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (23-4763/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

4105. WINCHESTER 71 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 348 Win. S# 28961. Bbl. 24” tapered round. Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ sporting rear sight. Half length mag. Short tang action. Semi beavertail walnut forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock w/ deluxe style checkering. LOP: 13 1/2” over an aftermarket Old English pad. A leather military style sling is mounted onto Super Grade swivels. Mfg. 1949. CONDITION: metal retains 98% reblued finish showing small scratches & marks. Good refinished wood w/ recut checkering showing a few small marks. Very good bright bore. (22-

4106. WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 348 WCF. S# 22060. Bbl. 24” tapered round. Hooded ramp bead front sight with sporting rear sight. Half length mag. Short tang action. Blue finish. Checkered walnut forend & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. Military style leather sling on Super Grade swivels. CONDITION: 90% original blue shows carry wear with small spots of light pitting. Wood has lightly worn finish showing some handling marks. Butt area shows ring of finish loss due to water, buttplate has brown/gray appearance. Bore retains strong rifling showing dark spots on lands. (23-2540/DS). CURIO. $2250-3000.

making the accurate rifles he was famous for until his death at age 86 in 1946. Wind-Gauge globe front sight w/ mid range Vernier tang sight. Bbl. has 4 open holes for scope block attachment. Case colored Highwall action w/ single set trigger. Ebony tipped schnable forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of XXX walnut. Features include factory checkering & nickel finished Schuetzen buttplate. Left inside of lower tang is marked w/ assembly number “1181” followed by wood grade marking “XXX” & “SBC”. Back of stock is marked w/ number “2901”. Mfg. 1887. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 95% blue showing small marks. Action has 80% lightly visible case colors. Wood finish shows scattered scratches & marks. Bore retains strong rifling. Properly functioning set trigger. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23271/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,000.

weight 30” octagon. Top flat is marked “RIFLED BY H. M. POPE”. Left flat is stamped “J. T. S.”. Bottom flat of bbl. is stamped “H” forward of the receiver followed by cal. marking under main spring. Forward of main spring, flat is marked “3” for bbl. weight followed by “527” w/ additional stamping “1/8” over “1.24”. Target front sight w/ circular aperture paired w/ an original H. M. Pope target tang sight having large disc aperture. Action features Schutzen style double set triggers. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer & letter. Ebony tipped schnable forearm. Straight grip plain walnut stock w/ nickel finished swiss buttplate. Stock under buttplate has handwritten marking “H. PRUCHA”. Mfg. 1898. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. & action retain over 90% blue showing slight edge & carry wear w/ scattered small marks. Hammer & lever retain over 70% lightly faded case colors. Original wood finish shows small scratches & marks w/ a larger scrape on right side of wrist. Crisp action w/ properly functioning triggers. Bore retains lightly worn rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23269/DS). ANTIQUE. $4,500-7,000.

buttplate. Mfg. 1895. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 90% original blue showing slight edge wear & small marks. Action retains 80% lightly faded case colors. Original wood finish show numerous light scratches & marks. Sound action w/ functioning triggers. Bright bore has lightly worn rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23270/DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-4500.

caliber designation marked on the left flat at the breech. The entire rifle has been pleasantly restored, with the receiver, breechblock, hammer, trigger, and lever exhibiting a reapplied case color hardened finish, and the barrel a reapplied blue finish. The barrel features aftermarket scroll engraving on the upper 3 flats at the breech, with additional engraving present on the flats at the muzzle. Breech and muzzle both exhibit a single gold band. Dovetailed globe front sight with dovetailed Marble’s flip-up U-notch rear sight. Barrel has been drilled and tapped over the address. Replacement plain straight grip wood buttstock with contemporary checkered steel buttplate, and replacement smooth wood ebony inlaid schnabel tip forend. CONDITION: excellent, as restored, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied case color hardened and blued finishes, exhibiting few spots of light wear, as well as some areas of mild pitting beneath the finish. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows a few light marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd

Capped checkered wood buttstock and checkered wood ebony inlaid schnabel tip forend have been lightly sanded and revarnished. Buttstock has been mounted with a Dayton Traister Co. MkII Monte Carlo rubber cheekpiece and a brass Schuetzen pattern buttplate. Barrel fitted with a Lyman Targetspot scope. CONDITION: excellent, with the receiver retaining bountiful amounts of its professionally reapplied case color hardened finish, exhibiting some spots of light pitting that is present beneath the finish. Barrel retains bountiful amounts of its blued finish, exhibiting a couple mild superficial marks from handling and storage. Scope retains a clear optic. An extremely attractive, professionally customized and restored Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall rifle. (01-24113/MLW). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

breech, terminating in smooth round configuration. Top flat is stamped with Winchester’s 2 line address, with the caliber designation at the breech. Ivory beaded blade front sight with tang mounted aperture rear sight. Barrel has been drilled and tapped twice, once at the breech, and once over the address. Dovetailed rear sight is not present. Receiver and lever exhibit a gray patina, with the barrel exhibiting a blued finish. Smooth wood straight grip buttstock, with a smooth schnabel tip forend, featuring an ebony insert at the tip. CONDITION: receiver and lever exhibit a dark mottled gray patina, with light pitting overall. Barrel retains the majority of its original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to a pleasant brown patina. Very bright bore, exhibiting some light pitting and strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but is otherwise good. Buttstock, exhibits a couple of light cracks at the upper tang and is loosely fit. (01-24114/MLW). ANTIQUE. $500-1,000.

sight that appears to be missing its screw. Receiver mounted Lyman aperture rear sight. Straight grip walnut butt stock & forend w/ grasping grooves. Bottom mounted sling swivels. CONDITION: stock set appears cleaned w/ a small square repair on right side of butt, some light chipping around both tangs, scattered handling wear. Metal is mostly a gray patina w/ a few dings, scattered traces of blue & oxidation. Shiny bore w/ some scattered moderate pitting. (23-2014/MJC). CURIO. $600-900.

4114. WINCHESTER MODEL 87 WINDER MUSKET. Cal. 22 SHORT (RF). S# 125919. Bbl. 28” w/ slot blank in factory raised base at front plus plug screws in place of Krag 1901 rear sight. Added bbl. dovetails for installed Lyman Stevens No. 141 target scope. Conceived by Col. C. B. Winder for military training using sm. rimfire rifles similar to issue centerfire rifles for easy, economical training that could be done indoors. Three variations of Model 1885’s were used; High Wall & Low Wall actions. Third model mfg. Jan. 1918-June1920; listed by Winchester as Model 87 being High Wall altered to Low Wall shape for easier loading (per military request). Most 3rd variants had Lyman 53 receiver sights mounted on right side. Unique to 3rd variation is cross screw retention of rear bbl. band designed by Edwin Pugsley for expedient production (feature of this rifle). Also, perch belly shape to forend w/ single finger groove per side. Second variations were coil spring actioned High Walls w/ “A” at rear of lower tang as on this rifle. Correct serial range of 121,800 to 139,700 of 3rd variant also having lg. bbl. shank diameter of .935” (Low Wall was .835”). Marked on top tang behind hammer w/ “U. S.” plus flaming bomb proof. Rifles were made up from large supply of parts on hand (when Army adopted Model 1922 bolt action replacement training rifle) from 1920 until 1923 when Winchester sold all remaining 1885 parts to Sedgley. Unusual variant incorporating Type 2 bbl. w/ other parts being Type 3. Nose cap, bbl. band w/ swivel, rear swivel set, buttplate plus all of action are wonderfully case colored (post production). Foregoing info from Bert Hartman research. CONDITION: very well presented package having very good original bbl. finish. Stock set has original appearing finish along w/ numerous light handling marks. Good bore w/ wear & light frosting (both even throughout bore). Restored scope set having very good exterior & clear optics. Light inclusions at outer perimeter of view; sharp, clear cross wire reticle. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3442/ NW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

4115. WINCHESTER HALF NICKEL 2ND MODEL 1890 PUMP RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 22 Short.

S# 270936. Bbl. 24” with M1890 sporting sights. Action and buttplate have nickel finish. Bbl. & mag tube are blued. Very late 2nd model with mortised breech block. Grooved forend & straight grip walnut stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody firearms Museum letter stating the following; “22 S caliber / Sights: Old Style / Nickel trim / Received in warehouse on April 9, 1906 / Shipped from warehouse on April 9, 1906, order number 270936 / Repair & return on February 12, 1907”. CONDITION: action retains over 90% nickel. Buttplate has much of the nickel finish showing scattered spots of loss. Original bbl. & mag. tube blue shows wear and fading to brown. Original wood finish shows light wear and scattered handling marks. Lightly pitted bore has largely intact rifling. (22-1865/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

4118. WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 90 PISTOL GRIP PUMP RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. S# 680007A. Bbl. 24” octagon w/ model 90 sporting sights. Rare & desirable pistol grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate & hard rubber grip cap. Grooved forend. Mfg. 1926. CONDITION: blue has dull appearance w/ areas fading to brown. Wood has age darkened appearance showing wear & handling marks. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (22-1887/DS). CURIO. $2,250-2,750.

4119. WINCHESTER 3/4 NICKEL 3RD

MODEL1890 PUMP RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. S# 567448A. Bbl. 24” octagon. Combination tang sight, M90 sporting rear & replacement globe front sights. Rare rifle with entirely nickel finished action, mag. tube, rear sight & crescent buttplate. Only the bbl. is blued. Grooved forend & straight grip walnut stock. “Winchester For Over a Century, Volume 1” page IV-7 by Bill West states “Nickel plated rifles with tang sights were used by exhibition shooters. Called “Expert” rifles”. Mfg. 1916. CONDITION: Action, buttplate & rear sight retrain over 80% nickel. Mag. tube & mag. bands show some nickel w/ main portion of fading to gray. Bbl. blue has a lightly faded appearance with an area of pitting on top & right flats. Original wood finish shows wear, age related darkening scratches & marks. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (22-1856/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

4120. WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 90 PUMP RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. S# 687713A. Bbl. 24” octagon w/ M90 sporting sights & combination tang sight. Grooved forend & straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1927. CONDITION: 80% dull lightly worn blue w/ areas fading to brown showing spots of wear on action. Wood has worn original finish w/ dark spots, scratches & marks. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (22-1875/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

patina overall. Barrel and magazine tube retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some wear and some scattered spots of dark oxidation overall. Bore is bright, exhibiting scattered pitting and good rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (23-2041/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

Model 1890s of this vintage and as such we cannot definitively confirm the original configuration however it appears correct. M1890 sporting sights, front sight is marked “PAT/NOV 4 02”. Grooved forend & straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1917. CONDITION: 70% dull blue shows evidence of touchup. Original wood finish shows light wear, small scratches & handling marks. Bore retains sound rifling. (22-1870).

appearance showing scratches & marks. Toeline has plugged hole from swivel attachment. Bore has lightly worn rifling showing some very light pitting. (22-1867/DS). CURIO. $900-1,400.

MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

(22-1877/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

4125. MICHEL COURANT ENGRAVED WINCHESTER

63 SELF-LOADING RIFLE. Cal. .22 LR. S# 101991A. Bbl. 23”. Beautifully upgraded rifle adorned w/ fine hand engraving & 3 color gold & silver inlays. Oval vignettes on receiver sides feature gold & silver inlaid eagles w/ silver inlaid mountains & trees in the backgrounds. The scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate engraving w/ stippled backgrounds having 2 color inlaid borders. Complimenting engraving extends to the receiver top, bottom, tang, forend cap, muzzle end of bbl. & steel buttplate. The engraver’s signature “M. Courant” is found on the bottom of the receiver above the gold inlaid serial number. Michel Courant was a European engraver. According to internet information, he once worked w/ the famed master engraver Angelo Bee. Quarter rib mounted express rear sight features 3 folding & 1 standing leaf. White bead front sight is mounted on a stippled ramp. Custom stock & widely flared forearm of fancy walnut have hand checkering & Winchester grip cap. The tubular mag. inserts through the engraved steel buttplate & loads through the right side of the stock. Mfg. 1951. CONDITION: near excellent as upgraded. Wood & metal retain 99% finish. Bright near excellent bore.

more open grain & less gloss than forend. Balance is near excellent, including bore.

PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3564/NW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

MJC). CURIO. $900-1350.

without fading or wear. PROVENANCE:

4130. VINTAGE BOX OF 50 ROUNDS OF UMC .44 HENRY RIMFIRE CARTRIDGES. Full box containing 50 rounds of original Union Metallic Cartridge Co. .44 Henry flat nose rimfire ammunition. Proper tan colored 2 piece cardboard box with green lid label and side labels. Top label is marked “50, 44 CAL, HENRY RIM-FIRE CARTRIDGES SWAGED BULLETS. THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A.”, also marked with 2 encircled “U” trademarks. Proper “U” headstamps on ammunition. CONDITION: box shows usual spots of discoloration from age, with some mild marks on the lid label. Top lid label retains a clear and easily legible graphic, with strong coloring overall. Side label is mostly present, with approximately 3/4 of the bottom section of the side label remaining. Ammunition shows age related corrosion overall. (02-20883/MLW). $2,000-3,000.

4129. UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. 41 RIMFIRE SEALED BLUE LABEL BOX. 50 round box of ammo for “BREECHLOADING DERRINGERS”. blue label with green & black checked sides. Sealed with unbroken orange tape. Doug Eberhart states only around 12 boxes of this are known. This box being one of the best. CONDITION: near excellent. Blue label is bright

L.D. Eberhart Collection. (02-20882/DS). NON GUN. $1,500-2,500.

4131.

WINCHESTER 44/100 HENRY AMMUNITION. Tan 2 piece box with green lid label and side labels. Lid label reads “50 CARTRIDGES/ STETSON’S PATENT OCT.24TH 1871./ FOR THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING/ RIFLE/ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./ NEW HAVEN, CONN.” above a graphic of a flat nose .44 Henry rimfire cartridge. CONDITION: box and lid label exhibit age related discoloration, with some areas of mild staining. Left side of lid is torn along the top and right edges. Cartridges show corrosion and discoloration, with verdigris on the casings. (02-20884/MLW). $2,000-3,000.

VINTAGE BOX OF 50 CARTRIDGES OF

4132. VINTAGE BOX OF 50 CARTRIDGES OF WINCHESTER 44/100 HENRY AMMUNITION. Tan 2 piece box with green lid label and side labels. Lid label reads “50 CARTRIDGES/ STETSON’S PATENT OCT.24TH 1871./ FOR THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING/ RIFLE/ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./ NEW HAVEN, CONN.” above a graphic of a flat nose .44 Henry rimfire cartridge. CONDITION: box and lid label exhibit age related discoloration. Lid has separated from its right and lower panels, which are still present on the bottom half of the box. Lid exhibits taped repairs on the left and right sides, with a reinforcement present on the interior for the left panel. Ammunition shows some corrosion, with appropriate age related discoloration overall. (02-20885/MLW). $2,000-3,000.

Lot 4133

Very Rare

Earliest Civilian Colt Dragoon 1st Model, Being The 4Th Revolver Made By Colt In Hartford 1848, Early Beveled “Paterson Style” Casing

4133. VERY RARE EARLIEST CIVILIAN COLT DRAGOON 1ST MODEL, BEING THE 4TH REVOLVER MADE BY COLT IN HARTFORD 1848, EARLY BEVELED “PATERSON STYLE” CASING. Cal. 44. S# 1344. This revolver was among the first few civilian Colt revolvers actually made by Colt and not Whitney contracted. Colt Walkers was contracted by Whitney, and their replacement Whitney-Walkers models ran to serial number 1340. S# 1341 is first civilian Colt Dragoon made by Samuel Colt in Hartford in 1848 based on well documented evidence. Colt revolvers in serial range 1341-about 1999 are all civilian. Colt concurrently was delivering a martial contract to the army in a serial range 2000-3000 with the same tiny serial number dies used on Walkers. Colt continued using the Whitneyville-Walker dies until they wore out and went to a larger number font. This same occurrence was in the civilian serial range 1341-1350 (noted by Salzer) Two of these earlier revolvers are known, and one is a relic S# 1343 excavated and inscribed to a US revenue cutter, S# 1352 is inscribed to same ship. This exact revolver S# 1344 is well known being pictured in Sutherland & Wilson’s monumental 1970 text “The Book of Colt Firearms”. Revolver is housed in early style beveled walnut case, Not compartmented, but recesses in floor to accommodate revolver, original and very scarce “Colts Patent” Dragoon flask, “Colts Patent” 2-cavity mold, and cap tin. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 20-page pamphlet from CCA show 2014 display “First & Last Colt 1st Model Dragoons”. Copy of 2007 ASAC article by Dick Salzer on early Dragoons. CONDITION: very good to fine overall. All matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, backstrap, loading arm, wedge, & arbor. Appears complete and original, sharp edges, crisp markings, strong traces of original blue finish. Most all of the Dragoon Indian fight rolled scene on cylinder is discerned with small patches of pitting on one side, cylinder retains it’s single crisp safety pin as manufactured. Grip frame retains about 70% silver plate. Grips retain traces of original factory varnish, ½” inset repair to left toe, 2 small putty repairs on butt with added varnish. Mechanically fine with crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Robert Q Sutherland collection 1970, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23981/JS). $30,000-40,000.

in the mid 10000 serial range. Several were owned by important Massachusetts personalities, such as one of a pair in Smithsonian carried in Civil War by General Benjamin Butler, S# 10603. Another was owned by 6th Mass surgeon who performed the first field surgery of the Civil War, S# 10646. General Charles Devens, Jr (1820-1891) was Civil War Union Brigadier General with impressive bronze equestrian statue in front of Worcester County Courthouse since 1906. Another larger than life bronze statue of the general is displayed in Boston cast in 1895. Devens was longtime prominent & important Massachusetts personage, graduate of Harvard Law School in 1840, member of the Massachusetts State Senate in 1848, US Marshall of Massachusetts, 1849 to 1853 (where he probably received this revolver), general in Mass State Militia, and served on the US Department of Justice in 1860 just prior to the Civil War. He volunteered immediately for the war and was appointed Major of the 3rd Mass Mounted Rifles, shortly after Colonel of the 15th Massachusetts and was wounded in action for the first of 3 times at the Battle of Balls Bluff. He was promoted Brigadier General in April 1862 and being wounded a second time at battle of Seven Pines. He was then given command of the 1st Brigade of the IV Corps in the Maryland Campaign. Assigned commander of the 1st Division, XI Corps in 1863, he fought at the Battle of Chancellorsville where he was wounded the 3rd time. In 1864, he was division commander at Battle of Cold Harbor and in the Overland Campaign. During the Siege of Petersburg, he commanded the 3rd Division, XXIV Corps and his troops were the first to occupy Richmond, Virginia in April 1865. For distinguished service, he was brevetted Major General of US Volunteers and served as commander of the military district of Charleston, South Carolina until 1866. After the war, he was judge of the

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. No wonder there are 2 statues of him in Massachusetts. Both statues are well known and considered among the finest aesthetic. When the equestrian statue was unveiled in 1906, over 1000 veterans attended and the flag of his old 15th Mass regiment was flown. Devens was also Commander of the Grand Army of Republic from 1873-1875 before being appointed Attorney General of the United States 18771881 under President Rutherford Hayes. The revolver is in beautiful condition in standard configuration for Colt 2nd Model dragoon, blue and case colored, 7.5” octagonal to round barrel, German silver front blade sight and “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK” address. Trigger guard is stamped with S# and Massachusetts surcharge “MS”. “COLT’S PATENT” / “U.S.” stamped on left side of frame. Square back brass trigger guard is characteristic of 1st & 2nd Model dragoons. Walnut 1 piece grip has 2 inspector cartouches “WAT” (William A. Thornton) and “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg). Bragg sub-inspector initial “B” is seen on barrel, loading lever, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, backstrap & grips. Revolver is 100% original and in configuration used in Civil War, all serial numbers match except cylinder which is 10510. Dr. Norman Smith was officer in 6th Mass. Militia prior to war and carried S# 10646 just 2 serial numbers apart from General Devens revolver. Smith’s revolver had mismatched cylinder like this revolver but was renumbered to match. Most dragoons were issued in pairs as noted by Ben Butler’s, another known pair are S#s 10432 & 10549 both with “AME monogram. The 2nd Model Dragoon was the lowest production of all the Dragoon models and of that limited production, only one hundred were purchased by Massachusetts. This is beautiful & rare Colt 2nd Model dragoon owned by a prominent Civil War general, wounded 3 times during war and division commander from. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: family file including notarized affidavit dated May 23, 2023 stating descent of this revolver from General Devens through family of Devens brother Arthur as the general never married. Also in lot is brief biography of General Devens and file on S# 10646 of Norman Smith, Mass militia, a very comparable revolver. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, tiny traces of blue observed in protected areas, and tiny traces of case colors, revolver overall gray patina with crisp markings. Rolled “MODEL U.S.M.R.” & “COLT’S PATENT” & “Dragoon-Indian fight” cylinder scene is very good as are 5 of 6 safety pins are still functional. Cartouches are both discernible & grips fit well. Mechanics are fine, bore is bright & shiny. PROVENANCE: Charles Devens, Jr (1820-1891), Devens family descent. (01-23806/JS). ANTIQUE. $10,000-20,000.

4135. FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 2894. Standard configuration, 4” octagonal barrel, correct “2-line New York City address with brackets”, no provision for loading assembly, left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT”, silver plated square back brass trigger guard & backstrap, varnished walnut grip, 5-shot cylinder with rolled “Indian fight scene”. This is Colt’s first pocket sized revolver after the Paterson models. Housed in fine original early “Paterson style” bevel casing fitted with “COLTS PATENT” eagle flask, 2 cavity brass mold, Ely cap tin, and screwdriver/nipple wrench combination tool. These revolvers typically saw hard use and early examples like this one made in 1848 rarely have original Colt casings and strong original finish. This is a beautiful example with an excellent collection history. CONDITION: very good-fine overall, appears all original & matching throughout other than one replaced screw in grip frame. Metal has sharp crisp edges, crisp markings, strong traces of blue on barrel, traces of case color on hammer & frame, fire blue on trigger, about 25% original varnish, grip frame retains about 80% original silver plate. Walnut casing is equally very good with soiled and stained burgundy velvet lining, accessories good. Mechanically fine well-defined rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Bobby Smith 2000, Exemplary Colt collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23982/JS). $8,000-12,000.

brass trigger guard & backstrap, varnished walnut grips, 5-shot cylinder with rolled “Indian-Dragoon fight scene”. CONDITION: very good-fine overall, all original & matching throughout. Metal has sharp crisp edges, crisp markings, small traces of blue on barrel, about half original varnish on grips, grip frame retains about 90% original silver plate, cylinder scene is crisp and all discernible. Mechanically fine, well-defined rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Little John’s Auction 2002, Colt collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23983/JS). $7,000-9,000.

4136. FINE COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 8261. Standard configuration with desirable 6” octagonal barrel, correct for serial range “2-line New York City address with dashes”, no provision for loading assembly, left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT”, silver plated square back

4137.

FOR

1860

15.5” x 6.7” purple velvet lined compartmented walnut casing containing two-sided eagle & panoply of arms flask, pewter oiler, green label cap tin, Colt “L” shape combination tool, and rare 1862 dated sealed package of cartridges “FOR COLTS ARMY PISTOL”. CONDITION: very good overall, soiled and stained lining, pasted directions for loading on lid cushion are missing, accessories all very good. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (02-20904/JS). $3,000-5,000.

4138. COLT ACCESSORIES. This lot consists of original pack of 6 “COL COLT PATENT REVOLVING BELT PISTOL” 36 caliber cartridges, rare original pack of 5 “COL COLT PATENT NEW MODEL REVOLVING POLICE PISTOL” 36 caliber cartridges for pocket navy or pocket police, original COLT PATENT brass 2-cavity “Pocket Navy” mold, original COLT PATENT iron 2-cavity navy mold Colt “L” shaped combination screwdriver/ nipple wrench, 2 loose 58 caliber paper wrapped minié ball cartridges, double sided eagle flask, and functional key to the reproduction Colt 1862 pocket Navy casing everything is housed. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (0220905/JS). $1,000-2,000.

SCARCE COLT CASING & ACCESSORIES

MODEL

ARMY REVOLVER.

4139. COLT REVOLVER ACCESSORIES. 1. Original Colt English oak case for model 1860 army, green baize lined, good overall as partially relined, soiled, stained. 15” x 7 3/8” x 2 ½”, vacant round brass escutcheon in lid 2. Original “COLTS PATENT” 2 cavity 44 caliber 1860 army mold, good overall 3. Original “COLTS PATENT” 2 cavity 36 caliber 1851 navy mold, good overall 4. Original early brass “COLTS PATENT” 2 cavity 31 caliber Baby Dragoon or 1849 pocket model mold made without sprue cutter, good overall, 4.75” 5. Large Hawkley bag flask for army revolver, 6.5” overall including adjustable spout 6. Colt “L” shaped combination nipple wrench/screwdriver, very good overall 7. 11 assorted reproduction and modern cap tins 8. Colt SAA steel cleaning rod, 11 3/8”, very good overall 9. Heavy brass 9.5” “HEBERT”, broad arrow proofed, SA cleaning rod, very good overall 10. Colt SA barracks hanger for single action, brass post, brass hook and attached 16” brass chain, very good, unmarked. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (02-19993-4/JS). $800-1,200.

4140. PAIR OF RAWHIDE FRINGED COWBOY SILVER CONCHO & BELT. Pair of rawhide fringed holsters & 40” integral belt for 1851 navy revolvers, silver concho decorated, very good overall, central concho on belt with initials is plated & oxidized, other conchos appear to be coin silver. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (02-19993-3/JS). $400-800.

4141. ORIGINAL COLT POWDER FLASKS & CAP TINS. 1. Navy size “COLTS PATENT” eagle and panoply of arms with angled spout, 5.5” body, 6.5” overall, good overall, remaining varnish darkened, several small dents 2. Pocket model size “COLTS PATENT” eagle (double sided),3.5” body, 4.25” overall, very good overall, sharp detail, no varnish. 3. Dixson bag flask for Colt Pocket Navy or Police, retains virtually all its original bright red varnish, bright brass, bright fire blue spring, 4.5” body, 5.5” overall. (not Colt marked) 4. Large 250 red label London cap tin, 2 1/8” diameter, about 1.5” tall, label on top complete with light scuffing, partial label on front, retaining some caps 5. 1.5” diameter ELEY Japanned cap tin, 1.25” high, label gone, most caps intact, very good overall. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (02-19993-1/JS). $800-1,200.

4142. SCARCE ORIGINAL COLT WALKER POWDER FLASK.

7.5” x 3.5” Identical to F#20 in Robin Rapley’s 1994 text “Colt Percussion Accouterments 1834-1873”. Identical to flask #828 in Ray Riling’s 1954 monumental text “The Powder Flask Book”. All pertinent points to identify this very scarce flask made by only one manufacturer for Colt in 1847, John Matthewman are found in Rapley’s book. Those three points that are easy to discern are the position on the handles on mortar carriage, position of the drum under the wheel of cannon, and the crossed pistols above “Colts Patent” are Walker Colts with their distinctive flared grips & round tipped rammer with no catch. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copies of pertinent pages from Robin Rapley’s 1994 text “Colt Percussion Accouterments 1834-1873”. CONDITION: very good overall, retaining strong areas of “bronzing” which is only found on Colt Walker flasks, no other Colt flasks have this type of finish. There is a single partial initial stamped under the distinctive Walker oval “Colts Patent” mark on swiveling cap for balls on top of cast top. The plunger measure is fully functional. Seams on both sides have opened, one small dent on bottom. (02-20969/JS). $4,000-6,000.

4143. VERY FINE COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON POWDER FLASK. 7.5” x 3.5” Identical to F#23 in Robin Rapley’s 1994 text “Colt Percussion Accouterments 1834-1873”. Panoply of arms, American & Texas flags, crossed rifles, crossed pistols, “COLT’S PATENT” in ribbon. Hard to find in quality for fine casing. CONDITION: very fine overall, retaining 90% original dark brown lacquer, spring retains traces of fire blue, the top has traces bright plate in protected areas. (0220970/JS). $3,000-4,000.

exquisite 6 inch pocket model is listed by serial number in

institutionalized at the Raymond Baldwin museum in Hartford. R.L. Wilson in his text “The Colt Engraving Book” states there are very few serial numbers known of the approximate 250 numbers listed in the Gustave Young ledgers. This revolver has survived in its original the deluxe mahogany Colt casing in exemplary condition with rarely seen silver plated 2-cavity “Colts Patent” bullet mold & fine ”Colts Patent” flask. The finest scroll engraving has full coverage on both sides a frame, barrel lug, loading arm pivot, and hammer. Backstrap has full coverage on butt and half of backstrap. Trigger guard is engraved on bottom of bow, Each serial number is frame engraved. Scrolls terminate and flowers. “Samuel Colt” Engraved on top of barrel & “COLTS PATENT” On the left side of frame. Every screw head is original with engraved design. This is among the top few 6 inch Colts extant. CONDITION: excellent overall, all matching & original, retaining over 90% bright original blue on barre, over 80% thinning blue on cylinder, over 95% silver on grip frame. Muted case colors more visible on the un-engraved portions of frame, hammer and loading assembly, engraving is overall lightly iridescent silver gray. Grips have a smooth mellow aged ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, with bright shiny rifled bore. Casing is also fine with expected wear and soiling to red baize lining, components all fine, including silver plated Colt patent mold, Colt patent flask, pewter oiler, Colt “L” shaped combination tool, sealed pack of 5 cartridges, and orange label cap tin. PROVENANCE: Bill Myers collection, Little John’s Auction 2003, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23984/JS). ANTIQUE. $10,000-20,000.

4144. EXTREMELY FINE CASED GUSTAV YOUNG FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER WITH FACTORY IVORY GRIPS, APRIL 1854. Cal. 31. S# 86092. This

Gustav Young’s Ledger which is

4145. SILVER PLATED CASED GUSTAV YOUNG ENGRAVED COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER, LISTED BY SERIAL NUMBER IN GUSTAV YOUNG LEDGER, 1854. Cal. 31. S# 86269. This beautiful silver plated 5 inch pocket model is listed by serial number in Gustav Young’s Ledger which is institutionalized at the Raymond Baldwin museum in Hartford. R.L Wilson in his text “The Colt Engraving Book” states there are very few serial numbers known of the approximate 250 numbers listed in the Gustav Young ledgers. The finest scroll engraving is full coverage on both sides a frame, barrel lug, loading arm pivot, and hammer. Backstrap has full coverage on butt and half of backstrap. Trigger guard is engraved on bottom of bow, each serial number is frame engraved. Scrolls terminate into animal heads & flowers. “Sam’l Colt” engraved on top of barrel & “COLTS PATENT” on the left side of frame. Every screw head is original with engraved design. Pistol is housed in compartmented Colt green velvet lined walnut casing with two-sided eagle flask, COLT PATENT twocavity brass mold, ELY cap tin, Pack of five combustible cartridges, and loose rounds. This is a very attractive uncleaned dark gun with well discerned crisp engraving and cylinder scene. CONDITION, fine overall, all original and matching, 95% silver plating remains, date plating applied unknown, but engraving still crisp and cylinder scene is all discernible. All 5 safety pins are crisp and functional. Mechanically fine with crisp shiny rifled bore. Grips are well fit with smooth aged ivory patina. Accompanying casing is very good, mold and flask are replated silver. PROVENANCE: Bill Sisney 1998, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23985/JS). $6,000-8,000.

4146. EXTREMELY FINE CIVIL WAR CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 206640. This beautiful 4” pocket model is in standard configuration in original Colt mahogany casing with full accessories, made in 1862, one line New York address, six shot cylinder with rolled Stagecoach holdup scene. Casing is purple baize lined containing “COLT PATENT” eagle flask & two cavity mold, sealed pack of Colt cartridges, extra mainspring, cap tin, loose bullets & balls, and functional key. CONDITION: fine to excellent overall, all matching & original, retaining over 90% bright original case colors on frame, loading assembly, and hammer. Contains about 70% bright blue flaked not worn. Grip frame retains over 90% original silver. Grips retain virtually all their original factory varnish with edgewear and chip on right side. Casing and accessories are very good, flask only retains traces of varnish, mold and combination tool retain most of their original dull blue finish. Mechanically fine, crisp shiny bore. PROVENANCE: Little John’s Auction 2004, Collection of Horst

MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, FACTORY IVORY GRIPS. Cal. 31. S# 212846. Standard configuration, 5” octagonal barrel with one line New York address, London proofs on the left side of barrel housing and on cylinder. “E” stamped under each serial number on major parts. Revolver manufactured in 1862 during height of American Civil War. English oak casing, vacant round brass plaque on the lid, blue baize lining, compartmented for revolver, 2-cavity “Colts Patent” bullet mold, Dixon bag flask, Original sealed pack of five cartridges, large Ely cap tin, combination tool, bullets, and functional key. CONDITION, very fine overall, all original and matching. Barrel retains over 60% bright London factory blue, chipped not worn. Cylinder retains about 80% factory blue, strong case colors on frame, hammer, and loading assembly. Grip frame retains about 75% silver plate, we patinaed ivory grips well fit, sharp edges, with two hairlines. Casing and accessories are good. Mechanically fine, bright shiny bore. PROVENANCE: Horst Held 2000, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23988/JS). $6,000-8,000.

Cal. 31 S# 114832. Standard configuration, 4” octagonal barrel engraved “Saml Colt” on top flat. Distinctive fine Gustave Young scroll engraving terminating in dog’s heads on the left side a frame and barrel housing and flowers on right. Cylinder has rolled Stagecoach hold up scene. Revolver was manufactured in 1856. Pistol is housed in compartmented Colt green velvet lined walnut casing with two-sided eagle flask, COLT PATENT two-cavity brass mold, ELY cap tin, Pack of five combustible cartridges, and loose rounds. This is a very attractive uncleaned dark gun with well discerned crisp engraving and cylinder scene. CONDITION, very good to fine overall, all original and matching, no original finish but sharp edges and good markings, cylinder scene is all discerned, grip frame retains about 20% original silver plate. Mechanically fine with crisp rifled bore. Grips are refinished and revarnished. Casing and accessories are very good. PROVENANCE. Bill Sisney 1999, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23990/JS). $6,000-8,000.

variation with 3” octagonal barrel, 2-line New York City address & brass bead front sight, made without loading lever and long known to collectors as the “Wells Fargo” model. This model falls into two serial ranges, and this range made mid 1850s often has a small “8” stamped under serial number on barrel and frame as seen on this example. Standard configuration, five shot cylinder with rolled Stagecoach holdup scene, silver plated grip frame, varnished walnut grips. This example was manufactured 1856. Walnut casing is compartmented for revolver, two sided eagle flask, two cavity “Colt patent” mold, ELY cap tin, & L-shaped combination tool. CONDITION: good-very good overall. Revolver has no original finish and is overall gray iron patina, all matching, good markings other than S# on butt is missing, cylinder retains discernible Stagecoach hold up scene. Grip frame retains about 10% original silver plating, grips retain over half their original factory varnish. Mechanically fine with crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Robin Rapley 2003, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23986/JS). $5,000-7,000.

Cal. 31. S# 238939. Bbl. 4” octagon w/ New York address & brass bead. Six shot round cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Blue finish w/ case colored frame & hammer. Silver finished brass backstrap & large round trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps & cyl. have matching numbers. Mfg. 1863. CONDITION: very good. Bbl. & cyl. retain over 80% blue showing edge wear, spotting & small marks. Over 80% lightly faded case colors. Grip straps retain some silver finish in protected areas. Original grip finish shows scratches & marks. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling showing small spots of light pitting. (01-24186/DS). ANTIQUE.

MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 62745. Bbl. 4” octagon w/ engraved “Saml Colt” markings. Round six shot cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Frame, bbl., grip straps & loading lever have early Germanic vine type scroll engraving w/ punch dot backgrounds as produced under the supervision of Gustave Young. Hammer has trademark wolf’s head engraving. Brass backstrap & small round trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grips. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl. & wedge have matching numbers. Dot is marked beneath the S#s indicating silver finish. Mfg. 1853. Casing is purple cloth lined. Interior shows moderate wear. Case contains pocket size American eagle flask, 2 cavity mold, cap tin, case key, round balls & bullets. CONDITION: bbl. & action have faded to a mottled gray-brown showing scattered light pitting. Grip straps retain 70% silver finish. Grips have dark appearance showing finish wear & small marks. Action shows wear, cyl. exhibits some side play. Lightly pitted bore retains strong rifling. (01-22848/JSB). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

engraving. Frame, bbl., grip straps & loading lever have early Germanic vine type factory scroll engraving w/ punch dot backgrounds as produced in the shop of Gustave Young. Hammer has signature wolf’s head. Large round trigger guard silver finish. Bbl., frame, grip straps, loading lever & cyl. have matching numbers. Dot below S#s signifies silver finish. 1 Piece Ivory grip. Mfg. 1862 during the American Civil War. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period style presentation box w/ faded cloth interior showing wear spots. Box contains American eagle flask, 2 cavity mold, cap tin, round ball & bullets. Also includes 1 five round package of combustible envelope cartridges. CONDITION: very good. Bbl., frame, cyl. & loading lever finish shows a dull gray tarnish. Grip straps have brighter silver finish. Grips have a mild aged yellow appearance w/ grain checks & small chips. Good mechanics. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. (01-22850/DS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

4153. INSCRIBED COLT 1849 “WELLS FARGO” REVOLVER WITH KIDDER STYLE CASE. Cal. 31. S# 100475. Bbl. 3” octagon w/o loading lever having bead front sight & 2 lined New York address. 5 shot round cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Blue finish w/ case colored frame. Silver finished brass backstrap & small round trigger guard. Butt is engraved “A.J. Knisely”. 1 piece walnut grip. Mfg. 1855. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: desirable Kidder casing w/ purple velour fitted interior. Case has typical Kidder brass trimmed corners w/ shield around keyhole. Case contains powder flask, short starter w/ turnscrew, cap tin & round balls. CONDITION: bbl. retains 60% dull blue showing edge & carry wear w/ spots of freckling. Cyl. retains very clear scene & has faded to gray. Frame shows traces of case colors blending w/ dark gray. Grip straps retain 60% silver showing an untouched dark tarnish. Grips have good original finish showing wear & handling marks. Mechanics are sound. Bore is clean w/ strong rifling. (01-22857/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,500.

4154. FINE CIVIL WAR CASED 6” COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 196038. Made at the peak of the Civil War fervor late in 1861. The long 6” barrel revolvers were most popular among soldiers though this one did not see a lot of use and retains much of its original blue and case color finish. Standard configuration, 1-line New York address, small 2-line patent on the left side of frame, rolled Stagecoach holdup scene on cylinder, one piece varnished walnut grips. Housed in dark emerald green lined Colt mahogany casing compartmented for 2-cavity COLT’S PATENT mold, two sided eagle flask, cap tin, sealed package of 6 “COL COLT’S PATENT REVOLVING POCKET PISTOL” cartridges. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, pistol retains strong areas a bright blue with balance plum patina, cylinder has traces of blue and crisp rolled cylinder scene. Frame, hammer and loading assembly retain strong areas of case color with balance silver/gray. Grips retain virtually all of their original factory varnish, grip frame retains about 70% original silver plate. Mechanically fine, crisp shiny rifled bore. Original Colt casing internally is very good with soiling and rub marks as expected. Accessories are sound and very good. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner, casing originally had a different pistol that was upgraded in 2005 from Richard Kravarik at CCA show. (01-23989/JS). $4,000-5,000.

4155.

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1849

REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 329644. Bbl. 4” octagon w/ New York address & brass cone sight. Five shot round cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass backstrap & large trigger guard. 1 Piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps, & cyl. have matching numbers. Colt blue lined mahogany casing containing pocket size eagle flask, 2 Colt Patent cavity mold, later Eley cap tin, round balls & 1 bullet. CONDITION: very fine. Bbl. retains 70% blue showing areas of fading & edge wear. Cyl. retains 60% dull blue w/ areas of flaking & retains good scene. Frame & hammer retain 70% nicely visible case colors. Brass grip straps have acquired a pleasing mild patina & retain faint traces of silver finish in protected areas. Sound mechanics. Bore retains strong rifling showing small spots of very light pitting. Casing and components very good. (01-22852/JSB). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,000.

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MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 261514. Bbl. 6” octagon w/ New York address & cone style sight. Round five shot cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Cyl. & left side of bbl. have British proofs. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished backstrap & large round trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grips. Bbl., frame, grip straps & wedge have matching numbers. Cyl. has non-matching number “57378”. Loading lever has non-matching number “7740”. English walnut casing has Dixson bag flask, 2 cavity Colt Patent mold, small brass oiler, cap tin, “L” shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver, and steel cleaning rod. Paper label in case. CONDITION: bbl. retains 60% blue showing scattered light pitting & corrosion. Cyl. has faded to gray & retains very good scene. Frame & loading lever have 30% lightly visible case colors. Loading lever has a slight upward bend. Grips retain most of their original varnish. Casing refinished and varnished, interior worn and faded. Sound mechanics. Bore shows some very light pitting & retains sound rifling. (01-22863/JSB). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,000.

4157. COLT 1849 POCKET & 1855 “ROOT” REVOLVERS WITH CASE. Cals. 31 both. (1) Model 1849 Pocket: S# 188069. Bbl. 5” octagon w/ New York address & cone type front sight. Round five shot cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass backstrap & large round trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl., loading lever & wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1861 during the American Civil War. (2) 1855 “Root” Model 5A Side Hammer Pocket Revolver: S# 2586. Bbl. 4 1/2” round w/ New York address & cone type brass sight. Fluted five shot cyl. Blue finish. 1 piece walnut grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: added 2 gun case of fancy wood w/ brass trim. Fitted cloth interior has faded worn appearance. Case contains pocket size American eagle flask, 2 cavity bullet mold, oil bottle, Eley cap tin, round balls & bullets. Also included is a wrapped 6 round package w/ combustible envelope packages, cal. 31100. CONDITION: (1) fine. Bbl. retains 70% blue showing spotted flaking. Cyl. has faded to gray & retains very good visible scene. Frame, hammer & loading lever have over 70% lightly faded case colors.

tarnish. Grips have good finish showing small marks

w/ deep pitting. (2) metal has a gray brown coloration

chips around butt. Good mechanics. Lightly pitted

Grip straps show 75% silver finish having a slightly darkened

& wear spots. Hammer has worn notches. Bore has area at midpoint

indicating touch up finish. Grips show wear & handling marks w/

bore retains sound rifling. (01-22875/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,000.

brass cone sight. Round five shot cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Cyl. & left bbl. flat have British proof marks. Blue & case colored finish w/ iron backstrap & large round trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Fine English mahogany case w/ vacant brass nameplate on lid. Lid interior has paper directions for loading & cleaning. Red baize lined compartmented interior contains Dixson bag flask, 2 cavity Colt Patent mold, nipple wrench & cap tin. CONDITION: very good. Blue parts have largely faded to a mottled plum/gray patina. Cyl. retains over 75% scene w/ a large dent over one chamber. Frame & loading lever show a small amount of case colors. Grips retain much original varnish with dents and dings. Mechanics fine, good rifled bore. (01-22869/JSB). ANTIQUE. $2,500-4,000.

4159. CASED LONDON COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. cone style sight. Round five shot cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Cyl. & left bbl. flat have British proofs. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finish backstrap & large round trigger guard. 1 piece smooth Ivory grip. English mahogany casing w/ vacant brass plate in lid. Lid interior has directions for loading & cleaning. Red baize lined interior showing light fading & wear. Case contains Colt Patent powder flask, 2 cavity mold, slotted tip steel cleaning rod, Eley cap tin & case key. CONDITION: very good. Bbl. retains 30% blue w/ balances flaking to gray. Cyl. has very good rolled stagecoach robbery scene. Frame & fittings retain 50% lightly faded case colors. Grip straps have 70% nickel. Non-factory grips have hairlines. Label is reproduction. Good mechanics. Lightly pitted bore retains strong rifling. (01-22854/JSB). ANTIQUE. $2,500-4,000.

style sight. Round six shot cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass backstrap & large round trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, cyl., grip straps & wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1866. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period style wood casing w/ brass plate in lid. Red cloth fitted interior. Case contains pocket size American eagle flask, 2 cavity iron mold, nipple wrench & Eley cap tin. Also includes a six round package of combustible envelope cartridges. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70% blue showing carry & edge wear. Cyl. has dull blue appearance w/ worn scene. Frame & loading lever retain 50% lightly faded case colors. Grip straps show 30% silver finish. Grips show light wear & handling marks w/ a small chip at toe of left panel. Action does not cycle properly when hammer is cocked. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. (01-22851/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 31. S#. 5675. bbl.6” octagon with London address. Round 5 shot cyl. has stagecoach scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished iron backstrap & large trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl. & wedge have matching number. CONDITION: Bbl. & cyl. have over 25% light & faded blue. cyl retains very good scene. Frame & loading lever retain over 50% nicely visible color. Grips show wear & handling marks. Some screws are replacement. Sound action. Pitted bore retains intact rifling.

4162. CASED COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON PROOFED POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 7614. Bbl. 4” marked on top flat “ADDRESS. COL: COLT LONDON”. 5-shot fluted cylinder with cylinder scene. 2 Piece burl walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: hinged walnut case lined with black velvet containing powder flask. CONDITION: overall metal has faded to gray with mild patina and light peppery oxidation throughout. Traces of original blue and case hardened finish appear in protected areas. Cylinder scene remains intact. Grips show finish wear at high edges and along backstrap, plus light dents, dings and scratches throughout. Notable dents on bottom of grips. Dark appearing bore has strong rifling. (0124254/BH). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

4163. COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. Bbl. 4” octagon with New York address. round 5 shot cyl. has stage coach scene roll engraving. Silver finished brass backstrap & trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl., & wedge have matching numbers. 1853 mfg. CONDITION: Metal has faded brown appearance with series of small dent in wedge area. cyl retains good scene. Grip straps have 10% silver finish. Grips show wear & handling marks. Action is worn & sometimes catches when cycled. Pitted bore with intact rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22389/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

4164. COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

octagon with New York address. round 5 shot cyl. has stage coach scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished brass backstrap & small round trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl., & wedge have matching number. 1858 mfg. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. retains over 505 mottled blue., Cyl has very good scene with faded finish. Loading lever has 50% case colors. Right side of frame has good colors. Grip straps retain 75% nickel showing a pleasing dark tarnish. Grips show light wear. Sound action. Bore shows scattered pitting with good rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22385/DS). ANTIQUE. $1200-1800.

4165. “AS FOUND” CIVIL WAR 6” COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, “INSET SILVER STAR”.

fervor late in 1860 or early 1861. The long 6” barrel revolvers were most popular among Southern soldiers and probably shipped South, no Colt factory records exist on this serial number unfortunately. Revolver has a 1.5” expertly inset silver star in the right grip panel that just says “Texas” to this cataloger. Otherwise, revolver is in standard configuration, blue and case color finish. 2-line Hartford address, small 2-line patent on the left side of frame, rolled “stagecoach holdup” scene on cylinder, 1-piece varnished walnut grips.

CONDITION: very good overall, all matching & complete, wedge is not numbered, revolver retains strong traces of bright blue with balance plum/brown patina with scattered pitting, cylinder has mostly discernible rolled cylinder scene. Grips retain virtually all their original factory varnish undisturbed by the inset star. The bottom point of star is partially lifting, but still firmly attached. Grip strap retains about 25% tarnished silver plate. Mechanically fine with crisp rifled bore. (0124035/JS). $1,000-3,000.

4166. RELIC CIVIL WAR ERA COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. S# 186640 (1861). Standard configuration w/ 4” bbl., 5 shot cyl., brass grip straps & walnut grip. No information provided about location of excavation. CONDITION: relic condition w/ heavily pitted patina metal w/ oxidation. Brass backstrap missing screws & is loose. Poor walnut shows erosion, large piece missing & deep gouges. Revolver is missing screw, action parts & other sm. parts. Poor pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (0122400/MD). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

4167. COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. 6” octagon with New York address. Round 6 shot cyl. has stagecoach scene roll engraving. silver finished brass backstrap & large round trigger guard. walnut 1 piece grip. 1861 mfg. CONDITION: Metal has faded to gray with scattered light pitting. Cyl. retains 70% scene. Brass shows traces of silver with a dark tarnish. Grip have original finish showing scratches & marks. Cyl exhibits a slight looseness. Lightly pitted bore has intact rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22583/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1200

4168. COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 209238. Bbl. 5”. Model 1849 Pocket single action percussion revolver manufactured by Colt in 1862. Top flat of the barrel is stamped with Colt’s single line address, with “COLTS/ PATENT” stamped on the left side of the frame. Brass trigger guard and rear grip strap, with 1 piece smooth wood grip. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, cylinder base pin, barrel, loading lever, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. Wedge does not match. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a gray patina with areas of pitting overall. Bore is bright, exhibiting scattered pitting towards the muzzle and strong rifling throughout. Brass components exhibit a mellow patina. Grip shows scattered marks form handling and storage, with areas of wear to the varnish, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (01-23442/MLW). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

4169. COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 247407. Bbl. 6”. Model 1849 single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1863. New York address across the top of the barrel, with “COLTS/ PATENT” on the left side of the frame. Cylinder bears an engraved stage coach scene. Left side of grip exhibits a carved “LB” monogram, which is also present on the butt on the right side. Case color hardened frame and loading lever, with blued barrel, and brass grip straps. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece smooth wood grip. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, barrel wedge, barrel, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: Frame and loading lever retain areas of their case color hardened finish, with areas of mottled gray patina. Barrel retains traces of its blued finish, with the balance exhibiting a mottled gray patina that is also present on the cylinder. Mirror bore, exhibiting scattered areas of pitting and strong rifling throughout. Brass components exhibit a mellow patina overall. Grip shows some scattered marks from

4170. COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 281187. Bbl. 6”. Model 1849 Pocket manufactured by Colt in 1866. The top of the barrel is stamped with Colt’s single line address, with “COLTS/ PATENT” stamped on the left side of the frame. Brass trigger guard and rear grip strap, with a 1 piece smooth wood grip. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, cylinder base pin, barrel, barrel wedge, trigger guard, as well as on the rear grip strap. CONDITION: iron components exhibit a gray patina overall, with some scattered areas of light surface pitting. Bright bore, exhibiting scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. Brass components have been cleaned at one time and retain a dull light patina. Grip show some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, as well as some wear to the varnish, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (01-23441/MLW). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

4171. EXCEPTIONAL DOCUMENTED CASED & FACTORY ENGRAVED “COLONEL COLT” PRESENTATION 3RD MODEL NAVY REVOLVER 1853. Cal. 36. S# 19471. Factory engraved and inscribed on grip frame: “COL COLT to the LIGHT GUARD, SEPT. 14, 1853”. Hartford newspapers earlier in September had stories about the shooting match that occurred on this date concerning Samuel Colt’s personally supported “Hartford Light Guard”. The September 15th 1853 edition of the paper tells the story of first prize of this pistol being awarded to the best shot in the Hartford Light Guard, Bellamy R. Stone. Stone (1833-1884) is listed in Hartford city directories starting in 1850 as a general machinist and as pistol maker at Colt by 1870s. Bellamy would die in 1884 still Colt employee. This revolver is pictured in “The Colt Engraving Book” vol. 1, pages 112-113 and attributed to shop of Gustave Young. Elegant scrolls on the left side of barrel terminate into

edges and markings are crisp. Mechanically fine with bright shiny rifled bore. Casing and accessories are fine.

PROVENANCE: Little John’s Auction 2001, Collection of

4171A. MAGNIFICENT & HISTORIC CASED CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF “BRIGADE MAJOR” INSCRIBED COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVERS. Cal. 36. S# 44704/44705. Standard configuration, blued 7.5” octagonal barrels, brass pin front sights, stamped: “-- Address Saml. Colt New-York City –” with long dashes seen on late 3rd models, blued 6-shot cylinders with Texas naval engagement rolled scene. Case-hardened frame, hammer, & loading assembly, blued steel gripstraps, with large triggerguards and short triggers. Left side of each frame stamped “COLTS / PATENT”. Grips are high polished varnished walnut. Backstraps inscribed: “BRIGADE MAJOR 2ND BRIGADE” in block letters. Varnished rosewood double case, lined in burgundy velvet. Scalloped brass plaque on lid inscribed: “BRIGADE MAJOR / 2ND BRIGADE “ in fancy block script. 2-sided panoply of arms & eagle powder flask, blued steel double cavity “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold, two tins of blue paper wrapped Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper labels, “Hawksley” pewter oil bottle, blued L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench combination tool, and functional case key. There are two similar rosewood cased pairs with same fancy block letter inscriptions “AIDE DE CAMP” in same serial range obviously contracted by the same unknown mid 1850s State Militia. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copies of pertinent pages from Locke collection book and information on other 2 cased pairs of same genre. CONDITION: excellent, both revolvers retain virtually all of their original finish on barrel, cylinder, frame, loading assembly, & grips. Grip frames retain only traces of bright blue with plum/blue patina. Casing just fine with one 3” edge crack on lid and cosmetic repairs to rosewood veneer at base. Accessories are fine, flask retains most of its original varnished finish. Cap tins are very good, fragile labels and paper wraps. Mechanically revolvers are fine with crisp shiny rifled bores. PROVENANCE: William Locke collection, Pictured in Locke Collection book 1973, Little John’s Auction 2002. Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23995/01-23995/JS). ANTIQUE. $45,000-65,000.

4172. CASED PAIR OF FACTORY ENGRAVED EARLY 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVERS. Cal. 36. S# 19477/19488. Standard configuration, 7.5” octagonal barrels, brass pin front sights, stamped: “-- Address Saml. Colt New-York City –” with long dashes, blued 6-shot cylinders with Texas naval engagement rolled scene with last 3 digits of S# “477” & “488”. Case-hardened frames, hammers, & loading assemblies, silver plated brass grip straps. Left side of each frame engraved “COLTS / PATENT” in 2 different styles. Grips are checkered ivory. Revolvers are factory engraved en suite in an early scroll and punch dot pattern. Accompanying brass bound mahogany double case, lined in green velvet. “COLTS PATENT” 2-sided panoply of arms powder flask, brass double cavity “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold, Eley Bros. percussion cap tin with green paper label, “Dixson” pewter oil bottle, sealed pack of 6 combustible cartridges, blued L-shaped screwdriver/ nipple wrench combination tool, and functional case key. There are several extra internal components including hands, screws and hand spring. There are two additional cylinders fully engraved, with full engraved serial numbers matching revolvers. CONDITION: very good overall, both revolvers appear original and matching. Markings including engraving is all discernible, groups are well fit with light shrinkage and good patina with hairlines. Both cylinders 6 functional safety pins & discernible rolled “Texas Navy battle” scene. Both revolvers have good mechanics and crisp rifled bores. Added case it’s very good as are components. PROVENANCE: David Palmiter 1998, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23993/23994/JS). $25,000-35,000.

In this case it is a unique Indian wearing a feathered bonnet. The late Larry Wilson features this revolver in both of his excellent Colt engraving books and this is probably the only example known. Wilson states: “the Indian head motif is a rarity”. Revolver is in standard configuration of 4th model navies, 7.5” octagonal barrel, large trigger guard, one line Hartford address, blue and case color finish. Deluxe engraving, fire blue inset front sight with small German silver blade is another upgraded feature as is the fancy burled walnut grips with high gloss varnish. “COLTS PATENT” is engraved on the left side of frame, Ormsby Texas Naval Battle scene on cylinder, grip frame is silver plated.

UNACCOMPANIED ACCESSORIES: Colt Factory letter. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching SNs including wedge & grip. Revolver retains about 60% bright factory blue on barrel & 10-20% on cylinder. Frame, loading assembly, and hammer are overall silver patina with traces of case color, back strap and trigger guard retain about 90% original silver plate. Grips retain virtually all their original bright factory varnish with light edge wear & minor scratches. Mechanically fine with shiny rifled bore with small patches of light pitting.

PROVENANCE: S.P. Stevens Collection 1970. (01-24185/JS). $20,000-30,000.

engraving extends to hammer, grip straps & loading lever. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass backstrap & trigger guard. 1 Piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl. & wedge have matching numbers. The letter “E” indicating factory engraving is located above or below the S#s on the bbl., frame & grip straps. Mfg. 1870.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: ornate wooden case w/ extensive brass designs on lid. Red cloth fitted interior shows fading & wear. Case contains 2-sided navy size eagle flask, 2 cavity Colt patent mold, nipple wrench, cap tin & round balls. Also included is 1 wrapped six round package of combustible envelope cartridges. CONDITION: very good. Bbl., frame & loading lever have faded to a mottled gray/plum patina. Cyl has a dark faded gray color & retains nicely visible scene. Brass grip straps have smooth patina & retain traces of a silver finish. Grips retain much original varnish. Casing is good, lid warped so gap when closed. Sound mechanics. Lightly pitted bore retains strong rifling. (01-22833/JSB). ANTIQUE. $8,000-12,000.

4174. FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY MODEL REVOLVER WITH CASE. Cal. 36. S# 210318. Bbl. 7 1/2” octagon w/ New York address & brass cone sight. Round six shot cyl. has naval scene roll engraving. Bbl. & action have late percussion period vine type scroll w/ S curve motif on sides of bbl. A style of engraving associated w/ the Ulrich brothers. Complimenting

cartouche. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl. & loading lever have matching numbers. Wedge is unnumbered. Wood stock has unnumbered iron yoke w/ ring type swivel on bottom. Stock has same “RLs” cartouche on left side of wrist. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: wood trade casing w/ folding handle & circular medallion on lid. Inside of lid label is marked “WILSON’S/ GUN and PISTOL WAREHOUSE/ No. 1,/Vigo-Lane, Sackville-Street,-London.”. Case contains powder flask, slotted tip ramrod, nipple wrench, oil bottle, cap tin, functioning case key, round balls & bullets, six round package of combustible envelope cartridges. CONDITION: metal has faded to a mottled gray brown showing spots of light pitting w/ series of dents on right side around wedge. Cyl. retains 50% scene showing small dents & scratches. Grip straps show evidence of past cleaning & have practically no remaining silver. Grips show heavy wear w/ dents & handling marks. Sound mechanics. Bore retains sound rifling w/ scattered pitting. Shoulder stock has good finish showing scattered dents, scratches & marks. (01-22841/JSB). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.

4175. CASED LONDON COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH SHOULDER STOCK. Cal. 36. S# 1317. Bbl. 7 1/2” octagon w/ London address. Six shot round cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Left bbl. flat & cyl. have British proofs. Brass trigger guard & backstrap w/ slot for shoulder stock attachment. 1 Piece walnut grip. Both grip panels have “RLs” stamped in

36. S# 1463. Bbl. 7 1/2” octagon w/

London address & brass cone sight. Round six shot cyl. w/ naval engagement scene roll engraving. Cyl. & left side of bbl. have British proofs. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass backstrap & small round trigger guard. 1 Piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl. & loading lever have matching numbers. Wedge is unnumbered. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period style trade case. Inside lid has label marked “THEOPHILUS MURCOTT./Gun Maker/68. Haymarket/ London.S.W.”. Green baize lined interior showing light wear & small tears. Case contains Colt’s Patent Dixson navy flask powder flask, 2 cavity Colt’s Patent bullet mold, oil bottle, nipple wrench, slotted tip iron cleaning rod & cap tin. CONDITION: very fine. Bbl. & cyl. retain over 60% blue blending w/ areas of flaking. Cyl. has very good scene. Frame has lightly visible case colors. Grip straps retain over 60% silver and most of their original varnish. Crisp mechanics. Bore retains sharp rifling. (01-22874/JSB). ANTIQUE. $5,000-7,000.

4177.

HARTFORD-LONDON COLT MODEL 1851

NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 125513. Standard configuration, 7.5” octagonal barrel with one line New York address, London proofs on the left side of barrel housing and on cylinder. Revolver manufactured in 1862 during height of American Civil War. English mahogany casing, vacant brass plaque on the lid, blue baize lining, compartmented for revolver, 2 cavity “Colts Patent” bullet mold, scarce “Colt’s Navy Flask” stamped Dixon bag flask, large red label Ely cap tin, combination tool, & steel cleaning rod. CONDITION: very good overall, metal is overall plum with traces of original blue in protected areas, markings all easily discerned, all matching. Cylinder retains all six crisp safety pins and very good rolled Texas naval battle scene. Grips are refinished with chips at inside toes. Mechanically fine, crisp rifle bore with areas of pitting. Casing and accessories are very good, the “Colts Patent” brass two cavity mold is a reproduction. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23997/JS). $6,000-8,000.

CASED SCARCER IRON BACK STRAP

4178. COLT 1851 NAVY ASSEMBLED REVOLVER FROM ORIGINAL MARTIAL PARTS PICTURED IN SUTHERLAND. Cal. 36. S#

51. Assembled from parts obtained from W. Stokes Kirk of Philadelphia, 1945-50. These unusual revolvers are described w/ a list of known S#s (1-120) on page 131 of “The Book of Colt Firearms” by R. L. Wilson. Photo in book is of S# “18” from the Robert Q. Sutherland Collection. Bbl. 7 1/2” octagon w/ New York address & cone style sight. Round six shot cyl. w/ naval engagement scene scroll engraving. Case colored frame is marked of left side “U.S.” beneath the Colt’s Patent marking. Backstrap & 3rd model round trigger guard have natural brass finish. Frame, trigger guard, backstrap & cyl. are serial numbered “51”. Loading lever is serial numbered “9”. Bbl. & wedge are unnumbered. Backstrap has “K” inspection mark, w/ “M” inspection mark on trigger guard & “T” inspection mark on cyl. Cyl. & trigger guard have inspection mark “H”. Refinished 1 piece walnut grips have partially visible cartouches. CONDITION: very fine. Bbl. retains over 80% lightly faded blue showing edge wear. Cyl. has faded to gray showing spotted corrosion & retains very good scene. 40% case colored remains on the frame & fittings. Brass has acquired a mild patina showing dark spots. Grips are heavily sanded & refinished. Sound mechanics. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (01-22895/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

Cal. 36. S#. 14026. Bbl. 7 1/2” octagon with New York address & bead front sight. Round 6 shot roll engraved cyl. with naval scene roll engraving. Brass grips straps with small trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. 1852 mfg. CONDITION: Metal has a worn gray appearance with small dents around wedge area and rounding at the muzzle. Brass has spots of tarnished silver in protected areas. Refinished grips show heavy wear with dents having small chips at toe. Action exhibits wear. Bbl. is loose on spindle. Lightly pitted bore has intact rifling.

4180. CASED LONDON COLT 1851 NAVY MODEL REVOLVER. & brass cone sight. Round six shot cyl. w/ naval engagement scene roll engraving. Cyl. & left bbl. flat have British proofs. Blue & case colored engraving w/ iron backstrap & trigger guard. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl., loading lever & wedge have matching numbers. 1 piece walnut grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period style trade casing w/ brass disc in lid. Red cloth fitted interior showing wear. Case contains powder flask, 2 cavity mold, oil bottle, cleaning rod, cap tin & bullets. CONDITION: very good. Blued parts have largely faded to a light mottled gray showing scattered light pitting. Cyl. retains 75% scene. Frame & loading lever show fading case colors on their sides. Grips show heavy wear & handling marks. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling w/ spots of very light pitting. (01-22873/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

Cal. 36. S# 41406. Bbl. 7 1/2” octagon with bead sight. Round 6 shot cyl. has naval engagement scene roll engraving. Brass backstrap & small round trigger guard. walnut 1 piece grip. Left side of frame is stamped “U. S.” 1855 mfg. CONDITION: Metal has faded to gray showing light pitting. 50% light cyl. scene. Brass is cleaned bright. Refinished grips show heavy wear & marks. Functioning action exhibits cyl. play. Pitted bore retains intact rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22383/DS). ANTIQUE.

4182. COLT 1851 NAVY 3RD MODEL REVOLVER. 47665. Bbl. 7 1/2” octagon with New York address & small brass front sight. Round 6 shot cyl. has naval engagement scene roll engraving. Blue &case colored finish with silver brass backstrap & small round trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps & cyl. have matching numbers. 1856 mfg. CONDITION. Bbl. retains 40% fading blue with series of small dents around wedge. Frame still has faint traces of case colors. Cyl has faded to gray & retains clearly visible scene. Brass grip straps show 20% nickel finish having acquired a dark tarnish. Sound actin. Bore is general bright with strong rifling shows spots of light pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22376/DS). ANTIQUE. $2000-3000.

4183. VERY GOOD COLT 1851 HARTFORD NAVY MODEL REVOLVER WITH CASE. Cal. 36. S# 97086. Bbl. 7 1/2” octagon w/ Hartford address & cone style sight. Round six shot cyl. w/ naval engagement scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass grip straps. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl., loading lever & wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1860.

UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: added old casing. Lid has screw fastened brass plate marked “Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Manuf’g Co/Hartford, Conn. U.S. of America.”. Inside of lid has faded paper label w/ directions for loading & cleaning. Green baize fitted interior shows wear. Case contains navy size powder flask w/ double eagle & panoply of arms decoration, 2 cavity Colt patent mold, nipple wrench, oil bottle, turnscrew, slotted tip cleaning rod, cap tin, spare main spring, trigger, nipple, and hand, case key, round balls & bullets. Case lid has large cracks extending from each side. CONDITION: very good overall. Metal has mottled gray/brown patina with traces of finish, good cyl. scene. Brass grip frame has over 50% dark silver finish. Grips retain most of their orig. varnish, heavy edge wear. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling, small spots of pitting. (01-22835/JSB). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

4184. CASED COLT 1851

NAVY REVOLVER & CANTEEN SHOULDER STOCK. Cal. 36. S# 128141. Bbl. 7 1/2” octagon w/ New York address & cone style sight. Round six shot cyl. w/ naval engagement scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass trigger guard and iron Hartford style back strap usually found on stocked Navies in 128,000 serial range. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl., loading lever, & wedge have matching numbers. Inspector’s initial “K” is found above or below the S# on major parts. Mfg. 1862 during the American Civil War. Canteen shoulder stock w/ brass yoke & buttplate have 2 sets of S#s; 80153 and below 128144 with small “K” like on revolver. Steel cap is attached w/ brass chain. Front sling swivel is located on lower tang. Inletted rear swivel is held by 2 screws. Pistol & stock held in a fancy English walnut period style case w/ brass trim & fittings. Case contains bag flask, 2 cavity Colt’s Patent mold, nipple wrench, brass oil bottle, slotted tip ramrod, cap tin, functioning case key, round balls & bullets. Also included are three open partial packages of combustible envelope cartridges. CONDITION: metal has a brown/gray patina with strong traces of blue and case colors in protected areas, numerous dents in wedge area & on cyl. Cyl. scene is partially visible. Brass trigger guard and yoke retain traces of silver. Grips retain most of their factory varnish. Stock brass is polished bright, wood refinished with traces of varnish. Sound action. Dark lightly pitted bore retains good rifling. (01-22839/JSB). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

scene roll engraving. Silver finished brass backstrap & large round trigger guard.1 piece walnut grip. bbl., frame, grip straps & cyl. have matching numbers. Wedge is unmarked. 1866 mfg. CONDITION: Metal has acquired a heavy dark patina. Cyl retains some partially visible scene. Grip strap have an uncleaned appearance with traces of dark tarnished silver. Grip show moderate wear with spots of darkening around action. Mechanics show wear. Lightly pitted bore has intact rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22585/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

4186. COLT MODEL

1851 NAVY CIVILIAN REVOLVER. Cal. 36.

S#. 198817. Bbl. 7 ½” octagon with bead sight. Six shot round cylinder with naval scene role engraving. Blue and case colored finish with silver finished large round brass trigger guard and backstrap. One piece walnut grip. Fourth model revolver, 1866 mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: later non Colt casing with burgundy the velour fitted interior. Case contains a peace flask with “Colt’s Patent” markings, two cavity bullet mold and wrench. Also present is a partially intact five round box of combustible envelope cartridges. Box is held together with tape and contains one intact and one partial cartridge. CONDITION: fine, Bbl. and cylinder retain over 70% dull lightly faded blue showing small dents. Cylinder has very good scene. Frame and hammer show over 70% case colors. Loading lever has case colors in protected areas. Refinished grips show heavy wear, dents and marks. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling showing scattered spots of pitting. (01 – 21936/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000

4187. CASED COLT 1855 “ROOT” MODEL

2 SIDE HAMMER POCKET REVOLVER.

Cal. 28. S# 4056. Bbl. 3 1/2” octagon. Top flat has pointing hand motif & Hartford address. Cone style brass cyl. Round five shot cyl. has cabin & Indian scene roll engraving. Blue finish. 1 piece walnut grip. Mfg. 1855. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period style wood casing w/ burgundy cloth fitted interior. Case contains pocket sized eagle flask, 2 cavity brass mold, cleaning brush & cap tin. CONDITION: 40% dull blue blending w/ areas of brown patina. Cyl. has weakly visible scene. Grips have blistered & peeling finish w/ small cracks & chips at butt. Action shows light wear. Cyl. exhibits some side play. Dark bore retains sound rifling. (01-22842/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

ACCESSORIES: period style wood case. Red cloth interior shows light fading & wear. Case contains pocket size eagle powder flask, 2 cavity brass mold, cap tin, round balls & bullets. CONDITION: very good. Frame & bbl. blue have largely faded to brown. Cyl. retains 30% blue in the flutes. Grips show wear w/ numerous dents & chips around butt. Sound action. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ intact rifling. (01-22859/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-4,000. Cal. 28. S# 18345. Bbl. 3 1/2”. Model 1855 Root revolver manufactured by Colt in 1858. The top of the barrel is stamped with a hand pointing towards Colt’s 2 line address. Cylinder is engraved with the Cabin and Indian scene. Frame, cylinder, and barrel exhibit a lustrous blue finish, with the sidehammer and loading lever exhibiting a case color hardened finish. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece smooth wood grip. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, and barrel. CONDITION: very good overall, with edge wear and scattered superficial marks from handling and storage. Hammer and loading lever retain vibrant case coloring, with an area of wear at the end of the lever. Rear grip strap and butt exhibit freckling. Excellent bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows some light superficial marks and some light wear to the varnish at the edges, but otherwise is very good overall. A very nice example of a Colt Model 1855 Root revolver. (23-4839/MLW). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

4188. CASED COLT 1855 “ROOT” MODEL 5A REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 6071. Bbl. 4 1/2” round w/ New York address & cone style brass sight. Full fluted five shot cyl. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer. 1 piece walnut grip. Mfg. 1856. UNATTACHED

Lot 4190

Rare Colt Factory

Engraved Model 1860

Army Revolver With Original Slim Jim Holster Incribed General Diaz and Carved “Republica Mexicana”

Grips

4190. RARE COLT FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL SLIM JIM HOLSTER INCRIBED GENERAL DIAZ AND CARVED “REPUBLICA MEXICANA” GRIPS. Cal. 44. S# 151733. This revolver is in the standard configuration with exception of fluted cylinder (S# 4830) which appears to have grown up with this pistol based on fit and surface. 8” barrel has an elaborate engraved adjustable rear sight, inset blade front sight. Pistol has one-piece carved Mexican eagle ivory grips “REPUBLICA MEXICANA”. There are several other factory engraved revolvers in this serial range, only 50 serial numbers apart is 151684 engraved very similarly in the “late vine scroll” style, both with scroll on barrel lug terminating in eagle’s head, though on right side on 151684, & left on 151733. That revolver is similarly cased and pictured in “The Colt Engraving Book” along with three others similarly engraved 151,000 serial range revolvers. Revolver is fitted with a swivel lanyard ring inset into butt and the most unusual addition of braised brass tip to loading lever plunger. Revolver has well-fit slim Jim holster that clearly show the cylinder flutes that has always been with gun is in beautiful condition, old faded ink inscription “Gen’l Diaz”. The revolver and holster inscription appear original, it is plausible that this was once the property of General Porfirio Diaz (1830-1915). Regardless, factory engraved armies are among the rarest of Colt percussion revolvers and this is a fine pleasing example with possibly unique fluted cylinder utilized during its use. Revolver is housed in blue baize lined English oak Colt casing, with large Dixon bag flask, “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity mold, “L” shaped combination tool, green label cap tin, empty wood block “NEW MODEL REVOLVING HOLSTER PISTOL” cartridge pack, and 2nd generation reproduction smooth sided cylinder numbered to match with scroll engraving on rebated section. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: copies of pages referenced from “The Colt Engraving Book”. CONDITION: very good overall, revolver appears complete and original. All serial numbers match with the exception of cylinder as noted, grips are not numbered. Metal is sharp, smooth gray iron patina overall, bright blue can be seen under and edges of adjustable rear sight. Mechanically functional with sharp rifled bore. Accompanying casing and accessories are very good also. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner 1997, casing purchased from Fred Sweeney 1998. (01-23999/JS). $20,000-30,000.

War. CONDITION: very good. Bbl., cyl. & backstrap retain 60% dull lightly worn blue showing edge & carry wear w/ scattered marks. Frame & hammer retain 70% lightly faded case colors. Loading lever has visible case colors in protected areas. Brass trigger guard retains faint traces of original silver finish. Grips show light wear w/ scattered marks. Smooth action. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling showing small spots. (01-24187/DS). ANTIQUE. $4000-6000.

finished

matching numbers. 1 piece walnut grip. Mfg. 1866. CONDITION: very fine. Bbl. retains 70% dull lightly worn blue showing edge & carry wear. Cyl. has a faded gray appearance w/ very good scene. Frame retains nicely visible case colors on its sides & in protected areas. Grip straps have over 70% silver finish. Original grip varnish shows edge wear. Sound mechanics. Bore has a lightly frosted appearance retaining strong rifling. (Gun 2) Civil War Civilian 1860 Army. Cal. 44. S# 102550. Bbl. 8” round w/ German silver blade sight. Six shot round rebated cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver plated brass trigger guard. Bbl., frame & grip straps have matching numbers. Cyl. is number 7128 & wedge is unnumbered. 1 piece walnut grips. Mfg. 1863. CONDITION: very fine. Bbl. & cyl. retain over 70% blue showing areas of flaking & wear. Frame retains 70% dark case colors. Trigger guard has a small amount of silver in protected areas. Original grip varnish over 90%. Sound mechanics. Bright shiny rifled bore. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: added mahogany English casing w/ vacant brass oval plate on lid. Blue baize lined interior. Case contains Colt patent powder flask, 36 & 44 cal. Colt patent 2 cavity molds, oil bottle, slotted tip cleaning rods & 2 cap tins. Also included is 1 pack each of 36-100 & 44-100 combustible envelope cartridges, each holding six rounds. (01-22831/JSB). ANTIQUE.

4192. CASED PAIR COLT 1851 NAVY & 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS. (Gun 1) 1851 Navy 4th model. Cal. 36. S# 198261. Bbl. 7 1/2” octagon w/ brass pin sight & New York address. Six shot round cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored w/ silver

brass backstrap & large round trigger guard. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl. & wedge having

$10,000-15,000.

flats & frame include hunting dogs, pheasants & foxes. Gold finished trigger guard w/ matching scroll. Top of bbl. has gold inlaid marking “ADDRESS-COL-SAMl COLT-NEW-YORK-US-AMERICA”. Bottom of bbl. lug has gold inlaid mfg. marking “DEWIL-LIEGE”. Sides of frame have gold inlaid “COLT’S PATENT” markings. Action screws are gold finished. Trigger guard & frame have matching original numbers. Bbl. has remarked matching number. Numbers are not visible on backstrap or cyl. due to engraving. Bbl. 8” round w/ German silver blade sight. Bbl. & cyl. have a fine brown finish. Frame, hammer, loading lever & backstrap have a case colored finish. Trigger is fire blued. 1 piece walnut grip w/ fine hand checkering & leaf carving. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wood casing w/ red velour fitted interior. Case contains a nickel finished powder flask, 2 cavity brass bullet mold & case key. CONDITION: very fine. Frame & other case colored parts retain over 95% dark colors. Bbl. & cyl. have attractive light brown finish showing some fading. Grips show a few small handling marks. Smooth mechanics. Pitted bore retains largely intact gain twist rifling. (01-24180/DS). ANTIQUE. $10,000-15,000.

4193. BEAUTIFUL DEWIL-LIEGE COLT 1860 GOLD ENGRAVED REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 113487. Original 1860 Colt revolver engraved by Dewil of Liege, Belgium. Frame, backstrap, cyl., bbl. & loading lever have panels of fine scroll engraving. Panels are surrounded by gold borders leading to areas of raised gold wire inlaid scroll. Gold inlaid figures on the bbl.

4194. RARE CASED CIVIL WAR ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 68597. Revolver is in the standard configuration, 8” round barrel with one line New York U. S. America address, manufactured in 1862 at the height of the Civil War. Each serial number of gun has small dot beneath it denoting factory engraving. Scroll engraving in the style often associated with Gustave Young shop is observed on frame and barrel lug, “COLTS PATENT” engraved on ribbon on the left side of frame. Steel backstrap and brass trigger guard engraved en suite. Mounted with slightly burled and striped walnut grips. This revolver shows honest use and wear, likely carried in the Civil War by officer based on 1862 manufacture. Revolver is housed in original blue baize lined Colt casing, eagle and panoply of arms flask, “COLTS PATENT” two cavity mold, “L” shaped combination tool, fine green label cap tin, complete “COLTS ARMY PISTOL” cartridge pack, and functional key. Factory engraved Colt model 1860 army revolvers during the Civil War have always been rare and hard to find. Vast majority of engraved Colts were manufactured after 1864. This is an honest original survivor with good collection history. CONDITION: very good overall revolver appears all original and matching serial numbers including grips. There is no original finish but sharp edges, good markings including engraving and good “Texas naval battle” cylinder scene. Grips are well fit with inspection cartouches still partially visible, very unusual to see grips inspected on factory engraved gun and very unusual to see cartouches on fancy wood. Regardless, revolver is original and factory engraved. Mechanically fine with sharp rifled bore. Casing is fine, as are accessories. PROVENANCE: John Malloy 1997, casing added 1999 from Dr. Richard Eddy CCA, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23998/JS). $10,000-12,000.

4195. CASED COLT 1860 ARMY CIVILIAN MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 159560. Bbl. 8” round w/ German silver blade front sight & New York address. Round rebated six shot cyl. w/ naval scene engraving. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass trigger guard. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl. & wedge have matching numbers. 1 piece walnut grip. Mfg. 1866. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period style casing w/ red cloth interior. Case interior shows fading & heavy wear w/ spots of missing cloth. Case contains powder flask, 2 cavity mold, nipple wrench, cap tin, case key, round balls & bullets. Also includes 1 wrapped six round package of combustible envelope cartridges, cal. 44-100. CONDITION: fine. Bbl., cyl. & backstrap retain over 50% blue showing light marks. Cyl. shows fair scene w/ numerous dents. Cleaned trigger guard has faint traces of silver. Original grip finish shows wear & handling marks. Sound mechanics. Lightly pitted bore retains crisp rifling. (01-22824/JSB). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

4196. CASED COLT 1860 ARMY MODEL REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED GRIPS. Cal. 44. S# 182471. Bbl. 8” round w/ New York address & German silver blade sight. Round rebated six shot cyl. has naval engagement scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass trigger guard. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl. & wedge have matching numbers. 1 piece Ivory grips w/ coarse hand checkering. Mfg. 1869.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period style casing that may be added to the gun. Brass shield on lid is marked “W. Dennison

Governor Ohio 1861”. William Dennison Jr. (1815-1882)

served as Postmaster General under Abraham Lincoln & was the 24th Governor of Ohio. Burgundy cloth fitted interior showing light fading & wear w/ tear spots. Case contains a patriotic themed eagle flask, 2 cavity mold, cap tin, bullet, round balls & spare main spring. Also included is an open six round package of seamless skin cartridges by D.C. Sage & Co. CONDITION: very good. Blued parts are fading to an even brown patina. Cyl. retains very good scene. Frame shows over 50% lightly faded case colors. Grips show substantial checkering wear w/ grain checks. Left panel is chipped at toe w/ long crack adjacent to backstrap. Sound mechanics. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. (01-22826/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

(01-23403/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

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4199. COLT 1860 ARMY COMPOSITE REVOLVER.

numbered bbl., cyl., grip straps & wedge. Brass triggerguard. Backstrap has notch for shoulder stock. “L”, “S” & “H” inspector stamps throughout. Round rebated six shot cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving is apparent Italian replacement part renumbered to match the revolver. Some screws & other parts may also be Italian replacements. 1 piece walnut grips. CONDITION: cleaned metal has mottled gray coloration from cold blue application showing spots of corrosion. Cleaned brass trigger guard is starting to reacquire a mild patina. Grips are heavily sanded & undersized w/ dark reddish finish & lack any sign of cartouches. Some screws show distortion, others appear to be replacement. Cyl. locks up on 1 notch during hand cycling. Bore has strong rifling

wounded and missing; at Piedmont, with 42 killed, wounded and missing; and at Lewinsville, with 20 killed, wounded and missing. CONDITION: iron components exhibits a mottled gray/brown patina with moderate surface oxidation

Model 1860 Army manufactured by Colt in 1862. New York address is stamped over the top of the barrel, with “COLTS/ PATENT” on the left side of the frame. Rebated cylinder bears a roll engraved naval scene. Iron backstrap cut for detachable shoulder stock accessory. Barrel wedge exhibits a thing brass plate to at the rear for a tighter fit. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece smooth wood grip. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, cylinder pin, barrel, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. Wedge is mismatched. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a gray patina overall with scattered spots of pitting overall. Bore exhibits pitting and strong rifling throughout. Brass exhibits areas of dark brown patina. Grip shows scattered marks and impressions from storage and handling, with a couple small losses present on the butt, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (01-23584/MLW). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection. (02-23539/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800

4203. COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

E. Mattox. (01-22377/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

4209. COLT 1860 U.S. ARMY MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 143680. Bbl. 8” round w/ New York address & blade sight. Round rebated six shot cyl. w/ naval engagement scene roll engraving. Action has provisions for shoulder stock attachment. Added custom full nickel finish. Bbl., frame, cyl., grip straps & wedge have matching numbers. Left side of bbl. has “D” inspection mark. 1 piece walnut grip has partially visible cartouches on both panels. Mfg. 1863 during the American Civil War. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period style trade casing w/ round brass medallion in lid. Interior of lid has directions for loading & cleaning. Blue cloth fitted interior showing moderate wear. Case contains nickel finished American eagle army size flask, 2 cavity iron mold, Eley cap tin, case key, round balls & bullets. CONDITION: metal retains 70% renickeled finish showing areas of peeling w/ small dents & marks. Sanded & refinished grips show light wear & marks. Cyl. scene is weakened w/ renickeled finish. Functioning action has weak spring tension. Dark lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-22828/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

4210. EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH CONDITION COLT 1861 NAVY MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 35434. This outstanding example is one of the highest condition 1861 Navy revolvers this cataloguer has ever seen. When comparing production totals with the 1851 Navy (approx. 272,000) & the 1860 Army (200,000), the scarcity of this model (38,843) makes any survivors quite desirable. Factoring in the condition of this fine example, one should not let this opportunity pass them by! Bbl. 7-1/2” round with New York address & German silver blade front sight. Round six shot cyl. with naval scene roll engraving. Creeping style loading lever. Blue finish with case colored frame and hammer having silver finished brass backstrap and trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps and cyl. have matching numbers. Wedge is unnumbered. Mfg. 1871. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: one handwritten and one typed letter from separate individuals regarding the history of this revolver. CONDITION: very fine. Barrel and cylinder retain over 85% bright original blue showing small spots of flaking with minor edge and carry wear. Cyl. scene is clear & visible. Frame retains over 80% vibrant original case colors. Grip straps have a mildly bright appearance retaining small amounts of dark tarnished silver in protected areas. Original grip finish very good showing scratches and marks with edge wear around the butt. Mechanics are fine. Bore is generally bright showing light wear and scattered spots of light pitting. (01-23557). ANTIQUE. $25,000-35,000.

4211. VERY

COLT 1861

HOLSTER.

16.

36. S# 16. Less than 100 fluted cylinder navies are thought made. Other early serial numbers noted are 1, 3, 11, 29, & 30. Like fluted model 1860 armies, one flute is stamped: “PATENT SEPT 10th 1860”. Unlike standard production models the capping cut out is not grooved. Standard configuration otherwise: “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEWYORK U.S. AMERICA” with dashes stamped on 7.5” barrel, small COLTS PATENT stamped left side of frame, mounted with varnished walnut one piece grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copies of pages pertaining to this model from “The Book of Colt Firearms” by Sutherland & Wilson. Colt factory letter stating 1 of 20 revolvers sent to colt firearms, New York office 240 Broadway, New York City, April 16th 1861 just four days after the firing on Fort Sumter. CONDITION: very good overall, appears all original, tiny traces a blue and case color, grip frame retains about 25% original silver. Matching serial numbers observed on every part normally marked including barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and wedge. Well fit grips were not removed and retain most of their original factory varnish. Mechanically fine, crisp rifled bore. Revolver has well-fit slim Jim holster that clearly show the cylinder flutes that has always been with gun is in beautiful condition.

PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24000/JS). ANTIQUE. $20,000-30,000.

RARE CIVIL WAR

NAVY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL SLIM JIM

S#

Cal.

Regardless if the Santa Anna attribution is correct or not, the accompanying story is interesting & the revolver is original and contemporarily engraved either by Colt or a New York shop, about the time of revolver’s manufacture in 1868. There are three other nearly identical engraved & ivory mounted 1861 navies attributed to Santa Anna. It is mounted with fine 1-piece checkered & carved Mexican eagle grips. According to consignor, an attributed gun S# 17452 from a Santa Anna descendant was discovered about the same time as this revolver in California with nearly identical engraving and same wear. So, it is now thought that these two guns were made as a pair. That revolver was in the Calvin Patrick collection, but it must have been sold before his death when his collection was sold at Burley auctions in 2017. This revolver is finely scroll engraved in the Nimschke style, gold and silver plated, later cased in French fitted mahogany casing with original silver plated eagle & panoply of arms powder flask, silver plated 2-cavity mold, sealed pack of “COL COLT’S

REVOLVING BELT PISTOL” combustible cartridges, green label cap tin, pewter oiler, and “L” shaped Colt combination tool.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: several copies of correspondence copy concerning provenance including one from Colt Collectors Association historian Don Jones & 4-page letter by Lee A. Silva faxed to John Gangle in 1999 concerning Santa Anna attribution of this revolver. CONDITION very good overall, engraving & markings all discernible, traces of silver wash, gold has been touched up, cylinder scene mostly discernible, grips are well fit with aged ivory patina. Mechanically fine, crisp rifled bore with pitting. Accompanying casing is fine, relined, accessories are very good. PROVENANCE: Bobby Smith 1999, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24001/JS). $10,000-15,000.

4212. CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER, EX-BOBBY SMITH, SANTA ANNA ATTRIBUTION.

Cal. 36. S#. 8762. Bbl.7 1.2” round. Round 6 shot cyl. has naval engagement scene roll engraving. Creeping style loading lever. Original finish was blue & case colored with silver finished brass grip straps. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps & cyl. have matching numbers. Wedge has non matching number 1915. 1862 mfg. CONDITION: Metal finish has faded to gray. Cyl. shows 30% lightly visible scene. Cleaned brass is reacquiring a mild patina. Refinished grips show wear with a deep dent on right panel and a series of small dents at butt. Sound action. Bore retains intact rifling showing areas of pitting.

PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection. (01-

Cal.36. S#. 13969. Bbl. 7 1/2” round with New York address & German silver blade sight. Round 6 shot cyl. with naval engagement scene roll engraving. Brass grip straps. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps & wedge have matching number. Cyl. has partially visible non matching number. 1863 mfg. CONDITION: Metal has faded to gray showing small dents in wedge area. Brass has an aged patina. Cyl. has largely clear scene Sanded & refinished grips. Sound action. Lightly pitted bore has worn rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E.

know now as the model 1862 pocket police in navy caliber. Samuel Colt was ingenious businessman, and it is known that he sent same sets of revolvers to the most important men involved in the United States army at the beginning of the war. Other recipients were General James Wolfe Ripley (Chief of Ordnance), General Randolph B. Marcy (McClellan’s chief of staff), General Joseph K.F. Mansfield (commanded the Department of Washington), General Irvin McDowell (division commander in the Army of the Potomac), General Ambrose E. Burnside (commander of the North Carolina Expeditionary Force), General Thomas W. Sherman (commander of the Port Royal Expedition), General Andrew Porter (provost marshal of the District of Columbia), General George B. McClellan (general-in-chief of all the Union armies), Major General Nathaniel P. Banks (commander of NC district), General Benjamin F. Butler (commander at Fort Monroe), General William Anderson Thornton (commander and Chief Inspector of US arsenals), Colonel James Cameron (brother of the Secretary of War, who was killed at 1st Manassas), Secretary of War Simon Cameron, and Colonel Edward S. Sanford (U.S. Military Telegraph Service/Corps). General Lorenzo Thomas (1804-1875) is well known name among Civil War aficionados, as Thomas held the rank of adjutant general of the US army 1861-1863. His signature is on most every Abraham Lincoln signed presidential military commission till he began service in the Deep South recruiting African American soldiers for black regiments. After the war, he was appointed Secretary of War by U.S. President Andrew Johnson, precipitating Johnson’s impeachment. Prior to the war, Thomas entered West Point at the age of 15 and graduated in 1823, served in the 4th US infantry during the Seminole Indian war, during the Mexican war he was chief of staff of commanding general Winfield Scott. Thomas was promoted to colonel and adjutant general of the U.S. Army on March 7, 1861. On August 10, 1861, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appointed Thomas a brigadier general in the regular army. He held the position of adjutant general until he retired in 1869, except for a special assignment to recruit African-American troops in the Military Division of the Mississippi from 1863 to 1865. On April 6, 1863, General Thomas was sent by the War Department to Helena, Arkansas to recruit freedmen into the U.S. Army. He created the first black troop in Arkansas,

fighting for the Union as part of Bureau of Colored Troops, which was created by the War Department on May 22, 1863. John Hay, Lincoln’s biographer and secretary recalled a conversation between President Lincoln and General Thomas on August 1, 1863, as Thomas was preparing to leave for the Mississippi River valley to begin his work. “General! You are going about a most important work. There is a draft down there which can be enforced.” Thomas replied: “I will enforce it.” Thomas later repeated the President’s remark at lunch, leading Hay to observe: “I regard his attitude as most significant. He is a man accustomed through a long lifetime to watch with eager interest the intentions of power and the course of events; till he has acquired an instinct of expediency which answers to him the place of sagacity & principle. He is a straw which shows whither the wind is blowing. The tendency of the country is to universal freedom, when men like Thomas make abolition speeches at public dinners. A few days later, President Lincoln wrote General Ulysses S. Grant: “Gen. Thomas has gone again to the Mississippi Valley, with the view of raising colored troops. I have no reason to doubt that you are doing what you reasonably can upon the same subject. I believe it is a resource which if vigorously applied now, will soon close the contest– It works doubly, weakening the enemy & strengthening us, We were not fully ripe for it, until the river was opened. Now, I think at least a hundred thousand can, and ought to be rapidly organized along its shores, relieving all white troops to serve elsewhere.”

UNATTTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of November 23, 1861 letter from Lorenzo Thomas to Col. Colt thanking him for gift of pistols. 1870 vintage Gutekunst cabinet card photo of Thomas in major general uniform, War Dept. General Order March 3, 1875 announcing Thomas’s death, 4-page “Memoir of General Lorenzo Thomas” in paper wraps, reproduction French fitted casing with accessories for display. CONDITION: near excellent. The 5.5” barrel and cylinder retain 85% original fading blue finish. The hammer, frame and loading lever retain 80% original case colors with balance silver/gray. The grip straps retain 99% original silver plating. The walnut grip is also excellent retaining virtually all of its original factory varnish. Mechanically excellent, bright shiny bore. PROVENANCE: Little John’s Auction 1998, Exemplary Colt collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24002/JS). ANTIQUE. $20,00030,000.

4216. COLT 1862 POCKET MODEL NAVY REVOLVER PAIR WITH CASE. Both guns: Cals. 36. Bbls. 4 1/2” octagons w/ New York addresses. Round rebated five shot cyls. w/ stagecoach scene roll engravings. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass backstraps. 1 piece walnut grips. (1) S# 14002. Blade front sight. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl. & wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1862 during the American Civil War. (2) S# 15323. Cone style brass sight. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl. & wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1863 during the American Civil War. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: added period style casing of fancy walnut w/ brass trim. Faded cloth interior shows wear. Case contains pocket size American eagle flask, 2 cavity mold, cap tin & one wrapped five round package of combustible cartridges. CONDITION: (1) very good. Retains over 30% case colors. Bbl. & cyl. blue fading to gray. Cyl. retains very good scene. Grip straps have traces of silver finish. Refinished grips show handling marks & small dents. Sound mechanics. Lightly pitted bore retains strong rifling. (2) very good. Bbl. retains 30% lightly faded blue showing spots of pitting & having small dents in wedge areas. Cyl. has faded to gray & retains 90% scene. Frame has some lightly visible case colors on left side. Grips have worn & blistering finish showing handling marks. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling showing spots of light pitting. (01-22877/DS). ANTIQUE.

4217. CASED INSCRIBED COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER. Cal.

36. S# 435. Bbl. 6 1/2” round w/ New York address & bead sight. Five shot fluted rebated cyl. Full silver finish. Backstrap is inscribed “Sgt. Henry Bartholome/Co. D Light Infy.”. 1 Piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps & wedge have matching numbers. Major parts have a dot below S# signifying silver finish. Mfg. 1861.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: included are copies of Henry Bartholome’s discharge papers dated 22 April, 1862 & form

No. 5 showing pay from 21 February 1862 to 22 April 1862 at $17.00 per month. Period style presentation box. Brass oval on lid is engraved “BMS”. Red cloth fitted interior showing some fading & wear. Case contains small eagle flask, 2 cavity mold, cap tin & case key. Also included is one 5 round package of combustible envelope cartridges. Also included is information from a Pennsylvania dealer dated 1982. CONDITION: bbl., cyl., frame & loading lever retain about 50% silver w/ balance fading to gray. Grip straps show 20% silver acquiring a dark tarnish around trigger guard bow. Grips have added varnish over light wear & handling marks. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling. (01-22867/DS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

$4,000-6,000.

4218. CASED COLT 1862 POLICE MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 4192. Bbl. 4 1/2” round w/ New York address & cone style sight. Five shot fluted rebated cyl. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass grip straps. 1 Piece old custom ivory grip has an artistic American eagle holding a shield w/ stars & stripes. Bbl., frame, grip straps & wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1861 during the American Civil War. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period style wood casing w/ brass trim. Red cloth fitted interior shows wear & fading. Case contains a small American eagle flask, 2 cavity mold, later UMC cap tin & case key. Also included is 1 wrapped five round package of combustible envelope cartridges. CONDITION: bbl. retains 30% dull faded blue showing light corrosion. Cyl. retains 20% blue in protected areas w/ balance fading to gray. Frame shows faint traces of case colors. Backstraps have 30% silver showing a dark tarnish. Very good grips. Sound mechanics.

4219. CASED GOLD & SILVER ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET POLICE REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 40853. 6.5” barrel, the longest made for this model. Revolver was manufactured in 1868, New York style engraving and gold & silver plating often attributed to the Nimschke shop. Mounted with 2-piece smooth mother of Pearl grips. Housed in red velvet lined mahogany compartmented casing, with silver plated COLT PATENT two cavity mold & silver plated COLT PATENT eagle flask, wood block pack of scarce “COLT NEW MODEL REVOLVING POLICE PISTOL” combustible cartridges, & Colt “L” shaped combination tool. CONDITION: pistol is fine as replated, all matching and original, replated mold & powder flask have dark gray silver oxidation, combination tool and cartridges are very good, cap tin is reproduction. Colt casing was “refit” by consigner in 1998. Mechanically fine, crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24003/ JS). $4,000-5,000.

Bbl., frame, grip straps & wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1861 during the American Civil War. Mahogany casing has faded red baize lining and double eagle flask, Colt Patent 2-cavity mold marked “3GP”, cap tin, combination nipple wrench/screwdriver, and functioning key. CONDITION: very fine overall, all matching. Bbl. & cyl. retain over 70% blue showing areas of wear & flaking. Frame & fittings retain over 50% light case colors. Grip straps have 95% silver finish showing a pleasing dark tarnish. Grips retain almost all their factory varnish, light edge wear. Case is very good overall with matching condition components. Sound mechanics. Very good bright bore. (01-22864/JSB). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

4221. CASED COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 15349. Bbl. 6 1/2” round w/ New York address & bead sight. Six shot fluted & rebated cyl. Original finish w/ blue & case colored w/ silver finished grip straps. 1 Piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame & grip straps have matching numbers. Wedge has non matching number “2098”. Mfg. 1863 during the American Civil War. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period style wood presentation box w/ vacant brass shield on lid. Purple baize lined interior showing wear & fading. Case contains small eagle flask, 2 cavity iron mold, oil bottle & cap tin. Also included is 1 wrapped package of five combustible envelope cartridges. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to a smooth plum/brown patina. Grip straps have traces of silver in protected areas. Grips retain most of their original varnish w/ edge wear. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling showing small spots of very light pitting. (01-22865/JSB). ANTIQUE. $2,500-4,000.

4222. COLT 1862 POCKET POLICE REVOLVER.

21248. Bbl.4 1/2” round with bead sight & New York address. Rebated & fluted 5 shot cyl. Creeping style loading lever. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished brass backstrap & trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps & wedge have matching S#. The letter “L” is marked above or below the S# on major parts. 1863 mfg. CONDITION: Metal finish has faded to a mottled patina. Brass grip straps retain 20% silver having a dark tarnish. Grips have added finish over wear, small dents and handling marks with small chip at the toe of the right panel. Action has weak spring tension. Pitted bore retains largely intact rifling.

PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection. (01-23537/DS). ANTIQUE. $1500-2500.

colored finish, exhibiting some areas of wear, scattered handling marks, and a few small spots of light surface oxidation. Right side of frame exhibits a notable scratch beneath the rear frame screw. Loading lever retains vibrant case coloring. Brass components exhibit a pleasing mottled patina. Cylinder retains fair to good amounts of its original factory blue finish, with the bluing mixing with a pleasing predominately brown patina. Barrel retains the majority of its factory high polish deep blue finish, exhibiting scattered areas of mild wear that shows through to a matching brown patina, with some scattered superficial marks overall from handling and storage. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting small scattered spots of light pitting and retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but is otherwise very good overall. An extremely attractive Colt Model 1862 Pocket Police. (01-23896/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

4224. COLT 1862 POCKET NAVY REVOLVER.

36. S#. 6505. Bbl. 4 1/2” octagon with New York address & bead sight. 5 shot rebated cyl. with stage coach scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished brass grip straps. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, grip straps & cyl have matching numbers. 1862 mfg. CONDITION: Metal parts have faded to gray/brown patina showing spots of pitting with scratches. Grip straps have a mild patina appearance with traces of silver having a dark tarnish. Cyl. retains over 60% scene. Grip finish shows wear spots and handling marks with small dents at butt. Sound action. Bore has largely intact rifling showing areas of pitting.

PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection. (01-23536/DS). ANTIQUE. $1500-2250.

This intriguing blued steel mounted octagonal barrel Army revolver made without recoil shields is 14” overall, 7 7/8” octagonal barrel engraved to top flat: “COLT’S PATENT MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR MANTON & CO CALCUTTA”. Loading arm catch is unique spring that fits notched arm. Manton is among the most prestigious of 18th & 19th century English arms makers, still in business today. Revolver has scroll engraving on frame, trigger guard & backstrap. The cylinder is entirely covered in same scrolls. Beautiful presentation. Casing is glass topped with beveled glass, form fitted for screwdriver, caps, cleaning rod, and flask. CONDITION: revolver retains virtually all old refinished blue, nicely figured burl grips retain most all there high luster varnish. Mechanically crisp with bright shiny rifled bore. The barrel address has a name or logo that has purposely been removed by punch marks which also partially obscures “COLT” in address. Regardless, this is a beautiful presentation. Leather veneered casing is sound with scuffing, Components are fair. (0122884/JS). $6,000-8,000.

4226. CASED AND ENGRAVED ISAAC HOLLIS MARKED BREVET COLT 1862 POCKET NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 11137. Bbl. 4 1/2” octagon w/ bead sight. Top flat engraved “I. Hollis & Sons London”. Five shot round rebated cyl. Blue finish w/ brass grip straps. Frame, bbl., loading lever, grip straps & cyl. have 75% coverage of late style fine vine type foliate scroll w/ straight line & fancy borders. Bbl., frame, grip straps & wedge have matching S#s. Front grip strap has additional S# marking w/ an upside-down “7”. 1 Piece walnut grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: English style brass trimmed mahogany case. Faded red baize fitted interior. Case contains good Dixson bag flask, 2 Colt Patent cavity mold, oil bottle, cap tin, case key & round balls. CONDITION: bbl., frame, cyl. & loading lever retain 70% faded blue showing edge & carry wear. Bright finished hammer & trigger show spots of darkening. Left bbl. flat has Hindi engraved name. Brass grip frames have light mustard patina. Grips retain much original varnish. Sound mechanics. Bore retains sound rifling w/ light pitting. (01-22856/JSB). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

4227. CASED ENGRAVED COLT BREVET MODEL 1850 NAVY REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS. Cal. 36. S# 13027. 7.75” tapered octagonal barrel engraved in block letters: “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY”. Barrel markings not by Colt, and neither are “COLTS PATENT” on cylinder. Frame, recoil shields, trigger bow, and backstrap are rococo engraved. Mounted with pair of smooth walrus ivory 2-piece grips. Grip strap has “RP” stamped internally as does face of cylinder possibly representing the Liege maker. Externally one small European proof with crown is observed on the left barrel lug. Revolver is housed in green velvet lined compartmented casing open known vintage with brass sporting flask, reproduction combination tool, reproduction 2 cavity brass mold, and Navy Arms cap tin. CONDITION: good overall. Revolver has all matching serial numbers, and appears complete with exception of replaced loading arm screw. Left grip has two crack repairs. Mechanically functional with clean smooth bore. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24022/JS). $800-1,200.

4228. VERY FINE CASED COLT RICHARDS CONVERSION 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 CF. S# 200307. This is a very fine example of the distinctive Richard’s conversion Colt army which was made concurrently with the first SAA revolvers 1873-1877 which Richards was also involved in the design. This revolver is among the last of the Colt 1860 armies manufactured in last year of production 1873. Standard configuration with 8” round barrel “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”, loading lever removed and replaced with ejector on right side the barrel lug. Small “COLTS/PATENT” on the left side of the frame, “44 CAL” on the left side of trigger guard. This revolver retains most of its original blue & case color finish. Revolver has mixed serial numbers, 300307 on frame & barrel, 300007 on trigger guard and backstrap (probably factory error), cylinder has 268 externally, but matching last 4 digits 0307 on back. Matching assembly number 807 observed on cylinder pin & loading door. Revolver is housed in a fine Colt army mahogany casing. Two wood blocks have been expertly cut to gently fit the powder flask mortise to hold 29 cartridges & square mortise has wood block placed to hold oiler. Fine 1873 Colt “L” shaped SAA tool, pewter oil bottle, and 30 center fire UMC 44 cartridges are in casing. CONDITION: very fine overall, revolver retains about 80% thinning bright original blue on barrel, cylinder retains about 90% bright blue on rebated section and about 30% fading blue over cylinder scene. Backstrap retains about 20% bright original blue, Frame and hammer retain about 60% muted and bright case colors. Brass trigger guard has black staining. Mechanically crisp, bright shiny rifled bore. Casing is equally fine, the two wood blocks will come out to make a very fine & scarce percussion army casing. PROVENANCE: Little john’s 2001, casing purchased 2005 CCA, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24005/JS). $10,000-15,000.

Cal. 44. SN. 163085. Bbl. 7 1/2” with added dovetail mounted blade front & V notch rear sight. Round rebated 6 shot cyl. with Naval scene roll engraving has Thuer Conversion ring. Frame, bbl., grip straps & hammer have late vine style scroll factory engraving. Left side of frame has engraved “COLTS / PATENT” marking. Bbl., frame & grip straps having matching numbers 163085. Cyl. has non matching number 595. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished brass trigger guard. One piece ivory grip. 1867 mfg. CONDITION: Metal finish has largely faded to gray with some blue remaining in protected areas of the Bbl. and backstrap. Left side of frame has some lightly visible case colors. Brass trigger guard has 30% remaining silver that has acquired a dark tarnish. Ivory grips exhibit a very mild yellowing with grains checks at butt. Tight action. Lightly pitted bore has strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-23855/DS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.

4230. INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1862 NAVY CONVERSION, “PINKERTON AGENCY, JOHN CLARK”. Cal. 38. S# 71860. Standard configuration of 1870s cartridge conversion from model 1862 pocket Navy with five inch barrel. The back strap appears to have original script inscription “Pinkerton Agency * John Clark”. There is a 1984 letter from dealer Ronald Ogan telling a bit of the history of this revolver and guessing who John Clark might be. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: modern Colt casing for display, compartmented for revolver and 21 original 38 caliber cartridges and blanks, vintage cabinet card photograph of mustachioed gent who fits the stereotype for a detective of the late Victorian era, and a facsimile Pinkerton detective badge. CONDITION: good to very good overall, revolver is refinished, markings mostly discernible, though address and serial number on barrel or partially obliterated. There are numerous small dings on the back strap, but the inscription is still discernible. Mechanically functional, good rifle bore with pitting. PROVENANCE: Ron Ogan, Little John’s Auction, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24004/JS). $5,000-7,000.

4231. COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY RIMFIRE CONVERSION SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

RF. S# 1746. Bbl. 4 1/2”. Model 1862 Pocket Navy conversion single action revolver chambered in .38 Rimfire manufactured by Colt in 1874. The top flat of the barrel is stamped with Colt’s single line address, with “PAT.JULY.25,1871./ PAT.JULY.2,1872.” stamped on the left side of the frame. Rebated cylinder features a roll engraved stagecoach scene. Iron frame, cylinder, barrel, and hammer, with a brass trigger guard and rear grip strap. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece smooth wood grip. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, barrel, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. Loading gate is numbered “1239”, with the cylinder base pin appearing to be possible misstamped at the factory with number “1236”. Barrel wedge is numbered “4439”. CONDITION: iron components retain traces of their original nickel plated finish, with the balance exhibiting a mottled dark gray patina, with some striations from former cleaning, and a couple scattered areas of mild pitting. Brass components exhibit a pleasing mellow patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. Wood grip shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, as well as some mild wear to the varnish, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24006/MLW). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

4232. COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE/NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

Bbl. 3 1/2”. Model 1862 Police/Navy Conversion single action pistol manufactured by Colt between 1873-1880 from remaining percussion parts and components, with newly produced barrels. Top of barrel bears traces of Colt’s 2 line address, with the left side of the framing being stamped with Colt’s patent information. Left side of trigger guard is stamped “31 CAL”, with the “1” having been overstamped by an “8”. Rebated rim is engraved with a stagecoach scene. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece smooth wood grip. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, barrel, trigger guard, and butt. CONDITION: metal components retain traces of their original factory nickel finish, with the balance exhibiting a gray patina overall, with some scattered spots of pitting. Bore exhibits pitting and good rifling throughout. Grips show scattered marks from handling and storage, with some mild losses to the varnish and some losses at the corners. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-23857/MLW). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

4233. COLT 1862 POCKET NAVY CONVERSION SA REVOLVER. Cal. 38RF. S# 20646. Bbl. 3”. Nickel plated frame, Bbl. and cylinder. 5-shot rebated cylinder with battle scene. 2 Piece hardwood grips. CONDITION: metal overall retains 85% original finish with notable thinning to grip frame along with scattered light dents and scratches. Grips show finish wear at edges with scattered light handling marks. Bore retains intact rifling with dark appearance. (0124255/BH). ANTIQUE. $900-1,300.

4234.

&

EARLY COLT MODEL 1871 OPEN TOP ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 1308. Standard configuration

1860

U.S. America” address, integral rear sight unique to

model. “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame, later guns have 2 line patents. Iron grip frame contains a Colt “screwed wood block” pair of beautifully age patinaed ivory grips. Ejector housing on right side of barrel. This was not a popular model for Colt, and most of production was sold in South America, fine survivors such as this with that “cowboy look” are hard to find. Originally made in 44 rimfire, this revolver has been modified during its time of use to 44 center fire, but revolver still retains the original profile and conversion was well done by altering hammer face firing pin & drilling hole at back of frame. CONDITION: fine, all matching & complete, retains about 90% original nickel, crisp markings, very good complete rolled naval battle scene, light holster wear at muzzle. Mechanically fine, crisp rifled bore. Colt ivory grips are well fit with moderate edge wear, small chips at inside toes & age cracks. PROVENANCE: Little John’s Auction 2000, Collection of Horst Kreiner.

Cal. 44 rimfire. SN. 1602. Bbl. 7 1/2” Special 6 shot full round cyl. Left side mounted ejector. One piece walnut grip. Serial numbered in its own range, estimated quantity of 7000 mfg. 1872-1873. CONDITIION: Metal has a cleaned gray appearance showing scattered dents & light pitting. Grips show heavy wear with dents & marks having chips at butt. Tight action. Dark lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. PROVENANCE:

SCARCE

FINE

of the transitional gun between model

armies and 1873 single actions. Nickel finish, 7.5” barrel, 1-line “New York

this

(01-24007/JS). $5,000-7,000.

4236. ENGRAVED COLT NEW LINE 22 REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS IN KITTREDGE & CO LEATHER TRAVEL CASE. Cal. 22. S# 21077. Nickel plated revolver with 2-1/8” flat side barrel has Colt info on top. Left side is etched “COLT NEW 22”. Cylinder is of long fluted 2nd model type. Solid frame single action with circular boss on left side has gold plated hammer with spur trigger. Grips are plain ivory. Pistol is engraved with near full coverage sprays of scroll within geometric and line borders. Pistol is housed in three fold black Morocco leather wallet lined in red Morocco which surrounds central blue cloth lined platform with compartment for revolver offset by 3-1/2” diameter German silver container with hinged top embossed “B. Kittredge & Co” “Cincinnati” (arms dealer 1845-91). A vacant brass oval is also tacked on to base. CONDITION: good. Revolver retaining 60-70% nickel finish with some bubbling and loss mostly on top strap. Cylinder shows some pitting and is gray patina. Some gold plate remains on hammer. Grips show considerable cleaning and old cracks. Bore is good. Mechanically good. Leather shows some losses on edges along with some minor tears. Interior cloth shows some rubbing and wear mostly from contact with hammer spur. (01-23954/MGM).

4237. COLT OPEN TOP POCKET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

S# 81975. Bbl. 2 3/8”. Open Top Pocket revolver manufactured by Colt in 1876. The top of the barrel is stamped with Colt’s 2 line address, with “22 CAL” on the left side of the frame. Brass frame, with 2 piece smooth wood grips. Nitre blued hammer and trigger, with nickel plated cylinder and barrel. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrel. Grips are matching via a handwritten number in pencil on the interior of the panels. CONDITION: frame exhibits a pleasing patina, with some darker spots of discoloration. Cylinder exhibits flaking, with pitting on the front and rear faces. Barrel retains bountiful amounts of its nickel plated finish. Bright bore, exhibiting good rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise good overall. (01-23427/MLW). ANTIQUE. $250-400.

4238. COLT OPEN TOP POCKET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Short. S# 77015. Bbl. 2 3/8”. Open Top Pocket revolver manufactured by Colt in 1875. The barrel is stamped with Colt’s 2 line address over the top, with “22 CAL” stamped on the left side of the frame. Brass frame with 2 piece smooth wood grips. Nitre blued trigger and hammer, with nickel plated cylinder and barrel. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, and barrel. Grips are matching via a handwritten number in pencil on the interior of the panels. CONDITION: brass frame exhibits a pleasing mellow patina overall. Nickel plated components exhibit wear through to gray patina overall. Dark pitted bore, retaining fair rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered handling marks and some wear to the varnish, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (01-23436/MLW). ANTIQUE. $250-400.

ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

4239. COLT OPEN TOP POCKET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Short. S# 50733. Bbl. 2 3/8”. Open Top Pocket revolver manufactured by Colt in 1875. The top of the barrel is stamped with Colt’s 2 line address, with “22 CAL” on the left side of the frame. Brass frame, with a blued trigger and hammer, as well as a nickel plated barrel and cylinder. Frame is mounted with 2 piece smooth wood grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: brass frame exhibits a pleasing mellow patina. Cylinder and barrel retain the vast majority of their nickel plated finish, exhibiting some spots of light pitting and dark discoloration. Dark bore, exhibiting pitting and good rifling throughout. Grips exhibit scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, and some wear to the varnish, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (01-23437/MLW). ANTIQUE. $250-400.

4240. COLT CLASS C ENGRAVED 3RD MODEL DERRINGER. Cal. 41 Rimfire. S# 994. Bbl. 2 1/2” round w/ semi-circular German silver sight. Bbl. & frame have class C factory engraving done in the NYC style. Engraving consists of vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds & fancy borders. Blue finish bbl. w/ silver finish frame. 2 piece checkered factory ivory grips. This variation retains the very rare pot bellied or bubble frame and has a high hammer. Second type late production third model. Top of bbl. has large block letter italic “COLT” marking. Introduced in 1870, this style Derringer was mfg. up to about S# 2400. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: the book by L. D. Eberhart titled “The Collecting of Derringers Manufactured by MOORE, NATIONAL and COLT”. This rare pistol is pictured on page 50 and featured on the front cover of Eberhart’s book. Also includes photographs & reprinted articles from Man At Arms. Mr. Eberhart’s research indicates he could find no other engraved gun of this variation. CONDITION: bbl. retains 60% fading blue. Frame retains 75% silver finish showing some tarnish. Grips show light wear. Bore shows scattered pitting. PROVENANCE: Ex-Doug Eberhart Collection. (01-24168/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

4241. COLT 3RD MODEL ENGRAVED 3RD VARIATION DERRINGER . Rimfire. S# 4767. Bbl. 2 1/2” w/ semi-circular German silver blade front sight. Frame & bbl. have NYC style class C coverage engraving. Engraving consists of scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds & straight line borders. Blue finish w/ silver finish frame. 2 piece ivory grips. Mfg. 1875-1912. CONDITION: bbl. retains 60% dull thinning blue. Frame has 30% nickel finish. Very good grips. Dark bore w/ scattered pitting. (01-24167/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

4242. COLT NO. 2 DERRINGER . Cal. 41 RF. S# 3807. Bbl. 2 1/2”. No. 2 derringer pistol manufactured by Colt. The top of the barrel is stamped with Colt’s 2 line address followed by the model designation. Sides of frame exhibit light scroll engraving. German silver blade front sight with hammer notched rear sight. Frame is mounted with 2 piece checkered wood bird’s head grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrel, with the interior of the grips matching via a handwritten number in black ink. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a mottled gray patina, with some scant traces of original bluing present on the barrel. Bore exhibits scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (0123439/MLW). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

4243. COLT THIRD MODEL “THUER” DERRINGER . Cal. 41 RF. S#. 4275. Bbl. 2 1/2” with semi circular sight. pivot to the right for loading. Spur trigger action Full nickel finish. 2 piece bird’s head wood grips. Approximately 48,000 mfg. 1870-1912. CONDITION: Fine, retaining over 90% nickel. Grips show light wear. Dark bore shows scattered pitting. PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection. (0123551/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1000.

4244. THIRD MODEL COLT THUER DERRINGER . Cal. 41 RF. S# 20560. Bbl. 2 1/2”. Third Model derringer manufactured by Colt. Top of barrel is stamped “-COLT-”. Brass frame with 2 piece smooth wood grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: brass frame exhibits a pleasing patina overall. Bore exhibits pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-5067/MLW). CURIO. $300-500.

5TH VARIATION DERRINGER . Cal. 41. S# 1528. Standard configuration, 2.5” barrel, nickel plated, large slanted block letters “COLT”, spur trigger, 2 piece varnished walnut birds head grips. Housed in old French fitted case which appears contemporary to manufacture in late Victorian era. CONDITION: very good overall, frame retains most of its original nickel finish and barrel retains about 70%. Small British proofs found on frame and barrel. Grips retain most of their original factory varnish. Casing is very good overall, red lining is heavily faded. PROVENANCE: Little John’s Auction 1998, Exemplary Colt collection of Horst Kreiner. (23-5000/

4246. COLT 3RD MODEL DERRINGER PISTOL. Cal. 41RF. S# 4423. Bbl. 2 1/2”. Blued steel bbl. Nickel plated brass frame, spur trigger. 2 Piece hardwood grips. CONDITION: Bbl. appears refinished and retains 80% blue. Frame retains 95% nickel with small areas of flaked finish. Grips show light high edge wear to finish & a couple scattered small dings. Very good bore. (23-5045/BH). CURIO. $600-900.

could well be the first .32 Colt specimen tested in 1887. Bbl. 7 1/2” with elongated block bbl. address, rifling appears to be of the narrow lands found in black powder rifling. Left rear side of trigger guard frame marked “22 CAL” as is sometimes encountered in rimfire SAAs. Case hardened hammer has early elongated deep cross hatched checkering on spur & cone type firing pin. Hammer slot marked “C”. Matching numbers on frame, trigger guard frame & butt. Bbl. & cyl. unnumbered with rear of cyl. bearing the mark “R”. Loading gate marked with assembly number “516”. Frame marked with first type “2 date/ 2 line” patent date. Unnumbered 2 piece hard rubber eagle pattern grips. CONDITION: very good overall. Blued metal parts retain approx. 80% original finish with more notable thinning on cylinder and forward outside portion of ejector housing. Overall metal shows scattered small areas of peppery oxidation. Frame & hammer retain approx. 60% original case colors. Very good grips show minimal wear with some sun fading. Bore retains sharp rifling with a minor frosted appearance. (01-23130). ANTIQUE. $20,000-30,000.

vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds having wavy & straight line borders & highlights. 2 piece pearl grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: British made Acme casing w/ added purple velour fitted interior having a 29 round cartridge block at the center. CONDITION: GUN 1. metal is cleaned & polished bright showing scattered spots of light pitting. Grips show small chips at toe & along action. Cyl. exhibits slight side play. Lightly pitted bore. (23-4739/DS). GUN 2. cleaned metal is polished bright showing scattered spots of light pitting. Right grip panel has large chip at toe. Tight action. Bore has worn rifling showing spots of pitting. (23-4740/DS). BOTH CURIOS. $20,000-30,000.

4249. COLT 1ST GEN. ENGRAVED SAA CASED PAIR REVOLVERS. BOTH: Cal. 38 WCF, (38-40). Bbls. 5 1/2”. Six shot fluted cyl. Class C engraving. Frame, bbl., cyls. & grip straps have

Co in New York City in 1899. It is one of the last black powder revolvers made and is known as a “transition” model to Colt collectors. This revolver still retains the small, original black powder front sight and narrow land rifling appropriate for accuracy with black powder loads, is not guaranteed for smokeless powder and has no verified “VP” mark on the trigger guard. It is 100% factory original with a sharp, bright bore and mechanics are as new. This revolver is chambered for the original 41 Colt cartridge, the supposed favorite of Billy “the kid” Bonney, and is very difficult to find today in this exceptional condition (a mere 5% of SAAs were chambered in this caliber). It would be very difficult to duplicate the condition of this fine gun. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive letter confirms specifications of the gun and further stating date of shipment: May 10, 1899. Number of same type guns in shipment: 5. CONDITION: very fine. Bbl. and cyl. retain over 90% blue showing scattered dull spotting and edge wear. Frame and hammer retain over 85% lightly muted case colors showing spots of freckling and darkened appearance. Grips are very good showing some flattened checkering diamonds. Crisp mechanics. Bore retains sound rifling showing some light pitting. (23-1814). CURIO. $14,000-18,000.

crisp and well discerned. Mechanically fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Bill Myers collection, Little John’s Auction 2003, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (0124010/JS). $12,000-15,000.

inspectors cartouche with heavy edge wear. Mechanics are very good, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: John Kopek 1998, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24008/JS). ANTIQUE. $8,000-12,000.

4253.

Standard configuration, 7.5” barrel, full round front sight, one-line Hartford address, “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel on left side, crisp “44” and small London proofs forward of the base pin. “44CAL” stamped on left front web of trigger bow. Frame stamped on left side with three-line patent marks, right side stamped P9503 in large font upside down dies, mounted with high polish varnished grips. This revolver was one of 110 Frontier Six Shooters shipped to the London agency in 1887. The accompanying red baize lined English oak case has illustrated directions paste inside lid. Case is fitted for a Dixon pewter oiler, cleaning brush and three piece slotted rod. CONDITION: fine overall, revolver retains about 20% bright factory blue especially in protected areas, traces of case colors, balance of metal is smooth gray patina, markings are crisp. Mechanics are fine, crisp rifled bore. Grips retain about 90% of their original factory varnish with moderate edgewear and scattered dents and scratches. Casing very good with expected wear and soiling to lining, pasted direction label is fine.

PROVENANCE: revolver Little John’s Auction 2000. Case & accessories Mel Torme, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24011/JS). $8,000-12,000.

FINE COLT ENGLISH CASED ETCHED PANEL “FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. S# 124556.

SAA REVOLVER.

249154. The introduction of the Colt Frontier Six shooter met with great success amongst Westerners due to the fact that its ammunition was interchangeable with Winchester’s popular 1873 model thus eliminating the need to carry multiple calibers. Bbl. 7 1/2” with blade front sight and marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. 2 Line, 3 patent date on left side of frame. Case hardened frame & hammer. Blued bbl., 6 shot fluted cyl. & grip frame with fire blued screws & trigger. Checkered black hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt in oval. Mfg. 1903.

UNATTCHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Firearms research letter stating the following: “COLT WEAPON Single Action Revolver / SERIAL NUMBER 249-154 FINISH Blue / CALIBER 44/40 BARREL 7 1/2” / DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY 11-December 1903 / SHIPPED TO Krakauer. Zerk, & Moye Company / El Paso Texas”. CONDITION: overall very fine. Frame & hammer retain 97% of their original bright and vivid case colors. Bbl., grip frame & cyl. retain 95% original blue with light high edge wear. Cyl. exhibits light uniform finish scratches. Fire blued components retain better than 90% of their delicate but attractive finish. Near excellent grips. Very good bore with sharp rifling. (23-5041/BH). CURIO. $7,000-12,000.

4255. SCARCE & DESIRABLE NETTLETON INSPECTED COLT SAA US REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN. 48024. Bbl. 7 1/2”. “HN” inspected revolvers are considered by many to be quite difficult to obtain with a serial no. range of only 47,000-50,000 (approx.). With only approx. 3,000 examples marked, these “HN” revolvers are a must have for any serious Colt collector. 6 shot fluted cyl. Bullseye ejector head. One piece walnut grips have partially visible cartouche on left panel. Inspector initials “HN” referring to Henry Nettleton are found on the bbl., frame, cyl., hammer & trigger guard. Inside of loading gate is marked “6171”. Bbl., frame, grip straps & cyl. have matching numbers. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: Colt Historian letter listing the following: “Serial Number: 48024 / Caliber: .45 c / Barrel Length Not Listed / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not listed / Sold To: United States Government / Delivered To: U.S. Government Inspector at Colt Plant / Date of Shipment: September 25, 1878 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 200”. CONDITION: metal has a worn gray look with scattered pitting as is often found on U.S. shipped SAA revolvers of this age. “US” marking has been removed. Grip are sound with heavy wear & dents at butt. Cyl. exhibits side play. Trigger pull is light. Hammer retains all 4 clicks. Dark lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-24128). ANTIQUE. $7,000-10,000.

4256. ANTIQUE SMOKELESS FRAME COLT SAA REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 32 WCF. S# 167962. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Marked on top “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”. Left side of frame marked w/ 2 line 3 date patent. Case hardened frame & hammer. Blued steel bbl., grip frame & six shot fluted cyl. Fire blued screws & trigger. Black checkered hard rubber grips w/ rampant colt in ovals.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter stating the following “Calibre 32/20 / Barrel length 5 1/2” / Finish Blue / Stocks Not listed / Sold & shipped to E.C. Meacham Arms Company / Address St. Louis, Mo. / Date of shipment Nov. 20, 1896 / Number of same type guns in shipment. 5”. CONDITION: grip straps have thinned to gray w/ brown patina. Bbl. & cyl. retain 60% original blue w/ thinning finish, scattered scratches & peppery oxidation. Ejector rod head & corresponding area at underside of bbl. display marrs from improper cyl. rod removal. Frame retains 50% lightly muted case colors; stronger in protected areas w/ scattered peppery oxidation. Mechanically fine. Good bore shows light oxidation w/ strong rifling. (01-24251/BH). ANTIQUE. $3,250-5,500.

4257. NEW YORK ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY, 1876. Cal. 45. S# 29624. Standard configuration, 7.5” barrel with Hartford address. Small “45CAL” stamped on left trigger bow, three-line patents stamped on left frame. Colt factory letter shows gun shipped to JP Moore, NYC November 1876 in a shipment of 50 guns. JP Moore customized original plain blue gun with engraving & nickel plating, often associated with Nimschke. Mounted with two-piece mother of pearl grips.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: “Colt Factory letter”. Modern Colt logoed box, French fitted purple velvet for display. CONDITION: fine overall retains virtually all of its nickel finish & well discerned engraving and markings. Matching serial numbers found on barrel, prime, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Mechanically fine, good discernible rifled bore. PROVENANCE: E. M. Morgan collection 1994, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24009/JS). $5,000-8,000.

4258. COLT SAA DFC INSPECTED US CAVALRY REVOLVER. Colt. SN. 112072. Bbl. 7 1/2”. Six shot fluted cyl. Bullseye ejector head. One piece walnut grip has visible cartouches on both panels. Right side of frame is marked “U.S.” Inspectors mark “G” is located below SN on trigger guard and backstrap. “DFC” referring to chief sub inspector David C. Clark is found on the bottom of the frame and right grip panel. Letter “P” is located on the cyl. Assembly number “582” is on inside of loading gate. bbl., frame, grip strap & cyl. have matching serial numbers. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: Colt Archive Properties letter stating the following “Serial Number: 112072 / Caliber: .45c / Finish: blue / Type of stocks: Not listed / Sold To: United States Government / Delivered To: U.S. Government Inspector Located at the Colt plant / Date of Shipment: October 30, 1884 / Number of Same type guns in Shipment: 150”. CONDITION: metal has a cleaned gray appearance with spots of light pitting. Grips show wear & handling marks. Cyl. indexing is slow when action is cycled, hammer retains 4 clicks. The bore retains strong rifling.(01-23897/DS). ANTIQUE. $4000-6000

4259. COLT CAVALRY STYLE “OVERRUN” CIVILIAN SAA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 114344. Bbl. 7 1/2”. “A study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver” by Graham Kopec and Moore describes “overrun” revolvers in chapter XII. Overrun revolvers are those with fully inspected frames with or without the “US” on the left side. After military orders were completed excess inspected frames were built into revolvers for the civilian market. The book states “these few examples we believe are very rare”. This rare revolver has “D.F.C.” Inspection marks referring to sub inspector David F Clark on the bbl., frame and cylinder. Grip straps have inspectors mark “G”. Left side of frame is not “US” marked. Frame, grip straps, and cylinder have matching numbers. Loading gate is numbered “792”. One piece walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive Properties letter listing the following information: “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, Serial Number: 114344, Caliber: .45/c, Bbl. Length, 7 1/2”, Finish: Blue, Type of Stocks: Not Listed, Shipped To: Kennedy & Curtis, Address: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Date of Shipment: October 6, 1888, Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 10”. CONDITION: metal has a cleaned gray appearance showing scattered spots of corrosion. Grips show wear and handling marks. Action is sound. Dark lightly pitted bore shows scattered light pitting. (01-22030/DS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

44-40. S# 150696. Bbl. 7 1/2”. Six shot fluted cylinder. Full nickel finish. Two piece checkered hard rubber rampant Colt grips. 1893 mfg. CONDITION: over 90% original nickel finish showing spots of wear and finish loss with scattered light pitting and small dents. Grips have moderately worn checkering. Cylinder does not properly lock when hammer is cocked slow. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered light pitting. (0122032/DS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

4260. ANTIQUE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SAA REVOLVER. Cal.

4261. COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 44 SPCL. S# 196764. Bbl. 5 3/8”. Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt in 1900. The left side of the barrel is stamped “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 SPECIAL”, with Colt’s single line address across the top. The left side of the frame is stamped with patent information followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Metal components exhibit a reapplied dark blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2 piece black checkered plastic grips. Interior of left grip panel is inscribed “RUSTY/ JOHNSON”. Cylinder and barrel are later production replacements. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter indicating that this revolver was originally chambered in “.38/40” and was 1 of 8 revolvers shipped to Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis, MO on June 11th of 1900. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as some spots of pitting that are present beneath the finish. Mirror bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise sturdy and serviceable. (231807/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

4262. PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED & ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION

ARMY REVOLVER BY JEFF FLANNERY. Cal. 32 WCF. S# 198700. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Originally manufactured in 1900, this example was subsequently professionally nickel plated and engraved by Jeffrey W. Flannery of Union Kentucky. The frame features deep cut engraving in the Rococo style on a lightly textured background, with several starburst designs overall. Metal components exhibit a lustrous nickel plated finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece Colt silver medallion smooth ivory grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap.

UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: Certificate of Engraving and Appraisal from Jeffrey W. Flannery, wood display case with custom nylon inserts reading “COLT SAA/ 1st generation/ Serial no. 198700/ Year 1900/ 5 1/2 Barrel - 32 WCF/ Ivory grips” in the lid and “Full Coverage/ Engraved by/ Jeff Flannery” in the body. CONDITION: excellent, as professionally restored, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied nickel finish overall, exhibiting some small scattered spots of pitting beneath the finish. Bright bore, exhibiting pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Brad Shepherd. (23-2109/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

4263. PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 32 WCF REVOLVER. Cal. 32 W.C.F. S# 198893. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Single Action Army manufactured by Colt in 1900. Barrel is stamped with Colt’s 2 line address across the top, with the caliber designation “32 W.C.F.” on the left. Left side of frame bears patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Metal components exhibit a reapplied nickel plated finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered hard rubber grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and backstrap. CONDITION: metal components retain the vast majority of their reapplied nickel finish, exhibiting some flaking on the underside of the top strap, as well as on the sides of the grip straps, with areas of mild pitting present beneath the finish. Bore is bright, as refinished, exhibiting moderate pitting and fair rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing, with some scattered nicks and marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-1723/MLW).

4264. COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. S# 210900. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter manufactured by Colt in 1901. The left side of the barrel bears a faint “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” stamp, with Colt’s 2 line address stamped over the top at the breech. Left side of frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Barrel has been shortened, appearing to have shortened during the period. Trigger is a replacement. Frame is mounted with 2 piece stag grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a mottled gray

CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

Cal. 357 Magnum. S# 3566640.

Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt in 1915. Left side of barrel is stamped “45 COLT”, with Colt’s 2 line address across the top. Left side of frame bears stampings stipulating Colt’s patent information, followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, and trigger straps being blued. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered hard rubber grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame and trigger guard. Grips are numbered “5134” on the interior of the panels. Frame and loading gate exhibit matching assembly numbers. CONDITION: frame exhibits wear overall that shows through to a mottled gray patina, with stronger case coloring present on the right side. Blued components retain large amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning overall that shows through to a gray patina. Mirror bore, exhibiting some spots of light surface oxidation and retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-2326/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

4274. PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

4275. REFINISHED PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Cal. 38 Spl. S# 353149. Bbl. 5 3/8”. Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt in 1928. The left side of the barrel is stamped “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL, with “COLT’S MFG CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” stamped across the right. Left side of frame bears patent information, followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Metal components exhibit a reapplied dark blued finish overall, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece contemporary aftermarket Colt gold medallion smooth wood grips. Barrel and cylinder are of later production. Butt has been mounted with a lanyard swivel. Matching numbers are present on the frame, well as on the right side of the grip straps. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their reapplied blue finish exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall. (23-2327/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,100.

4276. ANTIQUE COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

45 Colt. S# 177919. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1898. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT.”, with Colt’s single line address across the top. Left side of the frame bears patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Standard blade front sight with frame notched rear sight. Knurled trigger and cylinder base pin head. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a dark gray patina overall, with some areas of mild to moderate pitting. Dark bore, exhibiting pitting and good rifling throughout. Grips exhibit smoothing, and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (01-23440/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

4277. NO LOT.

colt in ovals. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive letter stating the following, “Serial Number: 185813 / Caliber: .45/C / Barrel Length: 7 1/2” / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Montgomery Ward & Company. / Address: Chicago, Illinois / Date of Shipment: June 3rd, 1899. / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 2”. CONDITION: bbl., cyl. & frame retain 85% original blue; notable thinning on grip straps & trigger guard. Cyl. exhibits uniform turnline finish wear. Frame retains 85% original case colors w/ small area of freckling on right side. Very good grips retain sharp checkering & have faded only mildly. Mechanically fine. Very good shiny bore retains sharp rifling. (23-5044/BH). CURIO. $2,500-3,750.

4279. COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. 196654. Bbl. 7 1/2”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1900. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F”, with Colt’s single line address across the top. The left side of the frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Flat top blade front sight with frame notched rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: frame exhibits a mottled gray patina, with blued components retaining trace to fair amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning that shows through to a matching gray patina overall, with some scattered areas of mild pitting. Bright bore, exhibiting light surface pitting and well defined rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered nicks and marks from handling and storage, with a loss to the bottom right corner on the right grip, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-1414/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

4280. COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. 38/40. S# 213373. Standard configuration, 4.75” barrel, semicircular front sight with small notch cut out for sighting. Blue and case color finish, hard rubber checkered “Rampant Colt” logo grips. Factory letter confirms configuration. Shipped to Lee Glass, Anderson Hardware Company, Omaha NE, August 20th 1901. UNATTTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter. CONDITION: fine overall, barrel and cylinder retain about 80% original blue, group frame retains about 20% blue, frame house about 20% case colors with balance silver/gray patina. Mechanically fine, crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Exemplary Colt collection of Horst Kreiner, purchased 1998. (23-2597/JS). $2,500-3,500.

4281. COLT BISLEY MODEL SAA REVOLVER. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Marked on left side “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT”. Case hardened frame & wide spur hammer. Blued steel bbl., grip frame & six shot fluted cyl. Fire blued screws & wide target trigger. SSN scratched on bottom of grip frame “327-32-5238”. Black checkered hard rubber grips w/ rampant colt in ovals. Mfg. 1901. CONDITION: blued metal parts retain 60% thinning original finish w/ scattered scratches, handling marks & areas of scattered pinprick oxidation. Frame retains 80% original case colors. Very good grips show light fading. Left grip has small chip missing near toe. Mechanically fine. Very good lightly worn bore. (23-5042/BH). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

4283. COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

WCF. S# 241964. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1903. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 32 W.C.F.”, with Colt’s single line address across the top. Left side of the frame exhibits faint patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with remaining metal components being blued. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Right grip panel exhibits 5 small notches on the top right corner. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: frame retains traces of its original factory case color hardened finish, exhibiting a gray patina overall, with mild pitting on the left side of the frame. Blued components retain fair amounts to of their original factory finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning overall that shows through to gray patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild pitting and good rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-1416/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

4285. COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. WCF. S# 256832. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1904. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 32 W.C.F.”, with Colt’s 2 line address stamped over the top at the breech. Left side of the frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with remaining components being blued. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: frame retains traces of its original case color hardened finish, with the balance exhibiting a gray patina with some scattered spots of light pitting. Blued components retain fair amounts of their original factory finish, exhibiting wear and thinning overall that shows through to a matching gray patina. Bright bore, exhibiting scattered areas of pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-1417/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

4286. COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Colt. S# 259541. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1904. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 41 COLT.”, with Colt’s 2 line address stamped over the top at the breech. Left side of the frame is stamped with Colt’s patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with remaining components being blued. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: frame retains trace amounts of its original factory case color hardened finish, with the balance exhibiting gray and brown patinas, with some pitting overall. Blued components exhibit wear and thinning overall that shows through to brown patina and mild pitting overall. Bore is bright, exhibiting pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips show scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-1420/MLW). CURIO.

Cal. 38 W.C.F. S# 260852. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Marked on left side “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F.”. Case hardened frame & wide spur hammer. Blued steel bbl., grip frame & six shot fluted cyl. Left front of trigger guard marked “5”. Fire blued screws & wide target hammer. 2 piece checkered hard rubber grips w/ rampant colt in ovals. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter stating the following, “Serial Number: 260852 / Caliber: .38/40 / Barrel Length: 5 1/2” / Type of Stocks: Not Listed /

Shipped To: Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company / Address: Chicago, Illinois

/ Date of Shipment: November 10, 1904 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 5”. CONDITION: blued metal parts retain 85% original finish w/ light edge wear, scattered scratches & handling marks. Frame retains 75% original case colors w/ fading & scattered areas of peppery oxidation. Near excellent grips retain sharp checkering. Mechanically fine. Very good bore retains strong rifling. (23-5043/BH). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

$1,750-2,500.

4287. COLT BISLEY MODEL SAA REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER.

4288. COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

WCF. S# 262228. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1905. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F.”, with Colt’s 2 line address across the top of the barrel. Left side of the frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a case color hardened frame, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, trigger guard, and rear grip strap exhibiting a blued finish. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered hard rubber grips. Standard blade front sight with frame notched rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: frame retains scant traces of its original case color hardened finish, with the balance exhibiting a mottled brown patina, with some light spots of pitting. Barrel retains large amounts of its original blue finish, with remaining blue components exhibiting wear and thinning overall to gray and brown patinas. Bore exhibits consistent moderate pitting and retains fair rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-1413/MLW). CURIO.

4289. COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

WCF. S# 263712. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1905. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F.”, with Colt’s 2 line address stamped over the top at the breech. Left side of the frame is stamped with Colt’s 2 line patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with remaining components being blued or nitre blued. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Interior of left grip panel is hand inscribed “EBL”. Blade front sight with frame notched rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: frame retains traces of its original factory case color hardened finish, with the balance exhibiting a gray/brown patina

overall. Blued components retain large amounts of their original factory finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina. Bright bore, exhibiting scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (231412/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

4290. COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

296782. Bbl. 7/2”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1907. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 32 W.C.F.”, with Colt’s single line address across the top. Left side of the frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Blade front sight has been slightly ground down. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: metal components retain traces of their original factory finishes, with the balance exhibiting a gray patina, with a few spots of light pitting overall. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent light pitting and retaining good rifling throughout. Grips exhibit heavy smoothing overall, with a few scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-1418/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

$1,200-1,800.

4291. COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

WCF. S# 298988. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1907. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 32 W.C.F.”, with Colt’s 2 line address stamped over the top at the breech. Left side of the frame is stamped with Colt’s 2 line patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Right side of frame is stamped “D.K.B.”, with the left side of the grip straps being engraved “D.K.BARRETT”. Bottom of the grips are hand inscribed “DKB”, with “D Barrett” and “Coyle, Okla” inscribed on the interior of the panels. Frame and hammer are case color hardened, with remaining components being blued. Trigger guard and rear grip strap have been reblued at one time. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. Grips are matching via the last 4 digits of the serial number that is handwritten on the interior of the panels, with the full serial number having been inscribed, also on interior of the panels. CONDITION: Frame and hammer retain scant traces of their original case color hardened finish, with the balance exhibiting a gray/brown patina, with some scattered areas of pitting. Blued components exhibit wear and thinning overall that shows through to a gray patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-1419/MLW). CURIO.

4292. COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

306754. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1908. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT”, with Colt’s single line address across the top. Left side of frame bear patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Metal components exhibit a blue finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered hard rubber grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, rear grip strap, and is hand-scribed on the interior of the grip panels along with the initials “WLB”. CONDITION: metal components retain fair amounts of their original factory applied blue finish, with the balance exhibiting a mottled gray patina overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting some scattered areas of pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, with the left grip panel exhibiting a loss at the bottom left corner, but otherwise remaining sturdy and serviceable. (23-1409/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

4293. NICE COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

S# 306757. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1908. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT”, with Colt’s single line address across the top. Left side of the frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame and hammer exhibit a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, trigger guard, and back strap being blued. Frame is mounted with Colt 2 piece checkered hard rubber grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap, with the grips matching via a handinscribed number on the interior of the panels. CONDITION: frame retains large amounts of its original factory case color hardened finish, exhibiting some fading and a couple areas of wear through to gray patina. Blued components retain the majority of their original factory finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to pleasant brown and gray patina. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some mild smoothing and a couple scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, with the right panel exhibit a smooth loss to the checkering, appearing to be the result of a quick grind, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A nice 1908 vintage Colt Bisley Model revolver. (23-1411/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

$1,200-1,800.

4294. COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Colt. S# 311875. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1908. The left side of the barrel is stamped

“(BISLEY MODEL) 41 COLT.”, with Colt’s 2 line address stamped over the top of the breech. The left side of the frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: metal components retain traces of their original factory blue finish, with the balance retaining a dark gray patina, with scattered areas of pitting overall. Bore is bright, exhibiting scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips show heavy smoothing and scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-1421/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

4295. COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Colt. S# 312067. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Bisley Model single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1910. The left side of the barrel is stamped

“(BISLEY MODEL) 38 COLT.”, with Colt’s 2 line address stamped over the top at the breech. Left side of the frame bears Colt’s 2 line patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Front sight has been shortened and shaved down to a point. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: frame exhibits a dark gray patina, with some areas of pitting. Blued components exhibit wear and thinning overall that shows through to gray and brown patinas. Very bright bore, exhibiting some scattered spots of pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit smoothing, with old repairs at the bottom front corner on each panel. (23-1408/MLW). CURIO. $2,250-3,250.

4296. COLT BISLEY MODEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. S# 306755. Bbl. 7 1/2”. Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter manufactured by Colt in 1908. The left side of the barrel is stamped “(BISLEY MODEL)/ COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”, with Colt’s single line address across the top. Left side of the frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered hard rubber grips. Standard blade front sight with frame notched rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. Grips are matching via a hand-inscribed number on the interior of the panels, along with the initials “WB”. CONDITION: metal components retain traces of their original case color hardened and blued finishes, with the balance exhibiting a mottled gray patina, with some scattered spots of light pitting overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting some small spots of scattered pitting and retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-1410/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

41. S# 2156. Standard configuration, 3.5” barrel with “COLT D.A. 41” in etched panel. full semicircular front sight, long flute 6-shot cylinder, blue & case color

(or rosewood) grips. Tiny British

Cal. 38 Colt. S# 67015. Bbl. 3 1/2”. Model 1877 “Lightning” double action revolver originally manufactured by Colt in 1888 and later professionally restored and engraved by Floyd E. Warren in 1982.The left side of the barrel exhibits a faux “etched panel” with “COLT D.A. 38” relief engraved on a stippled background, with the top of the barrel exhibiting a hand engraved version of Colt’s 2 line address within an oval. Frame, barrel, and rear grip strap feature finely executed scroll engraving on a punch dot background with single and double line borders. Cylinder features ensuite engraving with a single lightning bolt between each flute and a gold band at the rear, which is also present on the barrel at the muzzle and breech. Left and sight sides of trigger guard are highlighted in a single gold line that runs from web to web. Left side of frame is engraved “ENGRVD. BY F.E. WARREN 1982” under the left grip panel, with “FOR JOHN E. MORRIS” engraved beneath the right grip. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some light wear on the underside of the barrel from removal of the cylinder base pin, with a couple scattered spots of light pitting present beneath the finish. Bore is bright as refinished, exhibiting pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and a few scattered marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise sturdy and serviceable. An extremely attractive professionally restored Colt Model 1877 Lightning double action revolver. (01-23820/MLW). ANTIQUE. $2,250-3,500.

poofs are stamped on barrel and flutes of cylinder. Housed in an English walnut casing with Army & Navy Cooperative label, Pewter oil bottle, cleaning brush, 3-piece combination cleaning tool, and block the hold 12

4299. COLT 1877 LIGHTNING LONDON

CASED DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. S#.3083. Bbl. 3 1/2” with Hartford address, and etched panel caliber marking. Blade sight. 6 shot fluted cyl. Nickel finish with fire blued trigger & hammer, hammer has polished sides. 1 piece checkered hard rubber round butt rampant colt grips. 1878 mfg.

UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: English trade casing. Original paper label on inside lid is marked “Colts. Patent. FireArms, Manufacturing Co. / 14, Pall. Mall. S.W. / London.” Blue velour fitted interior with 16 round wood cartridge black. Case contains a wire cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine retaining over 80% nickel showing scattered flaking & marks. Etched panel caliber marking is clear & well defined. Hammer & trigger have strong fire blue. Grips show light wear. Action sound & tight. Very good rifling with a few spots of light pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (0122429/DS). ANTIQUE. $2000-3000.

4300. COLT 1877 LIGHTNING

LONDON CASED DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. S#. 25718. Bbl. 4 1/2” with Hartford address is marked “DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON.” Right side has etched panel cal. marking & 2 British proofs. German silver blade sight. 6 shot fluted cyl. Blue & case colored finish with fire blued hammer having polished sides. Checkered walnut 1 piece grip. 1880 mfg.

UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: English trade case. Inside of lid has original paper label marked “Colts. Patent. FireArms Manufacturing Co. / 14 Pall. Mall. S.W. / London.” Green felt fitted interior has a 20 round wood cartridge block. includes a wire cleaning rod. Case interior shows spots of wear & fading. CONDITION: Fine. Frame retains over 70% case colors. Over 70% blue, left side of bbl. is faded. Etched panel marking is weak. Hammer has bright fire blue. Grip shows light wear & marks, checkering has some flattened diamond. Action function well in DA mode with a slight catch in SA mode. Bright bore retains strong rifling.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (0122430/DS). ANTIQUE. $2000-3000.

4301. BEAUTIFUL LONDON CASED & PROOFED 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING

DA REVOLVER. Cal. .38 Long Colt. S# 1946. Bbl. 3 1/2” with bright blade front side & “COLT D.A. 38” in etched panel. Blued steel bbl., grip frame & 6-shot fluted cylinder. Cylinder shows crown over “V” London proofs. Case hardened frame. Hammer sides polished bright. 2-Piece checkered hard rubber grips.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: English oak hinged case with brass disk inset in top. Case lined with blue velvet having empty cartridge block, two compartments with combination tool. Inside of lid has label marked “Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. 14 Pall Mall S.W. London”. Top of lid has two old added stickers (see photo). Colt Factory letter stating the following: “Serial

Number: 1946 / Caliber: .38/c / Barrel Length: 3 1/2” /

Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company London Agency /

Address: London, England / Date of Shipment: October 15, 1877 / Number of Same Guns in Shipment: 50”.

CONDITION: blue metal parts retain 95% original finish with light scratches on bottom of Bbl. from removing cylinder rod. Front and sides of trigger have worn mostly bright. Bbl. has exceptionally strong etched panel. Frame retains 98% bright and vivid original case colors. Right side of frame ahead of cylinder shows area of worn color. Cylinder does not rotate. Very good bore with a lightly frosted appearance. Casing is sound with light age wear. (01-24253/BH). ANTIQUE. $2,0003,000.

4302. COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 41 Colt. S# 163026. Bbl. 6” with blade front sight & marked on left side “COLT. D.A. 41”. Blued steel bbl., grip frame & 6 shot fluted cyl. Black checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt in ovals. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter stating the following “Serial Number: 163026 / Caliber: .41 /c / Barrel Length: 6” / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Sold ToBrittain and Company / Address: Unavailable / Shipped to: Pacific Hardware & Steel Company / Address: San Francisco, California / Date of Shipment: April 4, 1907 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 24”. CONDITION: blued parts retain 70% overall thinning finish with high edge wear & scattered light scratches. Frame retains 80% original vivid case colors. Very good grips show light high edge wear. Bore retains strong rifling with scattered minor pitting. (23-5068/BH). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

4303. FINE COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER SHIPPED TO SAN ANTONIO. Cal. 41. S# 52859. Standard configuration, 3.5” barrel, full circular front sight, long flute six shot cylinder, nickel finish, walrus ivory grips. Colt factory letter states this gun was shipped blue with 4.5” barrel in 1886 to Charles Hummel & Sons in San Antonio TX. Revolver was definitely customized with nickel finish and most unusual use of walrus ivory in the grips. Screws, trigger and cylinder pin have bright fire blue finish, all in all and attractive Texas shipped revolver. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter. CONDITION: fine as altered and customized with shorter barrel and nickel finish. Fine mechanics. Good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24015/JS). $1,000-2,000.

4304. COLT

1877 THUNDERER DOUBLE ACTION

Cal. 41 Colt. S# 126059. Bbl. 4 1/2”. Model 1877 Thunderer manufactured by Colt in 1901. Left side of barrel is stamped with the caliber designation, with Colt’s 2 line address stamped over the top at the breech. Left side of frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Blued finish, with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Left side of trigger guard is electro-penciled “2185042 D.K.P.”. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: metal components exhibit wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina, with areas of oxidation and pitting overall. Bright bore, exhibiting scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-1423/MLW). CURIO. $500-800.

Cal. 38 Colt. S# 95697. Bbl. 5”. Model 1877 Lightning double action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1894. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the caliber designation, with Colt’s 2 line address stamped over the top at the breech. Left side of frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Half-moon front sight with frame notched rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a mottled gray patina, with light pitting overall. Bore exhibits light pitting and good rifling throughout. Grips exhibit heavy smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (01-24239/MLW). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

“Lightning” double action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1898. The left side of the barrel is stamped “COLT. D.A.38”, with Colt’s 2 line address over the top. Left side of frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Metal components exhibit a nicely reapplied blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. CONDITION: excellent as restored, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some light edge wear, with some areas of pitting present beneath the finish. Bright bore, exhibiting some scattered spots of pitting and good rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (01-24246/MLW). ANTIQUE. $400-700.

MODEL

REVOLVER.

4305. COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

4306. EVERETT PIERCE RESTORED COLT 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

the scrolls. Standard configuration with 5.5” barrel marked: “COLT’S PT.F.A. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON”, tiny British proofs on bottom of barrel add back edge of cylinder, fire blue finished trigger and back of hammer, sides of hammer are polished bright, checkered and varnished two piece burl walnut grips, case hardened sling swivel riveted at butt. “45CAL / B” stamped on left forward trigger bow web. The revolver is housed in an accompanying red baize lined British-style oak case, round brass plate in lid with 3 scratched initials. The interior compartmented for revolver, 18-round cartridge block, gutta percha oil bottle, 3 matching wood handled tools. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter, lase & accessories as listed above. CONDITION: excellent overall, all matching & original, retaining over 95% bright original high polish blue including fire blue on trigger and back of hammer. Only noticeable losses to blue or the lightly worn areas on back edge of cylinder. Mechanically crisp with bright shiny bore. Accompanying later manufacture London Colt casing is fine as are accessories. There is 4 digit number stamped in butt stock, unknown “collection or inventory number”. PROVENANCE: Pete Holder, Little John’s auction 1998, Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24017/JS). ANTIQUE. $15,000-20,000.

4307. EXQUISITE LONDON ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 REVOLVER WITH CASE. Cal. 45. S# 3735. You won’t find a more impressive Colt model 1878 DA revolver. The accompanying factory letter states gun was shipped to London agency in 1880 but makes no mention of engraving which is characteristically English with tighter and finer scrolls and this example has flowers incorporated in

4308. COLT 1878 FRONTIER LONDON

CASED DA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 40317. Bbl. 5 1/2” with Hartford address & blade sight. 6 shot long flute cyl. Blue finish with fire blued hammer & trigger. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt round butt grips with lanyard ring at butt. 1898 mfg. UNATTACHED

ACCESORIES: English trade case. Lid interior has original paper label marked “Colts. Patent. FireArms, Manufacturing Cl. / 26. Glasshouse Street, / Picadilly Circus, London. W.” Restored red felt interior with 22 round wood cartridge block. Case contains Ebony handled turn screw, brass cleaning rod with jag & brush, Silver plated oil bottle & key. CONDITION: Fine. Over 80% lightly faded blue shows edge wear with scattered small handling marks. Grips show light wear & fading. Sound action. bore is bright with strong rifling.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22427/ DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-3500.

4309. COLT 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER LONDON CASED DA REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. S#. 24282. Bbl. 5 1/2” round with Hartford address & blade sight . Long flute 6 shot cyl. Full nickel finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips with lanyard loop at butt. Right panel is stamped “610” near the bottom. 1889 mfg.

UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: English wood casing. Original paper label on lid interior reads “Colts. Patent. FireArms Manufacturing Co. / 14 Pall, Mall, S.W. / London.” Red felt fitted interior features a 26 rd. wood cartridge block. Case contains ebony handled turn screw & cleaning rod, oil bottle & key. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl. retains 70% nickel. Action has nickel in protected areas. Grips show light wear, right panel has a gouge near butt. Cyl. exhibits some side play. Lightly pitted bore has worn rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22432/DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-3500.

Colt. S# 11760. Bbl. 7 1/2” w/ blade sight. Six shot long flute cyl. Full nickel finished w/ fire blue hammer & trigger. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt round butt grips w/ lanyard ring at butt. Mfg. 1883. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt firearms letting listing the following information: “COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER”, “Serial Number: 11760”, “Caliber: .45/c”, “Barrel Length: 7 1/2”, “Finish: Blue”, “Type of Stocks: Not listed”, “Shipped To: Hartley & Graham”, “Address: New York, New York”, “Date of Shipment: October 27, 1883” & “Number of Same Guns in Shipment: 40”. Black ring binder w/ a large volume of information about the revolver from the Canadian National Archives. Registration certificates, military records & Canadian war history as well as photos. A chain of custody for the revolver is detailed starting w/ Colt to Hartley & Graham to the Canadian government to three subsequent owners to the consignor. A copy of the gun report volume 43, no. 1 June 1997 is included w/ an article starting on page 31 about the Canadian Militia & Defense colt 1878 revolvers. This revolver & its holster are pictured in the article. Leather flap holster & belt w/ brass hook. Inside flap has hand-written marking “P. V. C. Tice” & stamped name “A. Laurie”. Belt & holster are in fair to good condition. SPECIAL NOTE: This revolver was issued in two historical Canadian wars; A) The North West Rebellion (Canada’s Indian War of 1885). B) The 1899-1902 South African War. This was the first time in history that Canada dispatched troops to an overseas war. The names on the holster as well as the last registered owner were all in the same unit in South Africa. CONDITION: very fine as is the finest condition gun known to have taken part in both wars, along with the original holster & belt. Retaining over 95% nickel finish showing carry wear on backstrap & small spots. Grips show light wear. Sound

Caliber: .45/C, Bbl. Length: 7 1/2”, Finish: Blue, Type of Stocks: Not Listed, Shipped To: Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company, Address: Chicago, Illinois, Date of Shipment, February 27, 1891, Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 5”. CONDITION: over 75% lightly worn original blue showing edge and carry wear with areas of flaking on cylinder. Good grips show small marks. Functioning action, cylinder exhibits some side play. Bore retains

BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .738. R .737. Restriction: L .024 (Mod). R .023 (Mod). Wall thickness: L .032. R .034. STOCK: DAH: 3 1/4”. DAC: 1 7/8”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/4”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: very fine. Barrels retaining over 90% original twist finish with some scattered marks. Action and lockplates retain 40-50% original case hardening color. Right plate is quite strong with about 80% color. Action shows some spotting. Top lever, trigger plate and trigger guard retain over 80% original bright blue. Buttplate has a good amount of its original case hardening color. Stocks retain over 90% original oil finish with a good scattering of light marks and a few deep bumps. Bores are bright and shiny with raised dent 8” behind muzzle of right barrel and with a minor dent at same area of left. (01-24122/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

rampant colt checkered hard rubber buttplate. Toeline has a brass oval presentation plate. WEIGHT: 7 lbs., 10.6 ozs. Mfg. 1890. Estimated quantity of 7366 mfg. 1883-95. CONDITION: nicely restored gun. Action retains 98% re-case colored finish. Bbls. have a fine gray coloration rebrowned finish. Wood has very good refinish w/ freshened checkering. Action is tight & on face. Very good bright bores. (01-23392/DS). ANTIQUE. $1500-2500.

wear w/ scattered dents & marks. Stock shows dents & handling marks w/ chips on both sides of top tang, small crack extending from lower tang & added wood repair at toe. Sound action. Bore is dark w/ a frosted appearance & light pitting retaining intact rifling. (01-23417/DS). ANTIQUE. $2250-3500.

CONDITION: bbl. & action retain some blue fading to brown showing handling marks w/ areas of light pitting. Forearm shows light finish & checkering wear w/ numerous handling marks. Stock has worn finish w/ numerous dents & marks having a chip left of top tang. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. (0123317/DS). ANTIQUE. $3500-4500.

bore retains intact rifling. (01-23318/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-4,500.

shows finish & checkering wear w/ small dents having a chip along rear edge. Stock shows areas of darkening from water damage

original along w/ light handling marks in butt area plus light abrasions to forend. Very good to excellent, bright, shiny bore w/ distinct rifling. Great Cowboy Action carbine. (01-24196/NW). ANTIQUE. $900-1,400.

sleeve w/ hard rubber grip over the wrist of the stock. Bbl. & top of breech block have standard Burgess markings. Action has factory engraving consisting of ornate spirals on sides of frame w/ straight line borders as well as spiral & leaf highlights. Straight grip stock of nicely grained walnut w/ hard rubber buttplate. Walnut forearm has wraparound point pattern factory checkering. Half length tubular mag. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 70% brown finish showing a vivid Damascus pattern. Exposed portion of mag. tube retains 80% blue. Action & slide have 30% fading blue in protected areas. Original wood finish & checkering show wear w/ dents, scratches & marks. Sound mechanics. Very good bright bore. (01-23418/DS). ANTIQUE. $1500-2500.

fluted cyl. This special order revolver has 75% coverage of vine type scroll hand engraving. Original finish was gold plated w/ case colored hammer. Finely checkered trigger. 2 piece pearl grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Smith & Wesson letter signed by Roy G. Jinks states the following, “We have researched your Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 revolver in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number 25935, was special ordered by F. E. Bennett, world famous target shooter. There is no record of what the special order was, however, there were three guns in the order, all consecutively numbered. These numbers were 25933, 25934 and 25935 and they were shipped from our factory on August 23, 1889 to F. E. Bennett in Boston, Massachusetts.”. Also included is a hand-written transcription of an article describing an 1888 shooting match that Mr. Bennett participated in. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing scattered very light corrosion. Faint traces of the original gold finish can be seen around screw heads & protected areas around trigger guard. Right grip panel has a small crack along the front grip strap w/ a small chip next to the action. Smooth mechanics. Lightly worn bore shows scattered pitting. (01-24188/DS). ANTIQUE. $10,000-15,000.

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4323. SMITH & WESSON SAN FRANCISCO POLICE SCHOFIELD SA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 S&W. S# 1239. U.S. inspected revolver issued by the Benicia Arsenal to the San Francisco Committee of Safety during the labor riots of 1877-78. Top of the frame behind the hammer has the SFPD number “254”. Bbl. 7” round w/ rib & semi-circular pinned blade front sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer. 2 piece walnut grips. Left panel has clear cartouche. Butt is stamped “US”. A total of 3035 mfg. 1875, nearly the entire production was shipped to the US Ordnance Department. CONDITION: 80% blue showing areas of flaking, scratches, handling marks & spotted corrosion. Hammer retains 80% case colors. Grips have worn finish showing numerous handling marks & small dents. Smooth action. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling. (01-24184/DS). ANTIQUE. $5,500-7,500.

4322. RENOWNED TARGET SHOOTER FREDERICK E. BENNETT’S ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. S# 25935. Bbl. 6 1/2” round w/ rib. Pinned blade bead front sight w/ windage adj.

notch rear sight. Six shot

4324. BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED & ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON .44 DOUBLE ACTION FRONTIER REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. S# 2611. Bbl. 6 1/2”. .44 Double Action Frontier revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and later professionally restored and engraved. The top of the barrel rib is stamped with Smith & Wesson’s 2 line address, followed by a hand engraved caliber designation “44 WINCHESTER CTG.”. The sides of the frame feature full coverage scroll engraving on a finely stippled and pump dot background, which is also present in small sections on the top and sides of the barrel assembly. Rear grip strap is gold inlaid “JUM”. Metal components exhibit a dark blued finish overall, with the trigger and hammer having been polished in the white. Frame is mounted with 2 piece brown checkered plastic Smith & Wesson monogram grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame and cylinder, and is lightly handwritten on the interior of the right grip panel. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their professionally reapplied blue finish, exhibiting few light superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as a couple of small spots of pitting present beneath the surface of the finish. Mirror bore, as refinished, exhibiting some scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit smoothing and scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. An exceptionally attractive, restored and engraved, Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action Frontier revolver. (01-23821/MLW). ANTQUE. $2,000-3,000.

4325. SMITH & WESSON MODEL No. 2 ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. S# 27499. Bbl. 6” ribbed having brass blade front sight & notched latch at rear. Mfg. 1861-1874; 77,155 units. Used as Civil War side arm. Bbl., cyl. & left rear bottom of frame stamped “AA O”. Matching numbered right walnut grip; left grip unmarked & much darker w/ rose wood appearance. Hammer spring in the white.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: poor brown leather flap holster w/ replacement flap attachment repair using garment button & corresponding hole in flap. Replacement 3/4” belt loop w/ section of holster under loop missing that corresponds to stitching of prior belt loop. CONDITION: fair to good general appearance w/ cleaned finish, traces of patina, handling marks (including grips) & slight looseness at latch. Mechanical functioning on 5 out of 6 chambers; 1 locks up. Fair, pitted & worn bore.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22364/NW). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

4326. SMITH & WESSON 2ND MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 S&W. S# 15680. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Top of barrel is stamped with Smith & Wesson’s 2 line address. Nickel plated finish with 2 piece smooth ivory grips. Half-moon front sight with V-notch rear sight. Spur trigger. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory nickel plated finish, exhibiting some scattered mild losses overall that show through to darker discoloration, as well as a couple concentrated areas of flaking that show through to gray patina. Bore exhibits mild pitting and good rifling throughout. Ivory grips retain a pleasing yellow patina, with a couple of cracks present on the left panel.

PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-24023/MLW). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

4327. BEAUTIFUL US ARMAMENT CORP 1877

BULLDOG GATLING GUN SERIAL NUMBER 50. Cal. 45-70. S# 050. Bbl. 18”. Beginning in 2007 the U.S. Armament Corp started manufacturing their reproduction of the 1877 Gatling Gun, from original Colt blueprints, completing approximately 50 examples during this run. Chambered in the original .45-70 Government Caliber, each gun is manufactured w/ modern CNC equipment technology. The 1877 “Bulldog” has 5 barrels within a beautiful enclosed brass case. It operates by a hand crank that is located at the rear of the receiver, rotating the barrel cluster w/ a 1:1 ratio, so in a single 360 degree turn, every barrel will fire once. It is fed from a Bruce Gravity Feed mechanism, named after the inventor, L.F. Bruce. It holds 40 rounds of ammo that is gravity fed down into the mechanism as the crank is actuated. It can be reloaded while it is in use, so w/ a proper A-Gunner, the gun can fire continuously without running out. The cyclic rate depends on the speed the crank is being turned, combined w/ a fine tuned A-gunner feeding the Bruce Feed mechanism, but the published rate of fire maximum is 1000 rounds per minute. Sights consist of a brass front sight drift adjustable for windage, and a rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards. Overall length is 34 inches. The gun weighs 135 pounds w/ the brass, iron & ash tripod adding an additional 135 pounds. Markings include serial number “50” on the right trunnion & a brass plaque on the top rear of receiver; “GATLING’S BATTERY GUN / MADE BY COLT’S PT. FIREARMS MFG. CO HARTFORD, CONN. / U.S.A.” w/ patent dates. MAGS: 1 brass & steel 40 rd. Bruce Feed Mechanism & 4 hardwood 20rd blocks for reloading. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Tripod w/ T&E mechanism, 3 fitted wooden transport crates w/ steel handles & leather straps. 3 ash pucks that slide under tripod legs to preserve interior flooring for display. CONDITION: There is nothing to suggest this has ever been fired once shipped from the factory. It appears to have lived on display. Finish is absolutely beautiful w/ some light handprints on bottom from prior casing. Bores are bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (23-1192/ JZ). MODERN. $15,000-25,000.

4328. EXTRAORDINARILY FUN 45-70 THUNDER VALLEY GATLING GUN. Cal. 45-70. S# 1005. Bbl. 31”. A full scale, functional reproduction of the well known 1883 Battery Gun. These guns boast a large round brass receiver w/ an exposed 10 barrel cluster. Heavy duty circular name plate w/ the original Gatling nomenclature, directly behind the feed mechanism that reads “GATLING’S BATTERY GUN / PAT. NOV 4. 1862 / MAY 9. 1865 / FEB 28. 1871 / APR 9. 1872 / MADE BY COLT’S PT. FIRE ARMS / MFG CO / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” Running parallel w/ the barrel cluster are 2 steel frame rails on either side, right side of receiver rail marked “Thunder Valley Machine Co. Clinton, Ohio. SN 1005”. The feed mechanism is the circular Accles positive feed device. They are often referred to as a 100 round magazines though it is not uncommon for them to hold any capacity between 99104 rounds, (we are uncertain of the capacity on this gun). The gun is mounted on a classic style field carriage w/ 48” wooden spoked wheels. Steel hubs & external steel wheel band. Gun measures 55” in length & overall length on carriage is 85” w/ a width of 58”. Gun & carriage utilize a brass pintle allowing several degrees of elevation adjustment utilizing the screw elevation mechanism at the rear, below the receiver. MAGS: 1 Accles power feed drum. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black steel tripod w/ central chain. The legs are 34” in length & the height from the ground to the bottom of the receiver is 30”. CONDITION: both mechanically & aesthetically, everything appears to be in good condition. Brass receiver is appropriately spotted as it does w/ age, and could be heavily polished to a bright mirror surface, or as most often desired, left alone to continue to age naturally. The barrel cluster spins freely by turning crank. Accles power feed drops onto receiver but must be hand fitted to properly engage & lock in place to function. Carriage is sufficient for display while w/ some structural strengthening could make a fantastic live fire mount. Bores vary slightly in condition though all retain descent rifling & most are quite bright. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (20-459/JZ). MODERN. $10,000-15,000.

4328A. THUNDER VALLEY GATLING ACCLES POSITIVE FEED DEVICE. Cal. 45-70. Appears to be Thunder Valley manufacture, though no external markings. Circular Accles positive feed device is often referred to as a 100 round magazine though it is not uncommon for them to hold any capacity between 99-104 rounds, we are uncertain of the capacity on this drum. Brass outer shell w/ wood internal drive mechanism. 14” in diameter w/ 4.37” center hole.. Approximately 3.20” in width at feed location. Locking pins measure 0.47” & 0.23” in diameter. Steel carry handle. CONDITION: Feed mechanism rotates smoothly & feeds easily w/ the few test rounds we had on hand. Proper patina finish on external surfaces. No externally visible dents or impressions that would interfere w/ operation. (02-21037/JZ). $500-1,000.

4329.

RIFLE.

45 Govt (45-70).

240. Outstanding first variation factory engraved rifle, research done by consignor indicates that this is not only very likely the earliest engraved model 1881 rifle manufactured, but the only one currently known with a rebated receiver ring. While “Marlin Firearms” by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy States that fewer than 600 Model 1881 rifles were produced with rebated receivers, more recent extensive research done by Mr. Runge and fellow Marlin enthusiast Rick Regnier indicate that fewer than 300 were actually manufactured. Left side of receiver features a circular vignette of a charging Buffalo bull. Left side vignette depicts a whitetail buck & doe. Scenes are surrounded by an extensive vine type foliate scroll with punch dot background & fancy borders. Complimenting scroll extends to upper & lower receiver areas as well as flanges, top tang & surrounds a stag head on the breech bolt. Although not signed the engraving appears to be the work of Conrad Friedrich Ulrich Jr (1844-1925). Conrad Ulrich did almost all of the Marlin engraving from 1881 to 1910. Blue finished rifle with rare nickel finished action having case colored hammer & lever. Consignor states “In my conversation with fellow Marlin collectors, and through extensive research, it is my opinion that this may be Marlin’s first factory engraved model 1881 rifle.” Bbl. 28” octagon. Lyman bead front sight, graduated leaf rear sight & combination tang sight. Full length mag. Steel capped forend & straight grip stock of fancy thin shell walnut with steel shotgun buttplate. Point pattern hand engraving wraps around the toeline of the stock & in square at the rear of the forearm. Weight: 9 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: bbl. & mag tube retain 60% dull faded blue showing carry wear. Receiver shows over 50% nickel with balance fading to gray. Hammer & lever retain traces of case color. Buttplate finish has faded to gray. Original wood finish shows age related wear with numerous scratches, marks & small dents. Checkering shows small handling marks with heavy wear on bottom area of forearm. Right side of forearm has repaired cracks forward of receiver. Bore retains sound rifling having a ring bulge approx. 2” from muzzle. PROVENANCE: From the life long collection of Robert Runge. (01-21654/DS). ANTIQUE. $10,000-15,000.

VERY EARLY FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1881 DELUXE LEVER ACTION

Cal.

S#

4330. MERRIMACK ARMS &

CO. BALLARD PATENT DUAL IGNITION SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 38 RF/ 38 Perc. S# 19773, Mfg. 1867-69 with approx. 2200 mfg. Nearly all of the Merrimack Ballard’s are fitted with the dual ignition system allowing the firearm to function utilizing 38 RF or 38 percussion with a quick adjustment of the swivel RF firing pin. Fitted with a 26” oct. Bbl. with dovetailed front sight holding a German silver blade insert and two leaf rear sight. External extractor. CONDITION: Overall very good with strong original blue bbl. Frame retains faded case colors. Crisp markings. Refinished stock set has scattered handling marks (some heavy), dark staining, a check crack at the forearm and some minor small chips. Very good bore with nice rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22515/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1200-1800

4331.

MFG. CO.

SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF. S# 21930. Bbl. shortened to 22” carbine length. Converted to sporter from original military style having round top receiver. Left side of action is marked “BROWN MFG. CO. NEWBURYPORT, MASS/ BALLARD’S PATENT/NOV. 5, 1861”. Estimated quantity of 1700 mfg. 1869-1873. Serial numbers continued in the Merrimac sequence to approx. 22,000. Sporting front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Manual extractor is located on the bottom of the 2 screw faceted walnut forearm. Straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to a mottled gray showing spots of corrosion & handling marks. Refinished wood shows small dents & marks. Sound action. Bore retains some rifling showing some very light pitting. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23243/DS). ANTIQUE. $1000-1500.

4332. MERRIMACK ARMS BALLARD SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 46 RF. S# 19712. Bbl. 26” oct. Blade front sight. Folding leaf rear sight. Matching numbers on bbl. & frame. Left side of frame has Merrimack Arms Newburyport marking. Appears to be a single ignition model. Lever is loose & may require attention. Straight grip walnut stock & forend w/ crescent buttplate. CONDITION: stock has older added finish w/ a long 5 1/2” chipped piece on left side of forend, a couple notable cracks on right side of forend, an added hole on left side of butt, a few further cracks behind frame, scattered dings, flaking & handling wear. Metal is mostly a gray patina w/ scattered oxidation, some tool marks & dings. Pitted bore w/ evident rifling. (01-24172/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1200-1600.

4333. MERRIMACK ARMS BALLARD SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF. S# 19609. Bbl. 24” oct. Brass blade front sight. Folding dual leaf sight w/ rear broken rear aperture. Matching numbers on bbl. & frame. Rear of bbl. marked “No.46”. Left side of frame has Merrimack Arms Newburyport marking. Appears to be a dual ignition but nipple is missing. Straight grip walnut stock & forend w/ crescent buttplate. CONDITION: stock has older added varnish w/ a couple notable long cracks in forend, a couple cracks on butt behind action, a few chips, scattered flaking, dings & handling wear. Metal is mostly a gray patina w/ scattered oxidation & some light dings. Bore shows scattered pitting but strong rifling. (01-24173/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1200.

MFG

BROWN

BALLARD SINGLE

tang sight. Non-rebated action w/ full loop lever. Left side of frame is engraved “Ballard A-1”. Right side is engraved “Mid Range”. Markings are surrounded w/ highlights of scroll engraving & fancy borders on the front receiver ring. Horn tipped forearm & S curved pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ hand checkering. LOP: 14” over a hard rubber shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to a dark gray appearance. Original wood finish shows spots of wear w/ numerous small marks & dents. Bore has a lightly frosted appearance retaining strong rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23239/DS). ANTIQUE.

& long range peep tang sight. Non-rebated frame action w/ early brown style lever & trigger. Ebony tipped schnable forearm & straight gripped stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70% lightly faded blue showing scattered spots of corrosion w/ slight edge wear. Action has largely faded to gray showing some lightly visible case colors. Wood has a dark gloss refinish showing a few small marks. Bore is generally bright retaining strong rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23240/DS). ANTIQUE. $1400-2000.

forearm & straight gripped walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. retains 80% lightly faded blue showing edge wear. Action finish is faded to a mottled gray. Wood has added coat of varnish over scratches & marks. Left side of forearm has a hairline crack extending from the action. Bore retains strong rifling showing scattered spots of pitting. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23241/DS). ANTIQUE. $1800-2500.

4338. MARLIN FIRE ARMS CO. BALLARD NO. 10 JR. SCHUETZEN WITH A. O. NIEDNER CUSTOM BARREL. Cal. 22 LR. S# 29384. Bbl. 30” round measuring 7/8” across the muzzle. Top of bbl. is marked “A. O. NIEDNER / DOWAGIAC MICH”. Adolph Otto Niedner(1863-1954) was a gunsmith who pioneered cartridge development including the 22 LR & 25-06 Remington cartridges. Globe front sight w/ a mid range graduated peep tang sight. Case colored action w/ rebated frame, full loop lever & slenderized double set triggers. Schnable tipped walnut forearm & S curved pistol grip cheekpiece walnut stock. Features include hand checkering & nickel finished Schuetzen buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 90% blue showing small handling marks & has plug screws in 4 holes for scope mount attachment. Action retains 30% nicely visible case colors w/ an area of light corrosion on left side. Refinished wood & refreshened checkering shows a few light marks. Properly operating set triggers. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE

4339. MARLIN FIRE ARMS CO. BALLARD PACIFIC NO. 5 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S# 33231. Bbl. 30” octagon. German silver blade rocky mountain front sight w/ rocky mountain buckhorn rear sight. Brass tipped hardwood wiping held by 2 iron faceted thimbles. Case colored flat sided action features slenderized double set triggers & small lever. Schnable tipped walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: 90% lightly faded bbl. blue showing edge wear. Frame has largely faded to gray showing some lightly visible case colors. Original wood finish shows wear w/ large scratches, marks & small dents. Left side of forearm has a small crack extending from the tip. Functioning triggers. Lever screw appears to be replacement. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling.

SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S# 22747. Bbl. 30” octagon to round. Wind-Gauge globe front sight w/ circular aperture & Marlin improved Vernier tang sight. Case colored action features rebated frame & full loop lever. Schnable tipped forearm & S curved pistol grip cheekpiece walnut stock w/ nickel finished Schuetzen buttplate. CONDITION: over 95% bbl. blue showing scattered small spots & marks. Frame retains 50% lightly visible case colors. Original wood finish shows a few small scratches & marks. Bore is bright w/ sharp rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23237/DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-4000.

4341. MARLIN FIRE ARMS CO BALLARD NO. 9 UNION HILL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S# 35138. Bbl. 30” octagon to round. Wind-Gauge globe front sight w/ circular disc aperture & Marlin improved Vernier mid range tang sight. Case colored rebated action w/ full loop lever. Schnable tipped forearm & S curved pistol grip cheekpiece stock of thin shell walnut. Features include hand checkering & Scheutzen buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. retains 90% lightly faded blue. Action has largely faded to gray showing some lightly visible case colors. Original wood finish shows scratches & marks. Right side of butt has a long grain check. Forearm has small chips near tip. Bore shows some light pitting & retains strong rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23238/DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-4000.

SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S# 23230. Bbl. 30” octagon measuring 7/8” across flats at muzzle. Muzzle is stamped “C, C” German silver blade rocky mountain front with elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Rebated frame action features the split style breechblock small ring trigger guard, slenderized triggers and reverse curved hammer. Walnut forend and straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. Bottom of forend is stamped “CY. COLE”. Brass tipped Hickory ramrod is held by 2 faceted pipes. CONDITION: action shows faint traces of case colors. Bbl. has 40% dull fading blue. Refinished wood shows scratches, marks & small chips. Stock has a large added wood repair on right side behind the action with a hairline crack on the right. Tight action, functioning triggers. Clean bore retains sharp rifling. (01-23332/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,250-3,000.

buck. Balance of receiver sides feature oak leaf engraving w/ punch dot backgrounds & straight line borders. Complimentary engraving extends to upper and lower receiver areas, lever, breech end of bbl. & nickel finished forearm cap. Forearm & S curved pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ engraved crescent steel buttplate. Style F factory checkered stock. Forearm has style D factory checkering. WEIGHT: 8 lbs., 3.6 ozs. Mfg. 1906.

CONDITION: bbl. & mag. tube retain 80% lightly worn blue showing edge wear. Action has 70% lightly faded case colors. Forend cap retains 80% nickel finish. Wood shows moderate finish & checkering wear w/ numerous scratches, marks & small dents. Bore has dark frosted appearance with sound rifling. (23-4799/DS). CURIO. $20,000-30,000.

4344. MARLIN MODEL 1893 NO. 5-3 FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30-30. S# 355083. Bbl. 26” octagon. Sporting front & rear sight w/ combination tang sight. Full length takedown mag. Case colored action has 5-3 factory engraving. Left side game scene depicts two moose. Right side scene shows a running whitetail

round. Records indicate as few as 22 round barrel Model 1881 rifles were mfg., as few as 2 were 32-40. German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight with replacement sporting rear sight missing elevator. Small frame action is fitted with scarce double set triggers. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: metal has gray coloration indicating touch up finish. Heavily sanded & refinished wood with chips & cracks around action. Triggers will not function properly in set position. Dark bore retains sound rifling. PROVENANCE: From the life long collection of Robert Runge. (01-21648/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

shows light wear w/ scratches & marks. Bright near excellent bore. (23-4867/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

dark case colors showing spotted corrosion. Original finish shows light wear w/ scattered marks. Buttplate has a small chip at toe. Bright near excellent bore. (23-4882/DS). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

S, L,LR. S# S6422. 24” tapered octagon bbl. Bead front sight w/ flat top sporting rear sight. Full length mag. tube. Custom engraved action w/ case colored finish. Left side features vignette of a squirrel. Balance of action has generous coverage of scroll engraving w/ fancy borders. Engraving is similar to the factory No. 3 style. Engraver’s signature “R. Dilling” is found at bottom of left side vignette. Rod Dilling is a firearms engraver from Lake Placid, Florida. Walnut forearm & s-curved pistol grip stock w/ trademark in toeline. Coarse custom hand checkering w/ uncheckered diamond highlights. Stock is shortened to LOP: 13-1/8” w/ reattached pad. Top tang is marked “MARLIN/MOD. 39” followed by the star marking. The original model 39 was mfg. 1922-1936 & was replaced by the model 39A. CONDITION: metal retains over 99% custom blue & case colored finish. Refinished wood shows handling marks. Toe of stock & buttplate are chipped & rounded. Bore retains very good rifling. (232161/DS) CURIO. $2,500-$4,500.

rifle. Type 1 rifle. Estimated production of type I rifles was 125 in 1875-76 only. Unnumbered model 1873 action has an 1873 dated high arch breech block. Receiver 1873 dated lock, hammer, breech block, buttplate and bbl. band have moderate coverage of scroll hand engraving with fine wavy borders. Set trigger. Original finish with blue and case hardened. Model 1873 long comb style stock with short forearm tip having engraved pewter nosecap with long floral finial. Forearm and wrist are checkered. No pistol grip was provided on Type I rifles. Left ear of stock has a clear “ESA” cartouche referring to principle subinspector “Erskine S Allin”. Hardwood cleaning rod has nickel finished brass fittings and is held by a single iron band. Bbl. 26” with Beech combination front sight and model 1873 rear sight installed with slotless screws. Long inletted base Sharps vernier tang sight with disc aperture. This sight was used on the first 25 officer model rifles produced. WEIGHT: 7 lbs., 14.8 oz. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 70% original blue with a lightly muted plum appearance showing small spots of surface corrosion. Action and fittings have faded to gray with areas of light brown patina. Stock has aged darkened appearance with worn checkering showing dents, scratches and marks. Lock area has small cracks and chips with small added wood repair forward of lock. Hammer does not always fall when utilizing set trigger, otherwise mechanically fine. Bore shows lightly worn rifling with small spots of very

sight is attached to the top of wrist. Breech block marked: “MODEL 1873” / eaglehead / crossed arrows / “US”. Lock marked “US / SPRINGFIELD / 1873” along with spread wing eagle. Lock, hammer, breech, barrel band, and buttplate scroll engraved. Mounted on standard straight grain walnut stock with checkered forearm & wrist, “P” proof rear of trigger guard. Forend is sculpted engraved pewter. Wood cleaning rod has nickel plated brass tips. There are no government assembly marks inside trigger bow or on stock. CONDITION: fine overall, appears complete and original, barrel retains about 25% original blue finish with balance a mottled plum/ brown. Stock refinished, with well disguised wrist repair, few small hairlines, eroded & worn area of checkering just forward and

visible stamped marking. Hardwood cleaning rod w/ nickel finished brass fittings is held by a single iron pipe.

WEIGHT: 8 lbs., 1 oz. CONDITION: all original rifle w/ heavy wear indicative of a colorful history. Metal has faded to a mottled gray brown showing mild corrosion. Age darkened wood has worn checkering w/ numerous gouges, dents, handling marks & wear spots. Areas around lock show small cracks. Mechanics are fine. Pitted bore retains partially visible rifling. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (01-23375/DS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.

1885. Type III rifles differ from earlier styles by their stock type which has a 5/8” longer forearm tip. The nickel finished pewter nosecap is squared at the front rather than rounded, still having a long floral finial & engraving. Single band fastened short comb stock has checkered forearm & wrist with a checkered detachable wood pistol grip. Left ear of stock has a clear 1885 dated “SWP” cartouche. Bbl. & receiver finish is blued. Model 1879 style action. 1873 dated low arch breech block with Springfield marked lock. Breech block, top tang, lock, hammer & trigger guard have case colored finish. These parts along with the front receiver ring, bbl. band & buttplate have moderate coverage of scroll hand engraving with straight lined borders. Bbl. is 26” round. Beech front sight with gold washed folding ring, with model 1879 rear sight & Springfield vernier tang sight. Hardwood cleaning rod with brass fittings is held by a single iron band. WEIGHT: 8 lbs., 2.4 oz. CONDITION: exceptional and very fine all original rifle. Bbl., frame & fittings retain over 95% original blue obtaining a slightly plum cast with age. Lock, breech block, trigger guard & tang retain over 80% lightly muted case colors. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches, marks & small dents. Lock area shows small cracks & chips. Mechanics are fine. Exceptionally nice bright bore retaining strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (01-23378/DS). ANTIQUE. $15,000-25,000.

4353. OUTSTANDING SPRINGFIELD 1875 TYPE III OFFICERS MODEL US TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. NSN. A total of 477 officers model rifles were produced between 1875-85. Most of these were purchased by officers with about 100 issued to officers in militia & guard units. The remainder were sold to commercial outlets after the adoption of the Krag rifle. Only 100 type III rifles were mfg. in

4354. SPRINGFIELD 1875 TYPE III OFFICER MODEL US TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. NSN. A total of 477 officers model rifles were produced between 1875-85. Most of these were purchased by officers w/ about 100 issued to officers in militia & guard units. The remainder were sold to commercial outlets after the adoption of the Krag rifle. Only 100 Type III rifles were mfg. in 1885 only. This rifle has third type features including the flat nose cap and 1885 dated cartouche, however, it has the shorter forearm tip of the Type II. Single band fastened short comb stock has checkered forearm & wrist with a checkered detachable wood pistol grip. Left ear of stock has a partially visible 1885 dated “SWP” cartouche. 1873 dated low arch breech block. 1879 style action. Receiver forward of tang is stamped with an added date of 1881. Receiver, breech block, lock plate, hammer, trigger guard & buttplate have moderate coverage of scroll hand engraving with straight line borders. Original metal finish was blue & case colored. Set trigger Bbl. is 26” with Beech combination front sight with model 1879 rear sight having slotless screws & vernier tang sight. Hardwood ramrod with nickel finished brass hardware held by a single iron pipe. WEIGHT: 8 lbs., 3.4 oz. CONDITION: bbl. retains 30% blue blending with peppery oxidation and spots of corrosion. Action finish has faded from gray brown showing scattered oxidation. Original wood finish shows age related darkness through the wrist and forearm areas with wear spots, scratches, marks & small dents. Small cracks and chips are found around the lock plate. Cleaning rod has an area of darkening. Mechanics are fine. Bore has a lightly frosted appearance over lightly worn rifling. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (01-23376/DS). ANTIQUE. $7,000-10,000

4355. SPRINGFIELD 1870 U.S. NAVY RIMFIRE CONVERSION

ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 22LR. S# 80. In 1870, Springfield Armory built 10,000 new rolling block rifles on the Remington patent in an effort to retain their trained gunsmiths until a standardized rifle could be accepted. In 1880, 100 model 1870 navy rolling block rifles were converted to 22 Rimfire for training purposes. These are the only 22 cal. rolling blocks ever used by the U.S. military. Bbl. 32 1/2” round w/ bayonet lug. Breech end of bbl. is fitted w/ a 20” sub cal. sleeve. Fixed front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Top of bbl. at breech end has navy anchor. Left side of bbl. is marked “No. 80” followed by correct inspector’s marking “W. W. K.” followed by “P” firing proof over inspector’s initials “H. B. R”. Case colored no. 1 size rolling block action based on Remington patent. Right side has eagle over “USN / SPRINGFIELD / 1870”. Top tang is marked

“REMINGTON’S PATENT / PAT. MAY 3d, Nov. 15th 1864 April

17th 1868”. 2 band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ US marked steel buttplate. Right ear of stock has an ESA cartouche referring to principal subinspector Erskin S. Allen. 2 small & 1 large five point stars are stamped between the receiver & the inspector’s cartouche. Fittings consist of sling swivels & a slotted tip iron cleaning rod. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to brown showing aggressive cleaning. Action retains 30% dull lightly visible case colors. Dark oil soaked wood shows

w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas

4356. SPRINGFIELD 1879 LONG RANGE TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-80-500. S# 162426. In 1879 the Secretary of War issued the “Creedmoor Directive” for the purpose of showing the Springfield rifle’s ability & competitiveness. This resulted in the Army Marksmanship Program having three teams at the Creedmoor Matches that September. The first group of 20 rifles were shipped in 1879, this rifle is from the group of 150 ordered in December 1880 and filled March 1881. Bbl. 32 5/8” w/ six groove rifling. Breech end of bbl. has standard “V/P/ Eagle’s head” on left side w/ the letters “H/G/R” on top. Blade front sight w/ the model 1883 solid sight cover w/ Freeman R. Bull’s windage adj. buckhorn rear sight. 1873 dated low arch case colored breechblock. Flat style lock plate w/ eagle is marked “US / Springfield”. Serrated trigger. 2 band walnut stock w/ 1881 dated “SWP” cartouche. Special features include the unmarked shotgun style buttplate & checkered steel grip attachment. Toeline behind the grip attachment is stamped “U” over the circle “P” firing proof. Stock is fitted w/ a leather military sling & slotted tip cleaning rod. CONDITION: very fine, retaining over 90% blue showing light edge wear. Breechblock & top tang retain over 80% finish. Stock has original finish w/ a clear

bore w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection

numerous dents & marks. 22 cal. insert retains a bright bore

J. Mulligan. (01-23382/DS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

cartouche showing scattered handling marks & dents. Bright

of Thomas J. Mulligan. (01-23387/DS). ANTIQUE. $7000-10000.

w/ snap-on cover, Buffington rear sight marked “XC”. Model 1873 low arch breechblock. Flat style Springfield lockplate. Full length band fastened carbine stock has rounded forearm tip w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Single bbl. band is mounted w/ a contoured style swivel for scabbard insertion. Trapdoor carbine buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 3 piece cleaning rod held in stock compartment. CONDITION: 80% dull lightly faded blue showing scattered spotting. Breechblock retains traces of case colors. Sanded & refinished stock shows numerous scratches, marks & dents. Cartouche & firing proofs are partially visible. Bore is bright w/ lightly worn rifling. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (01-23383/DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-3500.

Bbl. 32 5/8”. Blade front sight mounted in the solid sight cover. Buffington rear sight w/o letter markings. Replacement breechlock on this rifle is a low arch type w/ 1879 date. Flat style Springfield lock plate. Model 1884 round rod bayonet. 2 band walnut stock w/ trapdoor buttplate. Left side has 1885 dated “SWP” cartouche. Toeline has circle “P” firing proof. Fitted w/ a military leather sling. CONDITION: metal finish is fading showing general corrosion & light pitting on bbl. & forward portion of receiver. Stock shows heavy wear w/ marks & dents. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (01-23385/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-3,000.

“VP” over eagle head acceptance mark “P” proof. Also marked over chamber “A”. Buffington rear sight marked “R”. Blade front sight w/ blued steel sight cover. Lock w/ 3 position tumbler is marked w/ eagle “U.S. SPRINGFIELD”. Rifle fitted w/ ramrod bayonet. Stock retained by 2 bbl. bands. 1 piece trigger guard. Sling & stacking swivels are present. Buttplate has swinging door for access to cleaning rod compartment. Walnut stock marked on left side w/ faint boxed “SWP” over “1891”. Marked under grip w/ faint encircled “P” script proof. CONDITION: stock has been professionally cleaned leaving markings somewhat faint w/ light wear, staining & handling marks. Wrist has very fine crack behind breech plug tang. Metal turning gray & patina w/ thinning & wear. Bbl. has notable oxidation & very fine pitting throughout. Breech area has coating of hard protective grease. Bore has a frosted appearance but retains sharp lands & a sm. degree of shine. PROVENANCE: from the Estate Collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (01-23827/RW).

outposts. Last known issue date was in Alaska in 1906. Total quantity of 1376 mfg. 1881-85. CONDITION: metal finish had faded to gray brown showing scattered pitting. Stock has dark weathered appearance w/ dents & handling marks having chips around buttplate & forearm areas. Dark pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (0123380/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

stock w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. No ramrod present. CONDITION: stock appears sanded w/ scattered dings & handling wear. Metal retains 30% of an old reblue finish w/ a couple areas of dried varnish, scattered oxidation & overall fading to brown. Bore shows scattered pitting & oxidation. (01-23967/MJC). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

w/ three bands. Left stock flat has one partially faded inspector cartouche w/ a second faint illegible cartouche. Slotted tip ramrod present. CONDITION: stock appears lightly sanded w/ scattered dings & handling wear. Lock assembly is mostly gray w/ scattered traces of case colors & oxidation. Balance of metal remains partially bright w/ areas turning to a gray patina & scattered oxidation. Very good bright bore w/ some light pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22493/MJC).

sling swivels. No ramrod present. Right side of butt has odd cross carving. Left stock flat has upside down carved “195”. Top of wrist has another carved number that appears to be “1952”. CONDITION: left side of stock has large 2 3/4” chipped area behind stock flat, stock otherwise shows some chipping in ramrod channel, a crack running from behind upper tang to chipped area, another crack behind lock, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal is mostly a gray patina w/ some traces of original case colors, a few areas of pitting & scattered oxidation. Fair bore w/ scattered pitting & oxidation. (01-23755/MJC). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

stock w/ bottom mounted sling swivels & M1907 leather sling. Slotted ramrod present. Rear band appears to be a replacement. CONDITION: sanded stock shows some chipping in ramrod channel, scarring from improper rear band removal, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal is mostly a dull gray patina w/ some disassembly dings on bbl., scattered oxidation & some light pitting. Bore shows some large pitting spots w/ further areas of light pitting & evident rifling. (01-23678/MJC). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

marking. Blued trigger guard, upper tang, lock, rear sight, breechblock & receiver. Walnut stock w/ two bands & lacking sling provisions. Slotted tip ramrod present. CONDITION: stock shows an old sanding w/ added finish, some chipping in ramrod channel, three added notches on left side of wrist, some paint remnants on toe, scattered dings & handling wear. Bbl. appears cleaned long ago w/ some oxidation & dings. Bands, hammer & trigger guard are turning gray w/ scattered oxidation. Rear sight, breechblock, receiver, upper tang & lock retain strong amounts of an old reblue w/ scattered oxidation & fading. Fair bore w/ scattered patches of pitting but strong rifling. (01-24204/MJC). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

Allin. Toeline of stock has initials “AL” w/ circle “P” firing proof. Right side of stock is fitted w/ the experimental Metcalfe 8 round cartridge block attachment. 1008 model 1873s were fitted w/ the Metcalfe device in 1876. No evidence exists to show they were issued. Metcalfe parts appeared as surplus into the 1940s. CONDITION: metal retains over 80% lightly faded blue. Stock has age darkened appearance showing scratches & marks. Metcalfe block is in very good condition. Bright bore retains lightly worn rifling. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (01-23388/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

stock w/ bottom mounted sling swivels, saddle bar & ring. No visible cartouches on stock. CONDITION: sanded stock has added finish w/ some chips, scattered dings & handling marks. Bbl., hammer, upper tang & breechblock show a fading reblue finish w/ some oxidation. Saddle bar assembly, trigger guard, lock & bad are a silvery gray patina w/ scattered oxidation & light pitting. Good bore w/ some light pitting. (01-23767/MJC). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

dated low arch breechblock. Flat style lock plate. Stock is shortened to single band configuration w/ 1881 dated “SWP” cartouche on left side. Toeline has an “N” over the circle “P” firing proof. CONDITION: 90% lightly faded bbl. blue showing scattered spots of corrosion. Receiver blue is faded to gray showing corrosion on front ring. Breech block shows 30% lightly visible case colors. Original stock finish shows wear w/ small dents & handling marks having cracks & chips around buttplate. Bore retains sound rifling showing small spots of pitting. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (01-23381/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

lock plate. Band fastened carbine stock w/ trapdoor carbine buttplate having saddle ring & bar on left side. A Wendell Grangaard, The Guns of History, Inc letter is included. Togia is the pictorial language of the Sioux. Wendell translates the Togia markings on this carbine as “the man who carries the sword”. Born in 1847 into Red Cloud’s Band of Sioux, he was given the name George Sword when he converted to Christianity. He fought at the Little Bighorn & was one of the original Indian Police on the Pine Ridge Reservation, 1879-1885. The letter further states that Sword would have been issued this carbine sometime before 1882. George Sword died of tuberculosis in 1910. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: triangular bayonet & metal scabbard. 2 sections of a 3 piece cleaning rod held in the stock compartment. A metal Indian Police tag from the US Department of Indian Affairs dated 1888. Binder containing Wendell’s letter includes several photos of the rifle along w/ historical information & photographs about the Pine Ridge Indian Police. CONDITION: bbl. & lock plate retain 50% dull faded blue. Action has faded to gray. Stock shows heavy wear w/ dents & marks retaining Togia markings. Pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. (01-23411/DS). ANTIQUE. $1500-2500.

marked flat block plate. 2 band walnut stock. Left ear has 1880 dated “SWP” cartouche. Toeline has circle p firing proof. Original military leather sling. Slotted tip iron ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet w/ scabbard & frog. Shank of bayonet is stamped “38”. CONDITION: metal retains over 80% original finish showing fading on breech block & lock plate. Stock shows moderate wear w/ numerous scratches, dents & marks. Bright bore retains sharp rifling. (01-24037/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1200.

P showing scattered handling marks and some heavy dings. Very good bright bore with nice rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22507/ZAL) ANTIQUE $800-1200

round w/ pinned blade front sight & Buffington rear sight. 1884 dated case colored high arch breech block. Springfield marked flat lock plate. 2 band walnut stock. Left stock ear has a sharp “SWP” 1899 dated cartouche. Toeline has a sharp circle “P” firing proof. Original leather military sling. Slotted tip iron ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: U.S. marked triangular bayonet w/ scabbard & frog. Back of leather frog has hand-carved initials “AAH”. CONDITION: fine, retaining over 97% original blue & case colored metal finish. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches, marks & small dents. Bright bore retains sharp rifling. (01-24036/DS).

patent rear sight. Undated Springfield lock plate. 1884 dated low arch breechblock. Stock is shortened to sporter length w/ pewter tip & wedge type fastener. Brass tipped hardwood wiping rod held on iron underrib by two plain pipes. WEIGHT: 12 lbs., 2.6 ozs. CONDITION: metal finish is faded to gray showing scattered spots of corrosion. Refinished stock shows heavy wear w/ dark bruises, dents & marks having small cracks & chips around lock, trigger plate & action. Bore has a lightly darkened appearance & retains strong rifling. (01-23414/DS). ANTIQUE. $1000-1500.

strong 1886 dated SWP inspector’s cartouche w/ a gouge across it. Bottom of wrist has crisp circled “P” firing proof. Ramrod present. CONDITION: stock shows scattered dings & handling wear from the years. Breechblock & upper tang retain strong amounts of their original case colors w/ scattered oxidation & fading. Balance of metal retains 60% original blue w/ scattered fading to brown & light oxidation. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22539/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1200.

handling wear. Metal is mostly a brown patina w/ scattered oxidation & the lock retaining strong amounts of original blue. Good bore

Left side of stock has strong 1889 “SWP” inspector’s cartouche. Bottom of wrist has strong circled “P” firing proof. CONDITION: stock show some scattered dings & handling marks. Breechblock shows retains 85% original case colors w/ some light oxidation & fading. Upper tang is turning to a dull brown patina. Balance of metal retains 85% original blue w/ some scattered dings, light oxidation & fading. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22499/MJC). ANTIQUE. $700-900

eagle & “US SPRINGFIELD” markings. Walnut stock w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. Ramrod present. Left side of stock has crisp 1889 “SWP” inspectors cartouche. Bottom of wrist has crisp circled “P” firing proof. CONDITION: stock shows scattered dings & handling wear. Upper tang & breechblock retain 70% case colors w/ some fading & light oxidation. Balance of metal retains 85% arsenal blue w/ scattered light oxidation & some fading to brown. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22497/MJC). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

Walnut stock set w/ two bands & bottom mounted sling swivels. Left side of stock has 1889 dated “SWP” inspectors cartouche & bottom has crisp circle “P” firing proof. Ramrod present. CONDITION: walnut stock shows some light flaking, scattered dings & handling wear. Case colored breechblock & upper tang retain much original finish w/ some light oxidation & light fading. Balance of metal retains 80% original blue w/ scattered fading, light oxidation & light scratches. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22498/MJC). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

style Springfield lock plate. 2 band walnut stock w/ 1889 dated “SWP” cartouche. Toeline has circle “P” firing proof. Slotted tip ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. & action finish have faded to a mottled gray appearance. Buttplate & trigger guard have some surface rust. Lock plate retains good blue w/ an overcoat of stock finish. Sanded & refinished stock has darkened appearance w/ numerous dents & marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-24038/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

The left side of the barrel is stamped with a “V/P” proof, above an eagle head and “P” proof mark. The stock is stamped “8/NY/107” on the top of the comb, with a near identical stamp present on the buttplate tang. Right side of buttstock is lightly carved “SB”. Stock is stamped with what appears to be an “JWP” or “SWP” over 1892 cartouche on the left side. 1 piece smooth wood buttstock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Springfield Research letter indicating issuance of this rifle to the 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1898. The 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was reconstituted for the Spanish American war and was brought into service on May 12-13th of 1898, consisting of 47 officers and 896 enlisted men. By the time the regiment was mustered out on January 21st of 1899, the regiment was comprised of 46 officers and 1,172 enlisted men. During its service, the 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry regiment had 1 officer and 3 enlisted men wounded, with 25 enlisted men having died of disease. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a dark brown patina, with some spots of old oxidation overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting a couple scattered spots of pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Stock shows scattered marks and impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (01-24138/MLW). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

pressure testing. Left side of block is stamped “45-70” & “5/24/20”. 1884 dated case colored low arch breechblock. Sights, forearm cap & rod bayonet are removed. Two band walnut stock w/ 1889 dated “SWP” cartouche. CONDITION: metal retains 80% blue in forward section w/ rear section being polished. Breechblock & tang retain 50% case colors. Stock is cracked on both sides & bottom between trigger guard & testing block. Bore retains lightly worn rifling. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (01-23386/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

sling swivels & repro M1907 style sling. Right side of butt & top of buttplate have “41” & “18” rack numbers. Left side of stock has 1892 dated “SWP” inspectors cartouche. Bottom of wrist has strong circled “P” firing proof. CONDITION: stock has added oil finish w/ some chipping in ramrod channel, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal is mostly a gray patina w/ some scattered oxidation & traces of original finish. Bore shows scattered oxidation & pitting but evident rifling. (01-23565/MJC). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

barrel band. 1873 marked low-arch breechblock. Left side of stock has saddle bar & ring. Rear of bbl. has “VP”, eagle & “P” markings. Walnut stock w/ 1890 high hump barrel band. Left side of stock has strong “SWP” 1882 dated acceptance cartouche. Bottom of grip has strong circled “P” firing proof. CONDITION: stock has a large abrasion on left side behind band, stock otherwise shows scattered dings & handling wear. Breechblock retains strong traces of case colors w/ overall fading & some light oxidation. Balance of metal retains about 30% arsenal blue w/ overall fading to gray & scattered light oxidation. Good bright bore w/ scattered oxidation & light pitting but strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22532/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

4384. SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR CONVERSION PISTOL. Cal. 45-70. S# 440514. Pistol style trapdoor converted from a rifle. Many conversions such as this were used by the movie industry starting in the 1950s as surplus trapdoors were readily available & inexpensive at the time. Bbl. shortened to 7” w/ rifling removed. Bead front sight. 1884 dated low arch breechblock & 1873 dated lock. Stock is fashioned from a cut-down rifle w/ added wood extension to form grip.

ARMORY TRAPDOOR PISTOL. Cal. 50-70. NSN. General William Tecumseh Sherman saw potential in this massive pistol made to his design: “I wish you also cause to be prepared as soon as convenient prior to March 1, 1870, a carbine and single barreled pistol with the same or similar breech block as is now used in the Springfield musket, and capable of using the same identical cartridge. I do not suppose one can literally use a musket cartridge in the carbine and pistol, but each could use the same caliber, the same copper case, the powder alone varying in quantity, but the strength of parts should be adjusted so that in emergencies the carbine and pistol could use the musket cartridge.”. A small quantity, 2 to 25 depending on the source, were made for trials. This pistol is very similar to the pistols in the Springfield Armory & Smithsonian collections. This example is converted from a model 1869 trapdoor rifle. Bbl. 9 1/4”. 1869 dated high arch breechblock. Springfield lock plate is dated 1863. Stock is converted from a shortened rifle stock w/ added wood extension to form the grip. Trigger guard is bent to match. Brass backstrap in butt cap. Left ear of stock has a clear “ESA” (Erskin S. Allin) cartouche. Front receiver ring has added marking “D.F.C” over 1869 date that is cut rather than stamped. CONDITION: bbl., bbl. band, trigger guard, lock & hammer are polished bright. Hammer & lock retain small spots of light pitting. Action & breechblock have fading blue finish. Brass backstrap & butt cap are polished bright. Refinished stock shows small marks. Bore ahead of chamber has a ring that may indicate sleeving, unrifled bore shows scattered light pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22558/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

Company to Miller patent breechloader rimfire rifles. The lockplate is stamped with a patriotic eagle above “U.S.”, followed by “PARKERS’ SNOW & CO./ MERIDEN, CONN.”. Tail of lock is dated “1864”. Top of breechblock is stamped “W.H & G.W. MILLER/ PATENT MAY 23. 1865/ MERIDEN MANFG.CO./ MERIDEN. CONN.” Buttplate is stamped “U.S.”. Metal components are in the white. Stock has been modified via a slot to the rear of the breechblock for loading. Stock is mounted with a period brown leather sling. CONDITION: metal components exhibit some scattered pitting and areas of discoloration, with some areas of striations from former cleaning. Bore is bright, exhibiting fair rifling throughout. Stock show scattered marks from handling and storage, but is otherwise very good overall.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22492/MLW). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

4385. EXPERIMENTAL TYPE SPRINGFIELD

4387. DON SPAULDING ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING TITLED “RETURN FROM PATROL”. The sight size of this superb painting is approx. 4387. DON SPAULDING ORIGINAL PAINTING TITLED “RETURN FROM PATROL”. The sight size of this superb painting is approx. 41 41 1/4” x 27 3/4”. Its Southwest style frame measures approx. 39” x 52 1/2”. This inspiring painting depicts a US Cavalry patrol returning to the fort after several hard days on the trail. Some of the soldiers are wounded. One is attached to a litter being pulled by his horse. A guide in buckskins is leading the column of exhausted soldiers. In the foreground are 3 wives, 2 children, and a dog, anxiously awaiting to see if their loved ones are with the column or lost to the prairie. In the background is a US flag flying over the headquarters of the fort, and beyond the walls rise majestic wind-worn mountains and a ghost of the moon. An exceptionally thought-provoking painting capturing the anguish of both the soldiers returning and their families waiting at the gate. CONDITION: the painting shows no wear or damage, nor does its frame. (02-20184/BF). $6,000-8,000.

4388. NO LOT.

4389. WWII ERA WATERCOLOR OF AN OIL REFINERY BY NOTED WAR ARTIST JOHN WORSLEY. This exceptional watercolor has a sight size of 26 1/2” x 19 3/4”, and a frame size of 32 3/4” x 26”. The palette of the watercolor is mostly earth tones with some green depicting trees, and light blue/gray utilized to show water & sky. The subject matter is an oil refinery on, what is assumed to be, the North African coast somewhere near Algiers. The oil refinery is quite substantial in size, having over 60 storage tanks with two separate refinery areas. There is a railroad line with two separate tank car trains shown, along with ships at port, presumably transporting oil to far-off allied ports. There is a passenger liner in the background that was likely pressed into service as a troop transport. The artist is quite skillful in depicting detail without getting lost in minutiae. The watercolor is signed in the lower right-hand corner, “John Worsley 49”. John Worsley was born in Liverpool, England, the son of a retired officer of the Royal Navy. He grew up in Kenya where his father ran a coffee plantation and, upon his return to England, attended Goldsmiths College in London. Shortly after graduation, he became a midshipman in the Navy and became one of the youngest war artists to take part in the war. He was present at the allied landings in Sicily and the Italian mainland. On a mission near the Adriatic Coast, he was taken prisoner by Germans and sent to Marlag-O. While incarcerated, he assembled an impressive portfolio of life in a prisoner war camp. He also forged papers for escape and created the famous dummy prisoner, Albert RN. His exploits in the German war prison were later turned into a feature film. After the war, he enjoyed an illustrious career and was named President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists. This lot is accompanied by a map of the Mediterranean coast of Algeria, along with overlay maps of topographical details. The maps accompanied the watercolor when purchased by the consignor. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a book, published in 1993, titled “JOHN WORSLEY’S WAR”, that tells the story of one of England’s most famous war artists. Also included is photocopied information on John Worsley and his art, along with a letter written from the consignor. CONDITION: the watercolor remains quite nice with a slight water stain at the lower left. The frame shows light overall wear. The maps also show light wear. (02-21027/BF). $800-1,200.

Cal. 44-40. S# 59. Bbl. 7 1/2” with webbed ejector housing & pinched screw in front sight. Model 1875 revolvers were manufactured from 1875 to 1889 with an estimated total of 25,000-30,000. The majority of these revolvers were produced with a nickel finish. Blued steel frame, bbl. & six shot fluted cyl. Smooth walnut grip panels. Lanyard ring at butt Top of bbl. marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A.” Left side of frame under grips marked “59”. Left grip panel marked “44 W”. CONDITION: fine overall with metal retaining 60% original blue turning brown with age & scattered scratches, handling marks & areas of peppery oxidation. Hammer retains 60% bright original case colors. Very good grips exhibit a few scattered light dens & impressions. Good bore has

Cal. 22 Short. S# 103 under left grip. Bbls. 3 3/16” six shot cluster. This unique pistol derives its name from the grooves at the rear of the bbl. cluster which are a key part of the revolving mechanism. Bbl. cluster loads through hole on back of frame. Ring trigger. 2 piece bakelite grips. Less than 1000 mfg. 1861-62. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing very light pitting. Grips show small handling marks & chips. Functioning action. Dark pitted bores. (01-23423/DS). ANTIQUE.

Cal. 22 Short. S# S337. Bbls. 3 3/16” six shot cluster. This unique pistol derives its name from the grooves at the rear of the bbl. cluster which are a key part of the revolving mechanism. Bbl. cluster loads through hole on back of frame. Ring trigger. 2 piece bakelite grips. Less than 1000 mfg. 1861-62. CONDITION: cleaned gray metal showing scattered pitting. Functioning action. Lightly pitted bores retain partially intact rifling. Grips show wear & small chips. (01-23424/DS).

22 Short. S# 141 under left grip. Bbls. 3 3/16” six shot cluster. This unique pistol derives its name from the grooves at the rear of the bbl. cluster which are a key part of the revolving mechanism. Bbl. cluster loads through hole on back of frame. Ring trigger. 2 piece bakelite grips. Less than 1000 mfg. 1861-62. CONDITION: metal has dark brown gray coloration indicating touch up finish over scattered light pitting. Grips show light wear. Functioning action. Lightly pitted bores retain partially intact rifling.

4391. REMINGTON ZIG ZAG PEPPERBOX PISTOL.

$2,000-3,000.

4392. REMINGTON ZIG ZAG PEPPERBOX PISTOL.

ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

4393. REMINGTON ZIG ZAG PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal.

(01-23425/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

4394. REMINGTON-ELLIOT PEPPEROX DERINGER & TIFFANY KNIFE IN GAMBLERS KIT. Cal. 32 RF. S#. 15084. Bbl. 4 shot 3 n3/8” ribbed cluster. Bbls tip forward for loading Ring trigger action. 2 piece hard rubber grips. Mfg. 1863-1868. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Gamblers kit consisting of 10’ X 11 3/4” wood box. Fancy veneer lid has a brass presentation plate. Burgandy felt fitted interior with padded red cloth lid lining. Tiffany & Co knife with 6 1/4” hollow ground pointed blade. Nickel finished brass guard has circular quillons, German silver ferrule, twist carved ivory handle & leather scabbard

Scarce Wizard “ACE UP THE SLEEVE” card holder.

6” X 2 3/4” accessory box contains 10 red & 7 white poker chips. CONDITION: pistol bbls. retain small amounts of blue in protected areas. Frame has over 50% nickel. Sound action. Bores show scattered pitting. Knife blade has a dull tarnish. Ivory handle has cracks extending from the ferrule. (01-23569/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500

4395. FINE REMINGTON ELLIOT PEPPERBOX DERRINGER PISTOL. Cal. 32 RF. S# 17893. Bbls. 3 3/8”. Fine condition Remington Elliot retaining a higher degree of finish than is usually seen. Rounded blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Left side of bbl. cluster has Remington Ilion markings. Right side has “ELLIOT”S PATENTS MAY 29 1860-OCT 1 1861”. Blued bbls. Nickel finished frame & trigger. Hardwood grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked leather holster in worn condition. CONDITION: grips show some flaking, light scratches, dings & handling wear. Bbls. retain a high degree of original blue w/ overall fading to gray. Balance of metal retains a similar amount of nickel w/ scattered flaking, scratches & light oxidation. Bores show scattered oxidation & pitting but evident rifling. (01-24209/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1200.

4396. REMINGTON VEST POCKET PISTOL. Cal. 22 RF. S# 1987. 3 1/4”. Top of frame is stamped with Remington’s 2 line address. Underside of barrel bears the serial number “1987”. Brass front sight. 2 piece smooth wood grips. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a gray patina, with light pitting overall. Dark pitted bore, exhibiting poor rifling throughout. Grips show a few scattered marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise good overall. (01-23426/MLW). ANTIQUE. $300-450.

Cal. 44. S# 48924. Bbl. 8” octagon. Round six shot cyl. Frame, cyl. & bbl. have 75% coverage of New York style engraving. Engraving features flowers on the side of the action w/ vine type foliate scroll on other frame & bbl. areas. Cyl. has banner connected floral highlights. Spectacular 2 piece Ivory grips. Left panel has raises carving of the California state seal marked “EUREKA” around the top. Right panel depicts an American eagle w/ shield & flags. Major parts have “C” or “H” inspector initials. The new model army was the second most common revolver used by Union troops during the Civil War. Approx 122,000 were mfg. 1863-1865. CONDITION: gun retains most silver finish showing dark tarnish in protected areas. Brass trigger guard has a bright polish. Grips have an aged & weathered appearance w/ chips & cracks missing around action, backstrap & butt areas. Sound action. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-24183/

4398. REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK 1871 ARMY PISTOL.

50. NSN. Bbl. 8”. Round blade front sight. Left side of frame marked “P S” & w/ Remington patent dates the last of which is April 17th, 1866. Case colored action. Blued bbl., hammer, falling block & trigger. Walnut grips & forend. Left side of grip has partially faded US army “CRS” inspector’s cartouche. CONDITION: left side of grip has a small repair, grips otherwise show a couple small chips, a small crack at rear right of forend, scattered dings & handling wear. Action retains strong amounts of original case colors w/ overall fading to gray & some scattered light oxidation. Blued parts retain much original finish w/ scattered fading to brown, some edge wear & light oxidation. Very good bore w/ some light oxidation. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22390/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

4399. REMINGTON 1871 ARMY ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL.

Round blade front sight. Last patent date is April 17th, 1866. Right side of frame has “P S” marking. Blued bbl. Case colored frame & grip straps. Brightly finished hammer & falling block. Walnut grip & forend w/ strong boxed “CRS” cartouche on left side of grip. CONDITION: grip & forend show a couple light chips, scattered dings & handling marks. Falling block & hammer remain partially bright w/ some oxidation. Left side of receiver, front strap & trigger guard retain much of their case colors w/ some light oxidation. Back strap & right side of receiver are mostly a gray patina w/ some oxidation. Bbl. retains strong amounts of original blue w/ fading to brown along the edges. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22392/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

4400. REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK 1871 ARMY PISTOL. smoothbore. Round blade front sight. Left side of frame marked “P S” & w/ several patent dates the last of which is April 1866. Blued bbl. & trigger. Case colored frame w/ fire blued screws. Walnut grips & forend. Left grip panel has strong boxed “CRS” US inspector’s cartouche. CONDITION: grips & forend show scattered dings & handling wear. Hammer, sideplate, action bolts & falling block appear cleaned w/ light oxidation. Frame & trigger guard retain a strong amount of case colors w/ fading a few light dings & some light oxidation. Bbl. retains a high degree of original blue w/ even fading to brown, a few light dings & edge wear. Bore shows scattered notable pitting & oxidation. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22393/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

4401.

7” rnd. Blade front sight. Right side of frame marked “P/FCW”. Left side of frame has Remington patent markings. Top rear of bbl. has anchor marking w/ what appear to be the initials “HE”. Smooth walnut grips & forend. CONDITION: stock set shows a small crack on bottom of grip, scattered flaking, dings & handling wear. Bbl. is mostly a brown patina w/ scattered oxidation & pitting. Frame, trigger guard & breechblock assembly show a fading older reblue w/ areas turning brown, scattered oxidation & pitting. Bore shows scattered pitting & oxidation but evident rifling. (01-24208/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

address and patent information above “P” and “S” stamps. Top flat the the half octagonal barrel is stamped “A.HUBALEK”, with “22LR” stamped on the underside ahead of the forend. Reapplied blue finish, with custom made 2 piece checkered wood grips and checkered wood forend. Frame has been modified, via the brass welding of a steel grip extension. Ivory beaded blade front sight with frame dovetailed “U” notch rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning overall that show through to a gray patina, with some scattered spots of pitting present beneath the finish. Bright bore, exhibiting some scattered spots of pitting and retaining good rifling throughout. Wood furniture show some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise is very good overall. PROVENANCE: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (23-5063/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

4403. CUSTOM REMINGTON NAVY ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL. rnd. Blade front sight. U-notch rear sight. Appears to be a custom pistol built from a navy fame & a different bbl. Bbl. marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILLION N.Y.”. Blued finish w/ brightly finished hammer. Right side of frame marked w/ “P FCW” inspection stamp. Walnut grips & forend. CONDITION: grips & forend have added finish w/ some dings & handling wear. Metal retains 80% of a reblue w/ scattered fading, pitting beneath the finish, edge wear & light oxidation. Fair bore w/ scattered pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23214/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1000.

REMINGTON 1867 ROLLING BLOCK NAVY PISTOL.

4402. A. HUBALEK CONVERSION REMINGTON MODEL 1901 ROLLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

4404. NIEDNER CONVERSION REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL.

Cal. 22 Short. NSN. Bbl 10”. Rolling Block single shot target pistol appearing to have been converted from a Remington No. 4 rifle by Adolph O. Niedner of Dowagiac, MI. Barrel is stamped “A.O. NIEDNER/ DOWAGIAC, MICH. over the breech, with the pistol otherwise be devoid of any other markings. Metal components exhibit a finely reapplied blue finish. Frame is mounted with custom 2 piece checkered wood grips, as well as with a checkered wood forend. Interior of grips and forend are handwritten in pencil “2210”. Brass beaded patridge front sight with dovetailed square notch rear sight. No. 4 rotary extractor. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their professionally reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some spots of mild wear and thinning, with some freckling, and a couple spots of light pitting beneath the finish. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise is very good overall. A very nice and high quality Niedner Rolling block conversion single shot pistol. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (23-5012/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

4405.

Bbl 10”. Remington Rolling Block pistol converted from a Model 1867 Rolling Block Pistol, chambered in .22 Short. The left side of the frame is stamped “REMINGTONS ILION N.Y.”. Metal components exhibit a lustrous blue finish, with the frame being mounted with a 1 piece checkered wood grip and ivory inlaid schnabel tip forend. Grip features a diamond escutcheon on either side that exhibits an engraved encircled “J”, with the underside of the forend exhibiting a small shield escutcheon engraved “1928”. 2 stage barrel with a silver band at the breech, featuring a stippled blade front sight and frame mounted adjustable square notch rear sight. Grip straps and rear of breechblock feature stippling. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their period blue finish, exhibiting some mild wear, a couple small scattered spots of mild pitting, as well as some superficial marks from handling. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered mild superficial marks form handling and storage, but is otherwise very good overall. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23213/MLW). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

4406. ENGRAVED REMINGTON 95 O/U DERRINGER PISTOL. Cal. 41 RF. S# L90549. Bbls. 3”. Blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Late production example w/ UMC marking on top of bbl. Matching numbers on frame & bbl. Most of frame & backstrap have floral engraving. Checkered white hard rubber grips. Fire blue grip screw that is likely a replacement. CONDITION: grips show scattered staining & worn checkering. Bbls. are a dull gray patina w/ scattered oxidation & some fine pitting. Frame is a light gray patina w/ some light oxidation. Good bores w/ some light pitting & oxidation. (23974/MJC). CURIO. $700-900.

Top of

95 O/U

marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION,

finish with fire blued hammer, opening lever, spur trigger and extractor. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: very fine overall. Nickel retains 99% original finish. Opening lever retains 50% nitre blue. Hammer, extractor, and trigger show 90% original finish. Very good grips show only a few spots of flattening to diamonds. Good bores show areas of scattered moderate pitting.

REMINGTON MODEL 1891 SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL.

4407. FINE REMINGTON MODEL

DOUBLE DERRINGER. Cal. 41RF. S# 103. Bbl. 3”.

Bbl.

N.Y”. Nickel

(23-5047/BH). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

4408. REMINGTON MODEL 95 O/U DERRINGER PISTOL. Cal. 41RF. S# 898. Bbls 3”. Top flat marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION, N.Y”. Full blue metal finish. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: metal retains 90% original blue with thinning wear and scattered peppery oxidation. Very good grips show light flattening to diamonds. Very good bores show scattered spots of light pitting. (23-5046/BH). CURIO. $450-650.

4409. REMINGTON MODEL 95 DOUBLE BARREL DERRINGER. Cal. 41 RF. S# 2062. Bbl. 3”. Model 95 derringer manufactured by Remington. The top of the barrels is stamped “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.”. “2062” is stamped on the left side of the frame beneath the grip, as well as on the underside of the barrel. Metal components exhibit a nickel plated finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece smooth pearl grips. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory nickel plated finish, exhibiting some losses and flaking overall. Bright bores, exhibiting scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips show a few minor marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise good overall. (23-1405/MLW). CURIO. $350-500.

4410. REMINGTON MODEL 95 DOUBLE BARREL DERRINGER. Cal. 41 RF. S# 10. Bbl. 3”. Model 95 derringer manufactured by Remington. The top of the barrels is stamped “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.”. “10” is stamped on the left side of the frame, beneath the grip panel, as well as on the underside of the barrels. Metal components exhibit a nickel plated finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece checkered black plastic grips. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory nickel plated finish, exhibiting areas of edge wear, flaking, and some freckling overall. Bores are bright, exhibiting scattered pitting and fair rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Left grip panel exhibits a small loss at the bottom, that does not appear to effect serviceability. (23-1406/ MLW). CURIO. $500-800.

4411. REMINGTON MODEL 95 DOUBLE BARREL DERRINGER. Cal. 41 RF. S# 508. Bbl. 3”. Model 95 manufactured by Remington Arms Company. Top of barrels is stamped “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.”. Serial number “508” is stamped on the left side of the frame beneath the grip, as well as on the underside of the barrels. Metal components are blued, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece smooth ivory grips. CONDITION: metal components retain traces of their original factory blue finish, with the balance exhibiting a dark gray patina overall. Bores are bright, exhibiting scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. Ivory grips exhibit a pleasant patina, with scattered hairline cracks overall. Left grip panel exhibits a crack on the right side, but otherwise appears sturdy and serviceable. (231407/MLW). CURIO. $300-500.

wrist. LOP: 14” over hard rubber shotgun buttplate. WEIGHT: 9 lbs., 10.4 ozs. CONDITION: 70% dull bbl. blue showing scattered spots & edge wear. Frame retains 60% lightly visible case colors mixing w/ spots of corrosion & light pitting. Bright bore retains strong rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23268/DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-4000.

4413. REMINGTON NO. 1 ROLLING BLOCK LONG RANGE

CREEDMOOR RIFLE. Cal. 44-90 Special Necked, 2 7/16” case. S# 3756. Bbl. 34” octagon to round. Front sight is Wind-Gauge spirit level w/ long range Vernier tang sight. Case colored action w/ recessed frame. Steel tipped walnut forearm & S curved pistol grip stock w/ checkered wrist & steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: 80% dull lightly faded blue showing spotting & edge wear. Action retains 30% lightly visible case colors. Original wood finish shows scratches, marks & small dents. Bottom of pistol grip has a chip at left side of horn insert. Bore is bright w/ sound rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23266/ DS). ANTIQUE. $3000-5000.

4414. REMINGTON NO. 1 MID-RANGE GRADE “F” ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 40-70 Bottleneck. S# 5801. Bbl. 30” octagon to round. Wind-Gauge front sight w/ long range tang sight. Case colored action w/ mortised frame. Horn tipped walnut forearm & S curved pistol grip stock w/ factory checkering & hard rubber shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: 70% dull lightly faded blue showing scattered spotting. Action has largely faded to gray containing traces of case colors. Wood has added finish over scratches, marks & finish chips. Bright bore retains strong rigling showing small spots of pitting. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23267/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

sight. Two band walnut stock w/ cleaning rod. Checkered pistol grip walnut stock w/ shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. shows good blue mixed w/ touch up gray around rear section, along wood line & front section of bbl. Action has gray brown patina appearance w/ little traces of case colors, scattered peppery oxidation & marks. lightly sanded & refinished forearm w/ replacement front bbl. band. Buttstock show heavy sanding at head of wrist area having shrunk fit to action & noticeable gaps; balance of buttstock lightly sanded & has light varnish refinish. Large gouge on right side wrist in checkering; balance of checkering good w/ sm. scattered gouges in checkering. Buttplate is heavily cleaned w/ large spot of oxidation, sm. spots of prior pitting & marks. Good bore w/ strong rifling showing light pitting forward of chamber & light fouling near muzzle. (01-22689/MD). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

4416. REMINGTON-HEPBURN NO. 3 SPORTING & TARGET

RIFLE. Cal. 40, 1 7/8” case. S# 512. Bbl. 30” octagon to round. Sporting front & rear sight having a replacement elevator. Case colored action. Steel capped forearm w/ round knob walnut stock having a checkered pistol grip & steel crescent buttplate. Estimated quantity of 8,000-10,00 mfg. 1883-1907. CONDITION: 90% bbl. blue showing slight edge wear. Action retains 70% nicely visible case colors. Wood shows numerous scratches, marks & dents. Top bbl. flat has 4 added holes for scope base attachment. Bore has slightly darkened appearance retaining strong rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23265/DS). ANTIQUE. $2000-3000.

4417. REMINGTON-HEPBURN NO. 3 MID RANGE TARGET

RIFLE. Cal. 38-40. S# 4466. Bbl. 32” heavyweight octagon measuring 1” across flats at muzzle. Combination front sight, spirit level in rear dovetail w/ mid range Vernier tang sight. Case colored action w/ double set triggers. Steel tipped walnut forearm & round knob stock of fancy walnut w/ checkered wrists & crescent steel buttplate. WEIGHT: 11 lbs., 8 ozs. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70% lightly faded blue showing edge wear w/ spots & light pitting. Action retains 40% lightly visible case colors. Wood finish shows light wear w/ numerous small dents & handling marks. Forearm has chips at action. Functioning set triggers. Bore retains sound rifling w/ small spots of pitting. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23263/DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-4000.

4418. REMINGTON-HEPBURN NO. 3 MATCH RIFLE. Cal. 40, 2 1/2” case. S# 5767. Bbl. 30” octagon to round. Wind-Gauge spirit level front sight, filler in rear dovetail w/ mid range Vernier tang sight. Case colored action. Steel tipped forearm & round knob cheekpiece stock of fancy walnut w/ factory hand checkering & nickel finished Schutzen buttplate. Estimated quantity of less than 1000 mfg. 1883-1907. CONDITION: over 80% lightly faded bbl. blue showing edge wear & scattered spotting. Action retains 80% nicely visible case colors. Original wood finish shows small scratches & marks. Buttplate retains 90% nickel. Very good bright bore retains strong rifling.

PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23264/DS). ANTIQUE. $4000-6000.

MATCH RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S# 7454. Bbl. 32” octagon to round. Wind-Gauge spirit level front sight, filler in rear dovetail w/ mid range Vernier tang sight. Case colored action. Aftermarket double set triggers. Steel tipped forearm & round knob cheekpiece stock of rosewood by C. Giddings. Features include factory checkering & nickel finished Schutzen buttplate.

CONDITION: 80% bbl. blue showing spots of corrosion, small marks & edge wear. Action retains 40% lightly visible case colors. Original wood finish shows scratches, marks & small dents. Functioning set triggers. Bore shows scattered pitting

4420. REMINGTON-HEPBURN FACTORY ENGRAVED NO. 3

SPORTING & TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 38-50. S# 7453. Bbl. 31 3/4” octagon to round. Wind-Gauge front sight w/ brass spirit level, filler in rear dovetail & long range Vernier tang sight. Case colored action has borderline engraving w/ flourishes of scroll highlights. Steel tipped forearm & round knob stock of fancy walnut w/ factory checkering & hard rubber shotgun buttplate.

WEIGHT: 9 lbs, 8.4 ozs. CONDITION: bbl. blue is light & fading to brown. Action retains 30% visible case colors blending w/ areas of corrosion. Wood has lightly worn checkering showing scattered marks & small dents. Bright bore retains sharp rifling.

PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23262/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,000.

4421. REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN. Cal. 31. NSN. Overall length is 36”. Gutta percha shaft & curved handle. Iron tip is marked “PATENT / J.P. THOMAS / FEBR 9, 1858 / REMINGTON & SONS / ILION, N.Y.”. Mechanism is accessed by pulling back on handle. Estimated quantity of under 500, mfg. 1858-1866. CONDITION: very fine showing minor handling marks. Iron tip has fading blue showing spots of corrosion. PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection. (01-23535/DS). ANTIQUE. $3500-5000.

of frame has Remington patent markings w/ last visible date being April 17th, 1868. Both bands marked “U” on right side. Straight grip walnut stock & forend w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. No ramrod present. CONDITION: stock set has an older added oil finish w/ butt stock sling swivel being filled in, a couple other patch repairs, some chipping in ramrod channel, further scattered chipping, flaking, dings & handling wear. Metal has an older reblue finish w/ overall fading to gray & scattered dings. Fair bore w/ scattered oxidation. (01-23768/MJC). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

U.S.A./ SOLE MANUFACTURERS AND AGENTS.” followed by the serial number, over the top of the receiver wall. Buttstock is stamped with what appears to read “1227” at the rear of the comb. In the white cleaning rod with military brown leather sling. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: U.S. marked socket bayonet. CONDITION: receiver has been cleaned, exhibiting a gray patina with pitting and areas of dark discoloration. Barrel exhibits dark surface oxidation overall. Bright bore, exhibiting scattered areas of pitting and strong rifling throughout. Stock shows scattered marks and impressions from storage and handling, with a couple minor losses. Bayonet exhibits oxidation overall. (01-23727/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

a bolt action firearm. Bbl. 24” Rd. with full length magazine held with a forward Bbl. band with dovetailed German silver inserted blade front sight. Fitted with a visible manually engaged hammer and a magazine cutoff for single shot use. Major components are blued with small parts being case hardened. CONDITION: Overall very good with the blued components retaining a large amount of their original blue finish with fading present on the bbl., buttplate, trigger guard and mag tube to a mild patina. Case hardened components have faded with colors remaining in the most sheltered locations only and fine old freckled oxidation present. Crisp markings. Original walnut stock has scattered handling marks and some heavier dings. There are two screws plugged in the top of the wrist with evidence of a tang style sight that has since been removed and a fine hairline crack extending from the forward screw to the tang. Very good bore with crisp rifling and minor frosting. (01-22685/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1200-1800

standard bolt markings, & an “R” on the stock just forward of the rear sling swivel. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have been cleaned over fine pinprick pitting. Stock has scattered handling marks with some heavy dings present. Very good bore with good rifling. (0123172/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2,500-4,000

rear sight. Full length tubular mag. Band fastened walnut stock w/ sling swivels & trapdoor carbine buttplate. CONDITION: bbl., receiver & mag. tube retain over 90% blue. Right side of bbl. & mag. tube show light dents. Bolt & carrier have bright finish. Hammer, forearm cap & buttplate retain over 70% case colors. Original wood finish shows

of wrist, a few other cracks, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal has been cleaned to bright w/ scattered oxidation & light pitting.

1883”. Lower tang has several patent markings the last date being “JAN 22 1877”. Walnut stock set. Upper tang is proud of wood. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter stating that the gun was indeed a carbine & it shipped from the warehouse on August 20th, 1884. Also included are a handwritten summary of the gun & its features & two typed summaries of the gun & its rarity. CONDITION: stock appears lightly refinished w/ a couple small chips, a few spots of flaking. some scattered dings & handling marks. Action retains 95% nicely restored case colors. Balance of metal retains 95% restored blue w/ a few spots of blued over pitting. Bore has an internal bulge about halfway down & some scattered pitting. (01-23404/MJC). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

4429. JOHN WAYNE PRODUCTIONS MARKED REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK SRC. Cal. 43 Spanish. NSN. Bbl. 20 1/2”. No. 1 action Rolling Block in saddle ring carbine configuration. Blade front sight. Flip up rear sight. Bbl. marked “R” at top rear & two crosses at right rear. Walnut stock set w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. Replacement cleaning rod. Left side of butt marked “BATJAC” denoting that this Rolling Block was owned by John Wayne’s movie production company. Modified Rolling Block rifles were used in the film “The Alamo” by the extras playing the Mexican army & modified to resemble period flintlock muskets. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: printed copies of two other Rolling Blocks marked to John Wayne’s production company. CONDITION: walnut stock set has a loose fit w/ added finish, a few cracks, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal has a fading reblue finish w/ scattered pitting, light scratches & handling wear. Fair bore w/ scattered pitting & worn rifling. (01-24111/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

4430. REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK 1901 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 7mm Mauser. NSN. Bbl. 30”. Blade front sight. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2100yds. Ilion made example w/ last patent date of Oct. 22nd, 1901. Walnut stock set w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. Cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set has added oil finish w/ a small crack on handguard ahead of front sight, scattered dings, handling wear & flaking oil. Metal is mostly a gray patina w/ a few dings & scattered oxidation. Bore has worn rifling w/ scattered frosting. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (23-5008/MJC).

assembled using a variety of different Rolling Block parts. Upper tang has faint Remington markings. Top rear of bbl. has faint anchor marking. Left rear of bbl. has serial number. Saddle bar & ring present on left side of frame. Straight grip walnut stock & forend. Left side of butt has sling swivel & front band has bottom mounted sling swivel w/ leather sling. CONDITION: stock set has added finish w/ some damage from improper band removal on forend, cracks on butt, a couple chips, scattered dings & handling marks. Action is a silvery-gray patina w/ scattered oxidation & dings. Bbl. & band are a dull gray patina w/ scattered dings & edge wear. Good bright bore w/ some light pitting but strong rifling. (01-23694/MJC). ANTIQUE. $600-1000.

type bayonet lug. Walnut stock set w/ bottom mounted sling swivels & leather sling. Right side of butt has carved “22” marking. CONDITION: stock set shows scattered dings & handling wear. Action & rear band are a dull gray patina w/ scattered oxidation. Bbl. shows a fading blue finish w/ some oxidation & light pitting. Poor oxidized & pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (23-1183/MJC). CURIO. $400-600.

CURIO. $600-800.

4433. FLOBERT STYLE SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL BY L. GASSER. RF. BB Cap. S# NSN. The 10” octagon to round barrel with “V” notch rear and post front sights has maker’s name on top flat along with “VIEN” (Vienna). Flip-over Flobert type locking lug is at rear. Blued action has finger spur on trigger guard. Checkered walnut stocks. CONDITION: fine. Metal retaining most of its original blue with scattered freckling. Wood with original finish has many light marks. Bore appears to be very good but quite dirty. Mechanically good. (23-4730/MGM). C&R. $300-600.

muzzle. Top flat has 3 line Hartford address. Dovetail mounted front sight w/ replacement bone blade. Lawrence patent graduated leaf rear sight. Slant breech percussion action. 1852 dated lock has pellet primer feed attached. Left side of action has 3 line patent marking w/ 1848 date. Double set triggers. Pewter tipped walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Right side has rectangular lid iron patchbox. WEIGHT: 9 lbs., 3.2 ozs. Total of 2,970 model 1853 sporting rifles were mfg. July 1854 to Dec 1859.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: spare latch plate found in patchbox. CONDITION: good. Metal has faded to a smooth brown patina showing small dents & spots of light pitting. Stocks have added finish over wear & handling marks. Action & triggers are sound. Bore is generally bright retaining strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22525/DS). ANTIQUE.

4435. SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 METALLIC CARTRIDGE CONVERSION SRC. Cal. 50-70. S# 74134. After the Civil War the US Gov’t contracted the Sharps Rifle Mfg. Co to convert the military percussion arms to metallic cartridge breechloaders. This example was converted with a cam style firing pin and lined 3 groove 22” bbl. Fitted with a walnut stock set without patchbox. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have faded to an even dark patina . Period replacement stock has heavy handling marks with some heavier dings. Dark

contracted the Sharps Rifle Mfg. Co to convert the military percussion arms to metallic cartridge breechloaders. This example was converted with a cam style firing pin and lined 3 groove 22” bbl. Fitted with a walnut stock set without patchbox. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have faded to a dark patina that is mottled in areas. Stock has scattered handling marks with some heavier impressions. Some spots of heavier old oxidation present, with the heaviest being on the buttplate. Good lightly frosted bore with distinct rifling. Crisp mechanics. (01-23338/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1,500-2,250

4437. SHARPS 1874 MEACHAM STYLE CONVERSION SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 65395. Bbl. 23” heavy oct. Many surplus percussion Sharps rifles were converted to cartridge rifles after the Civil War. E.C. Meacham of St. Louis was one business that converted these rifles to cartridge. The gun falls outside of the known Meacham conversion serial number range, so it was possibly assembled by another retailer or gunsmith. Beach style front sight. Lawrence patent ladder rear sight graduated to 800yds. Top of bbl. marked w/ Bridgeport address & “OLD RELIABLE”. Left side of bbl. marked “CAL. 45 2 2/10”. Double set triggers w/ rear trigger not functioning properly. Walnut stock set. Left side of butt has saddle ring plate but no provision for saddle bar. CONDITION: forend shows a few cracks, stock set otherwise has a crack extending from left of rear tang to above saddle bar plate, a few chips, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal is a gray patina w/ a few dings & scattered oxidation. Good bore w/ pitting but strong rifling.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22523/MJC). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

4438. SHARPS 1874 STYLE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 40. S# C41570. Bbl. 30 1/2” oct. Brass blade front sight. Ladder rear sight. Appears to be an assembled 1874 style Sharps rifle w/ older action. Double set triggers. Last patent date on action is Oct 5th, 1859. Case colored action. Blued bbl. Bbl. appears unmarked. Checkered walnut stock & plain forend. CONDITION: refinished stock set shows a few chips on forend, a chip forming ahead of buttplate tang, scattered handling marks & a few light dings. Action retains nearly all of its tastefully restored case colored finish w/ some light oxidation & a few dings. Bbl. retains 98% restored blue w/ a few light dings. Good bore that shows some scattered pitting & frosting but strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Brad Shepherd. (01-23802/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

4439. SHARPS MODEL 1874 SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 40. S# 155051. Bbl. 30”. Full length heavy octagonal barrel is stamped “SHARPS RIFLE CO HARTFORD CONN” over the top flat, with “CALIBRE 40” stamped towards the breech. Rear sight base is stamped “R.S. LAWRENCE/ PATENTED/ FEB. 15TH 1859.”. Left side of receiver is stamped “SHARPS RIFLE CO/ PAT APR 6 1869”. Case color hardened frame, lever, and hammer, with blued barrel and sights. Nitre blued screws with nickel plated crescent buttplate, nosecap, and double set triggers. Smooth wood straight comb buttstock with smooth wood forend. Globe front sight with flip up ladder rear sight. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory applied finishes overall, exhibiting few mild superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Forend nose cap is cracked on the right side, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage. A very attractive contemporary production Sharps Model 1874 single shot rifle. (23-2178/MLW). MODERN. $1,500-2,250.

4440. JP LOWER MARKED SHARPS MODEL 1878

BORCHARDT SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-2 7/8. Longest factory case loaded by Sharps Company was also commonly known as a 45/90. S# 18298. Bbl. 28” tapered Octagon, stamped on top flat behind rear sight “J.P. LOWER”. Mr. Lower ran a gun shop in Denver, CO. & marked many of the guns he sold w/ his name. The Bbl. is additionally marked w/ boxed “Old Reliable” & “SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN.”. Bbl. has sporting Lawrence Patent rear sight which mounts in 2 dovetails. Front dovetail filler is not present. Sight spring is screwed directly into bbl. at dovetail. Front sight is a replica of a Model 1874 w/ brass blade. Receiver marked on left side “SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN.” Serial Number. “PAT. DEC. 1878”. Single trigger. Walnut stock set. Straight grip buttstock fitted w/ checkered steel. Shotgun buttplate w/ widow’s peak. Forend as Schnabel tip retained by 2 screws. CONDITION: stock set retains 50% of its well worn original finish w/ numerous scratches & handling marks. Buttstock has 3 brass pins in the grip area as reinforcements. There are notable fine cracks on both sides at rear of receiver. Buttstock has long crack on the left side extending forward approx. 5”. Lg. missing chip at toe. Forend has numerous fine cracks & long missing sliver along the top on the right side. Stock set has wear & numerous handling marks throughout. Metal has extensive thinning & wear turning overall gray & patina w/ handling marks. Notable oxidation & fine pitting on left side of receiver. Receiver ring has sm. dents on top right side. Plug screw is missing on top receiver tang. Some screws & pins show evidence of amateur gunsmithing. Several screw appear to be modern replacements. Bore is shiny. Tops of lands have notable transverse machine marks while retaining sharp corners. (01-24191/RW). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

4441. ENGRAVED SHARPS 4 BARREL DERRINGER PISTOL. Cal. 22RF. S# 3481. Bbl. 2 1/2”. Nickel plated foliate scroll engraved frame. 2 Piece Gutta-Percha grips. CONDITION: Bbls retain 60% thinning even blue. Frame retains 90% nickel with areas of scattered staining and light dents. Good grips and dark leaded bores. (01-24257/BH). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

4442. SHARPS 4 SHOT PEPPERBOX DERRINGER. Cal. 30 RF. S# 17568. Bbl. 3”. The left side of the frame is stamped “C. SHARPS/ PATENT 1859”, with “C. SHARPS & Co/ PHILADA. PA.” on the right. Brass frame with 2 piece checkered wood grips. Barrels are in the white. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrels. CONDITION: frame retains a pleasing patina overall. Bright bores, exhibiting scattered pitting and good rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered marks and impressions, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (01-23431/MLW). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

4443. SHARPS 4 BARREL PEPPERBOX DERRINGER. Cal. 22 RF. S# 32164. Bbl. 2 1/2”. The left side of the frame is stamped “C. SHARPS/ PATENT 1859”, with a faint “C. SHARPS & Co/ PHILADA. PA.” stamped on the right. Brass frame with 2 piece flora pattern gutta percha grips. Barrels are in the white. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrels. CONDITION: frame exhibits a pleasing mellow patina. Barrels exhibit a gray patina, with areas of mild pitting overall. Bores exhibit pitting and good rifling throughout. Grips show some mild smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage. (01-23432/ MLW). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

4444. SHARPS 4 SHOT PEPPERBOX DERRINGER. Cal. 30 RF. S# 16745. Bbl. 3”. The left side of the frame is stamped “C. SHARPS/ PATENT 1859”, with “C. SHARPS & Co/ PHILADA. PA.” on the right. Brass frame with 2 piece checkered brown hard rubber grips. Blued barrels. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrels. CONDITION: brass frame retains a pleasing mellow patina. Barrels retain traces of their original blued finish, exhibiting a mostly gray patina with some mild areas of pitting. Dark bores with poor rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall. (01-23433/MLW). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

4445. SHARPS 4 BARREL PEPPERBOX DERRINGER. Cal. 30 RF. S# 15721. Bbl. 3”. The left side of the frame is stamped “C. SHARPS/ PATENT 1859”, with “C. SHARPS & Co/ PHILADA. PA.” on the right. Brass frame with 2 piece checkered hard rubber grips. Barrels have been reblued at one time. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrels. Barrel release button appears to be a period brass replacement. CONDITION: frame retains a pleasing mellow patina. Barrels retain the majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting areas of oxidation at the muzzles. Dark bores, exhibiting pitting and good rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (01-23434/MLW). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

4446. SHARPS 4 BARREL PEPPERBOX DERRINGER. Cal. 30 RF. S# 7419. Bbl. 3”. The left side of the frame is stamped “C. SHARPS/ PATENT 1859”, with “C. SHARPS & Co/ PHILADA. PA.” on the right. Nickel plated brass frame with 2 piece checkered brown hard rubber grips. Barrels are in the white. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrels. CONDITION: frame retains large amounts of its nickel plated finish, exhibiting areas of wear that show through to a pleasant mellow patina. Very bright bores, exhibiting some scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (01-23435/ MLW). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

Lot 4447

4447. SPECTACULAR ENGRAVED SILVER PLATED SPENCER CIVIL WAR MODEL CARBINE. Cal. 56-56. S# 55305. This fabulous carbine has full coverage presentation quality engraving. The left side of the receiver shows a frontiersman posing with a grizzly. The right side scene depicts a cavalryman standing by his horse with musket to shoulder. The scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll with punch dot backgrounds. This scroll and fancy borders extend to rear & upper portions of frame as well as the lockplate, lever, buttplate, breech end of bbl. and fittings. The top of the front receiver ring is hand engraved “SPENCER REPEATER” and is surrounded by hand checkering with wavy borders. The forward sloping section of the lever is hand checkered to provide a gripping surface. The hammer head features a fearsome looking feathered dragon. Engraving is in the style done in the shop of Louis Daniel Nimschke, (July 1832-April 9, 1904). One of the most iconic engravers of his time. Born in Germany he emigrated to the United States around 1850. Between 1850 & 1900 Nimschke worked for over 100 gunmakers and mastered all contemporary engraving styles. The engraving on this carbine is very similar to the Spencer pictured on page 52 of the R. L. Wilson book “L. D. NIMSCHKE, Firearms Engraver”. The Spencer Repeating Rifle Company of Boston MA. produced approximately 144,500 rifles & carbines including 107,372 for the United States Government. This Civil War model carbine has a 20” bbl. with 6 groove rifling, Barleycorn front sight & carbine leaf rear sight. Finish is full silver. Inspector initial “R” is found on the right side of the lever and initial “J” on the breech block. Left side of action has a saddle ring & bar. The 7 rd. tubular magazine inserts thru the steel carbine buttplate. Band fastened forend and straight grip stock of straight grain black walnut. The stock has an inletted swivel in toeline with a light hand carved “B” in front of it. CONDITION: the metal retains over 80% silver with some portions of the bbl. acquiring a pleasing light tarnish. The sanded and refinished wood has a dark red tone. The stock shows small chips around the lockplate with a small crack and repair behind the lower tang. Action function is smooth. The hammer does hold solidly at half cock. The bright bore retains sound rifling showing scattered spots of pitting. (01-23328/DS). ANTIQUE. $25,000-35.000.

SRC. Cal. 56-50. SN. 9689. Bbl. 20” with blade front & leaf rear sight. Case colored action is fitted with the Stabler cutoff & has a saddle ring & bar on the left side. 7 round tubular mag inserts thru the buttplate. Band fastened forend & straight grip walnut stock. Left side of stock has 2 clear cartouches with hand carved initials “WBC” found below the saddle ring bar. Deeply stamped marking “U.S. / COL. TER” is located near the buttplate. Right side of the stock of this Indian Wars era carbine has 8 brass tacks in the shape of a “V”. CONDITION: The right side of the action shows traces of case colors with the balance of the metal largely fading to gray .Wood shows heavy wear with deep dents, & marks. Right side of forend has 2 tack holes that appear to be from a tag that has been removed. The bore retains good rifles with spots of deep pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (0123874/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

CARBINE. Cal. 56-50. S# 16922. over 11000 were altered by Springfield Armory from 1867-74 . Bbl. 22” sleeved 3 groove. Fitted with a Stabler cutoff to facilitate a single shot function. CONDITION: Metal finish has faded to a dark patina. Refreshed action markings. Very good stock set showing scattered handling marks, check crack at butt, and strong inspection cartouches. Very good bright bore with sharp rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen

1865

Cal. 50 (56-50). S# 21099. Bbl. 20”. Blade front sight. Ladder rear sight graduated to 900yds. Top of receiver has faint Boston address. Rear of bbl. & front of receiver also have London crown “V” proofs. Stabler cutoff present. Saddle bar & ring present on left side. Tube mag that inserts through buttstock. Walnut stock set w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. Left side of butt has two faint inspector’s cartouches. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: spare breechblock & mag follower. CONDITION: stock has older added finish w/ a few chips, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal is mostly a dull gray patina w/ a few areas of pitting & scattered oxidation. Pitted bore. (01-23667/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

4448. SPENCER MODEL 1865 COLORADO TERRITORY MARKED

4449. SPENCER 1865 POST WAR ALTERATION OF CIVIL WAR

E. Mattox. (01-22506/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1,200-1,800

4450. BRITISH PROOFED SPENCER

REPEATING CARBINE.

4451. WHITNEY-LAIDLEY STYLE 1 ROLLING BLOCK LONG RANGE TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 44-90 Sharps bottle neck. S#. 13072. Bbl. 34” octagon to round. Original Whitney bead post, wind gauge globe front sight with sun shade and spirit level along with Long range Vernier tang sight. 2nd mounting location at the heel of the stock. Case colored flat sided action has 4 major breech parts. Horn tipped forend and pistol grip stock of fancy black walnut have hand checkering. Bottom of grip has an additional checkered diamond. LOP 13 3/4” to steel shotgun butt. Estimated production of all styles, 40,000-50,000, 1871-1881. Weight 9 lbs., 11.2 ozs.

UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: wood shooters box containing reloading kit & components. Tools include; Ideal tool, cal.4490 SBN with die.& bullet seater, Lyman No. 180 .448 bullet mold with handles & T. Ballard 44 cal. patch cutter. Components consist of 9 brass cases & a small quantity of over powder cards. CONDITION: Bbl. retains over 70% dull lightly faded blue. Action has 60% lightly faded case colors. Very good original wood finish & checkering showing scattered small marks. Bore is generally bright with

SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 44-100. S# 335. Bbl. 32” octagon to round. Wind-Gauge front sight. Long range Vernier tang sight is numbered to the rifle w/ second mounting base at heel of stock. Case colored Martini style action w/ straight line borders & highlights of scroll engraving. Left side is engraved “Creedmoor”. Right side is engraved “Peabody-Martini / Patents”. Trigger is checkered. Steel tipped walnut forearm & pistol grip stock have hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/8” steel shotgun buttplate. WEIGHT: 10 lbs., 2.8 ozs. Estimated quantity of a few thousand of all types mfg. by Providence Tool Co., 1860s-1880s. CONDITION: very fine. Bbl. retains over 95% blue showing light edge wear. Action has over 90% lightly faded case colors. Wood has good finish & checkering showing numerous marks & small dents. Bore has slightly darkened appearance retaining

4453. PEABODY-MARTINI WHAT CHEER MID RANGE

TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 40-90. S# 156. Bbl. 28” octagon to round. Combination front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight & mid range Vernier tang sight. Case colored Martini action w/ checkered trigger. Left side is engraved “WHAT CHEER MID RANGE”. Right side is engraved “PEABODY-MARTINI” patents. Action has straight line borders w/ highlights of scroll engraving. Steel tipped forearm & straight grip walnut stock of hand checkering. LOP: 14” to crescent steel buttplate. WEIGHT: 8 lbs., 15.6 ozs. Estimated quantity of a few thousand of all types mfg. by the Providence Tool Co., 1860s-1880s. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. retains over 80% lightly faded blue showing scattered areas of corrosion. Action retains 80% lightly faded case colors. Lightly worn original wood finish shows dents & marks. Bore has a slightly darkened appearance retaining strong rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23260/DS). ANTIQUE. $4000-6000.

4454. WILLIAM WURFFEIN NO. 25 SPECIAL MID RANGE

2 BARREL SET SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 32-40 & 22-15. S# 5131. Bbl. 1 32-40. 29 1/2” octagon to round w/ a WindGauge globe front sight. Bbl. 2 22-15. 28” octagon to round w/ combination front sight & filler in rear dovetail. Top bbl. flats are engraved “Wm. Wurffein”. Left flats are engraved “Phila. Pa. U. S. A.”. Right flats have patent date of June 24th, 1882. Break open tip-up style action w/ thumb lever release located on top tang ahead of mid range Vernier tang sight. Action has full coverage vine type foliate scroll w/ fancy borders having American eagle & flags around the breech. Complimenting scroll engravings extends to breech end & octagon to round transition areas of both bbls. w/ shooting stars extending onto the round portion of both bbls. Splinter forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ hand checkering. LOP: 13 7/8” checkered hard rubber buttplate. WEIGHT w/ 32-40 bbl.: 8 lbs., 2.2 ozs. Estimated quantity of a few thousand, mfg. 1880s-1890s. CONDITION: fine. Both bbls. retain over 90% blue showing edge wear. Action has faded to gray. Wood has good original finish & checkering showing a few small marks. 32-40 bbl. has a dark bore retaining sound rifling. 22-15 bbl. has a

is marked “1873”. Straight grip walnut stock w/ checkered wrist & steel buttplate. CONDITION: very fine. Bbl. has over 90% blue showing light fading & faint edge wear. Action retains lightly faded case colors. Stock has good finish & checkering showing a few

Wind-Gauge post front sight, filler in rear dovetail w/ mid range Vernier tang sight. Case colored action operated by underlever. Action has standard markings. Left side is marked “1873”. Right side is marked “1882”. Schnable tipped forearm & pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ nickel finished Schuetzen buttplate. Pistol grip of stock slides over lower tang & has a sculpted rear edge w/ wraparound point pattern hand checkering. Forearm has complimentary checkering. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. retains over 75% lightly faded blue showing edge wear. Action retains over 90% case colors showing light fading & scattered spotting. Original wood finish shows scratches & marks. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling having spots of light pitting. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-23272/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,200-4,500.

buttplate. CONDITION: very fine. Bbl. retains 95% lightly worn blue. Action retains 90% lightly faded case colors. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches & marks. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (01-

w/ brown patina showing edge wear & pinprick oxidation. Receiver has faded to gray mixing w/ brown patina showing light pitting & peppery oxidation. Lightly sanded & refinished forearm has notable gouges, hole in front of screw, slivers of wood missing before refinish & impressions. Buttstock has very good original finish showing noticeable impressions on left side of buttstock & other handling marks. Good bore shows strong rifling w/ areas of deep pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22520/MD). ANTIQUE. $600-800

revolver by Webley. It was also produced by other makers undoubted using unnumbered revolvers sourced “in the white” from Webley. This revolver is devoid of any maker markings except for the name “Westley Richards & Co. London” engraved on top rib of 4 1/2” barrel. The # 10 is stamped in the breech face. Revolver opens by depressing two levers on sides of double action frame. Revolver is of early design with small hinge. Nickel plated frame, barrel and cylinder are engraved with about 30% coverage well cut scroll. Birmingham proofs are on cylinder and frame. Grip is of checkered walnut and has cap with lanyard ring installed. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: revolver is housed in what appears to be its original figured walnut case, lined in blue cloth which contains a small pewter oil bottle. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Retaining over 95% original nickel plate with some scratches and minor lifting on cylinder. Bore is shiny and sharp but shows some minor pitting. Mechanically fine. Grips are very fine with some minor marks. Case shows some considerable cracking of top and is missing central medallion, interior cloth shows rubs. Revolver fits exceptionally well. Case was made to accommodate barrels up to 5 1/2”. An exceptionally fine example of this important revolver. (01-24212/MGM). ANTIQUE. $5,000-7,000.

heavily cleaned to silver over considerable pitting. Grips with oil refinish. Mechanically good, hinge loose. Pitted bore. Box is fine. (0123955). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

other large game. Pistols like this have a history in Tennessee and North Carolina, and it is likely this piece originated around the barrel 9 1/4” from the breech. The hunting rifle lock is marked “L.G. BONEKILL” and is engraved with foliate & flourish decorations. The hammer is plain and appears hand-forged. Iron trigger guard and repurposed barrel band. The brass tipped oak ramrod is mounted to the side of the pistol. One of the more interesting features of this weapon is the large knob protruding from the bottom of the stock near the barrel band to allow the left hand to steady the weapon during firing. CONDITION: iron has a dark gray/brown patina. Stock is generally undamaged. Ramrod appears original and is complete. Lock holds one cocking position. Fair bore. (01-23957/BF). $1,750-2,500.

4462. CONTINENTAL ARMS CO. LADY’S COMPANION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER.

291. Bbl. 5 shot fluted cluster integral with cyl. Spur trigger action has a shield that encircles the bbl. cluster with right side loading slot. Fire blue bbl. finish, silver finished frame with case colored hammer, 2 piece hard rubber square butt grips. Estimated quantity of 800 mfg. late 1860’s. CONDITION: Bbl. cluster retains over 90% bright fire blue. Frame shows 98% silver finish having acquired a light gray tarnish, Hammer has traces of colors. Very good grips. Action binds when cycled. Bores shows some light pitting near the muzzle. PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection. (01-23548/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-3,900.

grips. Estimated production of 1500, 1858-1864. CONDITION: Fading gray bbl. & knife blade finish. Brass frame shows a dark aged tarnish. Grips have worn finish & handling marks. Bbls show some looseness at hinge. Dark pitted bores. PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection. (01-23550/DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-3500.

4464. JAMES REID KNUCKLE-DUSTER REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. S#. 6831. 5 shot round bbl. cluster measures 1 5/8”. Silver finished brass frame has open pattern scroll engraving. Sliding safety forward of the trigger. Weight 12.8 oz. Mfg. 1870-1872. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: Modern wood casing with red velour fitted interior. CONDITION: Bbl. cluster blue is fading to gray showing spots of pitting. Brass frame shows some silver with a dark tarnish in protected areas. Balance of frame has acquired a mild patina. Action does not index properly. Dark bores. PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection. (01-23543/DS). ANTIQUE. $2250-3000.

1 7/8” octagon. Nickel finished squeezer type pistol. Pivoting sheet metal sliding trigger fit in tube over bbl., cocks & fires the gun when pulled rearward. 5 shot round cyl. 2 piece hard rubber grip panels. Estimated quantity of several hundred produced in the late 1870’s. CONDITION: 90% nickel shows spots of flaking. Very good grips. Function action. Pitted bore. PROVANANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis collection. (01-23549/DS). ANTIQUE. $1500-2500.

4466. CHICAGO FIREARMS PROTECTOR PALM PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 32 Extra Short RF. S# 10985. Bbl. 1 3/4”. Squeeze type pistol w/ 7 rd. rotary chamber. Nickel finish w/ hard rubber grip plates. Approx. 12,800 mfg. in the 1890s. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: vintage leather holster with profile specific to the palm pistol. Holster is very fragile with age. CONDITION: very fine overall. Metal retains 98% original nickel with light wear and handling marks. Hard rubber panels show only a couple minor dings. Good bore. (23-5048/BH). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

4467. CASED & ENGRAVED NATIONAL ARMS GOLD & SILVER DERRINGER. Cal. 41. S# 4296. Standard configuration of Moore’s Civil War patented pistol, “NATIONAL ARMS Co, BROOKLYN, NY” on top 2.5” barrel flat, brass frame, spur trigger, center mounted hammer, knurled barrel release button on right. Nicely engraved gold plated frame with large eagle motif, and engraved silver plated barrel. CONDITION: very good overall, barrel retains traces of silver plate with balance silver/gray patina. frame returns about 20% plating. Strong action, good rifled bore. Custom mahogany casing has exotic grain, blue baize lining is worn and soiled, fitted for 6 cartridges, functional key, 2-piece brass cleaning rod. (0123020/JS). $1,500-2,500.

4468. OSGOOD GUN WORKS DUPLEX REVOLVER. Cal. 22 RF / 32 RF. Bbls. 2 1/2” superposed configuration with rib. 32 cal. lower Bbl. acts as center pin. 8 shot 22 RF fluted cyl. with 32 RF center chamber. Top break spur trigger action. Hammer has moveable duplex firing pin for chamber selection. Nickel finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber grips. Estimated production of several hundred, ca. 1880’s. CONDITION: Over 80% nickel showing spots of corrosion. Right grip panel has small chip along backstrap. Functioning action. Pitted bores have worn rifling. PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection. (01-23546/DS). ANTIQUE. $1500-2000.

4469. T. J. STAFFORD ENGRAVED SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER.

Bbl. 3 1/2” octagon tip down for loading. Fixed V notch rear with semi circular front sight. Brass spur trigger action. Frame & bbl. flats have vine type foliate scroll hand engraving with punch dot backgrounds. Blue bbl. finish with Gold plated brass action. 2 piece square butt mother of pearl grips. Estimated production of 2100 in the early 1860’s. CONDITION: Bbl. blue has faded to gray. Brass action retains traces of gold finish in protected areas alongside the hammer. Very good grips. Sound action. Dark pitted bore. PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection. (01-23553/DS). ANTIQUE. $1200-1800.

4470. MERWIN & HULBERT DA POCKET REVOLVER.

17055. Bbl. 3 1/2” w/ solid rib. Rounded blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Right side of frame marked “38 CAL.”. Nickel finish. Case colored trigger & holding hammer. Checkered black rubber grips. CONDITION: grips show some dings & handling wear. Trigger & hammer are turning gray w/ strong traces of case colors & some oxidation. Balance of metal retains 85% original nickel w/ a few spots of pitting, scattered light flaking & oxidation. Pitted bore w/ visible rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Harold Prucha Collection. (01-23217/ MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1200.

4471. JAMES REID MY FRIEND “KNUCKLE DUSTER”

Cal. 22 RF. S# 12995. Approx. 10,700 mfg. 18681882 w/in S# range 3500 to 17715. Later variation mfg. w/ out safety w/ “MY FRIEND” & patent date on top strap. This model comprised 50% of all Reid production. Engraved brass frame & unfluted steel 7 shot cyl. numbered “95”; both nickel plated. CONDITION: overall very good appearance w/ slight plating loss on frame plus peppery oxidation on cyl. Cyl. bores have light pitting but chamber areas better appearing. Seldom encountered proper cyl. cycling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22449/NW).

4472. NATIONAL ARMS CO. NO. 2 SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER. Cal. 41 RF. S# 10561. Bbl. 2 1/2” pivots to the left for loading. German silver semicircular front sight. Iron spur trigger action has highlights of floral engraving. 2 piece birds head walnut grips. Estimated 12,000 mfg. 1865-1870. CONDITION: Metal finish has faded to gray. Grips show light wear. Dark lightly pitted bore. PROVENANCE: Marshall “Brook” Davis Collection (01-23552/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

4473. UNUSUAL LONG BARREL HOPKINS & ALLEN CZAR REVOLVER. Bbl. 7 1/2”. Czar revolver manufactured by Hopkins & Allen. The top of the barrel is stamped “PAT. MCH 28.71 MAY 27.79”, with “CZAR” stamped over the top strap of the frame. Sides of frame feature scroll engraving, with the top strap featuring a line and done design. Metal components exhibit a nickel plated finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece “T&R” checkered black hard rubber grips. Serial number “6911” is present on the left side of the frame beneath the grip, as well as on the front face of the cylinder. Underside of barrel is numbered “6765”. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory nickel plated finish, exhibiting some minor losses and flaking overall, with some scattered spots of pitting. Cylinder retain a gray patina. Dark bore, exhibiting pitting and fair rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered handling marks, with the right grip panel having split and been repaired at the bottom at one time. (01-23430/MLW). ANTIQUE. $200-300.

4474. BROWN MFG CO. SOUTHERNER DERRINGER PISTOL. Cal. 41 RF. S# 1043. Bbl. 2 1/2”. Southerner derringer manufactured by Browning Manufacturing Company. Brass frame with 2 piece smooth wood grips. Barrel has been reblued. Matching numbers are present on the frame, barrel, as well as on the interior of the grips. CONDITION: frame retains pleasant dark patina overall. Barrel exhibits pitting beneath the finish. Dark bore, exhibiting poor rifling throughout. Grips show scattered handling marks and a couple small losses, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (01-23438/MLW). ANTIQUE. $150-250.

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4475. STEVENS IDEAL NO. 51 SINGLE SHOT SCHUETZEN RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. S# 2338. Bbl. 30” no. 4 weight octagon to round. Interchangeable disc globe front sight w/ circular aperture. Stevens Wind-Gauge rear tang sight w/ combination eye cup. Engraved case colored no. 44 action w/ double set triggers. Nickel finished short loop lever w/ 2 panel checkered inserts. Full coverage engraving centers around flowing spirals w/ straight line borders having floral highlights. Schnable tipped forearm & perch belly cheekpiece Swiss style stock of fancy black walnut w/ nickel finished Schuetzen style buttplate. Forearm & pistol grip area of stock have ornate wraparound hand checkering. Mfg. 1896-1916. WEIGHT: 11 lbs., 12 ozs. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. retains over 97% original blue showing faint edge wear. Action has 80% lightly faded case colors. Very good original wood finish showing scattered light marks. Sound action w/ functioning triggers. Bore is generally bright retaining lightly worn rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”.

4476. STEVENS IDEAL NO. 49 “WALNUT HILL” SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 32 Ideal. S# 23438. Bbl. 30” no. 2 weight octagon to round. Wind-Gauge globe front sight missing insert. No. 102 Vernier tang sight. Case colored action w/ flowing circular pattern engraving. Full No. 3 loop lever. Schnable tipped forearm & perch belly pistol grip cheekpiece Swiss style stock of nicely grained walnut having Schuetzen style buttplate. Forearm & wrist of stock have fine hand checkering. WEIGHT: 9 lbs, 4.8 ozs. Mfg. 18961930s. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 95% lightly faded blue. Action has faded to a silver gray appearance. Very good original wood finish shows scattered scratches & marks. Bore retains strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (23-5014/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,500.

(23-5013/DS). CURIO. $5,000-7,000.

4477. STEVENS NO. 49 .22 SHORT SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Cal. 22 S. S# 5317. Bbl. 29 3/4”. No. 49 single shot rifle manufactured by Stevens A&T Co. Half octagonal barrel is marked with Steven’s 2 line address on the top flat, with the caliber designation on the left flat. Frame and loop lever are case color hardened, with the breechblock, hammer, and barrel being blued. Smooth wood pistol grip stock featuring a Swiss buttplate, with a smooth wood forend. Barrel is mounted with a Stevens No. 470 scope, with the frame featuring double set triggers. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: frame retains good amounts of its case colored finish, exhibiting fading and light wear overall that shows through to gray patina. Barrel retains bountiful amounts of its blue finish, exhibiting some superficial marks from handling and storage. Bright bore, exhibiting some scattered spots of pitting and strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but are otherwise very good overall. Scope retains a hazy optic. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (23-5015/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-2,800.

4478. STEVENS NO. 45 .25-21 SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Cal. 25-21. S# 2194. Bbl. 24 1/8”. No. 45 single shot target rifle chambered in 25-21 manufactured by Stevens A&T Co. Half octagonal barrel is stamped with Steven’s 2 line address over the top flat, with the caliber designation on the left. Case colored frame and lever, with blued breechblock, hammer, and barrel. Beautifully checkered wood buttstock featuring a Swiss pattern buttplate, with a checkered wood forend. Barrel has been dovetailed and rewelded twice. Globe front sight. Barrel is mounted with a WM Malcom scope. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: frame retains traces of its original case color hardened finish, having been cleaned and polished and exhibiting areas of mild pitting overall. Lever retains a gray patina. Barrel retains the majority of its blue finish, exhibiting scattered marks

form handling and storage, and some small areas of wear and discoloration. Bright bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise presents very nicely. Optic is slightly hazy. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (23-5016/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-2,500.

4479. STEVENS NO. 44 .25-20 SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Cal. .25-20. S# 51339. Bbl. 26”. No. 44 single shot target rifle chambered in .25-20 manufactured by Stevens A & T Co. The top of the barrel exhibits part Steven’s address, with the remainder being beneath the rear scope mount, with the caliber “25.20” stamped on the left flat. Half octagon barrel featuring a German silver front sight as well as a Lyman Super Targetspot scope. Rear sight has been removed. Plain wood buttstock featuring a crescent buttplate, with a smooth wood semi-schnabel tip forend. Frame and lever exhibit a case color hardened finish, with the breechblock, hammer, and barrel being blued. Matching numbers are present on the underside of the receiver and barrel. CONDITION: frame retains large amounts of its original case color hardened finish, exhibiting some wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina. Lever and buttplate exhibit a gray patina. Barrel retains bountiful amounts of its original factory blue finish, exhibiting some light wear around the muzzle, a few minor superficial handling marks, as well as a couple extremely light spots of pitting. Bright bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but are otherwise very good overall. Scope retains a clear optic. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (23-5017/MLW). CURIO. $1,300-1,800.

4480. STEVENS NO. 44 1/2 .22 LR SINGLE SHOT TARGET

RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Cal. 22 LR. S# 9175. Bbl. 26”. No. 44 single shot target rifle chambered in .22 LR manufactured by Stevens A & T Co. Half octagonal barrel is stamped with Steven’s 2 line address on the top flat, with the caliber designation on the left. Frame and lever are case color hardened, with the breechblock, hammer, and barrel being blued. Plain wood buttstock featuring a crescent buttplate, with a smooth wood forend. German silver front sight with dovetailed Marble’s slot blank. Barrel is mounted with a WM Malcom scope. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: frame retains vibrant case coloring, with some areas of fading and light wear. Lever retains a gray patina. Barrel retains bountiful amounts of its blue finish, exhibiting some light wear at the muzzle and some scattered superficial marks form handling and storage. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but is otherwise very good overall. Scope retains a clear optic.

PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (23-5018/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

tipped forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Estimated quantity of 100,000 of these popular rifles were mfg. 1894-1933. CONDITION: bbl. retains 90% dull blue showing edge wear w/ small scratches & marks. Action has 70% lightly faded case colors. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ numerous scratches, marks & small dents. Bright bore retains strong rifling.

PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection”. (23-5062/DS). CURIO. $1,800-2,500.

finished brass Schuetzen buttplate. Mfg. 1870s-1895. CONDITION: 80% lightly worn bbl. blue. Action retains 30% nickel finish. Wood has added finish over light wear & handling marks. Dark bore w/ worn rifling. (23-1403/DS). CURIO. $800-1,200.

4483. NICE STEVENS SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

Steven’s 2 line address on the left side of the breech. Nickel plated frame with 2 piece smooth wood grips. Blued barrel, with blued hammer and trigger. Matching numbers are present on the frame beneath the left grip panel, as well as on the barrel. CONDITION: very good overall, with the frame retaining the vast majority of its original factory nickel finish, exhibiting some mild wear and losses primarily on the grip straps. Barrel exhibits some light wear overall. Bore is bright, exhibiting some scattered pitting and good rifling throughout. Grips show some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (01-23429/MLW).

nice rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E.

ANTIQUE. $200-300.

4484. FRANK WESSON TWO TRIGGER SECOND TYPE SPORTING RIFLE. CAL. 32 RF. S# 5342. Bbl. 26 3/8” oct with dovetailed front sight with German silver blade insert. Dovetailed fixed rear sight. CONDITION: Overall very good as restored metal with original case coloring on the hammer. Very good refinished walnut stock showing light handling marks and added varnish. Good bright shiny bore with

Mattox. (01-22516/ZAL) ANTIQUE $800-1,200

appear to be ancient Mammoth Ivory having a mottled blue, brown & cream colored appearance w/ dark grain streaks. Mfg. 1975. CONDITION: near new, appears unfired. Metal retains nearly all gold & fire blued finish. Near excellent grips. Near excellent bore. (23-4746/DS). CURIO. $10000-12000.

Ben

of Muncie, Indiana and have gold line accent rings at muzzles and rear of barrels as well as two lines at rears of cylinders. Other gold accents are the First Bankers logo in heavy gold at top of grips and heavy gold inscriptions “THE FIRST BANKERS” on left sides of barrels as well as three flush gold stars on bottoms of butts. Back straps are engraved “First Bankers Corporation of Florida”. Guns differ in that the 45 LC has blued smokeless type action, rosewood grips and later style address on barrel. The 44-40 has case hardened black powder pin type frame and walnut grips. Barrel address is of early type. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Revolvers are housed in quartered oak cases marked “THE FIRST BANKERS” on tops along with calibers and “Colt”. Cases are lined in red velvet and contain a gold plated cartridge and gold plated First Bankers medal. Also included are correspondence regarding the development, building and sale of these guns and original Colt paperwork and keys. CONDITION: very fine. They do not appear to have been fired, but have some tarnishing of gold on barrels. There are some light handling marks on grips. Cases are very fine with rubs and some white paint. Interior cloth has compressions. Medals are heavily corroded. (23-2240 & 23-2241/MGM). MODERN.

4486. BRACE OF FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SAA 3RD GENERATION REVOLVERS MADE FOR THE FIRST BANKERS FRIENDS. Cal. 45 LC. & 44-40. S# FBF-008 (45 LC.) S# 008-FBF (44-40). Limited edition of 45 brace made for First Bankers Friends of Pompano Beach, Florida (a bank holding company). These revolvers were commissioned in 1986 and delivered in 1987. Both are scroll engraved by

Shostle

$8,000-12,000.

4487. GUISEPPE FORTE SIGNED, ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID COLT 3RD GEN SAA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# SA60394. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Mfg 1983. Bbl. & frame are ornamented with masterfully executed 50% coverage vine type foliate scroll engraving to include the front sight. Rear of cylinder has straight line feather type border behind stops. Engraving is tastefully accented with gold wire inlay on butt, trigger guard bow, front of grip frame & top of receiver. Bbl. exhibits single gold band at muzzle end with double gold band at rear near action to include ejector housing. Top of bbl marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” in plain field with thin gold wire border inlay surrounded by foliate scroll. Top of rear grip strap features a gold inlaid spread winged eagle with finely stippled background highlighted by shield shaped gold wire inlay. Metal finished in an attractive deep, dark immersion blue. Sides of hammer polished bright. Inscribed on backstrap “David J Augustine” in fine scroll. Bottom of bbl. signed “G. Forte”. Guiseppe Forte was a member of the Firearm Engraver’s Guild of America before his passing. Revolver is stocked with 2 piece composite faux bone grips. UNATTCHED ACCESSORIES: original factory box. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent; possibly unfired. (23-4744/BH). MODERN. $7,000-11,000.

Colt. Bbls. 7 1/2” with Colt blades (frame notched rears) plus “-125th ANNIVERSARY-S.A.A. MODEL .45 CAL.-” on left sides. Produced 1961 (first year of many various Colt commemoratives) marking 125th year of Model 1873; 7,390 units having serial range of 1AM to 7390AM with very few cased consecutively numbered sets offered. Colt Royal blue finishes plus gold plated parts of: half moon ejector rod heads, cylinder pins, hammers, triggers, backstraps, trigger guards and accents of smooth walnut 2 piece grips. Matching numbers on: cylinders, backstraps, trigger guards and backs of grips. Pair shipped on Sept. 13, 1961 to Lyles of Monahans, TX as Colt cased set. Pair is documented as belonging to Audie Murphy; subsequently willed collectively to his sons Terry and James (Skipper). Set was later sold by heirs (along with another Colt consecutive set) to Nudie Cohn of N. Hollywood, CA in 1976 (undisclosed amount) having sales agreement (notarized) signed by both Murphy sons. Significant portion of set’s value attributable to prior documented Audie Murphy ownership. As coincidental aside, S# ends with “AM” (Audie Murphy’s initials). UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copies of Murphy bill of sale and 2020 Colt research letter substantiating above information. Good to very good Mahogany presentation case by Colt having red interior of satin under lid and corduroy patterned red velvet in base. One latch is broken, some minor handling marks (mostly around bottom edges) and cardboard dividers under velvet need to be repositioned and reattached. CONDITION: unfired appearance with noticeable thinning on grip straps to point that base nickel plating shows. No visible turn lines on cyls. Bores, grips and all other aspects of revolvers are near excellent. 1). S# 4832AM. (23-4903/NW). 2). S# 4833AM. (23-4904/NW). BOTH CURIO. $6,000-9,000.

who did the engraving. Factory faux Mother of Pearl grips w/ silver Rampant Colt medallions. CONDITION: grips show a couple light dings, scratches & some handling wear. Metal is starting to flake inside grip frame & may benefit from a professional cleaning. Metal also shows a few external spots of flaking, some edge wear & a few spots of light oxidation. Very good bore. (23-4964/MJC). MODERN. $3,000-5,000.

exhibit a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, and grip straps exhibiting a blued finish. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece faux ivory grip. All numbers are matching and are present on the frame, cylinder, grip straps, and are handwritten on the interior of the grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory cardboard box containing its factory insert and a pair of non-matching 2 piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. CONDITION: excellent, with the frame retaining bountiful amounts of its original vibrant case coloring, and with blued components showing few superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Cylinder bears an extremely light dragline. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grip is excellent. Box shows exterior wear, with some mild tearing and losses at some corners, some taped repairs, as well as one end flap having torn off but remaining present. (23-1787/MLW). MODERN.

4491.

ACTION

WITH DISPLAY

4 3/4”. John Wayne commemorative Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt. The left side of the barrel is inlaid with a patriotic shielded eagle grasping a banner marked “JOHN” and “WAYNE”, with Colt’s single line address across the top. Left side of frame bears patent information and the Rampant Colt logo in gold. Cylinder features gold robe inlaid borders, with a gold inlaid portrait of John Wayne, as well as a scene of him on horseback. Sides of receiver and right side of barrel bear light scroll engraving. Rear grip strap exhibits a gold Red River “D” brand above John Wayne’s signature. Underside of frame is stamped “CJWC/ 1873. Ejector rod housing features a gold line and dot design. Metal components exhibit a blued finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece smooth ivory grips. Matching number “1862” is present on the rear of the frame (beneath the left grip panel), front face of the cylinder, left sides of the grip straps, and are ink stamped on the interior of the grip panels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original wood display case featuring a red velvet lining with a John Wayne commemorative plaque, as well as original factory paperwork. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting a spot of light wear on the left side of the muzzle, an extremely light dragline on the cylinder, as well as a few minute superficial marks from handling and storage. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Ivory grips exhibit a mild yellow patina, with some age related hairline cracks. Wood display case exhibits some superficial marks on its exterior from handling and storage, but is otherwise very good overall. A rare and exceptionally attractive John Wayne commemorative Single Action Army Revolver. (23-1778/MLW). MODERN. $2,250-3,500.

4490. HIGH CONDITION THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 85671SA. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Third generation Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt in 1977. 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

$2,250-3,500

JOHN WAYNE COMMEMORATIVE COLT SINGLE

ARMY REVOLVER

CASE. Cal. 45 Colt. S# CJWC1673. Bbl.

4492. COLT 3RD GEN NEZ PERCE COMMEMORATIVE SAA REVOLVER. Cal 45 Colt. S# SA04098. Bbl. 7 1/2”. Very limited run of 75 revolvers mfg. 1998. This particular revolver was a sample and display revolver of special edition issue kept by the Colt factory as noted in a copy of the original factory letter. Full nickel finish features etched Native American motifs. Right side of bbl. shows 2 pair of bison, each pair standing in opposition followed by “NEZ PERCE-CHIEF JOSEPH 18771977”. Left side of bbl. shows wolf pulling pack sled & is marked “I WILL FIGHT NO MORE FOREVER”. Marked on right side of frame “51 of 75”. 6 Shot non fluted cyl. features Joseph vs. U.S. Army scene noting dates of historic events. Revolver is fitted with two piece oil finished walnut stocks. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original Colt wood grain box & Colt factory letter stating the following: “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER NEZ PERCE SPECIAL EDITION / Serial Number: SA04098 / Caliber: .45/c non-fluted cylinder / Barrel Length: 7 1/2” / Finish: Nickel / Type of Stocks: Two piece oilfinished walnut stocks. / Special Features: Etched with Indian motifs, Chief Joseph inscriptions & historic details including Joseph vs. U.S. Army cylinder decoration and “51 of 75” on right side of frame. / Shipped to Greg Martin Auctions / Address: 660 Third Street, Suite 100 Sanfrancisco, California / Date of Shipment: October 16, 2008”. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent; appears unfired with nickel finish bright on inside of cyl. (23-4745/BH). MODERN. $2,500-3,500.

Generation Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt in 1968. Left side of barrel is stamped “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .357 MAGNUM”, with Colt’s single line address across the top. Left side of frame bears patent information, followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, and grip straps exhibiting a blued finish. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, grip straps, as well as on the interior of the grips. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes, exhibiting some mild wear at the muzzle, some scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as scattered pinprick spots of oxidation overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some light smoothing, with some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise are very good overall. (23-2329/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

Army revolver manufactured by Colt in 1957. Left side of barrel is stamped “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”, with Colt’s single line address across the top. Left side of frame is stamped with patent information, followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Metal components exhibit a professionally reapplied nickel finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece Colt Custom Shop medallion smooth ivory grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame and on the left side of the grip straps. Matching assembly number “244” is present on the rear of the frame and on the loading gate. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their professionally reapplied nickel plated finish, exhibiting few minute spots of wear, with a couple of small spots of pitting present beneath the nickel. Cylinder bears a light dragline. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit a mellow patina, with a couple of hairline cracks, but otherwise are very good overall. A very attractive second generation Colt Single Action Army revolver. (23-2330/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

4493. SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

4494. SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

4495. EXTREMELY FINE THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45 Colt. S# SA05583. Bbl. 7 1/2”. Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt circa. late 1970s to the early 1980s. 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 exhibits a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, and grip straps exhibiting a blued finish. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame, cylinder, grip straps, as well as the grips. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: matching Colt factory box containing its styrofoam insert. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory applied finishes. Frame retains strong and vibrant case coloring overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Box shows some exterior wear and a couple tears. An extremely nice example of a third generation Colt Single Action Army revolver, that the discerning collector would find difficult to upgrade from. (23-1770/MLW). MODERN. $1,750-2,500.

4496. ATTRACTIVE THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 44 SPCL. S# SA47819. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Third generation

Single Action Army revolver chambered in .44 Special manufactured by Colt in 1981. The left side of the barrel is stamped “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 SPECIAL”, with Colt’s single line address across the top in gold colored filler. Left side of frame bears patent information, followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with the frame screws, cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, trigger, and grip straps exhibiting a lustrous reapplied blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt black checkered plastic grips. All numbers are matching and are present on the frame, cylinder, grip straps, as well as on the interior of the grip panels.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter indicating that this example was 1 of 4 revolvers shipped to Valley Gun Distributors Inc. in Northridge, CA on May 21st of 1981. Factory letter includes an additional remark, reading “The records further indicate that subject revolver was returned to the factory for various repairs. The work was completed on repair order numbers 47906 and 49534. Subject revolver was then shipped to Michael G. Veitch in Star, Idaho on June 4, 2015”. CONDITION: excellent, with the frame retaining strong case coloring overall, with a small spot of pitting present on the top strap. Blued components are excellent, retaining the vast majority of their professionally reapplied lustrous blue finish, showing few superficial marks from handling and storage. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall. An extremely attractive third generation Colt Single Action Army revolver. (23-1730/MLW). MODERN. $1,800-2,500.

4497. EXCELLENT THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45 Colt. S# SA51913. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Third generation Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt. 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 exhibits a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, and grip straps, being blued. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. All numbers are matching and are present on the frame, cylinder, grips straps, as well as on the interior of the grip panels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching Colt factory box containing its styrofoam insert and factory paperwork. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes, retaining a thin layer of what appears to be factory grease overall. Frame retains strong and vibrant case coloring overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent. Box shows some exterior wear, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (23-887/MLW). MODERN. $1,700-2,200.

4498. THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# SA54451. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Third generation Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt in 1981. 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 exhibits a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, and grip straps exhibiting a blued finish. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt Custom Shop ivory grips. All numbers are matching and are present on the frame, cylinder, as well as on the left side of the grip straps. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter indicating that this revolver was 1 of 77 shipped to Southern Gun Distribution of Opa-Locka, FL. CONDITION: frame retains strong case coloring overall, with some small losses resulting from cleaned oxidation that are also present on the exterior of the loading gate. Blued components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of mild wear. Grip straps exhibit oxidation and some spots of wear that show through to gray patina. Mirror bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit a mellow patina with couple of minor nicks from handling and storage. (23-1729/MLW). MODERN. $1,400-1,900.

4499. VERY FINE THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45 Colt. S# SA62949. Bbl. 7 1/2”. Third generation Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt. 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 is stamped with Colt’s 2 line patent information, followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, and grip straps being blued. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. All numbers are matching and are present on the frame, cylinder, grip straps, as well as on the interior of the grip panels. UNATTACHED ACCESORRIES: matching Colt factory box containing its styrofoam insert and factory paperwork. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory applied finishes overall. Frame retains strong and vibrant case coloring overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent. Box shows some exterior wear and a few small tears, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (23-888/MLW). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

4500. SINGLE ACTION SHOOTING SOCIETY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX. Cal. 45 LC. S# SASS03918. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt. 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. Rear grip strap is engraved “Bako Bart”. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, and grip straps exhibiting a blued finish. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Eagle Grip American Elk antler grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, and grip straps. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue Colt factory box containing factory paperwork. CONDITION: metal components retain the vast majority of their original factory applied finishes overall, with a couple nicks on the underside of the barrel, and some mild wear on the cylinder. Frame retains strong and vibrant case coloring. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Box is very good. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (23-2247/MLW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

4501. COLT JOHN WAYNE “THE DUKE” COMMEMORATIVE NEW FRONTIER REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX. Cal. 22 LR. S# G212726. Bbl. 4 3/8”. John Wayne “The Duke” commemorative New Frontier revolver manufactured by Colt in 1984. The left side of the barrel is marked “JOHN WAYNE” above a banner reading “The Duke” in silver, with Colt’s single line address across the top, and “NEW FRONTIER .22” stamped on the right. Left side of frame bears patent information, followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder & cylinder pin being nickeled, the barrel being blued, and with the grip aluminum grip straps exhibiting a black anodized finish. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching Colt factory box containing its styrofoam insert and factory paperwork. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory applied finishes. Frame retains strong and vibrant case coloring overall. Cylinder bears a light dragline. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent. Box show some exterior wear, with some areas of tearing, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (23-1772/MLW). MODERN. $600-900.

4502. FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION, HIGHLY CUSTOM ENGRAVED, COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 38 SPC. S# 332226. Bbl. 2 1/2”. Detective Special double action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1927. Left side of frame bears the Rampant Colt logo and “VP” proof. Frame, cylinder, and barrel feature deep cut scroll engraving on a stippled background. Metal components exhibit a reapplied dull blue finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece faux stag grips inlaid with gold medallions marked “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” over the Mexican coat of arms. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting spots of mild edge wear that shows through to gray patina overall. Bore is bright as refinished, exhibiting pitting and strong rifling throughout. Grips show a few scattered marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Brad Shepherd. (23-2105/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

4503. FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT POLICE POSITIVE TARGET DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. New Police. S# 51479. Bbl. 5 7/8”. Colt Police Positive Target revolver manufactured by Colt in 1907. Left side of barrel is stamped “COLT NEW POLICE 32”, with Colt’s 2 line address across the top, and “POLICE/ POSITIVE” on the right. Left side of frame stamped “*COLT’S*/ NEW POLICE” surrounding the Rampant Colt logo. Major metal components are blued, with the frame screws and trigger being nitre blued. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered brown hard rubber grips. Replacement serrated front sight with replacement dovetailed square notch rear sight. CONDITION: metal components exhibit wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, with light oxidation and pitting overall. Bore is bright, exhibiting patches of moderate pitting and retaining good rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks, but are otherwise good. PROVENANCE: From the Harold Prucha Collection. (23-5001/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

4504. COLT ARMY SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS. Cal. 38. S# 425984. Bbl. 6”. Army Special double action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1917. The left side of the barrel is stamped “COLT” followed by “ARMY/ SPECIAL” and “38”, with Colt’s 2 line address across the top. Left side of frame exhibits the Rampant Colt logo and “VP” proof. Metal components exhibit a dull reapplied blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2 piece smooth pearl grips. Front sight has been ground down with a thinner profile and brass rear face. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster marked “3/ 45/ 38” on the rear of the belt loop. CONDITION: metal components exhibit wear and thinning overall that shows through to brown and gray patinas. Bright bore, exhibiting spots of light pitting and retaining dull rifling throughout. Pearl grips exhibit a yellow patina, exhibiting scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as losses overall. Holster shows scattered marks from handling and storage . (23-4678/ MLW). CURIO. $400-600.

4505. EXTREMELY FINE PRE-WAR COLT OFFICERS MODEL .22 LR DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER.

Officer’s Model double action revolver chambered in .22 LR manufactured by Colt in 1942. The left side of the barrel bears stampings stipulating the model and caliber designation, with Colt’s 2 line address across the top. Left side of the frame bears the Rampant Colt logo and “VP”. Metal components exhibit a blue finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece Colt silver medallion checkered walnut grips. Patridge front sight with adjustable square notch rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting few light superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as a couple of pinprick spots of light oxidation. Cylinder bears a light dragline. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing, but are otherwise excellent. An extremely fine pre-war Colt Officers Model revolver. (23-1746/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,000.

4506. COLT POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. S# 239350. Bbl. 4”. Police Positive Special double action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1921. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the model and caliber designations, with Colt’s 2 line address across the top. Left side of the frame bears the Rampant Colt logo and “VP” proof. Metal components are blued, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece Colt checkered hard rubber grips. Half-moon front sight with frame notched rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina, with some areas of pitting overall. Poor bore, exhibiting pitting and fair rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered marks from handling and storage, with the left grip exhibiting a small loss at the bottom left corner. (23-1424/MLW). CURIO. $350-550.

4507. ENGRAVED US ARMS

ABILENE .357 MAGNUM

SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH BOX. Cal. 357 Mag. S# 10-010688. Bbl. 6”. Abilene single action revolver manufactured by US Firearms of North Haven, CT. Right side of barrel is stamped “357 MAG U.S. ARMS DIVA.I.G. INC.”, with additional manufacturer information stamped on the left side of the frame, followed by “ABILENE”. Frame and barrel exhibit scroll engraving on a punch dot background, with the left side exhibiting a scene of a gold snake, and the right a scene of a bison skull. Bottom of trigger guard exhibits a gold Ace of Spades playing card. Rear face of cylinder is stamped “AMZ”. Metal components are blued, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece stag grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory box containing its factory manual. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their blue finish, exhibiting few minor marks from handling and storage. Cylinder bears a very light dragline. Very bright bore, exhibiting some mild surface oxidation and strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall. Box shows some minor exterior wear, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (23-1769/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

4508. U.S.F.A. SINGLE ACTION ARMY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER WITH MATCHING BOX. Cal. 44-40. S# 26028. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter manufactured by US Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company. The left side of the barrel is stamped “FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40”, with U.S.F.A.’s manufacturer information across the top. Left side of frame exhibits patent information. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, and trigger guard being blued. Frame is mounted with 2 piece stylized “US” logo checkered brown plastic grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, as well as on the cylinder. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box with cardboard sleeve, containing a U.S.F.A. fabric sock, a spare cylinder, as well as factory paperwork. CONDITION: fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory applied finishes overall. Frame retains strong and vibrant case coloring. Cylinder bears a light dragline. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent. Box is very good overall. An extremely attractive U.S.F.A. produced Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter revolver. (23-1733/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

4509. US PATENT FIREARMS MANUFACTURING CO. SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 28569. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Single Action Army revolver manufactured by US Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company of Hartford, CT. The left side of the barrel is stamped “45 COLT”, with US Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company’s single line address across the top. Left side of frame is stamped with 3 line patent information. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, ejector rod housing, and grip straps being blued. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, and interior of the grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory box and box sleeve, containing a matching box, box sleeve, US Patent Firearms brown checkered plastic grips, as well as a spare cylinder and factory paperwork. CONDITION: very good overall, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory applied finishes overall, with some mild wear at the muzzle and a small area of loss on the left side of the frame, appearing to be from cleaned oxidation. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Right grip panel has come unglued, but otherwise grips show few minor marks from storage and handling overall. Box is very good. (23-1734/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

4510. US PATENT FIREARMS

SHERIFFS MODEL SINGLE ACTION

ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 131237. Bbl. 3”. Sheriff’s Model Single Action Army revolver manufactured by US Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company in Hartford, CT. The left side of the barrel is stamped “45 COLT”, with US Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company’s address across the top, and “A. UBERTI-ITALY” followed by Italian proofs on the bottom (which are also present on the rear face of the cylinder). Left side of frame bears 2 line patent information. Frame and hammer exhibit a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder, barrel, and grip straps being blued. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece smooth wood grip. All number are matching and include the frame, cylinder, barrel, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory box with a matching serial number handwritten on the interior of the lid. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory applied finishes, with the frame retaining strong and vibrant case coloring overall. Blued components show a few small marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise fine. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Box is very good. (23-1741/MLW). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

4511. ENORMOUS 45-70 CENTURY MANUFACTURING MODEL 100 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 45-70. S# 1014. Bbl. 6.5”. These single action revolvers were manufactured in several configurations from 1973-1999. This is the version w/o a crossbolt safety. Sand cast bronze frame. Blued steel, round barrel w/ blued steel 6 shot fluted cylinder. Hooded, drift windage adjustable front blade & elevation adjustable rear sights. Serrated hammer spur. Weighs in at 5lbs, 14oz. 2 piece hardwood grips. CONDITION: Bronze frame demonstrates elements of natural patina, staining & some cleaned areas. Blued finish is complete & consistent w/ some tiny spots of thinning & a drag line on cylinder. Cylinder is slightly out of time, though so slight that normal functioning overcomes it easily. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (23-78/JZ). MODERN. $700-1,100.

38

80% thinning blue turning to brown showing spots of corrosion & edge wear. Grips show light marks. Trigger return spring is collapsed. Bore retains good

amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting few superficial handling marks, some areas of pitting beneath the finish, as well as a few small spots of light surface oxidation. Dark pitted bore with no visible rifling. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but is otherwise sturdy and serviceable. (01-24112/MLW). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

The left side of the barrel is stamped with the Winchester trademark logo, followed by the model designation

sight with semi-buckhorn U-notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box containing its factory styrofoam insert. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. Box shows some mild exterior wear from handling and storage, but otherwise is very good overall.

Brass beaded blade front sight with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. Box sleeve is not present. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some minor superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. Box shows some mild exterior wear, but is otherwise very good. (23-1795/MLW). MODERN. $800-1,100.

4512. HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON AUTO-EJECTING KNIFE MODEL REVOLVER.

S&W. S# 45575. Bbl. 4” round w/ rib & semi-circular front sight. 2 1/2” knife blade is mounted on lug at bottom of bbl. Top break double action w/ five shot fluted cyl. Blue finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber bullseye grips. 3rd model for smokeless powder, mfg. 1905-17. CONDITION:

4516. SUPERB WINCHESTER MODEL 1892

JOHN WAYNE CENTENNIAL HIGH GRADE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY BOX. Cal. 44-40. S# JW100H2463. Bbl. 18 1/2”. Model 1892 John Wayne Centennial rifle manufactured by Miroku and imported by BACO Inc. of Morgan, UT. Left side of barrel bears the Winchester trademark logo, followed by stampings stipulating the model and caliber designations, with the right side bearing BACO Inc.’s importer information. Top of barrel bears John Wayne’s signature. Left side of receiver exhibits scroll engraving on a punch dot background, with a portrait of John Wayne sitting atop a horse within a rope border followed by a banner reading “1907”, “JOHN WAYNE AMERICAN”, and “2007”. Right side of receiver bears matching scroll engraving with a portrait of John Wayne within a rope border, with a banner reading “COURAGE”, “STRENGTH”, and “GRIT”, followed by a banner reading “JOHN WAYNE” above “JW” and an additional banner reading “CENTENNIAL”. Large loop lever features light scrollwork on the left and right sides. Receiver, lever, and barrel bands are polished in the white, with the barrel, hammer, trigger, and buttplate exhibiting a blued finish. Smooth wood buttstock and forend. Right side of buttstock is inlaid with a John Wayne medallion. Additional features include a receiver mounted saddle ring, tang safety, brass blade front sight, with a flip-up U-notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory box with commemorative sleeve, containing styrofoam insert and factory paperwork. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory applied finish overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. Box and sleeve exhibit some mild external wear, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. An extremely fine example of a Winchester Model 1892 John Wayne Centennial rifle. (23-2355/MLW). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

4517. PRE 64 WINCHESTER MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Cal. 30 WCF. S# 1304540. Bbl. 20” rnd. Mfg. 1942-1948 era. Ramped bead front sight w/ hood. Sporting rear sight. Blue finish. Straight grip walnut stock & forend. Serrated steel buttplate. CONDITON: stock shows the remnants of an added finish that has mostly flaked off, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal retains 50% original blue w/ scattered light oxidation, edge & handling wear. Very good plus bright bore. (23-4860/MJC). CURIO. $400-550.

4518. WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 FLATBAND LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Cal. 30 WCF. S# 1382150. Bbl. 20”. Model 1894 lever action carbine manufactured by Winchester in 1942. Left side of the barrel exhibits stampings stipulating Winchester’s manufacturer information, as well as the model and caliber designations. Metal components exhibit a blued finish overall. Plain straight grip buttstock with flat checkered metal buttplate, and plain wood forend. Ramped blade front sight with U-notch rear sight. Flat front barrel band. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning overall that show through to pleasant brown and gray patinas. Very bright bore, exhibiting some scattered spots of light pitting and well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks from handling and storage, but is otherwise good overall. (23-3042/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

CAB6111264. Bbl. 24 1/4”. Model 1894 manufactured by Miroku and imported by BACO Inc. of Morgan, UT, commemorating Cabela’s 50th anniversary. The left side of the full length octagonal barrel is stamped with the Winchester trademark logo followed by the model and caliber designations, with BACO Inc.’s importer information on the right. The receiver exhibits a gold Cabela’s 50th anniversary (1961-2011) marking over the top of the chamber. Metal components exhibit a lustrous blue finish, with the barrel exhibiting two gold bands at the muzzle. Smooth fancy wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Brass beaded blade front sight, with semi-buckhorn U-notch rear sight. Tang mounted safety. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box with sleeve containing its styrofoam insert. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish overall, with only some light spots of wear on the hammer. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent. Box shows some light wear from storage and handling, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Sleeve shows exterior wear, with a couple small holes and some tearing at one end. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3553/MLW). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

4520. PAIR OF CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED WINCHESTER MODEL 94 THEODORE ROOSEVELT COMMEMORATIVE LEVER ACTION RIFLES WITH BOXES. Cal. 30-30. S# TR16781. Bbl. 20”. Model 94 saddle ring carbine manufactured by Winchester commemorating Theodore Roosevelt. Left side of barrel is stamped with the Winchester trademark logo followed by stampings stipulating the model and caliber designations, with the right side being stamped “THEODORE ROOSEVELT COMMEMORATIVE”. The left side of the receiver is marked “26th President” followed by a patriotic eagle and “1901-1909”, with a lightly engraved decorative border on the right. Receiver is nickel plated, with the barrel and lever being blued. Smooth wood buttstock features a Theodore Roosevelt medallion inlaid on the right side, with the smooth wood forend exhibiting a nickel plated nosecap. Beaded blade front sight with U-notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory box with commemorative cardboard sleeve. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their factory nickel and blue finish overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is very excellent overall. Box exhibits wear, some tearing, as well as some staining overall. Sleeve exhibits exterior wear with tearing, wear, and no longer retains its end flaps. (23-2357) Cal. 30-30. S# TR16780. Bbl. 26”. Model 94 saddle ring lever action rifle manufactured by Winchester commemorating Theodore Roosevelt. Rifle exhibits matching stampings and engravings to the carbine. right. Receiver is nickel plated, with the barrel and lever being blued. Smooth wood buttstock features a Theodore Roosevelt medallion inlaid on the right side, with the smooth wood forend exhibiting a nickel plated nosecap. Beaded blade front sight with U-notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory box and commemorative sleeve. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory nickel and blue finish. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent. Box shows some mild wear, with minor tearing, and some staining. Sleeve exhibits some tearing at the corners, wear overall, taped repairs, and no longer retains its end flaps, but otherwise retains a good graphic. (23-2358/MLW). BOTH MODERN. $1,200-2,000.

4521. FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 9422 HIGH GRADE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH EXHIBITION QUALITY WOOD FURNITURE, HANGTAG, & BOX. Cal. .22 S, L. LR. S# F680931. Bbl. 20 1/4”. Model 9422 High Grade lever action rifle manufactured by Winchester circa. 1995. The left side of the barrel bears the Winchester trademark logo, followed by stampings stipulating the model designation, caliber designation, as well as Winchester’s address. The left side of the receiver feature a side view portrait of a raccoon, featuring crosshatching around the interior edges and scroll engraving on the left and right sides, with near identical engraving on the right, featuring a side view portrait of a coonhound. Metal components are blued, with the furniture being comprised of High Grade wood featuring deep cut checkering and a weather resistant high gloss finish. Beaded blade front sight with U-notch rear sight. Lever retains its factory hang tag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory cardboard box. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting few minute superficial marks from handling and storage. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. Box shows some exterior wear, with a few small tears and a hole on one side, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A fine condition example of a mid-1990s production Winchester 9422 High Grade lever action rifle. (23-2655/MLW). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

4522. WINCHESTER MODEL 9422 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 S, L & LR. S# F340844. Bbl. 20”. Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ hood. Adjustable sporting rear sight. Grooved receiver. Blued finish. Walnut straight grip stock & forend. Black checkered factory buttplate. CONDIITON: left side of butt shows a couple spots of filler repair, stock set otherwise shows a few light handling marks. Other aspects rate near excellent. (23-863/MJC). MODERN. $1000-1500.

4523. MARLIN 1894S LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH BOX. Cal. .45 Colt. S# 11073592. Bbl. 20 1/8”. Blued finish with a smooth wood buttstock and forend. Blade front sight w/ Williams adjustable aperture rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory cardboard box. CONDITION: near excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting few light superficial handling marks, as well as some light wear on the hammer and rear tang from operation of the action. Very bright bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Box exhibits some mild exterior wear and some minor water staining, but is otherwise sturdy and serviceable. (23-1714/MLW). MODERN. $700-1,000

4524. MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30-30. S# 438490. Bbl. 26” octagon to round. Rocky mountain front sight w/ replacement rear sight. 1/2 length mag. Blue & case colored finish. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: metal retains 30% dull fading worn finish showing spots of corrosion & light pitting. Wood has dark worn appearance w/ scratches, marks & small dents. Dark lightly pitted bore. (23-4826/DS). CURIO. $700-1000.

4525. MARLIN 39-A LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 S, L & LR. S# D4744. Bbl. 24”. Mfg. 1947. Sporting adjustable rear sight. Ramped red bead front sight. Receiver mounted Weaver V22 3-6x power scope w/ fine crosshair reticle & cloudy optics. Blued finish. Pistol grip walnut stock w/ ribbed black buttplate. Hole on bottom of butt is vacant. CONDITION: stock set has added varnish w/ some scattered light flaking, a few dings & scattered handling marks. Metal retains 92% original blue w/ some edge wear & light fading. Very good bore w/ a couple small spots of light pitting. (23-862/MJC). CURIO. $700-1000.

4526. LEVER ACTION MARLIN MODEL 444S RIFLE. Cal. 444 Marlin. S# 22086383. Bbl. 22”. Mfg. 1978. Blued finish. Hooded front blade w/ elevation adjustable rear sight. Hardwood forend & stock w/ white spacer & black end cap on pistol grip. Rubber recoil pad in place of butt plate. Gold colored trigger. Micro groove rifling. Drilled & tapped receiver currently hosting O/U rings & Bushnell 3-9x Banner scope w/ duplex reticle. Checkered thumb extension on hammer. CONDITION: finish is complete & consistent. Wood demonstrates use in gentle finish thinning w/ a few small impressions. Scope glass is clear w/ sharp reticle. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-532/JZ). MODERN. $500-700.

4527. MARLIN 1894 COWBOY LIMITED LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 98210672. Bbl. 24” oct. Gold bead front sight. Tang mounted Marbles folding aperture rear sight. Bbl. sight slot is vacant. North Haven mfg. Marlin w/ crossbolt safety. Leather wrap present on lever. Plain walnut stock & forend w/ factory buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory box that is missing the lid where the serial number was, factory warranty card, NRA $10 off membership coupon, original gun shop receipt & other handwritten notes on the rifle. CONDITION: stock set has added varnish w/ some handling marks & light dings. Metal retains 97% original blue w/ some minor handling wear. Bright very good plus bore. (23-4936/MJC). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

original blue w/ most wear on receiver due to carry, scattered edge wear, fading & freckling. Very good plus bright bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3456/MJC). CURIO. $1,600-2,400.

Cal. 303 SAV. S# 240040. Bbl 20”. Model 1899 takedown lever action rifle manufactured by Savage in 1922. Top of barrel is stamped with Savage’s 2 line address, with the caliber designation stamped on the left side at the breech. Receiver is stamped “SAVAGE/ 1899 MODEL” over the chamber. Metal components are blued, with furniture consisting of a plain wood straight grip buttstock and plain schnabel tip forend. Factory blade front sight, with Savage U-notch rear sight, and Lyman tang rear sights. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leatherette case featuring a blue velvet lining and containing 1 box of 20 rounds of Winchester 303 Savage Super Speed ammunition. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning, as well as areas of light surface oxidation overall. Lever retains fair amounts of its original case color hardened finish, exhibiting scattered spots of discoloration. Bright bore, exhibiting some scattered spots of pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks from handling and storage, but is otherwise very good overall. Case shows some exterior wear and some losses to its leatherette exterior at the edges, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable.

PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Jon Thomas. (23-1663/MLW). CURIO.

designations stamped on the left. Blued finish with checkered wood perch belly buttstock and checkered schnabel tip forend. Ivory beaded blade front sight with dovetailed flip up rear sight flip up Marbles aperture rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain fair amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning overall that shows through to gray patina, with some areas of mild surface oxidation and some marring to the metal. Good bore, exhibiting some scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and

of darker discoloration. Barrel retains large amounts of its original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to brown patina, with a couple scattered spots of light pitting. Bright bore, exhibiting consistent mild pitting in the grooves and retaining strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from storage and handling, with the buttstock exhibiting a gouge on the right and a sizeable repair to the rear of the upper tang. Forend exhibits a small loss on the left side, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (23-2172/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

$1,000-1,500.

buttplate has Culver Block brick engraving. Plastic band present on lever likely indicating this rifle is unfired. Walnut stock has several carvings of racing including vintage cars, NASCAR & open cockpit race cars. Butt & forend also have carvings of the Indianapolis Speedway logo.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory box matching numbered to gun, manual, gun sock w/ A&A Engraving sticker, a certificate of authenticity, a framed photo of the Indy 500 hall of fame w/ every winner from 1911 until 2008, a matching numbered wooden display case, factory display stand & paperwork from A&A Engraving. CONDITION: all aspects near new in box. (23-4795/ MJC). MODERN. $10,000-15,000.

4533. SHILOH SHARPS ENGRAVED 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 40-90 SS. S# 17. Bbl. 30” octagon. Top flat is marked “Old Reliable” followed by “SHARPS RIFLE MFG./BRIDGEPORT, CONN.”. Rocky mountain front sight, Lawrence patent rear sight marked “Shiloh Sharps”. Long range tang sight has a large adj. disc aperture. Case colored action features generous coverage scroll engraving surrounding circular vignettes. Left side of receiver vignette depicts a silver inlaid bull elk. Right side vignettes have a buffalo on the frame w/ a grizzly on the side plate against silver inlaid backgrounds. Trigger guard has a silver inlaid pronghorn antelope. Hammer has wolf’s head engraving. Plain trigger. Walnut forearm w/ pewter tip & pistol grip stock of fancy walnut. Forearm, wrist & bottom of grip cap have fine hand checkering w/ highlights of double wide borders. LOP: 13-1/2” over checkered steel buttplate. WEIGHT: 9 lbs., 10 oz. CONDITION: metal retains over 98% blue & case colored finish. Wood has lightly worn finish showing scattered scratches & marks. Bright bore w/ sharp rifling. Rear sight leaf is bent & loose on base. (23-2148/DS) MODERN. $4,500-7,000.

4534. SHILOH 1874 SHARPS LONG RANGE EXPRESS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-120. S# B5040. Bbl. 33” heavy oct. Globe front sight. Tang mounted folding Vernier aperture rear sight. Blued bbl. Case colored action. Double set triggers. Nicely figured pistol grip walnut stock w/ left side cheekpiece & forend. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory receipt, 34 spare front sight apertures, two rear sight apertures, a warranty card & several pieces of instruction from Montana Vintage Arms Co. mainly detailing how to use the rifle’s sights. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent, this rifle appears to have seen little use. (23-2579/MJC). MODERN. $2,5003,500.

4535. UBERTI SHARPS 1874 EXTRA DELUXE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# SH39486. Bbl. 32” heavy oct. Nicely finished Uberti 1874 Sharps rifle w/ many nice features that was sold only through select World Class Uberti dealers. Post front sight w/ hood. Ladder rear sight graduated to 800yds. Additional tang mounted aperture rear sight. Double set triggers. Brightly finished action has floral engraving w/ two gold inlaid bison scenes. Blued bbl. AAA grade walnut stock set. CONDITION: left side of butt has a patch of flaking & some handling wear near lever. All other aspects near excellent. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Jon Thomas.(23-1656/MJC).

4536. PEDERSOLI “SMALL BETSY” SHARPS MODEEL 1874 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH BOX. Cal. 30-30. S# SH37837. Bbl. 24”. “Small Betsy” Sharps single shot rifle manufactured by Pedersoli in Italy, imported by IFG-NA, LLC of Amarillo, TX, and subsequently retailed by Taylors & Co. Importer marking is present over the top flat of the chamber. Italian proofs are stamped on the underside of the receiver. Polished receiver, lever, and hammer, with blued barrel and breechblock. Smooth wood straight grip stock with a smooth wood schnabel tip forend. Tang mounted Pedersoli adjustable rear sight with globe front sight. Double set triggers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching box and Pedersoli box for rear sight. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent, exhibiting a few light marks from handling and storage. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3605/MLW). MODERN. $1,750-2,500.

4537. PEDERSOLI / TAYLOR’S & CO. SHARPS BOSS HEAVY BARREL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH MATCHING BOX. Cal. 45/110. S# SH35369. Bbl. 34”. Sharps single shot rifle manufactured by Pedersoli in Italy and imported/retailed by Taylor’s & Co. of Winchester, VA. The left flat of the full length heavy octagonal barrel exhibits Taylor’s & Co.’s importer information at the breech, with the serial number, model & caliber designations, and Pedersoli markings on the bottom flat. Left side of receiver is stamped with Italian proofs, with the right side being marked “BOSS GUN” within a banner. Case color hardened frame, hammer, lever, and buttplate, with a blued barrel and breechblock. Smooth straight grip wood buttstock and smooth wood forend with polished nose cap. Post globe front sight with ladder and Pedersoli adjustable aperture rear sights. Double set triggers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box containing its styrofoam insert, factory paperwork, and Pedersoli DVD. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes, and with the hammer still being retained by its factory applied zip tie. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent. Box shows some mild exterior wear, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (233743/MLW). S# SH35369. $1,500-2,250.

oxidation & wood showing light handling wear. (23-1904/MJC). MODERN. $800-1,200.

4541. CHIAPPA / TAYLORS & CO. MODEL 1892 ALASKAN LEVER ACTION TAKEDOWN RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 44 Rem Mag. S# CFIT22H01953. Bbl. 20”. Model 1892 Alaskan lever action takedown rifle manufactured by Chiappa Firearms in Italy and imported/retailed by Taylor’s & Co. in Winchester, VA. The left side of the octagonal barrel is marked “CHIAPPA FIREARMS ITALY” above several Italian proofs, with the caliber designation over the top flat at the breech, and Taylor’s & Co.’s importer information on the right. Left side of frame exhibits an outline of a grizzly bear above a stylized “alaskan/ by Chiappa Firearms”. Metal components exhibit a matte chrome finish. Stock and forend are comprised of a black rubber coated walnut. Red fiber optic blade front sight with aperture rear sight. Top flat of barrel is mounted with a black anodized picatinny rail. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black soft case, retailer box containing factory paperwork. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory matte chrome finish, exhibiting some light superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Rubberized walnut furniture is excellent overall. Box shows some mild exterior wear, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable.

PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3163/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

4542. CHIAPPA / TAYLORS & CO. MODEL 1892 ALASKAN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 44 Rem Mag. S# CFIT22H01940. Bbl. 20”. Model 1892 Alaskan lever action takedown rifle manufactured by Chiappa Firearms in Italy and imported/retailed by Taylor’s & Co. in Winchester, VA. The left side of the octagonal barrel is marked “CHIAPPA FIREARMS ITALY” above several Italian proofs, with the caliber designation over the top flat at the breech, and Taylor’s & Co.’s importer information on the right. Left side of frame exhibits an outline of a grizzly bear above a stylized “alaskan/ by Chiappa Firearms”. Metal components exhibit a matte chrome finish. Stock and forend are comprised of a black rubber coated walnut. Red fiber optic blade front sight with aperture rear sight. Top flat of barrel is mounted with a black anodized picatinny rail. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black soft case, retailer box containing factory paperwork. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory matte chrome finish, exhibiting some light superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Rubberized walnut furniture is excellent overall. Box shows some mild exterior wear, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable.

PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3164/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

4543. CHIAPPA / TAYLOR’S & CO. MODEL 1886 RIDGE RUNNER LEVER ACTION TAKEDOWN RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45-70. S# CFIT22N00396. Bbl. 18 1/2”. Model 1886 Ridge Runner lever action takedown rifle manufactured by Chiappa Firearms in Italy and imported/retailed by Taylor’s & Co. in Winchester, VA. The left side of the barrel is stamped with Chiappa’s manufacturer information above the caliber designation, with Taylor’s & Co.’s importer information on the right. The left side of the receiver is laser engraved with a light scene of a mountain above “Ridge Runner”. Metal components exhibit a matte chrome finish. Straight grip stock and handguard are comprised of black rubber coated walnut. Octagonal barrel terminates in a 6 3/8” rounded section and is fitted with a threaded muzzle brake. Red fiber optic blade front sight with aperture rear sight. Top of barrel is mounted with a black anodized aluminum picatinny rail. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching retailer box containing factory paperwork. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their matte chrome finish overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting factory grease and well defined rifling throughout. Rubberized walnut furniture is excellent. Box shows some mild exterior wear, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3166/MLW). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

4544. CHIAPPA LITTLE SHARPS HUNTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 17 Hornet. S# LS00903. Bbl. 24 1/4”. Little Sharps Hunter manufactured by Chiappa Firearms in Italy and imported by Chiappa Firearms LTD. of Dayton, OH. The left side of the barrel is stamped with Chiappa’s manufacturer information, followed by the serial number and caliber designation, with Chiappa’s importer information stamped on the right. Frame, lever, hammer, and double set triggers exhibit a case color hardened finish, with matte blued barrel, and blued breechblock. Plain wood straight grip buttstock with plain wood schnabel tip forend. Barrel is fitted with a Wm Malcolm 3x scope. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: very good overall, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes overall. Exterior of scope exhibits scattered marks from handling and storage that show through to silvering. Mirror bore with strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture is very good overall. Box shows some mild exterior wear, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3681/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

imported/retailed by Taylors & Company of Winchester, VA. The left side of the barrel exhibits stampings stipulating the serial number, importer, model & caliber designations, as well as Taylor & Co.’s importer information. Underside of receiver exhibits Italian proofs. Metal components exhibit a lustrous blue finish. Checkered capped pistol grip buttstock with flat black rubber recoil pad and checkered forend. Semi-buckhorn rear sight with hooded brass beaded blade front sight.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: plain cardboard box containing a styrofoam insert, Pedersoli & Taylors paperwork, as well as a Pedersoli DVD. CONDITION: near new with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finishes overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3540/MLW). $1,750-2,500.

blade sight. Ladder windage adjustable MAGS: 1 factory 7rd. tube. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory provided, foam lined black plastic case & paperwork. CONDITION: All aspects indicate as new in box. Never sold retail. Factory inventory sticker still on trigger guard. No visible blemishing. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas (23-3838/JZ). MODERN. $1,750-2,500.

4547. CIMARRON MODEL 1866 75TH AQHA COMMEMORATIVE LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45 Colt. S# W63354. Bbl 20”. Model 1866 short rifle manufactured by Uberti in Italy and imported by Cimarron Firearms of Fredericksburg, TX, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the American Quarter Horse Association. The octagonal bbl is stamped with Cimarron’s importer information over the top flat, with the caliber designation stamped on the left at the breech. The receiver features beautiful acanthus leaf scroll engraving by Bottega C. Giovanelli, with “75” within the silhouette of a horse above a banner reading “1940 AQHA 2015” on the left side, and with “AMERICAN/ QUARTER/ HQRSE/ ASSOCIATION” engraved on the right. Brass frame exhibits a bright polished finish, with the bbl, sights, mag tube, lever, and hammer exhibiting a nickel plated finish. Plain wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Dovetailed blade front sight with dovetailed semi-buckhorn square notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes. Underside of receiver and sides of lever exhibit some scattered spots of discoloration, but are otherwise fine. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent. Box shows some mild exterior wear, with a couple tears, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (23-4901/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

4548. CASED 2ND GENERATION COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 26472. Standard configuration 7.5” octagonal to round barrel, rolled “DragoonIndian fight” scene on cylinder. Blued barrel & cylinder. Case colored frame, loading assembly, and hammer. Housed in red velvet lined wood casing, “Colts Patent flask, cap container, 2 cavity blued mold, gun tool, Functioning key. Manufactured 1980. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter, copy of 20 page pamphlet when displayed with Dragoon serial number 1344, “First & Last Colt 1st Model Dragoons”.CONDITION: like new, Revolver retains virtually all of its original bright case and blue color, casing is equally fine as are accessories. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (01-23980/JS). $1,000-2,000.

4549. CASED 2ND GENERATION COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 17704. Standard configuration 7.5” octagonal barrel, rolled Texas Navy battle scene on cylinder. Blued barrel & cylinder. Case colored frame, Loading assembly, and hammer. Housed in blue lined Colt wood casing, “Colts Patent” flask, cap container, 2 cavity brass mold, gun tool, Functioning key. Manufactured 1975. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter. CONDITION: like new, Revolver retains virtually all of its original bright case and blue color, casing is equally fine as are accessories. PROVENANCE:

4550. COLT CUSTOM SHOP 2ND GENERATION MODEL 1860 ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER ENGRAVED BY MASTER ENGRAVER JOHN ADAMS. Cal. 44. S# 216025. Bbl. 8”. 1 of only 50 Colt Custom Shop Second Generation Model 1860 Army revolvers custom engraved by master engraver John Adams. The top of the barrel is stamped “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”, with “COLT’S/ PATENT” on the left side of the frame. Frame exhibits full coverage engraving, featuring scrollwork on a punch dot background and sections of diamond and dot patterns engraved on the underside of the cylinder, with an eagle’s head that is engraved on the left side. Rear grip strap features a patriotic flag, with Samuel Colt’s signature between light scroll engraving. Underside of frame is engraved “J.ADAMS” below the serial number. Barrel exhibits matching scroll engraving on a punch dot background stemming from the breech, with an engraved band around the muzzle. Rebated cylinder is engraved with a naval scene by W.L. Ormsby, with light scrollwork at the rear. Frame, cylinder, and barrel exhibit a stainless steel finish, with the loading lever being case color hardened, and the trigger guard being of polished brass. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece smooth wood grip. Butt is cut for a detachable shoulder stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt wood display case featuring a blue velvet interior. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components exhibiting a few superficial marks from handling and storage. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows a few minor handling marks, but otherwise is very good overall. Case shows some minor marks from handling and storage, with a small area of marring on one corner of the lid, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (01-23822/MLW). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

4551. US HISTORICAL SOCIETY JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMEMORATIVE 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 655. Bbl. 7 1/2” oct. Rounded blade front sight. Replica of the revolver presented by Sam Colt to Jefferson Davis when he was secretary of war. Backstrap has inscription from Sam Colt to Jeff Davis. Blued finish bbl. & cyl. Cyl. has naval scene. Silver plated grip frame & trigger guard. Case colored hammer, frame & loading lever. Balance of metal has floral engraving. Walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: detachable walnut buttstock w/ engraving from Sam Colt to Jefferson Davis & engraving. Also included are a velvet lined display case w/ key, bullet mold, CSA logo tin, powder flask & additional suitcase style carrying case. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent w/ some light handling marks. (01-23825/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

4552. US HIST. SOCIETY COLT DRAGOON ROYAL ARMOURIES COMMEMORATIVE REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 9. Bbl. 7 1/2” half rnd. half oct. Brass blade front sight. Scarce commemorative revolver w/ only 200 mfg. This revolver was a joint project by the Royal Armouries H.M. Tower of London & the U.S. Historical society to commemorate the Dragoon that was displayed at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London. These revolvers were originally sold by subscription for the high price of $2250 in 1989. Case colored ejector rod, hammer & frame. Blued bbl. & cyl. Cyl. has engraved battle scene. Silver plated trigger guard & grip frame. Floral engraving throughout. Walnut grips w/ silver plaque marked “ROYAL ARMOURIES AT THE TOWER OF LONDON”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: presentation case w/ key, powder flask, bullet mold, nipple tool & cap tin. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent. (01-23823/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

4553. REMINGTON NEW MODEL CLONE REVOLVER. blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Unmarked vintage clone of a Remington New Model cap & ball revolver in a smaller cal. Brass trigger guard. End of ejector rod appears to be chipped off & ejector rod is loose. Hammer not holding at full cock & will require attention. Walnut grips. CONDITION: grips show a couple notable chips, scattered dings & handling wear. Brass trigger guard is a dull yellow patina w/ scattered oxidation. Balance of metal is a dull gray patina w/ scattered pitting, dings & oxidation. Pitted & oxidized bore. (01-23644/MJC). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

front sight. Commemorative replica of a Colt 1851 Navy given from Sam Colt to then Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. Backstrap has an inscription from Colt to Davis. Case colored loading lever, frame & hammer. Blued bbl. & cyl. Silver plated trigger guard & grip frame. Cyl. has naval scene. Much of metal has floral engraving. Factory hang tags present on trigger guard. Walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: detachable shoulder stock w/ inscription from Sam Colt to Jeff Davis on top, silver plated & engraved metal. Also included are an Ace green soft case, shipping carton, display case w/ key, powder flask, nipple tool & bullet mold. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent. (01-23824/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

4555. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY JEB STUART COMMERMOATIVE LEMAT REVOLVER. Cal. 44/16 Ga. S# 10430. Bbl. 6 3/4”. Tribute to famous Confederate cavalry General J.E.B. Stuart Blued finish w/ case colored hammer, gold trigger, grip escutcheon, lanyard ring & ejector rod assembly. Metal has gold floral engraving & several gold Confederate images such as the Army of Northern Virginia flag & the seal of Virginia. Checkered hardwood grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: replacement wooden display case w/ plaque for Stonewall Jackson. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Brad Shepherd. (01-23374/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

4556. REPRODUCTION COLT PATERSON REVOLVER WITH ACCESSORIES. Cal. 36. NSN. Bbl. 9”. Reproduction Colt Paterson revolver manufactured in Italy and finished in the United States. The top of the barrel is marked “Patent Arms M’g. Co. Paterson, N.J.-Colt’s Pt.” over the top flat, with “7” stamped on the underside. Cylinder is engraved with a stagecoach scene and is stamped with an Italian proof. Frame, hammer, and trigger exhibit a case color hardened finish, with the cylinder and barrel exhibiting a polished gray patina. Rear of frame exhibits 2 silver bands, with 2 bands on the cylinder, an additional silver band present around the muzzle, as well as 2 silver inlays present on the underside of the barrel at the rear. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece, lightly embellished, ivory grip. Dovetailed blade front sight with hammer notched rear sight.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather holster with spare cylinder. CONDITION: frame retains good amounts of its original factory case color hardening, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to a gray patina, with areas of oxidation and discoloration on the grip straps. Barrel and cylinder retain a pleasant gray patina. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Ivory grips exhibit some yellowing and a couple losses at the edges. Holster shows age related wear, but is otherwise sturdy and serviceable. Spare cylinder is very good overall. A very attractive reproduction Colt Paterson revolver. (01-21934/MLW). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

4557. REPRODUCTION COLT BABY PATERSON EHLERS MODEL PERCUSSION SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH ACCESSORIES. NSN. Bbl. 3 1/2”. Reproduction Baby Paterson Ehlers model revolver produced by an unknown manufacturer. The barrel is marked “Patent Arms M’g Co Paterson NJ Colt’s Pt.” over the top flat. Cylinder is engraved with a Centaur scene. Frame, hammer, and loading lever exhibit a case color hardened finish, with the rear grip strap, cylinder, and barrel being blued. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece smooth ivory grip. Brass front sight with hammer notched rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: non-original black leatherette case containing a spare cylinder. CONDITION: frame retains the majority of its vibrant case coloring overall, with some areas of mild wear, as well as some areas of fading. Blued components are very good overall, exhibiting some light wear and some superficial marks from handling and storage. Very bright bore, exhibiting some spots of pitting on the lands and retaining well defined rifling throughout. Ivory grips retain a pleasing yellow patina, with some scattered marks from handling and storage. Leatherette case shows moderate exterior wear overall, with a couple spots of tearing on the interior, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Spare cylinder is

Cal. 62. NSN. Bbl. 12”. A fine quality reproduction of an 18th century British sea service belt pistol. Barrel is unmarked with decorative rings near the breech. Iron lock has a crowned “GR” under the cock with a small crowned broad arrow under the pan. The rear of the lock reads “TOWER”. Brass trigger guard, buttcap, side plate, ramrod thimble, and ramrod cap. Oddly, the long iron belt hook attached to the side plate appears to be original. CONDITION: all iron parts have a similar artificial gray patina. Brass parts have an aged mustard patina. Wood shows several minor dents & dings. Action needs adjustment. Good but dirty bore. (01-24083/BF). $200-400.

4559.

OF AN M1777 CHARLEVILLE PISTOL. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 7 1/2”. A good quality reproduction Charleville pistol of a type that originally saw service during the American Revolution. Plain barrel lightly faceted on the sides. Brass integral lock & pan with an iron cock, frizzen, and feather spring. Brass trigger guard & buttcap with iron backstrap. Iron ramrod. CONDITION: iron parts have a lightly pitted artificial patina. Brass parts have a darkened patina that is also artificial. Fair bore could use a cleaning. (01-24078/

QUALITY AGED REPRODUCTION

4560. “MAIN & WINCHESTER”

MARKED COLT DRAGOON HOLSTER. This holster originally accompanied Colt dragoon S# 2668, with provenance that it belonged to Leland Stanford, Civil War governor of California, and founder of Stanford University. Holster is finely tooled slim Jim style with three inch belt loop, and has cartouche reading: “MAIN & WINCHESTER / MAKER / SAN FRANCISCO”. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, supple, light crazing at trigger guard extension, unknown vintage, cartouche appears different from documented antique examples. (02-20968/JS). $2,000-3,000.

4561. ORIGINAL 4-PIECE HENRY/WINCHESTER

RIFLE IRON CLEANING ROD. 4 piece iron cleaning rod with brass button head manufactured for use with the Henry lever action rifle. Bottom two sections do not thread properly. CONDITION: iron components retain a mottled gray patina, with areas of oxidation and darker discoloration. Brass button head retains a pleasing dark patina. (0220888/MLW). $400-600.

4562. SINGLE LOOP FLORAL CARVED 4 3/4” SAA HOLSTER. This medium brown Single Action Army 4 3/4” holster was made by the Padgitt Bros Co in Dallas, TX in the late 1890s or early 1900s. It is rawhide laced and in excellent condition. The Padgitt Brothers secured a contract with Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wil West Shot to supply all saddles, belts, holsters and leather gear after Tom Padgitt sent a brights red saddle blanket to the Chief of Buffalo Bill Indians. Overnight, every Indian was lobbying for Padgitt Bros and demanding one of those red saddle pads. The contract was secured immediately. This holster is a fine example of their quality work. CONDITION: holster is in fine condition showing light flaking of leather at top of loop & a few broken stitches around opening. (02-19819). $750-850.

4563. WEST TEXAS SADDLE CO. DOUBLE LOOP FLORAL CARVED 6” HOLSTER FOR DA REVOLVER. Designed and manufactured by the West Texas Saddle CO, El Paso, TX, this circa 1900s high quality, beautifully carved wide skirt holster was designed for the new Colt 6” .38 caliber Army revolver which replaced the 7 1/2” Single Action .45 in U.S. service in the early 1890s. Referred to generally as the Mexican double loop, this style was very popular in the in the Southwest and this example is in beautiful, original condition. CONDITION: very fine w/ gray floral designs & stitching intact. Back of holster has flaking finish, however this a beautiful piece to own. (02-19820). $700-800.

4564. PAIR OF EARLY POMMEL HOLSTERS. Holsters like this were used to carry pistols on a saddle when on horseback. They are made of black leather with backing pads and holster cups with brass tips. There is a single small iron roller buckle and partial strap attached on the front of one backing pad. No visible marks. CONDITION: holsters generally show light wear but appear to have minor losses. There are no covering flaps present. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (02-19903/BF). $500-700.

4565. 2 HOLSTERS FOR 3rd MODEL COLT DRAGOON PISTOLS. 1) A black bridle leather holster for a 3rd Model Colt dragoon. Fold over flap with single copper rivet featuring arc stitching above. Leather tab is intact. Brass closure finial encircled by stitching. Belt loop attached with stitching and 3 copper rivets. Belt loop is marked “E. GAYLORD CHICOPEE MASS.” Plug is intact. CONDITION: holster shows surprisingly light wear overall. Closing tab is flexed & flaked but unbroken. 2) A black bridle leather holster for a 3rd Model Colt dragoon. Fold over flap with single copper rivet featuring arc stitching above. Leather tab is intact. Brass closure finial encircled by stitching. Belt loop attached with stitching and 3 copper rivets. Belt loop is marked; however, the marking is too worn to be legible. Plug is intact. CONDITION: holster shows surprisingly light wear overall. Closing tab is lightly flexed & unbroken. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (02-19904/BF). $1,600-2,000.

4566. SIX ORIGINAL COLT SAA & OTHER HOLSTERS. 1. US embossed black leather holster for 7.5” cavalry single action army, contractor name on back “LANZ, OWEN, & CO, CHICAGO”, very good overall 2. Single loop lined holster, by “EL PASO SADDLERY”, for 4.75” SAA, very good overall 3. Rawhide with fringe for short barrel SAA, good & complete 4. “SA MYERS, EL PASO” tool holster for short barrel DA revolver, very good to fine overall 5. tooled flap holster, buck stitched for short barrel DA revolver, good overall 6. Black leather flap holster for DA revolver, white bead finial, good overall, softened with emollient. 7. Also in lot is military style eagle buckle belt, Indian War era, very good overall. PROVENANCE: Collection of Horst Kreiner. (02-19993-2/JS). $800-1,200.

WRIST WATCH. Black face bearing Colt logo at 12 o’clock. Stainless steel body & dive bezel w/ 1.38” outside diameter.. Back plate marked “Water resistant / 100m 333ft./ Swiss made / All Stainless Steel / 095 1055”. Black leather wristband measuring 0.75” in width. Stainless steel buckle. In dark stained hardwood case, lined w/ green velour measuring 3.6”x3.6”x3.13” when closed. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Brad Shepherd. (02-19851/ JZ). $200-300.

4567. STAINLESS STEEL COLT BRANDED

like material. This tomahawk is pictured and described in Mark Francis “RARE AMERICAN INDIAN WEAPONS” volume 2, page 37. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: small file of provenance and collector history. CONDITION: very good overall, head is smooth gray/white iron patina, staining and pin prick pitting. Haft fits poorly, shimmed with leather gasket.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18495/ JS). $3,000-4,000.

4570. FINE “AS FOUND”

MINNIWAUKAN PIERCED

SPONTOON BLADE PIPE

TOMAHAWK. 15” Overall, 9.25”, spontoon head with stamped star, moon and 4 pedaled flower designs. This must be one of the finest examples of this style first identified by George West of the Milwaukee Public Museum in 1905. The forged head has a central circular piercing and in addition to the Crescent moons and stars are found intricate four petal flowers. The haft in addition to the long pierced design is also lightly carved decorated. The haft and the head are superior and more elaborate than other examples found in the literature, and the untouched surface and patina present beautifully. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, haft is cracked near head, head has dark smooth iron patina, point blunted. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18498/JS). $3,000-4,000.

4571. JOHN WILSON MADE PIPE TOMAHAWK, CIRCA 1860. 24” file branded spotted haft, characteristic Wilson unsharpened 8.25” head, 4” cutting edge, incised rocker-style engraving seen on all Wilson hawks. This is among his finest survivors with bird on one side and stemmed flower on other. John Wilson (1805-1870) from Chadron, Nebraska is among the very few frontier blacksmiths whose work is known as he signed several of his very distinct forged heads. Several of his hawks are published in John Baldwin & Mark Francis books. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copies of pages from Francis & Baldwin text. CONDITION: fine overall, haft appears of recent manufacture, but well done in Plains style. Head is fine with minor staining, appears unused with crisp design. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18787/JS). $2,500-3,000.

4573. DECORATED BRASS PIPE TOMAHAWK PICTURED IN TOMAHAWKS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER. 14.5” haft with carved and pierced design, 8.5” cast brass head, 2” cutting edge, engraved turtle on one side of head and “whirling log” emblem representing humanity in center. Pictured on page 83, color plate 163 of John Baldwin’s 1995 text “Tomahawks, Pipe Axes, of the American Frontier. In book there is beaded panel wrapped around the tacked red cloth panel near head, now missing. CONDITION: good very good overall, head shows casting flaws and light scratching, haft fits well. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (0218499/JS). $800-1,200.

4574. NATIVE AMERICAN PIPE TOMAHAWK. 22.5” file branded tacked haft, 8” cast iron head with oval eye shows casting flaws, 3.5” cutting edge. Attached tag states pictured in 2 books, “Indian Trade Relics”, page 252; and “Who’s Who in Indian Relics, vol. 8, page 180, ex-Gary Litherland collection and ex-Tom Richards collection. CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18931/JS). $800-1,200.

Peterson in his 1965 text “AMERICAN INDIAN TOMAHAWKS” shows almost identical bronze cast head with extremely tall tapered bowl with no top molding, eye area is faceted, round eye. This example has additional incised lines on bowl and eye area. The 19.5” haft is file branded and brass tack studded. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of pages from Peterson book showing “Museum of the American Indian” example. CONDITION: very good overall. Head has light patina, scratches, dings, and dents. Haft has large age crack. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18777/JS). $500-700.

4575. BRONZE PIPE TOMAHAWK, ATTRIBUTED OGALA SIOUX. Harold

4576. PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICAN PLAINS “SKULL CRACKER” STYLE WAR CLUBS. 22” x 33” overall, both have 5” double pointed central grooved polished stone heads, secured to wooden handle with rawhide wrapping. 22” has beaded & quilled 5x3” triangular drop. Mr. Mattox’s collection tags states clubs date 1860s-1880s. CONDITION: very good overall.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18786/JS). $600-800.

4577. THREE NATIVE AMERICAN PLAINS “SKULL CRACKER” STYLE WAR CLUBS. 2 are 26” & other 34” overall, polished stone heads are different sizes, 3.5” to 6” double pointed & central grooved, secured to wooden handle with rawhide wrapping. Mr. Mattox’s collection tags states clubs date 1860s-1880s. CONDITION: very good overall.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18916/ JS) $600-800.

4578. NATIVE AMERICAN PAINTED MODOC BOW AND SEVEN IRON TIPPED ARROWS. Batwing bow 46” overall with red and black painted designs, nice patinated wood, circa 1890. Accompanied by seven arrows by different hands, 26-28” each overall, sinew & thread tied feathers & iron points. CONDITION: good overall, bow has hand worn patina, losses of paint from wear. Arrows have remnants of feathers, good sharp tips. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (0218773/JS). $600-800.

4580. PLAINS INDIAN BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 10” x 3”, sinew sewn, full coverage with yellow, whiteheart red, green, & navy blue beads on white ground, 3.5” beaded drop and 2 tinkle cones with blue feather. Large unmarked skinning knife with split crown stag grip. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18336/JS). $600-800.

4579. FINE AND SCARCE PLAINS INDIAN DOUBLE SIDE BEADED KNIFE SHEATH AND KNIFE. 10” x 3.5”, Sinew sewn, full coverage both sides with white heart red, greasy yellow, dark blue & green beads on turquoise blue ground one side, the other green & white heart red on sky blue ground. Row of tinkle cone embellishments around circumference. 11” Beaded drop with tinkle cones and dyed hair. Crown stag gripped 12.5” hunting knife. Knife with 8” unmarked blade. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, complete with no losses. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18335/JS). $800-1,200.

4581. FINE PLAINS INDIAN BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 17” overall including drop, sheath 9.5” x 3”, sinew sewn, full coverage with transparent red, navy blue, and white beads on light blue ground, row of red dyed hair tinkle cone embellishments and quilled drop at tip. 12” skinner/hunter with iron bolster and pinned wood slab grip. CONDITION: good very good overall, small loss of quilling on drops.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (0218338/JS). $600-800.

4582. FINE & SCARCE PLAINS INDIAN DOUBLE

BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 7.5” x 2”, sinew sewn, full coverage both sides with alternating squares and rectangles of dark blue, greasy yellow, green, and light blue beads. 3” beaded drop and beaded lanyard. 8.5” utility knife marked “G. PERMINTON & SON / SHEFFIELD”, pewter bolster, bone grip. CONDITION: very good to fine overall.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18341/JS). $600-800.

4583. PETITE SIOUX BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 7” x 2”, sinew sewn, full coverage with light blue, red, orange, navy blue and panels of multicolors as noted on identified Sioux beadwork, 6” beaded drop and tinkle cones. 8.5” unmarked skinning knife with wood slab grips. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18343/JS). $600-800.

4584. PLAINS INDIAN BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 9.5” x 3”, 4”drop, sinew sewn, full coverage with green, greasy yellow, navy blue, white-heart red beads on white ground. Row of tinkle cones reduced to just 2. Homemade 12.5” butcher knife, unmarked 8” blade, iron riveted oversized wood slab handle. This knife & sheath from the Floyd Ritter collection is pictured on page 3 of John Baldwin’s 1997 text “EARLY KNIVES & BEADED SCABBARDS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER”. CONDITION: good to very good overall, loss of perimeter beads and tinkle cones. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (0218345/JS). $600-800.

SIDED

9.5” x 3”, sinew sewn, full coverage with black, greasy yellow, & white-heart red beads on blue ground, row of red quilled tinkle cone embellishments and on drop at tip. “FALL RIVER WORKS / 1869” marked pewter bolster utility knife, 10” overall, 6” blade. This knife & sheath from the Floyd Ritter collection is pictured on page 3 of John Baldwin’s 1997 text “EARLY KNIVES & BEADED SCABBARDS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER”. CONDITION: good very good overall, small loss of beads near throat, one of four drops is broken, one cone is missing. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18347/JS). $600-800.

16” overall including drop,

x 2”, sinew sewn, full coverage on one side with dark green, light green, navy blue, and white-heart red beads on white ground, reverse has three crosses with same palate, beaded drop. 7” “Forgecraft” utility knife. CONDITION: very good overall, beading appears complete. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18349/JS). $600-800.

4587. PLAINS INDIAN BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 9.25” x 2.75”, sinew sewn, full coverage with pink & green beads on red ground. Pewter mounted hunter/skinner knife 10.5” overall, 6.5” unmarked blade, inset pewter star in wood grip. This knife & sheath from the Floyd Ritter collection is pictured on page 3 of John Baldwin’s 1997 text “EARLY KNIVES & BEADED SCABBARDS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER”. CONDITION: very good overall, small loss of beads, old sharpening to blade. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18351/JS). $600-800.

4588. PLAINS INDIAN BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 9.5” x 2.75”, sinew sewn, full coverage with navy blue & white geometric design on white-heart red ground. Pewter mounted hunter/skinner knife 10” overall, 6” unmarked blade. This knife & sheath from the Floyd Ritter collection is pictured on page 3 of John Baldwin’s 1997 text “EARLY KNIVES & BEADED SCABBARDS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER”. CONDITION: good to very good overall, small loss of beads on edges. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18353/JS). $600-800.

4585. FINE PLAINS INDIAN BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE.

sheath

4586. FINE & SCARCE PLAINS INDIAN DOUBLE SIDED BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 7”

4589. PLAINS INDIAN BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 7.5” x 2”, sinew sewn, full coverage with transparent yellow, orange, navy blue, red, & green beads on white ground, 6” rawhide drop with 1.5” beaded and 2 tinkle cones. Pewter bolster 9.5” mounted hunter/skinner with 6” unmarked blade. This knife & sheath from the Floyd Ritter collection is pictured on page 3 of John Baldwin’s 1997 text “EARLY KNIVES & BEADED SCABBARDS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER”. very good overall, one tinkle cone missing at throat, beads complete. CONDITION: very good overall, one tinkle cone missing at throat, beads complete. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (0218355/JS). $300-500.

4590. PLAINS INDIAN BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 10” x 2.75”, sinew sewn, full coverage with simplistic geometric design with white-heart red beads on sky blue ground, 5” drop with sky blue & transparent red beads, and tinkle cones. Homemade pewter mounted hunter/skinner knife 12” overall, 7.5” blade. CONDITION: very good overall, rawhide drop is weak but attached.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18357/JS). $600-800.

4591. FINE PLAINS INDIAN DOUBLE SIDE BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 10” x 3”, sinew sewn, full coverage one side & 20% on other with navy blue, green, black, white-heart red, greasy yellow, & white beads on turquoise blue ground. Row of tinkle cone embellishments on front side. 12” beaded drop with tinkle cones. Pewter bolster hunter/skinner knife 11.5” overall, 7” unmarked blade. This knife & sheath from the Floyd Ritter collection is pictured on page 3 of John Baldwin’s 1997 text “EARLY KNIVES & BEADED SCABBARDS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER”. CONDITION: very good overall, complete with no losses. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (0218359/JS). $800-1200.

4592. NATIVE AMERICAN PLAINS INDIAN DOUBLE SIDE BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 10” x 3”, sinew & thread sewn sheath, full coverage on both sides, blue ground one side and white other. Pewter mounted hunter/skinner knife 10.5” overall, 6” blade with etched maker: “GOODELL’S STAR HUNTER, PAT. OCT. 6 1869”. This knife & sheath from the Floyd Ritter collection & pictured on page 3 of John Baldwin’s 1997 text “EARLY KNIVES & BEADED SCABBARDS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER”. Condition: good overall, scattered loss of beads on edges PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18361/JS). $600-800.

& thread sewn, 3” x 3” beaded geometric panel at top with quilled design above & below. White-heart red, navy blue, green, transparent pink, & white beads; red and blue dyed porcupine quill. “July 4th 1896” is written an old brown ink, when this sheath was collected most likely at unknown rendezvous. 12” utility knife with 8” long, 2” wide blade is different knife than it is pictured in center of page 3 of John Baldwin’s 1997 text “EARLY KNIVES & BEADED SCABBARDS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER”. Page 3 is Floyd Ritter collection. Rarely are these artifacts dated. CONDITION: good overall, sound, all beads intact, delicate quill work has large losses. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18362/JS). $800-1,200.

11” x 3”,

10” x 3”, sinew sewn, full coverage both sides with dark blue, red, white, greasy yellow, pink, and green beads on turquoise blue ground one side, reverse red, yellow, dark blue, white-heart red on green ground. throat is decorated with dark blue, yellow, and turquoise blue. 4” beaded drop with tinkle bells. Sheath was made from repurposed parfleche as painted design can be seen inside. Unmarked 12” skinner with 7” blade. CONDITION: very good overall, some beading loss on one edge. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (0218364/JS). $800-1,200.

4595. PLAINS INDIAN DOUBLE SIDE BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 9.5” x 3”, sinew sewn, full coverage one side & 40% on other with blue, green, black, red, pink, purple, & orange/brown beads on white ground. Row of tinkle cone embellishments around circumference. Pewter mounted hunter/skinner knife 10.5” overall, 6” blade with indiscernible maker. This knife & sheath from the Floyd Ritter collection is pictured on page 3 of John Baldwin’s 1997 text “EARLY KNIVES & BEADED SCABBARDS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER”. CONDITION: fair to good overall, scattered loss of beads and tinkle cone embellishments. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18368/JS). $600-800.

KNIFE SHEATH &

4593. PLAINS INDIAN BEADED & QUILLED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE, DATED 1896.

sinew

4594. FINE & SCARCE HIGH PLAINS INDIAN DOUBLE SIDE BEADED

KNIFE.

4597. DEALERS LOT OF 12 NATIVE AMERICAN ELK HORN HIDE SCRAPERS. Measuring from about 12 inches to 15 inches overall, most still have rawhide attached iron blades, several have wonderful age patina. Every Sioux woman would cherish this tool that she could provide leather for clothing and teepees. Highly reproduced, only one in this lot appears modern, the other 11 look 19th century. A quick search online shows similar vintage scrapers priced as high as $2000-4000. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of a couple similar examples in current market and in museum collections. CONDITION: fair to very good, rawhide on most appear restored or newer rawhide wrapped over old. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18505/JS). $2,000-3,000

4598. VERY FINE & RARE MATCHING PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED DECORATED TIPI BAGS. Each about 18” x 10” x 5” tanned leather, totally beaded faces, and sides made with geometric design of whiteheart red, greasy yellow, sky blue, & green beads with thick dark blue bars on white ground. Additional ornamentation with dyed horsehair and tinkle cones. Mr. Mattox tag states circa 1890. Palette and design points towards Central Plains, at least one similar bag is identified as Cheyenne. Similar bags are found several institutional collections, it’s rare to find a matched pair especially in such fine condition as these. CONDITION: fine, appears complete, supple, minor staining & soiling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18733/JS). $1,500-2,500.

4596. FINE & SCARCE PLAINS INDIAN DOUBLE SIDED BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE. 5.5” x 2”, sinew sewn, full coverage both sides with dark blue, greasy yellow, green, and white-heart red beads on sky blue ground. 7” beaded drop, 7” well-worn small skinner. CONDITION: very good to fine overall. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18492/JS). $500-700.

4600. VERY FINE PUBLISHED “CROW” CATINITE PIPE WITH ORIGINAL CARVED WOOD STEM. Pictured on page 26 of John Baldwin’s 2007 book, “RED PIPES”, 19.5” overall with attached stem which is carved in stages with raised rings and long swirled sections, two of the rings are studded with well patinaed brass tacks. Old brown ink skinny 2” paper label pasted reads: “Crow, Mont. Over 100 years old”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: custom wrought iron stand presents pipe beautifully. CONDITION: very good overall, pipe has been smoked a lot based on tarry concretion in bowl, stem has hand worn patina with traces of red paint in protected areas, old pasted ink label is fine. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18784/JS). (02-18784/JS). $800-1,200.

4599. FINE NATIVE AMERICAN BEAD DECORATED CARBINE OR RIFLE SHEATH. 40” x 7” leather sleeve with 3” beaded panels around throat and tip. Whiteheart red, greasy yellow, white, dark blue, & sky blue on green beaded ground. Rawhide fringe. Mr. Mattox tag says circa 1880. CONDITION: good, loss of beads at bottom panel, soiled & stained, supple. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18516/JS). $800-1,200.

4601. NATIVE AMERICAN BEAD DECORATED RIFLE SHEATH. 55” x 6” leather sleeve with beaded design at mouth & tip in blue, whiteheart red, white, black, and yellows. Mr. Mattox’s tag states circa 1880s. Should fit a long barrel Winchester model 1873 rifle. CONDITION: good overall, beads & fringe appear all intact, soiled & stained. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18798/JS). $800-1,200.

4602. PRE-CONTACT WISCONSIN COPPER CULTURE NATIVE AMERICAN NECKLACE. This extraordinary necklace consists of the excavated remains of a pre contact, native copper, beaded necklace found many years ago in the Great Lakes region. The necklace consists of well over 100 copper beads mostly of semi spherical form. The beads range in size from approx. 1/8” to nearly 1” in diameter. The beads were strung on a vegetable fiber resembling hemp and the remains of this fiber are with the beads. An enclosed tag on yellowed paper reads “INDIAN CHIEFS NECKLACE FOUND IN WISCONSIN PURE COPPER UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN STATED THE HEMP USED TO STRING THE NECKLACE COMES FROM A PLANT NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE SMITHSONIAN- 600-900 YRS OLD.” The beads are arranged in an old padded custom display case in a manner reminiscent of a necklace. CONDITION: the beads show heavy oxidation but remain quite solid. The patina ranges from bright green to a dark brown. (02-18994-1/BF). $700-1,000.

4604. FINE NATIVE AMERICAN DOUBLE SIDED BEAD DECORATED TOBACCO BAG. 17” x 6.25” overall including rawhide fringe, whiteheart red, dark blue, sky blue, white, & metallic silver sinew sewn beads, ocher paint. Mr. Mattox’s tag identifies this bag as circa 1890 Sioux. CONDITION: good overall, beads & rawhide fringe appear complete. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18911/ JS). $500-800.

4603. FINE PAIR OF FULLY BEADED PLAINS NATIVE AMERICAN MOCCASINS. 10” overall length, thread & sinew-sewn, geometric red, light blue, dark blue, black, green, & white beaded full coverage, trade cloth edged, hard sole. CONDITION: very good overall, scattered losses of beads, wear & light soiling, separation on one hard sole at heel. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18732/JS). $400-800.

4605. 12 NATIVE AMERICAN TRADE BEAD NECKLACES FROM THE 17TH & 18TH CENTURIES. 12 Strands of Native American trade beads mostly of glass and ranging in size from small seed beads to much larger “Russian blue” beads. Most of the colors range from cobalt blue to light blue, but there are many black, white & brick-colored beads in the collection. One strand appears to made of tiny shells. All of the beads are strung on various lengths of strings, wire or similar material. CONDITION: it is likely all of the beads are excavated and some show patinas or encrustations developed over years in the soil. (02-18994-2/BF). $500-700.

4606. ATTRACTIVE & FINE NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED SASH. 34” x 3.25” beaded panel with 20” woven purple fringed ends. All thread sewn beads mounted in shadowbox. Beads are whiteheart red, black, light blue, dark blue, green, & gold yellow on a white ground. Finely sewn so beaded panel is reversible. CONDITION: beaded panels are mostly intact with small losses, the purple tassels are light faded next to glass. Shadow box is simply stapled together. The sash could be removed as it is only attached to backboard by a few whip stitches for much easier shipping. (02-19340/JS). $800-1,200.

4607. NATIVE AMERICAN BOW AND SIX IRON TIPPED ARROWS. Bow 38” overall, twisted sinew bow string, six arrows are similar with variable lengths, about 25” each overall, sinew tied feathers & iron points. CONDITION: good overall, bow very good overall. Arrows have portions of feathers remaining, all have good sharp tips. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18920/JS). $400-600.

4608. VINTAGE S. & E. B. CO. DECK MOUNTED SIGNAL CANNON. Breech loading deck cannon appearing cast bronze (or brass) & nonmagnetic stainless. Pin latched breech block. Rear of chamber & breech block marked “N209” plus crown proofs w/ 3 points at top of crown. Distinct anchor on rear of barrel. Marks not visible w/ action closed. Fired by hand cocking striker & releasing spring loaded sear pin. Type of signaling device used on submarines, etc. Marked “CRAMP. S. & E. B. CO. / 25MM / PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” Cramp was shipbuilding company in Philadelphia started in 1830 & very active during WW I. It became idle in late 1920’s; reactivated for WW II to make submarines & cruisers. Copper lever (#348) to lock swivel. Decorative copper chain added where lanyard to fire would be routed. Attractive walnut base from table lamp. CONDITION: very good appearance; normal casting flaws visible in base & pintle. Fully functional w/ good bore. Replacement of springs throughout would be beneficial. (02-20987/NW). NON-GUN. $8001,200.

4609. UNMARKED STRONG STYLE SIGNAL CANNON. Cal. 10 Ga. NSN. Bbl. 21 1/8” smoothbore. Overall: 36”. Unmarked bronze signal cannon w/ Strong style locking mechanism. Black painted iron carriage w/ brass axle & nuts. CONDITION: good overall w/ bronze turning a mustard patina. Carriage has good paint w/ peeling finish on wheels. Pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (23-5085/MD). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

4610. LYLE LIFE SAVING MUZZLE LOADING CANNON. Cal. 2.5”. S# 1560. 28” steel tapered barrel attached to iron sled with large bronze collar. Brass maker’s plaque rear of threaded capped vent reads: “SCULLER SAFTEY CORP / No. 1560 / 122 BROAD STREET / NEW YORK”. Barrel is serial numbered and inspected on muzzle “1560” & “J.R.H.” & “MMI”. Also inspected forward of vent “F / TJC”. David Lyle a West Point & MIT graduate perfected the line throwing cannon in 1880s. They were used to great effect throwing weighted projectiles with lines attached over the ship that was breaking up close to shore. They would then pull a larger line from the ship to shore and secure it for rescue operations. They were also used ship to ship. The US Life Saving Service & US Coast Guard had hundreds of these Lyle guns by many manufacturers. They became obsolete in 1952 with US Navy adoption of Schermuly rockets. Sculler was a major manufacturer of several thousand guns circa WW2. Total weight about 200 pounds. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of ASAC article by John

Spangler

on inventor David Lyle and long history of his line throwing guns that saved thousands of lives in maritime rescues. CONDITION: very good overall, clean smooth bore, very good vent and steel screwed cap, barrel has mostly smooth patina with remnants of black paint. Sled has heavy iron patina. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (02-19740/JS). $1,500-2,500.

4611. WINCHESTER 1898 BREECH-LOADING SIGNAL CANNON. Cal. 10 Ga., 2 7/8” blank loads. NSN. Bbl. 12”. Bbl. & breech are blued. Cast iron carriage & wheels have Japan black finish. Nearly 19,000 were made before they were discontinued in 1958. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original wooden crate. Crate has age darkened finish w/ large chip missing on one side of bottom. Yellow Winchester Ranger box containing 18 loaded shells. Photo copied instruction & price list. CONDITION: very good, retaining 90% finish. Good bore shows no significant pitting. (02-20988/DS). NON GUN. $1,500-2,000.

4612. WINCHESTER SIGNAL CANNON. Cal. 10 Ga. Blanks. Assembly S# 396A. Bbl. 12” w/ 1 1/4” diameter at muzzle. Black painted iron carriage & wheels. Black nylon cord Mfg. 1908-1958. CONDITION: good overall. cannon & carriage have been repainted black over pitting throughout, noticeable peeling of paint on carriage. Pitted bore. Cord shows fraying. (02-19924/MD). $700-1,000.

4613. #5 IRON BEAR TRAP BY SEWELL NEWHOUSE. This massive early trap dates to between 1865 & 1888 and was possibly made by Sewell Newhouse himself. It measures over 34” in length and comes complete with a very heavy tie-down chain. There are stepon springs on each end with 6 iron interlocking teeth on the two jaws. The central pad is marked “S. NEWHOUSE NO. 5. ONEIDA COMMUNITY N.Y.”. The Oneida Community was a religious group of approximately 250 members whose core belief was harmonious group living and attainment of human perfection through mutual cooperation and collaboration. At its height, the Oneida Community was producing thousands of traps a year. CONDITION: trap has an overall oxidized patina. The trap appears to function well and has no broken or missing parts. (02-20962/BF). $1,000-1,600.

4614. 1927 COPY OF THE BOOKLET TITLED “CUSTER’S LAST BATTLE” BY GENERAL ROE. A scarce large format booklet with soft covers measuring 12” x 9”. The full title of the two works included in the 40-page booklet is “CUSTER’S LAST BATTLE On the Little Big Horn, Montana Territory, June 25, 1876”

by Brigadier-General Charles Roe and “MARCH

ON THE MONTANA COLUMN Down the Yellowstone River and through the Big Horn Region” by Lt. Edward McClernand. The booklet was published by Robert Bruce in New York City during the year 1927. This example has a full ink signature of Elizabeth B. Custer, General George Custer’s wife, on page one. All maps & photographs are complete. CONDITION: covers remain strong but are slightly foxed. Pages are undamaged. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18745/BF). $600-900.

4615. “GEORGE CUSTER” SIGNED 7TH US CAVALRY DISCHARGE. 7.5” x 10” framed vellum discharge of Thomas Lally who finished 5 years’ service in the West during height of Indian Wars. Discharge dated July 6, 1875, Fort A. Lincoln, Dakota Territory. If Lally had reupped for another year, he could have been killed at Battle of Little Big Horn June 25, 1876. Lally’s captain also signs document with inked comment on Lally’s character; “a good soldier and honest man”. Captain Thomas B. Weir was with Reno’s command on that eventful June 25th and survived the battle and was the only officer in Reno’s command to try to find Custer. Weir Point on the Custer battlefield is named for him. He blamed Reno for Custer’s death and promised Libby Custer to tell her the “true story” in faceto-face meeting. He died before that meeting December 9, 1876 at 38. CONDITION: appears good overall, not removed from frame. Text is nicely highlighted and shadowed in brown & red ink other than signatures and Weir’s comments. Text all discernible though “G A Custer” signature is light. (02-19861/JS). $2,000-3,000.

4616. WESTERN BAR BOTTLES, MUG, ADVERTISING PLATE, & MORE. This lot includes 1 clear 10 1/2” bottle, likely for whiskey, with a label under glass depicting the bust of a woman. / 1 Amber whiskey bottle covered in wicker with a label under glass that reads “PIPER COMPANY BOURBON WHISKEY SYRACUSE N.Y.” with a central oval of a woman. / 1 Clear glass beer mug with a pewter top & porcelain lid depicting an attractive woman. / 1 Tin advertising calendar 9 1/2” plate for the year 1910 with a central figure of an attractive woman. The reverse reads “COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON WM. GADSBY & SONS COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS PORTLAND, OREGON”. / 1 Match safe depicting an attractive woman on one side with advertising on the other that reads “COMPLIMENTS OF SELIG BROS & CO SAN FRANCISCO’S LEADING WHOLESALE TAILORS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 8 AND 10 BATTERY ST. ALWAYS UP TO DATE”. / 1 Match safe in copper with a silver coin on the front that reads “DEUTSCHES REICH 1904 ZWEI MARK” with a central crowned German eagle. CONDITION: all items show light wear. The plate has craquelure on the center portrait. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18774/BF). $300-500.

4617. FOSSIL OREODONT SKULL FROM WHITE RIVER BRULE FORMATION, SOUTH DAKOTA. 5” x 3” x 2”, Interesting fossil showing fierce looking teeth, but Oreodont was herbivore, distant relative of the pig, living 34,000,000 years ago, the date of the Brule Formation. CONDITION: typical for similar fossils offered in market. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18970/JS). $300-500.

4618. TWO FOSSIL DINOSAUR EGGS. Both apparently excavated from the same site in China. One is elongated Raptor egg, the other identified by tag as “Hadrosaur 70 to 100 million years old, found in Kao Guo Basin, Hinan, China. Eggs measure about: 5” x 6” x 3” plus inch of hard rock each was chipped from and 7.5” x 2” for the raptor. CONDITION: fair to good overall and typical of other fossilized eggs, some chipping and a piece glued on the Hadrosaur. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18972/JS). $600-1,200.

James D. Julia Joins Poulin Auction Company

greatly.

NFirearms Company, recently announced a special collaboration with world renowned antiques dealer, James D. Julia. Nick explained, “In the mid-1960s, my grandfather; Jim’s father, Arthur Julia, together with his wife started a small antiques shop and eventually a successful auction house. In the 1970s, Jim bought the auction business from Arthur and grew it into a world-renowned company. My parents, Steve Poulin and Jeannine Poulin, also transitioned into auctioneers and we conducted auctions literally next door to Jim for many years. When Jim sold his company in 2017, it allowed the Poulin Company an extraordinary opportunity for growth. We knew Jim’s absence from the market gave us a tremendous opportunity to grow. Over these past few years, we have grown exponentially. Last year, based on annual sales, our company generated $20 million dollars in sales making us the second largest firearms auction house in the world but of equal importance, we

sales in virtually every type of antiques you can think of. He has a panoramic knowledge of the antiques world and tremendous experience. Three-generations of marketing expertise and nearly $1 BILLION in combined total sales by the Poulin & Julia Family benefits both the buyers and sellers alike, ensuring the sellers get the maximum return for their goods and the buyers can trust the descriptions to be accurate and honest.

Jim and I have 2 goals:

1.) Help us to continue to grow our Firearms Division to take it from #2 to #1 in the world.

POULIN’S ANTIQUE DIVISION

2.Fees:My dad taught us all that there are essentially two ways to be successful in the world. One way is to charge high exorbitant prices and look out only for yourself, the other is treat your customers, both buyers and sellers, honestly and give them a good deal. Be willing to work for a fair and reasonable amount of money. (Poulin’s unquestionably offers some of the best terms in the firearms world today)

3. Results: It makes no difference what anyone charges or how honest they are, they must also produce the results. Poulin’s has certainly proven that they can produce tremendous results. Their sales have consistently grown with very strong prices including numerous world records.

established a number of new world records. Jim can now re-enter the auction marketplace and met with me to discuss how we could work together. Now, with the continuation of the family name involved with the auction industry, I frequently say, “the tradition continues”.

During Jim’s tenure in the antiques world, he has been involved in over $700 million dollars’ worth of

2.) Utilize Jim’s vast knowledge to help us build a new additional division dealing in all antiques. Going forward we will have two divisions: 1.) Specializing in Firearms, 2.) Specializing in quality antiques.

Jim Julia’s comments about the new association were, “I love the antiques and auction business and have been incredibly impressed with what Nick has done with Firearms. For years our firms conducted business in a similar form reflecting Arthur’s tutelage. Some of the many things that are important to me and the Poulin’s Auction Company are:

1 Reputation: During my lifetime, I have maintained a sterling reputation of honesty and fair dealings and that is exactly what Poulin’s is based on. I admire that

I will be working with Nick to reestablish their antiques auction division and build it into one of the major ones in North America. Our summer inaugural sale will be an exciting event and already includes an array of quality items. We are interested in all types of quality items including Folk Art, Early furniture, high end Victorian, all types of quality Chinese items, decoys, historical items, jewelry, fine Tiffany lamps and glassware, rare toys and advertising items, important coin-op items, petroleum advertising, etc.

As always, we will be offering one of the best auction experiences in the market which will include 0 % on any items of high value. I look forward with great enthusiasm to working once again with old friends and new as we go forward.”

Whether you have one item or a vast collection, you can contact them for a free consultation.

Contact James Julia: info@ffoantiques.com

P.O. Box 269, Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 742-0006

Jim Julia will serve as advisor, consultant, & auctioneer for upcoming Poulin Auctions

Extraordinary early folk art US sheriffs sign with phenomenal painted eagle. Wanted all quality folk art items 0% commission on expensive items

Phenomenal early reverse on glass railroad advertisement. Wanted all quality antique advertising and trade signs 0% commission on expensive items

Painting of ship “San Jacinto” by Antonio Jacobson. One of the largest ever created by this famous artist. Wanted all quality paintings and marine items 0% commission on expensive items

Nick Poulin welcomes James D Julia, who has recently began working with the Poulin Auction Company