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33034 Miniature Suit of Armor in the 16th Century German Style. A medium size miniature suit of fluted armor with bulbous close helmet, rounded visor and vertical vision slots. Rounded shoe tips. Mounted on a black circular wooden plinth. Broadsword with serrated edge blade. Height: 17 -inches. Estimate: $500-$7,001 Starting Bid: $250 33035 Miniature Suit of Armor in the 16th Century German Style. The decorative suit of armor having a bulbous close helmet with articulated visor. Fluted elements with chain mail skirt and accompanying broadsword. Mounted on a wooden plinth. Height: 18-inches. Estimate: $600-$800 Starting Bid: $300 33036 Small Miniature Suit of Armor in the German Gothic Style. The miniature suit of armor with Salade helmet and fluted elements. Sold with associated lance with gold gilt finish and red fringe. Mounted on a square wooden plinth with clipped corners and dentate border at bottom. Height: 17-inches. Estimate: $800-$1,200 Starting Bid: $400 33037 Miniature Suit of Gothic German Armor. The decorative miniature suit of armor with Salade helmet and fluted elements. Associated bell cup rapier. Mounted on a square wooden plinth. Height: 14-inches. Estimate: $700-$900 Starting Bid: $350

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33038 Pair of Decorative Iron Gauntlets. Detailed unmarked pair of engraved cast iron armored gauntlets, the cuffs with a shield and crown. Designed to be hung on wall. Size: 12-inches by 6-inches. Estimate: $200-$300 No Minimum Bid

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Session One, Auction #6073 | Sunday, September 18, 2011 | 10:00AM CT

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33039 Medium Miniature Suit of Armor. Made with bright metal, the helm of bulbous form and having three vertical view slots on visor. Ribbed elements. Missing greaves. Sold with associated broadsword and scabbard. Mounted on a cylindrical iron base. Height: 19 -inches. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500 33040 Miniature Suit of Black and Silver Armor in the Augsburg Style. A large miniature suit of black and silver armor in the Augsburg style with articulated joints and close helmet with slotted visor. Knitted liner. Mounted on a octagonal hardwood plinth. Missing a lance. Height: 26-inches. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Starting Bid: $750 33041 Antique Miniature Decorative Suit of Armor with Broadsword. The miniature suit of armor in bright metal with slightly oversize close helmet with articulated visor and combed crest. Riveted and layered thigh guards. Roped borders. Velvet liner. Rounded shoes. Sold with associated broadsword. Mounted on a burgundy velvet covered square wooden plinth. Height: 32-inches. Estimate: $1,500-$25,001 Starting Bid: $750 33042 Miniature Etched Suit of Armor with Crucifix The large tourist grade miniature suit of armor, the elements etched with floral scrolls. Close helmet with articulated visor. Padded leather form underneath armor. Chain mail skirt. Associated panoply of weapons attached. Mounted on large wooden plinth together with black crucifix with rosary attached. Wooden rosary around neck. Height: 29-inches. Condition: Good. Showing age wear, patina and minor repairs. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500 33043 Miniature Suit of Armor in the German 16th Century Style. A large contemporary miniature suit of armor in bright metal with the close helmet with articulated visor. Corduroy liner. Associated miniature broadsword. Mounted on a square black lacquered wooden plinth. Height: 26-inches. Estimate: $600-$800 Starting Bid: $300

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33044 Miniature Suit of 15th Century Milanese Armor with Figural Inner Form. The decorative miniature suit of armor with layered elements, leather straps, chain mail skirt and paper mache figural form. Elongated head and helmet. Mounted on a square wooden plinth with escutcheon reading: Armadura Milanesa/Siglo XIV. Made in Spain. Height: 24 -inches. Estimate: $600-$800 Starting Bid: $300 33045 Miniature Suit of Armor in the 16th Century German Style. A finely made miniature suit of armor with layered and articulated elements, brass studs and scalloped borders with roped edges. Pigeonbreasted chestplate. Multi-element close helmet with movable visor. Wooden lance and feathered helm. Chain mail skirt. Mounted on a ribbed, round wooden plinth. Height: 32 -inches. Estimate: $3,000-$4,000 Starting Bid: $1,500


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33046 Fine Miniature Suit of Armor in the Maximilian Style. The highly detailed miniature suit of armor with fluted and plumed close helmet having many moving parts as in the full size armor. Chain mail skirt. Articulated gauntlets. Fluted sabatons with rounded fronts. Sold with accompanying lance. Mounted on a wooden cube plinth with molding top and bottom. A handsome miniature suit of armor with much detail and character. Condition: Very good to fine. Showing light age wear and patina. Scattered light surface rust and spotting. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000

33047 Fine Miniature Suit of Armor in the German Gothic Style. With finely detailed pierced and fluted elements and Salade helmet. Sold with associated miniature broadsword. Mounted on a circular wooden plinth. Height: 22-inches high. Condition: Fine. Showing light handling wear overall. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000

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33048 Fine Miniature Suit of Armor in the 16th Century German Style by Edward Granger, Paris . The renowned European maker of miniature armor, this finely crafted example exemplifies the quality and attention to detail noted by this firm. This suit, the close helmet with fully articulated bellows type visor and roped comb crest to the movable joints; the breast-plate fitted with rear chain mail skirt and tassets; back-plate; full arm defenses including finely detailed gauntlets, full leg armor with rowel-spurs and wide sabatons, all depict the 16th century German knight in a lifelike and extremely handsome manner. Mounted on an oval plinth of dark rosewood, the base is perforated with small openings, allowing the knight to be placed in a variety of positions, displaying the range of movement allowed in a suit of this type. The weapons, a serpentine broadsword and spiked flail are also highly detailed. The plinth bears an ormolu escutcheon with the raised legend in a bronze shield reading: Armure/ Du 16th/Siecle. Below this, a small gilt plaque with floral border reads: Edrd Granger Fecit. Height: 16-inches. Condition: Fine to excellent. Showing light age wear, minor spotting and patina. A few leather straps need minor repair. Overall, a unique and difficult to find example. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $2,000

33049 Fine Miniature Suit of Armor in the 16th Century German Style by Edward Granger, Paris. This suit is similar in model and detail to the preceding lot, but this example is accompanied by an associated halberd and broadsword, not original to the suit. This example is mounted on a similar oval plinth and as the figure is fully articulated and can be manipulated into different stances and poses. The miniatures made by Edward Granger come closest to being actual scale models of period armor and not simply artistic versions or interpretations of a suit from the period. This example, like the previous, is seldom seen on the market and is a handsome example of European craftsmanship. The plinth bears an ormolu escutcheon with the raised legend in a bronze shield reading: Armure/ Du 16th/Siecle. The lower makers plaque is absent from this example. Height: 16-inches. Condition: Very good. Some losses or breakage to strapping which need repair. Metal showing a brown age patina with scattered light spotting. Base with some de-lamination of veneer and minor blemishes. Light wear overall. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $2,000


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33050 An Etched Miniature Suit of Armor in the German 16th Century Style. A large miniature suit of etched armor with roped borders and closed helmet with articulated visor and fringed velvet liner. Brass double-headed eagle crests on greaves. Mounted on a square wooden plinth. Height: 36-inches. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $1,500 33051 Miniature Decorative Suit of 17th Century Armor. The layered suit of armor of stamped tin construction. Burgundian style helmet with caged visor and combed crest. Shield and sword included. Molded paper mache figural inner form. Brown suede thigh boots. Mounted on square wooden plinth. Height: 24-inches. Condition: Fair. Metal with age wear and patina. Some damage and repairs to figural form. Needs some restoration. Estimate: $700-$900 Starting Bid: $350 33052 Antique Miniature Spanish Marionette. The miniature Spanish knight marionette made of stamped brass or copper alloy sheet metal. Figural knight of painted wood. Marionette has iron rods that manipulate the movement of the figure who is holding a sword. Height: 26-inches. Condition: Fair. Marionette appears to have been exposed to the elements, leaving a green patina over all metal. Some damage to wooden hand and some repairs needed. Estimate: $400-$600 Starting Bid: $200 33053 Lot of Two Decorative Tabletop Knights. Lot of two decorative knights, both with cigarette lighters revealed with helmets tilted back. One example with music box in base and plays tune when elevated. This example has a shield with map of Germany. Height: 8 -inches and 9 -inches. Condition: Both are good. Showing age wear and patina. Music box works but base chipped. Cigarette lighters may need some work. Sword on larger example appears to be associated. Estimate: $100-$200 No Minimum Bid 33054 Miniature Mounted Knight. The decorative miniature mounted knight, the steed with full armor, the blanket emblazoned with fleurd-lys. Gold and red trim. Mounted on a wooden plinth. Made in Italy. Height: 12-inches. Estimate: $300-$400 Starting Bid: $150 33055 Decorative Miniature Suit of Armor with Broadsword. Of stamped and riveted sheet metal construction, the close helmet with stamped viewing holes in visor. Sold with associated broadsword. Mounted on a rustic wooden plinth. Height: 29-inches. Estimate: $500-$700 Starting Bid: $250 33056 Oil Painting of Suits of Armor. The unsigned oil painting of a collection of armor. Nicely rendered. Framed in a black and gilt wooden frame. Possibly 19th-century. Size: 12-inches X 16-inches. Condition: Very good. Showing light age wear overall. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500

33057 Maximilian Style Close Helmet Together with an Associated Armor Collar. The fluted close helmet with roped comb and articulated beak visor with horizontal viewing ports. Rosette swivel pins. Plume holder on back of helmet. Layered neck piece and front collar with roped borders and stud decoration. Sold together with associated armor collar with studded rivets and roped borders. Collar does not match the helmet. Condition: Both are good, showing wear and pitting commensurate with age of item. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $2,000


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33058 Rare Early 18th-Century Breechloading Deck Cannon of the French Compagnie dOccident c. 1717. The small, historic bronze swivel deck cannon with 2 3/4-inch bore and measuring 37 1/4-inches long, with shaped muzzle and molded bands. 1 7/8inch trunnions. 8 3/4-inch long breech with 1 X 2-inch wedge key on left side. Accompanied by 8-inch long removable tapered bronze breechblock. Top of rear breech marked: 121 lbs. Cascabel missing with 1 1/2-inch opening at back of breech. Sold together with extensive research file on John Law, the history of the French Compagnie dOccident and other related information. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500 Starting Bid: $3,500

33059 Rare Early 18th-Century Muzzle Loading Deck Cannon Of French Compagnie dOccident c. 1717. 35 1/2-inch long bronze swivel deck cannon with molded muzzle and 5-banded tube. Raised riband reading: Compagnie/DOccident; raised coat of arms of the Company and nearer breech the Royal seal of France. 1 5/8-inch diameter trunnions and nipple-type cascabel. Sold together with an extensive file on the history of the trading company and of John Law, the colorful founder of the company. Like the lot prior to this one, these cannons are very unique and are part of the history of the Mississippi river valley and the settlement of early America. Relatively small in size, these guns are perfect for historic display [for more information on the history of John Law and the French trading companies in America go to: [http://memory.loc.gov/intldl/fiahtml/fiatheme2c2.html]. Condition: Good. Showing age wear and patina. Cannon has been professionally conserved and stablized for display. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500 Starting Bid: $3,500

According to the consignor, a 70 year old gentleman from Carlsbad, California, these two cannons were found near Honduras in the Gulf of Mexico. They were discovered by divers looking for lobster. A lobster was found in the barrel of this cannon and the remains of many muskets were located nearby. Upon their discovery, the captain called the consignor and eventually sold the cannons to him. The two guns have received over a year of desalination and conservation and are ready for display. The French Compagnie dOccident was founded in 1717 and was at the time, the largest of the French trading companies in the New World. It was founded by John Law, a Scotsman who had a background in finance and had once made a proposal to the Scottish government to establish a national bank but was turned down. After killing a man in a duel, he escaped abroad, eventually settling in France where he came to the attention of the Duc dOrleans, regent for the king of France. Through this connection Law was granted a license to establish a Banque Generale which was successful and gave Law much credibility and allowed him the opportunity to prosper. The bank was very successful in regulating currency and attracted many investors and land speculators. In August, 1717, Law founded the Compagnie d la Louisiane ou dOccident which absorbed two other major trading companies, all were interested in the potential of the Mississippi river valley in America as a huge area for land speculation. These companies, interested in controlling trade for France, promised gold mines, an attractive climate and other amenities. The stock took off and led to what was known at the time as the Mississippi Scheme which, like many oversold investment ventures, eventually turned into the Mississippi Bubble and failed, leading to the firms bankruptcy. Law, while undoubtedly a financial genius, was eventually a victim of his own greed and success. Left finally in financial ruin, he fled France for Italy and died penniless in Venice in 1729. The records of the French trading companies were stored near U-boat pens in France and were destroyed by Allied bombing raids during WWII. These two guns are rare historic relics from French attempts to establish a trading hegemony in the American midwest and are probably the only examples of their kind in existence.

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33060 Unmarked Continental Flintlock Pistol. .69 caliber, 12 1/4-inch tapered barrel with relief-carved top rib and faceted breech. Inlaid brass chevron band at breech and floral spot overlay. Engraved breech and upper tang. Lockplate with engraved floral spray. Gooseneck cock. Relief-carved walnut stock with raised floral scrolls and brass furniture. Floral wrist escutcheon and two-element pommel cap with circular dentate border and scrolled finial. Brass thimbles and wooden ramrod. Condition: Fair to good. Metal with dark patina and scattered pitting. Barrel with aftermarket wire-wrap repair. Splinter chips adjacent upper tang. Grip with crack repair and shallow gouge on left side. Lower tang with losses to forward end. Action needs repair. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500

33061 Unmarked European Flintlock Pistol. c. 1775-85, .54 caliber, 9 3/8inch two-stage barrel with molded bands at muzzle and at mid-point. Fluted rear portion of barrel, engraved with serifs, punch dots and having a recumbent deer at breech. Unmarked banana shaped lock. Gooseneck cock. Relief-carved walnut stock with engraved brass furniture and squareback triggerguard. Grotesque mask brass pommel cap. Hardwood ramrod with horn cap. Condition: Good. Metal showing grey patina with scattered light pitting present. Minor surface rust on cock. No flint. Wood with wear and minor cracks to fore-end near tip. Brass with light patina. Action good. Estimate: $1,200-$1,800 Starting Bid: $600

33062 English Flintlock Blunderbuss by Hammond. 1 1/4-inch muzzle bore. 14 1/2-inch brass barrel with flared muzzle and banded breech. Top of barrel marked: London. English proofs at breech. Lock marked: Hammond. Brass furniture. Walnut stock. Wooden ramrod with brass tip. Length: 30-inches overall. Condition: Good. Metal with light age patina. Lockplate with light pitting and wear. Wood with light wear and blemishes. Minor splice repair at end of left side of fore-end. Tiny chip in front of lock. Small at hairline cracks at breech and back of tang. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,500


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33063 Scarce Pair of European Flintlock Pistols by Eddenderry. .72 caliber, 11 1/8-inch part-round/part octagonal barrels with molded bands at midpoint. Top flats engraved: Eddenderry. Left facet of breech marked with VP in oval, cruciform proof and an IK in a square. Locks inscribed: KEATING. Walnut stocks with floral engraved brass furniture and oval pommel caps. Wooden ramrods. Condition: Good. Metal cleaned, showing grey patina and scattered light pitting overall. One example with period repair to lower tang. Wood with wear and minor blemishes. Action on one example crisp, the other needing adjustment. Estimate: $3,500-$5,500 Starting Bid: $2,200

33064 English Flintlock Horse Pistol by Thomas Wheeler. .62 caliber, 9 1/4-inch octagonal barrel, the top flat marked: London. Dentate banding at breech. Lock mechanism with ships prow pan, roller frizzen spring and sliding safety. Lock marked: Wheeler. Gilt silver oval monogram wrist escutcheon with script initials WC. Checkered walnut stock with engraved steel furniture. Wooden ramrod. [Thomas Wheeler, London, 1771-1820]. Condition: Good. Metal with grey patina and scattered light pitting overall. Wood with wear, sliver chip on right side of barrel. Tiny stable hairline crack on right side near thimble. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500

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33065 Magnificent Pair of Golden-Age Kentucky Pistols Signed, L. Gurly, Boston, Ohio. 7 -inch rifled brass octagonal barrels with small front sight and dovetailed rear V notch sight. Top flat inscribed: L. Gurly. Muzzle faces inscribed with concentric circles. Lock mechanisms with rollerfrizzens marked: R. Ashmore/Warranted. Tiger-striped maple stocks with engraved brass furniture and silver ornamental inlays. Slightly convex brass pommel caps with engraved script monogram initials GYW. .28 caliber rifled bores. [R. Ashmore: lockmaker of flint and percussion Kentucky rifles 1768-1775]. This unusual set of Kentucky Pistols exhibit classic, Early American Folk-art Embellishments to include stipple-bordered brass and coinsilver inlays scattered about each pistol. Important American Indian Bow & Arrow motifs are engraved on each trigger-guard. Both guns are virtually identical and marked on the top barrel flats, L. Gurly, obviously the maker but unknown to collectors at the time of this writing. Additionally, each gun shows a Parallelogram silver inlay on the left side of each gun inscribed: Boston/Ohio, possibly the address of the maker. Original pairs of Kentucky Pistols are one of the utmost rarities in American Arms Collecting. With estimates of 100 to 200 rifles being produced for each single pistol, an original matching pair is nearly impossible to find. Further research is warranted on this wonderful and extremely rare set of American Flintlock Pistols, worthy of the finest museum, institutional or personal collection of early Americana and/or arms collections. Condition: Fine. Barrels with light wear and age patina. Locks with age patina and minor frosting. Wood with light wear and minor bruises. Actions crisp. Estimate: $20,000-$40,000 Starting Bid: $20,000


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33066 Rare U.S. Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Musket by Millbury Dated 1815. .54 caliber, 44 1/2-inch barrel with three steel bands. Marked at breech P/M/M. Lock marked: Millbury/1815. Varnished walnut stock with steel furniture. Left side of stock marked: Maryland 48. Steel ramrod. Sling mounts. Condition: Good. Metal with bright grey patina and scattered pitting overall. Wood refinished and showing wear, dents and bruises. Action good. Estimate: $500-$700 Starting Bid: $250

33067 Fine and Rare U.S. Model 1830 Springfield Armory Flintlock Cadet Musket, Dated 1830, with Bayonet. Serial no. 12, .54 cal. smoothbore, 40-1/4 round barrel marked P[in cartouche]/[eagle head]/V on side of barrel breech. Barrel tang dated 1830. Lockplate marked forward of hammer with American eagle and shield motif over US. Tail of lock marked vertically SPRING/FIELD/1830. Varnished walnut stock, without marking on side opposite lock. Small C stamped on front triggerguard tang. Heel of buttplate marked US. Brown finish on all steel parts, with case-hardened lock. Triggerguard sling swivel with small brass identification tag of Steve DArrigo marked 32. Angular socket bayonet measuring 18-7/8, marked US/EE on blade and 16 on socket. This example designed for cadet use at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, was approved by the Secretary of War. Only 307 were produced, 153 of them with the 40-1/4 barrel. (Stephen DArrigo Jr. Collection) Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel with scattered oxidation. Traces brown and case-hardened finish. Stock with moderate nicks, the varnish finish likely from period of use. Bayonet with gray and brown patina. Estimate: $15,000-$20,000 Starting Bid: $7,500

33068 Scarce Golden Age Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Attributed to John Orwin, Carlisle, Pa. .50 caliber, 42 7/8-inch unmarked octagonal barrel with dovetailed sights. Unmarked flintlock mechanism. Relief-carved tiger maple stock with unmarked oval German silver wrist escutcheon and rocker-engraved ovoid wedge escutcheons. Brass furniture and scroll-engraved patchbox. Left side of buttstock with carved floral scrolls and cheekrest with German silver quarter moon silver inlay [see Behold the Long Rifle by James Whisker, page 149]. John Orwin is listed in the Carlisle, Pa. tax list of 1793-1800 [see The Pennsylvania/Kentucky Rifle by Henry J. Kaufman]. This is an early, raised-carved Kentucky Rifle from the Golden Age that appears to be untouched save for an excellent re-conversion of its original lock and a coat of polish wax on the wood. Condition: Fine. Barrel with dark brown age patina and scattered light pitting. Appears to be all original wood, worn smooth with wear, showing a rich age patina and scattered minor blemishes. Action very good. A beautiful Kentucky rifle from the Golden Age. Estimate: $10,000-$20,000 Starting Bid: $7,500

33069 Scarce American Fullstock Percussion Plains Rifle by Scholefield. .40 caliber, 41 3/4-inch octagonal barrel with blade type front sight and dovetailed open rear sight. Barrel type bolster. Top flat inscribed: JC. Engraved lockplate marked: Scholefield. Set triggers. Varnished tiger maple stock with brass furniture. Wooden ramrod. Condition. Barrel and lock with grey age patina and scattered pitting, particularly around breech area. Wood refinished. Action needing minor adjustment. Estimate: $900-$1,100 Starting Bid: $450

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33070 Fine U.S. Officers Sword with Knights Helm Pommel. 31 1/2-inch straight blade etched with floral motifs. Silver-plated hilt with kidney-shaped guard with relief U.S. eagle surrounded with roped scrolls. Single-bar knucklebow adorned with floral scrolls, grotesque face and eaglehead quillon. Pillowed and wire-wrapped mother-of-pearl grip scales. Ferrule with rouletted flowers. Knights helm pommel. Contained in original floral engraved, silver-plated scabbard with belt stud, single ring mount and ribbed drag. A unique American officers sword. Condition: Good to very good. Blade showing light wear and patina. Hilt with wear, minor chips to grips and age patina. Scabbard with light wear and patina. Minor repair to lower portion, hardly visible. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500

33071 Rare American Eagle Head Silver Hilted Cuttoe or Short Sword. 24-inch slightly curved blade with small fuller near top and larger fuller beneath, made without finish. Silver mountings, including eaglehead pommel of the Baltimore style. Upper and lower quillons with eaglehead finials, lower quillon attached to eaglehead pommel by knucklebow of double silver chain. Relief decoration on crossguard includes classical motifs and grotesques, from whose jaws emerge the quillons. Grips of spiral carved ivory, stained green. With small brass identification tag of Steve DArrigo marked 12. Likely made in Baltimore. Compare to Warren Moore, Weapons of the American Revolution, p. 155, #E52. See also p. 326, #S165, Neuman, The History of Weapons of the American Revolution. Condition: Very good to excellent with light age wear and patina. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $2,000

33072 George Wostenholm I XL Equestrian 7-Bladed Pocket Folding Knife. The fine and rare I XL antique equestrian folding knife by George Wostenholm, having a main blade marked: George/Wostenholm/I XL cutlery; secondary smaller blade, a saw blade, an awl, a drill, a corkscrew and a hoofpick. Removable toothpick in cavity at end of grip. Pearl grip scales with shield-shaped escutcheon. Nickel-plated bolsters. Size: Three-inches long. Condition: Fine. Showing light age wear and patina. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $800

33073 Marsh Brothers Cutlery Gentlemans Folding Knife. The scarce gentlemans antique folding knife with three blades, the primary blade with swivel German silver crossguard which falls into position when blade is opened. German silver bolsters. Ivory gripscales held in place by three rivets. Primary 3 1/4-inch blade marked: Marsh/Bros & Cos./ Celebrated/Cutlery. Condition: Good to very good. Blades showing light wear but are tight. Gripscales with age wear and patina. Estimate: $1,200-$1,800 Starting Bid: $600


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33074 Early English Bowie Knife by Woodhead & Hartley, Sheffield c. 1847-48. Having an 8 3/8-inch clip-point blade with ricasso marked:Woodhead & Hartley/36 Howard Street/Sheffield. Ovoid German silver crossguard. German silver grip with elephant ivory scales held in place by 6 German silver rivets. Coffin hilt pommel adorned with an American eagle and 13 stars. No scabbard. Condition: Very good to excellent. Blade showing light wear and minor rust spotting. Hilt with light wear and mellow patina. Estimate: $5,000-$7,000 Starting Bid: $4,000 33075 California Gold Rush Table-Top Set of Gold Scales by Tradition from the Trading Post at Washington Flat, California. The table top set of gold assayers scales, comprising an adjustable brass balance beam scale mounted on a wooden base with single drawer containing a wood block rack containing seven different brass counterweight bowls ranging in weight from 1/4 oz. to 1 lb. One brass balance tray and weights marked: C.C.S./1859. Wooden block marked: Charpenter/A Paris [with crown proof above].By tradition, this item by was purchased by a Dr. G. P. Cooper at Angels Camp, California in 1915 from the Richards/Forsyth family. Condition: Very good. Showing period age wear and patina. Left side panel of wooden base missing. Period staining to wooden base. Estimate: $500-$600 Starting Bid: $250

33076 Unique and Historic 19th-Century California Strong Box. The 19th-century California security strong box of riveted sheet iron construction. Hand forged handles. Unique internal lock mechanism with seven-pointed star on lid with pin operated key in addition to external hasps for padlocks. Reported to have once been the property of a trading post and stagecoach station owned by the Forsythe family, located at Washington Flat between Angels Camp and Murphys in the California gold country. Size: 22-inches long X 16-inches wide X 13-inches high. Condition: Good. Showing age wear and patina with generous traces of original blue paint. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Starting Bid: $750

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33077 Rare Colt Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver. Serial no. 3007, .31 caliber, 5-inch octagonal barrel with two-line New York address. 5-shot cylinder. Round cylinder stops. Case-hardened hammer and frame. Silver-plated brass squareback triggerguard and gripstrap assembly. Varnished walnut one-piece grips. Condition: Good. Barrel and cylinder showing grey age patina with scattered light pitting and wear overall. Traces of case-hardening remaining on hammer and frame. Two screws with marred slots. Triggerguard and gripstrap retaining approximately 60-70% finish with age patina. Grips with losses to finish and wear overall. Action good. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000 Starting Bid: $5,000

33078 Rare Gold Rush Era Holster and Belt Ensemble for a Colt Baby Dragoon Revolver. The hand-tooled leather slim jim holster made specifically for the Colt Baby Dragoon revolver with a five-inch barrel. Single belt loop. Sold together with matching gun belt with double buckles and billets. Condition: Holster very good, showing wear and light checking. Interior with remnants of original chamois lining. Some period alterations to triggerguard area and minor seam repairs. Belt is good with overall wear and minor tear present. Rivets may be later replacements. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,500


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33079 Exceptional Cased Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver. Serial no. 309559/E, .31 caliber, 6-inch octagonal barrel with single line New York address. Beautifully factory scroll-engraved barrel, flats of rammer, wedge, frame [with engraved Colts Patent], hammer, backstrap and triggerguard. Blued finish. 5-shot cylinder with hold-up scene. Varnished deluxe burl walnut grips. Contained in a brass-bound, keyed, American rosewood French fitted maroon velvet-lined partitioned case, together with following accessories: flatside combo lacquered copper flask with two compartments for ball and caps, the only pattern flask that will fit in this case; 250 count green label Eley cap tin; key; sealed packet of skin cartridges for .31/100 caliber; brass Colts Patent two-cavity bullet mold; mint nipple wrench and lead ball supply. A common model in decidedly uncommon condition with the bonus of factory engraving and cased in a deluxe style. Condition: Excellent to mint. Barrel retaining approximately 98% bright blue finish; 95+% on cylinder. Vibrant case-hardening. 50-60% silver wash remaining on gripstrap and triggerguard. Grips near mint with 99% varnish. Action tight and crisp. Case with light wear and scratches. Right corner with missing corner bottom wedge. Accessories are all excellent with light wear present. Flask with 85% lacquer and gilt finish. Estimate: $86,000-$90,000 Starting Bid: $79,000


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33080 Exceptional Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver. c. 1855 Serial no. 107589, .31 caliber, 4-inch octagonal barrel with two-line New York address. Blued finish. Case-hardened lever, hammer and frame. Stagecoach cylinder scene. Silver-plated brass triggerguard and gripstrap assembly. Contained in original partitioned burgundy velvet-lined factory walnut case, together with eagle powder flask, shellacked block of cartridges, two-cavity bullet mold, screwdriver, ball supply and Cox japanned cap tin. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 90-95% finish with light wear to cylinder and some relief edges. Crisp cylinder scene. Vibrant case-hardening. Silver-plated gripstrap assembly with age patina. Grips excellent. Action crisp. Case with light wear overall. Lining worn at muzzle area. Accoutrements with light wear overall. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $10,000

33081 Scarce Massachusetts Militia-Marked U.S. Colt Second Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver. c. 1850-51 Serial no. 10189, .44 caliber, 7 1/2-inch part-round/ part-octagonal barrel with New York address. Case-hardened lever, hammer and frame. Left side of frame marked: Colts/Patent/U.S. Texas Ranger and Indian fight scene on cylinder, also marked: Model U.S.M.R. Rectangular cylinder stop slots. Brass squareback triggerguard and gripstrap assembly, the bottom marked: G/MS [Massachusetts]. Standard walnut grips with crisp JCB and WAT inspectors cartouches [see Flayderman 5B-025, page 85]. Approximately total manufactured 2,700. Condition: Very good. Metal showing even, mottled grey-brown age patina with scattered light spotting overall. Cylinder scene present. Slight traces of silvered case-hardening remaining. Grips excellent with light wear and minor marks. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $5,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $4,750

33082 Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver. Serial no. 18156, .44 caliber, 7 1/2-inch barrel with single-line New York address. Blued finish. Case-hardened lever, hammer and frame. Two-line Colts Patent dates. Silver-plated triggerguard and gripstrap assembly. Left side of triggerguard stamped: M. Varnished walnut grips. Condition: Very good. Barrel assembly retaining approximately 35-40% finish with scattered flaking and wear overall. Cylinder retaining strong scene but showing a grey-brown patina, with minor pitting and light tracking line. Lever, hammer and frame retaining slight traces of case-hardening, mostly in protected areas, the remainder with grey-brown patina. Triggerguard and gripstrap assembly retaining approximately 10-15% silver finish, the remainder with brass patina. Grips retaining approximately 80-85% original varnish with wear to relief edges, minor nicks and large chip to right toe. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $3,500

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33083 Cased, Gustav Young Engraved Colt Second Model 1855 Root Side-Hammer Pocket Revolver. This excellent Colt is pictured in The Book of Colt Engraving. Serial no. 2016, .28 caliber, 3 -inch octagonal barrel with Hartford address and pointing hand motif. Blued finish. Cabin and Indian cylinder scene. Finely Gustav Young factory scroll-engraved throughout. Case-hardened lever, side-hammer and trigger. Spur trigger. Varnished burlwood one-piece wraparound grip. Contained in original keyed factory walnut, burgundy velvet lined, partitioned case together with Colt powder flask, brass Colts Patent two-cavity bullet mold, Eley blue label cap tin, cleaning rod, L tool and bullet supply. Ex. - Greg Lampe Collection. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 95% finish to barrel and frame. Cylinder, with excellent scene showing a dark, gray/brown patina. Grips excellent. Action crisp. Case and accoutrements with light wear and patina. Minor hairline crack in lid. Estimate: $15,000-$25,000 Starting Bid: $15,000

33084 Cased Colt Model 1855 Root Side-Hammer Pocket Revolver together with Accessories. Serial no. 621, .28 caliber, 3 -inch octagonal barrel with Hartford address and pointing finger motif. Blued finish. Cylinder with cabin and Indian fight scene. Case-hardened lever, hammer and trigger. Varnished walnut grips. Contained in original factory walnut, navy blue velvet-lined partitioned case together with accessories including: shell pattern pistol powder flask, Colts Patent brass two-cavity bullet mold and green label Eley cap tin. Condition: Fine to excellent. Retaining approximately 60-65% finish, the barrel, cylinder showing wear and patina. Some vibrant case-hardening remaining on hammer. Main spring unmounted and needs to be set back in place. Grips are excellent. Case with light wear and minor marks. Wear to lining at front sight location. Some partitions loose. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $3,000


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33085 Cased Colt Model 1855 3A Side-Hammer Pocket Percussion Revolver with Accessories. Serial no. 714, .31 caliber, 3 -inch octagonal barrel with address reading: Colts Pt. Address Col. Colt/1855 Hartford, Ct. U.S.A. Blued finish. Casehardened lever and hammer. Fluted 5-shot cylinder. Spur trigger. Varnished one-piece walnut grip. Contained in factory dark green velvet-lined partitioned keyed walnut case together with the following accessories: Colt eagle & shield powder flask, Colts patent two-cavity bowleg .31 caliber bullet mold, cleaning rod, fine Eley Bros. 250 ct. green label japanned cap tin, block packet of Colt skin cartridges and single ball. This model Root was the first to accept a .31 caliber projectile, the earlier issues being of .28 caliber. Approximately 1350 of this model were manufactured. Perhaps only 2-3 in this state of preservation. Condition: Excellent to mint. Retaining approximately 97-98% finish with slight wear to some relief edges. Vibrant case-hardening. Mint grips. Action crisp. Case and accessories excellent with light storage and handling wear. Estimate: $25,000-$30,000 Starting Bid: $25,000

33086 Cased Colt 4th Model 1855 Root Percussion Pocket Revolver with Accessories. Serial no. 2257, .31 caliber, 3 -inch octagonal barrel with two-line Hartford address. Blued finish. Case-hardened lever and hammer. 5-shot fluted cylinder. Spur trigger. Varnished one-piece walnut grip. Contained in keyed original factory deep green velvet-lined partitioned rosewood case together with the following accessories: eagle on hummock powder flask with no Colts patent; Colt cartridge works packet of .31 caliber skin cartridges with pull wire intact; straight-leg two-cavity Colts Patent .31 caliber bullet mold; flat screwdriver/spacer tool and 100 capacity green label Eley cap tin with 95% of the label. Case with vacant brass escutcheon on lid. For the advanced Colt collector who appreciates true rarity. Condition: Excellent to mint. Retaining approximately 99% original blue finish with fully vibrant case colors on rammer and hammer. Mint varnished walnut grip. Action crisp. Case with light wear and minor chip to veneer on lower right corner. Accessories excellent to mint. Estimate: $30,000-$35,000 Starting Bid: $29,000

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33087 Exceptional Cased Colt Model 5A Root Pocket Percussion Revolver with Accessories. Serial no. 2892, .31 caliber, 4 -inch round barrel with two-line New York address. Blued finish. Case-hardened lever and hammer. Fluted cylinder. Spur trigger. Varnished walnut grip. Contained in an American walnut partitioned case. Original deep burgundy velvet lining with the following accessories: a key, steel cleaning rod with brass head; .31 caliber eagle and shield flask, spacer tool; two-cavity bowleg .31 caliber Colts Patent bullet mold; 250 count blue label Eley Bros. cap tin with original mottled paper wrapper intact and lead ball supply. A superior cased example of this model revolver. Condition: Excellent showing limited use. 30-inch barrels show 99% contrasting bold figure. Refreshed barrel varnish. Left barrel shows a repaired dent. Excellent bright bores. 28-inch barrels show 99% contrasting bold figure. Refreshed barrel varnish. Right barrel shows a two inch area of slight deformity near the muzzle. Left barrel shows a slight dent. Action shows 99% of mostly bold case colors. Triggerguard shows 85-90% bluing with some losses to the tang. End of tang is proud of stock. Stock shows numerous light marks. 30-inch fore-end shows a few light marks and a small patch of slight crazing. 28-inch foreend shows a few light marks and some impressions at the rear. Both fore-end irons and furniture show 90-95% case colors. Estimate: $25,000-$30,000 Starting Bid: $25,000

33088 Cased Gustav Young Factory Engraved Colt Second Model 1855 Root Side-Hammer Pocket Revolver Belonging to Amos Stellenwerf. Serial no. 26484, .28 caliber, 3 -inch octagonal barrel with Hartford address. Fully scroll-engraved. Blued finish. Case-hardened lever, hammer and trigger. 5-shot unfluted cylinder with cabin and Indian scene. Engraved screws. One-piece wraparound ivory grips. Contained in original factory deluxe rosewood, dark violet velvet lined partitioned presentation case together with accompanying accessories including: Colt eagle flask, James Dixon & Son marked pewter oiler, L tool, Colts Patent two-cavity bullet mold, Eleys cap tin and bullet supply. Top of lid with German silver escutcheon engraved: Amos Stellenwerf. Case with German silver reinforcement corner bands. Mr. Stellenwerf was a prominent innkeeper who operated the Lake House in the south shore area of Islip, Long Island. His establishment was opened in 1856 and was easily accessible via the Southside Railroad [later the Long Island Railroad], had bath houses on the lake and was known for its excellent cuisine. Amos Stellenwerfs daughter, Louise, married Thomas Worth, a noted artist with Currier and Ives, who depicted the Lake house in a Currier & Ives print of the period. Later,

the Lakehouse was converted to an estate known as Brookwood Hall, then an orphanage and finally as Brookwood Mansion where it currently serves as the home of the Islip Art Museum, Islip Arts Council and other Islip Town offices. Sold together with a provenance file including copies of photos of Stellenwerf; an engraving of the Lake House; a Currier & Ives print of the Lake House; a Civil War period photo of the Lake House; a copy of the dinner menu and a photo image of the site as it appeared in 1999. Condition: Fine to excellent. Retaining approximately 85% finish on frame and barrel; 50% on cylinder with 100% cylinder scene. Grips excellent with mellow age patina. Action crisp. Case with light wear and minor losses to veneer. No key present. Accessories: oiler fine; screwdriver 70% blue; Root flask with minor dents; cap tin with 90% lacquer/60% label; Root bullet mold with 40% blue; assorted bullets fine. Estimate: $12,500-$17,500 Starting Bid: $12,500


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33089 Rare Double-Cased Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolvers with Accessories. Serial nos. 12185 & 27450, .36 caliber, 7 -inch barrels with New York addresses. Blued finish. Case-hardened levers, frames and hammers. Brass triggerguard and gripstrap assemblies. Varnished walnut one-piece grips. Number 12185 with inscription on butt reading: H.H. Langdon. The handsome pair of navies contained in rare American navy blue velvet-lined partitioned mahogany double case with presentation inscription on lid escutcheon reading: Presented to /Lieut. J.H. Bailey/Quartermaster 1st. U.S. Hussars/by the Provost Guard/ Under His Command/ January 30th, 1864. Revolver ensemble contained together with the following accessories: a Colts .36 caliber eagle & shield over flags and cannon powder flask which retains over 95% lacquer and flashing; two green label 250 count Eley cap tins; two Colt Cartridge Works .36 caliber skin packets for the Revolving Belt Pistol. Both are unopened and have the wire pulls; a near mint blued nipple wrench; a mint iron two-cavity Colts Patent bullet mold, and extra hammer, a rare paper cartridge with legend Colts printed on wrapper and finally an NRA Silver Medal from a regional show. Nearly impossible to replicate this fabulous ensemble today. Condition: Both are excellent. Both retaining approximately 95% bright blue finish, both have excellent bores and vibrant case-hardening. Backstraps and triggerguards with hints of original silver wash. Excellent to mint grips. Actions are crisp. Case excellent with light handling and storage wear. Lining with light wear. Accessories are all excellent to mint. Estimate: $70,000-$90,000 Starting Bid: $65,000

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33090 Cased Deluxe Factory Engraved Presentation Colt Model 1862 Police Pocket Percussion Revolver. Serial no. 14303, .36 caliber, 6 -inch barrel with single-line New York address. Deluxe factory engraved in fine scroll with coverage on muzzle, barrel, breech, cylinder, frame, hammer, backstrap and triggerguard. Backstrap with presentation inscription reading: Prof. J. D. Butler/From Colts P. F. A. M.[Patent Firearms Manufacturing ] Co. Blued finish. Case-hardened lever and hammer. Rare original factory deluxe mother-of-pearl grips [only known on about 4-5 percussion Colts of any model]. Contained in a keyed, purple velvet-lined, unique American maple partitioned case with rosewood trim. The inner lid with rare stamped foil border found on only the most deluxe of cases. Case includes the following accessories: 200 count green label Eley tin; .36 caliber two-cavity Colts Patent bullet mold; nipple wrench; Colts Patent eagle powder flask with .36 caliber charger; two Colt marked packets of skin cartridges and lead ball supply. A rare and amazing cased presentation Colt Police revolver. Condition: Excellent to mint. Barrel retaining approximately 90% finish; cylinder 40%; blue-grey case-hardening. Grips near mint. Action crisp. Case with light age wear, interior and accessories excellent. Estimate: $125,000-$150,000 Starting Bid: $125,000

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33091 Rare Colt Model 1871-72 Open-Top Prototype Single Action Revolver. A prototype with an assembly number 3 only on the loading gate. .44 centerfire caliber. 7 -inch barrel with New York U.S. America address. German silver front sight. Early pattern rifling. British proofs on the cylinder and left side of barrel lug. Blued finish. Brilliant casehardened hammer, frame and loading gate. Navy size gripstrap. Original one-piece ivory grips. Sold together with a 1985 letter from Greg Martin to a collector describing this gun and its collector origins. Finer than any known standard issue 1871-72 Open-top .44. Stunning! Condition: Excellent to mint. Ex Martin B. Retting Collection Estimate: $140,000-$150,000 Starting Bid: $130,000

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33093 French Second Model LeMat Percussion Revolver. Serial no. 1386, .42/.63 caliber, 6 3/4-inch octagonal .42 caliber barrel, the top flat marked: Col. Le Mat Bte s g d g Paris. .63 caliber barrel beneath. Hammer with barrel selective switch. Loading lever on left side of barrel. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips. Lanyard loop. Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 15-20% finish, the remainder showing scattered spotting and light pitting with grey patina present. Grips with light wear and minor bruises. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $5,000

33092 Rare Butterfield Army Model Percussion Revolver. Serial no. 245, .41 caliber, 7-inch octagonal barrel with dovetailed front sight. Blued finish. Case-hardened lever. Topstrap marked: Butterfields/Patent Dec. 11th. 1855/Philada. Nickelplated brass frame. 5-shot cylinder. Self-priming cocking mechanism that applies the cap to nipple by cocking the hammer. Cap supply in column threaded at bottom of frame. Varnished walnut grips [see Flayderman 7A-017, page 355]. Government contract for 2,280 but only 640 manufactured. A rare and unique percussion revolver. Condition: Fine to excellent. Retaining approximately 50-60% finish with scattered flaking and losses. Remainder with grey-brown age patina. Some vibrant case-hardening remaining on lever. Light tracking line on cylinder. Grips with light wear and scratches. Action crisp. Estimate: $7,000-$9,000 Starting Bid: $3,500

33095 No lot 33096 Roll of Uncut Original Cap Ribbons Civil War Era Side-Wheeler SS Republic. A continuous uncut roll of four complete original black silk cap ribbons from the 19th century United States commercial steamer SS Republic. Each example with the embroidered legend: SS Republic flanked with the images of an American Flag and the navy blue pennant of the United States Lines. Built in 1853 in Baltimore, Maryland, she spent her early years as a merchant vessel on the Baltimore to Charleston route, taking goods and passengers from the north, to plantations in the south. Under the name SS Tennessee, she ran the first passenger service between New York and Central America. During the California gold rush, the ship served the passenger route between Vera Cruz and New Orleans. At the outbreak of the Civil War, the ship became a confederate blockade runner that never made it out of the harbor. Once the Union army captured the harbor at New Orleans, she became a Union warship. After the battle of Mobile Bay in September of 1864 she was renamed the U.S.S. Mobile. After the Civil War the ship was damaged in a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and determined unseaworthy. She was purchased at auction, repaired, renamed the SS Republic and put into service again. She made four more voyages before her final ill-fated trip, sinking off the coast of Georgia during a hurricane October 23, 1865, along with $400,000 treasure of gold coins which were recovered by a salvage team in 2003. These ribbons and other Civil War artifacts related to the battle of Mobile Bay were once part of the collection of Lt. Commander Louis Ashfield Kimberly, (later admiral), the executive officer of the USS Hartford, the flagship of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut victor and hero of the battle of Mobile Bay. The ribbons were handed down through heirs to the present owners today. Captain Percival Drayton, commanding officer of the USS Hartford spoke glowingly of Commander Kimberly: ...I am indebted not only for the fine example of coolness and self possession which he set to those around him, but for the excellent condition to which he brought everything belonging to the fighting department of the ship, in consequence of which there was no confusion anywhere, even when from the terrible slaughter at some of the guns, it might have been looked for. Condition: Fine. One example with minor stains, the remainder near mint. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500 33097 No lot

33094 Rare and Historic Commemorative Souvenir Box from The Naval Battle of Mobile Bay. The historic and unique commemorative Civil War era souvenir box. Hand-carved from a wooden splinter from a broken ship timber of the USS Hartford, damaged during the Battle of Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. The lid bearing a bone oval escutcheon, scrimshawed with a pictorial naval scene, depicting the famous engagement between the federal flagship, sloop USS Hartford and the Confederate ram, CSS Tennessee. Escutcheon held in place by six star-shaped steel pins. Hand-made tiny brass hinges. The inside lid with printed text on an octagonal paper label reading: From One of the/Timbers of the Hartford/a Splinter torn by 100pdr/shell-fired by Tennessee./August 5, 1864/Battle of Mobile Bay. Dimensions: 3 1/4-inches long X 1 3/4-inches high X 3/4-inch thick. According to consignor, this box originated from his ancestor Commander Louis Ashfield Kimberly, the executive officer of the USS Hartford during the Battle of Mobile Bay. Condition: Excellent with light age wear and patina. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $2,000

33098 Rare Civil War Wooden Confederate Army Canteen from Chickamauga Battlefield. The wooden Confederate Army canteen. with steel re-enforcement straps. Plug hole covered over with period leather patch. Obverse with museum paper tag reading: Cedar Canteen/Confederate/Found on Chickamauga/Battlefield. Carved inscription on obverse reading: J. Naler. Size: 7 1/2-inches wide X 2 1/2-inches thick. Condition: Very good. Wood a bit dry from age with loosening of staves. A very good example of a rare Confederate accoutrement. No strap. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000

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33099 Rare and Historic Engraved Second Model J.H. Dance and Brothers Confederate Dragoon Percussion Revolver Exhibited at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1942. Script engraved serial no. 164 [on butt, frame, barrel lug and cylinder, number stamped on top of loading lever], .44 caliber, 8-inch rifled octagonal barrel with front sight dovetailed at muzzle. Hammer with notch in front lip which functions as a rear sight. Six-shot cylinder. Steel frame made without cylinder recoil shields, a unique design feature of most Dance revolvers. Frame with unique engraved zig-zag border. Sides of hammer engraved with Masonic eye and arrow motifs. Case-hardened lever and frame. Brass triggerguard and gripstrap assembly. Rare one-piece beveled ebony grips inlaid with a last quarter moon Masonic emblem of German silver, a known symbol used by the Knights of the Golden Circle. This emblem symbolized the tearing down of an old structure to prepare the way for a new one, in this case, the regional collective belief in slavery that could not coexist with Union abolitionist policies. KGC members possessed a core level discontent with the existing federal government and wished to create a new country with a pro-slavery agenda. The quality and features of this revolver suggest the owner had affiliation with The Knights of the Golden Circle during the Civil War. Other examples such as serial no. 294 are also adorned with Masonic emblems. Only one other existing Dance is known to have been engraved, that being No. 172., and it is crudely punch engraved, probably after it left the factory. This rare revolver is sold together with an associated unmarked two-cavity steel bullet mold in .44 caliber, possibly made by the Dance company. The Knights of the Golden Circle, founded by George W. L. Bickley of Cincinnati, Ohio in 1854, originally promoted the invasion of Mexico and the West Indies with the idea of annexing these areas and extending American pro-slavery interests. These efforts failed and with the outbreak of the Civil War the organization shifted its aims to the support of the confederate government with many castles or chapters created in Texas. At its zenith, there were 32 chapters of the KGC in Texas. Confederate Ranger Ben McCulloch led a group of confederate cavalry, 150 who were members of the KGC in a raid on the Union arsenal in San Antonio. Union general David Twiggs, a southern sympathizer, surrendered to the secessionists led by Captain Baylor and McCulloch rather than turn over the Alamo to his successor Carlos A. Waite. Twiggs was charged with treason. KGC members also figured in

the temporary takeover of southern New Mexico in 1861; the burning of pro-Union Newspaper The Alamo Express and General H. H. Sibleys 1862 New Mexico Campaign to bring that state into the confederate fold. The Dance firm started manufacturing firearms in 1862 and modeled their revolvers after the famous Colt Dragoon. The men who worked for this company were granted exemption from military service by the state because the need for firearms was so great. The J.H. Dance & Brothers factory, located in East Columbia, Texas, manufactured firearms exclusively for the Confederate States government. In December 1863, the workshop was relocated farther inland to Anderson, Texas, far from the Brazos river for fear that General Nathaniel Banks Union gunboats would bombard it. Only 325 to 500 revolvers were manufactured by this firm. The Dance factory did not have a consistent method for serializing their revolvers. There are two different guns with serial no. 164, this example and another with stamped numbers. There were also two serial no. 48 revolvers and examples marked only with initials [JB] and another marked only with a series of dots. This made almost every example unique in some way. After the Civil War, Owners of Dance revolvers continued to make history in Texas, not the least of whom was gunfighter Bill Longley who owned serial no. 4 and was known to have killed approximately 31 men [see Dance & Brothers: Texas Gunmakers of the Confederacy by Gary Wiggins]. This rare Confederate revolver was included as part of the historic John E. Parsons exhibit of fine Colt and related percussion revolvers at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, February 4th, 1942 to May 3, 1942. It is depicted in plate 33, number 99 of that rare catalog. It is one of the finest Confederate revolvers in existence today. Condition: Very good to fine. Even, brown patina overall with scattered spots of light pitting. Blade of front sight and lower half of wedge screw missing. Safety pins on cylinder very good. Brass triggerguard and gripstrap assembly with mellow age patina. Grips with minor wear and marks but retaining varnish. Action crisp. Bullet mold with wear and brown patina. Estimate: $65,000-$85,000 Starting Bid: $50,000

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33100 Rare and Historic Presentation We Never Surrender Civil War Model 1850 Staff & Field Officers Sword by W. Clauberg, Presentation Inscribed to Captain Thomas Hardeman from Company F, 55th Kentucky Mounted Infantry, with Battle Honors. 32 -inch slightly curved blade, the left side etched with panoplies of arms, floral scrolls, interlocking U.S. monogram and a panoply of flags. Single wide fuller. Ricasso marked: W. Clauberg/Solingen. Right side with gladius flanked by garlands and boughs, a panoply of arms, bold legend in Old English reading: We Never Surrender surrounded by floral scrolls, below a U.S. monogram and a panoply of flags. Four different patriotic eagle motifs grace the sides of the blade. Top of back edge etched with floral meander and bearing legend: Iron Proof. Gold-gilded brass hilt, the front guard pierced with a finely rendered American eagle surrounded with ornate floral scrolls and roped borders. Handsome and unique eaglehead quillon. The back edge of knucklebow with shaft of wheat. Silverplated relief cast grip, the left side with sculpted scrolls surrounding a ruby-red transparent oval cabochon. Right side adorned with a deep-relief Goddess of Liberty under a cluster of stars and holding a Union shield. The pommel depicts an American eagle surrounded by deeply carved floral scrolls and capped with an ornate three-tiered oval, the rouletted outer ring mounted with 16 ruby-colored stones and topped with a transparent deep red oval cabochon. The fine German Silver scabbard bears the presentation inscription: Presented to Capt. Thos. Hardeman/By Co. F. 55th Ky. M. I. Also inscribed with the following battle honors: Round Mountain, Woodbury, Aug. 28th 62. Stone River./ Jan. 25th 63, Graysville, Chickamauga,/Browns Ferry, Tunnel Hill, Rockey Face Ridge/Resaca, New Hope Church. Finely cast three dimensional gilt brass mountings, the throat with delicate floral scrolls, the top ring mount with finely detailed American eagle, pierced and surrounded by an oval frame of floral scrolls and topped with a ring mount in the form of a sea serpent with a twist hanging ring. The central ring mount depicts a sculpted and pierced panoply of flags with a reprise of the serpent and ring mount motif. The lower mount with a Union soldier in relief, flanked with American flags and surrounded by a roped border with roped lacework above. The drag is an ornate scroll, pierced with grape leaves and inner roped border. All are gilt finished. A beautiful and well appointed officers Civil War presentation sword from a documented owner who was wounded in action and bearing the inscribed record of his participation in many historic battles. Captain Thomas Hardeman rose quickly through the ranks of the 23rd Kentucky from December of 1861 through October of 1864 and was cited for gallant conduct at Chickamauga. During his term with the 23rd, Hardeman saw action in most every encounter with the enemy to include the battle honors inscribed on this sword. He was eventually wounded by gunshot at Dallas, Georgia during the Atlanta campaign and discharged for disability. After recovery, he was commissioned an officer in Company F of the 55th Kentucky Mounted Infantry. Unlike most presentation swords, this one appears to have been proudly carried by Hardeman in the field, the remainder of the war. The 55th Kentucky Mounted Infantry regiment was raised under special authority from the war department and was organized at Covington, Kentucky in November of 1864. On the Saltville expedition it performed good and efficient service and was favorably mentioned by the commanding general, among other troops in his division, for gallant bearing in the face of the enemy. Condition: Good to very good. Blade showing wear and grey patina with tiny light spots of pitting present but with all of its etched motifs showing. The hilt with wear to gilt and age patina present. The hilt and scabbard mounts showing surface wear, aged patina and generous amounts of original gold gilt finish. Estimate: $10,000-$20,000 Starting Bid: $7,000

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33101 Late 19th or Early 20th Century French Military Ammunition Caisson. The wood and metal military ammunition caisson with locking hasps and carrying loops on each end. Paper label attached to inner lid reading:Cartouches Mdle 1886 [with entries for 1906, 1907]. Two separate partitions with metal divider. Size: 41-inches long X 22-inches wide X 18 1/2-inches high. Condition: Good. Metal showing remnants of grey finish on rim under lid with age wear and patina overall. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500

33102 Spanish Single-Shot Officers Percussion Pistol by Paulino Aretio. .70 caliber, 6 5/8-inch blued barrel with cannon muzzle, molded dentate bands and faceted breech. Rear-skirted nipple bolster with bullseye side inlay. Top of barrel profusely inlaid with silver scrolls, the faceted breech inlaid with silver legend: Fabricado En Eibar/Por Paulino Aretio/El Ano De 1858. Halfcock safety. Breechblock, lockplate, hammer, triggerguard and ovoid buttplate decorated en suite. Finely checkered walnut stock with German silver wedge escutcheons and shell pattern wedge. Lanyard ring. Swivel ramrod. Condition: Very good as refinished. Retaining approximately 75-80% of a reblued finish with scattered light pitting visible beneath blue. Minor wear to relief edges. Wood very good with light wear and minor marks. Action crisp. Estimate: $1,200-$1,800 Starting Bid: $600

33103 Extremely Rare and Possibly the Only Pair of Fine American Percussion Pistols by H. Midnight, Philadelphia, Pa. and Egg Harbor, New Jersey. .36 caliber, 6 3/8inch browned octagonal barrels with top flat marked: E. Midnight. Dovetailed front sight. Case-hardened breechblocks numbered 1 & 2. Key adjustable rear sight. Snail type nipple bolsters with rear skirt. Scroll-engraved tang. Coinsilver oval thumbpiece escutcheons. Scroll-engraved back action locks and hammers. Varnished walnut stocks with sub-relief checkered panels with scrolled borders. Rounded ovoid pommels with engraved oval escutcheons. Engraved German silver furniture. Steel wedges. A wonderful set of pistols with typical Philadelphia flair. Sold together with large binder containing the detailed history of Midnight as a gunsmith as well as his service as a Union soldier. Edward Mittnach [Midnight] immigrated to the United States in 1852 from Bremen, Germany. He and his wife Fredericka began their new life in Ward 6 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where Midnight worked as a gunsmith. His excellent work is well represented by this set of high quality pistols. Besides his obvious skills as a gun-maker, Midnight had a military history as well, being drafted at the age 44 into the Union Army and served as a private, Co. B, 11th New Jersey Infantry from Oct. 11, 1864 to May 30, 1865. He fought in the Battle of Petersburg among others and was cited for heroism and gallantry, being wounded while rescuing one of his comrades. Later census records after the Civil War show Midnight continued his profession as gunsmith in Egg Harbor, New Jersey. He remained in business at 52 Philadelphia Ave. until he died in 1913. Sold together with large comprehensive file on Midnights history. Condition: The only guns we have ever seen by this maker. Both guns are excellent to nearly new showing most all of their original barrel browning and case-hardening colors. Wood excellent with minor marks. Action on both pistols is excellent. Estimate: $5,000-$10,000 Starting Bid: $5,000


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33104 Extremely Rare, Factory Engraved & Silver Plated, Cased Sharps Breechloading Single-Shot Percussion Pistol with Accoutrements. NSNV, .36 caliber, 5 -inch blued round barrel with dovetailed front sight. Coined edge bands at muzzle and front of frame. Factory scroll-engraved frame and hammer. Silverplated frame and breech-block. Drop-block action. Varnished burl-wood grips. Oval pommel cap with coined edge. Button finial with coined edge. Contained in a factory Prussian-blue felt-lined walnut case together with cleaning rod, wooden rammer, single-cavity bullet mold, wrench and lacquered cap tin [see Sharps Firearms by Frank Sellers, p. 115]. With Sharps being one of the most famous names in all of American Arms collecting, this offering should not be overlooked by the advanced

collector or curator. It is the only factory cased and engraved pistol of this type that we have ever encountered and worthy of the finest collection of rare Antique American Firearms. Condition: Fine to excellent. Barrel retaining approximately 60 - 70% finish mixed with brown patina. Hammer, frame and action retaining approximately 50-60% finish with scattered wear and flaking present. Breech lever spring on bottom of barrel broken. Grips excellent with slightest wear. Pommel cap with brown patina. Action fine. Case with light wear overall. Lining with minor soiling. Accoutrements with light wear and flaking of finish. Estimate: $10,000-$20,000 Starting Bid: $10,000

33105 Rare and Unique Sharps Factory Conversion Breechloading Single-Shot Pistol/ Rifle. Serial no. 160, .40 caliber, 27-inch round barrel with a dovetailed front sight and adjustable rear elevation sight. Coined edge band at breech. Case-hardened conversion breechblock with side hammer and lever. Tang-mounted peep sight base with sight not present. Inside left side plate marked: 903/160. Plate marked: C. Sharps & Co. Philada, Pa. Checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and fore-end. Nickel-plated fore-end cap, rear fore-end ferrule, patchbox and buttplate. Oval pistol-grip cap with coined edge and screw finial [see Sharps Firearms by Sellers, page 110]. This example of a factory conversion is the only one of its type that we have seen or cataloged.

Condition: Fine. Barrel with mottled gray-brown patina mixed with faded brown finish. Vibrant case-hardening on hammer, frame and breechblock. Wood excellent with light wear and minor marks. Action crisp. Possibly the only Sharps factory conversion rifle in existence and the only one we have examined. A prize for the finest Sharps Collection. Estimate: $5,000-$10,000 Starting Bid: $4,000

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33106 Rare European Folding Pinfire Harmonica Pistol by A. Jarre. Serial no. 110, .30 caliber, 2 1/2-inch folding horizontal 6-barrel cluster marked: A. Jarre/Bte S.G.D.G. Nickel-plated finish. Ebony grips. A unique firearms curiosa. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 90-95% finish with scattered flaking and losses present. Grips with light wear. Action good. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $3,000

33107 Extremely Rare U.S. Spencer M1860 Navy Rifle. Serial no. 189, .52 caliber, 30-inch blued barrel with copper blade front and folding ladder rear sights. Bayonet lug under the muzzle. Six twist rifling. Top of breech Boston address and 1860 patent date. Case-hardened receiver and iron mountings. Full length walnut stock with iron tip and three barrel bands. Sling swivels at middle band and under buttstock. No martial markings observed. See Marcot, Spencer Repeating Firearms pg 124 for photo of Navy rifle muzzle. See also pg. 184 for photo of bayonet with serial no. 189. According to Roy Marcot 100% of these rifles went to the Navy. Total purchase by U.S. Navy was 709 muskets of this pattern. Very few have survived. Condition: Very good retaining approximately 30-40% finish especially in protected areas, the balance thinning to a brown patina. Patches of pitting at breech, receiver and lower tang. Traces of silvered case-hardening remain mixed with dark patina. Dark bore with distinct rifling. Action crisp. Well-preserved magazine removes easily. Estimate: $2,000-$4,000 Starting Bid: $1,000

33108 Colt Model 1861 Navy Conversion Revolver. Serial no. 32360, .38 caliber, 7 1/2-inch round barrel with ejector rod housing. Blued finish. Naval cylinder scene. Case-hardened hammer and frame. Two-line Colt patent dates on left side of frame. Brass triggerguard and gripstrap assembly. Varnished walnut grips. Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 25-40% finish with remainder showing grey-brown age patina and minor scratches. Strong cylinder scene. Some vibrant case-hardening. Grips are excellent with minor wear and dents. Action crisp. Estimate: $4,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $2,000

33109 Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver. Serial no. 14984, .36 caliber, 7 1/2-inch barrel with New York address. Blued finish. Cylinder with naval scene. Case-hardened hammer, lever and frame. Large brass triggerguard and gripstrap assembly. Front left triggerguard bow marked: 8. Varnished walnut one-piece grips. Condition: Excellent. Barrel assembly retaining approximately 70-80% finish mixed with brown age patina. Strong cylinder scene. Vibrant case-hardening present on hammer and frame. Triggerguard and gripstrap assembly with bright patina. Grips excellent with light wear present. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $6,500-$7,500 Starting Bid: $3,250


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33110 Hammond Bulldog Single-Shot Pocket Pistol by Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co. c. 1866-84. Serial no. 2761, .44 rimfire caliber, 4-inch blued barrel with German silver front sight and standard address, Case-hardened hammer, frame and knurled spur trigger. Factory checkered hard rubber grips. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 85-90% finish with scattered light wear and flaking present. Minor fading to case-hardening. Grips sun-faded. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $1,200-$1,800 Starting Bid: $600

33111 Scarce Boxed Patent Slocum Side-Loading Pocket Revolver by Brooklyn Arms Co. Serial no. 2640, .32 caliber, 3-inch blued barrel with post front sight. Nickel-plated scroll-engraved brass frame. Case-hardened hammer. Spur trigger. Rosewood grips. Contained in original partitioned dark green cardboard box with illustrated manufactures inner label depicting a profile of the firearm. Condition: Very good. Barrel and cylinder retaining approximately 55-60% finish mixed with brown patina. Frame with strong traces of nickel finish, mainly on topstrap and in protected areas. Grips excellent. Action crisp. Box with scuffs, repairs and minor soiling to interior. Estimate: $3,000-$4,000 Starting Bid: $1,500

33112 Engraved Marston Three-Barrel Pocket Pistol. .32 caliber, 4-inch blued, three-barrel cluster with engraved scalloped lines at breech. Right side with barrel selection switch. Floral-scrolled brass frame, the left side with legend reading: Wm. W. Marston/Patented/May 26, 1857/New York City. Case-hardened hammer. Spur trigger. Gutta percha grips. Condition: Very good. Barrel assembly retaining approximately 75-80% with scattered wear and fine scratches. Frame with mellow age patina. Grips excellent with light wear. Action excellent. Estimate: $4,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $2,000

33113 Remington Single-Shot Vest Pocket Pistol. Serial no. 1757, .41 caliber, 4-inch part round/part octagonal barrel. Blued finish. Fire-blued falling block action. Steel frame. Varnished walnut grips. Condition: Very good. Barrel retaining approximately 70-75% finish with scattered wear and flaking. 80-85% finish on breechblock. Frame with grey-brown age patina. Grips fine with light wear and minor marks. Action excellent. Estimate: $2,500-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,250

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33114 Remington-Elliot 4-Barrel Ring Trigger Derringer. Serial no. 22864, .32 caliber, 3 1/2-inch 4-barrel cluster with standard address. Nickel-plated finish. Ring trigger. Varnished rosewood grips. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 90-95% finish with scattered flaking and spotting on frame and gripstrap. Light muzzle wear. Grips with light wear and minor marks. Action good. Estimate: $1,200-$1,800 Starting Bid: $600

33115 American Arms Co. Over & Under Derringer c. 1866-78. Serial no. 2005, .32/.22 caliber, 3-inch swivel over and under blued barrel assembly. Standard barrel addresses. German silver sights. Silver-plated brass frame. Spur trigger. Case-hardened hammer and trigger. Rosewood grips [see Flayderman, 8A-006, page 463]. Less than 5,000 of this model were manufactured. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 90-95% finish with scattered wear and flaking on barrel assembly. Silver finish on frame showing age patina. Grips with light wear and bruises. Action excellent. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,000

33116 Moores Patent Firearms Co. No. 1 Derringer. Serial no. 2519, .41 caliber, 2 1/2-inch barrel with standard address and arrow engraved on sides. Bottom of barrel marked: Pat. Feb. 24 1863. Nickel-plated finish. Case-hardened hammer. Scroll-engraved brass frame. Spur trigger. Knuckle grip and knurled backstrap. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 75-80% finish with scattered light flaking and fine scratches present. Action crisp. Estimate: $2,500-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,250

33117 Moores Patent Firearms Co. No. 1 Derringer c. 1860-65. Serial no. 4078, .41 caliber, 2 1/2-inch barrel with standard address. Scroll-engraved barrel and brass frame with silver finish. Cross-hatched sliding barrel release button on right side. Spur trigger. Knuckle grip [see Flayderman, 8A-097, page 497]. Condition: Fine. Retaining approximately 15-20% silver finish, primarily on sides of barrel, the remainder with light age patina. Action very good. Estimate: $1,800-$2,000 Starting Bid: $900

33118 Scarce, Exhibition Engraved Gold-Gilt and Silver Finished Moore Spur Trigger Front-Loading Pocket Revolver. Serial no. 3073, .32 caliber, 3 -inch silver-finished barrel with scroll-engraved lug. In-the-White Cylinder with deep-relief etched woodland scene with forest and running stag. Case-hardened hammer and trigger. Sides of frame are finely engraved with pictorial bird and dog hunting scenes, the recoil shields with rays and stippled ground. Roped borders. Bottom of frame and butt with floral scrolls. Spur trigger. Birds head ivory grips. A simply outstanding presentation of embellishments. Back-strap with presentation inscription reading: John Wilson to John M. Furman, both of whom appear in New York City Directories in the Banking and Insurance Industries in the 1870s. Approximately 30,000 of this model were manufactured [see Flayderman 8A-093, p. 497]. Popular as a pocket protector with gamblers and businessmen, this example is possibly the finest known and worthy of the finest high-art gun collection . Condition: Excellent to near mint save for the slightest of handling marks and storage wear, retaining 99% original gold and silver finishes over high-grade embellishments. Grips are excellent. Estimate: $4,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $3,000


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33119 Rare and Exceptional Cased Bulldog Style Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 2670, .455 caliber, 4 3/8-inch barrel with address reading: Trenter London, probably a play on the name of famous English gunmaker: William Tranter [1816-1890]. This revolver is an outstanding example of a firearm as an art form. The barrel is profusely engraved with floral scrolls and highly detailed griffins, all embellished with deep, fire-blued panels. The topstrap, cylinder, sides of frame, bottom of trigger-guard and back-strap engraved en suite with scrolls, panoplies of arms, griffins and grotesque masks. The balance of metal surfaces are acid-etched and then heavily gold plated. Highly iridescent mother-of-pearl grips. Contained in original red felt-lined brown leather travel case with brass oval lid escutcheon, brass lock and strap loops. Accessories include pewter oiler, rosewood cleaning rod and 10 antique cartridges in an internal wooden block. Remnants of leather straps also included in case. A beautiful and unique high-art revolver. Condition: Excellent to mint, retaining approximately 98-99% fire gold gilt finish with minor crazing under barrel and on front of frame. Fire-blue finish is 99% dark and brilliant. Grips are mint. Action is crisp. Case and accessories fine to excellent with light age wear and patina. Estimate: $5,000-$10,000 Starting Bid: $5,000

33120 Volcanic Lever Action No. 1 Pocket Pistol by New Haven Arms Co. c. 1857-60. Serial no. 1483, .31 caliber, 3 1/2-inch blued barrel with standard post front sight. Barrel address reading: New Haven Conn. Patent Feb. 14, 1854. Brass frame with dovetailed rear sight. Ring lever. Case-hardened hammer and lever. Varnished walnut grips [see Flayderman 5K-014, p. 305]. Approximately 3,300 of this model were manufactured. Condition: Excellent. Barrel retaining approximately 50-60% finish with scattered flaking and losses overall. Frame with mellow untouched age patina. Grips excellent with light wear and marks. Action fine. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,000

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33121 Cased Engraved Colt New Line 22 Pocket Revolver. .22 caliber, Serial no. 1463, .22 caliber, 2 1/4-inch octagonal barrel, the left side with etched legend: Colt New 22. Scroll-engraved frame and Wexell & DeGress patented deep relief cast birds head grips with horsehead motif, the left one marked: Pat Apr. 28/1874. Nickelplated finish. Blued 7-shot cylinder. Fire-blued screws and knurled cylinder pin. Spur trigger. Case-hardened hammer[see The Book of Colt Firearms, by Sutherland and Wilson, page 299-300 for discussion of this model]. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 80-85% finish with wear to frame in front of cylinder and some relief edges. Case-hardening with some fading. Grips excellent. Action excellent. Estimate: $800-$1,200 Starting Bid: $760 33122 Rare Boxed Minnesota Firearms Co. The Protector Palm Revolver, c. 1891-92. Serial no. 1494, .32 caliber, Nickel-plated finish. Textured hard rubber side panels with center escutcheon reading: The Protector/Minn. Firearms Co. Reverse: Patented March 1883. Compression action. Palm grip made without hard rubber pad. Contained in original green pasteboard box with illustrated label on lid depicting the gun in the hand of a user and lid liner instructions. These guns were manufactured under contract by James Duckworth of Springfield, Mass. for the Minnesota Firearms Co. [see Flayderman, 8A-090, page 496]. Condition: Excellent with light handling wear present. Box with wear and scuffs overall. Estimate: $4,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $2,000 33123 Boxed Chicago The Protector Palm Pistol, c. 1890. Serial no. 412, .30 caliber, Nickel-plated finish. Textured hard rubber panels and palm pad. Sides of panels with dentate borders and center escutcheon with legend: The Protector/Pat. Mch. 6.83. Aug.29.93. Compression action. Contained in original picture box with pink paper cover and illustration of revolver on top. Printed instructions on inner lid with dealer address reading: Ames Sword Co. Chicopee, Mass. Estimated number manufactured 12,800 [see Flayderman 8A-038, page 473]. Condition: Excellent to mint. Box with scuffs, repairs and minor losses to text. Estimate: $2,500-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,250


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33124 Exceptional Early Production Factory Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 6751, .41 caliber, 6-inch barrel with two-line Hartford address and perfect etched panel reading: Colt D.A. .41. Barrel, cylinder, frame and gripstrap factory scroll-engraved. Nickel-plated finish. Fire-blued hammer, screws and trigger. Original factory mother-of-pearl birds head grips. Sold together with a factory letter confirming configuration and showing shipped to B. Kittredge Arms Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, June 10, 1878 in a shipment of two. One of the most exquisite examples known to exist. Condition: Excellent to mint. Retaining 99% crystal clear [unpolished] nickel finish. Grips excellent with minor spot of discoloration at top. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $50,000-$60,000 Starting Bid: $50,000

33125 Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 83618, .41 caliber, 5-inch barrel stamped on left side: Colt D.A. .41. Nickel-plated finish. Colt hard rubber birds head grips. Condition: Excellent as refinished. Retaining approximately 90-95% renickeled finish with scattered pitting visible beneath areas of finish. Grips with light wear. Action crisp. Estimate: $800-$1,200 Starting Bid: $760

33126 Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 37563, .38 caliber, 4 1/2-inch barrel with etched panel reading: Colt D. A. 38. Blued finish. Case-hardened frame. Fire-blued trigger. Rampant Colt hard rubber birds head grips. Condition: Fine. Retaining approximately 60-65% finish with scattered wear and flaking. Some vibrant case-hardening remaining. Grips with wear and minor marks. Action good. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $950

33127 Scarce Blued Merwin & Hulbert First Model Single Action Army Revolver. Serial no. 8187, .44 caliber, 7-inch barrel. Blued finish. Scoop-flute cylinder. Open top. Orange and black marbleized hard rubber grips. Lanyard ring. Condition: Good. Retaining approximately 15-20% finish, the remainder with brown age patina and scattered light pitting. Light tracking line on cylinder. Grips very good with T. H. initials carved on bottom of left grip. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Starting Bid: $750


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33128 Factory Engraved Third Model Merwin-Hulbert Single Action Revolver. Serial no. 17696, .44 caliber, 7-inch barrel with topstrap. Factory punch-dot engraved with floral motifs. Left side of frame with engraved image of a stag. Nickel-plated finish. Scoop flute cylinder. Swivel compression action. Case-hardened hammer and triggerguard. Factory ivory square butt grips, the right grip with relief-carved Mexican eagle and snake theme. Lanyard ring. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 80-85% finish with hammer and triggerguard showing wear and fading to case-hardening. Scattered wear to cylinder flutes. Grips with mellow age patina. Action very good. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $3,000

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33129 Rare Low Serial Number Smith & Wesson Model 3 First Model American Oil Hole Single Action Revolver. Serial no. 169, .44 American caliber, 8-inch fluted barrel with German silver blade type front sight. Top of barrel rib marked: Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. U.S. Pat. July 10, 60 Jan. 17 Feb 17 Jul 11 65 & Aug. 24 69. Blued finish. Oil hole present on bottom of extractor housing. Hinged top latch. Case-hardened hammer and trigger. Flat bottom frame. Smooth walnut grips. Sold together with a Smith & Wesson factory letter stating that this firearm was sold on November 12, 1870 and shipped to M.W. Robinson, New York City, NY., Smith & Wessons largest distributor. Records indicate this revolver was shipped with an 8-inch barrel, blue finish and smooth walnut grips. It was one of a shipment of 25 of this model, all in a blue finish [for discussion of this model, see Supica & Nahas, Standard Catalog of Smith & Wessons, page 90]. Condition: Fine. Retaining approximately 35-45% finish, the remainder with mellow grey-brown age patina. Some vibrant case-hardening remaining on hammer and trigger. Grips with light wear. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $12,000-$18,000 Starting Bid: $11,400


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33130 Smith & Wesson Third Model 3 Russian Single Action Revolver. Serial no. 39490, .44 Russian caliber, 6 1/2-inch fluted barrel with standard front sight and top rib with American address and marked: Russian Model. Nickel-plated finish. Spring-loaded top-break cylinder cartridge ejection system. Left side of prawl marked: 1874 in rectangle. Case-hardened hammer and triggerguard with knuckle spur. Walnut grips. Lanyard ring. Revolvers of this model are known to have been used by lawman Pat Garrett and outlaw Charlie Pitts [see Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica & Nahas, page 96]. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 85-90% finish with light wear overall. Flaking and fading to case-hardening mixed with grey patina. A few fine scratches on topstrap. Light tracking line on cylinder. Grips with light wear and minor marks. Action crisp. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $5,700

33131 Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver. Serial no. 3563, .45 S & W Schofield caliber, 5-inch fluted barrel with blade type sight. Blued finish. Casehardened hammer and triggerguard. Bottom of barrel lug marked: LP/08/ W/P. Butt marked: U.S. Varnished walnut grips with aftermarket checkering and carved initials R.L. Faint inspector cartouche visible beneath checkering on left grip. Condition: Good as reconfigured. Barrel appears to have been shortened and sight repositioned. Retaining approximately 10-15% finish, primarily in protected areas, the remainder with brown-grey patina. Slight traces of silvered and faded casehardening present. Grips have aftermarket checkering. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,900

33132 Engraved Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver. Serial no. 27855, .44 caliber, 6 1/2-inch fluted barrel with target sights. Scroll-engraved. Nickel-plated barrel and frame. Gold-washed cylinder. Knurled trigger. Case-hardened hammer and spurred triggerguard. Mother-of-pearl grips with S & W medallions. Condition: Fine. Retaining approximately 35-45% finish, primarily on barrel assembly, the remainder with dark grey age patina. Traces of gold wash remain in the cylinder flutes. Slight

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