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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 ¾-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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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 ½-inches. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500

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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

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 ¾-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 ½-inches. Estimate: $3,000-$4,000 Starting Bid: $1,500


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

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 maker’s 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 ½-inches and 9 ½-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


33058 Rare Early 18th-Century Breechloading Deck Cannon of the French Compagnie d’Occident 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 d’Occident 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 d’Occident c. 1717. 35 1/2-inch long bronze swivel deck cannon with molded muzzle and 5-banded tube. Raised riband reading: Compagnie/D’Occident; 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 d’Occident 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 d’Orleans, 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 d’Occident 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 firm’s 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.


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


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 ship’s 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


33065 Magnificent Pair of “Golden-Age” Kentucky Pistols Signed, “L. Gurly”, Boston, Ohio. 7 ½-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


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 D’Arrigo 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 D’Arrigo 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


33070 Fine U.S. Officer’s Sword with Knight’s 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. Knight’s helm pommel. Contained in original floral engraved, silver-plated scabbard with belt stud, single ring mount and ribbed drag. A unique American officer’s 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

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

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 D’Arrigo 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

33073 Marsh Brothers Cutlery Gentleman’s Folding Knife. The scarce gentleman’s 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


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 assayer’s 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 Murphy’s 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


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



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 Colt’s 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 Colt’s 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


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: Colt’s/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 inspector’s 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 Colt’s 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

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 ½-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 Colt’s 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 ½-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, Colt’s 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


33085 Cased Colt Model 1855 3A Side-Hammer Pocket Percussion Revolver with Accessories. Serial no. 714, .31 caliber, 3 ½-inch octagonal barrel with address reading: Colt’s 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, Colt’s 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 ½-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 Colt’s patent; Colt cartridge works packet of .31 caliber skin cartridges with pull wire intact; straight-leg two-cavity Colt’s 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

33087 Exceptional Cased Colt Model 5A Root Pocket Percussion Revolver with Accessories. Serial no. 2892, .31 caliber, 4 ½-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 Colt’s 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 ½-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, Colt’s Patent two-cavity bullet mold, Eley’s 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 Stellenwerf’s 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


33089 Rare Double-Cased Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolvers with Accessories. Serial nos. 12185 & 27450, .36 caliber, 7 ½-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 Colt’s .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 Colt’s Patent bullet mold, and extra hammer, a rare paper cartridge with legend “Colt’s” 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



33090 Cased Deluxe Factory Engraved Presentation Colt Model 1862 Police Pocket Percussion Revolver. Serial no. 14303, .36 caliber, 6 ½-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 Colt’s 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 Colt’s 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 Colt’s Patent bullet mold; nipple wrench; Colt’s 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



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 ½-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



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

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


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: Butterfield’s/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

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. Sibley’s 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


33100 Rare and Historic Presentation “We Never Surrender” Civil War Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword by W. Clauberg, Presentation Inscribed to Captain Thomas Hardeman from Company F, 55th Kentucky Mounted Infantry, with Battle Honors. 32 ¾-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,/Brown’s 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 officer’s 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


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 Officer’s 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 Midnight’s 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


33104 Extremely Rare, Factory Engraved & Silver Plated, Cased Sharps Breechloading Single-Shot Percussion Pistol with Accoutrements. NSNV, .36 caliber, 5 ½-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

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.


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

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

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


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 manufacture’s 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


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 Moore’s 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 Moore’s 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 ¼-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. Bird’s 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 1870’s. 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


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

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 bird’s 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



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 bird’s 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 bird’s 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 bird’s 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


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


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 & Wesson’s 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


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 traces of silvered case-hardening on triggerguard. Grips fine with light wear present. Action crisp. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $2,000


33133 Cased English Engraved Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolver made for the Argentine Market, Circa 1881. Serial no. 8107, .44 caliber, 5-inch fluted barrel. Punch engraved throughout with floral boughs, blossoms and decorative line border work. Pictorial panel on left side with image of a bluebird. Nickel-plated finish. Case-hardened hammer and trigger. Blued triggerguard. Mother-of-pearl grips. Contained in original blue felt-lined varnished English walnut case, the inner lid with maroon leather dealer label with gilt legend reading: Unico Agente/de las renombradas/ Escopetas y Revolveres/de/P. Webley & Son/de/Birmingham./La Portena/Armeria y, Cuchilleria/Casa Introductora Fundada en 1857./de Juan Canedo/611 Rivadavia 611 Buenos Aires. Vacant brass escutcheon on lid. A handsome and unique engraved Smith & Wesson with associations with England and Argentina. Condition: Excellent to mint with very slight handling and storage wear present. Minor spider web cracks at top of left grip. Vibrant case-hardening. Action tight and crisp. Case with minor wear and marks. Lining with one tiny wear point near muzzle. Estimate: $5,000-$10,000 Starting Bid: $4,750


33134 Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle. Serial no. 37418, .44 caliber, 24-inch octagonal barrel with dovetailed front sight and ladder type rear sight. Brass frame. Varnished walnut stock and fore-end. Crescent butt. Condition: Fair. Metal with grey-brown age patina with scattered light surface rust and pitting. Brass with mellow age patina. Wood with wear, dents and bruises. Sliver chips in top edges of fore-end and gouge in top of buttstock. Lever with notches filed into lower bow. Action good. Sling mounts missing eyes. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $1,500

33135 Scarce British-Proofed and Irish Agent-Marked Winchester Second Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine. Serial no. 77229, .44-40 caliber, 20-inch round barrel with standard pedestal front sight and two-position folding rear sight. Blued finish. Left side of frame stamped with number 9375 and legend: Trulock & Harriss/9 Dawson St., Dublin. Saddle ring loop. Case-hardened hammer, lever and buttplate. Varnished walnut stock and fore-end. Carbine butt with cleaning rod reservoir. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 75-80% finish with scattered wear, flaking finish and age patina. Faded and silvered case-hardening. Saddle ring missing. Wood excellent. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $5,000

33136 Restored Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action by Douglas Turnbull Restorations. Serial no. 147739 .44-40 Win. cal., 24” half -round half-octagon barrel fitted with folding Beech front sight, rear dovetail is blanked, case-hardened action, lever hammer, upper and lower tangs; unmarked folding graduated peep sight mounted on top tang, checkered semi-pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut, stylized diamond insert at knob, nickel-plated crescent buttplate with trap, checkered fore-end with case-hardened tip. Condition: Excellent, as completely redone with some parts possibly replaced. Appears unfired. Vibrant bluing and case colors. Estimate: $12,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $11,000


33137 Rare and Unique One of Thirty Relief-Engraved Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Rifles Created for Abercrombie & Fitch by Master Engraver Dell Zornado. Serial no. 104003, .44-40 caliber, 24-inch blued octagonal barrel with German silver blade type front sight and having inlaid brass bands at muzzle and breech. Right side of frame with deep-relief engraved pictorial panels of a seated Liberty coin dated 1873 and a circular panel with a charging bear. The reverse with a reprise image of the seated Liberty coin; a larger panel with a charging bear and a circular panel with an Indian chief with a feather bonnet. All panels are surrounded by highly detailed floral scrolls and these motifs are replicated on top of dust cover, lifter and top of buttplate. Dentate, roped and rocker engraved borders are found on the fore-end cap, the ends of the frame and edge of buttplate. Right side frame plate with a monogram panel surrounded by floral scrolls and bearing the engraved legend: 1973 /&/AFC [Abercrombie & Fitch Co.]/74. Fire-blued loading gate and screws. Varnished deluxe walnut fore-end and buttstock. Crescent butt. Cleaning rod reservoir in butt. This rifle is reportedly one of approximately thirty black powder hand-selected Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifles that were ordered refurbished and custom engraved by American master engraver Dell Zornado as promotionals for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in 1973. They were not signed by Zornado but the quality and style of work is his without question. He reportedly would not continue to do these rifles for the firm as they wanted him to lower his fees, which he refused to do, making these Winchesters rare and unique examples of this engraver’s artistry. Later examples bear the signature of Adam Rose, supposedly an alias for Zornado but are of lesser detail than the earlier examples. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 95-98% finish with scattered light handling and storage wear. Wood with light wear and minor marks. Action crisp. Estimate: $15,000-$25,000 Starting Bid: $12,000


33138 Rare and Unique Patent Experimental Single-Shot Breechloading Rifle by General Benjamin Stone Roberts. Unserialized. 52 caliber, unmarked 32 5/8-inch barrel with pedestal front sight and three-position folding leaf rear sight. Case-hardened falling block single-shot action, the breech opened by manipulation of a top lever. Nickel-plated barrel bands, triggerguard and buttplate. Varnished walnut stock with carbine style butt. Sling mounts. The patent drawing of this experimental rifle, listed as Patent No. 90,024, is shown on page 131 of the Digest of U.S. Patents Relating to Breech Loading and Magazine Small Arms 1836-1873 by V.D. Stockbridge, 1874 [republished in 1963 by Flayderman Publishing]. Benjamin Stone Roberts Breech-loading Arms Co., 39 Broadway, New York 1865-1874. Inventor of the Roberts army rifles and carbines, and of the Roberts system of alteration to breech-loaders, patented Feb. 27, 1866. The Roberts arms were manufactured by the Providence Tool Co. The Roberts conversion system was adopted by the State of New York in 1867. The patent on this rifle was dated May 11, 1869 which was possibly the last patent issued to Roberts. Condition: Good. Barrel showing a dark brown age patina with scattered light pitting. Breechblock and action retaining slight traces of case-hardening and age patina. Wood with minor wear and bruises. Action excellent. Estimate: $5,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $4,000 33139 Rare Experimental Bolt Action Rifle with Early Mauser Action on a 19th Century European Musket. No serial number visible, .69 cal., 38 3/8-inches barrel with standard military sights. Mfg’d in-the-white. Steel sideplates and straight bolt toggle, military proofs, varnished walnut stock, left side of buttstock marked with circular cartouche and numeral 237; right side with oval museum cartouche reading: Musee de L’Artrle. No cleaning rod present, with sling mounts. The World’s first true Mauser rifle although the French chose to alter their 1840 and later muskets, rifles, etc. to modified Snyder B/L system, ‘a la rabatigren’ as it is sometimes called. A unique and early Mauser bolt action rifle. Condition: Very good to excellent with light wear overall. Wood with minor marks. Action good. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $1,500

33140 Rare Cased Target Meter, Robert Langer San Francisco, Circa 1896. Of brass and steel construction with brass patent escutcheon reading: TARGET METER/Pat. Aug. 4th, 1896/S.F. Cal. 11 5/8-inches deep x 16 3/8-inches long x 7-inches high. Sold together with a number of used targets and photostatic copies of the original patent description, explaining the machine in detail, complete with drawings. Condition: Excellent. Very minor handling wear. Brass lustrous with mellow age patina. Scattered small patches of fine spotting. Case and hardware excellent. This exceedingly rare, beautiful instrument appears to be in proper working order. Shooting sports were very popular in 19th century America. Through the early 1900s rifle and pistol competitions were held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Thousands of people attended these carnival-like weekend events that included music, food vendors and entertainers. The shooting events were serious business with top marksmen from all over the country participating. While cash prizes were awarded, the real money was in the side wagers where thousands of dollars could be won and lost on a single shot. This target meter was the ultimate technology of the day, using minute and fine adjustments to determine shots nearest to the center, differences being sometimes mere 100ths of an inch. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000


33141 Rare Mexico City Wells Fargo & Co.’s Express Presentation Cane. The gold-plated tau-handled gentleman’s cane, profusely engraved in floral scrolls. Right side panel with presentation inscription reading: From Employees/ of Wells Fargo & Co’s/Express/City of Mexico. Front panel engraved with three letter monogram in script. Back panel with date 1890 in script. Ebony shaft. Steel tip. Overall length: 33 1/2-inches. An important Wells Fargo item needing further research. Probably given to the president or senior officer at the Wells Fargo bank in Mexico City. Condition: Excellent with light wear and patina present. Estimate: $3,000-$4,000 Starting Bid: $3,000

33142 Rare U.S. Department of Indian Affairs Winchester-Hotchkiss Second Model Saddle Ring Bolt Action Carbine. Serial no. 16214, .45-70 caliber, 24-inch barrel with standard sights, single barrel band and marked near breech: Co. D. Blued finish. Casehardened bolt action. Straight bolt toggle. Saddle ring. Varnished walnut stock, the left side marked: USDIA [U.S. Department of Indian Affairs]. Top of buttstock marked: 10. Steel buttplate. Made in 1882. One of 4396 manufactured. Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 30-40% finish mixed with brown age patina. Traces of silvered case-hardening on action. Wood with minor marks, dents and blemishes. Minor hairline crack behind safety. Scattered surface rust spotting present. Buttplate with pitting. Action good. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500 Starting Bid: $1,250


33143 Scarce Marlin Model 1881 .45-70 Combination Reloading Tool. Seldom seen Marlin combination reloading tool with sprue-cutter marked: Marlin Firearms Co./ New Haven Ct./Oct. 4th/1881. Scarce and desirable .45-70 Government caliber with bullet mold and wad cutter. Serial no. 7746. Blued finish. Fine working chamber. The December 1986 issue of The Gun Report describes this rare tool as “handsome”. Condition: Fine, retaining approximately 70-75% finish with scattered wear and patina. Minor marks present. Estimate: $500-$700 Starting Bid: $250

33144 Scarce Winchester Model 1882 1st Issue Reloading Tool. The standard combination reloading tool, marked: Manufactured By The/Winchester Rep. Arms Co./ New Haven, Conn. U.S.A./.44 W.C.F./Pat. Oct. 20 1874 Nov.7.82. Condition: Good. Metal with mottled grey patina and scattered light pitting. Clean chamber. Estimate: $100-$150 No Minimum Bid

33145 Restored Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle by Douglas Turnbull Restorations. Serial no. 100315. .45-70 caliber. 26-inch octagonal takedown barrel with reproduction Globe folding sight. Blanked rear sight. Blued action. Case-hardened lever and hammer. Double set-triggers. Straight-grip stock of slightly figured walnut. Folding tang sight. Casehardened crescent buttplate with trap and cleaning equipment. Condition:Excellent, as restored by Douglas Turnbull Restorations. Estimate: $9,000-$11,000 Starting Bid: $9,000

33146 Vintage Winchester Product Catalog, Circa 1930. 8 1/2-inch x 11-inch, 233 pages, staple-bound with red Winchester title at top of blue cover. Contains complete descriptions and detailed half-tone black and white images of tools, pocket knives, ammunition, firearms and fishing tackle. Some firearms actions shown in cross sections. Especially good reference for accessory sight parts and ammunition diagrams. Condition: Fair to good. Strong colors to cover. Pages are intact and clear. Cover with losses at binding and ink stain to top right corner. Inside cover with old tape repair. Light water damage. Estimate: $100-$150 No Minimum Bid


33147 .50 Express Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle as rebuilt by Doug Turnbull Restoration. Serial no. 70123, .50 Express cal., 26” octagonal barrel with semi-buckhorn rear sight, full magazine, case-hardened action, hammer, lever, top and bottom strap; straight grip stock of slightly figured walnut, casehardened crescent buttplate, straight grain fore-end with case-hardened tip. Condition: Excellent, as completely redone with some parts replaced. Appears unfired. Bright blue and vibrant case colors. Rear sight is slightly bent. Estimate: $8,000-$10,000 Starting Bid: $7,500

33148 .45-90 Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle as rebuilt by Doug Turnbull Restoration. Serial no. 57477, .45-90 cal., 26” octagonal barrel with semi-buckhorn rear sight and globe front sight, case-hardened action, lever, hammer, top and bottom strap; single set trigger, checkered semi-pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut, curved knob, case-hardened crescent buttplate, checkered fore-end with case-hardened tip. Restoration description included. Condition: Excellent, as completely redone with some parts possibly replaced. Appears unfired. Estimate: $11,000-$14,000 Starting Bid: $9,000


33149 Scarce Ideal Model No. 5 Government .45-70 Armory Combination Reloading Tool. The scarce government reloading tool in .45-70 caliber. Marked: Ideal Mfg’d Co./New Haven, Ct. U.S.A. Known at “The Armory Tool” Nickel-plated finish. One of the most desirable of the government loading tools. Size: 10 1/2-inches long. Condition: Good to very good. Retaining approximately 20-25% finish mixed with grey patina. Scattered light pitting present. Good working chamber. Estimate: $400-$500 Starting Bid: $200

33150 Scarce Winchester Model 1891 No. 5 .38-55 Caliber Reloading Tool Together with Single-Cavity Bullet Mold. Comprising the scarce Winchester Model 1891 No. 5 .38-55 caliber bullet mold with threaded chamber. Top arm marked: Manufactured By The/ Winchester, Repeating Arms Co./New Haven, Conn. U.S.A./Pat. March 17, ‘91. On to top of chamber, the legend reads: “Keep The Die Clean”/.38-55. Sold together with a single-cavity block bullet mold, marked on side of block: Manufactured By The/Winchester Rep. Arms Co./New Haven Conn.U.S.A. Blued finish. Wooden handles. Condition: 1) Very good. Metal with grey patina and scattered wear overall. Traces of blue in protected areas. 2) Excellent. Retaining approximately 90-95% finish with scattered light wear present. Estimate: $300-$400 Starting Bid: $150

33151 Exceptional and Historic Deluxe Providence Tool Co. Peabody-Martini Rifle, Exquisitely Engraved by C.F. Ulrich for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Serial no. 2, .45 Turkish cal., 33 ¼-inch round barrel with folding ladder military sight and fixed front sight, Henry-style rifling. Barrel marked: Manufactured by the Providence Tool Company, Providence, R.I., U.S.A. Action exquisitely and profusely engraved, featuring on the right side a Goddess of Victory motif, her left hand holding a miniature figure of Mercury. The finely detailed riband beneath inscribed with Peabody and Martini patents. The left side shows a finely detailed miniature depiction of “The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill”, from the John Trumbull painting [Yale University Art Gallery]. Exquisitely detailed borders are engraved on both sides of the frame to accentuate the finely engraved pictorial scenes. Loading lever pin on the left side of frame engraved with miniature shield motif; cocking indicator on the right with small laurel wreath motif and border. Profusely engraved detailed scrollwork with stippled background on the frame, breechblock, triggerguard, breech lever, barrel with flat-topped breech, barrel bands, fore-end cap and steel buttplate. Buttplate cross- hatched with line border; checkered trigger and finely checkered thumbrest oval on tip right of frame. Finish is of bright polished steel, selected to reveal the extraordinary degree of detail in the engraving. Checkered straight-grip stock of varnished highly figured walnut, with checkered fore-end. Panels of very fine checkering at head of stock and underside of fore-end. Illustrated and described in, “A Century of Engraving” Guns and Ammo Annual, 1976, by R.L. Wilson. The rifle was one of the featured exhibits in the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876, along with exceptional Colt, Winchester and other make firearms. Although for some years attributed to the hand of Gustave Young, a detailed examination of all features of the engraving suggests this to be the work of Conrad F. Ulrich. The border motifs on the frame panels, as well as the scrollwork and the panel scenes, point to an Ulrich as the artisan responsible for the exceptional embellishments. Compare to that shown in Winchester Engraving, pp. 105 through 124, by R.L. Wilson. This rifle exhibits not only similar and often identical scrollwork, but a variety of intriguing, precise and varying borders. Condition: Excellent with light storage and handling wear overall. Estimate: $10,000-$20,000 Starting Bid: $5,000



33152 *British Webley “WG” Target Model Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 16041, .450/455 caliber, 7 ½-inch barrel with pinned German silver front sight. Blued finish. British proofs. Double action. Thumb-activated top break release lever. Checkered walnut grips. Lanyard ring. CSL retailer. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 80-85% finish with scattered patches of wear and flaking, primarily on backstrap and barrel assembly. Grips with light wear and bruises. Action crisp. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000

33153 British Webley “WG” Target Model Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 9634, .450 caliber, 7 ½-inch barrel with rib marked: Joseph Lang & Son, 10 Pall Mall, London. Blued finish. British proofs Thumb activated barrel latch. Double Action. Checkered walnut grips. Lanyard ring. Condition: Fine. Retaining approximately 70-75% finish with scattered wear to gripstrap and relief edges. Minor scratches present. Grips with wear and bruises. Action excellent. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000

33154 Irish Dealer Marked British Webley “WG” Target Model 1893 Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 5323, .450/455 caliber, 7 ½-inch barrel with German silver front sight. Barrel retailer address reading: Trulock & Harriss, 9 Dawson St., Dublin. British proofs. Blued finish. Cathedral style fluted cylinder. Knurled trigger. Checkered walnut grips. Lanyard ring. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 80-85% finish with scattered light wear overall. Grips with light wear and minor bruises. Action crisp. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000

33155 British Webley Kaufman Army & Navy C.S.L. Second Model Double Action Revolver Belonging To A.N. Weaver. Serial no. 906, .455 caliber, 6-inch barrel with German silver sight, the left side inscribed: A.N. Weaver. British proofs. Fluted cylinder. Blued finish. Thumb activated barrel latch. Double action. Checkered walnut grips. Lanyard ring. Condition: Very good to fine. Retaining approximately 60-65% finish, the remainder mixed with grey patina. Minor pitting above right grip. Grips with light wear. Action crisp. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000

33156 British Webley “WG” First Model 1885 Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 1576, .455 caliber, 6-inch barrel with address reading: York House, Regent St., London. British proofs. Blued finish. Cathedral style fluted cylinder. Double action. Thumb-activated barrel latch. Checkered black bakelite bird’s head grips. Lanyard ring. Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 45-50% finish with scattered flaking and wear overall. Some minor surface spotting and fine scratches. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000


33157 British Webley “WG” Army Second Model 1889 Double Action Revolver, Watson Brothers Retailer. Serial no. 3209, .455/476 caliber, 6-inch barrel with standard sight. Nickel-plated finish. Cathedral style fluted cylinder. British proofs. Black checkered Bakelite grips. Lanyard ring. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 85-90% finish with scattered light wear and fine scratches. Barrel latch with minor pitting. Grips with light wear and marks, right grip faded. Action crisp. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000

33158 British Webley “WG” Army Second Model 1889 Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 2870, .455 caliber, 6-inch barrel with German silver front sight. Barrel address reading: P. Webley & Son, Birmingham. Top strap marked: “WG” Model 1889. British proofs. Cathedral style fluted cylinder. Blued finish. Double action. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 80-85% finish with scattered wear and flaking overall. Grips very good with minor wear and bruises. Action crisp. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000


33159 British Webley “WG” Army & Navy Model C.S.L. 1896 Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 10267, .455/476 caliber, 6-inch barrel with German silver sight. British proofs. Nickelplated finish. Checkered walnut square butt grips. Lanyard ring. Condition: Fine. Retaining approximately 70-80% finish with scattered wear and flaking overall. Grips with light wear. Action crisp. Estimate: $1,000-$2,000 Starting Bid: $500

33160 British Webley No. 5 360 CF Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 86661, .38 caliber, 4 ½-inch barrel with German silver sight. Topstrap marked: L. & G. Higham,/Liverpool. Blued finish. Fluted cylinder. Double action. Checkered walnut one-piece grip. Lanyard ring. Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 60-65% finish mixed with grey-brown age patina. Grips with light wear, bruises and flaking finish. Action fine. Estimate: $800-$1,200 Starting Bid: $400

33161 British Webley No. 5 380 Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 63383, .38 caliber, 2 ¾-inch barrel with German silver sight. British proofs. Cathedral style fluted cylinder. Double action. Blued finish. Checkered walnut one-piece grip. Lanyard ring. Condition: Good. Retaining approximately 80-85% finish with scattered light pitting and frosting present. Possibly an early ordnance rework. Grips good. Action needs minor work. Estimate: $800-$1,200 Starting Bid: $400

33162 *British Webley “WG” Army Model 1896 Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 14622, .455/476 caliber, 6-inch barrel with standard German silver sight. Blued finish. British proofs. Backstrap marked: M. Ransford 1/6G. Black checkered Bakelite grips. Lanyard ring. Condition: Good. Retaining approximately 70-75% finish, the remainder with wear and grey patina. Grips with light wear and marks. Action crisp. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Starting Bid: $750


33163 *Rare Colt Civilian U.S.M.C. Model 1905 Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 10016, .38 caliber, 6-inch barrel with standard address. Assembly number 88 on frame, crane, cylinder and cylinder release. Blued finish. Checkered and varnished walnut grips. Manufactured in 1905. Condition: Excellent to mint with some flaking on backstrap, tracking line on cylinder and minor wear to relief edges. Estimate: $4,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $4,000

33164 *U.S.M.C. Colt Model 1905 Double Action Martial Revolver. Serial no. 10364, .38 caliber, 6-inch barrel with standard address and marked: Colt D.A. 38 on left side. Rampant Colt on frame. Assembly no. 974 on crane, inside of frame, cylinder latch, cylinder, beneath ejector and written inside grips. Checkered walnut grips. Butt marked: USMC No. 364. Manufactured in 1906. Approximately 800 of this model were purchased by the United States Marine Corps. Condition: Excellent to mint. Retaining approximately 95-98% finish overall. Light tracking line on cylinder and some flaking and portions of backstrap faded. Estimate: $5,000-$7,000 Starting Bid: $5,000

33165 *Exceptional U.S.M.C. Colt New Service Model 1909 Double Action Martial Revolver. Serial no. 24639, .45 Colt caliber, 5 ½-inch barrel with standard address. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips. Martially marked on butt, dated lanyard ring. Manufactured in 1910. 1,300 of this model were manufactured for the United States Marine Corps. Condition: Excellent to mint with minor flaking in spots on barrel and lower portion of gripstrap. Grips excellent. Action crisp. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $6,000


33166 Fine 14K Gold Eagle & Shield Badge for Wm. H. Craig, Sheriff of Monroe County, New York by Oemisch. 2 ¼-inches tall. 14K finely engraved American eagle surmounted above a multi-layered shield with appliqued gold letters reading: Wm H. Craig/Sheriff/ Monroe Co./N.Y. Reverse marked: Oemisch/14[k]. T-bar pin with loop catch. Condition: Excellent Estimate: $3,000-$4,000 Starting Bid: $2,700

33167 Fine Engraved and Enameled Gold Seven-Pointed Star Presentation Badge for Chief of Police, Bodie A. Wallman, Past President of the Peace Officer’s Association of the State of California. 2 1/4-inches tall. The finely engraved domed star gold badge with appliqued riband having a blue cloisonné legend reading: Past President/Peace Officers Ass’n/State of California. Center with embossed State seal. Reverse with presentation inscription reading: “Presented To/Chief of Police Bodie A. Wallman/Past President of /The Peace Officers Ass’n/ Of The State of California/By The Membership/In Appreciation of/His Services/ 1940-1941.” Marked: 10k. Hinged pin with loop catch. Condition: Excellent Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,350

33168 Fine Enameled 14K Gold Eagle & Shield Pattern Badge of Clarence McElwain, Under Sheriff for Saratoga County, New York. 2 5/8-inches tall. Fine three-dimensional American federal eagle surmounted above an arched panel with black enameled legend: Clarence McElwain. Finely engraved laurel wreath surrounding a circular band with enameled legend reading: Under Sheriff/Saratoga Co. N.Y. Center with raised and pierced New York seal. Reverse marked: 14k. T-bar pin with safety catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800

33169 Fine Engraved and Enameled 14K Gold Personalized Six-Pointed Star Badge for W.M.H., San Francisco, Special Police by Irvine & Jachens. 2 1/4-inches tall. The engraved, domed six-pointed star 14k gold badge with hard-fired blue enamel legend reading: San Francisco/W.M.H./Special Police. Reverse marked: Irvine & Jachens/14k[dated] 11-10-27. T-bar pin with loop catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,350

33170 Fine Sterling and Hard-fired Blue Enamel Chief of Police Badge for Flint, Michigan. 1 15/16-inches tall. The flat, finely cut sterling silver badge in the form of a cross, the center blue enamel portion with legend reading: Chief of Police/Flint, Michigan. The appliqued gold metal center of the Seal of the State of Michigan in relief. The bars of the cross are separated by a finely cut laurel wreath, completing the circular design. Back marked: Sterling. Safety catch. Condition: Excellent with light age patina. Estimate: $800-$1,500 Starting Bid: $720


33171 Fine Jeweler-Made Gold Eagle and Wreath Badge for Benjamin Rosenthal, Special Deputy Sheriff, New York County, N.Y. by Milton Heyman. 2 5/8-inches tall. The obverse with finely chased eagle over a riband in hard-fired blue enamel reading: Benjamin Rosenthal. Wreath with sub-relief center element, raised New York State seal and blue surround reading: Special Deputy Sheriff/New York County/N.Y. Reverse stamped: “10K” and “Milton Heyman.” Gold T-bar and safety catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800

33172 Fine Jeweler-Made Gold Eagle and Shield Badge for James W. Moon, Sheriff, Herkimer, Co., New York, 1910-1912. 2 1/16-inches tall. The extremely finely detailed and elegantly designed badge, with three-dimensional rose gold eagle above a pierced shield chased and appliqued over a yellow gold field. Three raised ribands with hard-fired black enamel legend reading: James W. Moon/Sheriff/Herkimer Co. N.Y. Inner layer inscribed: 1910-1912. Reverse hallmarked: “14k.” T-bar pin and snail type catch. Tiny auxiliary chain with pin. An exceptional example. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800

33173 Fine Gold Six-Pointed Presentation Lieutenant’s Police Badge Belonging to James A. Goodnight. 3 1/8-inches tall. Scroll-engraved, with hard-fired black enamel lettering reading: Lieutenant/Police. Monogrammed initials on front. Made in Oakland, California. Inscription reads: “Presented to/James A. Goodnight/Lieutenant of Inspectors/By Members of/Inspectors Bureau/April 14, 1936.” Reverse stamped: “14K.” Gold pin with safety catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $5,000-$7,000 Starting Bid: $4,500 33174 Fine Gold and Enameled Eagle and Shield Presentation Badge for Joseph W. Buckley, Undersheriff of Hudson Co., N.J. by Dieges & Clust. 3-inches tall. Finely detailed three-dimensional American eagle surmounted above a scalloped and scrolled frame with laurel leaf borders and raised seal in center. Two hard-fired blue enamel ribands reading: Undersheriff/Hudson County, N.J. Rhinestone mounted at bottom of shield. Inscription on reverse reading: “Presented to/Joseph W. Buckley/by/Friends/April 6 1922.” Reverse stamped: “14K” and with maker’s mark: “Dieges & Clust.” Fine gold T-bar and drop-hinge safety catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $5,000-$7,000 Starting Bid: $4,500

33175 Fine Gold Eagle and Shield Badge for the Sheriff of Hudson Co. N.J. by Dieges & Clust. 3-inches tall. Finely cast three-dimensional American eagle surmounted above a scalloped and scrolled shield with laurel leaf borders. Hard-fired blue ribands reading: Sheriff/Hudson County, N.J. Ruby colored stone mounted at bottom of shield. Reverse stamped: “14K” and “Dieges & Clust.” Gold T-bar pin with drop hinge safety catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $3,600


33176 Solid Gold Jeweler-Made Eagle and Shield Badge of Bernard Brannon, Chief of Police for Kansas City, Mo. 2 ¾-inches tall. Finely engraved American eagle with rayed back over a laurel wreath. Center circle bearing state seal of Missouri inside hard-fired blue enamel legend reading: Chief of Police/Kansas City, Mo. Reverse with inscription reading: “Bernard C. Brannon.” Badge reverse marked “14k.” Gold pin and small safety catch. Condition: Fine to excellent with a few fine scratches present. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800

33177 Fine Engraved Antique Gold and Enameled Jeweler-Made Shield Pattern Badge of John C. Day Sheriff, Springfield, Missouri, Circa 1891. 1 7/8-inch tall. Beautiful 14k gold antique, finely-engraved, hard fired black enameled shield pattern badge. Presentation inscription in script reading: “John C. Day/Springfield Mo./1891.” T-bar pin and loop catch. Condition: Excellent with light age wear present. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $3,600

33178 Beautiful and Delicate Jeweler-Made Gold Eagle & Shield Pattern Presentation Badge to Alexander C. DeWar, Sheriff, Rensselaer County. 2 5/8-inches tall. Finely cast and engraved American eagle surmounted on a threedimensionally engraved wreath type shield with raised seal in center and enameled legend reading: Alexander C. DeWar/Rensselaer County. Reverse with presentation inscription reading: “To Alex C. DeWar/From Troy/Kiwanis Club/Jan. 1st, 1937.” Badge marked: 10k. Condition: Excellent with light age wear present. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800

33179 Unique Jeweler-Made Gold and DiamondMounted Crescent and Star Pattern Presentation Badge to George A. Roussell, Police Sergeant, New Orleans Police Department by Flettrich-Newhauser, New Orleans. 2 ¼-inches tall. The finely crafted gold crescent and star badge with appliqued letters reading: Sergeant/Police. Front with scroll-engraved borders and center star mounted with a single diamond. Reverse with presentation inscription reading: “Presented by his friends of Algiers/Geo. A. Roussell/Aug 25-38.” Badge marked: Flettrich/N.O. La./Newhauser/14k. Pin with safety catch. With tiny auxiliary chain and miniature key of the City of New Orleans. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $3,600


33180 Fine Gold and Enameled Shield Pattern Badge of George L.Van Voorhis, Sheriff of Ontario County, New York by Bastian Brothers. 2-inches tall. Gold shield-shaped badge with raised border and enameled legend reading: Sheriff/Ontario Co./N.Y. Frosted background. Reverse inscribed in script: Geo. L. Van Voorhis. T-bar pin with loop catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500 Starting Bid: $2,250

33181 Unique Gold, Enameled and Diamond-Mounted Eagle & Shield Presentation Badge to A.M. Anderson, Deputy Police Commissioner of Public Safety for the City of Mount Vernon, New York. 2 1/2-inches tall. Three-dimensional eagle mounted atop a multi-layered shield with blue enameled ribands reading: Police Commissioner/City of Mt. Vernon. Center with raised State seal surrounded by a circle of diamonds. Shield mounted with two diamonds and surrounded by a finely cast laurel wreath. Reverse with presentation inscription reading: “Presented To/A.M. Anderson/Deputy Com. Of Public Safety/By His Friends/Feb. 5, 1936.” Pin with loop safety catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $2,700

33182 Fine Engraved and Enameled 14K Gold Eagle & Shield Pattern Badge for F. Oliphant Jr., Vincennes, Indiana Police Department. 2 1/2-inches tall. Eagle above shield with finely engraved feather detail. The shield with fired black enameled ribands with legend reading: F. Oliphant Jr./Police/Ind./Vincennes. Reverse stamped 14k. Pin and safety catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,350

33183 Fine Jeweler Engraved Gold Planchet Badge for Park Commissioner, Rochester, N.Y. Thomas A. Whittle. 2 1/8-inches tall. The early 20th-century jeweler made gold badge, planchet style, the edges pierced with laurel leaves. Reverse inscribed in script: “Thos. A. Whittle/Appointed/ April 22/1912.” Jeweler made loop catch. Condition: Fine. Showing light age wear. Estimate: $160-$320 No Minimum Bid


33184 Fine Gold and Enameled Irvine & Jachens Presentation Deputy United States Marshal Eagle and Shield Badge to George Whittell. 2 3/8-inches tall. The finely engraved eagle above a hard-fired blue enamel riband reading: Deputy. An engraved shield below with enameled circle reading: United States/Marshal. The center with a raised red, white and blue enameled Union shield. Reverse inscribed: “Presented To/George Whittell/By/Fred Esola/United States Marshal/Aug. 14, 1933/N.D.C. No. 8/Irvine & Jachens.: Reverse with stamping: “14K.” Gold pin with deluxe safety catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $5,400

33185 Rare and Fine Tiffany-Made Gold Presentation Badge for United States Marshal of the Supreme Court J.M. Wright. 2 7/8-inches tall. The badge with finely detailed cast gold eagle grasping laurel boughs, surmounted above a rayed star with hard-fired blue enamel center field with legend in circle reading: United States/ Marshal/Supreme Court/J.M. Wright. Reverse with presentation inscription reading “J.M. Wright/in appreciation/21 yrs. Devoted service/Jan 4, 1888 - Jan 4, 1909/From/Melville W. Fuller/John M. Harlan/James H. McKenney/Tiffany & C.” Reverse stamped “18K.” Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $9,000

33186 Sterling Silver Eagle & Shield United States Marshal Badge by Irvine & Jachens. 2 3/8-inches tall. Three-dimensional eagle above hard-fired blue enamel ribands reading: Deputy/United States Marshal. Red, white and blue Union shield in center. Reverse marked: “Irvine & Jachens S.F. Sterling.” Pin with safety catch. Condition: Excellent with light age patina. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800

33187 Fine 19th-Century Engraved and Enameled Gold Presentation Shield Pattern Badge to J.E.Lynch, Chief of Police, Moberly, Missouri. 2 ½-inches tall. Engraved shield pattern gold badge with black enameled legend reading: Moberly/Chief/Police/J.L. Reverse with presentation inscription in script reading: “Friends/ To/J.E. Lynch/April 19th/1880.” T-bar pin with loop catch. Condition: Fine. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $5,400


33188 Fine Antique Jeweler-Made MultiElement, Engraved and Enameled Gold Suspension Badge for Chief Engineer, Hazleton Fire Department by Braxmar, N.Y. 3 3/4-inches tall. The finely engraved and constructed gold suspension badge; top planchet with black enameled legend reading: Chief Engineer. A three-dimensional American federal eagle surmounted above a riband and circle in the form of a fire hose with enameled legend reading: Hazleton/ Fire Department. Center is pierced and overlaid with a black enameled steam engine. A detailed three-dimensional finely engraved fire trumpet is suspended below from small chains. A beautiful and complex suspension fireman’s badge. Reverse marked: Braxmar/N.Y. Horizontal T-bar pin with loop catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $1,500-$2,000 Starting Bid: $1,350 33189 Gold and Enameled Shield Badge of L.W. Hoover, Sheriff of Cowley County, Kansas. 2 1/8-inches tall. Gold shield badge, the center pierced with a five-pointed star. Borders filigree engraved. Hard-fired black enamel legend reading: L.W. Hoover/Sheriff/Cowley County, Kansas. Gold pin with safety catch. Condition: Excellent Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $3,600 33190 Gold Shield & Star Badge of B.F. Walker, Sheriff of Siskiyou Co. California. 2 ½-inches tall. The shield and pierced star badge with hard-fired black enamel ribands reading: Sheriff/B.F. Walker/Siskiyou Co. Scroll engraved. Reverse with wide T-bar pin and tube catch. 14k. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $5,000-$7,000 Starting Bid: $4,500 33191 Fine 14-Karat Gold Badge of San Diego Fire Department Veteran W.P. McGuire, with 22 Years Service, Marked in Gold and Hard-Fired Blue Enamel, The Back Presentation Inscribed. Measuring 1 1/2-inches in height and with hard fired blue enamel. The back neatly engraved: “Presented To/W.P. McGuire/By/Local-145-I.A.F.F./ For Service/June 4, 1920/To/Feb. 23, 1942.” Hallmarked DIBB and 14k. Diestruck manufacture and of fine quality. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $500-$1,000 Starting Bid: $450 33192 Fine 19th-Century Jeweler-Made Presentation Suspension Badge in 10 Karat Gold and Silver, Award Inscribed to A.T. Wood from Palestine Hose Co., Dated: Year ending August 19, 1895. 3-inches in height, constructed of 10-karat gold and sterling, though not marked as such. Inscribed “A.T. Wood/[hat motif engraved on own bar] Awarded by/Palestine/Hose Co./No A/for/Promptness at Fires/and Meetings/Year Ending Aug./19/1895.” The number, 1, on its own plaque at bottom center of badge. T-pin and C-catch. Rivet back construction. Hose motif on each side of center medal of silver. Condition: Fine. Silver tarnished black. Estimate: $700-$1,100 Starting Bid: $630


33193 Fine and Elegant Jeweler-Made Gold Suspension Badge for Richmond, Virginia, Fire Department, Presentation Inscribed on Reverse from Virginia State Insurance Co. to C.C.Frommer. 3 1/2-inches in height, with T-pin and C-catch. Monogram RFD pierced and chased. Elegant borders to main body of badge with relief engraved horse-drawn fire engine, inset with red ruby. Presentation inscribed on obverse, with name on top bar: C.C. Frommer. The reverse inscribed: “Presented By/Virginia/State/Insurance/ Co./For Meritorious Conduct/In The Richmond/Fire Department/1900.” Cast, stamped and chased in what appears to be 10 karat gold, and in green and yellow colors of gold. Condition: Fine. Estimate: $700-$1,100 Starting Bid: $630 33194 Solid Gold and Enameled Eagle & Shield Badge for L.A. Link, Honorary Chief, Waterloo Fire Department. 2 1/8-inches tall. One-piece gold badge with hard-fired enamel legend reading: L.A. Link/Honorary Chief/Waterloo Fire Dept. Fire trumpet panoply in center. Reverse marked: 18k/Solid Gold. T-bar pin with safety catch. Condition: Fine. Estimate: $900-$1,200 Starting Bid: $810 33195 Small 14K Gold and Cloisonné Suspension Badge for the Ex-President of the Nassau County Volunteer Fireman’s Association. 1 ¾-inches tall. The top planchet engraved with legend reading: Ex-President, with enameled fireman’s hat and crossed trumpets. A six-pointed star is surmounted on a round laurel wreath with a red and blue cloisonné emblem in center with legend: Nassau Co. Vol. Firemans Assn. Reverse marked: 14k. Horizontal T-bar pin with loop catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $400-$600 Starting Bid: $360

33196 Fine and Elegant Enameled 14K Gold Eagle & Shield Badge for John L. Quirk, El Beron, Engine No. 4, Long Branch, New Jersey Fire Department by C&B Co. 2 ¼-inches tall. Beautiful cast and engraved American eagle surmounted over a riband with black enameled legend reading: John L. Quirk. Domed circle with black enameled legend: El Beron Eng. No. 4/Long Branch, N.J. Two fire trumpets in center with circle in center enameled: EX. Reverse inscribed: 1913. Marked: C&B Co./14k. Hinged pin with safety catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $700-$900 Starting Bid: $630


33197 Excellent Engraved Gold and Enameled SixPointed Star Pattern Presentation Badge to John White, Badge No. 1820, Chicago Police Department. 2 5/8-inches tall. Finely engraved with raised seal in center and black enameled legend: Chicago Police/1820. Ball tipped star points. Reverse with presentation inscription reading: “From/Members of 8th District/Retired June 22nd, 1936/To/John White.” Gold pin and safety catch. Condition: Excellent Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800 33198 Fine Gold and Enameled Eagle & Shield Presentation Badge of David Holdsworth, Constable, Queens County, New York. 3 ¾-inch tall. Stunning three-dimensional gold eagle mounted above shield with appliqued State seal surrounded by legend in hard-fired blue enamel reading: David Holdsworth/Constable/ Queens Co./N.Y. Front of badge mounted with three rhinestones. Reverse with presentation inscription in script reading: “Presented by/Neighbors and Friends/May 15th 1897. Gold T-bar pin with loop catch. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $3,600 33199 Handsome Jeweler-Made, Engraved Gold and Multi-Layered Presentation Star Suspension Badge of Isaac King, Sheriff of Marion County. Finely crafted 19thcentury suspension badge with multi-element planchet with appliqued floral scrolls and panel inscribed: Isaac King. Engraved five-pointed star suspended below with appliqued legend on center ring reading: Sheriff/Marion Co. Reverse with fine presentation inscription in script reading: “Presented/By His/Deputies.” T-bar pin with loop catch. Condition: Excellent with light wear overall. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800 33200 Unique and Finely Engraved Antique Gold Eagle & Shield Pattern Badge for Fred O. Viehmann, Deputy Sheriff of Monroe County, New York. 2 1/8-inches tall. Beautifully designed and engraved eagle and shield badge, the eagle very delicately engraved and the shield with integral tassels on sides. Engraved legend on shield reading: Fred O. Viehmann/Deputy/Sheriff/Monroe Co./N.Y. Reverse with T-bar pin and loop catch. Not marked, but appears to be 14k gold. Condition: Fine. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800


33201 Rare Limited Edition Rampant Colt Bronze Statue #100 of 100 Together with Accompanying Book, The Rampant Colt, by R.L. Wilson. This is number 100 of 100 examples cast in bronze in 1968 from the original Colt lead mold pattern of the Rampant Colt once in the Colt factory, c. 1855. Size: 19-inches high X 21-inches wide. Cast with an integral bronze base, including two crossed Colt Texas Paterson revolvers. Designed by master gunsmith and craftsman Thomas Haas, the complete sculpture is mounted on an ovoid green marble plinth with brass escutcheon reading: The Rampant Colt/#100 of One Hundred. Sold together with a highly illustrated hard copy of The Rampant Colt by R.L. Wilson. This book documents the history and use of the iconic Rampant Colt and its importance in the history of Colt firearms. The ultimate accessory for any Colt collector. Provenance: Wallace Beinfeld/ Buddy Hackett Condition: Excellent with light age wear present. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $5,000


33202 Scarce Early Colt Single Action Revolver. Serial no. 78654, .45 caliber, 7 1/2-inch barrel. Replacement cylinder pin and retaining screw. Varnished walnut one-piece grips. Sold with Colt factory letter confirming configuration and shipped to Hartley and Graham, New York, January 9, 1883 in a shipment of 50 guns. Condition: Fair. Metal showing a dark brown age patina overall with muzzle wear. Barrel retaining slight traces of address. Tracking line on cylinder. Chip to toe of right grip and minor bruises. Action fair. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500 Starting Bid: $1,250

33203 **French Cased Engraved Early Colt Single Action Revolver. Serial no. 97461, .45 caliber, 7 1/2inch barrel with single-line Hartford address. Silver and gold-plated finish. Fine custom-engraved throughout with excellent stippling. Aftermarket walnut grips. Contained in black leatherette purple velvet-lined French style case with 40 cartridge wood block liner. Condition: Excellent as refinished and reconfigured, showing light handling storage wear and patina. Case fine. Estimate: $1,200-$1,500 Starting Bid: $600

33204 U.S. Colt Single Action Army Revolver. Serial no. 114559, .45 caliber, 7 1/2-inch barrel marked: P/D.F.C. on bottom near cylinder pin. Gripstrap and frame with “G” inspector stamps. Left side of frame lacking U.S. markings but having three-line patent dates and “K” inspector stamp. Cylinder with “P” inspector stamp. Varnished walnut grips with no inspector’s cartouche. Sold with Colt factory letter stating that this revolver was shipped to Kennedy & Curtis, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 6, 1888. It was shipped with blue finish, stocks not mentioned,in a shipment of 10 guns. According to consignor, John Kopec was of the opinion that this could possibly be a condemned gun or an overrun. There is no “C” stamp for condemned but an overrun is a likely possibility. This serial number is in the range of those examples sent to the New York Militia. Condition: Good. Metal with mottled grey-brown age patina with patches of pitting on cylinder and frame. Grips retaining approximately 60-70% varnish with scattered flaking and wear. Chips to toes of grips. Action crisp. Bore good. Estimate: $5,000-$7,000 Starting Bid: $2,500

33205 Colt Single Action Revolver. Serial no. 137258, .41 caliber, 4 3/4-inch barrel. Top of barrel with two-line New York address. Left side of barrel with legend: .41 Colt. Left side of frame with two-line patent dates. Rampant Colt hard rubber grips, the butt of left grip etched with crosses. Condition: Good. Metal showing grey-brown age patina with scattered light pitting and slight traces of blue finish remaining in protected areas. Light tracking line on cylinder. Grips with wear and minor marks. Action crisp. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,425


33206 Inscribed Colt Single Action Army Revolver. Serial no. 190921, .45 caliber, 5 1/2-inch barrel with single-line Hartford address. Two-line Colt patent dates. Butt inscribed and backstrap rocker engraved: John Blanton. Period Colt ivory grips with nine notches sawed into back edge of right grip. Sold with Colt factory letter confirming serial number, caliber and blue finish. Grips unlisted. Shipped in a group of 15 guns. Shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, Mo. on November 6, 1899. Condition: Good. Metal with smooth grey-brown age patina with traces of an old refinish in protected areas and minor pitting on gripstrap, frame and cylinder. Inscriptions as described. Grips with mellow age patina. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $3,500-$4,000 Starting Bid: $1,750

33207 Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver. Serial no. 94071, .44-40 caliber, 7 1/2-inch barrel with Hartford address. Left side of barrel with etched panel reading: Colt Frontier Six-Shooter. Varnished walnut grips. Condition: Fair to good. Metal cleaned and showing slight traces of original nickel finish and remnants of added brown finish mixed with grey patina. Etched panel showing heavy wear. Scattered light pitting present. Grips with light wear and blemishes. Action good. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,900

33208 Custom-Engraved Colt Single Action Revolver. Serial no. 172055, .45 caliber, 4 3/4-inch barrel with two-line address. Custom scroll-engraved and nickel-plated. Aftermarket stag grips. Made in 1897. Condition: Very good as refinished and reconfigured. Retaining approximately 90-95% renickeled finish with some areas of dulling and minor pitting visible beneath finish. Grips are aftermarket. Action good. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $700


33209 Rare Cased Early London Colt Single Action Revolver with Shoulder Stock. Serial no. 22950, .45 caliber, 7 1/2-inch barrel with British proofs. Nickel-plated finish. Fire-blued screws. Varnished walnut grips. Contained in original English oak partitioned green felt-lined case together with issue nickel-plated adjustable shoulder stock. Inner lid with original label reading: Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Manufacturing Co., 14 Pall Mall, London, S.W./Directions for Using Colt’s New .450 Bore Government Army Pistol. Case also contains a sealed box of 50 Eley .450 cartridges, oiler and “L” shaped tool. Case with wooden cartridge storage board for 12 cartridges. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 70-75% finish with areas of wear on barrel and some relief edges. Grips excellent. Action excellent. Case with light wear and scuffs. Estimate: $40,000-$50,000 Starting Bid: $38,000


33210 U.S. Colt Single Action Artillery Army Revolver. Serial no. 114909 [frame], 55833 [gripstrap],2038 [buttstrap], 2772 [cylinder], .45 caliber, 5 1/2-inch barrel with italicized Hartford address. U.S. marked frame with three-line patent dates but no visible inspector markings. Blued finish. Onepiece walnut grips with no visible inspector’s cartouche. Condition: Fair. Metal showing heavy wear with grey-brown age patina and traces of blue finish in some protected areas. Minor pitting and tracking line. Grips with wear. Action good. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $1,500

33211 Scarce Civilian Buyback Henry Nettleton Inspected U.S. Colt Single Action Revolver. Serial no. 50011, .45 caliber, 7 ½-inch barrel with single-line Hartford address. H.N. [Henry Nettleton] inspector stamps on barrel, frame, hammer, cylinder, triggerguard and top of gripstrap. Three-line patent dates on left side of frame.”P” inspector stamps also present. Nickel-plated finish. No U.S. markings on side of frame. Ivory grips. Sold with a Colt factory letter confirming the number and caliber with the barrel length not listed; type of finish, blue; stocks not listed; sold to the U.S. government; delivered to the U.S. Government inspector at the Colt Plant August 24, 1878 in a shipment of 200 guns. A scarce civilian Government “buyback” revolver. Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 30-40% nickel finish, the remainder with grey patina and scattered pitting overall. Grips with mellow age patina and some shrinkage. Action very good. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $1,500

33212 *Colt Single Action Army Revolver. Serial no. 335078, .45 caliber, 7 1/2-inch barrel with single-line Hartford address. Blued finish. Case-hardened hammer and frame. Varnished walnut grips. Manufactured in 1917. Condition: Fine to excellent. Retaining approximately 85-90% finish with scattered wear to ejector rod housing and relief edges. Light tracking lines on cylinder. Vibrant case-hardening. Grips with light wear and minor marks. Action crisp. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500 Starting Bid: $2,000

33213 Colt Frontier Six-Shooter Single Action Army Revolver Serial no. 140450, .44-40 caliber, 7 ½-inch barrel with single line Hartford address. Left side of barrel with roll-stamped legend reading: Colt Frontier Six-Shooter. Blued finish. Case-hardened hammer and frame. Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1891. Condition: Fine. Retaining approximately 35-45% finish with scattered wear and patina present. Traces of vibrant case-hardening in protected areas. Light tracking line on cylinder. Grips fine. Action tight and crisp. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $4,750


33214 Colt Frontier Six-Shooter Single Action Revolver Together with Rare Al Furstnow Shoulder Holster. Serial no. 143627, .44-40 caliber, 7 1/2-inch barrel with single-line Hartford address and roll-stamped legend reading: Colt Frontier Six-Shooter. Blued finish. Casehardened frame. Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Contained in original accompanying western shoulder holster of russet brown leather with maker’s mark in upper right corner reading: Al Furstnow/Miles City, Mont. Sold together with Colt factory letter confirming configuration and showing gun shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St Louis, Missouri on March 15, 1892 in a shipment of 10 firearms. Condition: Revolver: Good. Retaining approximately 10-15% finish primarily in protected areas. Light pitting on cylinder and recoil shield. Traces of case-hardening remaining in protected areas of frame. Grips with light wear. Left grip with three notches carved in butt. Action crisp. Holster: Very good. Showing scattered scuffs and wear. Spring steel clip with seam separations to leather and crossover back strap missing. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $2,000

33215 **Colt Single Action Revolver With Appliqued Silver Scrolls. Serial no. 334131, .32 caliber, 4 3/4-inch barrel. Blued finish. Ornately ornamented throughout with aftermarket appliqued silver scrolls, including sides of barrel, entire frame, cylinder flutes, triggerguard and gripstrap assembly. Probably of Mexican origin. Rampant Colt checkered hard rubber grips. A unique “Tex-Mex” Colt single action revolver. Condition: Excellent as configured. Retaining approximately 98-100% finish with majority of surface covered in appliqued silver scrolls. Light tracking line on cylinder. Grips with light wear and minor fading. Action crisp. Estimate: $5,000-$7,000 Starting Bid: $3,500


33216 Colt Frontier Six-Shooter Single Action Revolver Belonging to “Tales of Wells-Fargo” TV Western Star Dale Robertson. Serial no. 71462/S [Stembridge Arms], .44-40 caliber, 5 1/2-inch barrel with single-line Hartford address and etched panel reading: Colt Frontier Six Shooter. Nickel-plated finish. Aftermarket walnut grips. Sold together with notarized letter of authenticity from TV western film actor Dale Robertson, attesting to his ownership of this revolver. The revolver is stamped with a large “S” designating it a gun from Stembridge rentals, a noted firearms rental agency. Condition: Good as refinished. Retaining approximately 80-85% of a renickeled finish, the remainder blended patina and showing wear overall. Grips are later replacements. Action has hair trigger. Letter states gun is a 4 3/4-inch barrel but is a typo. The barrel is 5 1/2-inches long. Dale Robertson, the actor who made his name in television Westerns in the 1950s and ‘60s, was born on July 14, 1923, in Harrah, Oklahoma. After serving in a tank crew and in the combat engineers in North Africa and Europe during World War II, the twice-wounded Robertson started his acting career while still on active duty in the U.S. Army. While stationed at San Luis Obispo, California, had a photograph taken for his mother. A copy of the photo displayed in the photo shop window attracted movie scouts, and the six foot tall, 180-lb. Robertson soon was on his way to Hollywood. Will Rogers Jr., whose father is the most famous son of Oklahoma, told him to avoid formal training and keep his own persona.”Don’t ever take a dramatic lesson,” Rogers told him. “They will try to put your voice in a dinner jacket, and people like their hominy and grits in everyday clothes.” Robertson took his advice and avoided acting classes. Robertson was typecast in Western movies and TV shows when the genre was still America’s favorite. He headlined two TV series, “Tales of Wells Fargo” (1957), in which he played the roving trouble-shooter Jim Hardie, and “The Iron Horse” (1966), in which he won a railway in a poker game. He also served as one of the hosts, along with Ronald Reagan, of the syndicated series “Death Valley Days” (1962) during the 1960s. Robertson later appeared in the inaugural season of “Dynasty” (1981). Robertson is a recipient of the Golden Boot Award in 1985, and was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers and the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. He is retired on a ranch near Oklahoma City, not far from his birthplace of Harrah. Estimate: $5,000-$10,000 Starting Bid: $2,500

33217 Fine Cuno Helfricht Shop Engraved Colt Single Action Revolver, Circa 1917. Serial no. 335525, .45 caliber, 4 ¾-inch barrel with address reading: Colt’s Pt. Hartford Ct. U.S.A. Two-line, three patent date on left side of frame. Cuno Helfricht scroll-engraved throughout. Nickel-plated finish. Aftermarket relief-carved two-piece Mexican eagle ivory grips. A unique “Tex-Mex” style single action revolver. Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 75% finish with scattered light wear to relief edges. Grips with light wear and rich patina. Action excellent. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $5,000


33218 **Boxed Second Generation Colt Single Action Revolver. **Serial no. 51412SA, .45 caliber, 5 1/2-inch barrel. Blued finish. Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Contained in original black and red factory stage coach box. Condition: Excellent to mint. Box with scuffs and tears to corner seams. Estimate: $1,600-$2,200 Starting Bid: $1,200

33219 Ideal Model No. 4 Colt .45 Caliber Reloading Tool. The scarce and desirable reloading tool marked: Ideal Mfg’d Co./New Haven, Ct.U.S.A./.45 Colt’s. Reverse marked: Pat. Feb. 11, 1884/Pat. Dec.29, 1884. Nickel-plated finish. Size: 8 3/4-inches long. Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 85-90% finish with scattered light wear and flaking of finish. Very good chamber and fine working order. A superior example. Estimate: $200-$300 No Minimum Bid

33220 Wild West Show Performer’s Three-Piece Buckskin Ensemble, Circa 1890-1905. Comprising: 1) Western buckskin vest, the front with multi-colored embroidered floral motifs. Three functional pockets with scalloped trim. Striped lining and red fabric back. 2) Pair of fringed buckskin trousers embroidered en suite with button fly front, front pockets with scalloped trim and size adjustment belt in back. 3) Fringed buckskin scout’s jacket with fringed front pockets, engraved brass buttons and copper rivets at corners. Two inside breast pockets. A legitimate 19th-century Wild West scout ensemble with great display potential. Condition: Excellent with minor wear and repairs. Vest red fabric back possibly replaced. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $3,000

33221 Pair of Rare Silver-Mounted Ladies’ Western Gauntlets by Bohlin together with Magazine Depicting Them Being Worn. The fine and collectible pair of silver-mounted western gauntlets of black leather, the cuffs adorned with borders having floral engraved silver diamond studs surrounding a floral hand-tooled panel, the outer side with a five-pointed star made of five engraved silver diamonds with a circular silver spot mounted with the initial K [Kathleen]. Sold together with a copy of Equestrian Trails, dated February, 1973 which has a photograph on the cover showing equestrian Kathleen Senft mounted on her prize American Saddlebred mare Golden Princess and wearing these exact gauntlets. The mare appears to be wearing matching silver-mounted Bohlin tack and is dressed for the 1973 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. A rare and desirable pair of ladies’ western gauntlets, both contained in original individual red cotton flannel bags. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000


33222 *Swiss DWM Police Model P-08 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Serial no. 14853, 9mm, 4 3/4-inch barrel. Blued finish with straw colored small parts. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Nickel-plated magazine with wood base. Sold together with period brown leather flap holster. Reverse marked: G.LOBSIGER/BERN /1905 Condition: Very good as period reworked. Bright bore with traces of fine pitting. Holster good with losses at toe and creases. Scattered fine crackling. Estimate: $2,500-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,250

33223 *1900 Commercial Swiss Luger Semiautomatic Pistol with Leather Holster and Harness. Serial no. 1078. 7.65 Luger. 4 3/4-inch barrel with dovetailed front sight. Cross in sunburst. Dished toggle with lock and DWM medallion. Narrow trigger. Frame with “P.” Polished area lower safety area. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips, left slotted for grip safety. Magazine with wood base with metal inserts. Barrel, frame, takedown lever, grip safety and toggle serialed the same. Trigger marked: 78. Brown leather holster with flap and magazine pouch on the top of the flap. Rear stamped: G. WIHRICH / 25/ BERN. Belt loops and harness rings. Leather shoulder harness. Spare magazine with reddish brown plastic base and P. Condition: Fine. Frame, barrel and toggle show 90-95% bluing with losses on edges and areas of wear. Excellent bore. 90-95% straw colors. Holster in very good condition with some wear, scuffings, and marks. Metal fittings show verdigris. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500 Starting Bid: $1,500

33224 *Swiss Luger 1906 Bern Semiautomatic Pistol with Custom Wooden Case. Serial no. 28822. 7.65 Luger. 4 3/4-inch barrel with dovetailed front sight. Serrated toggle marked: WAFFENFABRIK / BERN. Frame with Swiss proof;. Polished area lower safety area. Extractor marked: GLADDEN. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips with plain borders, slotted for grip safety. Magazine with wood base. Barrel, frame, take-down lever, grips, grip safety and toggle serialed the same. Custom wood box with lid marked: Registered by J. R. Deamude at Cleveland Ohio. Condition: Excellent. Frame, barrel and toggle shows 98-99% bluing with very slight losses on front edge of frame and isolated fine spotting. Excellent bore. 90-95% straw colors. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,500

33225 *1906 Bern Swiss Luger Semiautomatic Pistol with Leather Holster. Serial no. 26498. 7.65 Luger. 4 3/4-inch barrel with dovetailed front sight. Serrated toggle marked: WAFFENFABRIK / BERN. Frame with “P”;. Polished area lower safety area. Extractor marked: GELADEN. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips with plain borders, slotted for grip safety. Magazine with wood base with serialed to the gun. Barrel, frame, take-down lever, grips, grip safety and toggle serialed the same. Brown leather holster with flap and magazine pouch on the front side. Rear stamped: SCHELL/SATILE/FLAMA. Belt loops and harness rings. Condition: Excellent. Frame, barrel and toggle shows 98% bluing with slight losses on front edge of frame, safety line and isolated fine spotting. Excellent bore. 90-95% straw colors. Holster in very good condition with some scuffings, and marks. Metal fittings show verdigris. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,500


33226 *1929 Swiss Luger Semiautomatic Pistol with Holster. Serial no. 76490. 7.65 Luger. 4 3/4-inch barrel with dovetailed front sight. Straight front strap. Smooth toggle marked with cross in shield. Frame with “P.” Wide trigger. Extractor marked: GELADEN. Grip safety. Checkered black plastic grips, slotted for grip safety. Magazine with reddish brown plastic base with P stamped at base. Barrel, frame, take-down lever, and toggle serialed the same. Brown leather holster with flap. Rear stamped: F. GEHRI / BERN / 08. Belt loops and harness rings. Leather shoulder harness. Condition: Excellent, as partially redone. Frame, barrel and toggle show 96-98% bluing with losses on left side and edges. Trigger, take down lever, ejector, magazine catch and thumb safety lever show a blued finish. Excellent bore. Holster in very good condition with some wear, scuffings, and marks. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,500

33227 **U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol. Serial no. 1612339, .45 caliber, 5-inch barrel, parkerized finish. Frame with G.H.D. inspector’s mark. Crossed cannons ordnance mark on left side of frame just below slide serrations. Issue brown plastic checkered grips. Blued, unmarked magazine. A fine example. Condition: Very good to excellent. Retaining most of the original military finish. Minor wear to relief edges. Scattered fine scratches on top and left of slide. One small area of discoloration on top of slide. Minor slide wear present on forward portion of frame. Bright bore. Magazine showing moderate wear. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500 Starting Bid: $1,250

33228 *Composite Custom U.S. Model Remington UMC 1911-A1 SemiAutomatic Pistol Serial no. JDB001, .45 ACP caliber, 5-inch barrel. Remington-UMC marked slide. Parkerized finish. Checkered brown plastic grips. Lanyard loop. Contained in associated wooden case. Condition: Good as refinished and reconfigured. Retaining approximately 90-95% reparkerized finish with scattered wear to relief edges. Grips very good. Action good. Estimate: $600-$700 Starting Bid: $300

33229 *U.S. M-1 Semi-Automatic Carbine by Inland Mfg. Co.. Serial no. 535003, .30 carbine caliber, 18-inch barrel with standard sights and bayonet lug. barrel marked: Inland Mfg. Co./General Motors/7-43. Parkerized finish. Short magazine. Walnut stock and armguard. Olive green web sling. Contained in 1944 dated o.d. web zipper case. Condition: Good. Retaining approximately 80-85% finish with scattered wear to relief edges. Wood sanded and showing light wear. Action excellent. Zippered bag very good. Estimate: $500-$700 Starting Bid: $250

33230 **Boxed AR-7 Explorer Semi-Automatic Survival Rifle by Charter Arms. Serial no. A62029, .22 caliber, 16-inch takedown barrel. Satin black receiver. All contained in black plastic shoulder stock. Sold in original Charter Arms factory box with instructions. Condition: Excellent with light storage and handling wear. Estimate: $200-$300 No Minimum Bid


33231 Historic Clothing Ensemble of Italian Dictator Benito Mussolini and Mistress Clara Petacci, Captured During Their Attempted Escape. Comprising: 1) Original four-pocket grey gabardine wool military tunic and matching riding breeches, marked: L. Beretta & Co., both devoid of insignia and once the property of Benito Mussolini. According to consignor, the stripes and insignia were removed as souvenirs by partisans at the time of the capture. 2) Khaki two-pocket Italian military shirt. 3) Dark rust-colored wool dress belonging to Mussolini’s mistress Clara Petacci. All contained in the original brown leather suitcase the clothing was in when captured by Italian partisans [lock marked: Sarantie]. Sold together with several modern photos of the Italian couple depicted in life and death. Italian partisans carried out swift justice on Italian fascist Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci. They were stopped on April 27, 1945 while trying to escape to Switzerland to board a plane for neutral Spain. The couple were captured near the village of Mezzegra, Italy. They were shot and their bodies exhibited in public squares in Como and Milan [see photo]. According to witnesses, Petacci hugged Mussolini and refused to move away from him before they were dispatched. The two were both executed by shooting in the back. Mussolini and Petacci were caught near Lake Como, driving in a car with his uniform covered by a German greatcoat. He was driving in a column of German cars to escape observation but was recognized by an Italian Customs guard. The opinion of the partisan General Cadorna, son of the former field marshal, was that their executions were regrettable. Nevertheless, in this case, he considered the execution of the couple a good thing, since popular indignation against the Fascists demanded some satisfaction. The risk of a protracted trial, such as has been taking place in Rome, was thus avoided. This historic ensemble represents the clothing the couple had as a second outfit, [they were murdered in the clothes they were wearing]. The clothing came under the control of Charles Poletti’s secretary, Paul Moriconi. It has been the property of the Moriconi family until offered at this time [see other related items related to Mussolini in this auction]. Condition: Clothing: All showing wear with all insignia removed and dress with minor tears. Suitcase with wear, minor tears and repairs in evidence. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $5,000


33232 Rare Original WWII Typed Copy of Autopsy of Italian Dictator Benito Mussolini. A complete WWII era copy of the original post mortem autopsy report conducted by the staff of University of Milan on April 30, 1945 which included Americans Calvin S. Drayer and Dr. Winfred Overholser. Typed copy on onionskin paper, the text in Italian is a basic description of the body of the Italian dictator at the time of autopsy. Mussolini was murdered by anti-fascist partisans on April 4, 1945. A rare historical primary document. This copy was part of the collection of Paul Moriconi, Secretary to Charles Poletti, Former Regional Commissioner, Allied Military Government, Italy. Condition: Very good. Showing age wear, minor creases and age discoloration. Estimate: $500-$700 Starting Bid: $250

33233 Scarce WWII Holgraphic Letter by Italian Dictator Benito Mussolini. An authenticated holographic letter of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini to a journalist. The letter was most likely written prior to the Social Republic in 1943-45. It is written on half of a 10 1/2-inch X 7-inch paper that has been folded in half and then into quarters. The stationery has a watermark “P. Milani Fabriano”. Mussolini penned this letter in the Italian seaside town of Sengallia on the Adriatic Sea. The letter starts”Carissimo” [Dear one], Thank you for your kind remembrance. He states that “I write to Milan because they send you [illegible], to those”. Mussolini continues to write that he is embracing the seaside. The words “Contrary or Instead“, “preference” and “article” are used in the second paragraph and the words “one man” and “model” or “standard” are underlined by Mussolini himself. The best interpretation is difficult because of Mussolini’s handwriting and the inability to read all the words. In the last sentence he says that soon he will return to Rome and signs the letter “Ciao to you and friends, Mussolini”. The word below Mussolini’s signature and to the lower left side of the correspondence is “Sengallia”. Sengallia is located east of Florence and San Marino between the towns of Pesaro and Ancona. The letter was previously authenticated by Hamilton Galleries of New York [3/14/1980]. Condition: Good. Paper showing age wear, folds and minor soiling. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500

33234 Comprehensive Archive of the Allied Military Government of Occupied Territory (AMGOT) Correspondence, and Other Ephemera Related to the Allied Occupation of Italy Collected by Paul Moriconi, Secretary to Charles Poletti. An incredible collection of literally hundreds of original documents related to the Allied Occupation of Italy after WWII. The archive includes letters of correspondence to Colonel Charles Poletti from important political and military personnel including FDR, Rabbi Zolli, J.R. Pollock, B. Rabin, D. Acheson and others; the Vatican, civilian inquiries on missing relatives, repatriation of refugees, the restoration of Rome and Milan, the Ardeatine Massacre, the Vincenzo Azzolini trial, the Italian black market, transportation, assorted booklets and pamphlets on the Allied Military Government of Italy. The collection is essentially the files kept by Moriconi on all business conducted by the Allied Military Government and represent a plethora of important primary historical information for the writer, researcher or collector of WWII history. Files have been organized by subject and contained in individual file folders. Colonel Charles Poletti was the senior American officer in the Allied Military Government of Occupied Territory (AMGOT). Prior to this assignment, Poletti had been a special assistant to Secretary of War, Henry L. Stimson, and before that, Lieutenant Governor and then Governor of New York. Paul Moriconi was his secretary while top administrator and it was he who assembled this extensive archive. The collection includes bios on the two men as well as many other related items. Condition: All are good to excellent with age wear and minor discoloration. Estimate: $500-$700 Starting Bid: $250


33235 German Zeiss 10 X 40B Binoculars. Serial no. 2190270. Black vinyl construction with cap cover and shoulder strap. Contained in original velour shoulder bag with nylon web strap. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $600-$700 Starting Bid: $400 33236 Wollensak 8X30 Binoculars with Case. 8x30, single focus ring, black textured body. Rochester address on frame. Black leather neck strap. Contained in original, black leather case with Wollensak logo on the top. Condition: Fine, showing very little use. In need of professional cleaning. Estimate: $50-$75 No Minimum Bid 33237 Bakumatsu Japanese Tanegashima Matchlock Musket c. 1850-60. .54 caliber, 40-inch octagonal barrel [tsutsu] with swamped muzzle and pedestal sights. Barrel pinned to stock. Brass furniture. Simple, unadorned matchlock mechanism. Constructed by: Tomi yoshi Oo hashi. Manufactured in the Bakumatsu, or the ending period of Tokugawa Era in the 1850s, for the low ranking Samurai clansman. Approximately 156 years old. Condition: Very good as refinished. Showing age wear and patina Estimate: $2,000-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,000

33238 No lot 33239 Lot of Two Fixed Blade Collector Knives. Comprising: 1) Skinning knife by K. McFall, Lakeside, Arizona. 4-inch clip-point blade with maker’s mark present. Ovoid German silver crossguard. Stacked horn and ivory grip with purfling separators. Contained in original leather sheath by Sonja Lee, St. Johns, Arizona. 2) Case Hunting Knife with Scabbard. 5-inch clip-point blade with serrated back edge. German silver crossguard. Stag grip scales. Aluminum pommel. Contained in original leather scabbard. Condition: Both are excellent with light handling and storage wear. Estimate: $200-$300 No Minimum Bid

33240 **Cased Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Commemorative Texas Ranger Revolver and Bowie Knife Ensemble. Serial no. TR8406, .357 magnum, 4-inch barrel with target sights. Texas Ranger logo on right side of frame in gold. Blued finish. Case-hardened hammer and trigger. Triggerguard rebated on right side. Varnished mahogany grips with medallions. Contained in original mahogany factory case together with accompanying commemorative Texas Ranger bowie knife with Smith & Wesson logo. Sold together with original factory blue box for knife containing leather scabbard. Condition: Excellent with slight storage and handling wear in evidence. Knife excellent to mint. Case and box excellent. Estimate: $600-$700 Starting Bid: $300


33241 ***Boxed Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 629-1 Double Action Revolver by Weldon Bledsoe, Haltom City, Texas. Serial no. N926684, .44 magnum caliber, 6-inch barrel with target sights. Stainless steel construction. Fully scroll-engraved in 1970s by master engraver Weldon Bledsoe of Haltom City, Texas. Checkered walnut grips with medallions. Contained in original factory box with instructions. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Starting Bid: $1,500

33242 **Boxed Smith & Wesson Model 57 Double Action Revolver. Serial no. N451678, .41 magnum caliber, 6-inch barrel with target sights. Blued finish. Case-hardened hammer and trigger. Checkered walnut grips with medallions. Contained in factor mahogany case together with cleaning tools. Shipping box included. Condition: Excellent with light handling and storage wear. Light tracking line present. Estimate: $350-$500 Starting Bid: $250

33243 **Boxed Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol. Serial no. 82367-S, .22 caliber, 4 1/2-inch barrel with target sights. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips with integral thumbrest. Contained in original brown factory box together with factory literature. Condition: Excellent with scattered light wear to relief edges. Box with light wear and scuffs. Estimate: $1,200-$1,500 Starting Bid: $800

33244 *Colt Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol. Serial no. 221988-5, .22 caliber, 4 3/4-inch barrel with aftermarket nickel-plated recoil compensator. Blued finish. Adjustable trigger. Checkered walnut competition grips with integral thumbrest. Condition: Excellent with slight handling and storage wear. Estimate: $1,200-$1,600 Starting Bid: $600

33245 Hi-Standard Factory Pistol Box with Two Pistol Barrels and Two Magazines. The maroon factory Hi-Standard autoloading pistol box containing two .22 caliber Model 103 Supermatic Citation target pistol barrels and two Hi-Standard .22 caliber magazines, together with instructions, barrel counterweights and tools. Condition: All are fine to excellent with light storage and handling wear. Box with light scuffs. Estimate: $75-$150 No Minimum Bid


33246 *Browning Renaissance Hi-Power SemiAutomatic Pistol. Serial no. 245RR82841, 9MM, 4 5/8-inch barrel, extensive scroll engraving on grey silver slide and frame, synthetic pearl grips, gold-plated trigger. Spur hammer and target sights. Condition: Very good. No appreciable wear on working surfaces. Minor handling wear to slide. Grips excellent. Bright bore. Estimate: $2,200-$2,700 Starting Bid: $1,100 33247 **Colt Officers Match Model Double Action Revolver. Serial no. 86200, .22 caliber, 6-inch heavy match barrel with target sights. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips with medallions. Condition: Excellent with slight handling and storage wear. Estimate: $700-$800 Starting Bid: $350 33248 **Colt Python Double Action Revolver. Serial no. F68234, .357 magnum caliber, 4-inch barrel with ventilated rib and target sights. Blued finish. Double action. Checkered walnut grips with medallions. Condition: Excellent with slight handling and storage wear. Grips good. Action crisp. Estimate: $1,200-$1,600 Starting Bid: $600 33249 **Cased and Factory Engraved Colt Python Double Action Revolver. Serial no. V 29071, .357 caliber, 6-inch barrel with ventilated rib and target sights. Profusely scroll-engraved in class D-style. Checkered factory figured-walnut grips. Left side of grip frame is marked: “COLT ENG.” Contained in Colt Custom Workshop display case. Condition: Excellent. Appears unfired. Minor tracking line and light storage wear. Estimate: $1,500-$3,000 Starting Bid: $750 33250 **Cased Browning Medalist Model Competition Target Semi-Automatic Pistol. Serial no. 2671813, .22 caliber, 6 3/4inch barrel with vented rib and target sights. Gold-plated trigger. Blued finish. Checkered walnut competition grip with integral thumbrest. Contained in original black leatherette, red flannel lined, keyed travel case together with cleaning tools, extra magazine and instructions. Condition: Excellent to mint. Estimate: $1,200-$1,500 Starting Bid: $600 33251 **Boxed Sig Arms Model P210 Semi-Automatic Pistol. Serial no. P307296, 9MM, 4 3/4-inch barrel. Two-tone matte finish. Tysons Corner address on slide. Made in Switzerland. Checkered hardwood grips and bottom magazine release. Sold with original blue pasteboard box, manual, two extra magazines and extra pair of grips. Condition: Excellent. Little evidence of use. Bright bore. Estimate: $2,500-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,250 33252 Rare Sig Conversion Kit Barrel and Magazine. Serial no. 47364, .22 caliber, 4 3/4-inch barrel. Browned finish. Contained in factory box with accompanying magazine, target and instructions. Condition: Excellent. Box excellent. Estimate: $1,250-$1,500 Starting Bid: $625


33253 Randall Special Order Sasquatch Hunting Knife, Circa 1990. 11-inch modified clip point double-edged blade. Ricasso marked, “#487” next to standard maker’s address. Brass guard with double, turned-down quillons. Black and brass spacers above and below figured, blonde, hardwood grip. Brass pommel. Contained in original, fine brown leather scabbard with snap closure and pink sharpening stone. Reverse marked “11” and with Orlando address. Condition: Excellent. No signs of re-sharpening. Scabbard with very light signs of handling wear. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500 33254 Randall Model 12-11 Confederate Bowie Knife. 11-inch clip point blade with ricasso marked, “RANDALL MADE/ORLANDO, FLA.” Brass guard with turned up quillons. Stacked leather grip with red, white and blue spacers above and below. Nickel silver pommel with hex nut cap. Contained in original brown leather scabbard with brown snaps and sharpening stone. Reverse marked, “H.H.HEISER/MAKER/DENVER.COLO.” Condition: Fair to good. Blade with scattered patches of light pitting, 2 nicks to edge and signs of having been sharpened. Scabbard with dryness and some losses. Crackling to snap closure. Partial loss of tab on sharpening stone. Estimate: $1,200-$1,600 Starting Bid: $600 33255 Pair of Randall Hunting Knives in Dual Sullivan Scabbard. Comprising: 1) Model 3-5 Hunter. 5-inch slightly curved blade with serrated thumb rest. Ricasso marked, “RANDALL MADE/ORLANDO,FLA.” Brass guard with single quillon. Red, white and blue spacers above black micarta grip with finger grooves. Steel lanyard tube. 2) Model 20 Yukon Skinner. 4 1/2-inch curved blade with serrated thumb rest. Red, white and blue spacers above black micarta grip with finger grooves. Steel lanyard tube. Contained in dual brown leather scabbard with snap closures and sharpening stone. Reverse marked, “3 5/RANDALL MADE/KNIVES/ORLANDO,FLA.” and “20/CUSTOM MADE/AT/ SULLIVANS/TAMPA,FLA./BY GUTCHER.” Sold together with original brown leather Randall scabbards each marked to their respective knives. Condition: All Excellent. Estimate: $1,100-$1,500 Starting Bid: $550 33256 Pair of Randall Hunting Knives with Scabbards. Comprising: 1) Model 7-4 Fisherman Hunter. 4 1/2-inch curved blade with maker mark on ricasso. Single quillon nickel silver guard. Red, white and blue spacers above black micarta grip with finger grooves. Steel lanyard opening. Contained in original brown leather scabbard with green, nylon lanyard and snap enclosure. Reverse marked, “7 4 /RANDALL MADE/KNIVES/ORLANDO. FLA” 2) Model 21 Little Game camp knife. 3 1/2-inch curved blade with standard marker mark on ricasso. Silver nickel guard with turned-down single quillon. Red, white and blue spacers above black, finger grooved micarta grip. Lanyard opening. Contained in original brown leather scabbard with snap closure. Reverse marked , “21/RANDALL MADE/KNIVES/ ORLANDO.FLA”Green nylon lanyard. Sold together with fine brown leather, Sullivan-made dual scabbard. Snap enclosures. Reverse with both maker marks. Condition: Excellent. One scabbard with ballpoint pen mark. Estimate: $1,100-$1,500 Starting Bid: $550 33257 Randall Model 25 Hunting Knife. 5-inch spear point blade with standard maker mark on ricasso. Nickel silver guard with single turned down quillon. Black and aluminum spacers. Stacked leather and ivory grip. Nickel silver pommel. Contained in original brown leather scabbard with sharpening stone. Reverse with Randall maker mark. Condition: Excellent. Grip with typical hairline crack along left side. Estimate: $800-$1,000 Starting Bid: $400

33258 No Lot 33259 British Sectional Shotgun Cleaning Rod Kit in Leather Case. Triple sectional screw together hardwood shotgun cleaning rod with brass wire brush tip. Contained in original leather pouch with snap closure. Condition: Excellent with light wear present. Estimate: $150-$250 No Minimum Bid


33260 *Cased 12 Gauge Midland Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 91975. 12 gauge. 30-inch barrels with matted concave rib with extension. Casehardened action with back action rebounding locks. Locks and action engraved with foliate scroll details. Action fitted with a hold-open lock for the top lever. Low hammers. Ball fences. Single action bolt and Greenerstyle crossbolt. Checkered semipistolgrip stock of slightly figured walnut. Horn buttplate. Vacant oval. Checkered pull-off splinter fore-end. Brown canvas covered trunk case with single lock. Green baize interior with maker’s label. Case interior modified for gun. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.728/0.725 inches. Chokes: 0.006/0.031 inches (Improved Cylinder/ Improved Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.030 inches. Proof: Birmingham Nitro, 13/1, 13/1, 2 3/4, 12c, 1 1/4 oz. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 3/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/2 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Condition: Good. Barrels show 90-95% bluing with some thinning towards the breech and some spotting under the fore-end. Bores show heavy pitting toward muzzles and in isolated areas. Both barrels shows dents. Action/barrels show looseness. Action and triggerguard show a gray brown patina. Stock and foreend show nicks, scratches and worn checkering. Case in Fair condition with losses to the canvas on the lid. Interior in good condition with minimal losses and pilling. Estimate: $800-$1,000 Starting Bid: $400


33261 *16 Gauge Ludwig Borovnick Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 9400. 16 gauge. 29-inch barrels later marked with maker’s name. Matted flat rib with doll’s head extension. Brush bright action with back action locks. Action and locks engraved with foliate scroll details. Checkered pistolgrip stock of well figured walnut. Steel buttplate and grip cap. Sling eyes. Checkered splinter fore-end with lever release. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.666/0.661 inches. Chokes: 0.007/0.018 inches (Improved Cylinder/ Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.028 inches. Proof: Austrian Nitro Reproof, 16/65. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast-off: 3/16 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as partially redone. Barrels show 99% reblued finish with some small areas of older pitting. Rib shows areas of losses to engraving and four filled holes. Excellent bright bores. Barrels/action show some looseness. Refinished stock shows very few light marks and one impression. Metal is proud above wood in most areas. Refreshed checkering. Fore-end shows a two inch interior crack. Estimate: $1,800-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,200

33262 Cased 20 Gauge E. M. Reilly Sidelever Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 20396. 20 gauge. 26 1/4 -inch Damascus barrels with game rib marked: E. M. Reilly & Co., Oxford St., London. Casehardened sidelever action with bar action rebounding locks. Action and locks engraved with fine foliate scroll. Percussion fences. Checkered straight grip stock of figured walnut. Steel buttplate. Vacant oval. Checkered splinter fore-end with lever release. Leather trunk case with single brass lock. Brass plate on lid with: G. F. H. 90 Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park. Red baize interior with later maker’s label. Later three piece cleaning rod. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.619/0.629 inches. Chokes: 0.004/0.029 inches (Cylinder/Full). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.021 inches. Proof: Birmingham Nitro Reproof. 15.7, 15.9, 20-70, 950 Bar. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 5/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/2 inches. Cast-off: 1/4 inches. Weight: 5 pounds, 4 ounces. Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 98-99% re-browned finish with a few older pits. Excellent bright bores. Action and locks show a silver gray patina. Hammers shows a brown patina. Replaced sidelever spring. Visible forging marks on action body. Stock shows a 1/2 inch crack at head of stock on right side at top tang. Stock shows an impressions and small area of nicks at oval along with a few light handling marks. Fore-end shows small losses at edge and an impression on the checkering. Refreshed checkering. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500 Starting Bid: $2,500

33263 12 Gauge A. Thomson Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 1399. 12 gauge. 30-inch Damascus barrels with a game rib marked: Alexr Thomson & Son, 3 Hanover Street, Edinburgh. Barrels numbered: 1424. Casehardened action and bar action rebounding locks engraved with 80% fine foliate scroll. Sculpted high hammers. Percussion fences. Checkered straight grip stock of well figured walnut. Horn buttplate. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Deeley-Edge style release. Horn fore-end tip. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.740/0.738 inches. Chokes: 0.011/0.009 inches (Improved Cylinder). Chambers: 2 1/2 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.026 inches. Proof: London Nitro Reproof, .740, .740, 2 1/2, LP74. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/2 inches. Drop at comb: 1 5/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/2 inches. Cast: none. Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 95-97% older rebrowning with some losses at the muzzle. Four nicks on the top of the barrels. Excellent bright bores. Action shows a silver gray patina. Action screws show slight marring. Left hammer is bent inward. Stock shows some light marks and a few nicks and impressions. Stock shows a small 1/4 inch long crack at rear of left lock. Fore-end shows a small loss to the edge. Estimate: $2,500-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800


33264 Lightweight 28 Gauge Truelock and Harris Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 47432. 28 gauge. 28 1/4 inch barrels with a game rib marked: Sold by Truelock and Harris, Dublin. Casehardened action and back action rebounding locks engraved with foliate scroll details. Maker’s name on the locks. Checkered straight grip stock of stock of slightly figured walnut. Checkered butt. Vacant oval. Checkered pull-off fore-end with engraved furniture. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.557/0.570 inches. Chokes: 0.006/0.028 inches (Improved Cylinder/ Full). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Proof: Birmingham Nitro Reproof, 14.1, 14.3, 28-70, 850 Bar, BD (1999). (Note: Left barrel is out of proof due to enlarged bore.) Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/2 inches. Drop at comb: 1 7/8 inches. Drop at heel: 3 inches. Cast-off: 3/8 inches. Weight: 4 pounds, 15 ounces. Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 98% reblued finish with some older light pitting under the fore-end. Excellent bright bores. Action and furniture show a silver-gray patina. Refinished stock shows a repaired crack at the head and very few light marks. Fore-end shows a small inset repair to edge. Refreshed checkering. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800


33265 12 Gauge Stephen Grant Sidelever Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 3719. 12 Gauge. 30-inch Damascus barrels with game rib marked: Stephen Grant, 67A St. James Street, London. Casehardened Grant & Hodges patent sidelever action (use number 541) with back action rebounding locks. Action and locks engraved with very fine foliate scroll. Extractor. Percussion fences. Finely checkered straight grip stock of straight grain walnut with figure in 30% at the butt. Vacant oval. Checkered butt. Wedge fastened splinter fore-end. The gun is number 2 of a pair. Later brown canvas trunk case with brown interior. Leather trim on corners. Two brass locks. Later small Atkin, Grant & Lang label. Later handle cover. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.736/0.736 inches. Chokes: 0.011/0.009 inches (Improved Cylinder). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.0.21 inches. Proof: Birmingham Nitro Reproof, 18.7/18.7, 12-70, 850 Bar. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/2 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 98-99% rebrowned finish with a few older pits. Excellent bright bores. Action shows a silver gray patina. Trigger plate, triggers, side lever, triggerguard and fore-end iron and furniture show 99% reblued finish. Triggerguard appears to have been re-engraved. Refinished stock shows a 3/4 inch repaired crack at rear of top tang and a few very light marks. Fore-end shows a few light marks and an impression on the checkering. Refreshed checkering. Case in very good condition. Lid shows a 2-inch tear in the canvas. Underside shows a small tear. Leather trim shows some scuffing. Interior lid shows a one inch repaired tear. Estimate: $3,500-$5,500 Starting Bid: $3,000

33266 *12 Gauge Parker Bros. Grade 1 Hammer Shotgun. Serial no. 151534. 12 gauge. 30-inch twist steel barrels with concave matted rib. Casehardened action with bar action locks with light border engraving. Fishtail top lever. Checkered pistolgrip stock of figured walnut. Hard rubber grip cap. Vacant shield at grip. Dog’s head hard rubber buttplate. Checkered splinter fore-end with Deeley-Edge release. Condition: Very Good. Barrels show 80-90% contrasting browned finish. Bright bores. Action shows a silver-gray patina. Stock shows nicks, scratches and impressions. Fore-end shows some finish losses and marks. Estimate: $800-$1,200 Starting Bid: $700

33267 *16x16 .22 German Hammer Drilling. Serial no. 18164. 16x16 gauge and .22 caliber. 27 5/8-inch barrels with flat matted rib with later telescopic sight mount. Mount obscures maker’s name. Automatic rear sight. Spear front sight. Barrels marked: Prima Fluss Stahl. Rifle barrel is 9x72 R with a pinned-in .22 insert liner. French gray action with back action locks engraved with floral designs and games scenes with Red and Roe deer and Cappercaillie. Percussion fences. Greener-style crossbolt. Tang mounted rifle barrel selector for front set trigger. Extractors. Horn triggerguard. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of straight grain walnut. Cartridge trap with hinged lid. Bavarian style cheek piece. Horn buttplate. Sling swivels. Checkered splinter fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.671/0.671 inches. Chokes: 0.020/0.030 inches. Chambers: 2 1/2 inches. Proof: German Nitro, 16/1, 16, 226/08. Note: Left barrel is out of proof due to enlarged bore. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 13 inches. Weight: 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 94-96% bluing. Bright shotgun bores. Bright rifle bore with well-defined rifling. Replaced hammer screws are slightly different. Barrels/action shows slight looseness. Stock shows a recoated finish over numerous light marks. Stock shows a two-inch crack at toe. Buttplate shows insect losses. Fore-end shows an older recoated finish with some scratches and impressions. Checkering shows filling. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,200 33268 28 Gauge Belgian Hammer Cape Gun Ball and Shotgun. Serial no: 6591. 28 gauge. 23 5/8-inch Damascus barrels with matted concave rib with doll’s head extension and folding rear sight on a insert base. Sight notch is off center to allow the right barrel to be sighted when using a ball cartridge. Casehardened action with back action rebounding locks. Action and locks engraved with checkerboard pattern and game scenes. Locks with silver bordered ovals with dogs, action with floral scene, and triggerguard with pheasants. Serpentine fences. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of figured walnut with a 1 5/8-inch walnut extension. Checkered horn buttplate. Fluted horn buttplate. Cheekpiece. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Deeley-Edge style release and horn tip. Sling swivels. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.559/0.548 inches. Chokes: 0.003/0.017 (Relief choked) inches (Cylinder/Modified). Chambers: 2 1/2 inches. Proof: Belgian Black Powder (Left barrel marked: Not for Ball), London Nitro Reproof, 14.1, 13.9, 65 mm, LP 91. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15 1/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 4 pounds, 13 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as modified. Barrels show 96-98% browning. Excellent bright bores. Action shows 96-98% case colors. Locks show a 96-98% brown gray casehardened finish. Silver inlay shows losses on left side. Triggerguard shows a brown finish with slight amount of bluing in protected areas. Refinished stock shows a number of nicks, scratches and impressions. Foreend shows a some impressions in the checkering. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500 Starting Bid: $1,500


33269 **Cased 12 Gauge x 7.65R Krieghoff Neptune Drilling with Telescopic Sight and .22 Magnum Adapter. Serial no. 72203. 12 gauge x 12 gauge x 7.65R. 25-inch monoblock Bohler Anitint steel barrels with matted flat rib with integral telescopic sight mounts, automatic single folding leaf rear sight and large brass fore-sight. Two inch wedges of oak leaf engraving at the breech. French gray reinforced sidelock action fully engraved with oak leaves and game scenes: Left side: Wild boar running through a mountain meadow, right side: German short hair pointer in a woodland scene with pheasants, and underside with pair of woodcocks. Extractors. Adjustable front set trigger. Krieghoff combination safety and cocking lever. Cocking indicators. Rifle barrel selector on top of upper tang. Greener cross bolt. Horn triggerguard. Finely skipline checkered pistolgrip stock of well figured walnut. Horn grip cap and grooved buttplate. Sling swivels. Finely skip line checkered splinter fore-end with Deeley-Edge style release. Removable Zeiss Diatal-D 6-24 telescopic sight fitted to the gun. .22 Magnum adapter with 8 5/8 inch barrel in green plastic cover with hex wrench. Heavy custom dark brown elephant hide trunk case with partitions fitted to the gun with green baize interior. Nickel plated hardware including corner protectors. Accessories include sling, cleaning rod, cleaning implements and turn screw. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.720/0.718 inches. Chokes: 0.010/0.027 inches (Improved Cylinder/Improved Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Proof: German Nitro, 12/70, 7X65R, 672. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 5/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Condition. Excellent, showing little use, possibly unfired. No cartridge rings on breech. Barrels show 98-99% bluing with slight wear at muzzles. Excellent bright bores. Stock shows a likely factory splice at 2 1/4 inches from the butt. Stock shows a few very light marks. Fore-end shows two impressions and a 1/4 inch scrape. Case in Fine condition, hardware showing some corrosion. Estimate: $8,500-$9,500 Starting Bid: $7,500



33270 *12 Gauge Parker SC Single Barrel Trap Shotgun.. Serial no. 223544. 12 gauge. 32-inch Acme steel barrel with flat matted ventilated rib with dual beads. Casehardened boxlock action engraved with fine and bold foliate scroll and a pigeon in flight on the underside. Ejector. No safety. Checkered pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut capped with hard rubber grip cap. Checkered panels at head of stock. Engraved gold oval. 1 1/8 inch Kickeze recoil pad. Checkered enlarged fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.734 inches. Choke: 0.037 inches (Full). Chamber: 2 3/4 inches. Proof: Parker Overload Proof. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 3/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 1 7/8 inches. Cast-off: 1/8 inches. Weight: 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrel shows 96-98% bluing. Excellent bright bore. Action shows 20-30% case colors. Triggerguard shows 20-30% bluing. Stock shows a recoat with a very few light marks. Fore-end shows three repaired cracks at the rear. Estimate: $2,500-$3,000 Starting Bid: $2,000


33271 *16 Gauge Parker CHE Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 124306. 16 gauge. Shortened 26-inch Titanic steel barrels with double beads. Casehardened number 0 action engraved with chain border, foliate scroll and game scenes: pointer and setter on sides and setter flushing a bird in a meadow. Ejectors. Automatic safety. Parker single selective trigger. Finely checkered replacement pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut. Vacant silver oval. Skeleton buttplate. Drop points. Replacement beavertail fore-end with modified fore-end iron for pull rod. Tan leather leg of mutton case with straps. Note: The Parker Identification and Serialization Book states that this gun had 28-inch Titanic steel barrels, ejectors, splinter fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.678/0.677 inches. Chokes: 0.010/0.014 inches (Improved Cylinder /Modified). Chambers: 2 9/16 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.014 inches. (Gun is deemed unsafe to fire due to thin barrels). Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 9/16 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as completely redone. Showing little use after restoration. Barrels show 99% bluing. Excellent bright bore. Gun is deemed unsafe to fire due to thin barrels. Action shows 99% recased colors. Triggerguard shows 99% reblued finish. Stock shows a 3/4 inch shrinkage crack near the butt. Fore-end shows 99% recased colored iron and furniture. Restoration attributed to Del Grego. Case in good condition with some scuffing and wear to exterior. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000 Starting Bid: $5,000

33272 Composite 12 Gauge Parker CH Double Barrel Shotgun. Composite serial no. 57717/210434. 12 gauge. 28-inch barrels serialed 210434 and marked: Trojan Steel with doll’s head addition added to rib. Matted concave rib. Casehardened number 2 action, serialed 57717, engraved with fine foliate scroll and scenes of pointers and setters. Chain style border engraving. Floorplate shows a field scene with a setter. Extractors. Automatic safety. Checkered replacement Monte Carlo pistolgrip stock of semi-figured contrasting walnut. Skeleton buttplate. Checkered in the manner of a G grade. Checkered replacement beavertail pull-off fore-end serialed 210343. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.0732/0.0733 inches. Chokes: 0.038/0.037 inches (Full). Chambers: 2 5/8 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/2 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Weight: 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Condition: Very Good, as reconfigured. Barrels show 96-98% bluing with some light spotting. Bright bores with some leading ahead of chambers. Action and furniture shows silver gray patina. Replacement triggerguard screw. Replacement stock and fore-end show a few light marks. Estimate: $2,500-$4,000 Starting Bid: $2,000

33273 *20 Gauge Parker CHE Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 203279. 20 gauge. 25 7/8-inch barrels with matted concave rib. Rib with Parker Brothers, Makers, Meriden, Conn. Acme Steel with double white beads. Casehardened number 0 action engraved with chain border, foliate scroll and game scenes: pointer and setter on sides and setter flushing a bird in a meadow. Ejectors. Automatic safety. Parker single selective trigger. Finely checkered replacement pistolgrip stock of figured walnut. Skeleton buttplate. Vacant silver oval. Drop points. Finely checkered replacement beavertail fore-end with modified fore-end iron for pull rod. Note: The Parker Identification and Serialization Book states that this gun was a CHE and had 32-inch Acme steel barrels, ejectors, splinter fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.633/0.634 inches. Chokes: 0.010/0.010 inches (Improved Cylinder). Chambers: 2 5/8 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.020 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast: none. Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as redone. Showing limited use since being rebuilt. Barrels show 99% reblued finish. 1 1/2 inch piece of rib nicely spliced and pinned at breech end. Excellent bright bores. Action and fore-end iron and furniture show 99% dark case colors. Triggerguard and skeleton butt show 99% reblued finish. Replacement stock shows a very small nick at toe. Restoration attributed to DelGrego Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $7,500


33274 *28 Gauge Parker Upgraded CHE Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 170709. 28 gauge. 26-inch barrels with matted concave rib. Rib with: Parker Brothers, Makers, Meriden, Conn. Acme Steel. Note: The Acme appears to have been added at a later time. Upgraded casehardened number 00 action engraved with chain border, foliate scroll and game scenes: pointer and setter on sides and setter flushing a bird in a meadow. Engraving signed: 1965 R. Runge Engr. Ilion, NY. Upgrade attributed to DelGrego. Ejectors. Automatic safety. Parker single selective trigger. Finely checkered replacement pistolgrip stock of figured walnut. Skeleton buttplate. Drop points. Vacant silver oval. Replacement beavertail fore-end with modified fore-end iron for pull rod. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.557/0.557 inches. Chokes: 0.025/0.005 inches. (Full/Cylinder). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 6 pounds, 3 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as completely redone and upgraded. Showing little use after restoration. Barrels show 99% bluing. Excellent bright bore. Action shows 99% recased colors. Triggerguard and skeleton buttplate shows 99% reblued finish. Stock shows a few light marks. Fore-end shows 99% recased colored iron and furniture. Estimate: $12,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $10,000


33275 *12 Gauge Parker DHE Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 144985. 12 gauge. 30-inch Titanic steel barrels with matted concave rib. Casehardened boxlock action engraved with fine foliate scroll and game scenes: sides of action: pointer and setter in woodland setting, triggerplate: 4 stylized ducks. Ejectors. Non-automatic safety. Replacement home made safety button. Checkered pistolgrip stock of well figured English walnut. Period NOSHOC recoil pad. Hard rubber grip cap. Checkered splinter fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.734/0.734 inches. Chokes: 0.040/0.040 inches (Full). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.024 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 5/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 5/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/4 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Condition: Very Good, as partially redone. Barrels show a 98-99% reblued finish. Bright bores. Left barrel shows a slight dent. Action and furniture show a silver-gray patina. Barrels/action show some looseness. Refinished stock and fore-end show some light marks and a few deeper marks. Estimate: $3,500-$4,500 Starting Bid: $2,500

33276 *12 Gauge Parker DHE Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 202819. 12 Gauge. Shortened 28-inch Titanic barrels with matted concave rib and later insert chokes. Casehardened number 2 action engraved with fine foliate scroll and game scenes of dogs on the sides and pheasants on the triggerplate. Ejectors. Non-automatic safety. Checkered pistolgrip stock of figured dark walnut. Later one-inch recoil pad. Hard rubber grip cap. Vacant oval. Checkered splinter fore-end. Note: The Parker Identification and Serialization Book states that this gun was a DHE and had 32-inch Titanic steel barrels, extractor, and extra barrels. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.733/0.734 inches. Chokes: Insert 0.005/0.012 inches. Chambers: 3 inches. (Note: Chambers were lengthened to 3-inches at a later time and the gun was not designed for 3-inch cartridges or loads). Minimum wall thickness: 0.028 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 5/8 inches. Drop at heel: 1 7/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Condition: Very Good, as partially redone. Barrels shows 94-96% reblued finish with a number of very small older pits. Excellent bright bores. Action, triggerguard, fore-end iron and furniture show a silver gray patina. Stock shows a number of light to deep nicks, medium to light scratches and various handling marks. Fore-end shows a few light handling marks. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500 Starting Bid: $2,000

33277 *12 Gauge Parker PHE Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 205724. 12 gauge. 32-inch Parker steel barrels with concave matted rib. Casehardened number 2 action with foliate scroll details and border engraving. Ejectors. Automatic safety. Checkered pistolgrip replacement stock of figured walnut. Hard rubber dog’s head buttplate and grip cap. Vacant shield. Checkered splinter fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.731/0.731 inches. Chokes: 0.036/0.036 inches (Full). Chambers: 2 5/8 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.032 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/2 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 80-85% bluing with some spotting, numerous light marks and a few small areas of light pitting. Excellent bright bores with left bore showing some very light longitudinal scratches. Action shows 40-50% case colors, with all on the side and top tang. Well made replacement stock shows a few light marks. Refinished fore-end shows a few light marks and recut checkering. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500 Starting Bid: $2,000


33278 *20 Gauge Parker VH Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 223276. 20 gauge. 26-inch Vulcan steel barrels with matted concave rib. Casehardened 0 frame action with border engraving. Extractor. Automatic safety. Checkered pistolgrip stock of straight grain walnut. Vacant shield. Maker’s dog’s head buttplate and grip cap. Splinter fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.634/0.631 inches. Chokes: 0.014/0.022 inches. Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.020 inches. Proof: Parker Overload Proof. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 6 pounds. Condition: Very Good, as partially redone. Barrels show 90-95% bluing turning brown. Left barrel shows some older light pitting and a slight dent near the muzzle. Right barrels shows three slight dents near the muzzle. Bright bores show a short area of some light to medium pitting near the muzzles. Mid-point bead broken off. Action shows 15-20% case hardening primarily on top tang and protected areas. Balance of action and furniture show a uniform silver/brown patina. Stock shows cracks at rear of top tang with some separation around top tang and rear of action. Stock show refreshed finish with numerous light marks with a few nicks. Splinter fore-end shows light marks with a few nicks. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,800


33279 *12 Gauge Parker VHE Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 224604. 12 gauge. 32-inch Vulcan steel barrels with matted concave rib. Casehardened border engraved number 1 1/2 action. Ejectors. Non-automatic safety. Checkered pistolgrip possible replacement stock of contrasting figured walnut. Stock is not numbered to the gun. Hard rubber grip cap. Later Pachmayr recoil pad. No shield. Checkered later custom beavertail fore-end. Note: Parker identification book lists the gun with a splinter fore-end and the iron is that of a splinter fore-end modified for a beaver tail. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.732/0.733 inches. Chokes: 0.038/0.037 inches (Full). Chambers: 2 5/8 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.037 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 13 7/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 5/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 5/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as modified. Barrels show 96-98% bluing with majority of losses on underside and some very small marks. Mid point bead broken off. Excellent bright bores. Action shows 50-60% case colors. Triggerguard shows a silver gray patina. Stock shows some slight losses at the top tang and a few light scratches. Beavertail fore-end shows a repair, a coated interior and a gap at the rear. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,600

33280 *12 Gauge Parker VHE Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 213338. 12 gauge. 28-inch Vulcan steel barrels with concave matted rib with double white beads. Recasehardened border engraved number 1 1/2 action. Miller non-selective trigger. Non-automatic safety. Ejectors. Triggerguard with owner’s name engraved. Checkered pistolgrip stock of straight grain walnut. Hard rubber grip cap. One-inch White Line recoil pad. Checkered splinter fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.734/0.733 inches. Chokes: 0.010/0.021inches (Improved Cylinder/ Modified). Chambers: 2 5/8 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.027 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 13 3/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 5/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/2 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 95-97% reblued finish with majority of losses under the fore-end. Hole drilled in front of loop base. Action shows 99% cyanide recase colors. Action/barrels show very slight looseness. Reblued triggerguard shows 98% finish. Refinished stock shows a few very light marks. Fore-end shows a 1/2 inch long and one smaller crack at the iron. Checkering shows wear. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500 Starting Bid: $1,800

33281 *12 Gauge E. J. Churchill Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun with Case. Serial no. 1724. 12 gauge. 30-inch barrels marked: E. J. Churchill, Gun and Rifle Manufacturer / 8 Agar St. Strand, London WC. with matted concave rib with extension. Double white beads. Casehardened action with bar action 8 pin locks. Beaded fences. Non-automatic safety. Ejectors. Square crossbolt third fastener. Action and locks engraved with 80% very fine foliate scroll. Monogram on underside of action. Checkered straight grip stock of well figured wood with considerable light fiddleback. Older Silver’s style recoil pad. Checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release and small diamond shaped fastener. Gun dates to 1907. Later Red Head leg of mutton leather case with brass hardware. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.726/0.733 inches. Chokes: 0.003/0.040 inches. (Cylinder/Full). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.029 inches. Proof: London Nitro, 13/1, 13/1, 1 1/8 oz., 12c. Note: Barrels are out of proof due to lengthened chambers and left barrel due to enlarged bore. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 5/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Condition: Fine, as redone. Barrels show 98-99% reblued finish. Excellent bright bores with some slight rivelling. Action and locks shows 96-98% redone case colors. Action and barrels show very slight looseness. Stock shows a refreshed finish an a few light marks. Fore-end shows some cracks around diamond shaped fastener with the wood slightly lifting. Case in fine condition with slight scuffing. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $5,000


33282 Deluxe 12 Gauge Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Extra Set of Barrels. Serial no. 7654. 12 gauge. 30-inch Damascus barrels with concave matted rib engraved with: Colt PT F A MFG CO HARTFORD CT U S A. Rib with dolls head third fastener. Gold bands at breech. Double white beads. Casehardened boxlock action engraved with fine foliate scroll and game scenes: Left side: Setter flushing a grouse, and right side: Pointer with a grouse. Underside with Patented Aug 22, Sept 19, 1882. Ball fences with single gold rings. Blued engraved triggerguard with: H.S. Kearny in gold. Non automatic safety. Extractor. Checkered pistolgrip stock of highly figured contrasting walnut. Head of stock with checkered panels with arrow head insert. Drop points. Maker’s hard rubber buttplate with rampant colt. Checkered splinter fore-end with horn insert at tip. Second set of 28-inch Damascus barrels with gold bands, double white beads and fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: 30-inch: Bores: 0.723/0.724 inches. Chokes: 0.018/0.023 inches (Modified). Chambers: 2 5/8 inches. 28-inch: Bores: 0.719/0.721 inches. Chokes: 0.004/0.010 inches. (Cylinder/Improved Cylinder). Chambers: 2 5/8 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 13 5/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 ½ inches. Drop at heel: 3 1/8 inches. Weight: 7 pounds 5 ounces. 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 fore-end shows a few light marks and some impressions at the rear. Both fore-end irons and furniture show 90-95% case colors. Estimate: $60,000-$70,000 Starting Bid: $55,000


33283 12 Gauge T. Horsley Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 3213. 12 gauge. 29 1/4-inch chopper-lump barrels with extended game rib. Casehardened border engraved sidelock action with 7-pin back action locks. Ejectors. Automatic safety. Checkered straight grip stock of contrasting slightly figured walnut. Drop points. Grooved hard rubber buttplate. Vacant oval. Checkered splinter fore-end with lever release.

33284 *20 gauge L.C. Smith Field Grade Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. FW S 50467. 20 gauge. 28 1/8 inch Armor Steel barrels with matted raised flat rib. Barrel flats marked: 2 3/4 in chamber. Casehardened sidelock action. Extractor. Automatic safety. Checkered pistolgrip stock of slightly figured walnut. Hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. Checkered replacement beavertail fore-end with no recoil lug.

Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.736/0.738 inches. Chokes: 0.001/0.018 inches. (Cylinder/ Modified). Chambers: 3 inches. (Note: Barrels are out of proof due to lengthen chambers). Minimum wall thickness: 0.018 inches (Wall thickness is below recommended minimum). Proof: London Nitro, 12, 12, 1 1/8 oz. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Gun dates to 1890. Condition: Fine, as redone. Barrels show some unevenness on the exterior surface. Excellent bores. Right bore shows some frosting near the chamber. Action shows a polished silver finish with a few older small pits. Action/barrels show some looseness. Right ejector needs adjustment. Triggerguard shows some bluing losses at the tang and a dent in the front of the bow. Refinished stock shows a repair at the head on the right side and a repair at the front of the grip behind the locks and top tang. Metal proud of wood in places. Refinished fore-end with polished iron and furniture. Fore-end shows a few light marks. Estimate: $2,000-$4,000 Starting Bid: $1,600

Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.616/0.621 inches. Chokes: 0.031/0.031 inches. (Full). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Proof: Factory Nitro. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast: Weight: 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as modified. Barrels show 94-96% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Action and locks show 96-98% dark case colors. Triggerguard shows 99% bluing. Stock shows a few light marks. Grip cap shows losses. Replacement foreend shows a few light marks. Estimate: $1,600-$2,000 Starting Bid: $1,200


33285 *12 Gauge L. C. Smith Specialty Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun. Serial no. S131648. 12 gauge. 32-inch barrel with ventilated rib. Casehardened boxlock action with floral designs with sporting details of quail and spaniel. Underside with: Arnot Weess engraved on the action. Ejector. No safety. Checkered pistolgrip stock of figured walnut. Checkered panels at head of stock. Hard rubber grip cap. Later recoil pad and pitch correction extension. Checkered enlarged fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.731 inches. Choke: 0.040 inches. Chamber: 2 3/4 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 5/8 inches. Drop at heel: 1 7/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Condition: Fine. Barrel shows 90-95% bluing with majority of losses under the fore-end. Excellent bore. Action shows 90-95% muted case colors. Triggerguard shows 70% bluing with losses to the tang. Barrel/action shows slight looseness. Stock shows some light marks. 70% of the right side of stock shows some fading to the figure. Fore-end shows a few marks. Estimate: $2,500-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800

33286 **12 Gauge American Arms Derby Model Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun by F. Sarriugarie. Serial no. 143877. 12 gauge - 3-inch. 27 5/8-inch chopper lump barrels with raised file cut rib. Brush bright sidelock action with 5 pin bar action locks engraved with foliate scroll and floral designs. Non-automatic safety. Hinged front trigger. Cocking indicators. Disc set strikers. Ejectors. Checkered straight grip stock of figured walnut. Drop points. Later Pachmayr recoil pad. Checkered splinter fore-end with Anson style release. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.726/0.726 inches. Chokes: 0.020/0.037 inches (Modified/Full). Chambers: 3 inches. Proof: Spanish Nitro, 18.4/18.4, 12-76, 1000 Kp/cm 2. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing little use. Wood shows a few light marks. Safety release is stiff. Estimate: $1,200-$1,500 Starting Bid: $700

33287 *Cased 12 Gauge Boss Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun with Additional Set of Barrels. Serial no. 4448. 12 gauge. 27-inch sleeved barrels with game rib marked: 1 in gold (Gun was number 1 of a pair). Rib marked: Boss & Co., 73 St. James’ Street, London. Polished action with 8-pin locks. Action and locks engraved with fine foliate scroll and bouquets. Single nonselective trigger. Ejectors. Automatic safety. Beaded fences. Cocking indicators. Finely checkered replacement pistolgrip stock of contrasting straight grain walnut with some slight figure. Drop points. Checkered butt. Round knob. Gold oval with crest. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release. Period dark leather oak and leather case with brass corners, furniture and single lock. Red baize interior with maker’s label , instructions and correspondence on lid. Snap caps. Additional set of 12 gauge Boss barrels that need to be fitted to the gun. Serial no. 6249 (Lump is marked 4179). 29-inch chopperlump barrels with game rib marked: Boss & Co. 13 Dover Street, London Piccadilly, London, W. and a number 1 in gold. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.729/0.729 inches. Chokes: 0.010/0.007 inches (Improved Cylinder). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.029 inches. Proof: London Nitro Reproof, .728, .728, 12c, Sleeved, 3 1/4 tons, 2 3/4 inches, LP87. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 13 3/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 5/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast-off: 1/4 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Additional barrel dimensions: Bores: 0.730/0.730 inches. Chokes: 0.005/0.011 inches (Cylinder/ Improved Cylinder). Chambers: 2 5/8 inches. Proof: London Nitro, .729, .729, 2 1/2, 3 Tons. LP 79. Minimum wall thickness. 0.023 inches. Condition: Excellent, as redone. Barrels show 98-99% reblued finish. Excellent bright bores. Polished action. Triggerguard shows worn reblued finish. Stock shows a few light marks. Fore-end shows refreshed checkering. Case in fair to good condition. Exterior shows nicks, scratches and scuffs. Interior shows wear, staining and losses to partitions. Label and instructions are oil soaked. Additional barrels in Fine condition and show 96-98% bluing with some small marks. Excellent bright bores show some light frosting ahead of the chambers. Right barrel shows two small dents. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000 Starting Bid: $5,000



33288 *16 Gauge Hooten & Jones Boxlock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 8613. 16 gauge. 27-inch barrels with smooth concave rib with extension. Casehardened boxlock treble grip action engraved with fine foliate scroll and maker’s name in a banner. Automatic safety. Ejectors. Checkered straight grip stock of well-figured walnut. Stock with 3/4-inch extension with engraved heel and toe plates. Vacant nickel silver oval. Checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.660/0.666 inches. Chokes: 0.002/0.008 inches (Cylinder/Improved Cylinder). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.029 inches. Proof: Birmingham, Nitro Reproof, 17/1, 16, 1 1/16, 2 3/4. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/2 inches. Drop at comb: 1 5/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast-off: 1/8 inch. Weight: 5 pounds, 10 ounces. Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 98-99% reblued finish. Excellent bright bores. Action shows 30-40% muted case colors. Stock shows a recoated finish with numerous light marks and a few nicks. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,500


33289 **28 Gauge Ferlib Model VII SC Boxlock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 33440. 28 gauge. 26-inch barrels marked: Model VII SC with gold engraved birds / W. L. Moore & Co. Westlake Village, CA. / Libero-Ferraglio- Ferlib- Italy. Matted concave rib. Coin finished boxlock action engraved with foliate scroll and game scenes with the birds in gold: Left side: Three ducks in flight, right side: 3 grouse in flight and floorplate: a duck landing. Engraving signed by E. Varini. Ejectors. Non-automatic safety. Single non selective trigger. Finely checkered straight grip stock of contrasting figured walnut with 1/2 inch thick recoil pad. Drop points. Vacant oval. Finely checkered semi-beavertail fore-end with Anson release. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.561/0.561 inches. Chokes: 0.009/0.019 inches (Improved Cylinder/Improved Modified). Chamber: 2 3/4 inches. Proof: Italian, Nitro, 14.2/ 14.2, Cam 28. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast-off: 1/8 inches. Weight: 5 pounds 9 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. Barrels show 98% bluing with a few light marks mostly under the fore-end. Bright clean bores. Stock shows an area of very light scratches to the finish on the right side near the butt. Estimate: $7,000-$9,000 Starting Bid: $5,000

33290 **Cased 20 Gauge Fabbri Super Hunt Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 3196. 20 gauge. 27 1/2-inch chopperlump barrels with a matted flat rib. Barrels are marked: Armi.Fabbri.Brescia/ Bohler.Super.Blitz.Steel, in gold. Brush bright sidelock action engraved with foliate scroll and game scenes by F. Iora. Right side: a setter and grouse with foliate scroll surrounds. Left side: a pointer, grouse and a woodcock with foliate scroll surrounds. Underside: 3 ducks in a marsh setting. Beaded fences. Ejectors. Non-automatic safety. Single non-selective trigger. Finely checkered straight grip stock of figured walnut. Leather covered recoil pad. Finely checkered enlarged fore-end with Ansonstyle release. Brown leather trunk case with single brass lock. Green velvet interior with maker’s leather label. Certificate of Lifetime Guarantee. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.624/0.625 inches. Chokes: 0.017/0.031 inches. (Improved Modified/Full). Chambers: 3 inches. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.034 inches. Proof: Italian Magnum Nitro, 15.8/15.8, CAM 76, XX8. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15 inches. Drop at comb:1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 inches. Cast-on 1/8 inch. Weight: 6 pounds 7 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. Barrels show 99% bright bluing. Bright bores with a few light scratches. Action shows some small marks on the watertable. Stock shows a small 1/16 inch check at rear of tang. Case in very good condition with marks, scratches and wear. Interior is excellent. With the addition of the recoil pad the gun no longer fits in the case, some case modification is required. Estimate: $40,000-$60,000 Starting Bid: $40,000


33291 **28 Gauge V. Bernadelli 4E Sideplate Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 210746. 28 gauge. 27-inch barrels with a concave smooth rib. Brush bright reinforced action with sideplates engraved with fine foliate scroll with floral details. Ejectors. Nonautomatic safety. Single non-selective trigger. Finely checkered straight grip stock of figured walnut. Maker’s hard rubber buttplate. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Anson style release. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.553/0.552 inches. Chokes: 0.00/0.018 inches (Cylinder/Improved Modified) Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Proof: Italian Nitro, 14.2/14.1, 70mm, AZ (1990). Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast: 1/8 inch. Weight: 6 pounds, 3 ounces. Condition: Excellent. Barrels show 98-99% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Stock shows a number of very light handling marks, mostly on the underside. Foreend shows a few light handling marks. Estimate: $1,200-$1,600 Starting Bid: $800


33292 **20 Gauge AYA Number 1 Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 129796. 20 gauge. 26-inch chopperlump barrels with a solid raised matted flat rib. Casehardened action with 8-pin bar action locks. Action and locks engraved with fine foliate scroll and bouquets. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Cocking indicators. Side clips. Hidden third bite. Disc set strikers. Automatic safety. Top lever with maker’s crest and 1 in gold. Finely checkered semipistolgrip stock of figured walnut. Drop points. Horn grip cap. Later recoil pad. Initials: DW. Finely checkered beavertail fore-end with Anson style release. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.618/0.621 inches. Chokes: 0.010/0.022 inches (Improved Cylinder/ Improved Modified). Chambers: 3 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.020 inches. Proof: Spanish Nitro. 15.7, 15.7, 20/70, 900kg. (Gun is out of proof due to lengthened chamber.) Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 7/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. Barrels show 99% bluing. Right barrel shows a very small dent on top. Excellent bright bore. Action and locks show 99% vivid case colors. Triggerguard shows 99% bluing. Safety shows some stiffness. Stock shows some light and very light marks. Fore-end shows a small nick and a few light marks. Estimate: $2,000-$3,500 Starting Bid: $2,000

33293 **20 Gauge AYA Number 2 Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 151327. 20 Gauge. 27 1/2 inch barrels with game rib. Casehardened action with bar action with 8 pin locks. Action and locks engraved with foliate scroll. Hidden third fastener. Ejectors. Cocking indicators. Disc set strikers. Automatic safety. Hand detachable locks. Hinged front trigger. Maker’s crest on top lever in gold. Beaded triggerguard. Finely checkered straight grip stock of contrasting straight grain dark walnut. Later one-inch thick recoil pad. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release.

33294 **20 Gauge Merkel Boxlock Ejector 147E Boxlock Ejector. Serial no. 735982. 20 - 3-inch gauge. 26-inch barrels with a matted concave rib with extension. French gray boxlock reinforced and scalloped action with foliate scroll and game scene engraving. Game scenes are pheasants and ducks in field and marsh settings. Side clips, Greener-style cross bolt. Intercepting safety. Cocking indicators. Automatic safety. Single non selective trigger. Finely checkered pistol grip stock of contrasting figured walnut. Hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. Checkered splinter fore-end with Deeley-Edge style release. Sling swivels with leather sling.

Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.622/0.622 inches. Chokes: 0.017/0.040 inches (Modified/Full). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.022 inches. Proof: Spanish Nitro, 15.8, 15.8, 20/70. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 3/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast-off: 1/8 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 2 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. Barrels and furniture show 99% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Action and locks show 99% vivid case colors. Stock shows a few very light handling marks. Fore-end shows a one-inch long professional repair to the edge. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500 Starting Bid: $2,500

Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.629/0.629 inches. Chokes: 0.012/0.025 inches. Chambers: 3 inches. Proof: German Nitro, 20/76, 973. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast-off: 1/8 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. Barrels show 99% blued finish. Excellent bright bores. Triggerguard shows 99% bluing. Action shows no wear to finish. Stock shows a few very light marks. Fore-end shows a couple of impressions and light marks. Estimate: $3,500-$4,500 Starting Bid: $2,500


33295 **20 Gauge Merkle 147 E Double Barrel Shotgun In Factory Box. Serial no. 461640. 20 gauge. 27-inch barrels with extended matted concave rib. French gray scalloped boxlock action engraved with bold foliate scroll and game scenes: Left side: Three partridges in a woodland setting, right side: Three ducks springing from a pond. Greener-style crossbolt. Ejectors. Intercepting safeties, Automatic safety. Cocking indicators. Blued triggerguard engraved with bold foliate scroll. Finely checkered straight grip stock of slightly figured walnut. Sling swivels. Maker’s plastic grip cap. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Deeley-Edge style release. Maker’s box and green baize sleeves. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores 0.625/0.625 inches, Chokes: 0.007/0.015 inches (Improved Cylinder/ Modified), Chamber: 3 inches Proof: German Nitro, 16.0, 16.0, 20/76. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/2 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches Drop at heel: 2 5/8 inches Cast-off: 1/8 inches. Weight: 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Condition: Excellent showing little use. Action is still stiff. Factory box in good condition, some losses to the ends. Estimate: $3,000-$4,000 Starting Bid: $2,500

33296 **12 Gauge Merkel Boxlock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun With Case. Serial no. 795645. 12 gauge. 28-inch barrels with smooth concave rib. Casehardened boxlock action with light engraving. Intercepting safeties. Automatic safety. Ejectors. Checkered straight grip stock of contrasting straight grain walnut. Maker’s hard rubber buttplate. Enlarged splinter fore-end with Deeley-Edge release. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.729/0.729 inches. Chokes: 0.034/0.043 (Improved Modified/Full). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Proof: German, Suhl, Nitro, 18.5/18.5, 70, 985. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/2 inches. Drop at Comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at Heel: 2 1/2 inches. Cast-off: 1/4 inches. Weight: 6 pounds 10 ounces. Maroon leather rectangular hard case. Condition: Excellent, showing very little use. Some wear marks on the breechface but no cartridge rings. Barrels show 99% bluing. Bright clean bores. Actions shows 99% dark case colors. Stock shows a few light handling marks. Fore-end shows the loss of two checks. Case in excellent condition. Estimate: $1,500-$2,000 Starting Bid: $800 33297 **Cased 12 Gauge Extra Finish Kell Engraved James Purdey Sidelock Over and Under Shotgun with Two Sets of Barrels. Serial no. 26690. 17332 (action) 21841A (barrels). 12 gauge. Two sets of 28-inch barrels with matted ventilated ribs. Double beads. Extra finish brush bright sidelock with back action locks fully engraved with floral designs with some foliate scroll highlights. Fences with leaves in relief. Engraving by Kell. Cocking indicators. Ejectors. Single non-selective trigger. Non-automatic safety. Rolled triggerguard engraved with foliate scroll with floral highlights and numbered 21841A. Very finely checkered pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut. Drop points. Horn grip cap. 5/8-inch leather covered recoil pad. Vacant gold oval. Very finely checkered enlarged fore-end with Anson-style release. Maker’s brown leather motor case with leather corner protectors and brass hardware. Maker’s black leather label. Maroon baize interior. Leather straps. Note: The maker has provided the following information on the gun: “The gun’s real number is 26690 and the other numbers would have been put on at the customer’s request. Completed in April 1958 for Mr. E. M. Vafiadis. 28-inch barrels, 2 3/4 inch chambers, chokes no. 1 barrels bottom 60% top 70% no. 2 barrels bottom 70% top 80%. Large fore-end. Single trigger. Non automatic safety. Beaded edge to guard. Stock length 14 5/8 inches mid., pistol grip. Leather covered pad. Gold oval engraved E. M. Vafiadis World Champion Rome 1956. The gun was restocked in November 1961 for Mr. A. K . Sedki. New gold oval fitted. Extra Finish Large Scroll Engraving by Kell the leading engraver at the time. Original weight of gun 7 pounds 11 1/2- ounces”. Data: Barrel dimensions: 1st set marked: Full choke/1/2 choke: Bores: 0.732/0.732 inches. Chokes: 0.038/0.012 inches (Full/Modified). Chambers. 2 3/4; inches. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.027 inches. Proof: London Nitro, .729, .729, 2 3/4;, 3 1/4; ton, 12. 2nd set: Bores: 0.734/0.732 inches. Chokes: 0.039/0.039 inches (Full/Full). Chambers: 2 3/4; inches. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.025 inches. Proof: London Nitro, .729, .729, 2 3/4;, 3 1/4; ton, 12. Stock dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4; inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast-off: 1/8 inches. Weight: 8 pounds 1 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as lightly refreshed. 1st set of barrels show 96-98% blued finish with most losses under the fore-end. Excellent bright bores with slight streaking in front of chambers. 2nd set of barrels show 96-98% blued finish with most losses under the fore-end. Excellent bright bores with slight streaking in front of chambers. Action number restamped. Stock shows refreshed finish and checkering with a few light marks. Oval shows some scuffing. Fore-end shows refreshed finish and checkering and some light marks and impressions. Case in fine condition with some light scuffing and marks. Interior shows some wear and impressions. Note: From a “Guns” magazine article in 1957 “Carried from the field by cheering fans, veteran live-bird marksman, Emanuel Vafiadis of Egypt triumphantly held aloft the 25th straight pigeon which crowned him world’s champion flyer shot at the 20th annual match. Vafiadis scored 25 straight to win over almost 300 other shooters from a dozen nations to gain the title.” Estimate: $45,000-$75,000 Starting Bid: $40,000



33298 **12 Gauge x 7x57R Antonio Zoli Combination Gun with Extra Set of 12 Gauge Barrels. Serial no. 58111. 12 gauge x 7x57R and 12x12 gauge. 25- inch barrels (combination) and 26 7/8-inch (shotgun). Combination barrels with full length matt flat rib with raised front sight section with front sight and quarter rib with folding rear sight and pinned telescopic sight mount with one piece base with rings. Shotgun barrels with low ventilated rib. Coin finished sideplate action with double locking system. Action engraved with floral designs and bold foliate scroll. Front set trigger with adjustment. Extractor. Non-automatic safety. Checkered pistolgrip stock of straight grain walnut. 3 round cartridge trap. Cheekpiece. Later Pachmayr recoil pad. Hard rubber grip cap. Checkered enlarged fore-end. Sling eyes on both barrels. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Combination barrels: Bore Diameter: 0.622 inches. Choke: 0.037 inches (Full). Chamber: 2 3/4 inches. Shotgun Barrels: Bore Diameter: 0.721/0.721 inches. Choke: 0.020/0.009 inches (Modified/Improved Cylinder). Chamber: 2 3/4 inches. Proof: Combination: Italian Nitro. 18.3, 12/70, 7x57R. Shotgun: Italian Nitro, 18.2/18.2 CAM 70. XXIV. Condition: Fine. Combination barrels show 94-96% bluing. Excellent bright shotgun and rifle bores. Shotgun barrels show 94-96% bluing with majority of losses under fore-end. Excellent bright bores. Triggerguard shows 95% bluing. Stock shows a few nicks and light impressions. Cheekpiece shows numerous light impressions. Grip cap split. Fore-end shows some light impressions. Estimate: $1,200-$1,800 Starting Bid: $600


33299 Purdey Leather Two Shotgun Trunk Case. Leather trunk case with single brass lock and furniture. Two straps. Two compartments with lids. Red Baize interior with Purdey label and charge card numbered: 14423/4. Vacant brass medallion and owners leather name panel. 30-inch barrel channel. 18 3/4-inch stock and action compartment. 33-inches x 11 1/2-inches x 3 1/2-inches. Condition: Very good. Case shows an older patina with numerous impressions. Edges of lid show stitching failure. Interior shows pilling, dirt, stains and losses to material on partitions. Lid shows three wear areas with losses. Estimate: $800-$1,200 Starting Bid: $400

33301 **Cased 20 Gauge Browning Diana Grade Superposed Shotgun Multi-Gauge Set with 28 Gauge and .410 Barrel Inserts by Purbaugh. Serial no. 29463 V. 20 gauge. 28-inch barrels with matted ventilated rib with double beads. Barrels marked: 2 3/4”; and 3”;. Coin finished action fully engraved with floral designs and game scenes: Left side: group of pheasants in a woodland setting, right side: group of ducks in a woodland pond. Underside shows a pair of pigeons in flight and a pair of hares. Engraving signed by V. Watrin. Ejectors. Gold plated single selective trigger. Non-automatic safety. Long tang. Finely checkered semi-pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut with a round knob. Maker’s recoil pad. Finely checkered standard size fore-end. Gun dates to 1964. Two sets of Purbaugh barrel inserts in 28 gauge and .410. Tools for insert removal: hammer, wooden dowels, and plastic mandrel. Extra extractors in 28 and .410 gauge. Later tan synthetic leather covered trunk case marked: Multi-Gauge by Purbaugh & Sons with brown velvet interior and two brass locks. Brass corner protectors.

33300 *Cased .410 Browning Pigeon Grade Superposed Shotgun. Serial no. 0J 145. .410 bore. 28-inch barrels with matted ventilated rib with double bead. Silver-gray action engraved with fine foliate scroll with flying pigeons. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Nonautomatic safety. Gold plated trigger. Long tang. Finely checkered semi-pistolgrip stock of figured walnut with a round knob. Later White Line recoil pad. Finely checkered standard size fore-end. Gun dates to 1960. Synthetic leather covered trunk case with brown fleece and green baize interior. Double brass locks.

Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.613/0.611 inches. Chokes: 0.005/0.005 inches (Cylinder). Chambers: 3 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.033 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/4 inches. Drop at heel: 2 7/8 inches. Cast-off: 5/16 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 6 ounces. Condition: Very Good, as partially redone. Barrels show 96-98% reblued finish with majority of losses in front of the fore-end. Reset ventilated rib. Top barrel shows six very slight surface distortions spaced evenly from the front end of the fore-end to the muzzle at the rib supports caused by rib repair. Distortions are not visible in the bore. Excellent bright bores with some frosting in front of the chambers. Gold plated trigger shows losses. Stock and fore-end show numerous very light marks. Estimate: $4,000-$5,500 Starting Bid: $3,000

Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.404/0.405 inches. Chokes: 0.006/0.002 inches (Improved Cylinder/ Cylinder). Chambers: 3 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 5/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Condition: Excellent, 97-98% bluing with slight losses in front of fore-end. Excellent bright bores. Stock shows a few very light marks. Fore-end shows a number of light and medium marks. Case in excellent condition. Estimate: $5,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $3,000


33302 *Cased 12 Gauge Browning Lightning Superposed Broadway Skeet Shotgun. Serial no. 2836 S2. 12 gauge. 28-inch barrels with Broadway ventilated rib. Blued action engraved with stylized floral designs filled with gold. Ejectors. Non-automatic safety. Gold plated single selective trigger with shoe. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock with round knob and long tang. Maker’s horn buttplate. Finely checkered standard fore-end Maker’s brown Naugahyde covered trunk case with corrugated foam interior. Gun dates to 1962. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.727/0.730 inches. Chokes: 0.006/0.010 inches (Skeet 1/Skeet 2). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Condition: Excellent: Barrels show 97-98% bluing with losses in front of the fore-end and a number of light marks on the side of the barrels. Excellent bright bores. Action shows 97-98% bluing with losses at lower edges. Triggerguard show 60-70% bluing with losses to tang. Marred tang screws slots. Stock and fore-end shows some light marks, and a very few nicks and impressions. Estimate: $1,600-$2,000 Starting Bid: $1,400


33303 *Cased 12 Gauge Browning Pigeon Grade Superposed Shotgun. Serial no. 88532. 12 Gauge. 26 1/2-inch barrels with matted ventilated rib with double bead. Silver gray action engraved with fine foliate scroll with flying pigeons. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Non-automatic safety. Gold plated trigger. Long tang. Finely checkered semi-pistolgrip stock of figured walnut with a round knob. Gold oval with initials. Maker’s recoil pad faced with leather. Finely checkered standard size fore-end. Gun dates to 1961. Synthetic leather covered trunk case with brown fleece interior. Double brass locks. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.726/0.728 inches. Chokes: 0.006/0.008 inches (Skeet 1, Skeet 2). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/2 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Condition: Excellent. Barrels show 98-99% bluing with slight losses in front of the fore-end. Slight amount of very fine spotting on left side rib. Excellent bright bores. Action shows 99+% silver gray finish. Stock show two impressions and a number of fine cracks to the finish. Fore-end shows a few very light marks. Estimate: $3,000-$4,000 Starting Bid: $2,500

33304 *12 Gauge Browning Grade V Superposed Shotgun. Serial no. 58720. 12 gauge. 28-inch barrels with matted ventilated rib with double beads. Coin finished action fully engraved with floral designs and game scenes: Left side: group of pheasants in a woodland setting, right side: group of ducks in a woodland pond. Underside shows a pair of grouse in flight and a pair of hares. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Non-automatic safety. Gold plated trigger. Long tang. Previous owner’s name engraved under the top lever. Finely checkered semi-pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut with a round knob. White Line recoil pad. Finely checkered standard size foreend. The gun was made in 1959. Later tan synthetic pig skin covered trunk case with green baize interior and two brass locks. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.731/0.731 inches. Chokes: 0.030/0.014 inches. Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.030 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 3/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as partially redone. Barrels show 98-99% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Bottom bore shows slight streaking. Top barrel shows a slight bulge 2 1/2 inches from the muzzle. Stock shows a recoated finish with a few mostly light marks. Hardened recoil pad. Trunk case in excellent condition. Brass locks are discolored. Stock and action need spacers to fit snugly in case. Estimate: $5,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $4,000

33305 *Cased 20 Gauge Browning Lightning Grade 1 Superposed Shotgun 3 Barrel Set. Serial no. 18914. 20 gauge. Three 26 1/2-inch barrels with ventilated rib, each set of barrels numbered to the gun. Double beads. Barrels marked with: 20 ga shells 2 3/4 “; and 3”;. Blued action engraved with stylized floral designs. Ejectors. Non-automatic safety. Gold plated single selective trigger with shoe. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock with round knob and long tang. Maker’s plastic buttplate. Finely checkered standard fore-end for each set of barrels. Maker’s brown Naugahyde covered three barrel trunk case with fleece interior. Owner’s manual and extra buttplate. Set dates to 1960. Data: Barrel Dimensions: No. 1 barrels: Bores: 0.616/0.612 inches. Chokes: 0.022/0.011 inches (Improved Modified/Modified). Chambers: 3 inches. No. 2 barrels: Bores: 0.612/0.610 inches. Chokes: 0.036/0.017 inches (Full/Improved Modified). Chambers: 3 inches. No. 3 barrels: Bores: 0.612/0.612 inches. Chokes: 0.010/0.010 inches (Improved Cylinder). Chambers: 3 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. No. 1 barrels: Barrels show 99% bluing with a slight 1/2 inch scratch to finish in front of fore-end. Excellent bright bores. Fore-end shows two small impressions and some slight marks. No. 2 barrels: Barrels show 98-99% bluing with slight 1/2 inch scratches to finish in front of fore-end. Excellent bright bores. Fore-end shows a few light impressions and marks. No. 3 barrels: Barrels show 97-98% bluing with some losses in front of fore-end. Excellent bright bores. Fore-end shows some very light to light marks. Action shows 96-98% bluing with losses under safety. Stock shows some light marks and a few light impressions. Case in excellent condition, with impressions from barrels on inside of lid and at pressure points on interior. Estimate: $5,000-$7,000 Starting Bid: $3,750


33306 **20 Gauge Browning Diana Grade Superposed Shotgun with Unusual Gold Oval. Serial no. 19727. 20 gauge. 28-inch barrels with matted ventilated rib with double beads. Barrels marked: 2 3/4”; and 3”;. Coin finished action fully engraved with floral designs and game scenes: Left side: group of pheasants in a woodland setting, right side: group of ducks in a woodland pond. Underside shows a pair of pigeons in flight and a pair of hares. Engraving signed by V. Missen. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Non-automatic safety. Gold plated trigger. Long tang. Finely checkered semi-pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut with a round knob. Silver’s type recoil pad. Gold oval with the initials: JFK. Finely checkered standard size fore-end. Gun dates to 1961. Maker’s trunk case with a brown synthetic covering. Fleece interior. Rounded corners. Two brass locks. Plastic handle. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.611/0.611 inches. Chokes: 0.022/0.013 inches (Improved Modified/ Modified). Chambers: 3 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.035 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as possibly partially redone. Barrels show 99% bluing with very slight thinning ahead of fore-end. Excellent bright bores. Satin finished stock shows a very few light marks. Satin finished fore-end shows a couple of light marks. The satin finish, the recoil pad and oval are likely later additions. Case in excellent condition, interior shows some light impressions. Estimate: $9,000-$10,000 Starting Bid: $7,000


33307 *12 Gauge Winchester Model 21 Duck Double Barrel Shotgun with Extra Set of Barrels. Serial no. 20707. 12-3-inch gauge. 32-inch barrels with concave matted rib. Barrels marked 3-IN.CHAM. Blued sculpted boxlock action with DUCK on triggerplate. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Automatic safety. Checkered pistolgrip stock of well-figured oil finished walnut. Flat knob. Later 1 1/4-inch recoil pad with extra spacer. Checkered beavertail fore-end. Additional set of 26-inch barrels serial no. 8289 marked: Model 21-Winchester-12 Gauge. Data: 32-inch barrels: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.733/0.733 inches. Chokes: 0.038/0.038 inches (Full). Chambers: 3 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.024 inches. Proof: Winchester. 26-inch barrels: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.733/0.727 inches. Chokes: 0.007/0.010 inches (Improved Cylinder - WS1, WS2). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.032 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/2 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 8 pounds, 1 ounce. (32-inch barrels) Condition: Fine. Barrels show 96-98% bluing with a small area of light pitting under the fore-end. Excellent bright bores. Action shows 90-95% bluing with fine scratches on triggerplate. Action/barrels show some looseness. Triggerguard shows 95-97% bluing with some wear. Stock shows a few light marks. Fore-end shows a few light marks. Fore-end iron shows 50-60% bluing in exposed area, release shows 80-90% bluing with some wear. 26-inch barrels: Excellent. Barrels show 99% blued finish. Excellent bright bore. Action/ barrels shows slight looseness. Estimate: $4,500-$5,500 Starting Bid: $4,000

33308 *12 Gauge Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Gold Inlays - Three Barrel and Two Fore-end Set. Serial no. 27487. 12 gauge. 28-inch barrel (2 3/4 - 3 inch, Mod, Full) with matted concave rib. 28-inch barrel (2 3/4 inch, WS-1, WS-2) with matted flat rib. 26-inch barrels (2 3/4 inch, Mod, Imp. Cyl) with matted concave rib. All barrels with the maker’s name on the side of the barrel and numbered to the gun. Barrels with 3-inch wedges of foliate scroll engraving at breeches. Blued side panel action engraved with Winchester 21-6 pattern of foliate scroll and game scenes with gold inlays in the ovals. Gold inlays: Left side: a setter, right side: a pointer, floorplate: a pair of pheasants and triggerguard: a spaniel’s head. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Automatic safety. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of dark well-figured walnut. Winchester 21 B pattern checkering with fleur-de-lis and banding. Steel grip cap and maker’s buttplate. Two beavertail fore-ends, a skeet style and a field style, numbered to the gun, both with 21B checkering with fleur-de-lis and banding. Furniture engraved with foliate scroll. Orange plastic Italian trunk case with “Pigeon Gun” on the lid. Blue faux chamois interior. Data: 28-inch concave rib: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.731/0.732 inches. Chokes: 0.012/0.036 inches (Modified/Full). Chambers: 3 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.030 inches. 28-inch barrel with flat rib. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.732/0.732 inches. Chokes: 0.004/0.013 inches (Cylinder/Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.027 inches. Data: 26-inch barrels. Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.731/0.731 inches. Chokes: 0.009/0.016 inches (Improved Cylinder/Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.027 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast:. None. Weight: 7 pounds, 10 ounces (28-inch barrels). Condition: Excellent. 28-3 inch barrels show 99% bluing with excellent bright bores. 28-inch flat rib barrels show 99% bluing. Excellent bores, right bore shows some frosting near the muzzle. 26-inch barrels show 99% bluing. Right barrel shows a very small dent on the top and bottom. Excellent bright bores. Action shows 99+% bluing. Stock shows very few slight marks. Both fore-ends show a very few light marks. Case in excellent condition. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $8,000


33309 **Rare 20 - 3 inch Gauge Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. W32311, 20 ga. 3-inch, 28” barrels with a matted concave rib. Barrel reads: Model 21 Winchester 20 gauge 3 in. cham. Blued action with foliate scroll details, gold plated single selective trigger, ejectors, non-automatic safety, checkered pistolgrip stock of highly figured crotch-grain walnut, with maker’s recoil pad, blued steel grip cap, and checkered semi-beavertail fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.615/ 0.615 inches. Chokes: 0.013/0.024 inches (Modified/Improved Modified), Chambers: 3-inch. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15 1/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds. Condition: Excellent. Showing very little use. Barrels, action and furniture show 99% bluing. Breech face does not show cartridge rings. Stock shows a few light handling marks. Fore-end shows a couple of light marks. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $9,000

33310 Winchester Model 21 Walnut Stock. Serial no. 15339. Ornate Model 21 “B” pattern checkered and carved pistolgrip stock of deluxe highly figured burl walnut. Design with fleur-de-lys and banding. Maker’s red rubber recoil pad. No grip cap. Condition: Fine to excellent with light handling and storage wear. Recoil pad is hardened. Estimate: $400-$600 Starting Bid: $200

33311 Winchester Model 21 Fore-end Wood. Serial no. 11045. Winchester Model 21 finely checkered beavertail fore-end. Wood only. Condition: Excellent, showing a few light marks to the finish. Estimate: $50-$100 No Minimum Bid


33312 *Custom 20 Gauge Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun With Extra Barrel. Serial no. 189516. 20 gauge. 28 and 24 1/2 inch barrels each with fore-end. Both barrels are fitted with a later ventilated rib. Reblued slide action. Custom pistolgrip stock and enlarged fore-ends of highly figured walnut. Stock with a lowered comb and a swept rosewood grip cap. Ornate very fine checkering with banding and scalloped borders. Pachmayr recoil pad. Data: Chokes: 28-inch barrels: 0.024 inches. (Improved Modified), 24 inch barrels: 0.003 inches (Cylinder). Condition: Excellent as redone. Barrels and action show 99% reblued finish. Magazine tubes show show 80% bluing. 24 inch barrel shows a few very small spots of older pitting. Bores: 28 inch: Bright bore, 26 inch: Bore shows roughness and light pitting. Stock shows a 2 1/2 inch non structural shrinkage crack in butt. Wood shows a very few light marks. Estimate: $5,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $5,000

33313 *12 Gauge Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Shotgun. Serial no. 731489. 12 gauge. 28-inch barrel. Blued hammer slide action. Semipistolgrip stock. Grooved fore-end. Condition: Good. Shows considerable wear. Metal shows 20-30% bluing. Wood shows losses to finish and numerous nick and scratches. Very good bore. Estimate: $400-$600 Starting Bid: $200

33314 **12 Gauge Winchester M12 Slide Action Shotgun. Serial no. 1785704. 12 gauge. 30 inch barrel with later ventilated rib. Blued slide action. Replaced pistolgrip Monte Carlo stock of highly figured walnut with Morgan adjustable recoil pad. Cheekpiece. Checkered fore-end. Data: Choke: 0.038 inches (Full). Pull: 14 inches. Weight: 8 pounds 4 ounces Condition: Excellent, as modified. Metal shows 98% blued finish. Custom stock shows a very few light marks. Estimate: $1,400-$1,500 Starting Bid: $700


33317 Lot of Dupont Powder Advertising Game Bird Prints by Lynne Bogue Hunt. Comprising: 16 polychrome prints of wildlife and game birds, 13-inches x 14 1/2-inches most with Lynne Bogue Hunt signature. Dupont logo with 1917 copyright dates. Contained in original green cardboard folio with string tie. Sold together with Dupont mailing envelope which has stamps and postal cancellation mark. Condition: Good. Clean, crisp edges on the prints, colors slightly faded. Folio with light wear. Mailer with tears and light soiling. Estimate: $200-$300 No Minimum Bid

33318 **28 Gauge Remington Model 1100 Semiautomatic Shotgun. Serial no. R146829J. 28 gauge. 25-inch barrel with ventilated rib and choke insert. Blued action stamped: Sporting 28. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut. Maker’s plastic grip cap with initials. Later 3/4-inch recoil pad. Finely checkered fore-end with banding. Pull: 13 ¾ inches. Condition: Excellent, showing little use. Metal shows 99% blued finish. Wood shows a few light marks and two repaired nicks. Estimate: $650-$750 Starting Bid: $500 33315 *12 Gauge Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun with a Ventilated Rib. Serial no. 1794774. 12 gauge. 30-inch barrel with unmarked ventilated rib. Proof mark under the rib. Pistolgrip stock of straight grain walnut. Enlarged grooved fore-end. Condition: Excellent, showing little use. Metal shows 99+% bluing. Stock shows two nicks and some light marks. Excellent bright bore. Estimate: $1,300-$1,500 Starting Bid: $650

33316 *.410 Remington 11-48 Slide Action Shotgun. Serial no. 4106660. .410 bore. 25-inch barrel with ventilated rib. Blued action. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of straight grain walnut. Maker’s buttplate. Finely checkered enlarged fore-end. Data: Pull: 14 inches. Choke: 0.015 inches. (Improved Modified). Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Metal shows 96-98% bluing with some nicks on the action. Excellent bright bore. Stock and fore-end show a recovered finish with runs, nicks and scratches. Estimate: $300-$500 Starting Bid: $200


33319 *Boxed Remington Ducks Unlimited M 1100 Semi-Automatic Shotgun. *Serial no. DU11807, 12 gauge, 2 3/4-inch chamber. 30-inch barrel with ventilated rib. Blued finish. Left side of frame with cloisonné Ducks Unlimited decorative shield surrounded by etched and gold-washed floral scrolls. Press-checkered pistol-grip walnut stock and fore-end. Contained in original green factory box together with factory literature. Condition: Excellent. Showing light storage and handling wear. Box with scuffs and tape residue. Estimate: $350-$500 Starting Bid: $175

33320 **Cased 12 Gauge Browning Classic One of 5000 A-5 Semiautomatic Shotgun. Serial no. 211BC0472. 12 Gauge. 28-inch barrel with ventilated rib. Insert choke. Silver gray action etched with floral designs and game scenes: Left side: Labrador after a fallen duck with banner: One of Five Thousand, right side: springing mallard with banner: Browning Classic with John Browning in oval and top: mallard in flight. Gold plated trigger. Finely checkered with beaded outline pistolgrip stock of well figured dark walnut. Round knob. Maker’s buttplate. Finely checkered with beaded outline fore-end of well figured walnut. Maker’s tan Naugahyde covered trunk case with fleece interior and brass hardware. Data: Choke: Insert. Chamber: 2 3/4 inches. Pull: 14 3/8 inches. Condition: Excellent, appears unfired. Stock shows a few light handling marks and a light impression and nick. Fore-end shows three small nicks. Estimate: $1,500-$1,700 Starting Bid: $1,200

33321 **12 Gauge Browning Double Auto Semiautomatic Shotgun. Serial no. 5A49366. 12 gauge. 25 1/2-inch barrel with ventilated rib. Border engraved blued action with floral medallion on sides. Gold filled engraving. Gold plated trigger. Finely checkered pistol grip stock of straight grain walnut. Finely checkered enlarged fore-end. Data: Pull: 14 1/2 inches. Choke: 0.002 inches (Cylinder). Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. Metal shows 99% blued finish. Excellent bright bore. Stock shows a few light marks. Estimate: $700-$1,000 Starting Bid: $350


33322 **20 Gauge Winchester Model 101 Skeet Over and Under Shotgun in Factory Box. Serial no. 221640. 20 gauge. 28-inch barrels with ventilated rib. Double beads. Blued action engraved with bold foliate scroll with floral details. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Non-automatic safety. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of semi-figured walnut. Metal grip cap and maker’s plastic buttplate. Finely checkered standard fore-end. Factory cardboard box with interior containers, wrapping and instructions. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.618/0.618. Chokes: -0.004/0.004 (expanded cylinder). Chambers: 2 3/4; inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/8 inches. Weight: 6 pounds 8 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. Metal shows 99% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Wood shows a few light marks. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $800


33323 **12 Gauge Winchester Model 101 XTR Lightweight Over and Under Shotgun. Serial no. K454296. 12- 3-inch gauge. 27-inch mono-block barrels with ported side ribs and ventilated rib with dual beads. Insert chokes. Brush bright finished boxlock action with rolled foliate scroll and game scene engraving. Ejectors. Non-automatic safety. Single selective trigger. Checkered pistolgrip stock of straight grain walnut. Maker’s recoil pad. Checkered enlarged fore-end. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.733/0.733 inches. Chokes: Insert. Chambers: 3 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 3/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast-off: 1/8 inches. Weight: 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. Metal shows 99% bluing. Stock shows some light handling marks and a few small impressions. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $800

33325 12 Gauge Kreighoff Over and Under Shotgun Barrels. Serial no. 4617. 12 gauge. 28 1/8-inch barrels with ventilated rib. Ejector slides. Data: Bore dimensions: 0.735/0.735 inches. Chokes: 0.003/0.003 inches. (Cylinder). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.036 inches. Proof: German Ulm Nitro, 12/70. Condition: Fine. Barrels show 90-95% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Estimate: $600-$800 Starting Bid: $300

33326 12 Gauge Kreighoff San Remo Shotgun Barrels. Serial no. 399. 12 gauge. 30-inch barrels with ventilated rib and two beads. Ejectors. Breech engraved with bold foliate scroll wedge. Data: Bore Dimensions: 0.732/0.731 inches. Chokes: 0.037 / 0.030 inches. Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Condition: Barrels show 98-99% bluing with some spots of varnish on lower barrel. Excellent bright bores. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Starting Bid: $500

33327 12 Gauge Kreighoff Over and Under Barrels. 20 Gauge Kreighoff Over and Under Barrels Serial no. 2115-1. 20 - 3-inch gauge. 28-inch barrels with ventilated rib. Ejectors. Data: Bores: 0.627/0.627 inches. Chokes: 0.004/0.003 inches (Cylinder), Chambers: 3 inches. Proof: German Nitro, Ulm, 20-76. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.043 inches. Condition: Barrels show 96-98% finish. Excellent bright bore. Estimate: $600-$800 Starting Bid: $300

33324 **Cased 12 Gauge Krieghoff Model 32 San Remo Over and Under with 5 barrels. Serial no. 321. 12, gauge: One 30-inch barrels 12 gauge no. 321. Four 28inch barrels: 12 gauge no.724, 20 gauge no. 834, 28 gauge no. 10509-2 and .410 no. 1043. All with matted ventilated ribs, heights vary to fit action. Blued action fully engraved with floral designs and game scenes: Left side: Three pheasants flushing from a woodland setting, and right side: three ducks springing from a pond. Underside floral designs with make’s name and model. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Locking non-automatic safety. Skip line checkered Monte Carlo pistolgrip stock with figured Hydro-coil type pneumatic recoil absorbing system. 1/2 inch recoil pad. Skip line checkered enlarged fore-end with Deeley-Edge style release. Black synthetic leather stock and 4 barrel trunk case with red fleece. Data: Barrel dimensions: No. 321: Bores: 0.732/0.732 inches. Chokes: 0.032/0.032 inches (Improved Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.032 inches. No. 724: Bores: 0.747/0.743, Chokes: 0.00/0.00 (Cylinder), Chambers: 2 3/4; inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.023 inches. No. 834: Bores: 0.611 /0611, Chokes: 0.001/0.004 (Cylinder), Chambers: 2 3/4; inches. No. 10509-2: Bores: 0.551/0.553 inches, Chokes: 0.006/0.001 (Improved Cylinder/Cylinder), Proof: 28/76 magnum. Chambers: 3 inches. No. 1043: Bores: N/A , Chokes: 0.000/0.001 (Cylinder), Proof: 410/76 magnum. Chambers: 3 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2; inches. Drop at heel: 2 inches. Cast-off: 3/16 inches. Weight: 12 gauge: 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Condition: Very Good, as partially redone. Barrels: 12 gauge no 321, shows 9095% bluing with some staining. Excellent bright bores. Tight on the action. 12 gauge no.724, shows 94-96% bluing with small dents in top barrel. Excellent bright bore. Action/barrels show looseness. 20 gauge no. 834, shows 96-98% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Action/barrels show slight looseness. 28 gauge no. 10509-2 shows 98-99% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Action/barrels show looseness. .410 no. 104 shows 99% bluing. Excellent bright bores with some frosting. Action shows 98-99% bluing. Action/barrels show looseness. Triggerguard shows 60-70% bluing with fading and losses to tang. Recoated stock shows numerous light marks. Recoated fore-end shows a number of nicks and losses especially at the top edge. Case in very good condition. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000 Starting Bid: $3,000


33328 **Cased 28 gauge Perazzi MX8 Over and Under Shotgun. Serial no. 91278. 28 gauge. 28 3/8-inch barrels with matted ventilated rib and ported side ribs. Double beads. Insert chokes. Blued trigger plate action with removable trigger group. Action marked: Perazzi MX8-20. Ejectors. Gold plated single non-selective trigger. Non-automatic safety. Finely checkered straight grip stock of highly figured walnut. Checkered butt. Finely checkered standard size fore-end with Schnable tip and Deeley-Edge style release. Maker’s hard green plastic case with green and white checkered interior. Three combination locks. Two hard plastic containers with 5 choke inserts. One hard plastic container with spare main springs, strikers and an installation tool. Screw driver. Owner’s manual. Faux Chamois sleeves. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.549/0.547 inches. Chokes: Insert. Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Proof: Italian Magnum Nitro, 14.0, 14.0, CAM 70, BD. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 3/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing little use. Barrels show 99% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Action and triggerguard show 99% bluing. Stock shows one or two light marks. Fore-end iron and furniture show 99% bluing. Fore-end shows very few light marks. Case in excellent condition. Estimate: $6,000-$7,000 Starting Bid: $5,000


33329 **Cased 20 Gauge Perazzi MX8-20 Over and Under Shotgun. Serial no. 91774. 20 gauge. 28 3/8-inch barrels with matted ventilated rib and ported side ribs. Double beads. Insert chokes. Blued trigger plate action with removable trigger group. Action marked: Perazzi MX8-20. Ejectors. Gold plated single non-selective trigger. Non-automatic safety. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut. Later leather faced 1/2 inch recoil pad . Finely checkered standard size fore-end with Deeley-Edge style release. Maker’s hard green plastic case with green and white checkered interior. Three combination locks. Two hard plastic containers with 5 choke inserts. One hard plastic container with spare main springs, strikers and an installation tool. Screw driver. Owners manual. Faux Chamois sleeves. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.630/0.627 inches. Chokes: Insert. Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Proof: Italian Magnum Nitro, 15.9, 15.9, CAM 70, BF. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. Barrels show 99% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Action and triggerguard show 99% bluing. Stock shows a couple of light marks and a very small nick on the top of the comb. Fore-end iron and furniture show 99% bluing. Fore-end shows a small impression at the tip. Case in excellent condition. Estimate: $6,000-$7,000 Starting Bid: $3,000

33330 **Cased 12 Gauge Perazzi MX3C Over and Under Shotgun. Serial no. PU 64791. 12 gauge. 27 1/2-inch monoblock barrels with ventilated grooved rib with double beads. Insert chokes. Blued removable triggerplate action with make and model in gold. Engraved hinge pin. Single non-selective trigger. Ejectors. Non automatic safety. Finely checkered modified pistolgrip stock of figured walnut with a hydrocoil pneumatic recoil reducing stock addition with Kick-eze recoil pad. Checkered enlarged fore-end. Maker’s black plastic case with blue faux chamois interior. 13 choke inserts consisting of 6 Rhino ported compensating chokes and 9 Perazzi chokes. Screw driver. Owner’s manual. Barrel and action cloth sleeves. Air pump for pneumatic stock. Original factory finely checkered pistolgrip stock of straight grain walnut with a Decelerator pad. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.726/0.726 inches. Chokes: Insert. Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.032 inches. Proof: Italian Magnum Nitro, 18.4, 18.4, CAM 70. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 1 5/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Spare stock: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Condition: Excellent, as partially redone. Barrels show 96-98% bluing with most losses under the fore-end. Excellent bright bores. Action shows 99+% bright bluing. Recoated modified stock shows a deep scratch on right side and some light handling marks. Checkering shows some wear. Fore-end shows one or two light marks. Case in excellent condition. Interior foam is degrading. Original stock with a few light marks. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500 Starting Bid: $2,250

33331 **Cased 12 Gauge Merkel 203E Sidelock Ejector Over and Under Shotgun. Serial no. 90323. 12 gauge. 26-inch barrels with matted solid rib. Double Kerstin bolts. French gray reinforced action with four pin back action locks. Action and locks are heavily engraved with fine foliate scroll engraving and detailed game scenes: Left side: German shorthaired pointer flushing three grouse and a hare in a woodland setting, Right side: Eagle flushing four ducks and killing one in a woodland/marsh setting. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Non automatic safety. Hand detachable locks. Cocking indicators. Finely checkered straight grip stock of slightly contrasting straight grain walnut. Blued triggerguard. Hard rubber buttplate. Finely checkered splinter fore-end. Maker’s leather trunk case covered with green pebbled leather with brown leather end coverings. Green faux chamois interior. Double brass locks. Maker’s leather label. Case is not fitted to the gun. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.719/0.719 inches. Chokes: 0.029/0.018 inches (Improved Modified/ Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.032 inches. Proof: German Suhl Nitro, 12, 11/74. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast-off: 1/4 inches. Weight: 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing very little use. Action shows very light cartridge rings. Barrels show 99+% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Stock shows some dryness to the finish and two or three very light handling marks. Fore-end also shows some dryness and one or two very light handling marks. Case in excellent condition. Estimate: $7,000-$9,000 Starting Bid: $6,500


33332 **Cased 12 Gauge Beretta SO-4 Sidelock Ejector Over and Under. Serial no. A02134B. 12 gauge. 28-inch monoblock barrels with grooved ventilated rib. Briley screw-in chokes. Satin finished action with back action 4 pin locks. Locks and action with border engraving and foliate scroll details. Ejectors. Single non-selective trigger. Cross bolt. Triggerguard marked SKEET. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of well figured walnut. Finely checkered enlarged fore-end with Deeley-Edge style release. Maker’s hard plastic case with blue interior. Two latches and one combination lock. Plastic belt pack with 5 Briley screw-in chokes. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.729/0.729 inches. Chokes: Insert. Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Proof: Italian Magnum Nitro Proof, 18.4, 18.4, CAM 70, AA (1975). Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/2 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Condition Excellent. Barrels show 94-96% bluing with majority of losses under the fore-end. Excellent bright bores. Stock and fore-end shows a number of light handling marks. Case in excellent condition. Estimate: $4,500-$6,000 Starting Bid: $4,250


33333 **Cased 12 Gauge Beretta SO-5 Sidelock Over and Under Shotgun. Serial no. 35179. 12 gauge. 30-inch monoblock barrels with low ventilated matted rib. Coin finished action with back action four pin hand detachable locks. Hidden lock releases. Action and locks completely engraved with fine foliate scroll with floral details. Engraving is similar to that of the current SO 9. Gold plated single selective trigger. Ejectors. Non automatic safety. Blued pierced top lever with gold crown. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of figured walnut with adjustable leather comb insert. Adjustable Morgan buttplate with Decelerator recoil pad. Finely checkered enlarged fore-end. Gun dates to 1969. Maker’s canvas covered trunk case with double locks. Corduroy fabric interior with flannel sleeves. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.724/0.728 inches. Chokes: 0.029/0.019 inches (Improved Modified/ Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.028 inches. Proof: Italian Nitro, 18.4, 18.5, CAM 70. XXV. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 8 pounds. Condition: Excellent, as partially redone. Barrels show 94-96% bluing with an area of three inch long area of fine spotting on left side of barrels ahead of the fore-end. Excellent bright bore. Recoated modified stock shows some light marks. Fore-end shows one or two very light marks. Case in good condition. Case shows scuffing and losses to the fabric on the edges. Interior shows some staining and minor losses. Estimate: $5,500-$7,500 Starting Bid: $5,000

33334 *Cased Rare 12 Gauge 2-inch Holland & Holland Royal Self-opening Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun with .410 Purbaugh Sub Gauge Tubes. Serial no. 33085. 12-2 inch gauge. 28-inch chopperlump barrels with raised concave smooth rib. Brush bright action with bar action eight pin locks. Action and locks engraved with bold foliate scroll and maker’s name in a banner. Single non-selective trigger. Easy opening system. Nonautomatic safety. Cocking indicators. Rolled triggerguard. Finely checkered straight grip stock of straight grain stock with some figure. 1/2-inch wood extension on butt. Drop points. Vacant oval. Finely checkered replacement (by others) beavertail fore-end with Anson style release. Brown leather period trunk case with single brass lock. Red baize interior maker’s black leather label, charge card numbered to the gun and instructions. Square oil bottle. The gun is numbered 2 of trio made in 1936 for a Mr. Twyford. Extra set of .410 Purbaugh sub gauge tubes, no extractors. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.739/0.738 inches. Chokes: 0.008/0.006 inches (Improved Cylinder/Cylinder). Chambers: 2 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.019 inches (Note: Wall thickness is below recommended minimum). Proof: London Nitro, 12, 12, 2”, 12c, 1 1/8. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast-off: 1/2 inches. Weight: 5 pounds, 11 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as partially redone. Barrels show 98% reblued finish. Excellent bright bores. Barrels show an upward bend, rippling on the top surfaces and has a dull ring. Action/barrels shows slight looseness. Refinished stock shows a gloss finish with a very few light marks. Fore-end shows a few light marks. Tubes in excellent condition. Case in good condition. Exterior with losses to the edges of the case, and a burned 2 x 7 inch area with losses and some nicks and scratches. Interior is very good with small losses. Estimate: $12,000-$18,000 Starting Bid: $10,000 66005 FP


33335 **Cased 20 Gauge Holland & Holland Model de Luxe Shotgun. Serial no. 40036. 20 gauge. 28-inch chopperlump barrels with game rib. Rib engraved with: Specially made for W. H. Siepman. Barrels engraved with: Holland & Holland / 13 Brunton Street, London. Bottom rib marked: Model de Luxe. Brush bright sidelock action engraved with foliate scroll and floral design with game scenes of pheasants in woodland settings. Fences carved with floral designs. Rolled triggerguard. Ejectors. Double triggers. Hand detachable locks. Cocking indicators. Automatic safety. Top lever engraved with: Model de Luxe. Finely checkered straight grip stock of highly figured walnut. Gold oval with initials: WHS. Checkered butt. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release. Brown leather trunk case with leather corners and straps. Single brass clasp and lock. Maroon baize interior with Maker’s leather label with 13 Brunton Street. Accessories include: nickel plated snap caps and oil bottle, wood cleaning rod and cleaning accessories, and nickel plated striker container with strikers. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.615/0.616 inches. Chokes: 0.010/0.028 inches (Improved Cylinder/Full). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.028 inches. Proof: London Nitro, .615/.615, 2 3/4, 3 1/4 tons. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15 1/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 1 7/8 inches. Cast:: None.(Comb swept to the left at the face). Weight: 5 pounds 9 ounces. Condition: Excellent, as almost new, showing very little use. Left barrel shows a small (1/4 inch) area of light corrosion. Breechface shows only a trace of cartridge rings. Stock has uniform raised very small beads of dried oil from the finish. Stock finish needs to be redone. Case in very good condition with some wear and marks. Interior is in excellent condition. Estimate: $15,000-$20,000 Starting Bid: $15,000


33336 **20 gauge Holland & Holland Boxlock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 37672. 20 gauge. 28-inch barrels with game rib. Barrels marked: Shot and Regulated by Holland & Holland Ltd. 12 Bruton Street. London. W.1. Casehardened boxlock action marked: H&H on the sides. Action and triggerguard engraved with border engraving, foliate scroll and floral details. Ejectors. Automatic safety. Checkered straight grip stock of slightly contrasting straight grain walnut. Leather covered one-inch thick recoil pad. Oval with initials. Checkered splinter fore-end with Anson release. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.614/0.614 inches. Chokes: 0.014/0.030 inches (Modified/Full). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.023 inches. Proof: Birmingham Nitro, .615/.615, 2 3/4, 3 1/4 tons per sq in. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/4 inches. Cast-off: 3/16 inches. Weight: 6 pounds. Condition: Excellent, as partially redone. Barrels show 96-98% bluing with majority of losses under the fore-end. Bright clean bores. Action shows 9095% mostly vivid case colors with losses on edges. Action/barrels show slight looseness. Triggerguard shows 94-96% bluing. Recoated stock shows some light marks including a very light scratch at the head of the stock. Fore-end shows a few light marks and a small 3/8 inch crack at tip. Estimate: $4,500-$5,500 Starting Bid: $4,000

33337 *Cased 12 gauge Holland & Holland Badminton Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 20219. 12 gauge. Possible replacement 28inch dovetailed barrels with game rib. Barrels marked: Holland - Holland /13 Bruton Street. London. Casehardened sidelock action with 7 pin bar action locks. Action and locks engraved with 50% fine foliate scroll coverage. Beaded fences. Ejectors. Nonautomatic safety. Scott patent gas vents. Finely checkered straight grip stock of figured walnut. Drop points. Checkered butt. Oval with initials. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with casehardened furniture. Later green canvas and leather motor case with green interior. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.732/0.733 inches. Chokes: 0.008/0.017 inches (Improved Cylinder/ Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.025 inches. Proof: London, Nitro, .729/.729, 2 3/4, 3 1/4 tons. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 3/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast-off: 1/8 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Condition: Excellent. Barrels show 98-99% blued finish. Excellent bright bores. Action and locks show 80-90% mostly vivid case colors. Triggerguard shows 98% reblued finish. Stock shows numerous very light marks and scratches. Motor case in excellent condition with some masking tape residue on the end. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $7,000


33338 *Cased 12 Gauge Holland & Holland Royal Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 23873. 12 gauge. 28-inch barrels with game rib. Casehardened action with bar action eight pin locks. Action and locks engraved with bold foliate scroll with maker’s name in banner. Ejectors. Single semi-selective trigger. Automatic safety. Beaded fences. Finely checkered straight grip stock of figured walnut. Vacant gold oval. Grooved horn buttplate. Finely checkered splinter fore-end. Maker’s leather trunk case with red baize interior. Maker’s black leather label and charge card numbered to the gun. Accessories include: spare strikers, cleaning rod and implements, later round oil bottle, and later snap caps. Data: Barrel dimensions: Bores:0.736/0.737 inches. Chokes:0.004/0.005 inches (Cylinder). Chambers:2 5/8 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.021 inches. Proof: London Nitro, 12, 12, 1 1/8, 12c. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/2 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast-off: 1/8 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 6 ounces. Condition: Fine, as redone. Barrels show 99% reblued finish. Excellent bright bores. Barrels have a slight dullness. Action shows a silver-gray finish with case colors in protected areas. Stock shows a refreshed finish, a few light marks and a repaired crack on the right side of the head. Refreshed checkering. Case in good condition exterior shows scuffing and marks. Some areas of restitching. Interior is fine, with some impressions and a a few very small insect losses. Estimate: $15,000-$20,000 Starting Bid: $14,000



33339 **Cased 28 Gauge Galazan Sidelock Ejector Over and Under Shotgun. Serial no. G400. 28 gauge. 28-inch barrels marked: A Galazan / Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. N.B. CT. U.S.A. Solid file-cut rib. Coin finished sidelock action fully engraved with deep floral designs with a black background and game scenes: left side: a covey of valley quail taking flight in a meadow with a quail in the floral design, right side: a pair of woodcock taking flight from the edge of a stream with another in the floral design. Underside with a scene of a Brittany spaniel pointing in the field. Engraving is signed: Creative Arts G. Fausti. Ejectors. Single non-selective inertial trigger. Non-automatic safety. Very finely checkered straight grip stock of highly figured dark walnut. Drop points. Very finely checkered butt with heavily engraved heel and toe plates. Very finely checkered enlarged fore-end with Anson-style release. Oak and leather trunk case with brown leather and brass fittings. Brass corners, single lock and leather straps. Maroon baize interior with oak topped partitions. Accessories include snap caps, cleaning rod and implements and oil bottle. Green canvas and brown leather case cover. Data: Barrel dimensions: Bores: 0.558/0.561 inches. Chokes:0.017/0.012 inches.(Improved Modified/ Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Stock dimensions: Pull: 15 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/2 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 6 pounds 11 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. Barrels show 99%+ bluing. Excellent bright bores. Action face shows a trace of cartridge rings. Stock and fore-end show a few very light marks. Case in excellent condition with a few impressions from the belts. Interior shows an impression on the lid. Estimate: $60,000-$80,000 Starting Bid: $55,000



33340 **.470 Nitro Express Heym Safari Double Barrel Rifle. Serial no. 81831. .470 Nitro Express. 24-inch barrels with concave smooth rib, spear front sight on a ramped base, and matted flat quarter rib with standing rear sight with three folding sights marked 50, 100, and 150. Barrels of Krupp-Special Laufstahl. Gold inlay rings at breech. Brush bright reinforced boxlock action with very fine foliate scroll details and border engraving. Ejectors. Cocking indicators. Non-automatic safety. Greener-style crossbolt. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of figured walnut. Blued engraved sculpted grip cap. Cheekpiece. Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Sling eyes. Finely checkered enlarged fore-end with Deeley-Edge release and ejector selector selector. Data: Pull: 14 3/4 inches. Weight: 8 pounds 13 ounces. Condition: Excellent, showing very limited use. Light traces of cartridge rings on breech face. Barrels, triggerguard, and furniture shows 99% bluing. Excellent bore Stock shows some mostly light handling marks. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 Starting Bid: $5,000

33341 **.375 H&H Mag. Krieghoff Classic Double Rifle. Serial no. 98084..375 H&H Flanged Magnum. 23 5/8-inch barrels with 20 7/8-inch smooth concave rib with ramped front sight and matted quarter rib with standing rear sight. Barrel sections ahead of rib are ported with 135 small holes. Satin silver action engraved with bold foliate scroll details. Krieghoff Classic in black with Germany engraved between words, appears to be a later addition. Extractor. Krieghoff combination safety and cocking lever. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of straight grain walnut. Cheekpiece. Pachmayr recoil pad. Sling swivels. Finely checkered enlarged splinter fore-end. Data: Pull: 14 1/8 inches. Weight: 10 pounds 6 ounces. Condition: Excellent showing limited use. Barrels show 99% bluing. Excellent bright bores. Stock and fore-end show very few light marks. Estimate: $8,000-$10,000 Starting Bid: $6,000

33342 *Cased .375 H&H Magnum Flanged Holland & Holland Number 3 Sidelock Ejector Double Rifle with Telescopic Sight. Serial no. 35012. .375 H&H Flanged Magnum. 25-inch chopperlump barrels with concave smooth rib with spear front sight on a spear pointed ramped base with a folding moon sight. Spear pointed quarter rib with standing rear sight marked 50/200 and a folding leaf marked 350. Telescopic sight mounts inset into quarter rib. Mounts allow unobstructed view of rear sights. Casehardened action with back action 6-pin locks. Action and locks engraved with 30%-40% coverage of very fine foliate scroll and bouquets. Hidden third fastener. Ejectors. Automatic safety. Disc-set strikers. Beaded fences. Long top strap. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of contrasting largely straight grain walnut. Casehardened engraved grip cap with trap. Filled oval space. Gold initials on top of butt. Older Silver’s style recoil pad. Sling swivels. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release. Period Carl Zeiss Zielvier telescopic sight with bold post and horizontal bars. Elevation only adjustment. Scope numbered to the gun. Modern Buttler Creek lense protectors. Quick detachable see-through mounts. Data: Pull: 15 inches. Proof: London Nitro,.375 2.94,Cordite 54-300 Max. Weight: Green canvas trunk case with leather trim. Single brass lock. Red baize interior with period maker’s paper label. Accessories include: Cleaning rod, Disc spanner, grease container, and muzzle protector. Condition: Very Good. Gun shows use. Barrels show 75-85% bluing with areas of thinning, spotting and some scratches. Bores show some wear and frosting ahead of the chambers, more pronounced in the right barrel. Both bores show some light corrosion near the muzzle, more pronounced in the left barrel. Action shows 30-40% muted case colors and vivid colors on top of tang. Locks show 70-80% darker case colors with some small areas of corrosion. Action/barrels show very slight looseness. Stock shows loss of finish except for head of stock with a few nicks and scratches. Fore-end show a couple of nicks and impressions. Case in good condition. Exterior shows fading canvas with slight losses. Leather trim shows scuffing and losses. Interior shows some pilling, dirt and minor wear losses. Action hold down belt missing end. Estimate: $12,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $10,000



33343 *Cased Rare .475 No. 2 Nitro Express Holland & Holland Royal Double Rifle. Serial no. 35147. .475 No. 2 Nitro Express. 26-inch chopper lump barrels marked: Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond Street, London. Smooth concave rib marked: .475 No. 2 Bore - 3 1/2 inch case. Spear fronted quarter rib with express sights with standing leaf marked 100 and folding leaf marked 200. Spear front sight on a raised spear pointed base with a folding night sight. Casehardened reinforced action with back action locks engraved with Holland & Holland bold foliate scroll. Hidden third fastener. Hand detachable locks. Cocking indicators. Ejectors. Automatic safety. Hinged front trigger. Extended top tang. Rolled triggerguard. This gun is number 2 of a pair and the barrels, action and fore-end are marked with a gold number 2. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut. Drop points. Cheekpiece. Reblued sculpted grip cap with trap containing replacement front sight. Silver’s type recoil pad. Gold oval with initials. Sling swivels. Checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release. Slightly later period brown leather trunk case with brass corners. with Maker’s leather label and charge card numbered to the gun. Striker disc spanner with horn handle. Unmarked cylindrical oil bottle. Snap caps. Cleaning patches, oil and grease. Data: Proof: London Nitro, 475 3 1/2”, Cor:Mk1 85-480. Pull: 14 3/4 inches. Condition: Excellent, as partially redone. Barrels show 99% reblued finish with a few light marks. Some small areas of very light pitting on barrel flats. A light scratch in the bluing on the left barrel near the muzzle. Right bore shows well defined rifling with some light frosting. Left bore is excellent. Action shows a gray patina on fences, side and top strap. Locks show 80-90% dark muted case colors. Underside and triggerplate show 90-95% stronger case colors. Triggerguard, grip cap, triggers, top lever, cocking lever pins, safety and lock release lever show 99% dark reblue. Locks show 5 new pins. Stock shows a refreshed finish with a few small nicks. Fore-end shows reblued iron, tip and release and wood shows light marks. Case in very good condition with a number of marks on the exterior and some losses to the finish due to tape being removed. Excellent interior. Note: According to Holland & Holland, only eight rifles were chambered for the .475 No. 2 cartridge. The rifles were built during the period of 1942 to 1964. This gun is the number 2 gun of a pair built in 1949 for the noted French hunter, H. Chamaulte, Society African Forest Agricale, French Cameroons. It was exported by Holt and Company. He died in the early 1950’s. When the set was broken up the gun was recased and the data card was moved to the new case. The post-1936 label was used until 1960. The .475 No.2 cartridge evolved from the black powder 500-450 3 1/4 inch straight case. When the 500/450 was loaded with nitro powder, the case was found to be too thin which resulted in some extraction problems. The solution was to lengthen the case to 3 1/2 inches which reduced the pressure. In addition the case was thickened and the extraction problem was resolved. This became the .450 No. 2. Around 1907 the importation of .450 caliber ammunition was banned in India and the Sudan, as a consequence the cartridge case neck diameter was increased to accept a .487-inch diameter 480 grain bullet. The cartridge now became the .475 No.2. The cartridge was loaded with 85 grains of Mark 1 cordite. The muzzle velocity was 2200 fps with a muzzle energy of 5170 ft-lbs. Estimate: $65,000-$80,000 Starting Bid: $60,000



33344 *.465 Nitro Express Holland & Holland Royal Ejector Double Rifle. Serial no. 32043. .465 Nitro Express. 24-inch chopper lump barrels marked: Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond Street, London. Smooth concave rib marked: .465 Bore Rimmed Cartridge. Matted quarter rib with spear point and express sights, with one standing sight restamped 50 and two folding leaves, restamped 100 and 200. Spear front sight on a raised spear pointed base with a folding night sight. Casehardened action with back action locks engraved with Holland & Holland bold foliate scroll. Hidden third fastener. Hand detachable locks. Cocking indicators. Ejectors. Manual safety. Hinged checkered front trigger. Extended tang. Rolled triggerguard. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of figured walnut. Drop points. Cheekpiece. Casehardened sculpted grip cap with trap containing three replacement front sights. Period replacement Silver’s type recoil pad. Gold oval with initials. Sling swivels. Checkered enlarged splinter fore-end with Anson-style release. Data: Proof: London, Nitro, .465-3 1/4, Cordite 75-480 Max. Pull: 15 inches. Weight: 10 pounds 9 ounces. Note: According to the make’s the rifle was built in 1935. Condition: Excellent, as partially redone. Barrels show 94-96% reblued finish with losses along fore-end edge and on side of left barrel. Very light pitting on barrel flats. Light nicks on underside of barrels in front of lump. Fine scratches under bluing on top and bottom of barrels at muzzle. Excellent bore. Action shows 5-10% case colors with balance a silver/gray patina. Locks shows 80-90% muted/faint case colors. Top strap shows 80-90% muted/faint case colors. Triggerplate shows 90% dark case colors. Very small areas of spotting on top lever and left watertable. Triggerguard shows 80% bluing on bow and gray patina on tang. Breech face has been cleaned, with some small traces of light pitting. Right bar of action shows very small area of light pitting. Stock shows light marks and impressions. Recoil pad missing screw plug. Very slight loss (1 check) on grip checkering. Fore-end shows very slight losses to edges and marks and impressions at nose. Losses to 5 checks and impression that has damaged 8 checks. Estimate: $45,000-$70,000 Starting Bid: $40,000


33345 **Cased .416 Rigby Bolt Action Magazine Rifle with Telescopic Sight. Serial no. 6656. .416 Rigby. 23-inch barrel with a file cut quarter rib with gold marked express sights with standing sight marked 100 and folding leaf marked 200. Front spear sight on ramped base with protector. Barrel marked: J. Rigby & Co. London, England in gold Old English script. Blued Mauser action marked: Rigby’s Special .416 Bore for Big Game. Action with casehardened side two piece mounts. Casehardened bolt base with side safety. Safe in gold. Front and rear of barrel, action,front sling mount, triggerguard and floorplate engraved with bold floral design. Rigby Cal..416 in gold on floorplate. Triggerguard with magazine release with serial number in gold. Engraved casehardened grip cap with trap and gold initials on lid. Checkered pistolgrip stock of well figured walnut. Engraved recoil bolt. Silver’s style recoil pad. Sling eyes. Zeiss Diavari-C 1.5.x.4.4-18 telescopic sight with case hardened mounts numbered to the gun. Duplex cross hairs. Green canvas covered full length trunk case with green baize interior. Leather case corners. Maker’s leather label, charge card

and cleaning instructions on inside of lid. Accessories include brass container for cleaning fluid, leather pouch with bore brush and jag, nickel plated funnel, turn screw, brass cleaning rod, leather sling. Condition: Excellent to Fine, showing some use. Barrel and action show 96-98% bluing with a small area of thinning ahead of fore-end. Bolt shows some bluing losses from use. Floorplate shows 40% bluing from carrying. Stock shows a small shrinkage crack on the right side. Two small scrapes and an nick at foreend tip. Balance of stock with a few light marks. Rear action screw slot shows some marring. Scope in excellent condition. Case in fine condition with some wear to edges. Interior shows some impressions and a small area of loss. Estimate: $12,000-$20,000 Starting Bid: $10,000


33346 *Presentation Inscribed Winchester Model 1903 SemiAutomatic Rifle. Serial no. 17479, .22 caliber, 20-inch barrel with dovetailed front sight and standard elevation rear sight. Blued finish. Right side of frame engraved with a coat-of-arms with Latin motto below in riband reading: Tutamen Deus. Left side with inscription reading: W. Hope Hooper/August 5th, 1904. Checkered walnut stock and fore-end. Buttstock with oval German silver escutcheon with engraved horse head, an element also included in the coat-of-arms. Crescent butt. A unique and interesting rifle worthy of further research. Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 75-80% finish with light wear to bottom of frame and relief edges. Wood very good with light wear present. Action crisp. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500 Starting Bid: $1,000 33347 **Remington Sportsman 48-F. Serial no. 3002767. Estimate: $100-$200 No Minimum Bid

33349 **Marlin Model 25M Bolt Action Sporting Rifle with Telescopic Sight. Serial no. 05512503. .22 Magnum. 22-inch barrel with florescent front sight and elevation rear sight. Stainless steel construction. Mounted with a Bushnell Sportview telescopic sight. Press-checkered pistolgrip stock with sling eyes. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $200-$300 No Minimum Bid

33348 *Schmidt-Rubin Model K1931 Target Rifle. Serial no. 854585. 7.5 Swiss. 25-inch barrel. Standard military configuration. Adjustable slip-on rear Anschutz target sight. Sight marked: W.Gehmann D75 Karlsruhe, W. Germany. Sight with windage and elevation micrometer adjustments. Eyepiece with adjustable aperture. Slip on matching front target sight accepting multiple post and aperture inserts. Condition: Excellent. Showing limited use. Wood shows a few marks. Estimate: $500-$700 Starting Bid: $250


33350 Bausch & Lomb Spotting Scope with Tripod. 15x-60x “The Discoverer” tan and black scope with mount. Multi-coated lenses, adaptable to 35mm photographic applications. Contained in green plastic case with handle. Sold together with table top tripod. Condition: Excellent. Case and tripod with handling wear. Estimate: $200-$300 No Minimum Bid

33351 6x32 Zeiss Diatal-C Telescopic Sight. Serial no. 1672845. 10 1/2 inch tube with rubber ends. Medium duplex crosshairs. Ruger rings. Owner’s manual. Condition: Excellent. Clear optics. Estimate: $400-$600 Starting Bid: $200

33352 **Sturm-Ruger Mini-14 Semi-Automatic Rifle. Serial no. 180-27519, .223 caliber, 20-inch barrel with standard sights and recoil compensator. Blued finish. Varnished walnut pistol-grip stock with sling mounts. Leather sling. Condition: Excellent with slight handling and storage wear present. Estimate: $500-$700 Starting Bid: $250

33353 *.22 Mossberg 42M-C Rifle with Lyman Scope. Serial no. NVSN. .22-S-L-LR. 23-inch barrel with ramped front sight. No rear sight. Bolt action with clip magazines. Action with drilled/tapped holes at rear. Full length pistolgrip stock of straight grain walnut. Metal buttplate with trap containing single shot loading block. Rail screwed to top of action with rings and a Lyman All-American 4x telescopic sight with duplex crosshairs. Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Wood shows an older recoat with light marks. Metal shows 94-96% blued finish. Clear optics. Estimate: $250-$350 Starting Bid: $150

33354 Stevens Favorite Model 17 Single Shot Rifle. Serial no. R0530, .22 caliber, 20 1/2-inch half octagonal barrel. Blued finish, case-hardened frame with falling block and serpentine lever. Dove-tailed front, adjustable rear sight. Breech marked with standard Steven address and 22 LONG RIFLE. Walnut forearm and stock embossed hard rubber buttplate reading: STEVENS FAVORITE. Condition: Good to very good. Retaining approximately 70% original blue, the balance mixed with brown patina and scattered light frosting. Faded case colors. Forearm cracked at front and with old repair. Stock with losses to old re-varnish. Buttplate very good with dents. Estimate: $50-$100 No Minimum Bid

33355 **.300 WM Winchester Model 70 Classic Super Grade Safari Club Anniversary Edition in Factory Box. Serial no. G169187. .300 Winchester Magnum. 26-inch barrel. Without open sights. Blued classic (controlled feed) bolt action with engine turned bolt and magazine follower. Action with gold frames with floral detail etchings. Barrel with Safari Club International and owners name in gold. Recoil bolt. Floorplate with floral etched medallion with lion’s head in gold in center. Text reads: 25th anniversary / 100 of 200. Finely checkered stock of highly figured walnut with cheekpiece. Black fore-end tip. Silver’s type maker’s recoil pad. Sling eyes. Telescopic mounts and one inch rings. Factory paperwork. Condition: Excellent, appears unfired. Estimate: $1,000-$1,400 Starting Bid: $600


33359 **Herter’s Model 21-S Single-Action Revolver. Serial no. 622952, .22 Magnum caliber, 5 1/2-inch barrel with target sights. Blued finish. Faux stag grips. Barrel marked, “H. SCHMIDT OSTHEIM/RHOEN MADE IN W. GERMANY.” Contained in fine, light brown leather holster by Bianchi. Sold together with unmarked extra cylinder. Condition: Good. Retaining approximately 90-95% original blue finish. Scuffs on ejector rod housing and tracking line on cylinder. Action smooth. Estimate: $100-$150 No Minimum Bid

33360 NO LOT

33356 **.243 Win. Browning FN High Power Medallion Bolt Action Rifle with Telescopic Sight. Serial no. 9848A8. .243 Winchester. 22 1/4-inch barrel. No iron sights. Blued bolt action engraved with stylized floral designs. Floorplate with stylized floral designs with a ram’s head and banner in gold. Gold plated trigger. Single recoil bolts. Skipline checkered pistolgrip stock of figured walnut. Rosewood fore-end tip and grip cap. Cheekpiece. Make’s buttplate. Sling eyes. Leupold Vari-X II 3-9 with cross hairs on a one piece Redfield mount. Condition: Excellent, showing very little use. Metal shows 99% bluing. Excellent bore. Stock shows very few light marks. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,200

33361 **Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman Double Action Revolver. Serial no. N534623, .357 Magnum, 6-inch barrel with target sights. Dull blue and case-hardened finish. Black rubber Pachmayr grips. Sold together with fine Hunter brown leather holster. Condition: Excellent. Minor handling wear. Appears unfired. Very fine tracking line. Mirror bright bore. Action crisp. Holster excellent. Estimate: $250-$350 No Minimum Bid 33357 Walnut Gun Cabinet. Storage for long guns and hand guns. Figured walnut veneer. Height: 83 1/2-inches, Width: 61 1/2-inches, Depth: 20-inches. Condition: Fair to good. Age wear and patina throughout. Scuffs and light scratches to panels. Sliver chip in drawer corner. Trim pieces lloose at corners. In need of cleaning. Estimate: $100-$200 No Minimum Bid

33358 John Deere 35 Cubic Feet Gun Safe. Classic John Deere logo and design. 60 ½-inches tall x 36-inches wide x 27 ½-inches deep. Textured dark-teal finish. Dial tumbler with key lock. Three point handle. Approximate weight 700 lbs. Condition: Excellent. Minor handling wear. Estimate: $500-$600 Starting Bid: $250


33362 **.308 Winchester Model 88 Lever Action Rifle. Serial no. 27837, .308 caliber, 22-inch barrel with ramped brass blade front and buckhorn rear sights. Blued finish. Mounted with Leupold 4x Mountaineer telescopic sight. Figured walnut stock with checkered fore-end and pistolgrip. Sling swivels and leather military-style sling. Winchester buttplate. Sold together with original Leupold brochures, guarantee and label. Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 95-98% original blued finish. Mirror bright bore. Stock with scattered dents and scratches. Optics clear. Estimate: $300-$400 Starting Bid: $150

33363 **Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol. Serial no. 334485-C, .45 caliber, 5-inch barrel. Nickel-plated finish with checkered hard plastic Colt grips. Fixed sights. Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 95% finish with scattered surface scratches throughout. Grips are good and possibly not original to the gun with replacement screws. Bore is bright. Action crisp. Estimate: $800-$1,200 Starting Bid: $400

33365 *Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle. Serial no.460217B, .38 WCF, 24-inch octagonal barrel with Rocky Mountain front and rear sights. Varnished walnut stock. Curved steel buttplate with storage cover. Manufactured 1893. Condition: Good. Retaining approximately 10-20% original finish, the balance a smooth brown patina. Edge wear and scattered patches of fine spotting. Wood very good with age wear and patina. Scattered light scratches. Small loss to right side of fore-end at receiver. Dark bore with distinct rifling and moderate pitting. Estimate: $800-$1,200 Starting Bid: $400

33366 **Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun. Serial no. 146791, .410 gauge (3-inch), 26-inch barrel with steel bead front sight. Full choke. Blued finish with smooth walnut pistolgrip and circular grooved forearm. Hard plastic Winchester buttplate. Mfg. 1960. Condition: Fine to excellent. Retaining approximately 96-98 finish. Fine scratches to finish. Stocks with a few dings and scuffs from poor handling, otherwise fine. Buttplate with some wear. Bore is bright. Action crisp. Estimate: $1,500-$2,000 Starting Bid: $750

33367 *Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle. Serial no. 584863B, .32 W.C.F. caliber, 24-inch round barrel with brass-tipped sporting front and Rocky Mountain rear sights. Blued and case-hardened finish. Oil-finished walnut stock with curved steel buttplate. Manufactured 1904. Condition: Very good as re-done. Retaining approximately 70-80% of an old re-blue, the balance thinning to a gray-brown patina. Scattered spotting. Faded case colors. Wood is very good with scattered dents and moderate use-wear. Possible old filled repair at wrist. Buttplate now with a brown patina and scattered spotting. Action is crisp. Dark bore with scattered moderate pitting. Estimate: $800-$1,200 Starting Bid: $400

33364 *Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 20 Double Action Revolver. Serial no. S88647, .38 caliber, 5-inch pinned barrel with fixed sights, shrouded ejector rod and 5-screw frame. Dark blue and case-hardened finish. Rubber Pachmayr grips. Manufactured c 1956. Sold together with tooled, brown leather holster by Lawrence. Condition: Very good. Minor handling wear. Light tracking line. Holster wear observed at muzzle. Mirror bright bore. Holster is fine. Estimate: $500-$700 Starting Bid: $250

33368 **Volquartsen Evolution Model Rifle. Serial no. EV00347, .223 caliber, 20inch ribbed barrel with integral muzzle break. Integral machined Picatinny rail on receiver top. Two-tone finish. Brown laminated pistolgrip Monte Carlo Stock. Sold together with AR-15 style magazine. Marked Carroll, IA on right side of receiver. Volquartsen buttpad. Condition: Excellent. Showing little use. Few dings to stock from poor handling. Bore is bright, needs cleaning. Action crisp. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Starting Bid: $750


33369 *Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle. Serial no. 278877, .22 caliber, 24-inch round barrel with front and rear sight. Blued finish with smooth walnut pistolgrip and grooved forearm. Hard plastic Winchester black buttplate. Mfg. 1959. Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 90-92% finish with some loses magazine, barrel and triggerguard, otherwise fine. Light scratches mostly around barrel. Fine surface rust on protected areas, should clean. Stocks with dings from poor handling. Buttplate has wear. Bore is bright. Action crisp. Estimate: $700-$900 Starting Bid: $350

33370 Marlin Drop Block Single Shot Rifle with Browning Barrel. Serial no. 10159, .45-70 caliber, 32-inch round barrel with Rocky Mountain front and rear sights. Barrel marked, “BROWNING BROS. OGDEN, U.T.” Barrel at breech also marked,”.45 GOVT.” Serpentine lever-actuated drop block action. Tang-mounted peep sight. Schutzen-style buttstock with cheekpiece with finely checkered pistolgrip. Curved horn Browning buttplate. Condition: Good to very good. Retaining approximately 10-20% original blue, primarily in protected areas the balance a smooth gray-brown patina. Estimate: $1,000-$1,200 Starting Bid: $500

33371 *Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle. Serial no. 589552, .25-20 caliber, 24-inch round barrel with brass-tipped sporting front and Rocky Mountain rear sights. Blued finish. Straight-grained walnut stock. Curved steel buttplate. Manufactured 1911. Condition: Good. Retaining approximately 65-75% blue finish, the balance fading to a gray-brown patina. Scattered scratches. Left side of receiver screws are marred. Buttplate with a dull gray patina and small patch of frosting. Wood is good with dents and scratches. Buttstock appears to have been re-varnished. Bright bore with minor wear. Estimate: $1,000-$1,200 Starting Bid: $500

33372 *Winchester Take-Down Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle. Serial no. 497656, .25-20 caliber, 24-inch octagonal barrel with brass blade front and Rocky Mountain rear sights. Take-down lever at muzzle. Blued finish. Oil finished walnut stock. Crescent steel buttplate. Manufactured 1909. Condition: Good. Retaining approximately 20-30% original blue finish, the balance a plum brown patina fading to gray. Traces of blue remaining in protected areas of receiver. Scattered light scratches and spotting. Fine tool marks at breech. Dark bore with distinct rifling and light pitting. Stock is good with scattered stains and dents. Estimate: $800-$1,200 Starting Bid: $400


33373 **Custom Engraved Winchester Model 70 XTR Bolt Action Rifle. Serial no. G1727017B, 7mm Magnum, 22-inch barrel. Blued finish. Extensive scroll engraving to receiver, floorplate and triggerguard. Fine gold inlaid game animals on back of receiver and floorplate. Receiver tapped for scope mounts. Engine turned bolt and follower. Highly figured Monte Carlo hardwood stock with fine checkering on fore-end and pistolgrip. Ebonized fore-end cap. Gold escutcheon with initials on bottom of stock. Winchester recoil pad. Condition: Excellent as configured. Retaining approximately 97-99% blue finish possibly done at time of engraving. Stock also excellent with minor handling wear. Mirror bright bore. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Starting Bid: $750

33374 **Custom Engraved Winchester Model 70 XTR FWT Short Action Bolt Action Rifle. Serial no. G1727017C, .243 caliber, 22-inch barrel. Blued finish. Extensive scroll engraving to receiver, floorplate and triggerguard. Fine gold inlaid game animals on back of receiver and floorplate. Receiver tapped for scope mounts. Engine turned bolt and follower. Highly figured Monte Carlo hardwood stock with fine checkering on fore-end and pistolgrip. Ebonized fore-end cap. Gold escutcheon with initials on bottom of stock. Winchester recoil pad. Condition: Excellent as configured. Retaining approximately 97-99% blue finish possibly done at time of engraving.. Stock also excellent with minor handling wear. Mirror bright bore. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Starting Bid: $750

Property of Flight Lieutenant Anthony Bryant (lots 33375 - 33379)

Flight Lieutenant Anthony Bryant, DFC , was born in Mexico to British parents, as his father was in the Foreign Service. He was educated in England and returned to Mexico. By then WWII was in full swing. The day after he was 18, he traveled by train to Canada and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. Ninety days later he was assigned to 403 Squadron flying a Spitfire MK V doing fighter sweeps over the English Channel to Northern France. He flew over 250 missions through the latter part of 1942, through 1943 and into 1944. In early 1944 he was shot down by German anti-aircraft fire over occupied France and after hiding for 3 days was able to join the Resistance where he assisted the escape of other shot down allied air crew for over 6 months. After D-Day he was able to escape through German lines disguised as a French Gendarme riding a police motorcycle. He was then assigned to fly ground support missions in Italy where he finished the war. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the citation from King George reads: This officer is a highly skilled and courageous pilot. He has completed a large number of operations missions and on numerous occasions has led a formation of aircraft against enemy mechanical transport, guns and armored vehicles, inflicting much damage. Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Bryan has displayed a high degree of efficiency and keenness, setting a fine example to all. His determination to make every sortie a success is particularly noteworthy. After the war, he attended Harvard and Harvard Business School and had a very successful role in American business joining the boards of Chrysler, Federal Express, ITT Corp, and PNC Financial. In addition he was a gifted athlete avid golfer, and an legendary game shot. When he was CEO of Cameron Iron Works in the 1970’s, his quail hunts at the Cameron “Hollywood Camp” in Falfurrias, TX were legendary. Bryan frequently outshot all the competition with either a 410 or 28 gauge embarrassing experienced hunters with larger bore guns. He had two 125 foot towers built at Hollywood capable of automated clays pigeon throwing. He was one of the few that could hit clays at that distance with a 410.


33375 *12 Gauge James Purdey Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 26678. 12 gauge. 28-inch barrels with a matted raised rib. Brush bright Beesley patent sidelock action engraved with fine foliate scroll and bouquets. Ejectors. Cocking indicators. Automatic safety. Disc-set strikers. Beaded fences. Brush bright finish to triggerguard and fore-end iron and furniture. Very finely checkered straight grip replacement stock of well figured walnut. Note: The maker indicates that the gun was restocked by them. Drop points. Vacant silver oval. Very finely checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release. Note: Gun was paired with no. 27202 in this sale. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores 0.734/0.735 inches, Chokes: 0.005/0.016 inches (Cylinder/Modified), Chamber: 3 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.024 inches Proof: London Nitro, .729, .729. 3 tons. 2 ½ . Note: Barrels are out of proof due to lengthened chambers. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15 ½ inches. Drop at comb: 1 ½ inches. Drop at heel:1 7/8 inches. Cast-off: 1/8 inches Weight: 6 pounds 7 ounces. Condition: Fine. Barrels show 96-98% bluing with wear at muzzles and losses under the fore-end. ½ inch scratch on underside of right barrel. Bottom rib shows a small hole due to corrosion. Excellent bright bores with a few very light marks. Action/barrels show slight looseness. Stock shows a number of light marks and a few nicks and impressions. Fore-end shows a few light marks. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $8,000


33376 **12 Gauge James Purdey Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 27202. 12 gauge. 28-inch barrels with a matted raised rib. Brush bright Beesley patent sidelock action engraved with fine foliate scroll and bouquets. Ejectors. Cocking indicators. Automatic safety. Disc-set strikers. Beaded fences. Brush bright finish to triggerguard and fore-end iron and furniture. Very finely checkered straight grip replacement stock of figured walnut. Note: The maker indicates that the gun was restocked by them. Drop points. Vacant silver oval. Very finely checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release. Note: Gun was paired with no. 26678 in this sale. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores 0.732/0.731 inches, Chokes: 0.008/0.020 inches (Improved Cylinder/ Modified), Chambers: 2 ¾ inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.023 inches Proof: London Nitro, .729, .729, 3 tons, 2 ½. Note: Barrels are out of proof due to lengthened chambers. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15 ½ inches Drop at comb: 1 ½ inches Drop at heel: 2 inches Cast-off: 1/8 inches Weight: 6 pounds 9 ounces. Condition: Fine. Barrels show 94-96% bluing with small areas of losses in front of fore-end and some losses under the fore-end. Bottom rib shows a small area of corrosion. Right barrel shows a small area of light corrosion. Top rib shows two small nicks. Excellent bright bores with a few very light marks. Barrel/action showing very slight looseness. Stock shows a number of nicks and impressions. Fore-end shows very light marks and very slight losses at edges. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $8,000

33378 *Cased 12 Gauge Boss Single Trigger Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 9010. 12 gauge. Maker’s replacement 26-inch barrels with file cut flat rib. Barrels marked: Boss & Co. / 13/14 Cork Street, London. W1. Casehardened bar action engraved with very fine scroll and bouquets. Ejectors. Cocking indicators. Automatic safety. Beaded fences. Disc-set strikers. Maker’s patented single non-selective trigger. Beaded triggerguard. Finely checkered possible replacement straight grip stock of semi figured contrasting dark walnut. Drop points. Checkered butt. Vacant gold oval. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release. Period leather trunk case with maker’s label. Case with single brass lock and leather straps. 12 Boss written on lid in black marker at the front. Maroon baize interior. Cleaning rod and accessories. The maker indicates that the gun was finished in 1961/62 with 28-inch barrels which were replaced with 26-inch barrels at a later date. The maker has no information on the original stock length. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores 0.729/0.729 inches. Chokes: 0.027/0.034 inches. (Improved Modified) Chambers: 2 ¾ inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.028 inches. Proof: London, Nitro, .729, .729, 2 ¾, 3 ¼ ton. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15 ½ inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast-off: 3/16 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Condition: Excellent. Barrels show 94-96% bluing with a few light scratches and a ½ inch wear mark on the right barrel at the breech. Left barrel shows a slight bulge at the muzzle. Excellent bright bores. Action shows 50-60% mostly muted case colors over a gray casehardened base. Triggerguard shows 94-96% re-blued finish with two small nicks and a slight nick. Stock shows a few small nicks and impressions. Stock also shows areas of raised grain. Fore-end shows a few light marks. Case in very good condition with some scuffing on the exterior and five US customs stickers. Interior shows a few losses to the lid and needs cleaning. Estimate: $25,000-$30,000 Starting Bid: $22,500


33379 **Cased 20 Gauge Boss Single Trigger Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial no. 9310. 20 gauge. 26-inch barrels with file cut flat rib. Barrels marked: Boss & Co. / 13 Cork Street, London. W1. Casehardened bar action engraved with very fine scroll and bouquets. Ejectors. Cocking indicators. Automatic safety. Beaded fences. Disc-set strikers. Maker’s patented single non-selective trigger. Beaded triggerguard. Finely checkered straight grip stock of figured contrasting dark walnut. Drop points. 5/8 inch brown leather covered recoil pad. Vacant gold oval. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release. Period brown leather trunk case with maker’s label. Case with single brass lock and leather straps. 28 Boss written on lid written on lid in ball point pen at the front. Maroon baize interior. Cleaning rod. Red leather case with cleaning accessories. Red leather case with spiral brushes. Nickel plated square oil bottle marked: Purdey. Nickel plated snap caps, cartridge extractor and striker container with strikers and springs. The maker indicates that the gun was finished in 1965 with 26-inch barrels, 2 ¾ inch chambers, a single trigger, and a stock length of 16 inches. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores 0.615/0.615 inches. Chokes: 0.010/0.016 inches (Improved Cylinder/ Modified). Chambers: 2 ¾ inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.035 inches. Proof: London, Nitro, .615, .615, 2 ¾, 3 ¼ tons. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15 5/16 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8 inches. Cast-off: 3/8 inches. Weight: 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Condition: Excellent. Barrels show 96-98% bluing with some light scratches and a mark in front of the fore-end. Excellent bright bores. Action shows 80-90% muted case colors. Triggerguard shows 85-90% blued finish. Stock shows a few very light scratches and nicks and some areas of raised grain. Finish coated gold oval. Case in very good condition with a few scratches and scuffing and losses at the edges. Interior shows some losses on the lid. Estimate: $30,000-$40,000 Starting Bid: $27,500


33380 **Cased 45-70 Ruger/Lyman Centennial 1878 Edition II Rifle and Telescopic Sight Set. Serial no. L-78 0465. 45-70 Govt. 28-inch heavy barrel with scope blocks for full length telescopic sight. No open sights. Ruger No. 1 blued action photo engraved with fine foliate scroll and Lyman detailed medallions. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of semi-figured walnut. Maker’s recoil pad and steel grip cap. Finely checkered schnable fore-end. Sling eyes. Blued 34-inch ¾ inch diameter period telescopic sight with external adjustments. End caps. Cross hairs. Walnut trunk case with green felt interior with maker’s label. Accessories include: cleaning rod, box of cartridge cases, commemorative coin and Lyman Centennial Journal. Missing loading tool and some coins. Condition: Excellent, barrel shows 98% bluing with a few marks. Action shows a ½ inch light scratch. Excellent bore. Stock shows a 1-inch repaired scratch and a few light marks. Telescopic sight: Fine. Shows 96-98% bluing with scratches and losses at the rear mount. Clear optics. Case in Very Good condition. Lid shows a number of nicks and scratches. Frame is opening on back corners. Interior portions show some breaks and looseness. Interior shows impressions. Estimate: $1,000-$1,200 Starting Bid: $500

33377 Purdey Leather Two Gun Motor Case. Brown leather motor case by James Purdey with leather corners . 29-inch barrel channels. Maroon baize interior with maker’s leather label on lid. Single lock. Two leather straps. Note: Case was for Purdey 12 bore shotguns numbers 26678/27202 that are being sold in this sale. Condition: Very Good. Exterior shows a number of small losses to the finish. A small tear on the bottom. Two corners have become loose and are in the case. Interior shows light impressions. One partition needs to be reglued. Interior needs a good cleaning. Estimate: $400-$800 Starting Bid: $400

33381 **Browning FN High Power Medallion Bolt Action Rifle with Telescopic Sight. Serial no. 5x 33989. 7mm Remington Magnum. 25-inch barrel. No iron sights. Blued bolt action engraved with stylized floral designs in gold. Floorplate with stylized floral designs with a ram’s head and banner. Gold plated trigger. Two recoil bolts. Skipline checkered pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut. Rosewood fore-end tip and grip cap. Cheekpiece. Maker’s recoil pad. Sling eyes. Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10 with duplex cross hairs on two-piece Redfield mounts. Condition: Excellent, showing very little use. Metal shows 99% bluing. Excellent bore. No cartridge rings on bolt face. Stock shows some light marks and a very small area (1/4 inch) of lost finish at buttplate. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,500


33382 Rare 11 Bore Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun Made and Engraved by C. Helfricht. No Visible Number. 11 bore. 28 ½ inch Damascus barrel with smooth flat rib marked C. Helfricht Hartford CT. Two Damascus loading rod pipes. Bar action locks. Percussion fences. Locks, hammers, tang, triggerguard, triggerplate, buttplate tang and finial engraved with an open vine and foliate design. Game scenes with gold inlays of animals: Left lock : fox, right lock: hare and triggerguard: wistful pointer. Sculpted spear pointed finial and triggerplate. Nickel silver wedge bolsters. One piece checkered straight grip stock of highly figured English walnut. Steel buttplate. Rosewood loading rod with brass hardware. Enlarged brass tip with ivory center. 14 page document on C. Helfricht by R. L Wilson. Data: Bores: 0.760 /0.760 inches. Condition: Fine. Minor handling wear. Stock with scattered light scratches and dents. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Starting Bid: $9,500


33383 Ornate 12 Gauge French Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun, by Mathes Freres. Serial no. 1877. 12 gauge. 281/2 inch Bernard Damascus barrels with a smooth concave rib with a gold inlay of Mathes Freres signature. Fully engraved French gray bar action with rebounding bar action locks. Engraving is game scenes with ornate floral design with a matted background. Game scenes include dogs (pointer and setter), Red deer stag and Roe deer. Underside of action marked: EXPtion Universelle de 1878 in gold. Highly engraved high hammers, percussion fences, triggerguard with scroll support at front. Finely checkered straight grip stock of figured walnut, checkered butt with engraved heel and toe plates. Front sling swivel; missing rear. Finely checkered fore-end is fixed to action. Barrels are released with a Mathes patent push-button release. Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0,730/0.730 inches. Chambers: 2 ½ inches. Chokes: 0.00 inches (Cylinder). Minimum Wall thickness: 0.032 inches. Proof: French Black Powder, French 1898 Semi-

smokeless proof ( Not standard Nitro Proof). Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15 inches. Drop at comb: 1 ½ inches. Drop at heel: 2 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds 6 ounces. Condition: Very Good, as partially redone. Left barrel shows a dent at the muzzle. Right barrel shows a number of very light dents on the side. Barrels show 60-70% finish with extensive spotting and light corrosion. Bores show areas of very light pitting. Hammers show looseness on the locks. Action and barrels show looseness. Refinished stock shows some nicks, scratches and brush marks. Heel and toe caps are proud of the stock. Fore-end shows bruising to checkering and a significant loss. Estimate: $3,500-$5,500 Starting Bid: $3,500

33384 Original Polychrome Remington UMC Cloth Advertising Banner. The colorful commercial Remington/UMC ammunition fabric advertising banner, depicting mounted Indian warriors hunting buffalo from horseback. Large printed legend reading: Remington/UMC/Arms and Ammunition. Brass grommets in corners for hanging. Size: 27-inches high X 53-inches long. Condition: Good. Showing age wear, some fading, tears and staining. Estimate: $400-$600 Starting Bid: $360


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The COLLECTION of

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Colt Firearms September 18, 2011

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An Heirloom Collection Foreward Although the Colts of Al Cali never formed a collection large in number, they are giants in quality and merit. Together they chronicle the story of the Colt Percussion revolver from 1836 to 1865, and of their genius inventor, the legendary Colonel Samuel Colt, nearly entirely within the scope of his relatively brief lifetime. Each of these remarkable pieces stands superbly on its own, in varying - but consistently high degrees of rarity, beauty, quality, history, and importance. Putting this group together required a lifetime of seeking the very best, of wanting to tell that unique Colt story, and of doing so in a way that would make any private collector or museum proud. The days when a collection like this could be put together are fast approaching to an end. No one really knows how many keen collectors are out there in the marketplace of fine guns – within which Colts are the undisputed “blue chips.” The total of devotees is by no means reflected in the number of subscribers to any specialist periodicals, or in how many attend collectors’ trade shows, or how many belong to various collectors groups or associations. Holdings of fine Colts are scattered around the United States, and foreign countries. Some of the most exquisite pieces will remain abroad where they were usually hand-delivered for presentation by Samuel Colt himself – such as the fabled Colts in The Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg. Among others are cased revolvers residing at the Royal Armories Museum (Leeds, UK), which were given to Prince Albert and Edward Prince of Wales in 1851, as well as gifts to royalty and other distinguished figures in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle and Far East. Today, there are now numerous ways for a collector to learn about the themes of his interests. But when Al Cali began his collection, those sources were few and far between. There was no History Channel broadcasting the story of Colt guns, no small army of writers doing columns and articles for magazines, or creating fresh books. Nobody was putting on exhibitions at museums, historical societies or at collectors’ homes. It took approximately fifty years for Al Cali to put together what is celebrated in this catalogue – and as presented in the book by R.L. Wilson published in 2009: American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection. Just as the Cali holdings set a standard for any collector in Colt arms, the book did the same: A fresh format allowing for all the handguns and accessories to be pictured actual size, employing the best in digital photography (by the same consummate artist responsible for the pictures in this catalogue, photographer Douglas Sandberg), and the best writer on collectors firearms, R.L.Wilson. Each Colt in this catalogue is special, and each one represents a pinnacle within its type for any serious collector. By nature an inveterate collector, Al Cali will never stop collecting. But his goal in his assemblage of Colts was realized – and documented extensively in print - and he now feels it to be time for these spectacular pieces to be offered to a new generation of enthusiasts. Fortunately, Al has two books (including the present catalogue) to cherish now that his Colts are entering into other collections. But he still owns many other non-Colt percussion guns, as well as California Gold Rush and Wells Fargo collections.

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Al Cali began to assemble his collection in the 1960’s; and since then, two of the largest assemblages of Colt firearms were dispersed, the William Locke collection and the Henry Stewart, Jr. collection. Several pieces of the Locke collection found their way into Al Cali’s hands, while the Stewart collection was gifted it its entirety to the Virginia Military Institute. Many other public museums have captured innumerable exceptional Colts. The P.R. Phillips Collection is now in the Woolaroc Museum (Bartlesville OK), the Norman B. Tomlinson, Jr. and Paul R. Applegate, Jr. Paterson collections are in The Paterson Museum (at the birthplace of Colt revolvers, along the Passaic River in New Jersey). The Gene Autry Collection is in the Autry National Center of the American West, with the Colt firearm being the focus of the just opened Greg Martin Colt Gallery. The George Strichman Collection, former Colt Chairman of the Board, and that of the Colt Industries Museum were absorbed by the Autry Museum as well. As with all world class artistic and historic artifacts, the finest Colts are gradually heading to museum collections. Historically, fine arms have proven to be rewarding to own and a sound investment. The Al Cali Collection of Important Colt Firearms offers a spectacular opportunity for the contemporary generation of collectors to obtain pieces that have not been on the market for decades, many of which are of “World Class Museum Quality” and will prove to be an excellent store of value. We are proud to present herewith a fabled collection in the annals of fine Colts, and our catalogue is designed to commemorate this landmark sale. Along with each piece go the best wishes of Al Cali and myself, whose pleasure it was to be on hand to help whenever possible in creating this collection of masterpieces over nearly fifty years.

Greg Martin August 7th, 2011 San Francisco, California

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33001. Rare Oval Framed Lithophane Portrait of Colonel Samuel Colt Manufactured for Colonel Samuel Colt by KPM Royal Porcelain Works, Berlin, Prussia, Germany, in 1855. Composed of bisque porcelain, and when lit from the back has the appearance of a three-dimensional image of Colonel Colt. Documentation reveals that Colt ordered 111 of these from the Koenigliche Porzellan Manfaktur (KPM), in Berlin. The Colonel’s intent was to have lithophanes in windows of his mansion, Armsmear. He may also have planned to present images of himself to friends and business associates. From the 111 examples, Colt received 101, which had been shipped on his behalf and to his attention, c/o J.P. Moore & Son, of New York. Of the remaining ten, one was kept by his agent in Berlin, C.F. Wappenhans. Eight were shipped to Colt’s niece, Julia Leicester, and another was a gift to Dr. Stadthagen, Berlin. Five of the 101 delivered to Colt had imperfections. Rarely observed, the Colonel Samuel Colt lithophanes are based on the only images known to have been made of Colt in which he is holding a revolver (a Model 1851 Navy). The original photograph of that pose, taken by the professional photographer Graff, in Berlin, in c. 1854, was used by the workmen at KPM Royal Porcelain Works, for the lithophanes. A letter to Samuel Colt, from C.F. Wappenhans, dated October 21, 1855, provides details on this transaction. That letter appears among the Records of the Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co., RG 103, Business File, Series III, Incoming Correspondence, Box 10, Connecticut State Library, Hartford. 5 3/4- x 7- x 1/8-inches, porcelain oval; within noticeably larger varnished hardwood frame, with gilt trim. Outside measurement of varnished wood frame: 12-inches- x 11-inches. Literature: R.L. Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, page 48, shows the mansion, Armsmear, approximately during the Civil War period, with lithophanes hanging in some of the windows. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $2,500 - 3,500

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33002. Rare and Historic Framed Sepia Photographic Print of Colt Factory, c. 1869, Signed by Prescott & White Sepia photograph probably commissioned by the Colt Company, intended for promotional purposes. A lithographic view of the Colt factory was later created, based on this photograph. Frame measures 19 5/8-inches x 15 1/2-inches. Literature: Image reproduced in R.L. Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, front endpaper (right) and page 64. The caption on page 64 notes: “Framed 1869 Colt factory print measures approx. 19-inches wide by 14 7/8-inches high, mounted on stiff paper, and signed by Prescott & White Phot., Hartford, 8

Conn. Backing paper imprinted with text.” A reproduction of this or an identical photograph also appears in R.L. Wilson, The Colt Heritage (1979) and in Colt An American Legend (1985), page 155. A Colt factory advertisement of October 5, 1889, in Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, includes a lithograph based on this photograph, reproduced on page 204 of Wilson’s The Colt Heritage (1979) and in Colt An American Legend (1985). Condition: Excellent, some fading. Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000

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33003. Rare Framed Colt Factory Bifolium Circular Picturing Colt Dragoon Revolver, c. Early 1850s Heading of “Colt’s Patent Repeating Pistols, Army, Navy and Pocket Sizes,” including prominent warning “Beware of Counterfeits and Patent Infringements.” Note bottom right corner, with name of maker: “Sam Colt.” Measuring 10 3/4- x 16 1/2-inches. Frame measures 25-inches x 22-inches. Literature: Pictured, R.L. Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, page 39, on wall at left center. Condition: Fine to excellent. Light foxing. Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000

33004. Scarce Rosewood Case for 5-inch Barrel Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver Varnished mahogany case with scalloped brass escutcheon inlaid on lid, and brass keyplate. Lining in the American style, of burgundy velvet. Space partitioned for powder flask, bullet mold, L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench, can of percussion caps, and for miscellaneous projectiles and cartridge packets. The rosewood cases were traditionally associated with the better grade of Colt percussion revolvers, including with engraved decorations. Literature: For a similar case, of rosewood, for the Model 1849 Pocket, in 5-inch configuration and with American style burgundy velvet lining, see page 90, R.L. Wilson, The Colt Engraving Book, Volume I (2000). Condition: Fine to excellent. Slight warpage to lid. [expand and refine details of condition] Estimate: $3,500 - 4,500 Session One, Auction #6073 | Sunday, September 18 | 10:00AM CT

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33005. Exceptional, Rare and Fine Cased and Shell-Carved Ivory-Gripped Texas or Holster Model No. 5 Paterson Revolver, with 9-inch Barrel and Attached Loading Lever Serial no. 515. .36 caliber, 5-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup roll scene, and with “COLT” marking within border motif. Six silver band inlays on the 9-inch octagonal barrel, with German silver front sight blade. Top of barrel with standard roll-marking, with star and snake motif terminal at each end: Patent Arms M’g. Co. Paterson, N.J.-Colt’s Pt. Shell-carved ivory grips. Brightly polished steel with blued finish, the frame, hammer and backstrap color case-hardened. Casing of varnished mahogany, with standard bevel-topped lid, and full accessories, including matching extra cylinder, also bearing serial number 515. The brass capper marked “No 123” inside the lid and on the surface of the interior. Wood core to ball portion of the combination powder and ball flask; “99” marked on each of the copper halves. Escalloped German silver escutcheon inlaid on lid of case. Accompanied by photocopy of the catalogue from antiquarian arms dealer Far West Hobby Shop, 406 Clement Street, San Francisco, featuring the David L. Ingalls Collection of American and Foreign Arms, in which he illustrates and describes this highly significant cased Paterson set as follows:

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G1419 COLT-PATERSON LONG BARREL “TEXAS” MODEL WITH LOADING LEVER, CASED……..………$1650.00 9 ” OCTAGON BARREL with PERFECT BORE 36 cal. 5 shots. ONE-PIECE IVORY GRIPS CARVED WITH SHELL DESIGN AT ROUNDED TOP SECTION. Concealed trigger. LOADING LEVER UNDER BARREL WITH HOOK-SHAPED SPRING CATCH AS IN WALKER MODEL. At the muzzle A SILVER BAND IS INLAID AROUND THE BARREL. 2 bands of silver are INLAID IN THE BREECH OF THE BARREL. On under side at loading lever screw and at the catch spring are 2 more SILVER INLAYS. Cylinder engraved with scene of stagecoach holdup. In a rectangle marking the beginning and end of this scene is engraved the name, “COLT,” in Roman type letters. . . .Here is the realization of an arms collector’s dream – an outfit that will stand for all time as the very TOPS is any exhibit at Colts. Every factor that contributes to the valuation of an antique firearm is outstandingly apparent in this magnificent Texas-Paterson – Age, Historical Interest, Beauty, Condition, Pride of Possession, Great Demand, Extreme Rarity, etc. In our opinion, this is the most desirable Colt outfit ever offered for sale at any time. Aside from the fact that it will be some collector’s most treasured arms possession, it will also prove a gilt-edged investment for the future. ENTIRE OUTFIT IS EXTREMELY FINE, THE REVOLVER ESPECIALLY SO. Plate No. 9

Evidently this cased set was purchased from the Far West Hobby Shop by William M. Locke, in whose collection serial no. 515 remained for decades.

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

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Condition: Excellent to Mint. Unfired. Cylinder scene and all markings sharp. Color case hardening light fading, 98% blue finish. Ivory with mellow patina and excellent. Case and accessories excellent to mint. Commentary: The rarity of silver or German silver band inlays on Texas Paterson revolvers is confirmed by an examination of R.L. Wilson’s, The Paterson Colt Book Featuring the Dennis A. LeVett Collection. In that work, only three Texas Paterson revolvers appear with band inlays, without hand engraved decoration. These are as follows (with citations from The Paterson Colt Book: Serial no. 515, on pages 148-149, a unique cased set with 9-inch barrel, roundback cylinder, attached loading lever and shell carved ivory grips. No band inlays are on the recoil shield.

In contrast to the rarity of silver-banded Texas Patersons are the ten Texas Paterson revolvers appearing in The Paterson Colt Book Featuring the Dennis A. LeVett Collection, with band inlays and with hand engraving. These are: Serial no. 351, on pages 237-239, a cased set, with squareback cylinder, 9-inch barrel. Serial no. 530, on page 245, roundback cylinder, 7 1/2-inch barrel, silver backstrap escutcheon inlay, and shell-carved ivory grips. Serial no. 580, on page 245, cased set, with squareback cylinder, 9-inch barrel. Serial no. 603, on pages 246-247, cased set, with roundback cylinders, 4 9/16- and 12-inch barrels, the backstrap with inlaid German silver escutcheon. Serial no. 882, on page 248, roundback cylinder, 7 1/2-inch barrel, the ivory grips with silver mounts.

Serial no. 525, on page 150-151, a cased set with 4 11/16and 12-inch barrels, also with backstrap escutcheon inlay, but with roundback cylinder.

Serial no. 922, on page 249, cased set, with roundback cylinders, 7 1/2-inch barrel, with shell-carved ivory grips, mounted in German silver.

Serial no. 574, on pages 142-143, with 9-inch barrel, squareback cylinder, mother-of-pearl grips and with scalloped backstrap escutcheon inlay.

Serial no. 940, on page 248, roundback cylinder and with attached loading lever, German silver backstrap escutcheon inlay, 9-inch barrel, mother-of-pearl grips.

Examining the author’s Paterson Colt Pistol Variations, with P.R. Phillips, the following Texas Paterson revolvers are pictured, having silver band inlays, without hand engraving:

Serial no. 944, on page 130, a cased set, with roundback cylinder, 7 1/2-inch barrel.

Serial no. 150, on pages 46-47, a cased set with 9-inch barrel, squareback cylinder breech (including extra cylinder); made without loading lever, and with finely checkered walnut grips. German silver bands are present on the barrel and the recoil shield.

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Serial no. 984, on pages 12-15, and page 31, from the Wadsworth Atheneum’s Colonel and Mrs. Samuel Colt Collection, with roundback cylinder, 9-inch barrel, mate to no. 985, with shell-carved ivory grips, mounted in German silver. Serial no. 985, on pages 237-239, 6-inch barrel, with shellcarved ivory grips, mounted in German silver. Mate to the revolver no. 984, above.


In the P.R. Phillips and R.L. Wilson, Paterson Colt Pistol Variations, the following No. 5 Holster or Texas Paterson revolvers have the combination of hand-engraving and silver band inlays: Serial no. 755, on pp. 50-51, a cased and engraved, silver-banded Texas Paterson revolver, with mother-of-pearl grips, the 7 1/2-inch barrel, cylinder and recoil shield with silver band inlays, the barrel, frame, recoil shield and backstrap scroll engraved. Serial no. 519, on pp. 52-53, an engraved, partially silver-banded Texas Paterson revolver, with ivory grips. the 9-inch barrel reduced to 7 1/2-inches. Engraved on the barrel, frame, recoil shield, hammer and backstrap. Silver-band inlays on the barrel breech and lug only. The conclusion from the above data indicates that No. 5 Holster or Texas Paterson revolvers with German silver or silver band inlays, and without hand engraving, are of greater rarity than Texas Paterson revolvers with hand engraving and with German silver or silver band inlays.


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Rarity of the Colt No. 5 Texas Paterson Model Revolvers One reason the Texas Paterson Colt revolvers are so seldom observed today is the fact that 150 were bought by the U.S. government, for the Navy. Further, the Republic of Texas purchased 180 Texas Patersons (with 9-inch barrels) for its Navy. Several of the latter were subsequently issued to Texas Rangers, and were given hard use on the frontier.

It is also important to recognize that serial no. 515 was selected to be featured in the historic, landmark, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art loan exhibition, “Samuel Colt Presents” (November 1, 1961 to January 1962), and pictured in the book accompanying that event, of the same title. Of further merit, this important Texas Paterson comes from one of the most famous of all Colt Collections, Consideration should be given to the fact that Texas that of William M. Locke, whose collection amounted to Paterson revolvers served as the immediate predecessor to approximately 40% of “Samuel Colt Presents.” the Walker Colt, and both are extremely important in the Provenance: evolution of Colt firearms, and the evolution of repeating David L. Ingalls (pictured in Far West Hobby Shop hand and long guns. catalog, item G-1419) William M. Locke Furthermore, recent decades have seen several examples of L. Allan Caperton the No. 5 Texas Paterson leave private hands and enter into George Repaire museum collections. Among the institutions which boast Greg Martin these rare and sought-after arms are The Metropolitan Al Cali Museum of Art, The New-York Historical Society, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American Estimate: $700,000 - 900,000 History, the Woolaroc Museum (Bartlesville, Oklahoma), the Raymond Baldwin Museum of Connecticut History, the Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford, Colonel and Mrs. Samuel Colt Collection, a bequest of Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Colt, in 1905), the Autry Museum of Western Heritage (now known as the Autry National Center of the American West), the Cody Firearms Museum of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the National Cowboy Museum and Western Heritage Center, and the Paterson Museum (Paterson, New Jersey - cradle of the revolver, and birthplace of Paterson Colt production). Conclusion Considering the fact that Paterson firearms are disappearing into museums, and considering all other aspects of rarity and significance, the quite desirable Colt Texas or Holster Model No. 5 Paterson Revolver, no. 515, is within the ranks of the most sought-after of Paterson Colt revolvers. The Holster or Texas Paterson Colt Revolver serial no. 515 is well deserving of a place in a discriminating collection of Colt percussion revolvers. This is a rare and well-documented example of a seldom-observed variation, with roundback cylinder, six silver band inlays, and the scalloped German silver escutcheon inlay on the case lid. Also important in determining rarity is the fact that the German silver or silver banded Texas Paterson revolvers are significantly more rare than Texas Paterson revolvers with German silver or silver band inlays and hand engraving.

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Literature: Serial no. 515 cased No. 5 Holster or Texas Paterson revolver has been widely reproduced, in numerous books and in periodicals. Among these are: R..L. Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 2-3. G. Charter Harrison, Jr., The Gun Collector, issue 39, “The William M. Locke Collection,” page 659. Sellers, Frank. Colts from the William M. Locke Collection, page 41. Wilson, R.L. Colt Handguns, (Japanese; pages 2-3). ---------------, The Paterson Colt Book, Featuring the Dennis A. LeVett Collection, pages 148-149, and pages 286-287. --------------, The Colt Heritage and Colt An American Legend, page 2. --------------, Samuel Colt Presents A Loan Exhibition of Presentation Percussion Colt Firearms, page 15 (lent by William M. Locke). Wilson, R.L. and R.E. Hable, Colt Pistols, pages 13, 18, 19.


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33006. Fine and Exceptional Colt Walker Model Civilian Series Revolver, with Period Flap Leather Holster, Known as the “The Thumbprint Walker” Colt Walker Model Revolver, serial number 1078, known popularly as “The Thumbprint Walker,” is an exquisite example from the series of 100 civilian revolvers which were manufactured at the same time as the commission from the U.S. Ordnance Department, through the aegis of Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker, in 1847. These revolvers were designed jointly by Walker and the youthful entrepreneur, Samuel Colt.

Also present on the back of the cylinder is the cylinder safety pin, mashed as is generally the case. The corresponding aperture on the face of the hammer is a hole drilled on the hammer face, rather than the customary notch as found standard on the majority of Dragoon revolver projection.

On the bottom of the barrel lug, as well as on the bottom of the frame, on the cylinder periphery (within decorative cartouche as noted above), on the triggerguard strap (divided This unusual revolver, in an exceptional state of preservation, in half by the forward guard screw), on the buttstrap, and and in rare full blue finish, has a workman’s fingerprint, on bottom of the cylinder pin, is the serial number, stamped possibly that of Samuel Colt himself, on the left side of the neatly in tiny digits: frame. 1078 The markings are extraordinary, sharp and perfect, with The factory loading lever bears an assembly number on the numbers matching throughout. The barrel address is sharp top of the loading lever lug and on the bottom of the barrel and clear: breech, the latter just before the barrel lug. That number is ADDRESS, SAML COLT, NEW-YORK CITY also on the bottom of the wedge: (note that the L in SAML is raised with a line beneath.) On the right side of the barrel lug: US 1847 Within the cylinder cartouche (the cylinder is in the white, exactly as originally manufactured) is distinctly stamped:

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1078

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The cylinder roll scene is sharp, with the easily visible cartouche markings: “Model U.S.M.R.” and “Colt’s Patent.” Also readable is the marking of the engraver of the dies, Samuel Colt’s friend and colleague: “W.L. Ormsby, Sc. N.Y.” The slightly indented impression from the roll die at the rear section of the scene (by the cylinder stop cutouts) is quite pronounced.

Accompanied by wood box of pine, which is believed to have been with the revolver when discovered by Tom P. Weston, Mexico City. Also accompanied by glass jar with screw top.

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Presence of the exceptional and beautifully made original fine quality leather Walker Colt holster adds to the supreme importance of this unique set.



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Discovered by Tom P. Weston, Mexico City Following the death in the late 1980s of James E. Serven, writer/researcher R.L. Wilson was able to acquire the Serven Archives and Photograph Collection from his widow. Several photographs were within that collection, of Paterson and Walker Colts. Serven was able to acquire a number of rare and important guns from Tom P. Weston over the years. The photographs sometimes included notes and reference information, and the subject picture is therefore documented on the back as follows: WESTON’S Ave Madero 13 Mexico City, Mexico A-43-B This rare and original photograph, taken at the time the revolver was discovered by Weston, in Mexico, shows the Walker civilian model number 1078 with its original deluxe 18

leather holster, and a ruler to indicate scale. A few other photographs of number 1078, and holster, also accompanied the Serven Archives. Weston’s photograph is his Mexico City shop appears on the cover of the American Society of Mexico Bulletin, dated February 1958. Including in the photograph is a cased set of a miniature Colt Paterson revolver, and within the publication. Significance of Civilian Walker Colt Revolver, Serial 1078 In evaluating Walker revolvers, the following quotation from the R.L. Wilson’s The Book of Colt Firearms is pertinent: To the advanced collector of Colt firearms, the Walker Model is the most necessary single item in his arms group. Production was limited, and nearly every specimen was subject to use on the rugged frontiers of Mexico and the


American West. Perhaps as many as 30% of these failed in firing due to burst cylinders . . . . it is unusual to find these arms in better than good or quite used condition, sometimes with altered rammer levers, or even a very few converted to the metallic cartridge . . . . At this writing about 175 of the original 1,100 Walkers are known to the gun collecting fraternity. . . . The original Walker is rare and desirable in any condition. . . . The Civilian numbered series of the Walker, from Serial #1001 through about #1100, was made for two purposes. The first purpose of these was as presentation arms to military personages who could benefit Colt in getting all-important government contracts for more weapons. The second reason was to offer a few pistols commercially, a move which was certain to circulate the new product and get a variety of persons - most of them influential - using and discussing it . . . . Not only is the Thumbprint revolver one of the best conditioned of Walker Colts known, but it is one of the few with its period barrel length, with excellent markings and cylinder scene, with completeness of original parts, and the presence of original finish. Further, the Thumbprint Walker has its original and unique best quality leather holster, and is one of only three specimens known to the author with the factory installed loading lever latch assembly - all superbly documented with photographs taken by Tom P. Weston of Mexico City, when the set was discovered there decades ago.

Number 1078 is worthy of the finest private or museum collection of American firearms, and is truly a classic from the entire field of studying and collecting arms and armor. Session One, Auction #6073 | Sunday, September 18 | 10:00AM CT

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Thumbprint Walker shown here in original wood box at time of discovery by Weston

Tom P. Weston in his Mexico City shop, c.1950.

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Condition: Excellent cylinder scene and all markings sharp. Case hardening with fine color, 80% blue finish, some turning brown and gray, primarily on barrel. Walnut grips fine, excellent varnish. Minor storage marks. Holster fine, minor wear and marks. Literature: Reproduced in several publications, the revolver has been especially featured in: R..L. Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 4-8. R.L. Wilson, The Paterson Colt Book, pages 286 through 290. R.L. Wilson (ed.), Antique Arms Annual, 1971, published by Texas Gun Collectors Association, page 22 illustrates No. 1078 in color.

The thumbprint Walker has also appeared in various editions of the Texas Gun Collector magazine, including in reunions of Walker pistols held by the TGCA at various of their meetings, in Texas, over the decades. Further, the revolver has been featured in advertising in that publication, as well as in The Gun Report (defunct, 2011), and in Man at Arms. The definitive work on the Walker Colt has yet to be published; when that is a fait accompli, No. 1078 will be featured as much as any other example of this legendary Model of Colt firearms. Provenance: Tom P. Weston, Mexico City William M. Locke L. Allan Caperton Hary Von Erchelber Chris Anderson George Repaire Greg Martin Al Cali Estimate: $600,000 - 800,000


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33007. F ine, Cased, Historic, and U.S. Martially Marked Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver, with Smithsonian Institution Stamping “222 399” on Grips Serial number 14797. .44 caliber, 6-shot cylinder with Texas Rangers and Indians roll scene, and serial marking 14756 within number cartouche. 7 1/2-inch part round, part octagon barrel with brass blade front sight. Top flat of barrel lug stamped: Address Saml. Colt/New-York City within brackets. “Colts/Patent/U.S.” on left side of frame. Blued, with color case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. Plain brass gripstraps. The grips of varnished walnut. Left grip with inspector cartouche LCA, the right grip marked RHKW. Varnished mahogany case with brassbound corners on lid, lined in burgundy velvet. Embossed stand of arms powder flask, blued steel double cavity bullet mold, tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with embossed lid and paper label encircling can, as well as packet of Hazard Powder Co. waterproof cartridges. Condition: Excellent to mint. Cylinder scene and all markings sharp. Color case hardening with light fading, 90-95% blue finish. Grips with 95% varnish and minor storage marks. Appears to be unfired. Case and accessories excellent.

A letter from Craddock R. Goins, Jr., then Associate Curator, Division of Military History, Smithsonian Institution, The National Museum of History and Technology, states (August 28, 1973): According to our records, Colt Dragoon Model 1848 Revolver, Catalog #222,399 was given to the Smithsonian Institution on July 31, 1903 by the War Department and exchanged on April 21, 1958 with Mr. Arthur Sherman of Royal Oaks, Michigan. According to our catalog card, the cylinder was stamped with Serial #16143, the frame was Serial #14797 and bearing inspectors’ stamps “LCA[”] and “RHKW.” None of these numbers match the two remaining dragoon revolvers in our collections. Although our records do not reflect precisely where these pistols were prior to 1903, I was told many years ago by the curator then in charge of the collections that it was among a group of antique arms stored at Fort Monroe, Virginia.

Also with the revolver is a shipping document from the Smithsonian Institution, listing the serial number and revolver, 14797, and the U.S. War Department as the collector, with accession #41356, catalogue no. 222399, Division of Military History.

The cased set is accompanied by a folder with the following History: documentation: Revolver from the Smithsonian Institution National Letter of August 28, 1973 from Craddock R. Goins, Museum of American History collection, and had been Jr., Associate Curator, Division of Military History, traded for a Gatling Gun by the Museum staff. At the time of Smithsonian Institution, The National Museum of History the trade, the cylinder on the revolver bore serial no. 16143, and Technology. In which Goins provides Al Cali with with the standard Texas Rangers and Indians cylinder roll specific data from the museum’s records pertaining to Colt scene. Dragoon Model 1848 Revolver, catalogue #222,399, being

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traded by the museum to Art Sherman, of Royal Oaks, Michigan. Serial nos. listed for the Dragoon revolver are 16143 and 14797, with inspectors’ stamps LCA and RHKW. Goins’ letter closes with the statement: “I was told many years ago by the curator then in charge of the collections that it was among a group of antique arms stored at Fort Monroe, Virginia.”

Above letter accompanied by the air mail #10 envelope it which it was mailed addressed to “Mr. Al Cali . . . Cupertno, California 95014.” Two photocopies of the shipping invoice record of the Colt Dragoon Revolver, Serial 14797 by the Smithsonian Institution to Art Sherman, 4354 Arden Place, Royal Oaks, Michigan. Dated August 30, 1957, and signed for as received by Arthur Sherman on September 3, 1957. Envelope from Art Sherman c/o George R. Repaire, of El Cerrito California, dated 21 May 1957, and addressed to Mr. Al Cali “Via – Basset – Fowler – Greg Martin.” Literature: R.L. Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 9-11. Provenance: National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution Art Sherman Johnie Bassett Greg Martin Al Cali Estimate: $100,000 - 150,000


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33008. Rare and Exceptional Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver, with Attachable Shoulder Stock, and “U.S.” Stamping on Frame Serial no. 17022 on revolver and matching numbers 17021 and 17022 on blued steel shoulder stock mountings. .44 caliber, 6-shot cylinder with Texas Rangers and Comanche Indians roll scene. 7 1/2-inch part round, part octagon barrel with brass blade front sight and folding three-blade rear sight dovetailed at barrel breech, marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards. Top flat of barrel lug stamped Address Saml. Colt New-York City

The attachable shoulder stock is marked with the number 2175, located on the left side at the wrist. Stamped on the cylinder, to the right of the number marking on the roll-engraved cartouche. AC An “M” is marked on the left shoulder of the triggerguard strap, and a “2” is stamped on the left side of the front bow of the triggerguard.

some of marking cut into by dovetailed rear sight, as was Serial numbered on the bottom of the blued steel stock yoke typical with the dovetailed rear sight on barrel. Blued, with and on the heel of the blued steel buttplate: case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. Plain 17021 brass triggerguard strap with blued steel backstrap. The 17022 grips of oil-stained walnut. Condition: Left side of the frame with Excellent. 98% blue. Patches patina and storage marks. Cylinder scene and markings crisp. Grips excellent to mint. COLTS Iron stock yoke with 70% blue, balance turning brown. PATENT Shoulder stock wood excellent to mint. marking, beneath which is: U.S.

Literature: Extensively published, among the citations for no. 17022 shoulder stocked Dragoon are: R.L. Wilson, editor, Antique Arms Annual 1971, page 22. R.L. Wilson, The Colt Heritage and Colt An American Legend, page 54. ----------------, The Book of Colt Firearms, pages 72 and 93. U.S. Cartridge Company Collection, both published early 20th century. For the 104-page edition, the stocked revolver is pictured on page 84, and described on page 87. In the 104-page edition, the revolver is pictured page 134, and described on page 135. A.E. Brooks Collection, the set is pictured on page 24, and described as item 2175, on page 28.

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Provenance: A.E. Brooks United States Cartridge Company Collection Jonathan M. Peck R.Q. Sutherland Karl Press Greg Martin Robert M. Lee Al Cali Estimate: $150,000 - 250,000


Note: Serial no. 17022 Dragoon revolver, with its attachable shoulder stock and exceptional condition, is considered the finest example known of a U.S.marked Colt Third Model Dragoon revolver with matching stock. There is a strong likelihood of locating the matching Dragoon revolver, noted on the attachable shoulder stock by its serial no.: 17021. One of the few matching sets of shoulder stocked U.S. marked Dragoons, in which the stock (bearing consecutive matching numbers), is still together with the pair of revolvers, is the inscribed Colonel C.A. May set in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, Department of Military History (Washington D.C.). This set bears the serial marking of 16469 and 16470 individually on the revolvers, and the identical matching numbers together on the stock yoke and buttplate. Colt would stamp “U.S.” on firearms he thought would likely be ordered by the U.S. military. The reason for this was the case-hardened finish on the frame did not welcome stamping once the hardening process had been completed. The “2175” on the shoulder stock is the collection number of A.E. Brooks. See American Arms Collectors . . . The Al Cali Collection for reproduction of the catalogue page from the U.S. Cartridge Co. collection (page 12), on which this stocked Dragoon is illustrated.


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33009. Historic Cased, Gustave Young-Engraved and Ivory-Gripped Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver, Inscribed Colonel P.M. Milliken. Serial number 16477 with “o” on triggerguard strap beneath number marking. .44 caliber, 6-shot cylinder with Texas Rangers and Comanche Indians roll scene. 7 1/2-inch part round, part octagon barrel with brass blade front sight. Top flat of barrel lug stamped

Varnished mahogany case with lining of blue velvet. Embossed stand of arms plunger powder flask with rare silver-plated top, rare high gloss blued steel double cavity bullet mold, tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper label, miscellaneous lead projectiles, and key. Brass shield-shaped keyplate inlaid on front of case. Within case “Address Saml. Colt/New-York City.” lid, a rare trade card of Blunt & Syms, No. 177 Broadway, Engraved on left side of frame, “COLTS/PATENT.” New York, a firm with a long history of association with Rich blued finish, with color casehardened frame, hammer, Samuel Colt. It was Blunt & Syms which built the prototype and loading lever. Silver plated brass gripstraps. The grips of Walker Colt revolver, for Samuel Colt, in 1846. single piece ivory. Profusely scroll and border engraved on barrel, loading lever, wedge, cylinder, frame, hammer and gripstraps. Engraving attributed to Gustave Young.

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Biographical background on Colonel P.M. Millikin appeared in R.L. Wilson and R.E. Hable, Colt Pistols, to quote: Colonel Minor Millikin of the 1st Ohio Volunteer Cavalry was a brave and efficient officer in the Union Army, but was killed leading a saber charge against the Confederates at Stone River near Murfreesboro, Tennessee on December 31, 1862. Cited for gallantry by General Rosecrans, he was also noted in a report of Brigadier General John A. Wharton, C.S.A. – “Colonel Milliken was killed by Private John Bowers, Co. K, Texas Rangers, in single combat.” Colonel Milliken left a widow and a four year old son, Paul M., who grew up to inherit his father’s firearm. Condition indicates that the gun was not used in service but became a prized heirloom of the family. Paul became a colonel during the Spanish-American War, and well might have had his own name inscribed on the backstrap of the gun. He served as chief of police of Cincinnati from 1903-1911, saw more service in World War I and was successful in the insurance business until his death in 1934. The gun was acquired from descendants of the Millikin family.


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Backstrap Presentation and Other Deluxe Dragoon Revolvers A few Third Model Dragoon revolvers in the 16000 serial range were used for presentations. The P.M. Milliken revolver fits neatly into this distinguished group. Listing this revolver with others reveals the significance placed by Colonel Colt on deluxe Dragoon revolvers.

has been featured, magazine articles, and historical letter from R.L. Wilson.

prize to Company C, U.S. Mounted Rifleman (believed received by George Hess; varnished select walnut grips). National Firearms Museum Collection, gift of George and Butonne Repaire.

RL. Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection (pages 17-19)

16461 from Colonel Samuel Colt and the Colt Company to E.K. Root. Private collection, deluxe cased set (varnished select walnut grips).

--------------, Colt Pistols (page 49-51 and 126)

Condition: Excellent to mint. Cylinder scene and all markings sharp. Case hardening light with fine color, 98% blue finish, light spots patina. Light tracking lines on cylinder. Ivory with mellow patina and minor age cracks. Silver-plating 95%, Among the presentation grade, engraved Third Model including on top mount and plunger to powder flask. Dragoons from the 16000 serial range are the following, Appears to be unfired. Case and accessories excellent. most of which are published in R.L. Wilson, The Colt Literature: Engraving Book, volume I, chapter III: The P.M. Millikin Dragoon has been featured frequently in 16301 and 16302 from the Colt Company as a shooting various publications, principal among these:

16467 from Colonel Colt’s Workmen to John B. Floyd, Secretary of War. Private collection (varnished select walnut grips). 16474 and 16476 cased set, with ivory grips, Robert M. Lee Collection. 16477 inscribed Colonel P.M. Milliken (misspelled by engraver) 16480 from Colonel Colt to Czar Alexander II of Russia, The Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia (varnished select walnut grips). 16481 from Colonel Colt to the Grand Duke Constantine of Russia, The Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia (varnished select walnut grips). 16482 from Colonel Colt to the Grand Duke Michael of Russia, The Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia (varnished select walnut grips).

Accompanied by a clamshell style bookbinder’s document case of half leather, with extensive background material, including pages from various books in which the revolver

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--------------, Samuel Colt Presents (page 56) --------------, Colt Handguns (Japanese, p. 6,) --------------, The Book of Colt Engraving (p. 49) --------------, The Colt Heritage, (pp. 22, 59) --------------, Colt An American Legend (pp. 22, 59) --------------, Colt Engraving (p. 50) -------------- ed., The Texas Gun Collector magazine, front cover, Spring 1989 --------------, The Colt Engraving Book (volume I, p. 84). This rare and historic specimen is among the most desirable of Colt percussion revolvers. The exquisite engraving, the presence of ivory grips, the Blunt & Syms labeled case, the full complement of accessories, and the history of exhibition and publication rank the Milliken Dragoon among the most sought-after of embellished and historic Colt percussion revolvers. Provenance: Robert J. Nelson, M.D. John S. duMont Al Cali Estimate: $500,000 - 750,000



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33010. Fine and Exceptional Cased Colt Baby Dragoon Pocket Model Revolver with Early Cylinder Roll Scene Serial number 3035. .31 caliber, 5-shot cylinder with Texas Rangers and Comanche Indians roll scene, with Colts Patent and serial marking. 5-inch octagon barrel with brass pin front sight. Top of barrel stamped: Address Saml. Colt New-York City

Baby Dragoon no. 2426 (from the William M. Locke Collection, p. 63, bottom of The William M. Locke Collection). The Locke book describes this revolver as follows: Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon five shot 31 caliber percussion revolver. 3 inch octagonal barrel marked “[ADDRESS SAML COLT” over “NEW YORKCITY]”. Left side of frame marked “COLT’S PATENT”. Butt inscribed “GWT”. Cased in French recessed leather case with plunger type flask, brass bullet mold and screw driver. Serial number 2426.

within brackets. “Colts/Patent” stamped on left side of frame. Blued, with case-hardened frame and hammer, and silver-plated brass gripstraps. The grips of varnished walnut. Other Baby Dragoons known with leather-covered casings Rare leather-covered wood case, lined in deep brown are as follows: velvet. Embossed eagle and crossed revolvers powder Baby Dragoon serial no. 3035 (from the Al Cali flask, brass double cavity bullet mold, blued L-shaped Collection, described herewith). screwdriver/nipple wrench, miscellaneous percussion caps Baby Dragoon serial no. 9969. Has distinctive and round and conical lead projectiles within corner lidded embossed keyplate as on no. 14040 below and First compartment with leather pull. Embossed brass keyplate on Model Dragoon no. 3969 below. front of case. Fabric cover on wood bottom to case. Baby Dragoon serial no. 14040, made for Governor Commentary on Leather-Covered Casings for Early Colt Ramsey of Minneseota, and pictured in the book on Percussion Revolvers of Hartford Manufacture the Stagecoach Museum Collection. With distinctive Leather-covered casings for the Pocket Model Colt revolver, embossed keyplate as on Baby Dragoon no. 9969 and commonly called the Baby Dragoon, are an extreme rarity. on First Model Dragoon no. 3969. It would appear that Samuel Colt was considering leathercovered casings as part of available products accompanying not only the Baby Dragoon, but the larger Dragoon revolvers. Evidence of this is as follows:

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Styled like and by the same maker as the leathercovered casing for the above Baby Dragoon revolvers (9969 and 14040) is serial no. 3969 First Model


Dragoon, known to collectors as: The Colonel Thomas Henry Seymour-General Franklin Pierce-Colonel T.J. Whipple First Model Dragoon, serial no. 3969.

Conclusion The Cased Baby Dragoon Model 1848 Pocket Revolver no. 3035 is an extremely rare and much sought-after example. Considering its exceptional condition, crisp roll scene and All of the above cases were contour lined in velvet. presence of finishes, and the fine blind-tooled, leatherReviewing the standard reference work on the Model 1848 covered and velvet-lined bevel top lid casing, this revolver Baby Dragoon and Model 1849 Pocket revolver, Robert M. rates among the most sought-after of early percussion Colt Jordan and Darrow M. Watt’s Colt’s Pocket ’49 Its Evolution revolvers. Including the Baby Dragoon & Wells Fargo, there are no cases by the same maker as that of Baby Dragoons serial Condition: no, 3035, or no. 9969 or no. 14040. In fact, the index to the Excellent to mint. Cylinder scene and all markings sharp. book, which is quite detailed on casings for revolvers 9969 Case hardening with fine color, 98% blue finish. Light and 14040, makes no mention of “leather” as an element in tracking lines on cylinder. Ivory with mellow patina and minor age cracks. Silver-plating 100%, turned black. their manufacture – other than the book casing style. Unfired. Case and accessories very good to excellent. Another leather-covered wood case appears in Samuel Colt Presents, on page 84, and bears serial no. 67777/. This Literature: RL. Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts too is by a different maker, and is in a different style, with and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 22-23. differing lid construction, and a partitioned, American style, interior. The revolver, a 4-inch Model 1849 Pocket, is Provenance: engraved, and fitted with mother-of-pearl grips. The grips Robert Allan Al Cali have a presentation plaque on each panel, of gold, inscribed from: “F.A. Van Syckel [left side] To his Father [right side].” Estimate: $75,000 -125,000


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33011. The Historic and Important Deluxe Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver Presented to Gunsmith Anson Chase from the Inventor, Colonel Colt The silver-plated backstrap Inscribed: Anson Chase From the Inventor

made of Colonel Samuel Colt in 1851, passed down through generations from the Colt estate to a grand nephew of Colonel and Mrs. Colt, Caldwell Colt Robinson.

Serial number 33598/. .31 caliber, 5-shot cylinder with Also accompanied by a personal card of Mrs. Samuel Colt, stagecoach holdup roll scene. 5-inch octagon barrel with from her estate, Armsmear, and bordered in black. An inscription in her handwriting states “with compliments.” brass pin front sight. Top of barrel inscribed The card possibly used by Mrs. Colt in presenting a copy Saml. Colt of the book Armsmear, which she had published as a within scroll borders. Scroll and border engraved in memorial to her late husband, in 1866. The card measures 1 doughnut or cloud style and relatively profusely, with 15/16-inches by 3 3/16-inches. coverage on the barrel, loading lever, frame, hammer, and Varnished rosewood case with escalloped brass plaque gripstraps. Screws also engraved, as is the wedge. Dolphin inlaid on lid, ivory keyplate inlaid on front of case. The head motif on each side of the hammer. Richly and finely casing lined in burgundy velvet. Embossed American knurled hammer spur. Blued finish, with color case- eagle and shield powder flask, brass double cavity bullet hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, and silver- mold, tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper plated brass gripstraps. The grips of varnished walnut of label, blued L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench, packet of select grain. combustible envelope cartridges by Colt’s Cartridge Works, Accompanied by gunmaker’s pull ink and embossed print and miscellaneous round and conical lead projectiles. from the barrel lug of Colt Navy revolver, serial no. 3769, Green paper cover on bottom of case. featuring an engraved portrait of Colonel Samuel Colt. The Quoting from the detailed documenting letter from R.L. pull believed to have been done by the engraver himself, Wilson, accompanying the set: attributed to Waterman Lilly Ormsby. Measuring 1 ¼- by 2 The Anson Chase-Samuel Colt presentation Model 1849 5/8-inches, this pull was taken from the presentation Model Pocket revolver is of museum quality and importance. 1851 Navy given by Colonel Samuel Colt to his chief patent If it were a part of the Colt Collection of the Wadsworth attorney, Edward N. Dickerson. Further, the pull was based on a specific daguerreotype, 34

Atheneum Museum of Art, or of the Connecticut State Library, its display location would be directly next to


prototype pieces which Chase made for young Samuel Colt, in the early 1830s. The author regards this cased revolver as one of the most historic and interesting of presentations made by Samuel Colt. It honors the principal gunmaker who built the first of the Colt revolvers, and was a gift from the inventor himself.

Numerous advertisements have been located by researcher Conor FitzGerald, in regard to the gunsmithing and clockmaking career of Anson Chase. Some samples are enclosed.

Conclusion: As the gunsmith who made the first prototype of the Colt revolver (a handgun which exploded when fired by Samuel Considering that Colt had called on Chase to appear as a Colt), and other early Colt repeating firearms, Anson Chase witness for the plaintiff (Colt) in the Colt vs. Massachusetts played a key role in the early evolution of Colt’s invention. Arms Co. patent litigation trial of 1851, it is reasonable to During the landmark trial, Colt vs. Massachusetts Arms state that this presentation revolver was in appreciation of Co., Anson Chase appeared as a witness for the plaintiff, Chase’s testimony. Samuel Colt. The successful conclusion of the trial, litigated At about the same time that Colt presented this cased principally by Edward N. Dickerson, was instrumental in revolver to Chase, the Colonel also presented an elaborate protecting Samuel Colt’s pistols from being infringed upon cased set of an inscribed Model 1849 Pocket revolver (serial by rivals, not the least of which was the defendant, the no. 19395) and a matching Model 1851 Navy (no. 3769) to Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. his principal attorney in the Colt vs. Massachusetts Arms Co. Therefore, Colonel Colt’s presentation of this cased, trial, E.N. Dickerson. The Navy was engraved with a portrait engraved and inscribed Pocket Model revolver is of bust of Colonel Colt, on the right side of the barrel lug. The inestimable significance in the history of Colt firearms. The gunmaker’s pull accompanying the Chase revolver is an set represents the gratitude of Samuel Colt, to the talented impression taken directly from the portrait on Dickerson’s gunsmith who c. 1831-32 assisted the youthful inventor in Navy pistol, at the time of its manufacture. fulfilling his dream.


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The fact that the set is accompanied by a personal calling card from Mrs. Samuel Colt, as well as the gunmaker’s pull taken at date of manufacture from the Dickerson Navy Colt revolver, adds to the value and rarity of this unique and important ensemble. The daguerreotype of Colonel Samuel Colt, c. 1851 is the source image for the engraved portrait of Colt on the barrel lug of the E.N.Dickerson Navy. See volume I, Chapter IV of Robert M. Lee and R.L. Wilson, Magnificent Colts, which publishes the E.N. Dickerson cased set of presentation Colt revolvers, the Colonel Colt daguerreotype and the gunmaker’s pull. Photo of daguerreotype courtesy Albert Brichaux Collection.. Condition: Excellent. Cylinder scene and all markings sharp. Color case hardening with light fading, 90-95% blue finish and 100% varnish. Unfired. Case and accessories excellent. Mrs. Samuel Colt calling card and gunmaker’s pull of Colonel Samuel Colt portrait excellent.

from the grateful inventor himself. Without the aid of master gunsmiths like Chase and John Pearson, Colt might never have achieved such considerable success as a gunmaker. R.L.Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colt’s and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 25-27. Provenance: Anson Chase Anson Chase heirs gap between heirs and the first collector known to have owned the set: McMurdo Silver (believed purchased in the area of Hartford) Leonard A. Busby William M. Locke Al Cali Estimate: $200,000 - 300,000

Literature: See American Percussion Revolvers, page 78. R.L. Wilson, The Colt Engraving Book, volume I, page 48. The caption for the three color illustrations includes the following statement: This set as one of the most historic and important of presentations made by Samuel Colt; it honors the man who made the first of the Colt revolvers, and was a gift

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33012. Exceptional Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model Revolver Serial number 157807. .31 caliber, 5-shot cylinder with Condition: stagecoach holdup roll scene. 6-inch octagon barrel with Excellent to mint. Cylinder scene and all markings sharp. brass pin front sight. Top of barrel stamped Luminous color case hardening, 99% finish and 100% varnish. Unfired. Case and accessories excellent to mint. Address Saml. Colt/New-York City

within brackets. Left side of frame stamped “Colts/Patent.” Literature: R.L.Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colt’s Blued, with case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 28-29. lever, with silver-plated brass gripstraps. The grips of varnished walnut. Provenance: From Eastern educational institution, via Greg Martin Varnished mahogany case, lined in burgundy velvet. Al Cali Embossed eagle clutching revolver powder flask, blued steel double cavity bullet mold, tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper label, miscellaneous round and conical lead Estimate: $15,000 - 25,000 projectiles, and key. Wood key plate inlaid on front of case.


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33013. Fine and Exceptional Cased, Engraved and Ivory-Gripped Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver Serial number 180720/. .31 caliber, 5-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup roll scene. 4-inch octagon barrel with brass blade front sight on blued steel base dovetailed on barrel. Top of barrel marked: Address Saml. Colt Hartford CT.

rare partition following lower profile of revolver. Embossed American eagle and shield powder flask, blued steel double cavity bullet mold with “31PKT” on one arm, tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper label. Green paper cover on bottom of case.

Condition: Left side of frame engraved “Colts/Patent.” Scroll and Excellent. Markings and cylinder scene sharp. 95% blue, border engraved by the Gustave Young shop, with coverage minor flaking on cylinder. 95% case hardening. Silver plating on the barrel, loading lever, wedge, frame, hammer, and 95%, with patina. Ivory grips excellent with mellow patina. gripstraps. Wolf head motif on each side of hammer. Hand Case and accessories excellent. Appears to be unfired. knurled hammer spur. Blued finish, with color casehardened Provenance: frame, hammer, and loading lever, and silver-plated brass Martin J. Lane gripstraps. The grips of single piece ivory. Al Cali Varnished mahogany case, lined in maroon velvet, with Estimate: $40,000 - 60,000

33014. E xceptional Colt Model Wells Fargo Pocket Model Revolver Serial number 48234. .31 caliber, 5-shot cylinder with The exceptional condition of this revolver makes it one of the stagecoach holdup roll scene. 3-inch octagon barrel with most desirable examples of the Wells Fargo Model of Colt brass pin front sight. Top of barrel stamped: percussion handguns. Address Saml. Colt New-York City

Literature: R.L. Wilson, American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, page 30. within brackets. Left side of frame stamped “Colts/Patent.” Blued, with case-hardened frame and hammer, with silver- Provenance: plated brass gripstraps. The grips of varnished walnut. Butterfield & Butterfield auction Al Cali Condition: Excellent. Cylinder scene and all markings sharp. Luminous color case hardening, 99% blue and 100% varnish. Unfired. 38

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33015. Fine and Exceptional Cased and Engraved Colt Model 1851 Squareback Navy or Belt Model Revolver Serial number 2458/. .36 caliber, 6-shot cylinder with naval engagement roll scene. 7 1/2-inch octagon barrel with brass pin front sight. Top of barrel stamped:

Accompanied by documenting letter from R.L. Wilson, including the statement: “The pedigree of the revolver, and its accompanying factory mahogany case, velvet lined, with full complement of mint accessories, is itself of significance: - Address Saml. Colt New-York City The complete set was a gift to prominent collector Hugh Scroll and border engraved barrel, loading lever, frame, E. Hayes of California from his wife (in the 1950s). Many hammer and gripstraps, in early open vine style. Left years later the set went to collector John Woodard; Martin side of frame stamped “Colts/Patent.” Blued, with color Lane; and soon thereafter to Neil Berman.” casehardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, with silverCondition: plated brass gripstraps. The grips of varnished walnut. Mint. Markings and cylinder scene sharp. 99% blue. Light Serial number markings of 458 with dot on wedge, and fading to case hardening. Silver plating 100%, with black 2458 with dot on cylinder pin, loading lever, frame at butt, patina. Grips mint with 100% varnish. Case and accessories frame over triggerguard, on frame, on barrel at base and excellent to mint. Appears to be unfired. on cylinder with cartouche. Inspector markings are A on face of cylinder, T on back of cylinder, B on right side of Literature: triggerguard and T on left side of triggerguard. Varnished R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and mahogany case, lined in burgundy velvet. Embossed stand Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pp. 32-33. of arms powder flask, brass double cavity bullet mold with Provenance: sprue cutter of bright steel, tin of Eley Bros. percussion Hugh E. Hayes (discovered in England) caps with green paper label and in paper wrapper, blued John Woodard L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench, key and miscellaneous Martin J. Lane percussion caps and extra parts. Shield-shaped brass Neil Berman keyplate inlaid on front of case. Al Cali Estimate: $250,000 - 350,000

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33016. Fine and Historic Cased Pair of Inscribed “Aid de Camp General Staff ” Colt Model 1851 Navy or Belt Model Revolvers Serial numbers 44284 and 44415. .36 caliber, 6-shot cylinders with naval engagement roll scene. 7 1/2-inch octagon barrels with brass pin front sights. Top of each barrel stamped: - Address Saml. Colt New-York City Left side of frame stamped “Colts/Patent.” Each revolver blued, with color case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, and with blued steel gripstraps, with small triggerguards and short triggers. The grips of varnished walnut. Each backstrap inscribed: “Aid De Camp General Staff ” in block letters. Varnished rosewood double case, lined in burgundy velvet. Escalloped brass plaque inlaid on lid inscribed: “Aid de Camp/General Staff ” in block letters. Embossed stand of arms powder flask, blued steel double cavity bullet mold, two tins of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper labels, each in paper wrappers, pewter oil bottle, packet of combustible envelope cartridges by D.C. Sage, blued L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench, and miscellaneous round and conical lead projectiles. Escalloped brass keyplate inlaid on front of case. Fabric cover to bottom of case. A similar cased pair was in the William M. Locke collection, pictured page 95 of Frank Sellers, The William M. Locke Collection. These revolvers bore serial nos. 44704 and 44705, and were likewise cased in rosewood, and with inscribed backstraps, and lid plaque. Condition: Excellent to mint. Cylinder scenes, inscriptions and all markings excellent. 90-95% blue, with minor patina, spots turned brown. 95% case hardening with minor fading. 100% varnish on grips. Case and accessories fine to excellent. Literature: R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colt Revolvers and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection. Pp. 35-37. James E. Serven. Colt Firearms from 1836. Frank Sellers. The William M. Locke Collection. Provenance: William M. Locke Al Cali Estimate: $175,000 - 250,000 44



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33017. Rare, Fine and Exceptional Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, the First Model Attachable Shoulder Stock, with Canteen Insert Serial no. 56806 on both revolver and on plain brass shoulder stock yoke mounting. Serial no. 1 on top of heel of plain brass buttplate. Top of barrel with marking: - Address Saml. Colt Hartford CT 7 ½-inch barrel blued and color case-hardened finish, with oil-finished walnut stocks. Left side of frame stamped “Colts/Patent.” Brass mountings to shoulder stock, of the early pattern. Note markings on each side of grips of original collection number, 2013. The revolver is pictured and listed in the catalogue of the A.E. Brooks Collection, page 24, item 137. Further, no. 56806 also appears in two editions of the U.S. Cartridge Co. Collection early in the 20th century, one of 104 pages, while the other is of 140 pages. From the latter, no. 56806 is item 671 (illus. page 134) and from the former, item 562 (illus., page 84). The First Model attachable shoulder stock is the most rare of the variations. Only a few examples are known, and none in the condition of no. 56806. Condition: Excellent to mint. Cylinder scene and all markings excellent. 90-95% blue, with minor patina, patches turned brown or gray. 95-98% case hardening. Grips excellent. Minor storage marks. Appears to be unfired. Stock wood and stock mounts excellent to mint.

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Literature: R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colt Revolvers and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection. pages 38-41. G. Charter Harrison, Jr. The Gun Collector, issue 45, page 831; item no. 26. R.L. Wilson. The Colt Heritage, pages 53-54. -------------. Colt an American Legend, pages 53-54. Frank Sellers. The William M. Locke Collection, pages 96 and 101.

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33018. Fine and Exceptional U.S. Martially Marked Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, Scarce Variation Cut for Attachable Shoulder Stock Serial no. 71958. .36 caliber, 6-shot cylinder roll engraved with naval engagement scene, 7 1/2-inch barrel with standard single line:

stock, the technical features such as the small size oval triggerguard and lanyard swivel, and the crisp and complete U.S. martial inspector markings, rank this - Address Saml. Colt New York City – pistol among the most desirable of all marking. Dovetailed steel blade front sight. Colt Martial Model 1851 Navy handgun Blued, with color case-hardened hammer, variations. frame and loading lever. U.S. Left side of Condition: frame marked: Excellent to mint. Cylinder roll scene Colts and markings as new. 99% blue and case Patent hardening. Grips mint. Minor storage U.S. marks. Appears to be unfired. Oil-finished walnut grips with JH inspector Literature: cartouche on left panel, and WAT on right R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors panel. Various individual letter inspector Percussion Colt Revolvers and Their stamps on various parts. Blued steel Rivals The Al Cali Collection, page gripstraps, with rare small triggerguard. 43. Four-screw frame cut for shoulder stock attachment, with lanyard swivel mounted Provenance: Richard Reyes on front of triggerguard. Al Cali The exceptional condition of this revolver, its apertures for attachment of a shoulder Estimate: $75,000 - 125,000

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33019. Fine and Exceptional Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy or Belt Model Revolver, with Hartford Barrel Address, and in Kidder Patent Case Serial number 92731. .36 caliber, 6-shot cylinder with naval engagement roll scene. 7 1/2-inch octagon barrel with brass pin front sight. Top of barrel stamped - Address Saml. Colt Hartford CT. –

usually wanting in condition. Very little is known of these patented cases, other than the fact that they are seldom encountered. They remain a desirable part of any advanced Colt collection.

Condition: Excellent to mint. Cylinder roll scene and markings as new. 98% high polish blue and vibrant case hardening. Grips mint, 100% varnish. Minor storage marks. Appears to be unfired. Case and accessories excellent to Varnished mahogany case, lined in deep mint. burgundy velvet. Embossed stand of arms powder flask, blued steel double cavity bullet Literature: R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors mold, tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with Percussion Colt Revolvers and Their green paper label and in paper wrapper, Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 44packet of combustible envelope cartridges by 45. Colt’s Cartridge Works, and miscellaneous round and conical lead projectiles. ShieldFrank Sellers. The William M. Locke shaped brass keyplate inlaid on front of case. Collection, page 105. Note Kidder case patent marking, with brass Provenance: corner reinforcements. William M. Locke Kidder casings are seldom seen with Colt Al Cali revolvers. They are quite scarce, and are Estimate: $100,000 - 125,000 Left side of frame stamped “Colts/Patent.” Blued, with color case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, with silverplated brass gripstraps. The grips of varnished walnut.


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33020. Fine and Exceptional Cased, Engraved and Relief Carved and Checkered Ebony-Gripped Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, Known as “The Black Beauty” Serial number 163902/. .36 caliber, 6-shot cylinder with right. Shipped from the factory with the cylinder not serialnaval engagement roll scene. 7 1/2-inch octagon barrel with numbered, as noted on some of the other deluxe engraved brass pin front sight. Top of barrel marked: arms of the period. - Address Col. Saml. Colt New-York U.S. America. -

Rare and unusual varnished mahogany case, lined in Scroll and border engraved in the late vine style, with maroon velvet, with large space for packets of combustible coverage on the barrel, loading lever, wedge, frame, hammer, envelope cartridges by Colt’s Cartridges Works. Scarce and gripstraps. Left side of frame engraved “Colts/Patent.” presentation grade blued steel double cavity bullet mold, tin Wolf head motif on each side of hammer. Hand knurled of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper label. hammer spur. Rich, blued finish, with case-hardened Research in the Colt factory ledgers has documented ebony frame, hammer, and loading lever, and silver-plated brass gripped revolvers engraving in this serial range, including gripstraps. The extremely rare ebony grips relief-carved nos. 163910 and 163901 (Book 3, page 218, column 9). As and checkered, including oak leaves, acorns and American well as serial no. 163913 (in book 3, page 222, column 10, eagle on the left grip and matching American shield on the listed also as engraved).

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33021. Fine and Historic Cased, Engraved and Inscribed Colt Model 1855 Pocket Sidehammer Revolver with Charter Oak Grip, Presented by the Inventor to Arms Dealer J.I. Spies Serial number 5886. .28 caliber, 5-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup roll scene. 3 1/2-inch octagon barrel with brass pin front sight. Top of barrel stamped: [pointing hand motif] Colt’s Pt/1855 and Address Col. Colt Hartford CT U.S.A. The backstrap inscription documents the gift of this set to J.I. Spies. Engraved in Gustave Young style on the barrel, frame and hammer. The backstrap presentation inscription to Spies was executed in elegant script, including specific reference to: Charter Oak Stock from I.W. Stuart. Richly blued, with case-hardened hammer, and loading lever. The grips of single piece varnished Charter Oak.

The accompanying historic Charter Oak cane has an inscribed silver collar, in script: To Col. I.H. Wright From the Democrats of Colts Armory Apr. 2d, 1860 On the other side of the collar, also in script: Charter Oak Overall length, 37-inches, with decorated tip engaging the sidewalk. Accompanied by a collection of numerous other items related to the historic Charter Oak tree. A manila folder contains several references, papers, and photographs. Among these materials are: Quotation from the Encyclopaedia Britannica about the Charter Oak and its history.

Photocopy from the World Book Encyclopedia about the Varnished mahogany case, lined in dark green velvet. Charter Oak including two illustrations. Embossed eagle and shield powder flask, blued steel double Snapshot in black & white of the Charter Oak framed print, cavity bullet mold, tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with the same which has at its bottom border a signed note from green paper label, blued L-shaped screwdriver, and key. I.W. Stuart. 58


Brown sack paper with notations in regard to the print, “The Charter Oak on the Morning After its Fall,” photograph by N.A. Moore. Small plastic container with portion of receipt from Schmirk & Bower and miscellaneous. Small catalogue sheet within file container. Letter from arms dealer/collector Fred Sweeney in regard to the Charter Oak cane, with provenance data. Photocopy of detailed description of Charter Oak cane, from catalogue of antique arms dealer, collector and author Norm Flayderman. Item 1036A. Cardboard folder with photographic prints in black & white and color, and negatives, of the Charter Oak cased set and revolver. Photocopy of article by William Hosley in Folk Art magazine, Fall 1996, “The Romance of a Relic: Sam Colt’s Relic Furniture.” Photocopies from Geer’s Hartford City Business Directory relating to various enterprises, lodges, etc., with Charter Oak in their names. Year date undetermined, but likely c. 1891. Two page letter from Arnold M. Chernoff to Fred Sweeney, congratulating him on purchase of the Charter Oak cased set, no. 5886. Dated March 16, 1974, the letter provides details or provenance on

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nos. 5886 and 5887 (the latter a presentation to arms 1815,” likely from work of E. Andrew Mowbray, page dealer A.W. Spies). 77, illustrating a deluxe sword with eagle hilt, signed Letter from Spies, Kissam & Co, 279 Broadway, by A.W. Spies, 91 Maiden Lane, New York City, as New York, to The Sharps Rifle Co., New Haven, importer. Connecticut, dated April 28th 1875, ordering ammunition.

Copy of May/June 1993 Man at Arms magazine, with “Roll of Honor” centerspread illustration on Memo from Spies, Kissam & Co., 279 Broadway, cased and inscribed Colt Root revolver, no. 5887, New York, dated January 23rd 1877, to Sharps Rifle presentation to A.W. Spies from the Inventor. Co., with payment on account. Miscellaneous memorabilia described as follows (see Four-pages including advertisement for The 1935 accompanying illustrations):

Connecticut Tercentenary Half Dollar, which 1. “Proceedings at the Dedication of Charter Oak includes a depiction of the Charter Oak on the Hall from the South Meadows Grounds of Colonel reverse. Samuel Colt with the Address on the Occasion by Messrs. Hamersley, Stuart, and Deming.” Memo indicating publications relevant to the no. Edited by J. Deane Alden. Hartford, and printed 5887 Charter Oak Model 1855 Colt revolver, from by Case, Tiffany and Company, dated MDCCC. R.L. Wilson’s the Antique Arms Annual 1971, Book LVI. Page 78 of The Colt Heritage illustrates the of Colt Engraving, Colt Engraving and Samuel Colt monograph’s frontispiece, a hand-colored foldout Presents, citing page nos. to each title. print depicting the newly completed Colt factory, Photocopy from book, section entitled “The Classical in 1856. The civic-minded Colonel Colt footed Period in American Eagle Pommel Swords 1793the expense for this publication, and, of course,

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for the celebration. On the title page of “Proceedings at the Dedication of Charter Oak Hall,” the inscription indicates presentation from Colonel Samuel Colt. Presently the publication is missing its metallic blue cover. 2. The Charter Oak brochure dated 1856, Hartford, Arlow Collins, measures 4 1/8-inch wide x 6-inches high. Total of 12 numbered pages, plus beige paper cover. The text and poetry includes references to I.W. Stuart, and is an overview of the tree’s history. Some of the material quotes from Hartford newspapers of the period. 3. Framed image of “The Charter Oak,” lithograph by E.B. and E.C. Kellogg, with signed base indicating the frame “from wood of the Charter Oak/presented by Hon. I.W. Stuart. An accurate representation/I.W. Stuart.” 18 5/8-inches wide including frame, by 14 7/8-inches high. In an envelope on the back of the frame, a letter of April 1, 1974 to Fred Sweeney, from Arnold M. Chernoff, regarding purchase of the Charter Oak revolver from L. Allan Caperton, and about the Charter Oak lithograph. Another letter, dated March 16, 1967, from Norm Flayderman to Chernoff, gives the history of the item, as he found it.1 1 For a detailed review of the Charter Oak and Samuel Colt, see William Hosley, Sam and Elizabeth Colt The Making of an American Legend, “Sam Colt and the Charter Oak The Heart of Empire,” pp. 126-137.

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4. Framed period photograph taken shortly after the tree toppled. Two men and lady standing in front of the sizeable trunk, at left. Crowd of several before the tree, particularly at right. Note artist making drawing or painting, seated in chair, and stepladder at lower right. Frame measures 11-inches x 14-inches. 5. Charter Oak, print based on painting in the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, by Charles DeWolf Brownell (1822-1909), dated 1857; oil on canvas. Colt factory dome visible in distance over hills to right. Frame measures 15 1/2-inches x 15-inches. 6. Statement of authenticity signed and dated by I.W. Stuart, of a piece of the Charter Oak. Note reference to the date, Oct. 6th 1856, and the address, “Charter Oak Place.” The branch measures 5-inches diameter x 6-inches height. 7. Souvenir of the Centennial Exhibition or Connecticut’s Representation at Philadelphia, 1876 Embracing a Condensed History of the Origin and Progress of the Great International Exhibition . . . ., Hartford CT, published by George D. Curtis, 1877. Page 211 stated the following relevant to the Charter Oak tree: About the year 1800, a local writer describes the tree as measuring twenty-one feel around the trunk, with a cavity large enough to contain a child, but the opening had a tendency to close, “as if it had fulfilled the divine


purpose for which it was reared.” During succeeding years, the venerable tree began to yield to the ravages of time, and was preserved from destruction only through the unceasing care of Hon. I.W. Stuart, upon whose estate it stood. At one o’clock in the morning of Thursday, August 21, 1856, it finally yielded to age and the elements, and fell to the ground. The occurrence was thus described in the Hartford Evening Press of that date: “At that hour there was a sudden and terrific gust of wind, and two policemen who saw the tree fall, say that when it struck the tree there was a slight crackling noise from the trunk, hardly as loud as the report of the explosion of a percussion cap, when the Charter Oak, the pride of the city and State, and the Mecca of Patriot Pilgrims from every part of the country, fell slowly to the ground with a crash which startled the sleepers in the neighborhood.” The news spread throughout the city like wildfire, and throngsof people rushed to the scene. As a manifestation of regret that the life of the venerable tree had departed, Colt’s Band was summoned, and played the “Dead March in Said,” and other appropriate airs, and at sundown the bells of the city were tolled. Mr. Stuart was besieged with requests for relics for weeks afterward, and requests came from not only the northern States, but Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, California, and other distant sections to which electricity had flashed the news. Eulogies were printed in the leading newspapers of the country . . . .

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A piece of the Charter Oak tree is included within this book, on page 209. These pieces were made by renowned carver John H. Most, as documented on the same page with a statement from Most. 8. Post card printed in commemoration of another Charter Oak Chair. (not illustrated) 9. Connecticut anniversary commemorated by a depiction of the Charter Oak Chair. 10. Site of the Charter Oak on the property of I.W. Stuart. Commemorative post card. 11. Commemorative Charter Oak teaspoon, with commemorative envelope, imprinted with image of the famous tree. 12. Reverse surface of the Charter Oak commemorative teaspoon.

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14. Postcard, measuring 5 1/2-inches wide by 3 1/2-inches 19. Framed postcards commemorating the Charter Oak; high, dated on the back, with a note, July 7, 1918. Published that at top of the standing tree, at center, the fallen tree, by Morris Berman, New Haven, Connecticut. and at bottom the monument erected on the site of the tree, 15. Celebrating the Centennial of the fall of the Charter approximately a mile from the blue-domed Colt factory on the Connecticut River. Frame measures 9 1/4-inches x Oak. (not illustrated) 16-inches. 16a and 16b. Tercentennial of the Charter of the Colony of Connecticut; note coins with the Charter Oak. Images show 20. Directions for the Charter Oak Sewing Machine, a product of Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co, Inc. (not both obverse and reverse. illustrated) 17. Souvenir Charter Oak Almanac for 1890. 21. Evan a line of stoves was developed, with the Charter 18a and 18b. Relief-carved Charter Oak Cane with Oak name. But rather than manufactured at Colt’s factory, inscribed silver collar, in script: “To Col. I.H. Wright/From these were in St Louis, Missouri. (not illustrated) the Democrats of Colts Armory/Apr. 2d, 1860.” On the other side of the collar, likewise in script: “Charter Oak.” Born 22. Yet another model of stove, in the line of Charter Oak in Boston, January 1814, Isaac Hull Wright became an Ranges. (not illustrated) eminent military officer and political figure. The occasion 23. Block of U.S. postage stamps celebrating the 300th of the presentation was a rally held in Hartford regarding anniversary of the Charter Oak. Note cost of mailing a controversy over the firing by Samuel Colt of 66 employees standard envelope, in 1935. who voted Republican in his employ. A detailed poster, 24. Rare invitation from Colonel Colt to the Inauguration which related to the state of affairs, was printed by the of Charter Oak Hall, May 6th, 1856. At lower left, jacket Republican Mechanics and Workmen (see footnotes). At buttons with Charter Oak theme, and at right, a medal the end of the poster: “Let your voice be heard, in tones struck to honor the famous tree, issued by the Hartford whose import can not be mistaken, on the first Monday National Bank and Trust Co., itself a venerable institution. of April next!” The first Monday of April, according to an 1860 calendar, was April 2, 1860 – the date inscribed on Conclusion – The Charter Oak Colt Presentation Set Wright’s presentation cane. Overall length, 37-inches, with No more exotic and appealing Colt firearms were made than those used for presentations or for display purposes by the decorated tip for engaging the sidewalk.2 Colonel himself. Whether a standard model distinguished 2 Quoting from History of The Military Company solely by an inscription or a dazzling, gold-inlaid, engraved, of the Massachusetts Now Called The Ancient and inscribed, and cased special-order masterpiece, the aura Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, of rarity and historical importance is mainly due to the 1637-1888, by Oliver Ayer Roberts (Historian of the gun’s deployment by Samuel Colt as a personal or business Company), page 198: “In 1829 . . . [he] entered the presentation. employ of Wright, Priest & Co., West India merchants, of Boston. He early entered into politics, and became interested in the publication of a political newspaper, the Bay State Democrat. He was a member of the State Senate in 1843. At the call for volunteers for service in Mexico, Mr. Wright (1847) enlisted. He had previously been a member of the Rifle Rangers of Boston. He was elected lieutenant-colonel of the Massachusetts Regiment of Mexican Volunteers, Col. Caleb Cushing (1851) being its commander. Before Col. Wright’s (1847) departure he was tendered a banquet by the ‘Rangers,’ and was presented with a sword. Col. Cushing (1851) was promoted to be brigadier-general, and Lieut.-Col. Wright (1847) to be colonel. The latter retained that office until the close of the war. On his return, he was appointed naval agent in Boston by President Taylor, and was continued in that office by President Fillmore. In 1853 he was Captain of the Light Dragoons of Lexington. He studied law in 1861-2, and was admitted to the bar in 1863. He practiced law until 1873, when he was elected street commissioner of Boston, and, at the time of his decease, was serving his third term in that office.” Wright died December 16, 1886, aged 72 years.

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Closely allied to the wave of sentimental gifts made to heroes of America’s mid-century wars and her westward expansion, the Colt revolver was rivaled only by the deluxe sword in this mini-avalanche of presentation items.

And of all the presenters, no one individual or institution would ever surpass, or indeed come close to matching, the largesse of Samuel Colt. From a cautious, probing start in the Paterson period to an open, flamboyant style in the Hartford years, Sam Colt presentations came to be recognized as a novel and highly desirable status symbol. The ultimate collector’s item in Colt presentations is a fully engraved and inscribed revolver, cased with accessories, in mint condition, and presented to a famed personality of the day. Surviving specimens of Colt presentations have given the modern collector the most exotic of categories in the American antique-arms field. No other specialty in the collecting of American firearms can touch it. The Charter Oak inspired the marketing imagination of Colonel Colt, and among the most sought-after of all Charter Oak artifacts are Colt revolvers.


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Condition: Excellent. Cylinder roll scene and markings sharp. 98% high polish blue with minor patches patina. Vibrant case hardening. Grips excellent; 100% varnish. Minor storage marks. Unfired. Case and accessories fine to excellent. Accompanying Charter Oak Collection of artifacts, monographs, photographs, “Dedication of Charter Oak Hall,” and signed print by I.W. Stuart of the fallen Charter Oak tree, all in fine to excellent condition. Literature: R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colt Revolvers and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 50-53. R.L. Wilson. Samuel Colt Presents, page 149, illustrates serial no. 5887, which was presented to A.W. Spies by the Inventor, and also had the inscription “Charter Oak stock/From I.W. Stuart.” --------------, ed. Antique Arms Annual 1971, “The Charter Oak,” by Arnold M. Chernoff, detailed study of the Charter Oak Colt revolvers, citing no. 5886.

Provenance: Charles L. Bricker Arnold M. Chernoff S. Lewis Hutcheson Richard P. Mellon L. Allan Caperton (accompanied by two-page letter from John Bachner of N. Flayderman & Co., New Milford, Connecticut, March 16, 1967, to Arnold Marcus Chernoff, regarding the Charter Oak lithograph, printed by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, within an authentic Charter Oak wood frame. A later letter from Chernoff, April 1, 1974, corroborates the Flayderman information, and indicates the lithograph had come from that dealer “many years ago.”) Fred Sweeney Al Cali Estimate: $250,000 - 350,000


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33022. Historic Cased, Inscribed and Custom Made Set of Colt Model 1851 Navy and Model 1855 Pocket Sidehammer Revolvers, Property of Loren Ballou, a Trusted Employee of Colonel Samuel Colt The Model 1851 Navy revolver bears serial no. 37301 and is a London-made revolver. The backstrap bears the inscription, “L. Ballou/London.” On the Model 1855 Sidehammer revolver, instead of a serial number marking, the name “L. Ballou” is stamped within the cartouche on the cylinder, and on the buttstrap.

The Model 1851 Navy bears London proofmarks on the left side of the barrel lug, as well as on the cylinder breech. The cylinder has identical proofmarks on the breech, and bears the standard naval engagement roll scene. Its 7 1/2-inch octagon barrel has a similar front sight to the Model 1855, blued steel blade on a steel base, dovetailed at the muzzle.

Both revolvers have the special and unusual finish of casehardening: The Model 1851 has a case-hardened cylinder, as well as frame, hammer and loading lever, with the barrel browned, and the steel gripstraps plated in silver. The grips are varnished walnut, of a select, best quality grain and finish. The Model 1855 has an equally rare combination of a casehardened frame, loading lever and hammer, with blued cylinder and barrel.

Rare and unusual oil-finished brassbound walnut case, lined in burgundy velvet, with embossed Navy size stand of arms powder flask, blued steel double cavity bullet molds for .31 and .36 calibers, one packet each of combustible envelope cartridges. tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper label and paper wrapping, blued L-shaped screwdriver/ nipple wrench, pewter oil bottle, and miscellaneous lead projectiles. The lid of the case is inlaid with an escalloped brass plaque, inscribed

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February 1866. The gap in 1860 and 1861 may be due to illness; his granddaughters, the Misses Doty of Newington, Connecticut, advised Wilson that “L. Ballou had been in a hospital for a long period. Or, it may be that he was then with another company.” According to Wilson’s research: “L. Ballou was in Europe from approximately May 1856 to February 1859, and I believe he was involved in straightening out the details of the closing-up of Colt’s factory [operations] in London, as well as acting as Colt’s European representative with a major responsibility of investigating other manufacturing possibilities for the company.”

The Wilson documenting letter lists Ballou’s salaries with Ballou was in the company’s employee as late as 1878, at Colt’s in 1856, 1857, 1858, 1859, 1860, 1862, 1863, 1864, which time his eighth, and last, child was born. As recorded 1865 and 1866. The figures ranged from $1,500 to $2,000. in Ballou History and Genealogy, Loren Ballou was a “very Quoting the Wilson letter: ingenious mechanic” and “his talents and skills were in A comparison of salaries paid through the above period demand in various prominent localities.” confirms the estimated importance of Ballou at Colt’s. With Colt’s, Loren Ballou was a manufacturing engineer. His years of service are believed to have begun c. 1851. In approximately May 1856 and continuing through March of 1860, various records provide more details on his services. The Colt factory Ledger Books and Journals bear record of him again, beginning November 1861, and ending

In 1857, his salary ranked third beneath E.K. Root, Vice President (@$5000), and L.P. Sargeant, Secretary (@$3000). In 1862, the pay scale ranked Ballou above Sergeant (@$1500), and third only to Root, now President (@$5000) and Hugh Harbison, Secretary (@$1800). The 1866 scale had W.B. Franklin, Vice President, @$6000, and Harbison next @$2500; Ballou was third @$2000.


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On leaving Colt’s in 1866, the company saw fit to present Ballou with a shotgun. Quoting from Colt’s Journal B, page 342: Presentation a/c [account] 30 in 75/c Shotgun and Appendages presented to Loren (sic.) Ballou The same Journal B (page 352), documents a presentation by the factory to Ballou of a Sidehammer (New Pocket) Pistol: Presentation a/c 3 ½ in NM Pocket Pistol and Appendages Presented to Loren Ballou As to the New Pocket Pistol, in the cased set, Wilson notes: The Colt-Root Sidehammer pistol . . . was . . . custom made at Ballou’s personal request. It is the only Colt percussion weapon I have ever seen with a name marked in place of a serial number. It is further distinguished by the casehardened frame, and the unfinished walnut grips. Both characteristics add to the uniqueness of this weapon. The 2806 on the bottom of the barrel is the [production] serial. “L.BALLOU” on the butt and the cylinder is in place of the normal serial markings.

The Wilson letter further describes Ballou’s Model 1851 or Old Model Navy revolver: Cased with Ballou’s personal Sidehammer pistol was a London-made 1851 Navy. This weapon has L. Ballou [inscribed] on the backstrap, in identical lettering to that on [the Colt-Root Pocket] pistol. The use of block letters in the percussion period is another great rarity (script

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was the customary[inscription] marking). On the Navy’s barrel is a custom reddish-brown finish, the likes of which I have never seen on a Colt percussion revolver [except for cutaway examples, as on Model 1851 Navy serial no. 68684 on pages 192-193 of Magnificent Colts Selections from the Robert M. Lee Collection]. [The Loren Ballou Model 1851 Navy] was exhibited in our . . . Samuel Colt Presents [exhibition], though it is not in the catalogue because it [arrived] too late to be included. Had I known then of this Ballou Sidehammer . . . it would have been exhibited in Samuel Colt Present as well. These special features on your Root and the Navy are, to my knowledge, unique for these models. Custom finished and markings as above are indicative of Ballou’s closeness with the manufacturing end of the Colt operation. In date, the Navy would be c. 1856, the Root c. 1860. Ballou must have had the Navy made for him at the Colt London factory, and the Sidehammer made for him here in Hartford. They represent his work for Colt in the Colonel’s European and American operations. Ballou had these weapons fitted in a double case—as scarce a Colt combination (Navy and Sidehammer) as the famous “book casings.” The lid was inlaid with an escutcheon on which was engraved “L. Ballou.”

Wilson goes on to state that: The entire cased set was in the possession of the Ballou family until approximately fifteen years ago [c. 1949], when it was sold to Alec Redfield, of Hartford. At present, the case is in a Midwestern collection while the 1851 Navy is still in the collection of Mr. Redfield.


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Rare Book Presented by Colonel Colt to Loren Ballou, and other Artifacts Entitled The Engineer’s and Contractor’s Pocket Book, this volume has a special significance and is a fitting companion to the cased Sidehammer and Model 1851 Navy revolvers. The inscription inside the cover testifies to the friendship of Colonel Colt and Ballou, and its subject points out the nature of Ballou’s services to the Colonel. To quote Wilson: To my knowledge, this is the only Samuel Colt presentationinscribed book in existence. Until recently this rare volume belonged to L. Ballou’s granddaughers.

Tea Chest, Traveling Desk Set, Sewing Box and Trunk of Ballou or His Wife A tea chest and traveling desk set, and a sewing box and trunk are also part of the Ballou firearms and artifacts collection. Manufacture of these items was by the casemaker employed by Colt’s for its firearms casings. Wood for the tea chest, traveling desk set and sewing box incorporates the three types of wood most often employed on the company’s London gun casings: oak, mahogany and birdseye maple. Further, the brass fixtures, including hinges and lid inlays, were as used on the London Colt firearms cases. The tea chest was made at Ballou’s request for his wife. The selected wood was that used most often for firearms cases: oak. Like the gun cases, the tea chest was reinforced with brassbound corners and other mountings. Inlaid on the lid is a brass escutcheon, inscribed “H. Ballou/London.” Built by the same casemaker, again for Mrs. Ballou, was a sewing chest, primarily of varnished birdseye maple, with brass corners and mountings. The escalloped brass lid plaque was inscribed “H. Ballou/London.” The interior is intricately and superbly outfitted, in matching woods, and fabrics, again sharing several similarities to the London Colt firearms casings. Ballou’s portable writing desk, of brassbound varnished mahogany, was yet another masterfully built case by the Colt London case maker. The writing desk bears many similarities to some of the best single and double cases made for the London Model 1851 Navy, Pocket and Dragoon revolvers. Inlaid in the lid is a brass escutcheon, inscribed “H. Ballou/London.” Accompanied by artifacts, documents and records, revealing the career of Loren Ballou with the Colt company, not only in Hartford, but in London. Ballou’s rare Engineer’s and Contractor’s Pocket Book for 1858 (inscribed and dated to him by Colonel Colt), and Ballou’s passport are among the memorabilia and papers. The painted green wooden foot locker measures 38 1/2-inches wide by 16 1/4- inches deep by 13 3/4-inches high. On the front the painted name, “L. Ballou.” Hinged lid, with steel handles at each end.

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Matched Pair of Superbly Cast Steel Rampant Colt Sculptures Made for Colonel Samuel Colt Mounted on select walnut bases using Colt pistol grip wood of the highest quality. Each sculpture is of gun metal steel, and was given a special patina finish, simulating bronze, and perhaps the same as a browned finish on steel. Each figure stands 5 7/8-inches high and measures 5 5/8-inches wide. The bottom of each varnished select walnut base is covered with a tan fabric, much like that used for firearms case linings. The bases are 3/4-inches thick, and 5-inches long by 3 3/4-inches wide. Quality throughout is exquisite, and the chased castings are a tribute to the quality of Colt’s casting shop and finishing workmen. According to the Ballou family, from which most of the collection of documents and memorabilia (see the Historic Loren Ballou Cased, Inscribed and Custom Made Set of Colt Model 1851 Navy and Model 1855 Pocket Sidehammer Revolvers), was purchased over many years, the Rampant Colt Sculptures were presented to Ballou by a grateful Colonel Samuel Colt. No other known set of rampant colt sculptures like these has survived from 19th century Colt history and artifacts. Session One, Auction #6073 | Sunday, September 18 | 10:00AM CT

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Documenting Letters, Envelope, and Passport of Loren Ballou A letter dated London 1853 requested Loren Ballou’s services as Foreman of the Machine Shop of the London operation of Colt’s Armory, as well as “General Assistant throughout the Manufactory.” The letter indicates that both Colonel Colt and Elisha Root were trying to hire Ballou for the London operation. Note the assurance of great potential in the proposed employment.

Al Cali, from the Misses H. Arline Doty and Margorie B. Doty. In this card is stated: “Are you still interested in the Colts? . . . .” It was that query, noted by Mrs. Cali to her husband, which led to their purchase of the pair of cast gunmetal steel rampant colt sculptures.

Among the correspondence and data:

Photocopy from page 924 of book of genealogy on “Descendants of Abner Ballou,” regarding Loren Ballou, including statement: “Loren Ballou was a very ingenious mechanic, and rose to be a trusted superintendent of several important mechanical establishments, viz., Colt’s Armory in London, Eng., another in Syracuse, N.Y., & c. We have been favored with only a very meager outline of his characteristics, but infer from this that a full delineation would give him a rich record. It seems that his talents and skill were demanded in various prominent localities. . . .”

Letter posted May 11, 1969 to Mr. and Mrs. Al Cali from Miss Margorie B. Doty.

Photocopy of letter from Alfred J. Cali to Joseph G. Rosa, author and researcher on Colonel Colt London, in regard An envelope addressed by Colonel Colt, to “Mr. Ballou,” to Mr. Rosa researching Loren Ballou, on behalf of Mr. Cali. and a letter dated November 10 1856, from Brussells, from Colonel Colt, was attempting to arrange a meeting by Colt Letter of August 30, 1967, from L.C. Jackson, Dallas TX, to Al Cali, in regard to acquisition of the double brassbound with Ballou. walnut case for the Loren Ballou set of the Model 1855 U.S. Passport No. 3908, is dated 24 and 25 October 1856, Sidehammer revolver and the matching Model 1851 with the signature of Loren Ballou at the lower left, and that London Navy. With related papers. of U.S. President James Buchanan, at the lower right. Notes Several letters from R.L. Wilson to A.J. Cali, on the in the left margin provide Ballou’s physical features. letterheads of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of A letter dated April 17, 1866, from Hartford, grants Art and of the Colt factory, reporting on the progress of permission to L. Ballou to travel to Europe and return any various research by Wilson on the Loren Ballou firearms time within one year period, beginning April 17. Ballou left and memorabilia. Dating from as early as June of 1964 and Colt’s in February of that year. as late as June 23, 1965. Manila Folder with Various Documents Photocopies of letter hand-delivered from Samuel Colt Included with the Ballou records are numerous papers, dated Brussels (Belgium) Nov. 10 1856, from Hotel deBelle composed of correspondence between Al Cali and R.L. Obue, to Loren Ballou, with notation “the Bearer awates an Wilson, as the latter pursed extensive research relating to answer.” the Ballou Colt revolvers. The folder includes several letters Copy of document from Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance from the Doty sisters, granddaughters of Loren Ballou, Co., Hartford, April 17, 1866, regarding Loren Ballou life which led ultimately to Cali’s purchase of all the letters, insurance policy no. 45141. records and memorabilia. The correspondence also led to Cali’s purchase of the matched pair of rampant colt steel Three-page letter to Loren Ballou, from the Colt company, sculptures, mounted on deluxe, select walnut gunstock London, May 1853, urging him to accept offer of assignment in London at Colt’s factory, of Colonel Colt. wood bases, featured in another lot of the present sale. Letter dated February 22nd 1965 from H. Arline Doty, Newington CT, including reference to: “Mr. Wilson had told us some months ago that he was in communications with ‘someone’ on the West Coast who was interested in Grandfather. In fact, he brought along a book I believe is the one you mention – presented by Sam Colt. . . . The truth of the matter is that Larry knows more about him than my sister and I do . . . .” The letter goes into some detail about the family, particularly in regard to their grandfather, Loren Ballou. And notes: “. . . . My sister and I have a double connection with Colonel Colt, for he and our Grandfather Doty were such good friends that our father was named for him . . . Samuel Colt Doty!”

Letter posted April 17th 1968 to Mr. and Mrs. Al Cali, from H. Arline Doty. Letter posted April 22 1968 to Mr. and Mrs. Al Cali, from Miss H. Arline Doty. nd

Photocopies from An Elaborate History and Genealogy of the Ballous in America . . . ., by Adin Ballou, n.d. Letter from Onondaga Historical Association, Syracuse NY, to R.L. Wilson, dated 27 November 1964, with research data on Loren Ballou and W.H. Baker & Co. gunmakers. Extra sets (three), photocopies, of R.L Wilson documenting five-page letter on the Ballou Colts and related matters, dated November 25, 1964.

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124-125 illustrate and describe a Model 1851 Navy (with attachable carbine breech) and a Model 1855 Sidehammer revolver, cased together. Serial nos. 69640 (Navy) and 4473 (Pocket).

R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colt Conclusion: Revolvers and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection. Pp. No ensemble from the days of Colonel Samuel Colt has 54-57. the same appeal, content and fascination as the unique Loren Ballou Cased Model 1851 Navy and Model 1855 References to the Matched Pair of Superbly Cast Steel Sidehammer Pocket revolvers. This historic grouping within Rampant Colt Sculptures Made for Colonel Samuel Colt: the Cali Collection contributes a great deal of information R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion on the workings of Samuel Colt’s factory. It also shows how Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pictured, important Colt’s trusted lieutenants were in making the on the half title, title page, and pages vi-vii and x, as Colt Armory enterprise into the foremost privately owned well as on page 54.. firearms factory in the world at that time. R.L. Wilson, The Rampant Colt The Story of a Condition: Trademark. 1969 Excellent. Model 1851 Navy: Bright blue with minor patina Provenance: and light storage marks. 98% rich brown patina to barrel. Loren Ballou Some fading to vibrant case hardened colors. 100% varnish on grips; minor storage marks. Ballou family heirs, Margorie B. Doty and H. Arline Excellent. Model 1855 Sidehammer: 98% bright blue, minor patina. Vibrant case hardened colors, minor fading. Fine grips. Case and accessories fine to excellent.

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Jonathan M. Peck Robert Allan

Pair of Rampant Colt statues excellent.

The Model 1851 Navy in the collection of Alec Redfield, Hartford, Connecticut

Literature: References to the cased set of revolvers and memorabilia:

The case in the L.C. Jackson collection

R.L. Wilson, Samuel Colt Presents A Loan Exhibition of Presentation Percussion Colt Firearms. 1961. Pages

Al Cali Estimate: $500,000 - 750,000

Autograph signed letter from Samuel Colt to Loren Ballou, about the two meeting, in Brusselles, Belgium, as soon as possible.


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33023. Exceptional, Important and Historic Cased, Engraved and Inscribed Colt Model 1855 Pocket Model Sidehammer Revolver, Variation with Screw in Cylinder, Presented by the Colt Company to N.H. Gillett Serial number 11224 IE. .31 caliber, 5-shot cylinder with Attribution of the engraving on this revolver is to Conrad stagecoach holdup roll scene. 3 1/2-inch round barrel with F. Ulrich. brass pin front sight. Top of barrel stamped “Address Col. Condition: Colt/New-York U.S.A.” Excellent to mint. Unfired. Bright blue with minor patina Engraved in late vine style on the barrel, frame and and light storage marks. Vibrant case hardened colors. hammer, the IE in the marking indicating “ivory, engraved.” Ivory grips with light mellow patina. Case and accessories The backstrap presentation inscription to N.H. Gillett was excellent to mint. executed in elegant script. Richly blued, with case-hardened Literature: hammer, and loading lever. The grips of single piece ivory. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals Documented in the Colt factory ledgers, the ledger states The Al Cali Collection, pages 58-59. the following, in Journal B, page 430: Provenance: Saturday January 12, 1867 Arthur L. Ulrich Al Cali 354. 220. Presentation a/c Dr. To Merchandise For 1 NM Pkt Pistol 3 1/2 in.

Estimate: $75,000 - 125,000

Engd Ivory with all Appendages In Mahogany Case, presented to N.H. Gillette [$]20/53

Accessories of a varnished mahogany case, lined in burgundy velvet. Embossed eagle and shield powder flask, blued steel double cavity bullet mold marked “31PKT” on one arm, tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper label, two packets of Colt’s Cartridge Works combustible envelope cartridges, blued L-shaped screwdriver and key. Accompanied by receipt from A.L. Ulrich, former Colt Secretary and the firm’s Museum Curator for many years, showing that he had purchased this revolver for $10.00, on December 23, 1939, Hartford, Connecticut. The seller was a James H. Taylor. Illustrated in The Colt Engraving Book, volume I, page 258, as well as in Colt Engraving, page 166. Reverend N.H. Gillett served for nearly twenty years as minister of the Unity Presbyterian Church, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, until his death in 1868. Gillett’s church was one of the oldest of that denomination in the United States. Although the inspiration for the presentation cased set is presently unknown, Gillett is believed to have been known to both General William B. Franklin, Colt’s General Manager and Vice President from 1865 to 1888, Richard W.H. Jarvis, Samuel Colt’s brother-in-law, and president of the company from 1865 until 1901. The screw in cylinder variation is one of the most desirable of any from the New Pocket Revolver series, introduced c. 1855 in the new Colt Armory, Hartford. This revolver is not only historic, and rare, but in remarkable condition, never having been fired. Extensive research would establish further relevant information on Reverend Gillett, as well as on the rarity of this model, engraved and cased. 76



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33024. Exceptional and Rare Cased Colt Model 1855 Pocket Sidehammer Revolver, Variation with Screw in Cylinder Serial number 13576. .31 caliber, 5-shot cylinder with Condition: stagecoach holdup roll scene. 3 1/2-inch round barrel Excellent. 98% bright blue with minor patina and light with brass pin front sight. Top of barrel stamped storage marks. Vibrant case hardened colors. 100% varnish on grips, minor marks on grips. Case and Address Col. Colt accessories excellent. New-York U.S.A. Blued, with case-hardened hammer, and loading lever. The grips of varnished walnut.

Literature: American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pp. 60-61.

Accessories of a varnished mahogany case, lined in Pictured, page 127 of Frank Sellers, The William M. maroon velvet. Embossed eagle clutching revolver powder Locke Collection. flask, blued steel double cavity bullet mold, tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper label, packet of Provenance: Colt’s Cartridge Works combustible envelope cartridges, William M. Locke blued L-shaped screwdriver, and miscellaneous round Al Cali and conical lead projectiles. Estimate: $25,000 - 35,000 The rarity of the screw-in-cylinder variation (Models 7 and 7A) of the New Pocket Revolver series is confirmed by factory ledgers, and the scarcity of examples. According to R.L. Wilson, The Book of Colt Firearms (page 155): . . . because of its distictive shape, the cylinder pins on the 7 and 7A pistols will not interchange with those on other Sidehammer models. . . . Approimately 2,925 Model 7 and 7A pistols were made (serial range c. #11075-c.#14000). . . .

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33025. Exceptional and Scarce Model 1855 Sidehammer Sporting Rifle, with Fluted Cylinder Serial no. 576. .44 caliber, 6-shot fluted cylinder, 31 N ote that serial no. 582, also of .44 caliber, with 31 5/16-inch barrel. Topstrap of frame stamped within 5/16-inch barrel, is pictured in R.L. Wilson, The standard brackets: Arms Collection of Colonel Colt, on page 63 (item 42, described on page 64). Colt’s Pt 1855

and Address Col. Colt/Hartford CT U.S.A. One of the cylinder flutes stamped “Patented Sept. 10th 1850.” On left side of rear bow of triggerguard, “44 Cal.” Three leaf express style rear sight mounted on barrel breech, graduated for 100, 300 and 600 yards. Rare folding peep sight, adjustable for elevation, mounted on upper tang. Blade front sight on steel base, dovetailed at muzzle. Blued finish, with case-hardened hammer and loading lever. Varnished walnut stocks. Sling swivels mounted on rear barrel band and on rear of lower tang. Crescent buttplate of blued steel, with sliding compartment lid for extension to the steel cleaning rod.

Quite close to no. 576, serial no. 582 was made at the same time. Both rifles remain in excellent condition.

Serial no. 582 was among the arms added to the collection, by specimens selected from the Colt factory. This was done to fill in gaps, for a display of artifacts and firearms at the Colt mansion, Armsmear. The latter Colts were added following the inventor’s death, and were acquired on orders of his widow, Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Colt. This celebration of Colonel Colt was also expressed in Mrs. Colt’s commissioning of the first Colt book, Armsmear The Home, The Arm, and the Armory of Samuel Colt. A Memorial.

The excellent condition of serial no. 576, the desirable caliber, and the lengthy barrel help in According to R.L. Wilson The Book of Colt Firearms, establishing this Rifle as among the finest known the total number made of the .44 caliber Model examples of Colt Sidehammer longarms. 1855 Sidehammer Sporting Rifle, in 31 5/16-inch barrel, was only 200. No. 576 is considered the finest known example.

Condition: Excellent. 96% bright blue with minor patina, some turning to brown, and light storage marks. Vibrant case hardened colors. 100% varnish on stocks. Literature: American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 62-63. Provenance: Greg Martin Al Cali Estimate: $75,000 - 125,000 Session One, Auction #6073 | Sunday, September 18 | 10:00AM CT

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33026. Exceptional Cased Colt Model 1860 New Model Army or Holster Revolver, with Fluted Cylinder Serial number 1525. .44 caliber, 6-shot fluted cylinder with naval engagement roll scene. 7 1/2-inch round barrel with brass blade front sight. Top of barrel stamped - Address Saml. Colt Hartford CT. – Left side of frame marked “Colts/Patent.” Four screw frame, cut for shoulder stock. Blued, with case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, with silver-plated brass triggerguard strap and silver-plated steel backstrap. Army size grips of varnished walnut. Accessories of varnished mahogany case, lined in burgundy velvet. Embossed stand of arms powder flask, blued steel double cavity bullet mold, tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper label and in paper wrapper, packet of combustible envelope cartridges by Colt’s Cartridge Works, miscellaneous round lead projectiles, and key. Because of the demand for the early Model 1860 Army revolvers for the Civil War, a cased set in the remarkable condition of no. 1525 is extremely rare and desirable. Condition: Excellent. 98% bright blue with minor patina and light storage marks. Vibrant case hardened colors. Cylinder retains 95% bright blue with some age patina. 100% varnish on grips. Silver on gripstraps 99%. Case and accessories fine to excellent. Literature: R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The A Cali Collection, pages 66-67. Pictured in R.L. Wilson and R.E. Hable, Colt Pistols, pages 97 and 100. Provenance: R.E. Hable Al Cali Estimate: $125,000 - 175,000


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33027. Exceptional and Rare U.S. Martially Marked Colt Model 1861 Navy or Belt Revolver, Termed by Colt the New Model Navy, with Creeping Loading Lever Serial no. 5215. .36 caliber, 6-shot cylinder roll engraved with naval engagement scene, 7 1/2-inch barrel with standard single line address. Address Saml Colt New York U.S. America Left side of frame marked “Colts/Patent.” Blued, with case-hardened hammer, frame and loading lever. Oil-finished walnut grips with PB inspector cartouche on left panel, and none on right panel. Various individual letter inspector stamps on several parts. Brass gripstraps. Condition: Excellent. 96% bright blue of military type with minor patina at muzzle and scattered on cylinder. Light storage marks. Vibrant case hardened colors. Markings sharp, including on grips. Literature: R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 69. Provenance: Chris Anderson Al Cali Estimate: $75,000 - 95,000

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33028. Exceptional U.S. Martially Marked Colt Model 1860 Army or Holster Revolver, Termed by Colt the New Model Army, with Creeping Loading Lever Serial no. 8522. .44 caliber, 6-shot cylinder roll engraved with naval engagement scene, 8-inch barrel with standard single line U.S. America address. - Address Saml Colt New York U.S. America Left side of frame marked “Colts/Patent.” Four-screw frame, cut for shoulder stock. Blued, with case-hardened hammer and frame. Oil-finished walnut grips with ADK inspector cartouche on left panel, and none on right panel. Various individual letter inspector stamps on several parts. Condition: Excellent. Bright blue of military style with minor patina and light storage marks, minor tracking marks on cylinder. Vibrant case hardened colors. Markings sharp, including on grips. Literature: R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 68. Pictured, page 86, R.L. Wilson, The Peacemakers. Provenance: Richard Ellis Al Cali Estimate: $70,000 - 90,000


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33029. Exceptional Historic, Cased, Engraved and Presentation Inscribed Colt Model 1861 New Model Navy Revolver, from the Colt Company to E.W. Parsons, of Adams Express Co., Hartford Serial number 19928/E. .36 caliber, 6-shot cylinder with naval engagement roll scene. 7 1/2-inch octagon barrel with German silver blade front sight. Top of barrel marked - Address Col. Saml. Colt New-York U.S. America. –

side of hammer. Finely knurled hammer spur. Rich, blued finish, with case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, and silver-plated brass gripstraps. Varnished select walnut grips of the finest quality. Shipped from the factory with the cylinder not serial-numbered, as noted on some of the other deluxe engraved arms of the period.

Left side of frame engraved “Colts/Patent.” Scroll and border engraved in highly refined and detailed late vine style, with coverage on the barrel, loading lever, wedge, cylinder, Rare checkered rammer lever, and American eagle motif, frame, hammer, and gripstraps. Wolf head motif on each latter on left side of barrel lug. Right side of barrel lug with stand or arms motif.

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The backstrap was elegantly inscribed in Gothic and script style as illustrated.

collection, displayed upstairs in glass cabinets, the type one might see in a museum. Primarily keen on firearms history, Accessories of rare and unusual oil-finished brassbound Parsons had several percussion Colts with inscriptions, walnut case, lined in blue velvet, with embossed stand of some of which he lent to the “Samuel Colt Presents” arms powder flask, elegant and scarce presentation grade exhibition. high gloss blued steel double cavity bullet mold, five packets The E.W. Parsons Colt set has been widely pictured, of combustible envelope cartridges by Colt’s Cartridges including in the Antique Arms Annual 1971, as noted above, Works. tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper as well as in Wilson’s The Colt Engraving Book, volume I, label and paper wrapping, blued L-shaped screwdriver/ page 252, and in Colt Engraving, page 178. A letter from nipple wrench, extra nipple and key. R.L. Wilson, on Colt factory letterhead, originally prepared A silver plaque on the case lid is script inscribed “Presented for Herb Glass (who acquired the Colt and Winchester to/G.F.G.V.C./by/Edward W. Parsons,/July 7th 1890.” from the Foot Guard), also accompanies this important set.

“G.F.G.V.C.” was the 1st Company, Governor’s Foot Guard, The Parsons Navy documentation is contained within Veteran’s Corps, of Hartford, of which Parsons was a a clamshell style bookbinder’s case of half leather, with member. extensive background material, including pages from Though his career began in Hartford as a bookseller, for various books in which the set has been featured, various most of his business life E.W. Parsons served as Chief of the magazine articles, and an historical letter from R.L. Wilson. Hartford Division of the Adams Express Company. Parsons Among this collection is a newspaper clipping, entitled had previously organized the Parsons-Fuller Mail Co. “Presented with a Pistol,” related to the gift of the cased set (1844), a company that had issued one of the first private to the historic military unit in Hartford. postage stamps in the U.S.

The E.W. Parsons Navy ranks among the finest and most Parsons later became superintendent of Adams Express Co. historic of Colt percussion revolvers. It is considered an icon for the Hartford area, which firm shipped thousands of Colt within the arms collecting community and a prime example revolvers. The enterprising Parsons also became a limited of the appearance of a rare Colt set, as it left the Colt factory partner of an insurance company, which had been founded destined for presentation to an important personage. by Jacob L. Greene. Attribution of the engraving on this revolver is to Conrad Colt factory ledgers document this revolver, by listing the F. Ulrich. description in Journal B, page 294:

Hartford Saturday December 9, 1865 354 Presentation a/c [For] 1 N.M. Navy Pistol extra Engd with all appendages in Walnut Case presented to E.W. Parsons Esq Hartford [$]28/52

Condition: Mint. 100% bright blue with minor patina and light storage marks. Vibrant case hardened colors. 100% silver on gripstraps. 100% varnish on grips. Case and accessories excellent to mint. Literature: R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 69-73. R.L. Wilson (ed.), Antique Arms Annual, published by the Texas Gun Collectors Association, 1971. Pictured in color on page 103.

E.W. Parsons has an intriguing connection to researcher and author John E. Parsons. The Parsons family had ties with Connecticut, and E.W. had left this revolver as a gift to R.L. Wilson. The Colt Engraving Book, volume I, pages the 1st Co., Governors Foot Guard, Hartford. Eventually the 252-253. Pictured in color. organization needed to repair the armory’s roof, and was enabled to do so by selling the Parsons Colt, as well as a Provenance: E.W. Parsons deluxe Winchester Model 1873 rifle in a leather case. Both 1st Company Governors Foot Guard sets were featured in color illustrations in the Antique Arms Herb Glass Annual 1971, pages 102 and 103. Richard Prosser Mellon John E. Parsons had indicated to author and researcher R.L. Greg Martin Wilson that E.W. Parsons was an uncle. Wilson met John E. Al Cali Parsons, in 1961, while preparing the Samuel Colt Presents Richard Prosser Mellon book and exhibition. Irving Blomstrann, Wadsworth Greg Martin Atheneum photographer, drove with Wilson to Parsons’ palatial country home in Harrison, New York. There both Estimate: $400,000 - 600,000 photographer and author surveyed the Parsons arms Session One, Auction #6073 | Sunday, September 18 | 10:00AM CT

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33030. Exceptional and Fine Cased, Engraved and Carved Ivory-Gripped Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver Serial number 37951/E. .36 caliber, 5-shot semi-fluted and rebated cylinder. 4 1/2-inch round barrel with brass pin front sight. Top of barrel stamped with single line Address Col. Saml. Colt New-York U.S. America.

Police revolver. Information includes the statement: “My father obtained [the set] from Mrs. William Locke in 1977, 4 years after William Locke’s death. It was in the Richard Mellon collection until 1980, when my father re-acquired it in a trade. He kept it until 1986. . . . He always admired this particular set because of the lovely extra polish blue finish and the superb, high relief carved Mexican Eagle ivory grips.” Also in the folder, an envelope addressed to Al Cali, from American Antiques of 1359 Broadway, New York, within which is the original of the Herb Glass, Jr., letter.

Left side of frame engraved “Colts/Patent.” Scroll and border engraved in late vine style engraving, with coverage on the barrel, frame, hammer, and gripstraps. Backstrap engraving of the Gustave Young scroll style. Wolf head motif on each side of hammer. Finely knurled hammer spur. Blued, with casehardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, with silverplated brass gripstraps. The grips of relief-carved ivory, the Attribution of the engraving on this revolver is to Conrad left side with Mexican eagle motif within exaggerated snake F. Ulrich. border. Condition: Varnished mahogany case, lined in burgundy velvet. Excellent to mint. 100% rich, high polish blue finish. Vibrant Embossed American eagle and shield powder flask, blued case-hardened colors. Tarnish to silver-plated gripstraps; steel best quality double cavity bullet mold with finely 99% silver finish. Markings and engraving sharp. Mellow formed handles, rich blue and 36P marking on one arm. patina to ivory. Minor cracks at butt. Case and accessories Additional accessories of tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps excellent to mint. with orange paper label, blued L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench, two packets of combustible envelope cartridges by Colt’s Cartridge Works, and key. Wood key plate inlaid on front of case.

Literature: R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 74-75.

Provenance: William M. Locke Accompanied by manila folder containing documenting Richard Prosser Mellon letter on this set by R.L. Wilson. Plus catalogue sheet, Greg Martin with color photograph of the revolver; the sheet noting all Neil Berman contents of the set and various other details. Also included, Al Cali two photocopies and an original of a letter from Herb Glass, Jr., to Neil S. Berman, dated November 1, 1989, Estimate: $175,000 - 250,000 documenting serial no. 37951/E cased Colt Model 1862 Session One, Auction #6073 | Sunday, September 18 | 10:00AM CT

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33031. E xceptional Cased Colt 1862 New Model Police Revolver Serial number 40859. .36 caliber, 5-shot semi-fluted and Condition: rebated cylinder. 6 1/2-inch round barrel with brass pin Excellent to mint. 98% bright blue with minor patina and front sight. Top of barrel stamped with single line light storage marks, light tracking lines on cylinder. Vibrant case hardened colors. 75% silver on gripstraps, tarnished. Address Col. Saml. Colt New-York U.S. America. 100% varnish on grips. Case and accessories excellent to Left side of frame marked “Colts/Patent.” Blued, with mint. casehardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, with silverLiterature: plated brass gripstraps. The grips of varnished walnut. R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts Varnished mahogany case, lined in black velvet. Embossed and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, pages 76-77. American eagle and shield powder flask, blued steel double Provenance: cavity bullet mold with 36P marking on one arm, tin of Eley L. Allan Caperton Bros. percussion caps with green paper label, blued L-shaped Al Cali screwdriver/nipple wrench, two packets of combustible envelope cartridges by Colt’s Cartridge Works, miscellaneous Estimate: $30,000 - 40,000 round lead projectiles, and small screwdriver with turned wood handle. Wood keyplate inlaid on front of case. 92


33032. Exceptional Colt 1865 Pocket New Model Navy Revolver Serial number 13275. .36 caliber, 5-shot rebated cylinder with stagecoach holdup roll scene. 5 1/2inch octagon barrel with brass blade front sight. Top of barrel stamped with single line

Condition: Excellent. 97% bright blue with minor patina and light storage marks, light tracking lines on cylinder. Vibrant case hardened colors. 100% varnish on grips.

Address Col. Saml. Colt New-York U.S. America.

Literature: R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Blued, with case-hardened frame, hammer, and Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali loading lever, with silver-plated brass gripstraps. The Collection, page 78. grips of varnished walnut. Provenance: Chris Anderson Al Cali

Estimate: $10,000 - 15,000


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33033. Exceptional Cased Colt 1865 Pocket New Model Navy Revolver Serial number 13927. .36 caliber, 5-shot rebated cylinder with stagecoach holdup roll scene. 4 1/2-inch octagon barrel with brass blade front sight. Top of barrel stamped with single line Address Col. Saml. Colt New-York

Condition: Excellent. Bright blue with minor patina and light storage marks. Vibrant case hardened colors. 70% silver on gripstraps. 100% varnish on grips. Case and accessories fine to excellent.

U.S. America.” Blued, with case-hardened frame, hammer, Literature: R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion and loading lever, with silver-plated brass gripstraps. The Colts and Their Rivals The A Cali Collection, page 79. grips of varnished walnut. Varnished mahogany case, lined in purple velvet. Embossed American eagle and shield Provenance: powder flask, blued steel double cavity bullet mold, tin of Chris Anderson Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper label, blued Al Cali L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench, miscellaneous round Estimate: $30,000 - 40,000 and conical lead projectiles, and key. Wood keyplate inlaid on front of case. 94


Terms and Conditions of Auction Auctioneer and Auction: 1. This Auction is presented by Heritage Auction Galleries, a d/b/a/ of Heritage Auctions, Inc., or its affiliates Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc., or Heritage Vintage Sports Auctions, Inc., or Currency Auctions of America, Inc., as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the catalog or on the HA.com Internet site (the “Auctioneer”). The Auction is conducted under these Terms and Conditions of Auction and applicable state and local law. Announcements and corrections from the podium and those made through the Terms and Conditions of Auctions appearing on the Internet at HA.com supersede those in the printed catalog. Buyer’s Premium: 2. On bids placed through Auctioneer, a Buyer’s Premium of fifteen percent (15%) will be added to the successful hammer price bid on lots in Coin, Currency, and Firearms Auctions or nineteen and one-half percent (19.5%) on lots in all other Auctions. There is a minimum Buyer’s Premium of $14.00 per lot. In Gallery Auctions (sealed bid auctions of mostly bulk numismatic material), the Buyer’s Premium is 19.5%. Auction Venues: 3. The following Auctions are conducted solely on the Internet: Heritage Weekly Internet Auctions (Coin, Currency, Comics, Rare Books, Jewelry & Watches, Guitars & Musical Instruments, and Vintage Movie Posters); Heritage Monthly Internet Auctions (Sports, World Coins and Rare Wine). Signature® Auctions and Grand Format Auctions accept bids from the Internet, telephone, fax, or mail first, followed by a floor bidding session; HeritageLive! and real- time telephone bidding are available to registered clients during these auctions. Bidders: 4. Any person participating or registering for the Auction agrees to be bound by and accepts these Terms and Conditions of Auction (“Bidder(s)”). 5. All Bidders must meet Auctioneer’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of the Auctioneer may be disqualified at Auctioneer’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by Auctioneer in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. Auctioneer reserves the right to exclude any person from the auction. 6. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid. Credit: 7. Bidders who have not established credit with the Auctioneer must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) well in advance of the Auction or supply valid credit card information. Bids placed through our Interactive Internet program will only be accepted from pre-registered Bidders; Bidders who are not members of HA.com or affiliates should pre-register at least 48 hours before the start of the first session (exclusive of holidays or weekends) to allow adequate time to contact references. Credit may be granted at the discretion of Auctioneer. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number or the last four digits thereof to us so a credit check may be performed prior to Auctioneer’s acceptance of a bid. Bidding Options: 8. Bids in Signature® Auctions or Grand Format Auctions may be placed as set forth in the printed catalog section entitled “Choose your bidding method.” For auctions held solely on the Internet, see the alternatives on HA.com. Review at HA.com/common/howtobid.php. 9. Presentment of Bids: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to podium, fax, phone and mail bids) are treated similar to floor bids in that they must be on-increment or at a half increment (called a cut bid). Any podium, fax, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full or half increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full or half increment and this revised amount will be considered your high bid. 10. Auctioneer’s Execution of Certain Bids. Auctioneer cannot be responsible for your errors in bidding, so carefully check that every bid is entered correctly. When identical mail or FAX bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, your written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at Auctioneer’s place of business at least two business days before the Auction start. Auctioneer is not responsible for executing mail bids or FAX bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is Auctioneer responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, FAX, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. Bids placed electronically via the internet may not be withdrawn until your written request is received and acknowledged by Auctioneer (FAX: 214-443-8425); such requests must state the reason, and may constitute grounds for withdrawal of bidding privileges. Lots won by mail Bidders will not be delivered at the Auction unless prearranged. 11. Caveat as to Bid Increments. Bid increments (over the current bid level) determine the lowest amount you may bid on a particular lot. Bids greater than one increment over the current bid can be any whole dollar amount. It is possible under several circumstances for winning bids to be between increments, sometimes only $1 above the previous increment. Please see: “How can I lose by less than an increment?” on our website. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. The following chart governs current bidding increments. Current Bid......................Bid Increment <$10..................................... $1 $10 - $29..............................$2 $30 - $49..............................$3 $50 - $99..............................$5 $100 - $199..........................$10 $200 - $299..........................$20 $300 - $499..........................$25 $500 - $999..........................$50 $1,000 - $1,999....................$100 $2,000 - $2,999....................$200 $3,000 - $4,999....................$250 $5,000 - $9,999....................$500 $10,000 - $19,999................$1,000

Current Bid........................Bid Increment $20,000 - $29,999..................$2,000 $30,000 - $49,999..................$2,500 $50,000 - $99,999..................$5,000 $100,000 - $199,999..............$10,000 $200,000 - $299,999..............$20,000 $300,000 - $499,999..............$25,000 $500,000 - $999,999..............$50,000 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999........$100,000 $2,000,000 - $2,999,999........$200,000 $3,000,000 - $4,999,999........$250,000 $5,000,000 - $9,999,999........$500,000 >$10,000,000.........................$1,000,000

12. If Auctioneer calls for a full increment, a bidder may request Auctioneer to accept a bid at half of the increment (“Cut Bid”) only once per lot. After offering a Cut Bid, bidders may continue to participate only at full increments. Off-increment bids may be accepted by the Auctioneer at Signature® Auctions and Grand Format Auctions. If the Auctioneer solicits bids other than the expected increment, these bids will not be considered Cut Bids. Conducting the Auction: 13. Notice of the consignor’s liberty to place bids on his lots in the Auction is hereby made in accordance with Article 2 of the Texas Business and Commercial Code. A “Minimum Bid” is an amount below which the lot will not sell. THE CONSIGNOR OF PROPERTY MAY PLACE WRITTEN ”Minimum Bids” ON HIS LOTS IN ADVANCE OF THE AUCTION; ON SUCH LOTS, IF THE HAMMER PRICE DOES NOT MEET THE “Minimum Bid”, THE CONSIGNOR

MAY PAY A REDUCED COMMISSION ON THOSE LOTS. ”Minimum Bids” are generally posted online several days prior to the Auction closing. For any successful bid placed by a consignor on his Property on the Auction floor, or by any means during the live session, or after the ”Minimum Bid” for an Auction have been posted, we will require the consignor to pay full Buyer’s Premium and Seller’s Commissions on such lot. 14. The highest qualified Bidder recognized by the Auctioneer shall be the Buyer. In the event of a tie bid, the earliest bid received or recognized wins. In the event of any dispute between any Bidders at an Auction, Auctioneer may at his sole discretion reoffer the lot. Auctioneer’s decision and declaration of the winning Bidder shall be final and binding upon all Bidders. Bids properly offered, whether by floor Bidder or other means of bidding, may on occasion be missed or go unrecognized; in such cases, the Auctioneer may declare the recognized bid accepted as the winning bid, regardless of whether a competing bid may have been higher. 15. Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to honor any bid or to limit the amount of any bid, in its sole discretion. A bid is considered not made in “Good Faith” when made by an insolvent or irresponsible person, a person under the age of eighteen, or is not supported by satisfactory credit, collectibles references, or otherwise. Regardless of the disclosure of his identity, any bid by a consignor or his agent on a lot consigned by him is deemed to be made in “Good Faith.” Any person apparently appearing on the OFAC list is not eligible to bid. 16. Nominal Bids. The Auctioneer in its sole discretion may reject nominal bids, small opening bids, or very nominal advances. If a lot bearing estimates fails to open for 40–60% of the low estimate, the Auctioneer may pass the item or may place a protective bid on behalf of the consignor. 17. Lots bearing bidding estimates shall open at Auctioneer’s discretion (approximately 50%-60% of the low estimate). In the event that no bid meets or exceeds that opening amount, the lot shall pass as unsold. 18. All items are to be purchased per lot as numerically indicated and no lots will be broken. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw, prior to the close, any lots from the Auction. 19. Auctioneer reserves the right to rescind the sale in the event of nonpayment, breach of a warranty, disputed ownership, auctioneer’s clerical error or omission in exercising bids and reserves, or for any other reason and in Auctioneer’s sole discretion. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneer’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (seller’s and buyer’s premium) and any other damages or expenses pertaining to the lot. 20. Auctioneer occasionally experiences Internet and/or Server service outages, and Auctioneer periodically schedules system downtime for maintenance and other purposes, during which Bidders cannot participate or place bids. If such outages occur, we may at our discretion extend bidding for the Auction. Bidders unable to place their Bids through the Internet are directed to contact Client Services at 1-800-872-6467. 21. The Auctioneer, its affiliates, or their employees consign items to be sold in the Auction, and may bid on those lots or any other lots. Auctioneer or affiliates expressly reserve the right to modify any such bids at any time prior to the hammer based upon data made known to the Auctioneer or its affiliates. The Auctioneer may extend advances, guarantees, or loans to certain consignors. 22. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Payment: 23. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, travelers checks, eChecks, and bank money orders, all subject to reporting requirements). All are subject to clearing and funds being received in Auctioneer’s account before delivery of the purchases. Auctioneer reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds” when drawn on a U.S. bank for ten days, and thirty days when drawn on an international bank. Credit Card (Visa or Master Card only) and PayPal payments may be accepted up to $10,000 from nondealers at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer, subject to the following limitations: a) sales are only to the cardholder, b) purchases are shipped to the cardholder’s registered and verified address, c) Auctioneer may pre-approve the cardholder’s credit line, d) a credit card transaction may not be used in conjunction with any other financing or extended terms offered by the Auctioneer, and must transact immediately upon invoice presentation, e) rights of return are governed by these Terms and Conditions, which supersede those conditions promulgated by the card issuer, f) floor Bidders must present their card. 24. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. Auctioneer reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within 7 days after the close of the Auction. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneer’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (seller’s and buyer’s premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 25. Lots delivered to you, or your representative in the States of Texas, California, New York, or other states where the Auction may be held, are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate permits are on file with Auctioneer. (Note: Coins are only subject to sales tax in California on invoices under $1500 and in Texas on invoices under $1000. Check the Web site at: http:// coins.ha.com/c/ref/sales-tax.zx for more details.) Bidder agrees to pay Auctioneer the actual amount of tax due in the event that sales tax is not properly collected due to: 1) an expired, inaccurate, inappropriate tax certificate or declaration, 2) an incorrect interpretation of the applicable statute, 3) or any other reason. The appropriate form or certificate must be on file at and verified by Auctioneer five days prior to Auction or tax must be paid; only if such form or certificate is received by Auctioneer within 4 days after the Auction can a refund of tax paid be made. Lots from different Auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes. 26. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If you attempt to pay via eCheck and your financial institution denies this transfer from your bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, you agree to complete payment using your credit card on file. 27. If any Auction invoice submitted by Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law from the date of invoice until paid. Any invoice not paid when due will bear a three percent (3%) late fee on the invoice amount or three percent (3%) of any installment that is past due. If the Auctioneer refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by Auctioneer. If Auctioneer assigns collection to its in-house legal staff, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 28. In the event a successful Bidder fails to pay any amounts due, Auctioneer reserves the right to sell the lot(s) securing the invoice to any underbidders in the Auction that the lot(s) appeared, or at subsequent private or public sale, or relist the lot(s) in a future auction conducted by Auctioneer. A defaulting Bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable costs of resale (including a 10% seller’s commission, if consigned to an auction conducted by Auctioneer). The defaulting Bidder is liable to pay any difference between his total original invoice for the lot(s), plus any applicable interest, and the net proceeds for the lot(s) if sold at private sale or the subsequent hammer price of the lot(s) less the 10% seller’s commissions, if sold at an Auctioneer’s auction. 29. Auctioneer reserves the right to require payment in full in good funds before delivery of the merchandise.

Terms and Conditions of Auction 30. Auctioneer shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the buyer to secure payment of the Auction invoice. Auctioneer is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the buyer then held by the Auctioneer or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due the Auctioneer or affiliates from the buyer. With respect to these lien rights, Auctioneer shall have all the rights of a secured creditor under Article 9 of the Texas Uniform Commercial Code, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice. If a Bidder owes Auctioneer or its affiliates on any account, Auctioneer and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 31. Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: 32. Buyer is liable for shipping and handling. Please refer to Auctioneer’s website www.HA.com/ common/shipping.php for the latest charges or call Auctioneer. Auctioneer is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. 33. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified customs declarations, to the Auctioneer for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price together with its buyer’s premium and Auctioneer shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Buyers on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. 34. All shipping charges will be borne by the successful Bidder. On all domestic shipments, any risk of loss during shipment will be borne by Heritage until the shipping carrier’s confirmation of delivery to the address of record in Auctioneer’s file (carrier’s confirmation is conclusive to prove delivery to Bidder; if the client has a Signature release on file with the carrier, the package is considered delivered without Signature) or delivery by Heritage to Bidder’s selected third-party shipper. On all foreign shipments, any risk of loss during shipment will be borne by the Bidder following Auctioneer’s delivery to the Bidder’s designated common carrier or third-party shipper. 35. Due to the nature of some items sold, it shall be the responsibility for the successful Bidder to arrange pick-up and shipping through third-parties; as to such items Auctioneer shall have no liability. Failure to pick-up or arrange shipping in a timely fashion (within ten days) shall subject Lots to storage and moving charges, including a $100 administration fee plus $10 daily storage for larger items and $5.00 daily for smaller items (storage fee per item) after 35 days. In the event the Lot is not removed within ninety days, the Lot may be offered for sale to recover any past due storage or moving fees, including a 10% Seller’s Commission. 36. The laws of various countries regulate the import or export of certain plant and animal properties, including (but not limited to) items made of (or including) ivory, whalebone, turtleshell, coral, crocodile, or other wildlife. Transport of such lots may require special licenses for export, import, or both. Bidder is responsible for: 1) obtaining all information on such restricted items for both export and import; 2) obtaining all such licenses and/or permits. Delay or failure to obtain any such license or permit does not relieve the buyer of timely compliance with standard payment terms. For further information, please contact Ron Brackemyre at 800-872-6467 ext. 1312. 37. Any request for shipping verification for undelivered packages must be made within 30 days of shipment by Auctioneer. Cataloging, Warranties and Disclaimers: 38. NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION OR ANY SECOND OPINE. Any description of the items or second opine contained in this Auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by Auctioneer. Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging, and are not grounds for the return of any lot. NOTE: Auctioneer, in specified auction venues, for example, Fine Art, may have express written warranties and you are referred to those specific terms and conditions. . 39. Auctioneer is selling only such right or title to the items being sold as Auctioneer may have by virtue of consignment agreements on the date of auction and disclaims any warranty of title to the Property. Auctioneer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purposes. All images, descriptions, sales data, and archival records are the exclusive property of Auctioneer, and may be used by Auctioneer for advertising, promotion, archival records, and any other uses deemed appropriate. 40. Translations of foreign language documents may be provided as a convenience to interested parties. Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of those translations and will not be held responsible for errors in bidding arising from inaccuracies in translation. 41. Auctioneer disclaims all liability for damages, consequential or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the sale of any Property by Auctioneer to Bidder. No third party may rely on any benefit of these Terms and Conditions and any rights, if any, established hereunder are personal to the Bidder and may not be assigned. Any statement made by the Auctioneer is an opinion and does not constitute a warranty or representation. No employee of Auctioneer may alter these Terms and Conditions, and, unless signed by a principal of Auctioneer, any such alteration is null and void. 42. Auctioneer shall not be liable for breakage of glass or damage to frames (patent or latent); such defects, in any event, shall not be a basis for any claim for return or reduction in purchase price. Release: 43. In consideration of participation in the Auction and the placing of a bid, Bidder expressly releases Auctioneer, its officers, directors and employees, its affiliates, and its outside experts that provide second opines, from any and all claims, cause of action, chose of action, whether at law or equity or any arbitration or mediation rights existing under the rules of any professional society or affiliation based upon the assigned description, or a derivative theory, breach of warranty express or implied, representation or other matter set forth within these Terms and Conditions of Auction or otherwise. In the event of a claim, Bidder agrees that such rights and privileges conferred therein are strictly construed as specifically declared herein; e.g., authenticity, typographical error, etc. and are the exclusive remedy. Bidder, by non-compliance to these express terms of a granted remedy, shall waive any claim against Auctioneer. 44. Notice: Some Property sold by Auctioneer are inherently dangerous e.g. firearms, cannons, and small items that may be swallowed or ingested or may have latent defects all of which may cause harm to a person. Purchaser accepts all risk of loss or damage from its purchase of these items and Auctioneer disclaims any liability whether under contract or tort for damages and losses, direct or inconsequential, and expressly disclaims any warranty as to safety or usage of any lot sold. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Provision: 45. By placing a bid or otherwise participating in the auction, Bidder accepts these Terms and Conditions of Auction, and specifically agrees to the dispute resolution provided herein. Consumer disputes shall be resolved through court litigation which has an exclusive Dallas, Texas venue clause and jury waiver. Non-consumer dispute shall be determined in binding arbitration which arbitration replaces the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial. 46. Auctioneer in no event shall be responsible for consequential damages, incidental damages, compen-

satory damages, or any other damages arising or claimed to be arising from the auction of any lot. In the event that Auctioneer cannot deliver the lot or subsequently it is established that the lot lacks title, or other transfer or condition issue is claimed, in such cases the sole remedy shall be limited to rescission of sale and refund of the amount paid by Bidder; in no case shall Auctioneer’s maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot. After one year has elapsed, Auctioneer’s maximum liability shall be limited to any commissions and fees Auctioneer earned on that lot. 47. In the event of an attribution error, Auctioneer may at its sole discretion, correct the error on the Internet, or, if discovered at a later date, to refund the buyer’s purchase price without further obligation. 48. Dispute Resolution for Consumers and Non-Consumers: Any claim, dispute, or controversy in connection with, relating to and /or arising out of the Auction, participation in the Auction, award of lots, damages of claims to lots, descriptions, condition reports, provenance, estimates, return and warranty rights, any interpretation of these Terms and Conditions, any alleged verbal modification of these Terms and Conditions and/or any purported settlement whether asserted in contract, tort, under Federal or State statute or regulation shall or any other matter: a) if presented by a consumer, be exclusively heard by, and the parties consent to, exclusive in personam jurisdiction in the State District Courts of Dallas County, Texas. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. Any appeals shall be solely pursued in the appellate courts of the State of Texas; or b) for any claimant other than a consumer, the claim shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single arbitrator, that the parties may agree upon, selected from the JAMS list of Texas arbitrators. The case is not to be administrated by JAMS; however, if the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, then JAMS shall appoint the arbitrator and it shall be conducted under JAMS rules. The locale shall be Dallas Texas. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any party on any claim involving the purchase or sale of numismatic or related items may elect arbitration through binding PNG arbitration. Any claim must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Texas law. The prevailing party (party that is awarded substantial and material relief on its claim or defense) may be awarded its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. 49. No claims of any kind can be considered after the settlements have been made with the consignors. Any dispute after the settlement date is strictly between the Bidder and consignor without involvement or responsibility of the Auctioneer. 50. In consideration of their participation in or application for the Auction, a person or entity (whether the successful Bidder, a Bidder, a purchaser and/or other Auction participant or registrant) agrees that all disputes in any way relating to, arising under, connected with, or incidental to these Terms and Conditions and purchases, or default in payment thereof, shall be arbitrated pursuant to the arbitration provision. In the event that any matter including actions to compel arbitration, construe the agreement, actions in aid or arbitration or otherwise needs to be litigated, such litigation shall be exclusively in the Courts of the State of Texas, in Dallas County, Texas, and if necessary the corresponding appellate courts. For such actions, the successful Bidder, purchaser, or Auction participant also expressly submits himself to the personal jurisdiction of the State of Texas. 51. These Terms & Conditions provide specific remedies for occurrences in the auction and delivery process. Where such remedies are afforded, they shall be interpreted strictly. Bidder agrees that any claim shall utilize such remedies; Bidder making a claim in excess of those remedies provided in these Terms and Conditions agrees that in no case whatsoever shall Auctioneer’s maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot. Miscellaneous: 52. Agreements between Bidders and consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize the Auctioneer’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, Auctioneer reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. 53. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by Heritage in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. Heritage may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available through Heritage and its affiliates and subsidiaries. 54. Rules of Construction: Auctioneer presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Terms and Conditions of Auction by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety. State Notices: Notice as to an Auction in California. Auctioneer has in compliance with Title 2.95 of the California Civil Code as amended October 11, 1993 Sec. 1812.600, posted with the California Secretary of State its bonds for it and its employees, and the auction is being conducted in compliance with Sec. 2338 of the Commercial Code and Sec. 535 of the Penal Code. Notice as to an Auction in New York City. These Terms and Conditions of Sale are designed to conform to the applicable sections of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Rules and Regulations as Amended. This sale is a Public Auction Sale conducted by Heritage Auction Galleries, Inc. #41513036. The New York City licensed auctioneers are: Sam Foose, #095260; Kathleen Guzman, #0762165; Nicholas Dawes, #1304724; Ed Beardsley, #1183220; Scott Peterson, #1306933; Andrea Voss, #1320558, who will conduct the Sale on behalf of Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc. (for Coins and Currency) and Heritage Auction Galleries Inc. (for other items). All lots are subject to: the consignor’s rights to bid thereon in accord with these Terms and Conditions of Sale, consignor’s option to receive advances on their consignments, and Auctioneer, in its sole discretion, may offer limited extended financing to registered bidders, in accord with Auctioneer’s internal credit standards. A registered bidder may inquire whether a lot is subject to an advance or a reserve. Auctioneer has made advances to various consignors in this sale. On lots bearing an estimate, the term refers to a value range placed on an item by the Auctioneer in its sole opinion but the final price is determined by the bidders. Notice as to an Auction in Texas. In compliance with TDLR rule 67.100(c)(1), notice is hereby provided that this auction is covered by a Recovery Fund administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 4636599. Any complaints may be directed to the same address. Notice as to an Auction in Ohio: Auction firm and Auctioneer are licensed by the Dept. of Agriculture, and either the licensee is bonded in favor of the state or an aggrieved person may initiate a claim against the auction recovery fund created in Section 4707.25 of the Revised Code as a result of the licensee’s actions, whichever is applicable. Rev. 7-25-11

Terms and Conditions of Auction Additional Terms & Conditions: MEMORABILIA & Historical AUCTIONS MEMORABILIA & HISTORICAL TERM A: Signature® and Grand Format Auctions of Autographs, Sports Collectibles, Music, Entertainment, Political, Americana, Vintage Movie Posters and Pop Culture memorabilia are not on approval. When the lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (or its equivalent) from an third-party authentication provider, buyer has no right of return. On lots not accompanied by third-party authentication or under extremely limited circumstances not including authenticity (e.g. gross cataloging error), a purchaser who did not bid from the floor may request Auctioneer to evaluate voiding a sale; such request must be made in writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to Auctioneer must be pre-approved by Auctioneer. A Bidder must notify the appropriate department head (check the inside front cover of the catalog or our website for a listing of department heads) in writing of the Bidder’s request within three (3) days of the non-floor bidder’s receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be evaluated for return must be received in our offices within 35 days after Auction. AFTER THAT 35 DAY PERIOD, NO LOT MAY BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASONS. Lots returned must be in the same condition as when sold and must include any Certificate of Authenticity. No lots purchased by floor bidders (including those bidders acting as agents for others) may be returned. Late remittance for purchases may be considered just cause to revoke all return privileges. MEMORABILIA & HISTORICAL TERM B: On any lot presented with a Letter of Authenticity (“LOA”) issued by Auctioneer or its Heritage affiliates, that warranty inures only to the original purchaser (as shown in Auctioneer’s records) “Purchaser”. Purchaser may not transfer the rights afforded under the LOA and it is null and void when Purchaser transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. The LOA warranty is valid from date of the auction in which Purchaser was awarded the lot to four (4) years after its purchase. The LOA warranty is valid as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage, e.g. game worn. Claim procedure: Purchaser must contact the Auctioneer prior to submission of the lot as to his intent to make a claim and arrange secure shipment. If a lot’s authenticity is questioned by Purchaser within the warranty period, Purchaser must present with the claim, authoritative written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the sports field. If Auctioneer concurs that the lot is not as represented, Purchaser shall be refunded their purchase price. If the Auctioneer denies the claim, the Purchaser may file the dispute with the American Arbitration Association with locale in Dallas, Texas, before a single arbitration under expedited rules. The LOA does not provide for incidental or consequential damages or other indirect damages. Any lot sold with a certificate of authenticity or other warranty from an entity other than Auctioneer or Heritage’s affiliates is subject to such issuing entity’s rules and such conditions are the sole remedy afforded to purchaser. For information as to third party authentication warranties the bidder is directed to: PSA/DNA, P.O. Box 6180 Newport Beach, CA 92658 (800) 325-1121. James Spence Authentication (JSA), 2 Sylvan Way, Suite 102 Parsippany, NJ 07054 (888) 457-7362; or as otherwise noted on the Certificate.

MEMORABILIA & HISTORICAL TERM C: As authenticity and provenance are not warranted, if a Bidder intends to challenge, authenticity or provenance of a lot he must notify Auctioneer in writing within thirty-five (35) days of the Auction’s conclusion. Any claim as to provenance or authenticity must be first transmitted to Auctioneer by credible and definitive evidence or the opine of a qualified third party expert and there is no assurance after such presentment that Auctioneer will validate the claim. Authentication is not an exact science and contrary opinions may not be recognized by Auctioneer. Even if Auctioneer agrees with the contrary opinion of such authentication and validates the claim, Auctioneer’s liability for reimbursement for any opine by Bidder’s expert shall not exceed $500. Acceptance of a claim under this provision shall be limited to rescission of the sale and refund of purchase price; in no case shall Auctioneer’s maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot. While every effort is made to determine provenance and authenticity, it is the responsibility of the Bidder to arrive at their own conclusion prior to bidding. MEMORABILIA & HISTORICAL TERM D: In the event Auctioneer cannot deliver the lot or subsequently it is established that the lot lacks title, or other transfer or condition issue is claimed, Auctioneer’s liability shall be limited to rescission of sale and refund of purchase price; in no case shall Auctioneer’s maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot. After one year has elapsed from the close of the Auction, Auctioneer’s maximum liability shall be limited to any commissions and fees Auctioneer earned on that lot. MEMORABILIA & HISTORICAL TERM E: On the fall of Auctioneer’s hammer, buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for lot, including shipment by common carrier, and must provide their own insurance coverage for shipments. MEMORABILIA & HISTORICAL TERM F: Auctioneer complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A purchaser is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Purchaser is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Memorabilia and Historical Term G -Screen Shot. Screen shots included in the catalog or on the Heritage Internet are provided for reference only. Important Notice: Many identical versions of props and costumes are created for film and television productions in the normal course of a production. Heritage does not warrant or represent that the screen shots referenced are exact images of the offered item (unless specifically noted in the written description). Use of a screen shot does not constitute a warranty or representation of authenticity or provenance. There is not a right of return or refund based upon a claim arising out of or pertaining to any reference to a screen shot. Special Term H Guitars: Bidders are urged to make a personal inspection of any guitar that they intend to bid on as there is a limited right of return. Heritage makes a visual inspection of the guitars to determine whether there are patent defects and whether the date and manufacturer corresponds to the description. Returns are not accepted for latent defects, structural issues, or mechanical and sound reproduction issues. It should be assumed that set up, adjustments and normal maintenance are necessary. For wiring instructions call the Credit department at 1-800-872-6467 or e-mail: [email protected]

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These Terms and Conditions of Sale are designed to conform to the applicable sections of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Rules and Regulations as Amended. This sale is a Public Auction Sale conducted by Heritage Auction Galleries, Inc. #41513036. The New York City licensed auctioneers are: Sam Foose, #095260; Kathleen Guzman, #0762165; Nicholas Dawes, #1304724; Ed Beardsley, #1183220; Scott Peterson, #1306933; Andrea Voss, #1320558, who will conduct the Sale on behalf of Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc. (for Coins and Currency) and Heritage Auction Galleries Inc. (for other items). All lots are subject to: the consignor’s rights to bid thereon in accord with these Terms and Conditions of Auction, consignor’s option to receive advances on their consignments, and Auctioneer, in its sole discretion, may offer limited extended financing to registered bidders, in accord with Auctioneer’s internal credit standards. A registered bidder may inquire whether a lot is subject to an advance or a reserve. Auctioneer has made advances to various consignors in this sale. On lots bearing an estimate, the term refers to a value range placed on an item by the Auctioneer in its sole opinion but the final price is determined by the bidders.

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Federal Firearms License (FFL) Terms & Conditions Extra shipping fees may be incurred. We are not able to ship internationally for FFL lots, although international purchases can be shipped to a winning bidder’s United States FFL dealer. The following are the requirements to deliver your FFL lots: Texas State Requirement • Buyer may fill out Form 4473 in person at our office • Buyer will provide a copy of his Texas DL • We will conduct a background check on the FBI NICS website • Once the FBI gives the clearance to proceed, the gun is delivered to the client Background checks and form 4473 are not necessary if the buyer holds a valid Texas FFL license or if the buyer holds a CHL ( Concealed Handgun License) A CHL license holder will be required to fill out a form 4473 but will not need a background check through the NICS system. We can ship to a buyer in the state of Texas if he has an FFL / Collectors of Curios & Relics License. To qualify to ship under a Collectors of Curios License the purchase must be listed as acceptable on their list for Collectors of Curios. Buyers who do not have a valid FFL license must provide an FFL transfer agent to receive his winnings. Out of State Procedure • Client must provide a valid FFL license or a Collectors & Curios license. It can be faxed to 214-409-2455 • A buyer who does not have either accepted license must provide a licensed FFL holder and a copy of that holder’s license as the transfer agent for his purchases. ( Fax: 214-409-2455) • A background check for the buyer is not necessary if the items are being shipped to a licensed FFL transfer agent. The receiving transfer agent is responsible for the background check prior to delivering the guns to the buyer. •The transfer agent will provide a valid copy of his license. • A transfer agent can charge the buyer $25 -50 to handle the transfer. Transfer agents for any zip can be located through the websites: www.gunbroker.com/ffl/DealerNetwork.aspx or www.auctionarms.com/help/fflnetwork.cfm

January 2012 | Orlando

B E N E F I T AU C T I O N SUPPORT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL NUMISMATIC COLLECTION HOW YOU CAN HELP In January 2012, Heritage will host an auction of coins and notes donated by collectors to create an endowment for the National Numismatic Collection. This special auction will feature no seller’s commissions and no buyer’s premiums. Heritage is donating all of our commissions and services, so 100% of your numismatic or cash donation will go directly to the Smithsonian. Here’s how it will work: 1. Call 800-872-6467 to speak with a Consignment Director. 2. Consign a coin/currency valued over $500 or a group of coins/currency valued over $1,000. Or, designate the proceeds of an existing consignment toward the NNC Endowment Fund. 3. After the auction, receive a gift receipt from the Smithsonian for the sale price of your consignment. 4. All proceeds raised benefitting the NNC Endowment will be transferred to the National Museum of American History after each auction. Visit HA.com/Smithsonian for more information.

No coins from the Smithsonian or the NNC will be auctioned and the consigned coins are not intended for acquisition by the Smithsonian or the NNC. Neither the NNC nor the Smithsonian makes any representation or warranty as to the provenance, condition, grading, or value of any coin for auction.

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Visit HA.com/5076 1. A RARE CALIFORNIA GOLD AND QUARTZ MATCH SAFE Attributed to Shreve & Co., San Francisco, California, circa 1875 2-3/8 in. high Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000 HA.com/5076-11237 2. A HIGHLY IMPORTANT AMERICAN PLATINUM AND IRON MATCH SAFE Gorham Mfg. Corporation, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1875 2-5/8 in. high Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 HA.com/5076-11285 3

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TOM LOVELL (American, 1909-1997) The Raven Followers, 1975 Oil on board 19 x 32 in. Estimate: $150,00 - $200,000 HA.com/5085-21001

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Inquiries: 800-872-6467 For a free auction catalog in any category, plus a copy of The Collector’s Handbook (combined value $65), visit HA.com/CATD22210 call 866-835-3243 and reference code CATD22210.

Tim Rigdon, ext. 1119 or [email protected] Karen Rigdon, ext. 1723 or [email protected]

Annual Sales Exceed $700 Million • 600,000+ Online Bidder-Members 3500 Maple Avenue • Dallas, Texas 75219 • 800-872-6467 • HA.com D A L L A S | N E W Y O R K | B E V E R LY H I L L S | S A N F R A N C I S C O | PA R I S | G E N E VA TX & NY Auctioneer license: Samuel Foose 11727 & 0952360. Heritage Auction Galleries CA Bond #RSB2004175; CA Auctioneer Bond: Leo Frese #RSB2004176. These auctions are subject to a 19.5% buyer’s premium.

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TOM LOVELL (American, 1909-1997) The Raven Followers, 1975 Oil on board 19 x 32 in. Estimate: $150,00 - $200,000 HA.com/5085-21001

For a free auction catalog in any category, plus a copy of The Collector’s Handbook (combined value $65), visit HA.com/CATD22210 call 866-835-3243 and reference code CATD22210

Annual Sales Exceed $700 Million • 600,000+ Online Bidder-Members 3500 Maple Avenue • Dallas, Texas 75219 • 800-872-6467 • HA.com D A L L A S | N E W Y O R K | B E V E R LY H I L L S | S A N F R A N C I S C O | PA R I S | G E N E VA TX & NY Auctioneer license: Samuel Foose 11727 & 0952360. Heritage Auction Galleries CA Bond #RSB2004175; CA Auctioneer Bond: Leo Frese #RSB2004176. These auctions are subject to a 19.5% buyer’s premium.

Inquiries: Kirsty Buchanan 800-872-6467, ext. 1741 or [email protected]

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Department Specialists For the extensions below, please dial 800.872.6467

Comics & Comic Art HA.com/Comics

Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 • [email protected] Lon Allen, Ext. 1261 • [email protected] Barry Sandoval, Ext. 1377 • [email protected] Todd Hignite, Ext. 1790 • [email protected]

Handbags & Luxury Accessories HA.com/Luxury

Matt Rubinger, Ext. 1419 • [email protected]

Historical American Indian Art HA.com/AmericanIndian

Fine Art American, Western & European Art

Delia Sullivan, Ext. 1343 • [email protected]

Americana & Political

HA.com/FineArt

HA.com/Historical

Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 • [email protected]

Tom Slater, Ext. 1441 • [email protected]

Marianne Berardi, Ph.D., Ext. 1506 • [email protected]

John Hickey, Ext. 1264 • [email protected]

Ariana Hartsock, Ext. 1283 • [email protected]

Michael Riley, Ext. 1467 • [email protected]

Kirsty Buchanan, Ext. 1741 • [email protected]

Don Ackerman, Ext. 1736 • [email protected]

Mary Adair Dockery, Ext. 1799 • [email protected]

Arms & Armor

Decorative Arts & Design

HA.com/Arms

HA.com/Decorative

Greg Martin, Ext. 1883 • [email protected]

Tim Rigdon, Ext. 1119 • [email protected]

Jemison Beshears, Ext. 1886 • [email protected]

Karen Rigdon, Ext. 1723 • [email protected]

Cliff Chappell, Ext. 1887 • [email protected]

Nicholas Dawes, Ext. 1605 • [email protected]

Roger Lake, Ext. 1884 • [email protected]

Carolyn Mani, Ext. 1677 • [email protected]

David Carde, Ext. 1881 • [email protected]

Illustration Art

Civil War & Militaria

HA.com/Illustration

HA.com/CivilWar

Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 • [email protected]

Dennis Lowe, Ext. 1182 • [email protected]

Todd Hignite, Ext. 1790 • [email protected]

Historical Manuscripts

Lalique & Art Glass HA.com/Design Nicholas Dawes, Ext. 1605 • [email protected]

HA.com/Manuscripts Sandra Palomino, Ext. 1107 • [email protected]

Rare Books HA.com/Books

Modern & Contemporary Art

James Gannon, Ext. 1609 • [email protected]

HA.com/Modern

Joe Fay, Ext. 1544 • [email protected]

Frank Hettig, Ext. 1157 • [email protected]

Space Exploration

Silver & Vertu HA.com/Silver Tim Rigdon, Ext. 1119 • [email protected] Karen Rigdon, Ext. 1723 • [email protected]

HA.com/Space John Hickey, Ext. 1264 • [email protected] Michael Riley, Ext. 1467 • [email protected]

Texana HA.com/Historical

Texas Art HA.com/TexasArt Atlee Phillips, Ext. 1786 • [email protected]

Vintage & Contemporary Photography HA.com/ArtPhotography Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 • [email protected] Rachel Peart, Ext. 1625 • [email protected]

Sandra Palomino, Ext. 1107 • [email protected]

Jewelry

HA.com/Jewelry Jill Burgum, Ext. 1697 • [email protected]

Movie Posters HA.com/MoviePosters

Grey Smith, Ext. 1367 • [email protected] Bruce Carteron, Ext. 1551 • [email protected]

Music & Entertainment Memorabilia HA.com/Entertainment

Margaret Barrett, Ext. 1912 • [email protected] Kristen Painter, Ext. 1149 • [email protected] John Hickey, Ext. 1264 • [email protected] Garry Shrum, Ext. 1585 • [email protected]

Vintage Guitars & Musical Instruments HA.com/Guitar Mike Gutierrez, Ext. 1183 • [email protected] Isaiah Evans, Ext. 1201 • [email protected]

Natural History HA.com/NaturalHistory

David Herskowitz, Ext. 1610 • [email protected]

Numismatics Coins – United States HA.com/Coins Leo Frese, Ext. 1294 • [email protected] David Mayfield, Ext. 1277 • [email protected] Jessica Aylmer, Ext. 1706 • [email protected] Win Callender, Ext. 1415 • [email protected] Chris Dykstra, Ext. 1380 • [email protected] Sam Foose, Ext. 1227 • [email protected] Jim Jelinski, Ext. 1257 • [email protected]

Timepieces HA.com/Timepieces Jim Wolf, Ext. 1659 • [email protected]

Wine

HA.com/Wine Frank Martell, Ext. 1753 • [email protected] Poppy Davis, Ext. 1559 • [email protected]

Services

Appraisal Services HA.com/Appraisals Meredith Meuwly, Ext. 1631• [email protected]

Corporate & Institutional Collections/Ventures Karl Chiao, Ext. 1958 • [email protected]

Credit Department Marti Korver, Ext. 1248 • [email protected] Eric Thomas, Ext. 1241 • [email protected]

Media & Public Relations Noah Fleisher, Ext. 1143 • [email protected]

Trusts & Estates HA.com/Estates Mark Prendergast, Ext. 1632 • [email protected] Karl Chiao, Ext. 1958 • [email protected] Shaunda Fry, Ext. 1159 • [email protected]

Bob Marino, Ext. 1374 • [email protected] Mike Sadler, Ext. 1332 • [email protected] Beau Streicher, Ext. 1645 • [email protected]

Rare Currency HA.com/Currency Len Glazer, Ext. 1390 • [email protected] Allen Mincho, Ext. 1327 • [email protected] Dustin Johnston, Ext. 1302 • [email protected] Michael Moczalla, Ext. 1481 • [email protected] Jason Friedman, Ext. 1582 • [email protected] Brad Ciociola, Ext. 1752 • [email protected]

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HA.com/WorldCoins Cristiano Bierrenbach, Ext. 1661 • [email protected]

Corporate Officers

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R. Steven Ivy, Co-Chairman James L. Halperin, Co-Chairman Gregory J. Rohan, President Paul Minshull, Chief Operating Officer Todd Imhof, Executive Vice President Leo Frese, Managing Director-Beverly Hills Kathleen Guzman, Managing Director-New York

David Michaels, Ext. 1606 • [email protected] Scott Cordry, Ext. 1369 • ScottC@HA

Sports Collectibles

HA.com/Sports Chris Ivy, Ext. 1319 • [email protected] Peter Calderon, Ext. 1789 • [email protected] Derek Grady, Ext. 1975 • [email protected] Mike Gutierrez, Ext. 1183 • [email protected] Lee Iskowitz, Ext. 1601 • [email protected] Mark Jordan, Ext. 1187 • [email protected] Chris Nerat, Ext. 1615 • [email protected] Jonathan Scheier, Ext. 1314 • [email protected]

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Auction Dates September 7-11, 2011 October 13-16, 2011 November 15-16, 2011 December 8-9, 2011 Auction Dates Sept. 7-10 & 12, 2011 January 1-2, 2012 January 10, 2012 Auction Dates Sept. 7-10 & 12, 2011 January 4-9, 2012 Auction Dates September 26, 2011 September 27, 2011 October 22, 2011 October 26, 2011 November 5, 2011 November 5, 2011 November 8, 2011 November 19, 2011 November 19, 2011 December 7, 2011 Auction Dates November 18, 2011 December 5, 2011 December 6, 2011 Auction Dates November 18-19, 2011 Auction Dates August 17-19, 2011 November 10-12, 2011 Auction Dates August 19-21, 2011 October 3-6, 2011 October 21-22, 2011 December 2-4, 2011 December 16-17, 2011 Auction Dates August 21, 2011 September 12, 2011 September 12-14, 2011 September 12-14, 2011 September 16-17, 2011 September 18, 2011 November 12, 2011 November 12, 2011 November 30, 2011 December 8-9, 2011 December 8-9, 2011 March 10, 2012 Spring 2012 Auction Dates November 10-11, 2011 April 26-27, 2012 Auction Dates January 8, 2012 Auction Dates September 23-24, 2011

Consignment Deadline Closed September 2, 2011 October 2, 2011 October 17, 2011 Consignment Deadline Closed November 5, 2011 November 5, 2011 Consignment Deadline Closed November 19, 2011 Consignment Deadline Closed Closed August 19, 2011 August 24, 2011 September 3, 2011 September 3, 2011 September 6, 2011 September 17, 2011 September 17, 2011 October 5, 2011 Consignment Deadline September 17, 2011 September 26, 2011 October 3, 2011 Consignment Deadline September 27, 2011 Consignment Deadline Closed September 27, 2011 Consignment Deadline Closed Closed August 30, 2011 October 10, 2011 October 25, 2011 Consignment Deadline Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed September 21, 2011 September 21, 2011 October 9, 2011 October 17, 2011 October 17, 2011 January 18, 2012 January 12, 2012 Consignment Deadline September 19, 2011 March 5, 2012 Consignment Deadline October 1, 2011 Consignment Deadline Closed

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