201. ORNATE ENGRAVED AND SCULPTED PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE. No serial number. .52 cal., 32" octagonal barrel. The lock is completely covered with extremely fine scroll and vine engraving, with a dog chasing a stag in a forest scene in front of the hammer. The hammer is carved with a dragon head, including gold eyes and has engraving to match the lock. The left side plate is also engraved to match the lock and has a sculpted forest scene with three chamois. The upper tang is likewise engraved, with a sculpted scene of a standing stag and a reclining doe. The rear of the barrel is sculpted on both sides with raised vine and leaf patterns, culminating in a dragon’s head with the nipple in the dragon’s mouth on the hammer side, and a false nipple on the left side. The barrel is inlaid with gold "I.D. MOREITZ, SOHN in LEIPZIG." surrounded by lines in silver, gold and platinum. Each end of the border terminates in gold and silver flowers. The rear of the barrel is inlaid in gold "ENGL: GUSS: STAHL" at rear of the upper three flats. The stock is carved at the wrist with raised vines and leaves containing an auerhahn and squirrel on the right side. The left side carving, which extends all the way to the butt, has a raised carved hunter standing above a dead stag, holding a gun and blowing a hunting horn. The seated dog is looking over his shoulder in the direction that the hunter is looking. Similar vine and leaf engraving extends four inches in front of the triggerguard. The iron patchbox cover has a sculpted leaf border with a forest scene containing a stag and two does. The buttplate, triggerguard, key and swivel escutcheons, forearm tip, ramrod pipes and tip, are Coin silver and either sculpted on the large pieces, or engraved on the small. The iron sling button on the butt is engraved to match the carving on the stock. The front sling is missing. In addition to the sculpted vines on the triggerguard, it is inlaid with a sculpted gilt iron scene of a hunter with a gun leaning against a tree. The screw adjust tang side is present. CONDITION: Excellent overall. The brown on the barrel has some very light surface rust which could be removed without affecting the finish. The stock has a few minor dents and scratches and one long crack through the front escutcheon on the right side of the forearm. 4-42385 FS121 (8,000-12,000)

202. FLINTLOCK JAEGER. No serial number. .52 cal., 20-3/16" swamped octagonal barrel. The barrel, which has a spurious 1694 date, was converted to percussion using a new breech block, and has been since reconverted to flintlock using mismatched parts. The patch box cover is a replacement. The rear stock swivel is missing. The engravings on the various brass mountings do not match each other. CONDITION: Rust brown patina overall, with some live rust at the rear of the barrel and on the lock. Numerous cracks, dents, scratches and repairs on the wood, including much fill around the lockplate. The sling swivels on the triggerguard and forearm are replacements. 4-42391 (1,750-2,750)

203. FLINTLOCK JAEGER. No serial number. .54 cal., 17-3/4" slightly swamped octagonal barrel. No makers marks, probably Central European. The lockplate, buttplate, sideplate and triggerguard are engraved with coarse scrolls. A helmeted head is on the bow of the triggerguard. Fair reconversion with new hammer engraved to match the lockplate. CONDITION: The barrel and lock have an even gray patina with moderate to heavy pitting, except on the new parts. The stock has been repaired with new wood and plastic wood near the buttplate. The rear half of the triggerguard has been replaced and brazed onto the original part. The bore is poor. The lock is functional. 4-42392 FS118 (1,000-2,000)

204. N. STARR MODEL 1816 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69 Flint. Type III 1816 musket, finished bright with 39" barrel possibly cut from the original 42" although the bayonet lug is present on top of the barrel 1-1/4" from the muzzle, three bands with brass sight attached to the front band, standard banana shaped lock with "US" and the maker’s name and a sunburst in front of the hammer and usual markings with the date "1829" behind the hammer, usual proof marks at the breech area, reconverted to flintlock. No serial number. CONDITION: As previously noted, otherwise smooth and clean having been recently polished with scattered fine pitting on the barrel, lock and hammer, the wood is sound, smooth and dark. 4-42963 JL208 (500-800)

205. E. BAKER & SON PATENT BREECH FLINTLOCK CARBINE. Cal. About 54. Unusual little carbine with 25" octagon to round barrel, one-piece full length stock, rotating patent breech with Hall type rising chamber. The chamber, serpentine sideplate, tang, trigger guard and lock are lightly engraved with Arabesque patterns. The chamber has a gold rectangular touch mark with "E. Baker/London" markings and a single gold line at the rear. The lockplate with goose neck hammer is engraved "E. Baker & Son/London". The top flat of the barrel is mounted with a sliding rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards and is marked with the maker’s name and address. These markings appear to be spurious. The forearm is retained with two iron wedges and has escutcheons for a sling loop with engraved iron nosecap and flared ramrod guide. The buttstock has a moderate cheekpiece with an engraved sling stud and smooth iron buttplate. CONDITION: As noted, the metal cleaned to bright with light pitting over the barrel, otherwise unremarkable. The buttstock, with most of an old restoration has a crack through the wrist and otherwise usual handling and use marks. The wood, from the breech forward, appears to be original with generous amounts of original bright varnish. Brilliant shiny bore, sound mechanics. 4-42965 JL6 (1,000-1,500)

206. AUSTRIAN LORENZ PERCUSSION MUSKET. Cal. 58 Perc. Standard Civil War era percussion musket with 37-3/8" round barrel, front sight/bayonet lug, three iron bands, with sling swivels and button head iron ramrod, iron furniture with cheekpiece one-piece stock, the Serpentine sideplate is hand stamped "SHIP PEARL" in old stamping that has good patina and rust down in the marks. Additional research may show that this musket was a Confederate used piece. CONDITION: Heavy dark brown attic patina with crusty rust over the barrel and trigger guard, particularly heavy in the nipple and chamber areas. The stock is cracked around the lockplate with nicks, scratches and dings overall, missing the rear sight. Also missing the lower tang screw and the upper tang screw will not engage the trigger guard. 4-42961 JL209 (500-1,500)

207. SPANISH DOUBLE BARREL SNAPHUNCE SHOTGUN. Cal. About 14 bore. Very early shotgun with 33-1/2" octagon to round barrels, two iron ramrod guides and engraved iron nosepipe with original iron rammer. The locks are dainty banana shaped with ball finials and gold touch marks, gold touch marks also on the top flat of each barrel. The bottom edge of the locks are hand engraved "E.N. Eibar". The trigger guard is iron, wide at the trigger bow with gold touch mark and fancy plume shaped finial. The one-piece stock has a relief carved comb with iron heel plate. CONDITION: Good to very good, the barrels are sound, refinished with scattered heavy pitting, wood is possibly an old replacement, retaining most of an old refinish with a replaced sliver at the left barrel channel and a minor spot of fill in front of the left lock, a small crack in front of the right lock. Excellent mechanics. 4-42966 JL5 (750-1,250)

208. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1808 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. .69 cal., 42" barrel. Dated 1812 on rear of lock plate and butt plate tang. The top jaw screw is a replacement, but it appears to be an original flintlock. CONDITION: Suffers greatly from poor storage with live rust overall. Stock has minor age cracks, but is still solid. The bore is poor. Mechanically good. 4-42444 FS60 (800-1,500)

209. *COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER. Ser 205170, caliber .38/40, 7 ½" round barrel. Factory letter shows shipment to McCung & Co. Knoxville, TN, Feb 19, 1903. 98 Bisley Target revolvers were made in this caliber. NOTE: Factory letter states the caliber is 45 Cal. rather than 38-40. CONDITION. Appears that it may have been built over into a flat top, possibly factory? Of course refinished and retains most of the blue finish overall, 98% bright blue on hammer. The grips are sharp. The bore and action are excellent. 4-41187 (2,500-4,500)

210. * COLT PRE-WAR FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. Blue and case colored with 7-1/2" barrel having a rolled marking "Colt Frontier Six Shooter 44-40", Rampant Colt black composition grips. Ser. 347928. CONDITION: Very good, the barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 90% strong bright original blue, thin on the left side of the barrel with a small strip of fine surface pitting. The cylinder also retains about 90% blue, slightly dull on the surface, bright in the flutes. The frame retains about 20% case colors, brilliant in the sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. The hammer retains 75-80% bright colors, the grips are excellent showing only minor diamond point wear, excellent bright shiny bore. 4-42808 JL287 (3,000-5,000) Ambrose Collection

211. ENGRAVED COLT POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS. Ser. 335524. .32/20 cal., 4" barrel. Sparse scroll engraving on frame, barrel and cylinder. The ivory grips have the silver Colt escutcheons at the top, but no serial number inside. CONDITION: 90% blue on barrel with much holster wear at the muzzle. 96% blue on frame and cylinder with holster wear at the front. The grips, bore and action are excellent. Comes with a Heiser/Denver holster. 4-42319 FS8 (1,000-1,500)

212. * COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. Late 2nd generation, blue and case colored, 5-1/2" barrel, with eagle and rampant colt black composition grips. Accompanied by its original wood grain one-piece foam lined box. Ser. 69743SA. CONDITION: Pristine new, appears to be unfired with only the hint of a drag line around the cylinder. The trigger guard has a purple cast instead of dark blue, but appears to be absolutely original to this revolver. 4-42817 JL278 (1,200-1,500) Ambrose Collection

213. * COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Spcl. Early 3rd Generation, blue and case colored with 7-1/2" barrel, eagle rampant Colt black composition grips. Accompanied by its original wood grain one-piece foam lined box. Ser. 99281SA. CONDITION: Pristine new, unfired, unturned, retaining virtually all its original blue and brilliant case colors, box is good. 4-42820 JL277 (900-1,200) Ambrose Collection

214. *COLT BISLEY REVOLVER. Ser 197155, caliber .38/40, 4 ¾" round barrel. Factory letter shows shipment to J.F. Schmelzer, Kansas City, KS, June 25, 1900. The gun has been completely refinished with new grips added. An old business card folded inside the grips reads "I, Emmett McCamles, own this Colt 38-40. Ser. 197155 traded from W M White of Olatha, Kansas. The first owner was a policeman now dead, a friend of Mr. White's. I am, this 19th day of August, 1937 34 years old and live at 130 East 65 Terrace K.C. MO." CONDITION. Retains most of the silver plating overall but the gold wash has worn off of the backstrap, triggerguard and ejector rod housing. About half of the gold remains on the hammer. The stag grips are very good. The bore and action are fine. 4-41189 FS105 (500-1,000)

215. J.R. COOPER DRAGOON SIZED PEPPERBOX. Cal. 50 Perc. Five shot 3-1/2" barrel cluster with raised fluted ribs, German silver round action with 2-piece smooth walnut grips, ring trigger. The left side of the action is fitted with a sliding safety lock. The German silver is all engraved with fine Arabesque patterns covering 60-70% of the surface, the maker’s name is in a riband on the left side, the muzzle edges of the barrels are also lightly engraved. CONDITION: Very good plus, the barrels retain traces of original blue, being mostly a gray/blue patina with one or two nicks and a scratch. The receiver and grips are excellent, one nipple is broken and the hand spring is broken. 8-86860 (1,500-2,000)

216. BLANCH & SON PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX WITH DISPLAY BOX. 2-5/8" barrels. The action and hammer are fully engraved. The trigger guard and cap box are sparsely engraved. The lid for the cap box is broken off at the hinge. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be unfired. 90% fading case hardening on the action and hammer, 90% blue on the trigger guard and barrel groove. The nipples retain almost all of their original straw color. The display box is simply constructed of pine and has a glass lid. There is some cracking and losses to the varnish. 4-42439 FS30 (1,500-2,500)

217. *SMITH & WESSON 3rd MODEL LADYSMITH REVOLVER. Ser. 18510. .22 cal., 3-1/2" barrel. CONDITION: 50% blue mixed with light surface rust and pitting on frame and barrel, traces of blue on the cylinder. 50% varnish on the grips, heavily worn top and bottom. The bore is good. Mechanically fine. 4-42409 FS4 (400-600)

218. CHICAGO PALM PISTOL. Cal. 32 Extra Short. Nickel finish with 1-3/4" barrel, gutta percha side panels and grip panel, maker’s name around the center escutcheon. Accompanied by two original rounds of ammunition, head stamped "U.M.C./Protector". Accompanied by copies of articles from November 1978, Arms Gazette Magazine, and pages from another magazine, all regarding the Protector Palm Pistols. Ser. 3520. CONDITION: Very good plus, retains about 95% original nickel turning dull, excellent gutta percha panels turned brown, the hammer spring is a modern replacement that works very well, strong dark bore. The ammunition is very good, one round has a dud primer, the other is all original. 4-42812 JL305 (600-900) Ambrose Collection

219. *REMINGTON ARMS - U.M.C.CO.ILION, N.Y." DOUBLE DERRINGER. Ser. 1035. .41 RF cal., 3" barrels. CONDITION: 40% blue on barrel. Strong traces on the sides of the frame. The grips are worn smooth in spots. The left hinge is cracked. 4-42411 FS7 (250-500)

220. CASED TINY BELGIAN FOLDING TRIGGER PINFIRE REVOLVER. Cal. 22 Pinfire. Tiny, dainty lady’s pinfire revolver with 2" octagon to round barrel, 6-shot cylinder with tiny ivory grips, the cylinder, frame and three flats of the barrel are engraved with gold and silver inlaid lines. Accompanied by its original wood and leather case with purple velvet lining having a tiny hinged lid ammunition compartment. CONDITION: Good to very good, retains 10-15% original blue in sheltered areas with the balance a silvery patina, the grips are excellent and the case is very good. Mechanics need attention, broken trigger spring and sear problems. 4-42259 JL306 (300-500)

221. IDENTIFIED UNION INFANTRY CAPTAIN’S CIVIL WAR FROCK COAT: CAPTAIN VOLNEY A. GRAY, COMPANY E, 9TH REGIMENT, MAINE INFANTRY VOLUNTEERS WITH ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS. The frock coat is single breasted of dark blue wool having a 9-button front with functional cuffs, and one button on each sleeve. There are ten coat-sized infantry eagle buttons remaining on the coat and each cuff. All were manufactured by D. Evans & Co. / Attleboro, Mass." The interior is lined in dark green polished cotton with heavy quilting to breast, shoulders and sides. A pocket is present in each tail and a single pocket is present on the left breast. The collar stands 1-1/4" high and the sleeves are 8-3/4" wide at the elbow. The coat is accompanied by Gray’s pair of Smith patent Captain of Infantry stamped metal shoulder straps. Accompanying the coat is Gray’s discharge, dated July 13, 1865 from the 9th Maine Infantry. Also, Gray’s commission as First Sergeant of the 9th Maine Infantry, dated September 5, 1864, and an 1866 dated letter to Gray from Magnolia, North Carolina. The letter is from an acquaintance named F.A. Newbury whom Gray met while on duty there and expresses remembrance and feelings of kindness for Gray’s protection while acting in his official capacity. Finally, the grouping is accompanied by Gray’s 1864 pocket diary which is completed in period pencil for the period Friday, January 1, 1864 through December 31, 1864. A transcript of the diary accompanies the group. Gray saw service in Virginia, the Battle of Cold Harbor, Bermuda Hundred, Malvern Hill, and North Carolina. CONDITION: The frock coat is excellent with a couple of small pinholes here and there. Buttonholes are slightly tattered, three buttons are missing, the shoulder straps detached, and the interior excellent with light wear. The accompanying papers are in very good condition. The letter is separated at folds, the diary is tattered and a bit water stained. 4-42376 CW47 (4,000-6,000)

222. SUPERB INDIAN WAR PERIOD BRIGADIER GENERAL’S UNIFORM FROCK COAT, PANTS, CHAPEAU, EPAULETS AND WAIST BELT. This unidentified grouping consists of a brigadier general’s dark blue wool uniform frock coat being double breasted with 16 buttons on the breast, arranged in groups of two with velvet cuffs and collar. The interior is lined in green polished cotton with heavy quilting on breast and striped white linen sleeve lining. The buttons are U.S. staff officer-style manufactured by "Scoville." The pants are black wool officer’s pants with button fly front and white linen upper body lining. There is an adjusting buckle in the rear and two buttoned front flap pockets. The pants are hemmed and have an unbleached linen lining to the bottom four inches. The uniform is accompanied by a pair of brigadier general dress epaulets of gilt cloth, each with a single silver embroidered star. The chapeau is of beaver felt, measuring 5" tall with a black ribbon rosette and a gilt cloth applique with a staff officer’s button and spread winged eagle insignia. An ostrich plum is sewn across the top. The interior label reads: "Pettibone Mfg. Co. / Society / Military & Band / Goods / 268 & 270 Main St. Cin. O." The chapeau is housed in a Japanned tin case with the Pettibone maker’s label. The waist belt is of red Russian leather with three sewn stripes of gilt cloth, two sword straps, and a matching 1851 eagle belt plate of high quality. This group is accompanied by a reproduction buff sash. CONDITION: Very good overall. The frock coat and pants are in excellent condition with no mothing, but edge wear to the velvet collar. The chapeau is very good with wear to the bottom edge and light discoloration. The exterior of the tin case is scratched. The epaulets are worn and show heavy use and the waist belt is a bit tattered with some separation to the gilt cloth decoration. 4-42438 (8,500-10,000)

223. CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX AND BELT. The box is marked "L.S. BAKER / NEW.YORK" on the inner flap. The plain brass eagle plate and catch are mounted on a rough leather belt. CONDITION: The exterior black finish of the pouch is crazed and worn. The key for the plate is missing. The tin containers are still bright. The belt is generally good, but slightly cracked. 4-42365 FS24 (300-600)

225. REMINGTON ZOUAVE RIFLE WITH BAYONET. Cal. 58 Perc. Standard Zouave, 33" round barrel, pinched front sight with saber bayonet lug on the right side, "1863" dated lockplate and breech, the barrel and lockplate with usual markings. Two good cartouches on the left flat with "DO 440" stamped over the breech area. The bayonet with 20" Yaghtahan blade and brass handle is unmarked except for a small proof on the left ricasso and inspector initials on the brass. Patchbox contains the worn but original, extra nipple. CONDITION: Rifle is excellent, barrel retains 94-96% strong original blue, the lockplate and hammer about 80% fading case colors, the brass has a lovely smooth medium patina, the wood is sound and retains about 90% of its original finish with scattered light handling and storage marks. The bayonet blade has some light surface discoloration with a coating of old dried oil, the brass handle a dark mustard patina, the sheath is dry and flexed with a crease in the middle, the sewn seam is open, and the brass has a dark brown patina. 4-43128 JL339 (3,000-4,000)

226. COLT 1861 SPECIAL MUSKET. Cal. 58 Perc. Civil War production with the lockplate and breech dated "1864", 40" round barrel, three bands with tulip head ramrod, finished bright. One-piece walnut stock with two sharp cartouches on the left flat. CONDITION: Excellent, all the metal retains most of the bright metal polish, with some light wrench marks near the chamber area and fine pitting around the nipple area with one or two small scattered spots of fine pitting over the barrel. The stock is crisp with various small nicks, scratches and bruises and one large 1/2" x 1/2" gouge in the toe. Excellent mechanics. 4-43117 JL338 (2,000-2,500)

227. HANNOVERIAN FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL. Ser. 85. .68 cal., 11-1/2" rifled barrel. The assembly number for the pistol is "No 4" and the stock is "No 50." A German book showing this pistol accompanies the lot. CONDITION: The pistol is very good, with light patina mixed with light pitting on the lock. The wood has normal dents and dings. The shoulder stock is very dark, with heavy dark patina on the metal parts. A custom walnut stand has been made to display the gun. 4-43078 FS188 (2,000-4,000)

228. RARE FLOBERT-STYLE PERCUSSION PISTOL WITH SHOULDER STOCK. No serial number, but this was pistol number two of a set. 5mm, 8-7/16" octagonal barrel. The frame, hammer, triggerguard and buttplate are ornately engraved with scrolls. The triggerguard has a helmeted head and the frame has a walking knight in armor. Single set trigger. Very unusual to find this style target pistol in percussion. CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% bright brown finish on the barrels. The balance of the metal is finished in the white, and all surfaces are bright. The wood shows minor signs of handling, but is excellent. 4-43099 FS190 (750-1,500)

229. GERMAN MODEL 1842 PISTOL WITH SHOULDER STOCK. Ser. 273. .58 cal., 9-1/2" round barrel. The lock is marked "KONIGLICH / WURTTB. FABRIK." Issue marks on the tang of the buttplate. CONDITION: All metal parts have been polished. The stock has been cracked through the attaching bracket and at the front of the lockscrew. The bore is pitted. Mechanically good. 4-43106 FS187 (1,000-2,000)

230. VERY FINE KUCHENREUTER FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH SHOULDERSTOCK. No serial number. .48 cal., 10-5/8" ribbed barrel marked "IOH,, IAC,, KUCHENREUTER" on the top rib. Three of his gold cartouches are stamped in the flats at the rear of the barrel. Silver wire inlay join these two sections of the barrel. The stock is attached to a keyed slot on the back of the grip. The stock is decorated with raised carving of vines and flowers and incised lines. The buttstock has only incised lines, including a false buttplate and screws. A plated brass plug for the key way is in the patchbox on the stock. CONDITION: 50% blue on the barrel with most loss in the area of the silver inlay, which somebody probably polished. The plain brass mounts retain about half of a gilt finish. The unmarked lockplate, tang and folding rear sight are polished bright. The ramrod is possibly a replacement. The front inch-and-a-half of the stock was broken off and professionally repaired using the original wood. The stock has numerous dents on the right side. A custom walnut stand has been made to display the gun. The bore is very good. The action, including the single set trigger, is fine. 4-43079 FS186 (2,500-5,000)

231. PILL LOCK SHOTGUN WITH FORSYTH MARKINGS. No serial number. 16 ga., 30-1/2" damascus barrels. The "FORSYTH & Co / PATENT" markings engraved on the lock and inlaid in gold on the barrel rib were added at the same time the incorrect priming scent bottle was added. The firing angles and shape of the hammers are incorrect. CONDITION: The barrels have been re-browned over light pitting and scratches. Some of the gold bands on the breech of the barrel are missing. The wood has been professionally refinished. 4-42967 FS163 (1,500-3,000)

232. EXTEMELY FINE PAIR OF DOUBLE BARREL FRENCH FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. No serial number. .58 cal., 8" barrels. The markings on the lock are very faint, each right lock is marked "Simon / Mo ...," the left locks are marked "A Saint / Etiene." The barrels are decorated with gold damascened flowers, vines and leaves. There is a long-legged bird at the rear of each barrel, also in gold. The stocks are carved with vines and flowers at the rear of the barrel tang. The locks, triggerguards and butt caps are lightly engraved. CONDITION: 30% bright blue remains on the barrel, most along the rib. The rest of the metal is bright with some wear due to polishing and cleaning. The stocks are fine, with some minor scratches and dents. There is a long sliver missing along the top of the forearm on one. The bores are lightly pitted. Mechanically good. 4-43017 FS161 (3,000-6,000)

233. COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER ISSUED TO NEW YORK SIGNAL CORPS. Cal. 45 Colt. Standard Cavalry revolver with 7-1/2" barrel, blue and case colored finish, "US" on the left side of the frame, one-piece wood grips with cartouches visible on both sides and the left grip dated "1891". The right side of the grip is stamped with crossed signal flags, surmounted by a "2" over "N.Y." at the bottom and the number "39" below that. The bottom of the butt also stamped "2 / SC / 39". Ser. 140265. CONDITION: All matching numbered, "RAC" inspected with a "K" sub-inspector on the butt and barrel. This is a very good example and retains a good amount of original finish. The barrel retains 75-80% thin blue, bright and strong in sheltered areas and brilliant under the ejector rod housing. The cylinder retains a dark plum patina on the surface with bright blue in the flutes, the frame retains a very conservative estimate of 25-35% bright case colors in sheltered areas with silvered case hardening elsewhere turning dark. A conservative estimate of finish remaining on the trigger guard and backstrap would be 30-40% blue, thin on the front and backstrap. The grips are sound with worn edges and minor nicks and dings. Excellent bright bore, excellent screws that retain generous amounts of original blue. Mechanics need attention, timing slightly off. A rare marked Colt in good, desirable condition. 4-43121 JL362 (12,500-17,500)

234. COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. Standard artillery single action with 5-1/2" barrel, early script barrel address, case colored frame marked on the left side "US", one-piece wood grips, with the outline of a cartouche on the left side and the number "149" at the frame on the right side. Usual mixed numbers, the barrel is numbered "3934", the trigger guard "10440" with "Ainsworth" inspector mark, the backstrap "1554", the cylinder "5931" with "DFC" inspector mark. The frame is numbered "120823" with "DFC" inspector mark. CONDITION: Excellent, retains most of its arsenal reworked finish with 96-98% bright barrel blue, 75% ejector rod housing blue, 80% cylinder blue, about 90% faded and thin case colors on the frame and hammer, brilliant in sheltered areas. The frame screws retain most of their original high polish blue, the trigger guard and backstrap retain about 90% original finish, thin and lined on the backstrap and butt. The grips are sound, retaining most of a sanded refinish, done at the arsenal, which almost obliterated the cartouche. Excellent strong bore that may clean bright. 4-43126 JL357 (5,000-6,000)

235. MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON. Cal. 44 Perc. Standard 3rd Model Dragoon with 4-screw frame, cut for shoulder stock, 7-1/2" barrel, brass trigger guard with iron backstrap, tiny "US" beneath "Colt’s Patent" with a 3-leaf sight on the top barrel flat. One-piece wood grips with the outline of a cartouche on the left side and vice marks on the right side. Ser. 17444. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including the wedge, the cylinder has been lightly turned and re-browned with some light pitting, the barrel assembly has been artificially aged and all the screws freshened. The frame is a dark brown patina, the hammer screw is a too short replacement and the hammer spring is either broken or out of position. Strong dark bore. 4-43123 (3,500-4,500)

236. COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish, 4-3/4" barrel, 2-line address, with eagle carved pearl grip. Ser. 124820. A good representative black powder revolver. CONDITION: All matching, about good condition, retains 5-10% dull nickel on the back of the frame, otherwise wire wheeled bright finish with scattered pitting, the right grip is smooth pearl, the left with a crude, heavy, carved spread winged eagle. The right grip has a chip at the heel and the left missing a chip at the frame with a couple lines in the middle. Dark worn bore with moderate rifling remaining, action needs timing. 4-43127 JL361 (1,000-1,250)

237. GEORGE HERMAN COPY OF AN ADAM’S PATENT REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Percussion. Blued finish with 5-5/8" ovoid shaped barrel, flat sided frame with "ADAM’S PATENT LONDON" engraved on the top strap with fine border engraving around the sides. 5-shot cylinder, with safety lock on the right side of the frame, one-piece checkered wood grip with metal grip cap and Lanyard ring, bright polished trigger and hammer with rammer and lever attached to the left side of the barrel. The initials "GH" at the front end of the left side, no other markings on the entire revolver. No serial number visible. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 96-97% high luster bright blue with two or three patches of pitting on the barrel and more on the lever, fine surface rust on the cylinder with light spotting on the frame. The front strap with a couple of cleaned spots of rust, excellent grips, bright shiny bore. 4-43125 JL358 (1,500-2,000)

238. INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. Ser. 20186. .22 cal., 3-3/16" octagonal barrel. Completely refinished. "J.L. COLES." is inscribed on the backstrap. The brown leather holster has a name "Carl Muskat." inside the flap. CONDITION: Retains about 95% of the old refinish. The grips are fine, with wear to the high spots. The bore is poor. Mechanically slightly loose. The holster is dry and flaky. The tip of the fastening strap is broken off and missing. 4-43118 FS162 (200-500)

239. COLT 1877 DA THUNDERER REVOLVER. Cal. 41 Colt. Blue and case colored with scarce 6" barrel, bird head rampant Colt black composition grips. Ser. 156459. CONDITION: Excellent, the barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 95% bright glossy blue with minor muzzle and edge wear. The cylinder retains 92-93% bright blue, slightly faded, the frame retains about all of its original case colors, fading to silver over the top and on the recoil shields, brilliant elsewhere. The trigger guard and backstrap retain 75-80% original blue, thin on the grip frame, the trigger and hammer retain most of their bright niter blue, dull on the face of the trigger and thin on top of the hammer. Excellent bright shiny bore, excellent mechanics. 4-43120 JL360 (2,000-3,000)

240. COLT 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue and case colored with 4-1/2" barrel, case colored frame with bird head rampant Colt black composition grips. Ser. 128060. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, the barrel and cylinder retain 80-90% thin original blue, strong and bright in sheltered areas, the frame retains 70-80% case colors, bright and vivid in sheltered areas with the balance fading to silver. The trigger guard and backstrap retain 25-30% bright blue with the balance silver/gray. Mechanics need attention, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Excellent bright shiny bore, very good grips. 4-43124 (1,000-1,500)

241. * COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 41 Colt. Blue and case colored finish, 4-3/4" barrel with eagle rampant Colt black composition grips. Inside the left grip are the initials "JFW" and another set "FC". Inside the right grip is the name "R. Doble". The grip pin has been replaced with a match stick. Although these grips are not numbered to this revolver, they fit very well and apparently have been with it for the life of the gun. Ser. 239870. CONDITION: Very good, the barrel and cylinder retain 75-80% thin original finish, bright in sheltered areas, the frame 15-20% case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, turned silver and dark elsewhere. The grips show moderate to heavy wear, but are sound with a tiny loss at the left toe. Excellent bright shiny bore. 4-43119 JL356 (1,500-2,000)

242. * COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 WCF. Blue and case colored with 5-1/2" barrel and rampant Colt black composition grips, numbered to this revolver. Ser. 355859. CONDITION: Very good plus, the barrel and ejector rod housing retain 92-94% original finish, thin on the left side, strong and bright on the right side and in the ejector rod housing gullets. There are three or four small spots of fine pitting on the barrel and slightly damaged front sight, the cylinder retains 93-95% original blue, dull on the surface, bright in the flutes. The frame retains 94-96% original case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere, the hammer retains 60-65% bright case colors, very good grips with a chip on the left edge turning chocolate, excellent bright shiny bore. 4-43122 JL355 (1,500-2,000)

257. DOMINON CARTRIDGE COMPANY. .38/40 with picture of Colt Burgess rifle on seal strip. "D.C. CO." head stamp. CONDITION: Label is slightly scuffed and dirty, but still bright. Cartridge is excellent. 4-42830 FS224 (100-300)

258. WINCHESTER .44 HENRY FLAT. Green label, Stetson’s patent. CONDITION: 3 corners are blown on the lid. Label is scuffed and dirty. Cartridges are dirty, but fine. Impressed H head stamp. 4-42830 FS223 (350-700)

259. TWO BOXES .50/70 CARTRIDGES. 1) Winchester, green label containing Remington UMC cartridges. CONDITION: Label badly scuffed, bottom of box oil soaked. 2) Remington UMC, green label. CONDITION: Label almost gone, cartridges corroded and dirty. 4-42830 FS227 (100-200)

260. LOT OF MILITARY CALIBER AMMUNITION. 1) Frankford Arsenal .50/70 carbine, dated 1892. CONDITION: Box still sealed, fine. 2) Frankford Arsenal .30/40. CONDITION: Box still sealed, but one end flap has opened. Label slightly dirty. 3) Frankford Arsenal .38LC, dated 1912. CONDITION: Box sealed, but dirty. 4) Frankford Arsenal .45LC. CONDITION: Box still sealed, but dirty and slightly water stained. 5) Remington UMC .45ACP in half-moon clips. CONDITION: Still sealed, but one end flap has opened and been taped. 6) Winchester .30/06, red label, full patch. CONDITION: Label is good, half the cartridges are corroded. 7) Winchester 6mm, green label, soft point. 17 rounds are reloads, one is fired. CONDITION: Scuffed and oil stained. 8) Winchester .30/03, red label. All reloaded. CONDITION: Label dirty and slightly scuffed. 9) Winchester .30/220, Model 1895, yellow label. CONDITION: Two seams open on lid, one on base. Mixed head stamps and loadings. 10) UMC .30/03, white label. Contains mixed head stamp reloads. CONDITION: Dirty and stained. 4-42830 FS229 (200-500)

261. FIVE BOXES OF 33 WINCHESTER AMMO. 1) One box Winchester, orange box highspeed. CONDITION Varnished box has been taped and repaired. 2) One box Remington Klean Bore. CONDITION: Boxes missing end and tattered. 3) Same. Partial reloads. CONDITION: Boxes missing end and tattered. 4) Same. Mixed head stamps, 19 rounds. CONDITION: Boxes missing end and tattered. 5) Winchester Western reloads. CONDITION: Box scuffed on edges. 4-42830 FS221 (100-200)

262. THREE BOXES WINCHESTER CARTRIDGES. 1) Winchester .40/60, green label top, orange label bottom. CONDITION: Label scuffed and dirty, two seams partially open. 2) Winchester .45/60, green label. CONDITION: Dirty and chipped label. Cartridges are partially corroded. UMC .45/60 containing mixed head stamps, mostly .45/70 reloads. Green label, CONDITION: Badly scuffed, one lid seam open. 4-42830 FS231 (100-200)

263. THREE BOXES OF WINCHESTER .50/110 EXPRESS AMMO. 1) Orange label, with green "STAYNLESS" overstamped. Mixed head stamps with six fired rounds. CONDITION: Large dent on bottom, slight scuff on label. 2) Two boxes, blue label. Marked for "M"" model 1886. CONDITION: One box slightly scuffed, with ink stain on bottom. Cartridges excellent. One box missing one end of the base, and two seams open on the lid. Label scuffed and dirty. 4-42830 FS226 (300-600)

264. FIVE EMPTY CARTRIDGE BOXES. 1) UMC .40/70 Creedmoor, yellow label. CONDITION: Bottom seam open, slightly dirty. 2) UMC .40/50BN Creedmoor, yellow label. CONDITION: Label torn, seams taped and repaired. 3) UMC .56/46 Spencer, green label. Contains two rounds with no head stamps. CONDITION: Dirty and scuffed. 4) UMC .56/56 Spencer, blue label. CONDITION: Part of bottom missing, several large chips missing. Label has been scribbled on. 5) UMC .40/3-1/4 Sharps, green label. CONDITION: Box is slightly dirty, but still sound. Five cartridges are excellent. 4-42830 FS222 (200-300)

265. TWO BOXES WINCHESTER CARTRIDGES. 1) .45/75, turquoise label for Centennial Model. CONDITION: Slightly scuffed and somewhat dirty. Two ends are partially open on the bottom. 2) .40/82, green label. Containing mixed head stamp reloads. CONDITION: Box dirty, scuffed with partial seam openings on the top. 4-42830 FS230 (100-200)

266. TWO BOXES OF .41LC AMMO. 1)Winchester, green label, showing picture of Colt Lightning revolver. CONDITION: Label slightly scuffed, otherwise very good. Cartridges fine. 2) Remington, green label. CONDITION: Label slightly scuffed. "X" on both ends. 4-42830 FS225 (150-300)

267. BOX OF .44 COLT CARTRIDGES BY WINCHESTER. Green label with orange band. CONDITION: Label is slightly dirty with some tiny chips on the edge. Two seams have been repaired on the lid, cartridges are very clean. 4-42830 FS234 (125-250)

268. LARGE LOT OF RIFLE CARTRIDGES. 1) Winchester .32WS, orange label. CONDITION: Scuffed and dirty. 2) UMC .38/55, mixed head stamps, mostly reloads. CONDITION: Orange label scuffed and torn. 3) Winchester .32WS, red label. CONDITION: Still sealed, but poor end seams are open. Label scuffed and torn. 4) Peter’s .35WCF, orange label. CONDITION: Label scuffed and chipped, box dirty. 5) Winchester .35WCF, orange label. Six rounds plus reloads. CONDITION: Label badly scuffed. Three edges open. 6) Winchester 405, red label with "STAYNLESS" overprinted in yellow. CONDITION: Slightly scuffed and chipped. Cartridge good. 7) Winchester .32WS, orange label. CONDITION: Scuffed and dirty, bottom seam open. 8) UMC .38/55, green label. 8 rounds plus reloads. CONDITION: Badly scuffed and very dirty. 9) Winchester .30/30, orange label. CONDITION: Very good, with only slight scuffs. 10) Winchester .38/55, red label. Mixed head stamps and reloads. CONDITION: Box good with slight scuffing. 11) UMC .38/55, blue label. Mixed head stamps and reloads. CONDITION: Label is dirty, seams are split. 12) Winchester .32/40, red label. Mixed head stamps and reloads. CONDITION: Generally clean. 13) Winchester .35 Remington, orange label. CONDITION: Label dirty and chipped, two seams have been repaired. 14) Winchester .32WCF, green label. CONDITION: Box is warped, label is slightly scuffed. 15) Winchester .25/20, green label. CONDITION: Slightly scuffed and dirty. 4-42830 FS233 (200-400)

269. FIVE BOXES OF RIFLE AMMUNITION. 1) UMC .45/60, green label. CONDITION: Label slightly scuffed, with minor chipping on edges, ends taped. 2) Peter’s .38/56, orange label. Mostly reloads. CONDITION: Label is scuffed and chipped, top has been taped. 3) Winchester .38/56, green label box containing empty shells of various calibers. CONDITION: Chipped and stained. 4) Winchester .38/56, yellow label. Contains fired cases and reloads. CONDITION: Ends missing from top, remaining label dirty and scuffed. 5) Winchester .38/56, yellow label. Various head stamps and reloads. CONDITION: Scuffed with torn, repaired seams. 4-42830 FS235 (100-200)

270. MISCELLANEOUS AMMO AND BBs. 1) Box Browning 12 ga. 45 power black shells. CONDITION: Excellent. 2) Two boxes Remington .22 Winchester automatic. CONDITION: Slight edge wear, otherwise fine. 3) Remington .22 short rocket cartridges. CONDITION: Box has been bent. 4) UMC 35 Stevens short, red label. CONDITION: Dirty and scuffed, different head stamps, all UMC, in box. 5) Western .22 Winchester auto. Blue and yellow label. CONDITION: Dirty and scuffed. 6) Western .22WRF, blue and yellow box. CONDITION: Edges scuffed, slightly dirty. 7) Winchester .22WRF, blue and yellow box. CONDITION: Dirty and slightly scuffed. 8) One box UMC .22 long CONDITION: No top. 9) Fifteen tubes of BBs, various makers. CONDITION: All fine. 4-42830 FS232 (100-200)

271. LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS .40 CAL AMMUNITION 1) Peters .40/65, 16 rounds. CONDITION: Oil stained box and label missing. 2) Peters .40/65, orange label. Box still sealed. CONDITION: Label slightly dirty, but very good. 3) Peters .40/65, contains various head stamps and reloads. 19 rounds. CONDITION: Label dirty, one end torn and missing the tabs. 4) Peter’s .40/65. Box contains various head stamps fired shells and reloads. CONDITION: Taped, stained and scuffed. 5) Winchester .40/70BN, green label. CONDITION: Box badly oil stained and very scuffed. 4-42830 FS237 (100-200)

272. LOT OF FIVE BOXES OF SAVAGE CARTRIDGES. 1) .32/40, red label. Black powder loadings contains miscellaneous head stamps and reloads. CONDITION: Slight scuff to top, side labels are dirty. Ends on top have been taped. 2) .32 WSSA head stamps, 3 fired rounds. CONDITION: Very good. Box is slightly dirty. 3) .30/30, red box. SA head stamps. CONDITION: Scuffs and edge wear, some minor chips on end labels. 4) .250-3000, red label. Box wrapped in plastic. CONDITION: Excellent. 5) .250-3000, red box. Contains fired brass, seven with SA head stamps, 13 with Peters. CONDITION: Dirty and scuffed with much edge wear. 4-42830 FS236 (100-200)

273. LOT OF 5 WINCHESTER PICTURE CARTRIDGE BOXES. 1) .32 S&W short, green label with S&W 1-1/2 SA revolver. CONDITION: Badly chipped label, one blown corner on the box, but generally good. 2) Green label .38 S&W with picture of S&W New Model Baby Russian. CONDITION: Fine. 3) Green label .32 S&W short with picture of S&W Double Action Revolver. CONDITION: Slightly scuffed, but still bright. 4) Red label .38 S&W long with picture of Double Action Model. CONDITION: Very dark, but no wear. 5) Maroon label .38 S&W with picture of Double Action Model. CONDITION: Slightly oil soaked with minor chipping. 4-42830 FS251 (150-300)

274. TWO BOXES WINCHESTER .44/40. 1) Green label with cartridge on top and Model 1873 carving on seal. CONDITION: Top label scuffed and soiled. Seven seams open. 2) Same. CONDITION: Label badly faded, several seams open and some parts loose. Partial box (38). 4-42830 FS239 (100-200)

275. LOT OF 5 BOXES PISTOL AMMUNITION. 1) Dairt .45ACP, submachine gun loads. CONDITION: Slightly scuffed, but generally very good. 2) Winchester .42/40, red label. CONDITION: Taped and varnished. 3) Winchester .45 auto rim, red and blue box. CONDITION: Fine. 4) Remington UMC .44/40, green label with cartridge. CONDITION: Box still sealed. Label slightly scuffed, box very dirty. 5) Peter’s .44/40, white label with red P. Mixed head stamps and loads. CONDITION: Scuffed and dirty, one corner blown. 4-42830 FS252 (100-200)

276. LOT OF WINCHESTER SLR AMMO. 1) Two boxes Remington .351 SLR. 2) Two boxes Peter’s .351 SLR. 3) Three boxes of Winchester .401 SLR, one with 10 rounds. 4) One Remington UMC, white label. 5) Winchester .401 SLR, 39 rounds. CONDITION: All are tattered and missing pieces. 4-42830 FS253 (100-200)

277. LOT OF LARGE RIFLE CARTRIDGES. 1) Winchester .45/70, blue box. 18 rounds, mixed head stamps and reloads. CONDITION: Stained and scraped, some seams open. 2) Winchester .33WCF, containing Remington UMC reloads. CONDITION: Scuffed and torn. 3) Winchester .348, blue and yellow box. CONDITION: Corners frayed and torn, otherwise good. 4) Winchester .38/55, blue and yellow box. CONDITION: Slightly dirty, but still sound. 5) Winchester 8mm Mauser, blue and yellow box. CONDITION: Penciled price has been marked on one side, otherwise good. 6) Same. 12 rounds. CONDITION: Same. 7) Peter’s .375 H&H magnum, blue and red box. CONDITION: Slight stains and scuffs. 8) Winchester .375 H&H magnum, blue and yellow box. CONDITION: Fine. 9) Winchester .405, blue and red box. CONDITION: Scuffed and torn. 4-42830 FS238 (200-400)

278. LOT OF FIVE BOXES OF GAME GETTER CARTRIDGES. (1) Winchester green label with orange band with cartridge on the top marked "44 Game Getter Shot" and "Adapted to Marble ‘Game Getter’ Rifles", black powder. Full, sealed, excellent. (2) Winchester red label with red band 44 Smokeless shot cartridges with the same legend as (1). Open, full, with small copper primers, scuffed edges, slightly chipped label, very good. (3) Peters 44 C.F. Shot Cartridges for Winchester, Marlin & Colt rifles. 2-piece box, green, white and red label, about 15 cartridges, open, soiled, faded, missing part of the label and part of the band, box is sound, ammunition is good. (4) Remington Kleanbore Dog Bone, one-piece box, marked "44 Game Getter Round Ball". Full, crisp ammunition, soiled box, fuzzed edges, one end flap detached. (5) Remington UMC 2-piece round corner buff colored marked "44 Shot Long Shell Smokeless". Open, containing about 47 rounds of 44XL ammo with red paper sabot. Not original ammunition for this box. Box is very soiled with scuffed edges, ammunition is excellent. 4-42830 JL377 (300-500) Ambrose Collection

279. LOT OF MOSTLY RIM FIRE AMMUNITION. 1) Remington UMC .22 short, green dog bone box. CONDITION: Box is unglued with some split seams and scuffs on corners. 2) Remington Klenbore .32 long. CONDITION: Slight scuffs, price written on bottom. 3) Winchester .32 long Staynless, red label. CONDITION: Still sealed, but slightly scuffed. 4) Winchester .32 long, red and yellow box. CONDITION: Slightly stained and scuffed. 5) Winchester .32 long, green label, Stetson’s patent. CONDITION: Lid has been torn on the side and taped. Label slightly dirty. 6) UMC .38 short, blue label. CONDITION: Box is scuffed, one corner of the label is torn. 7) UMC 38 long, green label. CONDITION: Fine, with only slight scuffing. 8) Peter’s .38 short, red and green box. CONDITION: Slightly scuffed and stained. One edge open. 9) Remington UMC .38 short Colt, red label on UMC box. CONDITION: Still sealed, corners of box show some wear. Slightly dirty. 10) Winchester .32 S&W short, red label with picture of S&W revolver. CONDITION: Very dirty, all seams on lid taped. 4-42830 FS241 (200-400)

280. LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS RIFLE AMMUNITION. 1) Winchester .38/70, green label. 16 rounds. CONDITION: Label badly scuffed, box dirty. 2) US .45/70, orange label. CONDITION: Scuffed and chipped, but generally clean. 3) Winchester .38/72. Box is plastic wrapped. CONDITION: Slight scuffs, but appears to be fine. 4) Same. 17 rounds. CONDITION: One large chip off top label, otherwise very good. 5) Remington .40/82, green box. Mixed head stamps and reloads. CONDITION: Fair. 6) Winchester .25/25 Steven’s, orange label. Two reloads. CONDITION: Label very good, box dirty. 4-42830 FS240 (150-300)

281. LOT OF 3 TRAPDOOR BAYONETS. 1 Rock Island hanger and 2 Watervliet hangers. CONDITION: 1) blade and scabbard, excellent, retaining most of the blue. Hanger dry and chipped. 2) 75% blue, mixed with light surface rust. Hanger is dry and chipped. 3) 40% blue on blade and scabbard, 20% on socket. Two small dents in scabbard. Hanger is dry and chipped. 4-42836 FS194 (150-300)

282. U.S. TRAPDOOR TROWEL BAYONET. The leather covered scabbard is for the Model 1868, and is slightly oversized for this bayonet. CONDITION: Bayonet retains most of the original finish, with minor spots of surface rust. The scabbard has one area of wear at the top and some splits, also at the top. The hanger is chipped and dry. 4-42836 FS196 (200-400)

283. LOT OF 5 EUROPEAN BAYONETS. 1) F.W. Holler / Solingen for G98. 14-1/2" wide blade, metal scabbard. CONDITION: Blade is bright and has numerous spots of light surface rust and pitting. The hilt and scabbard have a rust brown patina with light to moderate pitting and some minor dents on the scabbard. The leather hanger is badly frayed and has several repaired breaks. 2) Czech upside down blade with WaA86 stamped on scabbard. CONDITION: Edge has been sharpened and sides of blade cleaned. Light surface rust on hilt. 50% blue on scabbard with some moderate pitting and scratches from cleaning. 3) NWP / 43 bayonet for Enfield. CONDITION: Poor. Blade is brown and rusty, missing the catch. 4) Socket bayonet for Moisson-Nagant rifle. CONDITION: 40% blue, mixed with moderate to heavy pitting. 5) 8-1/4" Remington bayonet for Model 1903 rolling block. CONDITION: 90% dull blue on blade, mixed with light pitting and surface rust. The hilt and scabbard have a rust brown patina. The right scale is dented and scarred, the left one is cracked. 4-42836 FS195 (150-250)

284. LOT OF 3 CIVIL WAR SOCKET BAYONETS. One is in a trapdoor scabbard with leather hanger, another is in an Enfield scabbard. The third has no scabbard. CONDITION: All are covered with light to moderate surface rust and pitting. 4-42836 FS197 (200-500)

285. LOT OF 6 20TH CENTURY MILITARY BAYONETS AND ONE EXTRA SCABBARD. 1) Springfield 1913, 16" bright blade with tan canvas scabbard. CONDITION: Blade is bright with scattered light surface blemishes. The hilt retains about 60% of the dull blue. The scales are rough. The scabbard is dirty and frayed. 2) Pal 1943, 15-1/2" Parkerized blade. Green Bakelite scabbard. CONDITION: Generally fine, with some light surface rust mixed with grease on metal parts. Brown plastic scales show no use. 3) Remington 1917, 17" blued blade with rework marks dated 24. Green painted leather scabbard. CONDITION: Fine overall with considerable wear to the paint on the scabbard. 4) Springfield 1899, 11-1/2" bright blade, metal scabbard with metal hanger. CONDITION: Fine. The blade has been cleaned and shows some signs of sharpening. The scales have several dents, some on the right side are deep. The scabbard and hanger retain about 85% of the blue, and there are a few small dents. 5) SMLE bayonet in Krag scabbard. CONDITION: Blade has been sharpened and cleaned, but still has considerable rust. The hilt is rusty. The scabbard is also rusty, and the rivet is loose. 6) UC with 9-7/8" Parkerized blade in green Bakelite scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining most of the finish. 7) U.S.N. MK 2 blue/gray Bakelite scabbard and matching canvas hanger. 4-42836 FS193 (300-600)

286. LOT OF 3 U.S. EDGED WEAPONS. 1) L.F. & C. trench knife. 9-1/4" triangular blade. Stamped steel guard dated 1917. Green painted scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining most of the finish on the knife, 90% on the scabbard with some minor scuffing. 2) A.C. Co. bolo. 10-1/4" blade dated 1918. OG canvas scabbard with leather tip is dated 1917. CONDITION: Blade has been sharpened and cleaned, but still retains 20% blue finish. Polished areas have light pitting. The scabbard is oil stained with many dents to the leather tip. 3) U.S.M.C. bolo. 11-1/2" bright blade. Leather scabbard dated 45. CONDITION: Appears to be unused, but has scattered spots of light surface rust and pitting. The scabbard has numerous shallow dents and scratches. 4-42836 FS192 (200-500)

287. U.S. CARBINE SLING AND BOOT. The boot is marked "ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL" on the reverse and has issue marks "48 / M / 9" on the front. The sling and swivel are not marked by the maker but have several sets of issue marks. CONDITION: The boot is excellent with some wrinkles in the straps and slight separation of the stitching at the bottom. The swivel has an even rust/brown patina. The belt is very good, with overall light cracking. 4-42386 FS191 (250-500)

288. WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 BUTTSTOCK. Standard grade buttstock for high wall or low wall. Uncheckered wrist with straight grain wood and Winchester embossed black composition buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent plus, having been removed from a new gun, retains about 98% strong bright original finish with only minor handling and storage marks. 4-42836 JL332 (500-800) Ambrose Collection

289. LARGE LOT OF BOOKS AND CATALOGS. Including Big Game Hunting by Standard Arms Company, 1910, slightly dirty with some edge wear. A Pocket Guide to the Winchester Model 1890 Rifle by Donald Tusher, 1994, near new. Browning Brothers 1913 catalog, No. 49. CONDITION: Cover is torn and chipped, most pages have corner bends and stains. Winchester catalogs, including: 73, very good with chipping on edges, spine torn, corners bent; 76, cover stained, corners bent, slight staining; 79, badly deteriorated; 82, reprint; 1895, rebound, corners rounded with some stains and tears; 1933, fine; 1920, slight chipping and staining; and 1907 wholesale price list, stained and torn. Four copies of The Arm of Law and Order by Colt; 1930 with price list, fine; 1934, wrinkled from water, but generally clean; 1935, oil stained covers, interior good; Undated small size with brown cover, bent, chipped and stained. Smith & Wesson D3 catalog, 1923, some bends and creases. Smith & Wesson 1929 catalog with letter and price list, fine. Malcolm 1907, folded and stained. Fox 1923 reprint, good. UMC 1899, pages loose, badly stained. Remington: 1913 catalog, taped, stained with some chipping. 1909 catalog, stained, torn spine, chipped corners. 1908 wholesale price list, stained, split spine, folded pages and chips. 1937 price list, badly stained with tears and chips. Fragment of circa 1915 catalog, poor. 4-42836 FS198 (500-1,000)

290. LOT OF WINCHESTER LOADING TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES. 1) Model 1886 tong tool. .45/75 cal. Missing the decapper. CONDITION: Heavily pitted. 2) Same. .45/70 cal. for Berdan primers. Missing the decapper. CONDITION: Gray patina with moderate pits overall. 3) Same. .32/40 cal. CONDITION: 85% blue with one spot of moderate pitting and scattered light pits. 4) Model 1894 .30/40 cal. Missing the decapper. CONDITION: Strong blue on handle and chamber, gray patina with surface rust and pits on body. 5) Same. .38/56 cal. Missing the decapper. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue on handle and chamber, gray patina with moderate pitting on body. 6) Same. .25/35 cal. Missing the decapper. CONDITION: Blue/gray patina overall, with scattered light pitting. 7) Same. .30/30 cal. Missing the decapper. CONDITION: Traces of blue, mostly gray patina. 8) High power tool. .38/56 cal. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue, mostly blue/gray patina. 9) Homemade chamber for unidentified cartridge for Model 1894 handle. 4-42834 FS213 (250-500)

291. WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LOADING SET IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH INSTRUCTIONS. .32/40 cal. with decapping pin. CONDITION: 75% dark finish on tool, 85% on .32/160 mold. The powder measure is for 24 to 26 grains and retains most of the finish inside, and traces outside. The instructions are dirty and folded, but still sound. One end of the lid is missing and four corners have been taped on the inside. There is chipping along the repaired edges, and the picture on top has some scratches. 4-42834 FS212 (200-400)

292. LOT OF THREE LOADING TOOLS AND A BULLET MOLD. 1) Marlin .45 cal. rifle. Ser. 3245. Standard 1881 markings on sprue cutter. Berdan primer. CONDITION: Traces of blue, mostly gray patina with dents, scratches and pits. 2) Ideal .38/56. Missing the decapper pin. CONDITION: Excellent, with scattered spots of light surface rust. 3) Winchester .38WCF tong tool with 1874 patent date. CONDITION: Ground on side and bottom, otherwise deep pitting, with traces of gold paint. 4) Winchester "GOV .50" bullet mold. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina with spots of moderate rust and light pitting. 4-42834 FS209 (150-350)

293. SIX BOXES .44 S&W CARTRIDGES. 1) .44 Special Winchester, blue and red label. Full patch bullets. Purple primers. CONDITION: Slightly dirty, one seam slightly open. 2) Remington, green box. .44 Russian. CONDITION: Very good, with slight scuffing. 3) Remington UMC .44 Russian. CONDITION: Slightly dirty, with edge wear. 4) Western, green label. .44 Russian. Mixed head stamps. CONDITION: Slightly scuffed, still bright. 5) Same. Box still sealed, although one seam is partially open at the bottom. CONDITION: Label is bright. 6) US .44 Russian, blue and orange box. CONDITION: One end flap torn, some edge wear. 4-42830 FS228 (100-200)