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501. ALSOP POCKET REVOLVER. Ser: 2726 4” octagonal barrel, .31 caliber, rosewood grips. CONDITION: Overall fine, retaining 90% blue on loading lever housing, 75% on cylinder and 50% on frame and barrel. Bright casehardening colors on hammer and loading lever. The grips retain about 90% of the original varnish although the right grip has a partial crack through the grip screw. The bore is fine. Mechanically excellent. 4-41229 FS1 (1,500-3,000)

502. REMINGTON BEALS NAVY REVOLVER. Ser 11472, caliber .36, 7Þ “ octagonal barrel, walnut grips. Standard two line marking on top of barrel. CONDITION: Very good with smooth gray patina on barrel, traces of blue in protected places on frame, loading lever and trigger. The grips are fine with wear at high spots and 5 notches filed in left grip, the bore is fine, mechanically tight. 4-41231 FS2 (1,000-2,000)

503. NEPPERHAN POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Ser 2780, .31 caliber, 6” octagonal barrel. Early type with two line “NEPPERHAN / FIREARMS Co” marking on top of barrel. CONDITION: Excellent with 85% of flaky blue overall, bright casehardening on loading lever and hammer, 95% original varnish on grips. There is a tiny chip on top of left grip. The bore is fine, mechanically excellent. 4-41226 FS5 (1,500-3,500)

504. RARE HOODED CYLINDER WHITNEY REVOLVER. Ser 134, .28 caliber, 6” octagonal barrel. Marked “E.WHITNEY N. HAVEN. CT. “ on top of barrel, caps “PATENT / APPLIED FOR “ on sides of cylinder shield. A large thumb notch has been carved in left grip. The cylinder pin retaining screw is missing. The cylinder has etched decorations. CONDITION: A very fine specimen, retaining over 90% of the silver on the frame and trigger guard, 60% thinning blue on the barrel, the grips have most of the original varnish except where the left one has been carved. The bore is fine, mechanically excellent. 4-41224 FS4 (2,500-4,000)

505. RARE WHITNEY BEALS WALKING BEAM REVOLVER. Ser 294, caliber .31, 6” octagonal barrel, walnut grips. Standard 2 line Whitney marking on top of frame and BEALS patent marking on left side. The cylinder is etched with vines and flowers. CONDITION: fine with 80% flaking blue on barrel, 50% on cylinder and strong traces on the frame, the grips retain about 90% of the original varnish, the bore is very good, the action is fine. 4-41225 FS8 (2,000-4,000)

506. NEPPERHAN POCKET REVOLVER. Ser 3691, 4Ú” octagonal barrel, .31 caliber, three line marking “NEPPERHAN / FIRE ARMS Co / YONKERS N.Y. marking on top of barrel. The top flange on the front of the hammer is broken off and missing. CONDITION: Fine with 80% blue on cylinder, 40% on frame and barrel, 90% silver on trigger guard, 50% fading casehardening colors on loading lever and hammer. The grips retain about 90% of the original varnish with normal dents and scratches. The bore is very good, mechanically excellent. 4-41227 FS3 (1,000-2,500)

507. RARE ENGRAVED PETTENGILL POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Ser 54, caliber .31, 4 Þ” octagonal barrel. Early type with split loading lever. The frame barrel and loading assemble are engraved with light scrolls. “RAYMOND & ROBITAILLE / PATENTED 1858” is stamped on the top of frame, PETTENGILLS / PATENT 1856” on bottom of the frame. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on frame and cylinder, 20% blue on barrel, faded casehardening colors on the loading assembly. The rosewood grips retain almost all of the original varnish. The bore is very good, mechanically excellent. 4-41228 FS6 (2,000-5,000)

508. PETTENGILL ARMY REVOLVER WITH INSPECTOR MARKS. Ser 4285, caliber .44, 7 Þ” octagonal barrel, inspector marks “WW” on frame, barrel, loading lever, cylinder and in a rectangular cartouche on the left grip. Comes with a card showing provenance from the Sam Smith collection, late markings “PETTENGILLS / PATENTED 1856 / PATd JULY 22 1856 / & JULY 27 1858” on top of frame and “PATENTED / NOV. 4. 1862” on the bottom of the frame”. CONDITION: Fine, with 80% blue on cylinder, 50% elsewhere. The grips have wear at high spots and normal dents and nicks elsewhere. 4-41237 FS7 (3,500-5,500)

509. ROGERS & SPENCER CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH FULL INSPECTOR MARKS. Ser 218, 44 caliber, 7 Þ” octagonal barrel, walnut grips, standard markings on top of frame, inspector marks “BW P on individual parts “R P B in cartouche on left side of grip. This is a very low serial number and comes with a provenance card from the Sam Smith Collection and showing his purchase of this gun over 50 years ago from the famous Colt collector John Dumont. 4-41238 FS9 (2,500-4,500)

510. UNFIRED! ALLEN & WHEELOCK ARMY REVOLVER. Ser 485, caliber .44, 7 Þ” part octagonal barrel. Standard model and markings, except “L / 137” on the butt. Includes provenance card from Sam Smith collection showing his purchase in 1947. CONDITION: Like new with losses only to flaking of the blue, brilliant casehardening on the rammer lever and hammer. The grips have almost of the original varnish but have some light handling marks and dents, the bore and action are like new. 4-41234 FS11 (3,000-5,000)

511. FREEMAN ARMY CIVIL WAR REVOLVER. Ser 942, caliber .44, 7 Þ” round barrel. Another number 227 is stamped on the right side of the frame. CONDITION: 75% blue on cylinder mixed with light surface rust and pitting, 50% blue on frame with flaked areas and some light surface rust, strong traces of blue in protected areas on the barrel. The grips have been revarnished, the bore is good, the action is fine. 4-41232 FS12 (2,000-3,500)

512. REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER WITH INSPECTOR MARKS. Ser 89609, caliber .44, 8” octagonal barrel. Standard three line New Model marking on top of barrel. Inspector initials on all major parts “ GP” in rectangular cartouche on grip. CONDITION: 90% blue overall with flaked spots on the frame and cylinder, slight wear on gripstraps. The grips have minor chips and scratches. The bore and action are excellent. 4-41235 FS13 (2,500-4,500)

513. REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY REVOLVER WITH INSPECTOR MARKS. Ser 32531, caliber .36, 7 3/8” octagonal barrel. Standard three line marking on top of barrel. Inspector initials “D” on all small parts “BH” in rectangular cartouche on the left grip. CONDITION: Excellent, 95% blue on barrel and loading lever, 60% on frame and cylinder with losses mostly from flaking rather than wear. There is a small chip missing at the top of the left grip, otherwise very fine. The bore and action are fine. 4-41236 FS14 (3,000-5,000)

514. ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. Ser 133866E, caliber .44, 8” round barrel. The serial number on the cylinder is 3870, and the other four serial numbers have the letter “E” stamped above or below them. The engraving is of the Gustave Young style and includes full coverage on the frame and scattered coverage on the barrel, backstrap and trigger guard, the hammer has a wolf’s head on either side, the number 2 is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard. CONDITION: Mostly gray patina with traces of blue and protected spots on the barrel and backstrap, the case hardening colors on the loading lever and hammer have turned dark. The fancy walnut grips retain most of their original varnish. The bore is dark, mechanically needs adjustment. 4-41233 FS15 (2,500-2,500)

515. CASED ENGRAVED PRESENTATION COLT ROOT REVOLVER . Ser 7958, caliber 28, 3 Þ” octagonal barrel. The number on the cylinder has been changed to match the one on the barrel and butt. “CHARTER OAK” has been engraved in the base of the grips, which appear to be a fancy grade of walnut. The backstrap is engraved “Saml G. Colt Esqr / Compliments of / Col Colt”. Samuel G Colt was a nephew of Sam Colt. The case contains a reproduction brass bullet mold, a wood handled screwdriver, an E.PLURBUIS. UNUM. Flask, and an Eley Bros cap tin. CONDITION: 80% blue on frame, barrel and rear of cylinder, the case hardening colors on the hammer and loading lever have faded, 95% varnish on the grips with small flakes on both sides and the wear at the high points, a tiny chip is missing along the left side at the butt. The case, flask and cap tin are fine. 4-41277 FS16 (12,500-25,000)

516. CASED ENGRAVED COLT BREVETE LONDON EXHIBITION REVOLVER. Caliber 25, 3 Þ” octagonal barrel. Ser 366 “DR / 618 “ is stamped on the trigger guard, 366 on the barrel lug, all iron surfaces including the bottom of the barrel and top of the loading lever which are hidden, are etched in a vine and flower motif with birds on the barrel, birds and a dog chasing rabbits on the cylinder. The backstrap and trigger guard are not engraved. In a brass-banded mahogany case with flask, bullet mold, nipple wrench, oiler, cap tain, and keys. Several documents accompany the gun including copies of the 1945 Gimbel Brothers catalog, which offered the set at $2,500, twice as much as a cased engraved Thuer navy revolver. Another letter shows its line of descent from Gimbel to the current consignor. The markings on top of the barrel have been stamped (“COLT / BREVETE”), and etched (“LONDON-EXHIBITION 1851”) indicating it was one of the guns made for the Crystal Palace Exhibition. CONDITION: Retains most of a dull blue finish on the iron parts. The trigger guard and backstrap have a mellow brass patina, the nipple wrench and cap tain are fine. The brass pistol flask has no finish and is missing the spring. The bullet mold has traces of blue on the sprue cutter and has some battering. The case is excellent. 4-41256 FS17 (3,500 - 6,500)

517. ETCHED COLT BREVETE LONDON EXHIBITION REVOLVER. Ser 315, caliber .25, 3 Ú” octagonal barrel. A companion to the above piece, this one is similarly etched although the animals are different on the barrel and cylinder. The lip at the nose of the hammer is missing. The dark wood grips have been carved and checkered. The wedge is a replacement. CONDITION: Dark blue gray patina on iron parts, mustard color on brass. The grips are missing tiny chips at the toe but are otherwise fine, the bore is dark and action is fine. 4-41252 FS18 (2,500-4,000)

518. MOORE TITFIRE REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX. Ser 2199, caliber. 31, 3Ú” round barrel. Original cardboard box has a large engraving of the gun on top along with the “NEW MODEL” marking and address in Brooklyn. CONDITION: Excellent with 95% of the silver on the frame, blue on the barrel and cylinder and casehardening colors on the hammer. The gutta percha grips are excellent. The box is very good with replaced edges on the top and an age crack across the picture. 4-41290 FS19 (1,000-2,000)

519. HAMMOND BULLDOG PISTOL IN ORIGINAL BOX. Ser 1286, caliber. 44 Hammond, 4” octagonal barrel. Standard markings on top of barrel on breechblock. The black with gold spots original box contains 6 cartridges with mixed head stamps, a promissory note from the Connecticut Arms Co and a reproduction instruction sheet for the gun. CONDITION: Externally the gun is like new, with bright blue on the barrel and bright casehardening colors on the left side of the frame, slightly fading on the right. The bore has small patches of pitting. The edges of the box have been reglued and shows some chipping and losses. 4-41289 FS20 (1,500-2,500)

520. SHARP’S MODEL 1A FOUR-BARREL PISTOL IN ORIGINAL BOX. Ser 15366, caliber. 22, 2Þ” barrel. The label inside the box lid is standard for a Model 1A. CONDITION: The frame retains 97% of the original silver, the barrel has patches of moderate pitting at front and back with traces of original blue in between. The floral gutta percha grips are excellent, the edges of the box have all been reglued and some breaks have been repaired, much chipping to the external surfaces, the internal surfaces are very dirty. 4-41279 FS21 (1,500-3,000)

521. BLISS & GOODYEAR PERCUSSION REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH ACCESSORIES. Ser 1851, caliber 25, 3” octagonal barrel. Standard one line marking on top of barrel. The dark green cardboard box has a label inside the lid with instructions for loading and cleaning. The single ball mold and shell patterned flask are unmarked. A brass Hicks cap box completes the accessories. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on all metal surfaces, the rosewood grips have been revarnished. The seams of the box have been reinforced and glued, externally there is much chipping. The flask retains most of its original finish; the bullet mold has a smooth gray patina. 4-41278 FS22 (1,500-3,000)

522. CASED COLT ROOT REVOLVER. Ser 1487, caliber 28, 3Þ” octagonal barrel, Model 3A. The standard Colt case contains a crossed-pistols flask, an iron bullet mold, an English screwdriver and a reproduction cap box. CONDITION: 90% blue on frame and barrel, 70% on cylinder with good scene. The side plate screws are battered. The grips are excellent, retaining most of their original varnish. The case and accessories are fine. 4-41259 FS30 (2,000-3,000)

523. CASED COLT ROOT REVOLVER. Ser 11477, caliber. 31, 3Þ “ round barrel. Model 7 with screw in the side of the cylinder. In a standard Colt case with Colt’s patent. Flask, bullet mold and screwdriver, plus another screwdriver and a tin of Eley caps. CONDITION: Excellent with 90% blue on frame, 80% on barrel, the cylinder has a strong scene but only about half of the blue. Bright casehardening colors on the hammer. The grips retain most of their original varnish but have some small chips at the toe. The lid of the case has been cracked and repaired, the key escutcheon has been replaced, the outside of the case has been revarnished, the velvet lining is generally very good with damage at the front side. The top lock plate is missing. The flask has a dark mustard patina; the cap tin retains most of its brown Japan finish. 4-41258 FS29 (2,500-4,000)

524. CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 2 REVOLVER WITH FLUTED CYLINDER. Ser 559, caliber. 31, 3Þ” octagonal barrel. Standard two line markings on the barrel separated by + marks. The cylinder has the 1850 patent marking in one flute. The standard Colt case contains an iron mold, an “E.PLURIBUS.UNUM”. flask, an Eley cap tin and an incorrect screwdriver. CONDITION: Excellent with 95% blue on the frame, 90% on barrel, and 40% on cylinder. The grips retain most of their original varnish and have only tiny chips at the base. A crack in the lid has been repaired and the outside of the case refinished. The green baize lining is generally fine. The powder flask retains most of the original lacquer finish; the cap tin has much chipping and flaking. 4-41257 FS31 (2,000-3,000)

525. MANHATTAN NAVY REVOLVER. Ser 8671, caliber. 36, 6Þ” octagonal, standard two line marking on the barrel, roll engraved 5-scene cylinder with ten cylinder stops. CONDITION: 90% blue on cylinder, 75% on barrel, 80% fading case hardening colors on the frame, hammer and loading lever, 85% silver on trigger and backstrap, 85% varnish on the grips with heavy wear around the butt, the bore is dark, mechanically tight. 4-41244 FS34 (2,000-3,500)

526. REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER WITH US INSPECTOR MARKS. Ser 109520, caliber 44. 8”octagonal barrel. “R”, “D”, “W”, inspector marks on small parts “OWA” rectangular cartouche on the left grip. CONDITION: 92% bright blue overall with all loss from streaky flaking on the right side of the frame. Appears to be unused. 4-41243 FS33 (2,000-4,000)

527. COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Ser 178609, all matching except wedge and lever which have no numbers, caliber. 36, 4” octagonal barrel. The one line marking on the barrel has not been altered. CONDITION: 70% blue on barrel mixed with a few spots of light surface rust and scattered light pitting, The cylinder scene is sharp but no blue remains, only traces of casehardening remain on the frame, loading lever and hammer. The backstrap and trigger guard have a mellow patina, the grips retain about 80% of the original varnish with wear on the edges and some battering on the butt. 4-41230 FS32 (3,000-5,000)

528. CASED LONDON COLT NAVY REVOLVER WITH CANTEEN SHOULDER STOCK. Ser 42962, all matching including shoulder stock, caliber 36, 7 1/2” octagonal barrel. Iron backstrap and trigger guard. Four screw frame cut for shoulder stock. Single line “-ADDRESS COL COLT LONDON-” on top of barrel. British proof marks on barrel lug and each chamber. German silver on front sight on steel base dovetailed into the barrel. The English oak case with carrying ring in the top has a brass nameplate with the monogram “TJC” engraved on it. The case is lined in green baize and contains cleaning rod, combination nipple wrench/screwdriver, bullet mold, oil bottle, Dixon flask, Eley cap box and the shoulder stock. There is a white paper label in the lid. CONDITION: The metal surfaces of the pistol have been cleaned to remove pitting, the barrel marking is faint and deep pitting still remains on the cylinder. The stock is excellent retaining 90% of the silver; the serial is stamped on the lower tang of the stock and on the butt plate. The stopper on the canteen is a replacement. The iron part of the catch mechanism is moderately pitted, and the knurled screw for it is a replacement. The case shows some repairs to the top, which has been refinished. The interior of case is very good except in the areas of repairs on the lid and around the front sight, the flask and screwdriver are excellent, the bullet mold has been cleaned, leaving some pitting. 4-41276 FS57 (15,000-25,000)

529. CASED STARR NAVY REVOLVER. Ser 455, caliber. 36, 6” round barrel. Standard markings on the sides of the frame. In a rare Kidder patent case with bullet mold, slant charger power flask, cap tin and bullets. The Kidder case is held together with brass corners. Lined with reddish brown velvet. Comes with original Starr instruction sheet. CONDITION. Gray/brown patina overall, grips are very good with normal dents and scratches, the bore is fair, mechanically needs work. The case is fine externally; somewhat dirty inside with some replaced partitions. The flask and bullet mold have a dark mustard patina. 4-41255 FS58 (4,000-5,000)

530. STARR DOUBLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH US INSPECTOR MARKS. Ser 8011, caliber, 44, 6” round barrel. “W” inspector initial on small parts, oval “RHKW” cartouche on left side of grip “BH rectangular cartouche on right side of grip. CONDITION: excellent with 85% blue on frame and barrel, 80% on cylinder, 90% faded case hardening color on hammer and lever, the cartouche on grip are sharp, the bore is fine, mechanically good. 4-41240 FS60 (2,500-4,500)

531. WHITNEY 2 TRIGGER PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. Ser X42, caliber. 31, 6” octagonal barrel. Standard Whitney marking on barrel, “PATENT APPLIED FOR” on right side of frame. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina on iron parts. Brass frame has been cleaned in the past but is beginning to tone down to a mellow light mustard patina. The grips are good with one gouge on the left side and minor chips elsewhere. The bore is poor, mechanically good. The leather holster was of lightweight construction originally and is now very frail. 4-41250 FS61 (1,500-3,000)

532. STARR DOUBLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Ser 21674, caliber. 44, 6” round barrel. Standard markings on both sides of the frame, no US inspector marks on any parts. CONDITION: excellent overall, retaining 90% of the blue overall, with losses only on the gripstraps and bottom of trigger guard, slightly faded casehardening colors on the hammer and loading lever. The bore is excellent, mechanically good. 4-41242 FS59 (1,500-3,000)

533. ENGRAVED CASED SPRINGFIELD BELT REVOLVER WITH LOADING LEVER. Ser 26, caliber 36, 6” round barrel with provenance card from Sam Smith showing his purchase from Gimbel Bros in the 1930’s. In a red velvet lined walnut case with correct bullet mold, Colt screwdriver/nipple wrench, Eley cap tin and shell powder flask. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina on the barrel, cylinder and loading lever except for blue on replaced loading rod. 50% of the flaking silver remains on the frame and trigger guard. Grips have numerous small scratches and dents and repaired sliver at the top of the left one. The bore is pitted, mechanically fine. The case is generally good with some repairs and tears to the lining. Flask and cap tin retain much of their original finish. 4-41270 FS62 (2,500-4,500)

534. RARE CASED MANHATTAN NAVY REVOLVER WITH BRITISH PROOF MARKS. Ser 2908, caliber. 36, 4” octagonal barrel. Standard markings on barrel, small British proof marks on barrel and each chamber of cylinder. Cased in a London casing identical to those used for Colt London revolvers. The bullet mold has a four line Manhattan marking, the nipple wrench/screwdriver is thinner than the Colt variety, the brass flask has a dog in a wooded scene on both sides, the tin cap box is unmarked, steel headed cleaning rod. CONDITON: 90% blue and sharp scenes on the cylinder, 60% flaking blue on barrel, 90% casehardening colors on frame, hammer and loading lever, slightly fading at the front on the right side of the frame, 50% original varnish on the grips, 95% silver on backstrap and trigger guard. The case is fine, the accessories very good. 4-41269 FS63 (2,500-4,000)

535. WHITNEY 2 TRIGGER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. Ser 0 / 95, .31 caliber, 5” octagonal barrel. “E.WHITNEY N.HAVEN CT.” marking on top of barrel, “PATENT APPLIED FOR on right side of frame”. This revolver has seen considerable modification, including a groove around the front of the cylinder which was originally thought to have been a modification to avoid Colts patent but actually is only to allow the operation of the shortened cylinder release trigger. The cylinder pin is a replacement. The barrel and cylinder have been filed, removing most of the barrel flats. CONDITION. The frame retains about 75% of the original silver, the other metal parts have a dull gray patina, the grips are smooth with a short crack at the toe of the right one. The bore is very dark, mechanically needs adjustment. 4-41249 FS10 (1,000-2,000)

536. ALSOP NAVY REVOLVER. Ser 98, caliber. 36, 3Þ” octagonal barrel. The first line of the barrel marking was lightly struck and is unreadable. The second line is sharp, and the frame marking is sharp. CONDITION: 50% blue on the barrel mixed with light surface rust, 50% blue on the cylinder with evidence of pounding on two chambers. The chamber inserts are missing. Traces of blue on frame and safety, 75% original varnish on grips with heavy scratches at the base, the bore is evenly pitted, mechanically good. 4-41246 FS45 (1,500-3,000)

537. JAMES WARNER POCKET REVOLVER. Ser 376 and unreadable number is under the silver on the rear of the trigger guard, caliber. 28, 3 1/8” round barrel, rosewood grips. Standard markings on top of frame. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining almost all of the silver on the frame, 95% blue on the barrel and cylinder and 95% of varnish on the grips. The bore is good, mechanically excellent. 4-41251 FS55 (1,500-3,000)

538. STEVENS PATENT MASS. ARMS CO. PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Ser 373, patent number 696 inside barrel frame, caliber. 31, 3” round barrel. Standard markings on barrel frame and primer cover. CONDITION: Fine with 50% blue on barrel and latch, 40% on cylinder, bright casehardening color on the hammer, traces of blue elsewhere, the ivory grips are excellent. 4-41247 FS56 (1,500-3,000)

539. ENGRAVED JAMES WARNER PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CARVED IVORY GRIPS. Ser 3923, caliber. 31, 3 13/16” round barrel. The frame and backstrap are engraved with vine and leaf pattern scrolls, the cylinder is etched with military scenes, the left grip is carved with a helmeted warrior above a shield. CONDITION: 85% blue on barrel and cylinder, mixed with tiny patches of light surface rust and some light pitting. The frame is mostly gray patina with traces of silver in protected places. The casehardening colors on the hammer have turned dark. The ivory of the grips is very good with minor chips at the front of the left grip and cracks at the screw escutcheons. The bore is dark, mechanically excellent. 4-41248 FS44 (2,000-3,500)

540. RARE CANADIAN CASED FOREHAND & WARDSWORTH SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Ser 11, caliber. 38 RF, 2 7/8” octagonal barrel. Fully engraved Nimschke style with scrolls and checker board. The checkered ivory grips carry the Roman numeral “XI” inside. The leather covered carrying case has a blue leather and blue cloth interior and is marked “SAVAGE, LYMAN & Co / MONTREAL”, on the lid of the writing compartment in the domed top of the case. The brass hinges and fittings are engraved. CONDITION: The revolver retains most of its finish except for a severe cylinder drag line. The ejector rod, cylinder pin catch and pin are replacements. A small chip at the top of the left grip has been replaced. Mechanically has been assembled wrong and requires some work. The case is slightly dry and has a number of chips but is generally fine. 4-41275 FS23 (1,250 - 2,500)

541. CASED ENGRAVED MANHATTAN POCKET REVOLVER. Ser 259, caliber. 31, 5” octagonal barrel. Engraved with coarse scrolls on sides of frame and barrel. The cylinder is roll engraved with a stagecoach scene. The walnut case is lined with burgundy velvet and contains a bullet mold, powder flask, cap tin, screwdriver/nipple wrench and key. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall. The cylinder scene is sharp. Several of the screws are battered. The ivory grips are excellent. The bore is fair, mechanically good. The case is very good with some damage to the lining from the front sight. The accessories are very good. 4-41265 FS24 (1,500-3,000)

542. CASED REMINGTON SECOND MODEL BEALS REVOLVER. Ser 54, caliber. 31 3” octagonal barrel. Unusual marking on the barrel with “BEALS’ PATENT 1856 & 57. / MANUFACTURED / BY REMINGTONS’ ILION. N.Y.” done in 3 different stamps. The first part of the first marking is heavy and the remainder is very light, the second marking is very heavy and the third is almost illegible. The external rotating mechanism is totally replaced. The walnut case contains a loading plunger and a powder flask. CONDITION: Appears to have been cleaned overall and now has a smooth gray patina with areas of darker patina and light pitting. The grips have a few minor natural cracks. The bore is poor, mechanically good. The case is generally good but has some repairs to the lid where it has been pried open. The accessories are fine. 4-41274 FS25 (1,750-3,500)

543. CASED ALLEN & WHEELOCK BARR HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Ser 11, caliber. 31, 3 Þ” octagonal barrel. Standard markings on frame and hammer, forest scene; roll engraved on cylinder. Cased with bag flask, bullet mold, cleaning rod, cap tin and key. Pictured in Thomas’s book on Allen. CONDITION: Fine with 60% blue on barrel, mixed with light dents, 40% blue on frame and triggerguard with losses due to flaking rather than wear. The cylinder scene is very sharp. The grips retain most of their varnish. The case is fine, the label of the cap tin is flaking, and the other accessories are fine. 4-41254 FS26 (2,000-4,000)

544. CASED ALLEN & WHEELOCK SIDE HAMMER POCKET REVOLVER. Ser 5, caliber. 31, 4” octagonal barrel. No markings on barrel or frame. The forest scene on the cylinder is roll engraved. The walnut case does not appear to have much age and contains a copper flask with a single leaf on each side and a brass bullet mold. CONDITION: The barrel retains about 95% bright blue, the frame has mostly a heat type blue unusual on an Allen & Wheelock. The casehardening colors on the hammer and triggerguard are mostly gone, 60% varnish on the grips. The case and accessories are fine. 4-41253 FS53 (1,000-1,500)

545. ENGRAVED PETTENGILL POCKET REVOLVER. Ser 36, caliber. 31, 4 Þ” octagonal barrel. Marked “PETTENGILLS / PATENT 1856” on top of frame, no marking on bottom of frame. Early type without loading lever. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina mixed with light to moderate pitting. The grips are good with some chips at the bottom, and the bore is poor, mechanically okay. 4-41245 FS54 (1,000-1,500)

546. WHITNEY SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX. Ser 16821, caliber 22, 3” octagonal barrel. The original cardboard box has 2 labels on one end, “NICKELED” on the top and WHITNEY’S / SEVEN-SHOOTER” on the bottom. An advertising flyer for “WHITNEY’S REVOLVER” is folded up inside the box. CONDITION: 98% nickel on the barrel, 30% on frame and cylinder. The cylinder pin is battered; the bore is poor, mechanically good. The box is generally good, but has some open seams and minor repairs. The flyer is mostly complete but badly torn. 4-41293 FS27 (1,000-2,000)

547. CASED ENGRAVED COLT POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. Ser 121289, caliber. 31, 4” octagonal barrel. Extra grade engraving with engraved markings on barrel and frame, Gustave Young style scrolls with animal heads and flowers mixed with the vines, wolf heads on both sides of the hammer. The case is not a standard Colt case. It contains an iron bullet mold, a brass eagle powder flask and a combination nipple wrench/screwdriver. CONDITION: 85% blue on barrel and case hardening on hammer and loading lever, faded case hardening on frame, gray/brown patina on cylinder with 50% of the cylinder scene showing, 90% varnish on the fancy walnut grips, 96% silver on backstrap and triggerguard. The case has been repaired, sanded and refinished. The accessories are fair to good. The gun is much better and deserves a better case. 4-41260 FS50 (3,000-4,000)

548. CASED NATIONAL TIT FIRE REVOLVER. Ser 22865, caliber. 31 tit fire, 3 Ú” round barrel. Standard markings on barrel and cylinder. The walnut case contains a black label box of flat tit cartridges, plus 5 extra round tit cartridges. CONDITION: Frame and barrel retain almost all of the original silver plating, there is slight wear to the gold wash at the front of the cylinder, bright case hardening colors on hammer. The case is excellent, the label of the cartridge is badly faded, and the cartridges are fine. 4-41273 FS39 (1,250-2,900)

549. BLUNT & SYMS PERCUSSION PEPPER BOX IN ORIGINAL BOX. Ser 1, caliber. 31, 4” fluted barrels. The triangular cardboard box has an engraving of the gun on top along with Blunt & Syms address and advertising. The name of the former owner, Wm. A. Smith, is written in ink on top. CONDITION: Fine overall, with 50% blue mixed with light surface rust and pitting on the barrels, strong traces of blue on the engraved frame. The fancy walnut grips retain most of the original varnish on the left side but the right side is mostly worn at the butt. The box has three sides replaced and other edges glued and taped. 4-41281 FS28 (3,500-5,500)

550. EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON SECOND MODEL BEALS REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL CARDBOARD BOX. Ser 464, caliber. 31,3 1/8” octagonal barrel. Standard markings on barrel. The black patterned cardboard box contains a crossed pistols flask, bullet mold and combination cleaning rod/bullet seater. The left grip has been replaced with a wooden copy that has been checkered and stained to be a near match with the right grip. This extremely rare boxed pistol is one of only a very few known to exist. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue on the frame and barrel and case hardening on the hammer, the right grip is cracked and repaired, the replaced left grip is fine, the bore is dark, mechanically good. The box is still solid but has much chipping and wear on the edges; two names and address are written inside the lid. 4-41285 FS38 (3,000-5,000)

551. CASED LONDON COLT POCKET REVOLVER. Ser 4509, all matching, caliber. 31, 6” octagonal barrel. In a maple case with British interior, containing cleaning rod, screwdriver/nipple wrench, bullet mold, Dixon powder flask, cap tin, 4 extra nipples and 5 Eley paper cartridges. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have been lightly cleaned showing some scratching, traces of blue and casehardening remain in areas that could not be reached. The grips retain most of the original varnish. The outside of the maple case has been lightly sanded and refinished, the interior of the case and the accessories are fine except the cap tin which has an oil soaked label. 4-41262 FS47 (2,000-4,000)

552. CASED COLT BREVETE BABY DRAGOON REVOLVER. Ser 2461, caliber. 31, 5 3/8” octagonal barrel. Marked “COLT / BREVETE” on top of the barrel. A spurious two line Colt/New York address has been engraved in front of this marking. The cylinder scene is of dragoons and Indians. The mahogany case is recessed to take a Walker style screwdriver/nipple wrench, a brass bullet mold, cleaning rod, powder flask and loading plunger. A lidded compartment contains a few cast bullets. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on frame and cylinder, strong traces of blue on barrel and hammer, traces of silver on the backstrap. The grips have numerous small dents and scratches. The nose of the hammer is cracked, the bore is poor, mechanically needs slight adjustment. The case and accessories are very good but slightly dirty. The upper lock plate is missing. 4-41261 FS36 (2,000-4,000)

553. COLT BREVETE NAVY REVOLVER. Ser 15445, caliber. 36, 7Þ” octagonal barrel. Top of barrel marked “COLT / PATENT”. Cylinder has an engraved scene of 2 dogs and 2 birds with Belgian proofs and a crown over “V” at the rear. The spur of the hammer has an unusual shape and is probably a replacement. CONDITION: 40% blue on the barrel, traces on the cylinder, 40% fading casehardening colors on left side of frame and loading lever, gray patina on the right, 40% varnish on the grips with severe denting at the butt. The bore is good, mechanically needs adjustment. 4-41241 FS42 (1,000-2,000)

554. JOSLYN ARMY REVOLVER. Ser 1759, caliber 44, 8” octagonal barrel. Standard 2 line marking on top of barrel, flat iron butt plate, checkered walnut grips, with provenance card from Sam Smith collection showing his purchase from Jim Serven in 1938. CONDITION: Traces of blue in protected places, mostly gray/brown patina with spots of crusty rust over one chamber of the cylinder. The grips have minor dents and scratches with a partial crack starting at the butt at the right side. The bore is good, mechanically excellent. 4-41239 FS35 (2,000-4,000)

555. NORWICH ARMS COMPANY SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX. Ser 1052, caliber. 32RF, 2Þ” octagonal barrel. The gold on black label on the brown patterned box identifies this as a number 10 revolver with silvered stocks. The DeGress grips feature a dog chasing a rabbit on each side. A cleaning rod and a cleaning brush are contained in the box. CONDITION: 98% nickel overall with scattered areas of light pitting. The grips are excellent, mechanically needs work. The box has two open seams but is generally clean. 4-41287 FS37 (500-1,000)

556. RED JACKET SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX. Ser 47195, caliber. 32 RF 2Ú” octagonal barrel. The box has an orange top label with the name and address of Lee Arms Co. a green label on one end is marked “RED JACKET No. 4. / SHORT OCTAGON. “ Matching serial numbers on the bottom of the box. CONDITION: Nearly new, with only slight marks. The box has edge wear and minor chips. The unmarked rosewood grips retain most of their varnish. 4-41286 FS40 (500-1,000)

557. BOX FOR POND SLIDING SLEEVE REVOLVER. Black cardboard box with white label on top showing picture of 22 caliber sliding sleeve revolver and giving directions for loading it. CONDITION: generally good with some seams repaired and water damage to the interior. 4-41288 FS43 (300-500)

558. CASED WHITNEY “ROOT” PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Ser 1467, caliber. 28, 3Þ” octagonal barrel. Standard two line Whitney marking on top of barrel. Cylinder scene is rolled with eagle, shield and lion. The walnut case contains a crossed pistol flask, an iron bullet mold and an unmarked cap tin. CONDITION: 90% blue on barrel and cylinder with sharp cylinder scene on the later, strong traces of blue in protected places on the frame, slightly fading casehardening colors on the hammer, 90% of varnish on the grips with wear at the high spots and a few flakes elsewhere, the bore is very good, mechanically fine. The case is very good. The bullet mold and flask are fair. The cap tin is good. 4-41268 FS41 (1,500-3,000)

559. CASED ALLEN PEPPER BOX WITH AGENTS MARKING. Ser 34, caliber 31, 3 ß” barrels with ribs. Standard markings on barrel rib, “ALLEN’S PATENT” on top of hammer “CANFIELD & BRO’ / BALTO” on the left side of the hammer. The standard wood case with maroon velvet lining contains powder flask, bullet mold, cleaning /seating rod and key. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with scattered light spots of pitting. The grips are very good with minor scratches and dents, one tiny crack at the top of the left grip. The round brass powder flask is a non-standard type and does not show much age. The mold and cleaning rod are original. The case is good. 4-41271 FS46 (1,250-2,500)

560. CASED ENGRAVED PETTENGILL POCKET REVOLVER. Ser 0, caliber. 31, 4Þ” octagonal barrel. Split loading lever, “PETTENGILLS / PATENT 1856” marking on top of frame and “RAYMOND & ROBITAILLE / PATENTED 1858 “ on bottom of frame. In an unusual leather case with the handle on the opposite side, leather lined interior contains fluted powder flask, key and pewter oil bottle. CONDITON: Smooth gray patina overall. The right grip has been cracked and repaired but still retains much of its original finish. The bore is pitted, mechanically good. The exterior of the case is lightly scuffed but solid, the interior has had some repairs and the partitions are loose, the key works. 4-41266 FS49 (2,000-4,000)

561. EAGLE ARMS COMPANY CUP FIRE REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH PARTIAL BOX OF CARTRIDGE & CLEANING ROD. Ser 6603, caliber. 30, 3Þ octagonal barrel. The green covered cardboard box has a label on top with a picture of this gun and much fancy writing. A lavender label inside the lid gives directions for using the gun. A wire-cleaning rod is also inside the box. The green cartridge box has gold on black label and contains 30 cartridges. CONDITION: 90% blue on cylinder, 50% on barrel, both with losses due to flaking rather than use, 98% silver on frame, 95% varnish on the rosewood grips. The box is good with a dirty outside label and fine inside label. There is some chipping to the edges of the outside label and three corners are split. The cartridge box is clean with three corners of the lid split. 4-41280 FS52 (1,000-2,000)

562. PRESCOTT SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX. Ser 557, caliber. 38RF, 3” octagonal barrel. The original black cardboard box has a gold printed label showing the revolver, a cartridge and giving the address and name of Prescott Pistol Co in Hatfield, MA. The only marking on the gun is a star in front of “No 38. This is reflected by the name “”STAR, 38.” on the box. CONDITION: 90% nickel on frame, cylinder and barrel, with wear through to brass at the front of the cylinder, bright casehardening colors on the hammer, 95% varnish on grips with wear at high spots. The box is generally good with wear and chipping along the edges and two open corners. The original cleaning rod is in the box. 4-41282 FS51 (1,000-2,000)

563. OTIS SMITH SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX. Ser 2134,. 32 rim fire, 3” round barrel. Black covered cardboard box has a white paper label over the end marked SMITH’S PATENT 32. / PLATED. CONDITION: Excellent with 97% nickel overall, with scattered spots of light surface rust at the front of the cylinder, bright case hardening on the hammer. Most of the varnish remains on the rosewood grips. The edges of the box are badly chipped and part of one edge has been replaced. 4-41291 FS48 (500-1,000)

564. CASED COLT ROOT REVOLVER. Ser 12485, caliber. 28, 3Þ” octagonal barrel. In Colt case with “E. PLURIBUS. UNUM. “ flask , brass bullet mold, cleaning rod and unmarked cap tin. Accompanying the gun are papers claiming the gun came from a trunk of items belonging to Major William Scott, CSA. There are no marks on gun or case to indicate this. CONDITION: Excellent with 97% blue and casehardening colors remaining, almost all the varnish remains on the grips. The case and accessories are excellent. 4-41263 FS66 (3,500-4,500)

565. CASED ADAMS POCKET REVOLVER. Ser 32299, Made by London Armory Co. caliber. 36, 4 3/8” octagonal barrel. In an English oak case with cleaning rod, nipple wrench, bullet mold, Hawksley powder flask, Eley cap tin and pewter oil bottle. The escutcheon in the lid is engraved “ TO / RAPHAEL SEMMES / C.S.N. / FROM THE OFFICERS OF / THE ROYAL NAVY CLUB / OF LONDON” . This marking is spurious. Missing the safety and one nipple. CONDITION: 90% blue overall, mostly missing from trigger guard and butt plate. The trigger spring is broken, otherwise functional. The case and accessories are fine. 4-41267 FS64 (2,000-4,000)

566. CHICAGO PALM PISTOL IN ORIGINAL BOX. Ser 5439, caliber 32XS, 1ß” round barrel. Brown cardboard box has an engraving of the pistol and the marking “”PROTECTOR” / REVOLVER” / AMES SWORD CO., / CHICOPEE, MASS. / U.S.A.” on the top. A cleaning rod, brush and copy of the parts sheet are contained inside the box. CONDITION: Retains about 90% of the original blue finish, the gutta percha panels are excellent. Mechanically good. The box has some scratches to the label and all four corners of the lid are repaired or broken. The edges on the bottom are also repaired. 4-41292 FS65 (1,500-3,000)

567. ENGRAVED REMINGTON RIDER REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH ACCESSORIES. Ser 667, caliber. 31, 3” octagonal barrel. Standard two line markings on top of barrel. Each side of the frame is engraved with a single spray of leaves and vines. The striped black box contains “E. PLUBIUS.UNUM.” flask, an extra cylinder, bullet mold and combination cleaning/loading rod. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue on the barrel and trigger, other surfaces gray/brown patina with areas of light pitting. The gutta percha grips are fine, the bore is poor, and mechanically functions ok. The box is badly worn along the edges and two seams are open. The accessories are fine. 4-41284 FS68 (1,500-3,000)

568. REMINGTON BEALS FIRST MODEL REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX. Ser 958, caliber 31, 3” octagonal barrel. Standard markings on barrel and frame. The woodgrain cardboard box contains an “E. PLURIBUS. UNUM.” flask, brass bullet mold and loading plunger. CONDITION: excellent overall, with 85% blue on the barrel, 50% on the cylinder and strong traces in protected spots on the frame. The gutta percha grips have some tiny chips missing along the backstrap. The box has one seam partially open and considerable edgewear but is solid. The flask is nearly new, the accessories are fine. 4-41283 FS67 (1,500-3,000)

568A. MAUCHER WHEELOCK RIFLE The unmarked 33 3/4 inch octagonal barrel caliber 64 rifled with 16 grooves, 44 3/4 inches o.a., the full stock with plain iron buttplate, engraved bone forend cap, single ramrod pipe, and ramrod tip, the unmarked lock’s wheel cover engraved with 2 stylized female figures, the hammer or “dog” engraved with a warrior’s face over a serpent, pierced lever to activate the set trigger, lightly engraved iron trigger guard. The entire stock is relief carved with various scenes, both forends carved with hunting scenes depicting animals chasing other animals, the areas just in front of the lock showing a full nude female figure with animals, the wood at the point where the ramrod enters the stock carved with a monster’s head, the bottom of the stock just below the lock carved with a large stylized man’s head, the bottom of the stock carved with foliage ending at the butt with a large rabbit. Opposite the lock the stock carved with a large scene depicting a hunter in period costume spearing a stag which is being attacked by 3 hounds. The sliding wooden patchbox cover carved with a woodlands scene showing a woman with a lyre playing to various animals including a boar, a horse, a stag and a doe, a unicorn, a steer, a dog, a lion, an elephant, and a rabbit. When the patchbox is slid back to reveal the wood between the lock and the inletting for the patchbox, a large letter “D” is carved into the wood. Hunting and foliage carvings cover the upper edge of the stock, the raised cheekrest is carved with a large woodland scene depicting a crowned king holding the world in his left hand and a scepter in his right hand while seated in a chariot pulled by two horses. The inside edge of the cheekrest carved with a large scene showing 3 hounds attacking a boar with a hunter holding a spear to their right. This decoration is extremely extensive, way over 95% of the stock’s surface area is relief carved. CONDITION: The rifle is basically all original and in very good to fine condition. The barrel has been cleaned overall leaving scattered traces of pitting with a scattered very light tan aged color mixed with dull natural steel color. The lock a dull natural steel color with some slight age toning. The loading rod with the original wormed iron tip, the engraved bone ramrod tip was broken with the two original pieces glued together. There are some very small minor chips of wood missing in scattered areas on the stock, particularly in the area of the ramrod channel; these do not detract from the rifle’s appearance. A 30x7 mm piece of the forend replaced on the left side of the barrel at the juncture with the engraved bone forend tip. One quarter of the left side of the engraved forend tip is a bad modern replacement. The stock appears to have been coated many years ago with a very dark brown, almost black, wax: this wax has worn off in the areas which are normally handled, leaving a nice brown wood patina. 4-41060 EV1 ($40,000-80,000)
Although unsigned, this rifle unquestionably was made by one of the members of the Maucher Family of Schwabisch Gmund, Germany. Georg Maucher the Elder had 6 sons, all of whom joined him in the family business of carving. Georg the Elder, his 3rd son Georg, and his 6th son Johann Michael seemed to specialize in carving gun stocks while the other sons carved ivory and amber. A very detailed and definitive book on the Maucher Family, “DIE MAUCHER” was published by the Stadtarchiv Schwabisch Gmund. This extensive book illustrates most of the known Maucher works including 3 rifles of special interest: as I believe this rifle is the final one of a series of four rifles, each with the cheekrest depicting on of the four known continents during this golden age of geographical exploration. On the bottom edge of the cheekrest, each of these rifles is engraved with the name of a continent. The rifle signed “GM” and dated 1656 now in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, [Inv. Nr. WS D97] shows a chariot pulled by lions with the edge carved “AFRICA”. It’s interesting to note that the wood carving along each side of the barrel is exactly the same pattern and carving as on this rifle now being offered. Another rifle now in the Dresden Museum [Inv. NR. HMD G 2059] is also signed “GM: and dated 1663, and this is carved “AMERICA”. Yet another rifle now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, [Inv. Nr. 59.208.84] is signed “GM” and dated 1663, and is carved “AFRICA”. Although this rifle is not signed or dated, and is not carved with such a notation, the pattern of the cheekrest clearly indicates that this most probably the fourth rifle of the series representing EUROPA [no other possible “Europa” rifle is known at this time]. The royal crowned figure holding the world in one hand and a scepter in the other certainly supports this conclusion. At this time, c. 1650-70, Europe was the center of the known world, and perhaps the maker felt identifying it as such was excessive. There is no way to differentiate between the works of Georg Maucher the Elder and Georg Maucher the Son, they both used just the initials “GM”. Certainly this rifle must have been made by either the father or the son, or possibly by both of them working together. Some of the decorative patterns used by the Mauchers and other 17th Century gunmakers have been traced to engravings and woodcuts. Using published hunting scenes and other imagery as decorative patterns were very standard practices at the time.

568AA. ORNATE ITALIAN SNAPHAUNCE PISTOL. No serial number, caliber .48, 7 Þ” part octagonal barrel. The lock is sculpted with flowers at the rear and cherub heads on the screws. The trigger is carved in the form of vines and leaves. The stock is Circausian walnut is similarly carved. The front 1 ß” of the stock appears to have been broken and repaired but the wood grain matches across the break. The brass furniture is engraved and sculpted to match the other parts. The 3 Ú” belt hook on the left side has a sculpted tail. CONDITION: Excellent overall. The bore is dark but appears smooth. Mechanically excellent. 4-41086 FS197 (1,500-2,500)

568AB. HIGH QUALITY ITALIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Ca. very early 18th century. No serial number, cal .54, 11” multi stepped barrel. Lock marked “DIOMEDE Aadiren”. Barrel marked “LAZARINO COMINAZZO”. The stock at the rear of the barrel is raised carved with a flying eagle over a cannon. The metal parts are sculpted with wheel of fire designs on trigger guard, butt plate and hammer screw. CONDITION; Smooth gray patina overall, minor chips and cracks on wood. The bore is fair, mechanically fine. 4-41058 FS317 (2,500-3,500)

568AC. ORNATE CENTRAL EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL. No serial number, caliber .62, 10 Þ” round barrel. All metal surfaces are sculpted in vine and leaf patterns with gold backgrounds. The thumb plate is similarly sculpted and has a five lobe crown above it. The stock is lightly carved in similar pattern. CONDITION: Fine overall. The wood has a minor repair at the toe of the grip and is missing some tiny chips along the barrel channel. The bore is fine. Mechanically excellent. 4-41088 FS198 (800-1,200)

568AD. SILVER INLAID NORTH AFRICAN SNAPHAUNCE PISTOL. No serial number, caliber .58, 11 ß” octagon to round barrel. The iron surfaces are crudely covered with silver damascene vine patterns. The stock is partially covered with silver wire inlays in geometric and flower forms. The brass trigger guard is crudely engraved. There is a Farsi escutcheon on the lock plate. CONDITION: Generally fine with small losses to wire inlay. The bore is fair. Mechanically good. 4-41089 FS199 (500-1,000)

568AE. ORNATE CAUCASIAN MIQUELET PISTOL. No serial number, caliber .64, 12 ß” round barrel. The brass stock is completely covered with repouse silver and niello work. The lock is covered with damascened gold in vine and leaf designs except for the bottom of the spring which has a lengthy Farsi inscription. The sculpted barrel also has a gold cartouche at the rear. CONDITION: Fine overall with a small repair to the silver overlay in front of the lock. The bore is poor. Mechanically functional. 4-41090 FS196 (500-1,000)

568AF. FRENCH MILITARY STYLE WHEELOCK PISTOL. No serial number, caliber .52, 15 ß” octagon to round lightweight barrel, is marked with acorn and “K” cartouches at the rear. The barrel tang appears to be in one piece with the barrel. The lock is unmarked. The stock has been broken and repaired several times and maybe a partial or complete reconstruction. The ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: All metal has been polished bright. The stock appears to be solid despite the several breaks and repairs. The reproduction winding key has also been polished. 4-41085 FS202 (3,000-5,000)

568AG. LATE GERMAN STYLE WHEELOCK RIFLE. No serial number, cal .50, 29” octagonal barrel. Victorian stock with some bone inlays, crudely carved with coarse scroll. The barrel and lock are probably 18th century. CONDITION: Heavy brown patina overall with moderate to heavy pitting on the lock, part of the tailpipe is missing. 4-40997 FS272 (1,500-2,500)

568AH. T.C. SCHRAM GERMAN FLINTLOCK JAEGER RIFLE. Cal. about 64. Gorgeous high-grade Jaeger rifle with 28 1/2” swamped octagon bbl. German silver rocky mountain front sight. Two-leaf large express sight with decorative finial. The top flat inlaid with silver manufacturer’s name and “In Ottenbach”. The barrel is finished white and appears to be original. The full-length stock has a horn tip with original horn tipped ebony ramrod, two brass guides with sling swivels secured by three wedges, and hasraised carving down each side of the ramrod channel, bone inlays on the bottom of the forearm, side panel opposite the lock, a series of “O’s” in front of the trigger guard and at the toe with ovals on the wooden trigger guard and wooden patch box cover. The wrist is fish scale carved with floral and leaf raised carving at the back of the top tang. The cheekpiece is rather large with double-oval bone inlays. The buttstock has a brass wraparound heelplate. The banana-shaped lockplate has a short teat at the rear with oak leaf and acorn engraving and a borderline. The gooseneck hammer in unreinforced and has a roller frizzen. It is fitted with early style double-set triggers having a rear trigger and front spike. CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel retains most of it’s original bright finish under a coating of old dried oil with fine pitting around the pan and flash hole area. There is a slight loss of wood behind the hammer and a hairline crack at the rear lockplate screw. Otherwise, the wood is beautiful and sound with only minor use and storage nicks and dings. Posner collection. 4-41874 JR316 (2,000-3,000)

568AI. FRENCH FLINTLOCK PISTOL. No serial no. .59 cal, 10” octagon to round bbl. The octagon portion of the barrel has been stippled and contains eight cartouches with gold highlights. From the muzzle three stars, three flowers, a cross on a dome and a horse. The stock is carved in floral and vine motifs. The ramrod is a good replacement. CONDITION: Fine overall, with brown patina on the barrel, gray patina on other iron parts. The stock has a few minor cracks and is missing some chips at the front barrel pin. Mechanically fine. 4-41082 FS319 (1,250-2,500)

568AJ. EARLY BRITISH FLINTLOCK DRAGOON PISTOL. Lock signed “Farmer/1744” with British crown and cypher in original flint. 12” barrel on walnut stock with brass furniture. Posner collection. CONDITION: Very good. All metal surfaces are dark, uncleaned with heavy patina and light surface rust on lock. Walnut stock is fine. Mechanically excellent. Ramrod is missing. A wonderful Pre-Revolutionary era British pistol. Posner collection. 4-42046 CW171 (2,500-3,000)

568AK. BRITISH NAVAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Lock plate signed “Tower” with British crown and cypher in original flint. 12” barrel on walnut stock with brass furniture and long iron belt hook fastened to side plate. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal surfaces have been cleaned with no apparent pitting. Stock with a few minor dents. Posner collection. 4-42045 CW172 (1,000-1,500)

568AL. JAPANESE MATCHLOCK PISTOL. 9 1/2” bronze barrel is unmarked. 54 caliber. CONDITION: Dark patina with moderate corrosion on all metal surfaces. The stock is cracked at the rear of the lock and at the lanyard hole at the front of the stock. The front of the barrel is slightly battered. The stock needs to be repaired so the trigger can reach the sear. Posner collection. 4-42047 FS384 (1,250-2,500)

568AM. REPRODUCTION WHEELOCK PISTOL WITH GENUINE WHEELOCK MUSKET FLASK. Pistol is a late 19th or 20th Century copy. No serial number. 45 caliber. 16” part octagonal barrel. Fancy walnut stock with turned ivory butt cap. The stock is inlaid with numerous ivory pieces. An extra matchlock cock has been added to the rear of the wheel. CONDITION: Shows no wear, but all metal parts show signs of artificial aging. The 9” slab sided flask has iron corners. The large iron spout has 2 separate release springs. 1 to load the charger and 1 to release the charge into the barrel. CONDITION: The wood panels have light worm damage. One of the corner straps is broken. The others have moderate to heavy pitting. The belt hook matches. Posner collection. 4-42044 (1,000-1,500)

568AN. RARE MORSE CENTERFIRE ALTERATION. Cal. 69 Centerfire. Of a M.1816 Springfield musket, the FIRST breech loading U.S. cartridge longarm, only 54 known to have been completed at Springfield Arsenal. The Morse system was later used by the Confederacy. The lock with the usual eagle over “US” and “SPRING / FIELD / 1839” , the barrel stamped with a very small “52” which must be the conversion serial number, the action numbered “48” twice internally, plus “H9” once. The lock and action are case hardened, the trigger and all the screws are blued (!), the rest of the steel parts finished in the bright, the barrel fitted with long-range rear sight, opposite the lock with two fancy script inspection marks in oval cartouche, to the rear of the trigger guard tang, “LH” in block letters and “AH” in script letters, complete with correct “US” issue socket bayonet. CONDITION: Dirty, a little bit of fading to the case hardening and blue, really just about mint, the bayonet excellent, excellent bore. Sold by J.D. Julia Auctioneers 3/29/94 lot #371 Ex. Donald Woods Collection 4-41223 (17,500-22,500)

568AO. WITHDRAWN

568AP. DUTCH PERCUSSION MUSKET WITH CONFEDERATE MARKINGS. Cal. about 75. Civil War era Dutch percussion musket with 41” round bbl., pinched front sight with rare grasshopper rear sight. Iron furniture with three barrel bands, with finger-groove trigger guard tang. The right side of the stock is roughly carved in deep letters “4 VA CSA/MA”. Obviously attributed to the 4th Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States of America and who knows what the “MA” stands for. The lockplate is flat banana-shaped with cutout around the nipple bolster, with a curved iron sideplate on the opposite side. CONDITION: The metal retains a dark attic, as-found patina with wrench marks at the breech end of the barrel. The wood is sound and has a nice dark patina with much hand-rubbed finish, possibly an old refinish. One small crack at the back of the lock. Missing ramrod. 4-41778 JR391 (Offered without estimate)

568AQ. SECOND MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET. No serial number, cal .79, 42” round barrel. Crown GR cypher on lock plate, “WC / Q313” marking on top of barrel, no thumb piece. CONDITION: Brown patina overall, comb of stock slightly altered, two long cracks from trigger guard to butt plate, other nicks and dents. The front swivel is missing. The muzzle is battered. The flat blade bayonet has been broken and welded. 4-40999 FS274 (800-1,500)

568AR. HEAVY DOGLOCK MUSKET OR WALL GUN. No serial number, 1” bore, 55 3/4” octagon to round barrel. Three brass bands made without trigger guard or butt plate. Birmingham proof marks on barrel “JOHN C MILLER / PORTUGAL “ is carved in 3/4” letters on the right side of the butt. The safety or dog is missing. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with moderate pitting at breech and lock. The wood is smooth with heavy almost black varnish on the butt and lock areas. Bands have a mellow patina. The bore is poor, mechanically good. There is one long crack running forward from the butt 4-41131 FS313 (2,500-3,500)

568AS. WITHDRAWN

568AT. BOOTH 1795 SPRINGFIELD STYLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. about 80. Early style flintlock musket with 46” round bbl. having a bayonet lug on top at the muzzle with decorations at the breech end and about 8 3/4” up the barrel. Iron furniture with three bands, wire loop sling swivels with rear attached to a flat-sided stud in the front of the trigger guard extension. It has an iron button-head ramrod. The lockplate is 7” long, slightly curved with a short teat at the back with beveled edges, marked in front of the hammer “Booth” in small letters. It has double line decorations around the back 2/3 of the lock and edges of the gooseneck hammer. The trigger guard is iron with a 3 1/2” front tang including a short, rounded teet and the lower tang is 6 3/4” including a short, rounded teat. The buttplate is smooth iron with a rounded top tang. The trigger is flat with a slight curl at the bottom. CONDITION: Excellent. The metal is smooth with a lovely silver patina and lots of original, bright finish near the barrel channel. Light pitting in the pan and on the adjacent barrel area. The stock is outstanding with only two minor splinters on the barrel channel and an old crack between the first and second bands. There is another hairline at the top band keeper and a fine hairline and tiny loss of wood from the front end of the lock. Otherwise, the wood is sound and retains 50-60% original finish under some dark oil staining. A spectacular early flintlock. 4-42057 JR430 (1,000-1,500)

568AU. PAIR OF PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. No serial number, caliber .69, micro groove rifled, 8 ß” swamped octagonal barrel. Fine damascus barrel, all metal surfaces are lightly engraved with vine and leaf pattern. A small raised “D” cartouche appears in the engraving of most parts. CONDITION: Fine overall, appears to have been finished in the bright. 4-41087 FS200 (1,250-1,750)

568AV. PAIR OF SCOTTISH FLINTLOCK SCREW BARREL PISTOLS A lovely pair of iron mounted screw barrel flintlock pistols by Innes, Edinborough. Engraved side panels, muzzle and locks with walnut bag shaped grips and folding triggers @ 50 caliber. CONDITION: Excellent. All metal is a clean light gray with slight discoloration’s. Grips show light wear. 4-42071 CW186 (1,200-1,800)

568AW. WATERS MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. No serial number, caliber .54, 8 Þ’ round barrel. “JCB” and “W.A.T.” inspector mark on left side of stock. CONDITION: All metal surfaces have been polished. The stock has been lightly sanded and varnished but the inspector marks are still good. The bore has been polished. The hammer has been repaired at the neck but the lock is still functional. 4-41091 FS201 (600-1,000)

568AX. MORTIMER SINGLE SHOT SCREW BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOL. Fine London iron mounted screw barrel pistol by Mortimer with engraved side plates, muzzle and butt cap. Dolphin head percussion hammer and checkered walnut grip. Posner collection. CONDITION: Very good. Metal surfaces are gray but unpitted. One small screw missing from left side plate and one small chip missing from grip. Posner collection. 4-41994 CW184 (200-400)

568AY. CASED PRESENTATION COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. Cal 31Perc. Blue and case colored, 6” bbl with two line Hartford address, silver plated trigger guard and back strap. The back strap is inscribed “Presented to Jos. K. Parker by his friends/April 1861”. Cased in an English style oak box with green felt lining, the manufacturer’s directions label in the lid, includes a nipple wrench, bullet mold, bag flask marked on the side “Bushkill, PA” and reproduction Eley’s cap tin. Ser 180577. CONDITION: Good, the barrel and cylinder retain only light silver patina, the cylinder about 85% of the stagecoach hold-up scene. The frame retains 30-35% case colors, strong in sheltered areas. The trigger guard and back strap retain about 90% silver plating. The grips are sound and retain about 95% original bright varnish. The case is very good with the green felt faded and dirty, with the accessories showing use and wear. 4-41815 JR239 (2,000-3,000)

568AZ. CASED COLT LONDON REVOLVER. Ser 36841, cal .36, 7 1/2” octagonal barrel, all matching including wedge.. An English coach case with blank escutcheons on top contains leather covered sykes pattern, flask, bullet mold and screwdriver/nipple wrench. “- address. Col. Colt. London.-” marked on top of the barrel. British proof on cylinder and barrel. CONDITION: 25% casehardening colors on frame, traces on the lever. Traces of blue on barrel, cylinder, backstrap and trigger guard with considerable scratching on the butt. Grips retain 85% of the varnish with some dents and scratches on the butt. The bore is very good, mechanically excellent, Strong cylinder scene. The case is dented and scratched. The green baize is dirty and frayed. The screwdriver and bullet mold has surface rust and light pitting overall. The scenes on the flask are split and the leather stuffed. The label is rust stained and foxed. 4-41125 FS324 (5,000-6,500)

568BA. MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 perc. Usual configuration with 8” round bbl., blue and case colored finish with 1-pc walnut grips. This is a four-screw model cut for the shoulder stock with a visible cartouche on the left side of the grip and inspector marks on the metal. It is accompanied by a brown leather flap holster of Confederate styling. Ser. 30161 CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including the wedge, barrel and lug retain 15-20% thin original blue with traces of case color on the loading lever in sheltered areas. The frame retains 40-50% thin case colors, gray around the recoil shields, the stock screw is missing from the right side and has been changed on the left side. The cylinder retains about 50% of its Naval battle scene, grips are very good with traces of original varnish. The bore is strong but very dark but should clean much better. The hand spring is broken. The holster retains about 60% of its original russet finish but is dry and fragile with a couple of tears on the flap and the closure tab is missing. 4-41794 JR138 (1,250-1,750)

568BB. TEXAS RANGER PRESENTATION MANHATTAN REVOLVER. Cal. 36. Pocket model with 6 Þ” octagon bbl., 1-pc wood grips, silver-plated brass trigger guard and back strap. The back strap is inscribed in period engraving “MAJ. J. B. JONES” in block letters and “Texas Rangers” in script. The engraving appears correct and period to the revolver and was apparently accomplished at the factory as there is silver in the cuts. It is accompanied by a reproduced portion of a book titled “The Texas Rangers”, Webb, which states, beginning on page 307, that John B Jones was commissioned the first Major of the “Frontier Battalion” of Texas Rangers on May 2nd, 1874 by Governor Coke. It goes on to describe Major Jones’ physical appearance and his background. Page 311 states that Jones was a member of Terry’s Texas Rangers during the Civil War and rose from Private to the rank of Captain and had been recommended to Major but the war ended before he received his commission. Jones was apparently known as a meticulous record keeper and much is apparently to be discovered by further researching Texas State historical archives. There apparently is another brief biography of Major Jones in the “Dictionary of American Biography” by Mrs. Helen H. Groce. Also accompanying is another reproduction of “An Illustrated History of the Texas Rangers” where on page 131 Major Jones is credited with trapping and capturing the legendary outlaw Sam Bass at Round Rock, Texas in 1878. Ser. 66072 CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching including the wedge, no original finish remains on the iron, being a gray metal color with scattered surface spots, front sight appears to be a period of use replacement, no scene remains in the cylinder panels. The trigger guard and backstrap retain 20-30% silver plating and the grips are very good, retaining 75-80% varnish. The engraved legend on the backstrap is sharp and clear. Several boogerd screws. 4-41295 JR116 (12,000-16,000)

568BC. LeMAT TRANSITION MODEL REVOLVER. Ser 533. Cal .36, 16ga. 6-3/4” octagonal bbl. The cylinder and shotgun barrel have been filed and acid-toned. The rammer assembly is a replacement. The grips are excellent replacements. Marked “Col. Lemat B_te s.g.d.g. Paris” on top of the barrel. CONDITION: Gray patina with light to moderate pitting, except where the surfaces have been cleaned. The bores are pitted. The grips are fine. Mechanically good. 4-41128 (20,000-25,000)

568BD. SCARCE U.S. COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. Ser 7468, Cal. 44, 7 1/2” part round barrel. “U.S.” on left side of frame, sub inspector initial on frame, cylinder hammer, backstrap cylinder also sgd. W.L. Ormsby’s. Faint cartouche on left side of grip. CONDITION: Smooth bluish gray patina mixed with light surface rust and pitting on the barrel and cylinder approx. 30% of blue on barrel mostly in protected areas, under the loading liner etc. Some case color on loading lever. The majority of the cylinder scene is good, mixed with light pitting. The grips are well worn at the butt, with small chips at the toe. The frame has traces of color in protected spots. The bore is dark. Hard to find first model in this condition. Mechanically fine 4-41126 (18,000-22,000)

568BE. COLT MARTIALLY MARKED FIRST MODEL DRAGOON. Cal 44Perc. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” octagon to round bbl, tiny U.S. on the left side of the frame with tiny ‘A’ on the trigger guard beneath the serial number and a small ‘P’ on the hammer. It has brass trigger guard and back strap with 1-pc. wood grip. Ser 4858. CONDITION: Good, markings and legends are all clear, all matching except for the wedge, which is numbered 008. No original finish remains, except on the sides of the barrel lug, which has traces in sheltered areas. The balance of the barrel and lug are a dark plum patina. The frame is a light silver brown patina and the cylinder, whose number cannot be discerned, is a silver metal color with numerous nicks and dings and has been cleaned. The trigger guard has 10-15% original silver plating with the balance and the back strap being a light mustard color. The grips are much worn with a chip missing from the left toe. Two or three boogered screws, very good mechanics and excellent bright bore. 4-41812 (3,750-4,250)

568BF. COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal 44. Usual configuration, 7 Þ” barrel with 1-piece wood grips. There is a small “A” & “n” proof on the left side of the trigger guard. Ser 15321 CONDITION: Good, all matching including the wedge, no original finish remains on the iron, with 5-10% silver on the trigger guard and backstrap in sheltered areas. The grips are very good with a small grain check on the left side near the frame, with traces of original finish. Four of the six pins are visible on the cylinder, no cylinder scene remains. Safety notch does not hold, dark bore with good rifling that may clean better. 4-41029 JR99 (1,800-2,500)

568BG. REMINGTON RIDER CONVERSION POCKET REVOLVER. Cal .32RF, blued finish with 3” octagon barrel with checkered composition grips. Ser 5324. CONDITION: The barrel and cylinder retain 65-70% of what is probably a factory refinish. The frame has traces of finish in sheltered areas with balance a silver/ gray. The trigger guard appears to be German silver. The left grip is sound, the right has a chip at the heel both have faded to chocolate. 4-42237 JR572 (500-800)

568BH. REMINGTON RIDER DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal .31 perc, blued finish with 3” octagon barrel, 5- shot mushroom cylinder, dovetail cone front sight, German silver trigger guard with 2-piece composition grips. Accompanied by an original cardboard-compartmented box with brass 2-cavity bullet mold and a tiny bag shaped flask decorated with stars, dots and leaf patterns on both sides. Ser 575. CONDITION: Good plus, the barrel retains about 70% original blue, flaked to a brown patina in the bare areas. The cylinder retains 20-25% blue under a dark plum patina with several small dings and some light pitting. The frame retains 5-10% blue with the balance brown patina. The grips are excellent, faded to chocolate brown. Excellent mechanics. The box has had old repairs and all the cornersand partitions reglued. The lid extensively repaired but it is an original black patterned Rider cardboard box. The mold is worn with nicks and dings and the flask has a slight open seam on one side, with traces or original polish showing moderate wear. 4-42235 JR574 (1,500-2,000)

568BI: COLT 1849 POCKET COMPARTMENTED WOODEN CASE: Walnut case for a 4" 1849 pocket model with divisions for a bullet mold, flask and cap box with the usual triangle compartment for bullets. In the corner, the lid of which is missing. It is fitted with small brass hinges and a tiny brass cabinet lock with the cutout for a shield type escutcheon, which is missing. Contains an old Eley's old lacquered cap tin. CONDITION: Very good, the top and outside retain 75% original varnish with the aforementioned missing compartment cover and escutcheon. The lower part of the back and the bottom have several grain cracks. The interior is faded red velvet, quite dirty but intact. Posner collection 4042043 JR339 (500-1,000)

568BJ. REMINGTON RIDER DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal .31 perc, 3”octagon barrel with dovetail cone front sight, 5-shot mushroom cylinder with 2-piece composition grips. Accompanied by an original compartmented box bottom containing an iron 2-cavity mold, an original 2-piece cleaning rod and a very rare Remington marked Eagle flask. The flask is the usual Colt type with stars over a spread-winged eagle and 2-crossed revolvers (Riling’s #756) marked on rib and “REMINGTON’S ILION NY”. Ser 338. CONDITION: Good, no original finish remains having recently been cleaned bright. There is light pitting on the frame in front of the cylinder and fine pitting on the cylinder. The grips are excellent. Excellent mechanics. The box bottom is very good with one broken corner. The bullet mold is also very good as is the cleaning rod. The flask has a dark brown patina with most of the inscription worn away. 4-42236 JR576 (800-1,200)

568BK. REMINGTON FIRST MODEL BEALS PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal .31perc, first model last issue with 3” octagon barrel, disk types pawl of the second model with 1-piece gutta-percha grip. German silver trigger guard. Ser 563. CONDITION: Fair to good, no original finish remains, the barrel and frame are a light silver brown with pitting at the muzzle and forcing cone area. The cylinder is a dark brown patina. The grips are a dark chocolate brown and very good. The arm is broken from the cylinder pawl and the front sight is a replacement. The cylinder pin is also a replacement. 4-42239 JR573 (300-500)

568BL. REMINGTON RIDER DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal .31perc, odd variation with barrel markings on the left top flat rather than on the very top flat, 3” octagon barrel with dovetail cone sight, 5-shot mushroom cylinder with 2-piece composition grips. Ser 78. CONDITION: About good the barrel retains about 25% thin and flaked blue, no original finish remains on the frame or cylinder. The frame is pitted in front of the cylinder and the cylinder has light surface rust. Excellent grips turned to chocolate. 4-42238 JR575 (400-700)

568BM. COLT 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal 38RF. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” round bbl, plain cylinder with ejector rod and loading gate, “Colt’s Patent” on the left side of the frame. This revolver has unusual markings at the serial number with a “1” below each serial number on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Ser 200. CONDITION: About good, all matching except the wedge, which is not numbered and the cylinder, which is numbered 500. All the iron retains a mottled brown patina with scattered light pitting. The trigger guard and grip frame are a light, cleaned mustard patina. The grips are sound, missing a chip at the left frame and right toe. Strong dark bore. 4-41813 (2,000-2,500)

568BN. REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CONVERSION. Cal. 46CF. Usual configuration, 8” octagon bbl., with various inspector marks about the metal. Appears to be a factory conversion. Ser. 73962 CONDITION: Fair to good, retains 25-30% thin blue with the balance a brown patina, missing the rammer lever stud, grips are smooth and worn with chips at the toes, mechanics need attention, poor bore. 4-41798 JR143 (300-500)

568BO. POCKET NAVY CONVERSION. Cal 38CF. Nickel finish with 4-1/2” round bbl, and 1-pc. walnut grips. The right side fitted with the usual ejector road and housing, with the loading rammer slot filled and loading gate installed. Accompanied by a period brown leather flap holster. Ser 9796. CONDITION: Very good, the barrel, cylinder and frame retain about 90% strong original nickel with light wear and one spot of brown on the barrel with other light browning around the barrel junction area. The cylinder retains 90-95% stagecoach hold-up scene. Grip frame retains 30-40% nickel plating. The balance a mellow brass color. The grips are sound, showing moderate wear with a chip to right toe and retaining 10-15% original varnish. Strong bore with dark spots, dirty. Holster very good, with a replacement belt loop showing moderate to heavy wear. 4-41808 JR245 (1,500-2,500)

568BP. COLT OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal 44RF. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl that has been stretched from about 4-3/4”. The left side of the frame with two line patent dates, 1-pc. walnut grips with the outline of a cartouche on the left side and inspector mark on the bottom. Ser 4140. CONDITION: All matching, except the wedge, which is not numbered. As previously noted, the barrel has been extended. The cylinder retains 15-20% of the naval battle scene. The frame retains about 40% milky nickel and the grip frame 10-15% milky nickel. The screws have been reglued and the grip refinished. Strong bore with a ring about 1-1/2” in front of the forcing cone and another at the juncture of the new barrel section. 4-41809 JR246 (1,250-1,750)

568BQ. STARR SINGLE ACTION 44 CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 center fire. Usual configuration with 8” round barrel, one piece wood grip with the outline of a cartouche on each side and inspectors marks over the metal. Excellent conversion with the nipples machined off the cylinder and a spacer with firing pin expertly installed. Ser. 23711. CONDITION: Good. Retains most of an old refinish over scattered pitting, the grips with minor chips and a small crack at the toe have most of an old revarnish. Strong bore, scattered pitting. 4-40538 JR86 (1,000-1,500)

568BR. LOT OF TWO REMINGTON CONVERSION REVOLVERS. (1) New model police. Cal 38RF. Blued finish, 4-1/2” octagon bbl, silver trigger guard and 2-pc. walnut grips. Usual markings on the top flat with a German silver sight blade. Ser 4448. CONDITION: Very good, the barrel and rammer retain 94-95% original finish, the frame and cylinder about 50% thin blue. The grips are sound and retain about 60% original varnish. Strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. (2) New model pocket. Cal 32RF. Nickel finish, 4-1/2” octagon bbl, spur trigger with 2-pc. walnut grips. Ser 16938. CONDITION: Very good, retains 94-95% original nickel, thin on the front and right side of the frame with fine widely scattered pitting and two spots of pitting on the barrel. Excellent cylinder and very good grips that retain 50-60% original varnish. Excellent bright, shiny bore. Posner Collection. 4-41973, 4-41975 JR230 (1,000-1,500)

568BS. MARTIALLY MARKED STARR DA ARMY REVOLVER. Cal 44perc. Blued finish, 6” round bbl with 1-pc. walnut grip that has a good visible cartouche on both sides. There are various inspector marks over the metal parts of the revolver. Posner Collection. Ser 14406. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching retaining traces of original blue on the barrel, about 75% bright blue on the frame and cylinder and 50-60% bright case colors on the hammer. The grip is missing a small sliver at the frame and has a replaced chip at the heel, otherwise sound with the aforementioned good cartouches. Excellent bright, shiny bore. Posner collection. 4-41968 JR223 (1,200-1,700)

568BT. LOT OF TWO COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. (1) Model 2 1855 Root. Cal 28 Perc. Blued finish, 3-1/2" octagon bbl, 1-pc. walnut grip. Ser 1822. CONDITION: Good, retains 40-50% thin original blue, 25% cylinder scene, and about 40% grip varnish with a large chip at the toe. (2) 1849 Pocket model. 6" octagon bbl, two line New York address, 1-pc. wood grips. Ser 146822. CONDITION: Fair, all matching, would be better but one chamber is blow out. The metal retains an even medium patina with scattered light surface rust. The cylinder with about 50% scene. The trigger guard and back strap retains about 50% thin silver plating. The grips are very good and retain 60-70% varnish, strong bore with scattered light pitting. Posner Collection. 4-41929, 4-41989 jr231 (800-1,100)

568BU HOLLAND PATENT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal 45perc. Unusual English made open top design with 6-1/4" octagon bbl, attached articulated patented spring-loaded rammer with fixed sights on the top flat. Six shot cylinder with British proofs, narrow box-like scalloped frame houses a long spur hammer that is offset to the right. The grip is one piece, checkered, with engraved oval buttcap having a cap box. The receiver is lightly engraved with arabesque and border patterns. The bore is micro rifled with about 30 grooves. Posner Collection. Ser-none. CONDITION: Very good, the original finish has turned to a medium patina with widely scattered spots of surface rust. The edges and the metal remain very sharp. The grip shows light wear with a small bruise and slightly shrunk from the frame. Crisp mechanics. The bore is sharp with scattered light pitting. 4-41889 JR215 (800-1,200)

568BV. ADAMS PATENT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 45 perc. 5 shot revolver with 5 ß” octagon bbl., safety lever on the right side of the frame that locks the cylinder, angled grip frame with 1-pc checkered wood grip. Ser. 37043 CONDITION: Poor, no original finish remains, being a dark, brown patina overall. The rammer and rammer lever are missing, all the nipples are damaged from dry firing and the grip is chipped and cracked. 4-41055 JR118 (150-300)

568BW. LEPAGE-LEFAUCHEUX ENGRAVED PINFIRE REVOLVER. Cal 11mm pinfire. Beautiful Civil War era pinfire revolver with 6-1/4” round bbl, engraved down the top with Lapage name and address, leaf and vine patterns at the muzzle and over the frame and cylinder. The frame, trigger guard and hammer are case colored with smooth 2-pc. wood grips having engraved escutcheons with 4-faceted buttcap with lanyard loop. Accompanied by a relined, probably not original oak box with one round of original ammunition. Posner Collection. Ser LF7411. CONDITION: Excellent to new, appears unfired, retains virtually all its original bright blue on the barrel, lug and cylinder, the frame and trigger guard retain most of their original case colors that have dulled and faded, but are still bright in sheltered areas. Grips are excellent and retain most of their original bright varnish. Box is good. Posner collection. 4-41904 JR257 (900-1,200)

568BX. PETENGILL POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31 perc. Blued finish with 4 Þ” octagon bbl., split loading lever of the 3rd Model, iron frame with 2-pc wood grips. Ser. 148. CONDITION: Good, retains traces of the original finish with scattered light pitting, all matching numbers, very good grips that retain 75% original varnish. Mechanics need attention. 4-41795 JR142 (400-700)

568BY. ALSOP NAVY REVOLVER. Ser 283, cal .36, 5 1/2” octagonal barrel. Missing the entire loading lever assembly. No safety. No chamber liners. Front side has been ground flat. CONDITION: Metal has turned brown patina over the filing that was done to remove pitting. The rear of the barrel has been battered to make a tighter fit with the frame. The grips have minor dents and scratches. The bore is poor, mechanically needs work. 4-25536 FS317 (300-500)

568BZ. LOT OF TWO COLT 1877 DA REVOLVERS. (1) Lightning, Cal 38 Colt. 3-1/2” Sheriff’s Model with etched panel barrel, nickel finish and checkered 1-pc. wood bird head grips. Ser 922. CONDITION: Good, retains about 85% bright original nickel with the balance flaked to a light patina. The barrel panel is completely visible. Excellent grips with the high points flattened, excellent bright bore. Good mechanics. (2) Thunderer 41 Colt, 4-1/2” nickel finish with black composition grips. Missing the ejector rod and housing, trigger and other internal parts. Ser 59269. CONDITION: As noted, retains 30-40% nickel, mostly on the frame and cylinder. Very good grips, strong dark bore that may clean. Posner Collection. 4-41995, 4-41999 JR236 (600-900)

568CA. DAKOTA BISLEY REVOLVER. Ser 1000, caliber .44/40, 7 Þ” round barrel. Made by Jager-EMF Co. CONDITON: Like new. 4-41202 FS117 (300-400)

568CB. LOT OF TWO COLT 1877 DA REVOLVERS. (1) 38 Colt, lightning model, nickel finish, 4-1/2” bbl with ejector rod and black composition grips. Ser 113350. CONDITION: Good plus, retains about 90% strong original nickel, slightly dull on the barrel with losses over the top strap, trigger guard and grip frame. Grips are well worn and fading to brown. Bore is strong with fine pitting. Good mechanics. (2) Cal 41, Thunderer Model, 3-1/2” Sheriff’s Model, nickel finish with black composition grips. Ser 82398. CONDITION: Good plus, retains 85-90% original nickel, beginning to lift around the forcing cone area and top strap. The cylinder, trigger guard and grip frame are also flaked to a dark patina with fine pitting on the cylinder. The grips show moderate wear and the bore, with good rifling, is lightly pitted. The niter blued screws are excellent. Trigger return spring broken. Posner collection. 4-41965, 4-41966 JR225 (900-1,200)

568CC. LOT OF TWO COLT 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVERS. Cal 38 Colt. (1) Sheriff’s Model, blue and case colored, 3-1/2” bbl with black composition grips. Ser 114495. CONDITION: Good, the barrel retains 60% thinning original blue with light pitting at the left muzzle edge. The trigger guard and grip frame retain 50-60% strong bright blue in sheltered areas with the back strap a light patina. The cylinder retains about 50% very thin blue and the frame traces of case colors in sheltered areas with the balance a light patina. Very good grips, excellent bright shiny bore. (2) Sheriff’s Model, blue and case colored, 2-1/2” bbl with black composition grips. Ser 69958. CONDITION: Good, mostly a medium brown patina with some scattered pitting on the cylinder and left recoil shield. The frame also lightly pitted on the left side. Moderately worn grips, good strong bore, dark in the grooves. Mechanics need attention. Posner Collection. 4-42011, 4-41957 JR224 (800-1,200)

568CD. COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. Cal 38 Colt. Blue and case colored finish with 3-1/2” bbl, made without ejector rod housing, black composition bird head grips. Ser 66573. CONDITION: Very good, the barrel retains about 75% strong bright blue, the cylinder about 25% thin blue in the gullets with the balance a brown patina. The frame retains 65-70% bright case colors, silvered on the top strap and recoil shields with scattered surface rust on the left recoil shield. Grip frame and trigger guard retain 65-70% bright blue with a blue-brown back strap. The grips show moderate to heavy wear, otherwise they’re sound. Strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Posner Collection. 4-41967 JR363 (500-700)

568CE. COLT 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. Usual configuration with 4 Þ” bbl. and black composition bird head grip. Ser. 156901 CONDITION: Fair. Retains a dark brown patina overall, no original finish remains, grips severely worn, hand spring broken. 4-41006 JR148 (300-500)

568CF. COLT 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal 36Perc. Usual configuration, 4-1/2” bbl, five shot fluted rebated cylinder with brass trigger guard and grip frame and 1-pc. wood grips. Ser 26705. CONDITION: Good, all matching including the wedge, the iron retains a medium blue brown patina and the frame a silver gray patina. The trigger guard and grip frame are a clean, light brass patina. The grips have been refinished. Strong bore with pitting and some bright areas. 4-41811 JR247 (600-900)

568CG. ALLEN & WHEELOCK PEPPERBOX REVOLVER. Cal. 32 perc. Usual configuration with bar hammer and fluted 6 shot 3 Þ” barrel cluster, bag shaped grip with smooth wood grip panels. Accompanied by a homemade period wooden box with brass hinges and hook latch. Ser. None. CONDITION: Fair, pitting around the muzzle and on the frame, most of the engraving is worn from the shield, refinished grips, loose mechanics. Slight amount of touch up on the iron. The box is very good. 4-41797 JR132 (200-400)

568CH. J.M. COOPER POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. Philadelphia production, second model, 31 caliber, 5 shot cylinder with 4” octagonal barrel, double action with brass triggerguard and backstrap serial #8285. Posner collection. CONDITION: Very good. Reblued, markings are worn. Mechanically excellent. Posner collection. 4-41964 CW185 (300-500)

568CI. COLT 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36 perc. Usual configuration, 7 Þ” round bbl., brass grip frame and 1-pc wood grips, British proofed. Ser. 20165. CONDITION: Poor, no original finish remains, pitting over most of the metal, rammer and lever are missing, grips are severely damaged, front sight is replaced. 4-41038 JR 133 (100-200)

568CJ. ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal. 32perc. Usual configuration with 6 shot fluted barrel cluster, engraved, screwed-on nipple shield and lightly engraved iron frame with 2-pc bag shaped walnut grips. Ser. Not visible. CONDITION: Good plus. The barrels retain 85% dull blue, the shield and frame are a thin brown patina and the grips retain about 90% varnish. Boogerd shield screws, mechanics need attention. 4-41796 JR147 (200-300)

568CK. COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. 6 shot cylinder, 36 caliber with 7 1/2” round barrel. Brass trigger guard and back strap and one-piece walnut grips. Serial #5398. All matched. Posner collection. CONDITION: Good. No original finish. Gun is dark and uncleaned with various spots of light pitting. No cylinder scene remains. 1 nipple is broken. Grips show much wear and main spring is weak. Posner collection. 4-42052 CW170 (800-1,100)

568CL. ALLEN & THURBER BAR HAMMER PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal. 32 perc. Usual pocket configuration with 3 *" six shot fluted bbl cluster, engraved, screwed-on shield with lightly engraved frame and bag shaped grip with walnut grip panels. Ser. 140. CONDITION: Poor to fair, no original finish remains, the barrels and frame a gray metal color with plier marks around the metal, badly boogerd screws and pitting on the grip frame. The grips retain 75-80% original varnish with some chipping at the frame. Mechanics need attention. 4-41975 JR136 (100-200)

568CM. COLT RICHARDS MASON CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal 44CF. Nickel finish, with barrel reduced to 4-1/8”, Colt’s patent on the left side of the frame with wonderful 1-pc. ivory grips. Posner Collection. Ser 198419. CONDITION: Mismatched with the aforementioned amputated barrel, retains 10-15% nickel with the balance a dark attic patina. The cylinder retains 10-15% naval battle scene. The grips are excellent with a wonderful mellow patina and several age lines at the top and bottom. On either side of the back strap are areas where rust has chipped the edges of the ivory end, a small sliver is missing from the left heel. Occasionally the hammer will not hold at full cock. The wedge is frozen in place. Posner collection. 4-41987 JR290 (500-700)

568CN. ALLEN & THURBER BAR HAMMER PEPPERBOX. Cal 32Perc. Pocket size with 3-1/2” six shot bbl cluster, screwed on nipple shield and engraved iron receiver with smooth bag shaped grips. Ser 7. CONDITION: Fair, the barrels have fine pitting at the muzzle and breach ends, scattered lightly elsewhere. The shield and frame also lightly pitted. The side plate a replacement. The grips nicked and dinged with the left side probably a replacement. Good mechanics. 4-41021 JR373 (200-300)

568CO. MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON 1858 NEW MODEL ARMY. Cal. 44 perc. Blued finish with 8” octagon barrel, two piece walnut grips with legible cartouche on the left side and inspector marks over the metal. Ser. 106982. CONDITION: Good to very good. The barrel retains 40-50% thin blue, the frame 50-60% stronger blue and the cylinder mostly a blue brown patina. The grips are sharp, showing light use and wear. The bore is strong with sharp rifling, slightly dark but should clean very well. 4-40862 JR98 (500-800)

568CP. WITHDRAWN

568CQ. LARGE UNMARKED CYPHERED ANTIQUE BOWIE KNIFE, MID 19TH CENTURY. This heavy (1 Ú lbs.) knife has a hollow ground clipped point blade just under 11 Ú”, a 4” false edge, and is about 15 ß” overall. It is either unmarked or the mark has worn off, but is similar in form to Sheffield knife by George Wostenholm. The grip is German silver mounted (including cross guard) with stag scales, and the cross guard is a rounded stylized “s” form. The stamped figures on the blade include seated lions with the mottoes “I SURPASS ALL” and “TRY ME”, a Liberty Cap containing the work “LIBERTY”, a winged dragon, 2 stylized hearts being pierced by daggers and a buck chased by dogs and a hunter on horseback. CONDITION: The blade has been cleaned, with some areas of light pitting, a few very tiny nicks, and a very slightly blunted tip. Despite being sharpened many years ago, the overall look is a pleasant patina. The stag scales have one minor crack, and although one slightly overlaps the metal at one point, they are almost certainly original to the knife. There is evidence of a very light battering on the top of the pommel, but the knife is very tight and sound overall. No sheath. 4-42251 (20,000-25,000)

568CR. LARGE SPEAR PONT BOWIE BY HASSAM BROTHERS, BOSTON, MID 19TH CENTURY. While not the common form for a Hassam, this knife is absolutely genuine. The spear point blade measures about 12 Þ”, with “HASSAM BROTHERS / BOSTON” stamped on both sides of the ricasso. The iron cross guard terminates in acorn finials, and the ribbed horn or possibly rosewood grip is bracketed by a German silver ferrule and pommel cap. A nut around the threaded tang secures blade to the 5” grip. The weight of this knife is about 1 1Ú 4lbs. CONDITION: The blade has been crudely sharpened with a grinding wheel, by somebody apparently unaware of his destructive talents. These marks cover a good portion of the blade. From the ricasso back to the pommel cap, the condition is quite good with the exception of a few minor age cracks in the grip. No sheath. 4-41077 (7,000-10,000)

568CS. LONG ANTIQUE SPEAR POINT BOWIE WITH MEXICAN EAGLES. The slender, 10 1/8” spear point is marked “B B” on both sides of the ricasso. The grip is 4 ß” with German silver mounts. The pommel has a stamped Mexican eagle on both sides, and the two piece guard has a stamped lion or lioness, also on both sides. Period m.o.p. scales are secured by two pins though the tang, and a brass liner is under both the scales and mounts. The layered cardboard sheath has a German silver tip and throat. CONDITION: The knife shows evidence of cleaning and sharpening, with one nick near the tip and several casting flaws (they do not detract). There is a slight damage (loss) to one edge of the guard, with a few tiny dents on the guard and the pommel ornaments. The m.o.p scales are excellent, with a pleasing patina. The sheath has a fold on each side and slight wear. The attachment button has been lost from the throat. 4-42254 (3,500-5,000)

568CT. FINE LARGE ANTIQUE COFFIN HANDLED BOWIE BY GEORGE WOODHEAD. Clipped point 9” blade, with a 6” false edge, marked “G WOODHEAD / 36 HOWARD STREET/ SHEFFIELD” in three line near the guard. The coffin form grip is 4 Þ” (including the guard) with stag scales and German silver guard, escutcheon, and pins. Decorated layered cardboard sheath is German silver throat and tip. It dates from around 1850. CONDITION. The blade retains most of the original polish, with some staining and a few areas where light pitting has been cleaned away. The stag scales are crisp and undisturbed. The sheath has some wrinkles on each side, a bit of wear, and possibly a replaced metal tip. 4-42253 (15,000-18,000)

568CU. ANTIQUE BOWIE KNIFE BY GEORGE WOODHEAD, CIRCA 1850. The knife has a blade just under 6 ß”, a 4 3/8” false edge, and is just over 10 ß” overall. The mounts are German silver, with raised reclining lions on both sides of the pommel. A pointed oval escutcheon in one of the stag scales bears the name “C.H.Parks” in period script. A thick, pointed oval cross guard, when viewed from behind, shows evidence of re-positioning. The edge of the blade has been re-shaped from sharpening, and the right edge of the three line maker’s stamp is covered by the guard. It should read “G. WOODHEAD / 36 HOWARD STREET / SHEFFIELD”. The layered cardboard sheath lacks the German silver tip, and the throat lacks the button. The scales and pommel are in sound, undisturbed condition, as is the engraved escutcheon. Heavy sharpening during the period of use has altered the shape of the blade. The back of the guard has some gaps where it fits the blade, but the guard does not appear to be a replacement. The layered cardboard sheath is worn and scuffed, and lacks both the metal tip and the attachment button on the throat. 4-42252 (9,000-12,000)

568CV. SCRIMSHAWED MAP HORN: Depicting a view of Philadelphia. Three line inscription reads “First Sergt. John Robbins, 1st Company Milta Arty Phil Ada County” Scrimshaw design includes a sun face with spread winged eagles on either side, the banner beneath reads “Philadelphia”. Below that is a very nice scrimmed depiction of fifty or more homes with a harbor in the foreground featuring three full-rigged sailing vessels. The butt of the horn fitted with an old carved wooden plug. The first half of the horn scrimmed on a creamy ivory background, the upper portion of the horn carved in relief with a dark stained finish. The horn has the appearance of an 18th century horn and shows considerable signs of age, however, is not of that period. Very nicely executed with the design in nice contrast. Size: 9” long across the curve, approx. 11 1/2” on the curve. CONDITION: A small section approx. 1 1/2” x 1/2” appears to have been broken out of the horn at one time and glued back in, still loose. The upper end of the carved horn having an old worm hole in it. Otherwise, generally good. Wiggins Collection. 4-42086 JJ3 (400-600)

568CW. FINE DOCUMENTED EARLY SCRIMSHAW HORN. This early 19th century priming horn very aesthetically engraved with alternating panels of fish and leaves. Two line inscription reads “Abner Maynard, powder, RVMB” An accompanying document handwritten in 1978 at the time Mr. Messenger purchased the horn, indicates that Abner Maynard was of Middlebury, VT and served with the Rutland regiment during the War of 1812. His unit was the Middlebury Brigade. Maynard held the rank of Major until the close of the war and this horn descended in the Peter Bent Brigham family of Waitsfield, VT. This fine antique priming horn fitted with a carved wooden plug at the butt end with wonderful worn patina. The first half of the horn with the scrimshaw design, the upper portion of the horn recessed carved. Size: 7” across the curve and approx. 8” on the curve. CONDITION: Generally excellent. The scrimshaw design both well executed and colored so that it stands out very nicely against the warm mellowed ivory background. Structurally excellent, the only blemish being a 1/4” section which has a small worm hole. This is at the very edge of where the scrimshawed portion ends and the recessed carved portion of the horn begins. A similar but far smaller worm hole exists on the very edge of the horn where the wooden butt attaches. Messenger Collection. 4-41688 JJ2 (500-800)

568CX. CARVED AND SCRIMSHAWED MAP HORN. A very nicely executed scrimshawed map horn inscribed “J.M. Hyatt, his horn 1760” The map depicting various areas of New York including “Schnachtedy”, “Albany” , “Port Edward”, “German Flatt”, “Saratgoa”, etc. In addition to the nice map portion is armorial crest on the reverse depicting a rampant lion and a rearing unicorn. Between it is a round crowned escutcheon inscribed on the border “Doieu Et Mon Droit”. A scale symbol is scrimshawed near the top. A vining scrim design around the upper portion, followed by a notch design. The upper tip of the horn carved away, the butt end fitted with a carved wooden plug. The horn, definitely with considerable age, but also definitely not 18th century on a yellow mellowed patina horn, the scrim design nicely done and stands out quite well. A nice old horn but not 18th or early 19th century. Size: Approx. 11” from one end of the curve to the other and approx. 15 1/2” on the curve. CONDITION: Structurally very good. A couple of very minor boring insect holes but at no critical point. Otherwise, very nice. Messenger Collection. 4-41686 JJ5 (600-900)

568CY. NICE SCRIMSHAW HORN WITH INSCRIBED FRENCH ARMORIAL CREST: The crest features a crowned lion to one side, a rearing unicorn on the other side. The central round portion crowned with an inscription around the border “Honisoit Oui Malypense” A ribbon banner beneath inscribed “Dieu Et Mon Droet” The reverse of the horn with a heart-shaped design inscribed in the center in script with what appears to be “J.W.” The horn also carved or branded near the spout at a later point with a small “W.D.” preceded by a short arrow. The horn fitted with a wooden plug at the end having a turned handle. The tip of the horn fitted with an old brass spring-hinged pouring spout. The horn also fitted with two small iron eye rings to attach the carrying strap to. The horn is a light ivory color and while the scrim design is rather delicate, it is quite readable. Size: From the butt to the pouring tip it is 10” across the curve, on the curve to the tip of the spout it is approx. 13” The turned wooden handle approx. 2 1/2” long. CONDITION: The horn generally in very good structural condition the wood varnished at some point in time. Some surface damage as a result of some burrowing insects. This scattered throughout a few places on the horn, a couple such spots on the rampant lion. These spots have been filled in many years ago with some composition. Otherwise, generally good. Messenger Collection. 4-41687 JJ4 (400-700)

568CZ. HISTORIC PRESENTATION IVORY CANE: to Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott. This wonderfully carved ivory cane features a life-like dogs head carved in the form of a bloodhound with glass eyes. The cane’s shaft consists of carved ivory discs, each disc carved with a raised knob set with black ebony, thus simulating a shark vertebrae cane. The cane wonderfully scrimmed and inlaid with red sealing wax to read “Presented to Lieut. General Winfield Scott by Fred Henke Turner, carver, Paterson, NJ, a soldier in the Mexican war” Similarly inscribed near the tip “Down with treason” The tip of the cane fitted with a 2” iron metal tip. Scott considered the hero of the Mexican war, was in charge of the Union forces at the outbreak of the Civil War. This wonderful antique cane was accomplished by a very talented carver. The fact that it is ivory and the simulation of a shark vertebrae cane is very reminiscent of mid and early 19th century canes and other ivory artifacts produced by seaman while on long voyages away from home. We have not researched F.H. Turner but the records of the Mexican War should include information on him as well as his service in the Army at that time. Size: 35 1/2” long. CONDITION: Generally very good. The entire cane having a wonderful warn mellow aged patina. There are various lines or separations in the ivory including some hairlines in the dog’s head as well as some separation lines in various discs along the shaft of the cane. These lines are drying or aging lines, not breaks or cracks. 4-41118 JJ1 (18,000-28,000)

568DA. HISTORIC 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE USED AT THE BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIGHORN. Cal 45-55. This famous carbine is one of fifteen forensically identified Custer Battlefield Carbines, of which only five are in private hands, this being one of the privately owned ones. It is accompanied by a notarized letter dated January 8, 1991 from Douglas Scott and Dick Harmon stating that this carbine was “confirmed as matching an archaeological specimen case (FS 150) from the Calhoun Hill area of the Custer battlefield”. This forensic comparison was accomplished at the Nebraska State Patrol’s Criminalistics Laboratory, Firearms and Toolmarks Identification Laboratory. Of the handful of weapns forensically proven to have been at the Battle of the Little Bighorn this is of particular historic interest and importance. It was quite likely used at the Battle of the Rosebud and the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Both battles being considered perhaps the high water mark for the Indians. At the Battle of the Rosebud the Indians overwhelmed Cook and defeated him and, of course, at the Battle of the Little Bighorn they annihilated Custer and his entire command.
This Springfield carbine, serial #1210, is beleived to have been issued to the 3rd Cavalry which saw action at the Battle of the Rosebud. This is based on information discovered by Franklin Mallory in the National Archives. Mallory discovered records that serial numbers in the 1210 range were issued to the 3rd Cavalry. It is therefore very likely an Indian captured the carbine at the Rosebud and later used it at the Little Bighorn. We of course know it was definately used at the Little Bighorn from the cartridge casing found on Calhoun Ridge where Indians fired on and killed Lt. Calhoun and his entire command. The Battle of the Rosebud took place just eight days prior to the battle of the Little Bighorn and it is a known fact that many or most of the Indians that participated at the Battle of the Rosebud also participated in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
This lot is accompanied by a small paperback book “Archaeological Insights into The Custer Battlefield. An Assessment of the 1984 Field Season” 1987 Scott and Fox which details the archeological search in the battlefield There is a pouch inside the back cover that contains a large sectioned map of the battlefield showing the exact location of where all the recovered shell casings were found. Also accompanying it is a colorful print of a painting executed by noted Custer historian Ralph Heinz. The print titled “Yellow Nose” depicts an actual happening during the battle on Calhoun Ridge according to Indian records and a pictograph history executed by Yellow Nose himself after the battle.
This carbine is standard configuration issue 1873 with 22” round barrel, German silver front blade and 500-yard rear sight. It has the standard 1873 stock, made without butt trap, 1873 marked breech block and flat lock plate, which also has the spread-winged American eagle and “U.S./Springfield/1873”. CONDITION:The gun has a very dark, as found, patina, and bears tremendous indication of Indian usage. It has light pitting over much of the surface. All the legends and numbers are still visible. The butt stock shows much use, typical of all Indian used guns, and includes a myriad of nicks, dings, scratches as well as a large gouge on the bottom of the forearm. The middle of the stock has an interesting pronounced area of wear which is most certainly a result of riding over an Indian saddle bow for a long period of time. The wrist was broken through but never glued and has a very old make-do repair which is almost certainly of Indian origination that consists of a number of small tacks and an old round head wood screw. It is wrapped with wire which appears to be old telegraph wire, with evidence further down the wrist that it was also wrapped with a course wire and probably rawhide, as there are still traces of finish in that area. There is a small chunk and sliver of wood missing from the left side and another from the right side. Below a tang screw is an old round head replacement. Extractor is missing. The bore still has strong rifling, pitted and dark in front of the chamber and dark in the grooves, with a light ring about mid-point. The lock functions perfectly. 4-41806 JJ7 A more detailed package of information is available by contacting our office (Offered without estimate)

568DB. UNIQUE AND HISTORIC SIOUX ENGRAVED PICTOGRAPH EXCAVATED FROM SITTING BULL’S CAMP AT THE LITTLE BIG HORN BATTLEFIELD: This object is likely one of the most important excavated artifacts from Battle of the Little Big Horn or Custer’s Last Stand and the only known Plains Indian pictograph worked on a metal surface. This unique artifact was excavated by Jason Pitsch who’s family owned and farmed nearly 30,000 acres of the Little Big Horn battlefield. The bulk of this family’s land was located on the Southern edge of the Sioux Indian campgrounds and was also the site of Major Jesse Reno’s attack on Sitting Bull. In the late 1970’s Mr. Pitsch, realizing that the family land contained objects of unique and historic importance, began to excavate for relics from the famed battle and started one of the world’s best collections of Little Big Horn artifacts. He was very methodical in his approach and carefully documented the location of each artifact and also registered these with the United States National Park Service. His collection became extremely large and represented one of such historical importance that he opened the Reno Battlefield Museum in Garryowen, Montana to exhibit the artifacts to the public.
This unique sheet brass artifact was most likely once a camp kettle having a rolled edge at the top and typical spun brass body of the type common in America in the first quarter of the 19th Century. On the surface is clearly seen the engraved pictograph with figures moving from right to left showing four Indian warriors, three of which are riding on horseback chasing a group of three United States Cavalry soldiers. Two of the soldiers are on horseback and one lies wounded or dying on the ground with two arrows piercing his torso. The pictograph illustrates two riding Indians with long feathered head dresses, arrows flying through mid-air heading towards the two riding soldiers, one of whom is tossing his carbine backward from his hand. There is an American flag or guidon which is obviously falling toward the ground as well. The detail and sophistication of this unique pictograph is superb. It is very typical of this indigenous artistic tradition. Since this relic was discovered on the site of the Hunkpapa Camp circle, exactly where Sitting Bull’s camp was located along the Little Big Horn River, it is supposed that the scene depicted here may be related to the Battle of the Rosebud which occurred several days before Custer’s Last Stand. The sheet brass pictograph is accompanied by a signed certificate from the Reno Battlefield Museum with a map on the reverse showing the exact location where the artifact was excavated. The pictograph was removed from the Pitsch land in 1992.
This one of a kind excavated artifact from the Little Big Horn battlefield site associated with Sitting Bull’s camp is one of the most important Sioux artifacts and American historical objects to come to the public market in decades. It’s importance is related to both American military history as well as American Indian artistic and pictorial traditions. 4-42059 CW106 (40,000-60,000)

568DC. RELIC PARTIAL COLT MODEL 1873 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER RECOVERED FROM THE TIMBER FIGHT LINE, RENO BATTLEFIELD. Consisting of the frame, loaded cylinder and barrel of a Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army accompanied by a signed certificate from the Reno Battlefield Museum, Garryowen, Montana documenting that this relic was excavated by Jason Pitsch (owner of approximately 30,000 acres of Little Big Horn Battlefield land) in 1991 at the Timber Fight Line near a bend in the Little Big Horn River. The relic revolver has three cylinders with it’s original brass cartridge casings and two cylinders with full cartridges remaining. The entire relic has been cleaned by electrolysis and presents a heavily pitted dark gray surface overall. The historic relic is accompanied by a certificate signed by Jason Pitsch which reads “1873 Colt Single Action S.N.# 5100 (GPI) load (sic) cylender (sic), barrel fram (sic) and cylnder (sic).” On the reverse of the certificate is a printed map of the Reno Battlefield showing the location where this revolver was excavated. A fine, documented and desirable relic from the Little Big Horn. 4-42058 CW107 (20,000-30,000)

568DD. HISTORIC 1873 TRAP DOOR SPRINGFIELD CARBINE. Cal. 45-70. This historic carbine in relic condition was recovered from the Little Bighorn River in August 1954 by Fred F. Kilfoy while fishing. The location where Mr. Kilfoy has indicated he found this carbine is approximately 10-12 miles North of the Custer Battlefield, which took place in June of 1876. The area where this carbine was found is along the retreat route used by the Sioux after the battle when they were traveling North to Canada. How it came to be in the river at this point is anyone’s guess. It can be speculated that the Indians, laden with all their worldly possessions, in hasty retreat and having all the firearms they picked up on the battlefield had probably improperly secured it to a pack and when crossing the river the rifle simply slipped off and fell unnoticed into the river where it lay for over 100 years until Mr. Kilfoy discovered it. Mr. Kilfoy, in a notarized statement dated February 19th, 1991 stated that while fishing the Bighorn River he stepped on the carbine and upon discovering what it was took it home with him and kept it in his possession until October 1990 when it was sold at auction.
In another notarized letter dated February 20th, 1991 from Bob Funk, a well-known firearms dealer in Southwest Wyoming, states that he purchased this carbine for $25 from Mr. Kilfoy’s auction.
Our carbine is described as being of standard configuration, badly rusted and having all the appearance of an item long submerged in moving water. The front sight is rusted off and there appears to be a major dent in the barrel about 8” from the muzzle. The rear sight is much more recently missing as there is strong original blue under the area where the sight rested on the barrel. The breechblock is rusted through in two or three places and the latch knob is rusted off. The hammer was apparently bent at some point and does not line up with the firing pin recess. The sling ring and bar are still intact although very fragile. The 1873 style solid buttplate is still in place although one screw has fallen out. The wood, particularly at the wrist area, has worn away and is now very thin. The whole carbine appears to be very fragile.
One could speculate endlessly on how this relic came to be in the river where it was found but the almost inescapable fact is that a completely original 1873 saddle ring carbine in the near proximity of the Custer Battlefield leaves little doubt that it was a Custer gun, unfortunately the serial number is obliterated and we will never know for sure. 4-41083 JR113 Offered without estimate.

568DE. RELIC REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER EXCAVATED FROM ROSEBUD CREEK. Cal .44 perc. This wonderful old revolver, in inoperative relic condition, was excavated near Rosebud Creek adjacent to the Custer battlefield.
In June 1876 in an effort to make the Lakota Sioux, who were gathered with Sitting Bull, to return to their reservations. General’s Crook & Terry and Col Gibbon mounted a three-prong attack ostensibly to surround the Indians. On June 17, 1876, General Crook was proceeding down the Rosebud River when they were attacked by Crazy Horse and about 500 warriors. This forced Crook and his troops to retreat, which one could speculate, caused Custer’s demise when Crook was late completing his part of the three-prong drive. The Crook column was the largest of the three and certainly would have made a difference to Custer had the attack been coordinated and proceeded as planned. Crook never sent word to Terry’s column, of which Custer’s Seventh Cavalry was a part, and there had been no communication among the three forces so the other two never knew the outcome of the Rosebud fight until it was to late.
Our revolver has a 6 3/4” octagon barrel, apparently reduced from its original 8”. The iron has a deep brown rust patina with pitting over most of the surface, more pronounced on the right side. The brass trigger guard is a very dark brown, four of the chambers remain loaded with caps in place. The grips are worn and weathered to just a sliver on the right side and about 50% on the left side. There are some inspector marks visible on the trigger guard and barrel all other markings are obliterated or inaccessible. This unique revolver was sold at a West Coast auction in April 1995 for $33,000. Its provenance includes Acevado Collection and Dr. Lawrence Frost Collection. It is pictured and mentioned on page 91, Custer battle guns by John DuMont and on page 25, “Firearms in the Custer Battle” by John DuMont and John E. Parsons.
With its cut barrel our revolver was apparently not a military sidearm so one can speculate that it could have only been carried by one of the Indians in the Rosebud fight who, undoubtedly, had captured it from a settler or possibly one of the gold miners the Indians were trying to drive out of the Black Hills. Further speculation can be raised as to the fate of the individual who carried it since two of the chambers are fired and the four remain still charged.
The barrel amputation and front sight, which is a tiny brass rocky mountain shape with a tiny dovetail 3/8” from the muzzle, was surely not done by an Indian but by an accomplished gunsmith of the time. To become so deeply patinated and the grips so severely worn would have taken most of the 125 years since Custer’s fight. The grips have several small holes around the bottom on both sides, which appear to be tack holes, consistent with Indian decorations.
All in all a spectacular and rare Indian Wars battlefield relic that will fit into anyone’s collection. More research may reveal additional provenance. 4-41084 JR578 Offered without estimate.

568DF. UNUSUAL HORSESHOE FOUND AT RENO’S TIMBER FIGHT HORSE PARK. Our horseshoe is of average size with an unusual inside weight having been forged onto it to compensate for the horse having a defective gait. This item was dug from the park behind Reno’s Timber Fight Line where the horse’s were held during the fight. It was collected and catalogued by Jason Pitsch who owns the land. CONDITION: Heavily rusted with the front cleat worn down. Another most unusual Custer fight item. 4-40907 JR311 (1,250-1,500)

568DG. HISTORIC LOT OF EXCAVATED CARTRIDGE CASINGS FROM THE RENO BATTLE SITE. In the early 1980’s, Jason Pitsch and some friends undertook an extensive excavation of the Pitsch farmland. Much of the Pitch Family farmland included the actual site of the Reno portion of the Battle of Little Big Horn. These casings consisting of approximately 47 items, most of which are 50/70 cartridge casings, were part of this historic finding. Most were fired in trapdoor Springfields, some were fired in Sharps rifles. Much of the Pitsch collection was turned over to the S.B.A. a couple of years ago. This is part of that collection. A letter from the S.B.A. attesting to the fact that these were received from the Pitsch collection will be accompanying this lot. CONDITION: These are all excavated, condition varies considerably. 4-42250 (2,000-5,000)

568DH. 1875 OFFICER’S MODEL TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD, IDENTIFIED TO LIEUTENANT JOHN MURPHY. Cal 45-70. This rare rifle is of the second type with 26” round bbl, having a gold washed Beech’s front sight and a 1,200-yard rear sight. The breech block and lock plate are both dated 1873. The lock plate, hammer, latch, breech block, tang, receiver and trigger guard are all engraved with deep arabesque patterns, as are the barrel band, nose cap and heel of the buttplate. Our rifle is fitted with the usual half stock, with silver-plated, pewter, leaf pattern nose cap. The breech block is of the high arch type. The middle of the forearm and wrist have coarse checkering patterns, with a round base tang sight mounted atop the wrist and a wood grip adapter mounted on the bottom. The hickory ramrod appears to be original, with a nickel-plated wiping jag on one end and a lightly decorated brass tip on the other end that may be a replacement. The barrel has a single iron ramrod guide. Accompanied by a spectacular tooled form-fitted leather case with embroidered decoration of “Lieut. John Murphy” on the right side and the tooled legend “14th U.S. Inft.” on the left side. The case is 45-1/2” overall length with the front 2/3 being a tapered round tube sewn on the top edge with a Cheyenne plug at the tip. The rear 1/3 is hard shell leather, form-fitted to the shape of the rifle and designed so that the butt area could be lifted to extract the rifle. The flap is secured by a strap that wraps over the butt and up the side to a black enameled buckle and is held in position by a leather thong that wraps around the grip area of the case. There is also a carrying strap on the bottom. This wonderful rifle is further accompanied by a large collection of documentation regarding Lieutenant Murphy, who served in the U.S. Army from 1858 until retiring in 1900. He served through the Civil War in the 5th Artillery and engaged in a variety of battles through the end of the war. After the war, he re-enlisted in the 14th Infantry and served on the frontier, including the 1876 Sioux Campaign. He fought in the Philippine Expedition in 1898 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He died May 3, 1920, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
The consignor has compiled a tremendous amount of information regarding Colonel Murphy and the order of descent for this rifle to the current owner, all of which will go to the new owner. This rifle was the featured cover of the September 1987 Gun Report and an article on page 58. The consignor has also obtained severa