683. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1863 MUSKET. No SN. .58 cal. 40" barrel. CONDITION: Heavily rusted and deeply pitted except for replacement ramrod. The stock is sound, but has some scorching damage, mostly on the left side. The bolster is battered from lack of nipple. The lock works. 9-75993 X2 (800-1,000)

684. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1861 MUSKET WITH INSCRIPTION. No SN. .58 cal. 52" barrel. "C.H Weaver/(three-leaf cover)" carved on left side of stock "WM/(star)" on the right side. Accompanying the lot is considerable correspondence between the owner and Charles Arquette, television's Charlie Weaver, regarding the possible purchase of this gun for Arquette's museum in Gettysburg. Arquette was a believer in reincarnation and believed that he had served in the Civil War. Unfortunately, he died before any deal could be made with the owner. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina with moderate to heavy pitting overall and vise marks on the rear of the barrel. The stock has been cleaned and filled, but is sound. The rear sight is missing, the action is good. 4-43758 X3 (1,000-2,000)

685. DANA MILITIA MUSKET. No SN. .70 cal. 39-3/4" barrel. "D. DANA / CANTON" marked on lockplate. "P / small eagle / V" on barrel. These militia muskets were made primarily for the State of Massachusetts, but this one does not have Massachusetts markings. The cock and frizzen have been replaced. The frizzen spring and screw are missing. CONDITION: Good overall with light surface rust and light to moderate pitting. The stock has sharp edges with numerous small scratches and dents. The bore is poor. Mechanically needs parts. 4-42349 FS1 (500-1,000)

686. HALF STOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL ADVERTISING FLYER. No SN. .48 cal. 33-1/2" octagonal barrel marked on top "Enterprise Gun Works" with a prancing horse.. This plain half stock rifle is shown on the front side of James Bown & Sons Enterprise Gunworks flyer at $10 in 1880. There are three dovetail slots in the barrel, but no sights. The nipple is broken off. The tumbler is loose in the lockplate and the hammer does not fit well. The tang screw is an oversized replacement and the rear of the tang is missing. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall. The wood has numerous cracks and repairs. The trigger guard, buttplate and tailpipe have been painted gold. The replacement iron ramrod has been painted black. The flyer is foxed and torn on some of the creases. 4-43584 and 4-40085 FS31 (500-800)

687. HARDER PERCUSSION HALF-STOCK RIFLE. No SN. .32 cal. 32" octagonal barrel. Rare marking "J.HARDER / ATHENS. PA" on top of barrel, along with engraving and three German silver bands. There is also engraving at the muzzle. Fancy pewter forearm tip with dovetail and pineapple design. Two cheek pieces with German silver eagle on the right side and seated deer on the left. The ramrod is a replacement and the rib has been re-soldered. The nose of the hammer, which is probably a replacement, has been replaced. CONDITION: Streaky brown patina on barrel with moderate to heavy pitting at the breech. The wood has a heavy coat of varnish on it, with some wear at the wrist and forearm. Mechanically needs adjusting. 4-44351 X14 (500-800)

688. ASSEMBLED HALF-STOCK RIFLE WITH LEMAN LOCK. No SN. .38 cal. 31-1/2" octagonal barrel. Brass trigger and trigger plate. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall. The stock has been repaired and sanded. Replaced ramrod and re-attached ramrod pipe. 4-44325 X38 (300-600)

690. WITHDRAWN.

691. SHARPS NEW MODEL 63 CARBINE. CAL.: .54. Standard carbine with 22" barrel, German silver front sight and standard carbine ladder sight, uncheckered wood, straight stock and carbine butt with sling bar and ring attached to the left side. SN C22142. CONDITION: Good-plus. The barrel retains a dark blue/brown patina with a couple spots of wear on the left side. The receiver retains about 20% faded case colors with the balance turned silver. The lockplate has visible case colors under old crud and light rust. The wood is sound with oil stain and streaking, and has been cleaned in the recent past. No visible cartouches. Strong, bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-44261 JL127 (2,000-3,000)

692. SHARPS NEW MODEL 63 CARBINE. CAL.: .52. Standard carbine with 22" round barrel, German silver front sight and standard carbine rear sight with the ladder broken off, uncheckered wood with 2 crisp cartouches on the buttstock, one on the wrist and the other center on the butt. Sling bar and ring mounted on the left side. SN 74366. CONDITION: Good-plus. The barrel retains a dark blue/brown patina with light surface rust, a few peen marks by the barrel band and wrench marks on the chamber sides. The receiver appears to retain about 50% dark case colors under a coating of old dried oil. The lockplate retains visible case colors under a coating of crud and light surface rust. The old priming mechanism is missing some of its parts. The wood is sound and has a beautiful hand polished patina. Strong, bright bore with scattered rust. The action is loose and probably needs only a spring to restore it to tight function. 4-43895 JL126 (2,500-4,000)

694. 18TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN. "Thomas Emblrly His Horn Ye 8 July 1781" all scrimshaw on two lines along the length of the horn. The cap, a dome-shaped carved wooden plug, attached with small wooden pegs. The nozzle carved. A later leather carrying thong has been affixed to the horn. SIZE: Approximately 17" on the curve. CONDITION: Stained, small split near the base, otherwise structurally good. 4-43780 (1,000-1,200)

695. IMPORTANT AND HISTORICAL 18TH CENTURY POWDER HORN- DATED 1775, MINUTEMAN. This large 18th century horn with a simple carved nozzle has the most interesting inlaid horn panel on the wood butt which reads "1775 Frederick Van Dyke Somrset N. J. MinuitMAN". According to the New Jersey archives of Revolutionary War personnel, Van Dyke did serve in the Revolutionary War. We are told that very few Minuitmen came from New Jersey, and most of these entered the war in the latter part of 1775. The horn with a simple-carved nozzle retains fragmented portions of the original leather strap. The wood plug in the butt end is affixed by large head brass tacks that are obvious 19th century replacements. The plug was originally secured with small pegs as is the normal case with an 18th century horn, and one such peg is still apparent under the leather strap. It is apparent that the brass tacks were added later at the very spots that the wooden plugs were. The small horn panel is affixed in the wood butt by what appear to be small brass brads. The horn was collected some 40-50 years ago by a New York collector who has long since deceased. The horn, together with a collection of Brown Bess Muskets, was consigned to this auction by the heir. SIZE: 18" on the curve. The butt is approximately 3-1/2" in diameter. CONDITION: Structurally sound with great old patina. What appears to be the original leather carrying strap is in pieces and very fragile. 4-43785 (1,000-4,000)

697. ALS ELIZABETH (LIBBY) B. CUSTER AND COVER. One page quarto as follows "41 East 10th St., Feb 4 90/My Dear Miss Hull/the soldier who cared for my husband's horses and for whom we are deeply attached was called Burkman but it might be that he enlisted under an assumed name. I do not know anything of him but you may get a clue by writing to the Commanding officer of the 7th U.S. Cavalry care of the War Department. I am sorry not to be able to help you. If our Burkman really was your brother, you have reason to be proud of his fidelity and courage/Sincerely yours, Elizabeth B. Custer". The cover is addressed to "Miss Fanny Hull/Union for Christian Work/67 Schermerhorn ST/Brooklyn". CONDITION: Very good. Ink is slightly faded but very readable. Minor separations at edges of folds. The cover's top is torn away showing two cancellations and a partial stamp. 4-43745 CW42 (1,500-2,000)

698. CIVIL WAR LETTER AND RELIC OF ELLSWORTH'S DEATH. An interesting and rare souvenir thread from the rebel flag that flew over the Marshall House in Alexandria, VA. with accompanying period letter. Single page quarto with glued thread of red bunting at top and inscription as follows: "The above is a thread of the Secession Rag that floated above the Marshall House at Alexandria, VA: and in the capture of which Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth lost his life by the murderous hand of the proprietor, "one Jackson". The pieces from which the thread were taken was sent to the undersigned on the 27th of May 1861 from Washington, D.C. by Private Robert J. Burnham, Co. B 71st Reg't. N.Y. Inf. (signed) Chas. Belcher". CONDITION: Excellent. One slight tear at top edge of fold that does not affect the script. Glue has discolored the paper slightly, otherwise bright and strong. 4-44030 CW26 (800-1,000)

699. LS, WILLIAM F. CODY (BUFFALO BILL) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, WITH LAND DOCUMENT AND COVER. Dated September 13, 1870, this two paged letter in a clerk's hand is on office of Indian Affairs stationary and signed by Wm. F. Cody, as acting commissioner. The letter is addressed to James H. Linnett, Esq. Chetopa, Cherokee County, Kansas. The letter approves Linnett's application for a land purchase authorized under 17th Article of the treaty with the Cherokee nation dated July 19, 1866. This letter is accompanied by a printed department of the Interior document dated April 2, 1870 and signed by E.S. Parker, Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The Department of the Interior cover is addressed to Linnett and postmarked September 13 and December 2, 1870. A partial Wm. F. Cody signature is on the front. CONDITION: the LS is very good with light fading and slight bleeding in the lower right quadrant of the first page. Wm. F. Cody's signature is bold on page 2. The document is fine. The cover has the right edge torn away, unfortunately, bisecting an additional Cody signature under the imprint. 4-43743 CW43 (600-800)

700. RARE "WALLPAPER" COPY OF THE DAILY CITIZEN VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, JULY 2, 1863. One page printed newspaper by J.M. Swords during the siege of Vicksburg on pink and green floral wallpaper. The back is inscribed in pencil "Presented to/Cortis M. Foley/By Simon Dufur author of /Across The Deadline". In the bottom right hand corner is the editor's note dated July 4, 1863 extolling this as the last printed Citizen newspaper on wallpaper with the last line reading "Copies will be valuable in years to come as a curiosity." Note: This article is dated the second day of Gettysburg yet nothing is mentioned about the battle. SIZE: 19 1/2"l x 11"w. CONDITION: Fair. One triangular shaped hole existing in the center of the paper 2 1/4"l x 3/4"w. Numerous other minor tears with no losses. The back shows nine old cellophane tape repairs and the paper is taped to old mat board with masking tape. 4-440112 CW37 (500-700)

701. SILVER HEADED DAGGER CANE. The repousse silver hilt is engraved with a presentation inscription "David Stuart / from / John Hi[ll]"? The last two letters have been defaced by two large pits. The 12-1/2" triangular blade with single fuller is decorated in gold and blue. CONDITION: The colors on the blade are bright, the silver is fine except for the large pits. The black shaft has minor chippings in the paint and a 6" crack at the top. The bone tip, with four sheet silver overlays, is slightly battered. 4-43297 FS244 (500-1,000)

703. EARLY JAEGER RIFLEMAN'S DECORATED PRIMING HORN. Diminutive pressed flat horn measuring 5 1/4" l x 2 1/2"w at base. horn plug and wooden stopper with vent pick. One side is decorated with finely scrimshawed standing woman next to a skewered boar with floral sprays and a flying angel. A motto is inscribed up the left side in German. The opposite panel shows a running boar being chased by a dog with a tree and scrolled panel with a German motto inscribed within. CONDITION: Very good. Horn has achieved a nice dark color. Scrimshaw is fine. Minor chip near base. 4-44286 CW36 (300-500)

705. VERY RARE FOEHL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. No SN visible. .44 cal. 27-3/4" part octagonal barrel. Unusual lever action breech loading rifle marked "MANUFACTURED AT THE / DERINGER. RIFLE & PISTOL WORKS / PHILADELPHIA. PA. U.S.A. / PATd JULY 25th 1876. MAY 14th 1879. / CHAs. FOEHL INVENTOR." on the left side of the receiver. CONDITION: Retains much of a soft brown finish on the barrel. The action colors have mostly silvered out. The wood has some small dents and scratches, but the checkering on the wrist is still good. The blade of the rear sight and elevator are missing. The set trigger needs adjusting. 4-44217 X16 (2,000-4,000)

707. NORTHWEST INDIAN BIRD RATTLE. Carved wood ceremonial rattle, 13-3/8" overall with a bird head and body carved and painted in green and red paint with a human and turkey effigy on top. The bowl separates into a handled ladle or bowl, 9-1/8" long, 2-3/4" wide, with a 4" cavity. CONDITION: The carving is crisp and clear and the paint vivid and bright. 4-44280 JL228 (1,500-2,500)

708. EARLY HAND-FORGED TRADE TOMAHAWK. Very early light tomahawk with 9-1/4" overall long head having a curved 4-1/8" rectangular spike on one side, and a curved 3-7/8" tapered blade, 1-1/2" across the edge, on the other side. It has a split, hand-forged socket. Currently has a 17-1/2" replacement haft. Consignor states that this tomahawk head was found by a professor Ernest Driver of Smith College in Deerfield, MA at the time I-91 was being constructed (early 1960s) when he and his team went to inspect the excavations. Illustrations 75 and 76 from the book American Indian Tomahawks by Harold L. Peterson, greatly resemble this tomahawk and are from the period 1740-1770. CONDITION: Very good. Most of the metal retains a very dark brown patina with some moderate to heavy pitting. The haft is fine. 4-43863 JL230 (400-700)

709. A PAIR OF BEADED CUFFS. Early cuffs, 9-1/4" long that taper from 12-1/2" wide down to 9-1/2", beaded with a sky-blue background with brilliant yellow and red geometric patterns. Appear to be of Plains Indian origin on white canvas cloth with five buckskin ties on each side. CONDITION: Very good. Some losses of background beads only to the top and bottom edges on both cuffs. Ties seem to be intact. The colors are still bright. 4-44283 JL258 (400-600)

712. HISTORICAL BALLARD RIFLE PRESENTED TO PAWNEE BILL. CAL.: 22. Standard grade rifle with 26" octagon barrel, fixed sights and uncheckered wood with splinter forearm and straight stock having a Remington black composition buttplate. This rifle bears an inscription engraved on the top three flats of the chamber area of the barrel "Presented to / MAJOR GORDEN LILLIE / from his friend J.J. Jones". Major Gordon Lillie was known by his stage name as Pawnee Bill and was a personal friend and one-time partner of Buffalo Bill in the touring Wild West Show. He was also the honorary Chief of the Pawnee Indian Nation. J.J. Jones was in fact Josephine Jones, a trick shot and sharpshooter, who historically gained fame as such, even before Annie Oakley. How the presentation came to pass is, at this time, unknown, but the engraving is unmistakably period to the rifle. The consignor states that this rifle has been in his family's possession, to his direct knowledge, since the early 1940s, when as a child he was told by his great-uncle that Major Gordon Lillie had given him the rifle, and that Lillie's wife May, had used it. He further states that the rifle has been passed down through his family to him and has never left their possession. SN 18329. CONDITION: About good. No original finish remains. The metal is a medium gray color with mottled silvered case colors on the receiver. The wood is sound and retains some original finish on the buttstock with the forearm showing more wear with nicks, dings and scratches. The bore is dark and severely eroded with traces of rifling. A wonderful opportunity to own a one of a kind, historic rifle. 4-42601 (10,000-20,000)

714. THREE WILD WEST SHOW PHOTOS OF BUFFALO BILL CODY. Three photos of Buffalo Bill Cody in elaborate beaded buckskin costume. One shows him mounted, the other two show him seated before a tent. All photos mounted on black paper. SIZE: 6-3/8" x 4-3/8", smaller ones- 3-5/8 x 4-1/2" CONDITION: Generally good. 8-87030 (400-500)

715. LARGE EARLY PHOTO- BUFFALO BILL CODY IN TENT. Great image of Buffalo Bill seated in his Wild West Show tent office. Photo came from personal collection of Arthur Bowden, a performer with the Wild West Show for many years. SIZE: 13" x 11". CONDITION: Good to fair, some abrasions to the surface of this large photo. 8-86990 (1,200-1,600)

716. ENGRAVED CALLING CARD- MAY LILLIE. Engraved calling card of "Mrs G. W. Lillie"-May Lillie, Pawnee Bill's wife. SIZE: 3" x 2". CONDITION: Slightly soiled. 8-87007 (50-100)

717. PAWNEE BILL PHOTO CALLING CARD. Photograph of Pawnee Bill at home on his ranch with buffalo in background printed as a calling card and over-stamped with a G.W. Lillie / Pawnee Bill signature. SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4". CONDITION: Excellent. 8-87006 (350-450)

718. CABINET PHOTO- PAWNEE BILL IN BUCKSKINS. Nice cabinet photo of Pawnee Bill who worked with the Pawnee Indians as interpreter for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and later formed his own Wild West Show with his wife May Lillie. Photo by Sessford. SIZE: 6-1/2" x 4-1/4". CONDITION: Very good. 8-87005 (750-1,000)

720 COLT 1878 DA REVOLVER WITH BUFFALO BILL INSCRIPTION. CAL.: .45 Boxer. Nickel finish, 7-1/2" barrel with blued trigger and hammer, ivory grips and a lanyard loop in the butt. The revolver has about 75% coverage foliate arabesque scroll engraving with usual marking on top of the barrel and where the caliber marking is normally found on the side of the barrel there is a long oval panel inscribed "Buffalo Bill's Wild West." The backstrap is engraved "* Hon. Wm F. Cody * / London." The top of the backstrap, behind the hammer, has a crown with the initials "VR." After careful examination, it has been determined that the arabesque pattern engraving is old American engraving, possibly of the period of the revolver, as is the barrel panel and backstrap inscription. The crown and "VR," however, are by another hand and possibly a later date. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter dated June 13, 2001, indicating that this revolver was shipped August 30, 1880, as a .45 Colt with nickel finish and rubber grips to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY in a shipment of 20 guns. The date of shipment certain lends plausibility to this revolver having been presented to Buffalo Bill by a friend or admirer during a visit to New York, and then the crown and "VR" addition made after his 1883 visit to England. Also accompanied by a modern felt-lined wooden box. SN 2840. CONDITION: Very good. Retains 65-75% original nickel with areas of light brown patina where the nickel has flaked away. The hammer and trigger retain 40-50% niter blue, turning brown. The grips have a wonderful yellow patina with numerous age lines and fit the frame very well. Strong, bright bore, slightly dark in the grooves. 4-43223 JL237 (20,000-40,000)

722. REMINGTON MODEL 1871 ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL CAL: .50CF. Blue and case colored finish with 8" round barrel, large pinched front sight, tiny forearm and one-piece wood grip. The left side of the forearm is marked "Montana Armory/Bozeman M.T." No SN CONDITION: Near excellent. The barrel retains 93-95% strong, bright, original blue with muzzle wear and a couple of cleaned spots. The receiver retains 97-98% very slightly faded original case colors. The wood is sound and retains about 95% original finish. The forearm stamping is somewhat soft and there is another indistinguishable stamp on the grip. Strong, bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-44326 JL262 (2,500-5,000)

723. GERMAN SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL. CAL.: .22. Falling block target pistol with 11-3/4" tapered octagon barrel, schutzen rifle-style front and adjustable rear sight. Thin flat-sided case colored receiver, double set triggers with finger rest trigger guard/lever that operates falling block. Tiny schnable tipped forearm and checkered two-piece walnut grips. No visible SN. CONDITION: Good-plus. The barrel retains 70-80% blue turning plum, with heavy pitting near the muzzle and what appears to be tape adhesive around the forearm area. The forearm is missing a chip from the lower edge and the screw is a modern replacement. The receiver retains about 50% dark case colors with scattered light surface rust. The grips are sound and show moderate to heavy wear. Good mechanics. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43845 Z78 (300-600)

724. ALTERED MAYNARD CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN 26223. .40 cal. 11" barrel. The barrel has been cut off, the tangs have been bent to fit a very thin checkered pistol grip with the date "1919" scratched in the bottom. The nipple hole in the frame has been plugged, and a new firing pin and sights installed. The hammer has been altered. Comes with walnut display stand. CONDITION: Retains about 80% of a thin brown finish on the barrel. There are strong traces of casehardening on the sides of the receiver, mostly grayed out with light surface rust and pitting. The grips are good. The bore is poor. 4-44199 X19 (500-1,000)

725. KETTNER BOLT ACTION TARGET PISTOL WITH LOADING EQUIPMENT. SN 33956. 5.6X35 mm cal. 9-3/4" multi-stage barrel. "EDUARD KETTNER COLN a/r" inlaid in gold on top of the barrel and silver lines outlining the various features on the barrel. The action, backstrap and trigger guard are all engraved. Comes with two bullet seaters, cartridge former, adjustable Berdan capper, 12 original cartridges, 25 re-loads, and four empty cases and two-plus boxes of bullets. The entire gun has been refinished. CONDITION: Retains almost all of the tank re-blue. The stock has minor nicks and dents, but the checkering is still sharp. The bore is poor. Mechanically excellent. 4-43234 FS246 (750-1,250)

726. REMINGTON MODEL 1871 PISTOL WITH BRITISH PROOF MARKS. SN 42. .50 cal. 8" round barrel. The breechblock appears to be a replacement, as it does not work properly. CONDITION: Has been cleaned, using a coarse abrasive leaving scratches and pitting. The grips are missing large chips at the bottom, which has had a lanyard ring removed. The bore is poor. Mechanically needs work. 4-43396 FS72 (350-700)

727. REMINGTON MODEL 1867 NAVY PISTOL. SN 5114. .50 cal. 7" round barrel marked "I. / W.D.W / anchor" on top of the barrel in front of the receiver. Faint traces of an inspector's mark appear on the left side of the grip. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have been cleaned, leaving scratches. The wood has been cleaned, varnished and part of the varnish removed. The mechanism appears to be filled with grease and is very stiff. The bore is poor. 4-43614 FS36 (500-1,000)

728. STEVENS LORD SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL. CAL.: .22. Large size target pistol with 9-3/4" octagon to round barrel, one-line company address with patent date, nickel frame with checkered two-piece walnut grips and finger rest nickeled trigger guard. Accompanied by an early mahogany presentation case with purple velvet lining that appears to be an original casing, certainly of the period. SN 546. CONDITION: Very good-plus. The barrel retains 93-95% original blue and the frame retains 96-97% strong bright original nickel with a spot of rust on the right side of the frame and several small spots down the backstrap. The right forward side of the frame is lightly scratched, apparently from steel wool. The hammer, trigger and grip screws retain generous amounts of their bright niter blue. The grips are near excellent, with light diamond point wear. Strong bore, dark in the grooves, may clean better. The case is very good, and retains most of its original varnish to the outside. The interior is slightly faded and has small tear from contact with the rear sight. 4-43744 JL201 (1,000-2,000)

730. WINCHESTER 73 RIFLE AND ENSEMBLE BELONGING TO JERRY POTTS CAL: .38WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24" octagon barrel, half-nickel front sight and semi buckhorn rear sight. It has uncheckered wood with a straight stock and crescent steel buttplate with trap. It is accompanied by a Winchester Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as having been shipped with 17 other rifles on March 30, 1887 to order #16933. It also has a beautifully worked bearskin dogsled scabbard with sealskin lining, hand-stitched with trade tassel decoration, trade bead rosettes with what appear to be RCMP tunic buttons of silver with caribou heads and an arrow. It has cartridge loops that contain five .38WCF rounds and three large copper conchos, two of which have different engraving, but the same center mark of "NWC." and the third one with a third style of engraving with the center marked "HB" (Hudson Bay Company?) The top end of the outside of the scabbard has a 4 3/4" diameter round leather medallion carved with maple leaves and the emblem of the Northwest Mounted Police and with what appears to be a brass NWMP crown. Also included is an early box for Winchester cartridges containing nine original .38WCF rounds. The box has a red label with green side tape marked for the Winchester Model 1873. Also included is a four-page typewritten resume of Potts' life and a small paperback booklet from the Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1966 by Hugh A. Dempsey entitled "Jerry Potts/Plainsman", that details the life of Jeremy Potts. In addition, there is a mounted piece of paper which appears to be a sale bulletin of the original Antler's Bar of Anchorage, Alaska stating that a Winchester and dogsled case owned by famed Canadian scout Jerry Potts was legal to sell. Additional research has disclosed more mentions of Potts service to the NWMP on pages 27, 28 & 29 of the book "The Mounties, The History of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police" by Jim Lotz. All three detail approximately the same information. Also in the book "The Mounties..." is a picture of Potts holding what possibly is this 73 rifle. The left sideplate of the rifle is very lightly engraved "Official N.W.M.P./hired scout/Fort Benton" with an NWMP emblem and the date "1889" and the name "Jerry Potts" in a riband off to the side. On the left side of the buttstock are the connected initials "J.P." in small iron tacks. It is unlikely that Potts did any of this work himself, as he is reported to have been illiterate. He named his son "Blue Gun", probably after this gun. SN 231516 CONDITION: About good. No original finish remains. The metal has a light brown, cleaned patina with moderate rust pitting at various places. The left sideplate has been cleaned. The wood is sound showing much wear with expected nicks, dings and scratches and a small chip missing from the forearm. The lower tang screw has been replaced. Strong bore, dark in the grooves with scattered pitting. The bearskin scabbard shows moderate to heavy wear, missing some of the hair on the outside and a few of the tassels. Otherwise, it is intact. The ammunition box has fuzzed edges, but the colors are bright and strong. 4-43193 JL311 (7,000-20,000)

732. LARGE KITCHIN BOWIE KNIFE. 9-5/8" clip point blade, 5/16" wide at the base. Marked with snake logo above "S & J KITCHIN / SHEFFIELD" on the left ricasso. German silver hilt with pearl scales mounted with German silver rivets. Comes with a stamped leather sheath with machine-sewn stitching. CONDITION: The blade has been cleaned using abrasive, which has left some scratching. The hilt has an even patina. The scales are slightly oversized. The scabbard is fine. 4-43291 FS214 (3,000-5,000)

733. WILL & FINCK PUSH DAGGER. 3-1/2" diamond shaped blade, 7" overall. Marked "WILL & FINCK" on one side of the ricasso. CONDITION: The blade has been polished. Black wooden or possibly horn handle has several splits that have been neatly repaired. The German silver scabbard does not have the carrying leather or a dent for the locking notch on the blade. It has some dents and discoloration. 4-43285 FS216 (5,000-10,000)

734. G. WOODHEAD EARLY CLIP POINT BOWIE KNIFE. This beautiful knife is 12-3/8" long overall with 8" blade that has a long clip point, tapered tang, is flat ground and marked on the left ricasso "G. WOODHEAD / 66 HOWARD STREET / SHEFFIELD." The hand guard is 1/8" German silver, 2-1/2" long by 3/8" wide, with pointed ends. The handle is 4-3/16" long, coffin shaped, with short stag panels and long German silver pommels with half-horse, half-alligator repoussed decoration. The stag panels have 4 iron rivets and the pommels 2 rivets. The left stag scale has a long German silver shield. Accompanied by what appears to be its original brown leather sheath, that has the tip missing. CONDITION: Very good. The blade is bright and clean with several spots of light rust on the right side near the ricasso. The full-length of the edge show grind marks that extend over about 2/3 of the blade on the left side. The back of the blade has 3 or 4 small hammer marks, and the German silver pommels also have some light hammer marks at the back edges. The sheath is sound except for the missing tip, dry and in need of treatment. 4-44245 JL130 (6,000-8,000)

735. MASSIVE BLACKSMITH FORGED CLIPPED POINT BOWIE KNIFE. Of likely Confederate origin this massive blacksmith made belt knife is fashioned from old file stock. Single edged blade and clipped point. This knife was anvil forged and hammer marks can still be seen on the surface of the blade. The blade ends in a simple iron crossguard with opposing curled tips. Heavy stag horn grip with one rivet at the base. An excellent example of a crudely fashioned blacksmith made fighting knife. An extremely attractive sidearm often used as a secondary of confederate soldiers. SIZE: blade 12"l x 2 1/4"w 17" overall. CONDITION: Blade is a dark gray color overall with several areas of deep pitting. Stag horn grip is very good. 4-44035 CW27 (1,800-2,200)

737. WONDERFUL LARGE PORTRAIT OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT, THE HERO OF SAN JUAN HILL, IN SPANISH AMERICAN WAR UNIFORM BY FAMED WESTERN ARTIST E.S. PAXSON. A lovely large oil on canvas portrait of Col. Roosevelt wearing his undress uniform of khaki with broad campaign hat. Pictured from the chest up, Roosevelt sports his signature mustache and spectacles. On his uniform are three medals, his rank insignia and U.S.V. on the collar. Artist Edgar Samuel Paxon is best known for his signature work titled "Custer's Last Battle on the Little Big Horn" which measures 10' x 6' and took him six years to complete. Other subjects include "The Lewis and Clark Expedition", depictions of native Americans and hunting scenes. Born in 1852 and died in 1919. Paxton spent his life capturing the old west on canvas. His work is preserved in several public collections in Montana, as well as, the Whitney Gallery of Western Art and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. The painting is mounted in a wood and gesso frame and the format is extremely large measuring 65"h x 48"w. CONDITION: Very good. The canvas is tight and shows a nice mellow color. No holes or damage is apparent. Slight surface cracking. A wonderful portrait of a great American hero and president by one of America's most sought after western artists. 4-43898 CW56 (25,000-35,000)

740. WELLS FARGO MAIL BAG. Canvas body with leather base and top. Marked "W.F. & CO. / EXP. NO. 5" CONDITION: Fair. Half the stitching on the bottom is missing. The sides are tattered and re-sewn. The carrying strap is dry and cracked. 4-43309 X52 (200-400)

741. WELLS FARGO STRONG BOX WITH CONTENTS. Green and black painted iron strong box with locking lid, 15-11/16" long by 11-1/8" wide by 11" deep in its original paint having black borders with green panels. The interior is painted brown with a wooden false bottom. Contained within is a large common butcher knife with the stamping on the wooden handle "WF & Co.", a fine little nickel silver eagle badge marked "Wells Fargo / Express / Co. / Special / Agent", three Wells Fargo envelopes, two of which are addressed, two receipt from the Boston area from the 1850s, an original small broadside advertising the Oregon line of stage coaches, dated 1866, a note on United States Express Company letterhead, dated 1873, a Wells Fargo appointment certificate dated March 12, 1884, appointing Eugene Shelby an agent for Portland, OR, and a tintype of Shelby wearing his badge, carrying a shotgun and two handguns. There is also a Wells Fargo lead seal press, and lastly, there are two large brown doeskin clutch purses marked "DEPOSIT WITH / THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK / CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, $500,000.00 / BAKER, OREGON". All this material has a certificate of authenticity from Chris Hedrick and stating that it was the personal effects of Eugene Shelby. CONDITION: All the contents are in very good to fine condition, except the knife that has a fine handle, but the blade is pitted, has hammer marks on the back and a 1/4" chip out of the blade. The box retains 70-80% of its original finish. 4-43310 JL438 (3,000-6,000)

743. AMERICAN EXPRESS/UPRR SINGLE ACTION COLT. CAL.: .45 Colt. Standard single action Colt with 7-1/2" barrel, small slanted barrel address, 2-line patent on the frame, 1st type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. The number "41517-8-H" scratched inside the ejector rod housing. The grips are one-piece walnut that probably did not come on this revolver. The backstrap is marked at the top "AMEX CO" and the number "2482" continuing down the backstrap is hand engraved with 3/16" high slanted block letters "U.P.R.R. Co's Express". The "U" in the engraved legend is partially over the last "2" of the "AMEX" number. SN 15541. CONDITION: Good-plus. Traces of blue remain on the backstrap and trigger guard with strong blue under the ejector rod housing. The frame has 10-15% casecolors in the sheltered areas. All the rest of the metal is a light silver metal color. The grips are sound with small chips missing at the toes and heavy edge wear with some dents in the bottom. This revolver is all matching, except the cylinder, which is numbered "5796". The backstrap and trigger guard screws are slightly battered, but the frame screws are excellent, as is the cylinder pin screw. Bright, shiny bore and good mechanics. 4-44219 JL409 (7,000-10,000)

746. ALLEN & THURBER DRAGOON SIZE PEPPERBOX. SN 29. .34 cal. 5-3/4" ribbed barrels. Spur on trigger guard. Standard markings on hammer and barrel ribs. CONDITION: Blue/gray patina on barrels, gray on frame, both mixed with light pitting and shallow dents. The grips have traces of original varnish, with some light dents on the right side, heavier on the left. 4-44020 FS250 (850-1,500)

747. FLETCHER PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX. No SN. .46 cal. 3-3/4" fluted barrels. Marked "THOs FLETCHER. GLOUCESTER" on the left side of frame. The frame, hammer, butt cap and trigger guard have light scroll engraving. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall. The grips are bruised and oil soaked. The action is fine. 4-43593 FS46 (500-1,000)

748. ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX. SN 43. .31 cal. 4" barrel. Standard markings on barrel and hammer. CONDITION: 75% blue on barrels, with areas of light surface rust and pitting. Traces of blue on the nipple shield. Otherwise gray/brown patina with rust stains. The grips have about half of the varnish remaining and a large "BUXTON" has been stamped on the right one. The action is fine. 4-43597 FS108 (400-800)

751. COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING BABY CARBINE CAL: .38 Nickel finish with 20" round barrel, full magazine, carbine front sight and ladder rear sight, checked two-piece forearm and uncheckered straight stock with nickeled carbine buttplate. WEIGHT: 5lbs 9.2oz SN 61159 CONDITION: About good. The barrel and magazine tube retain 60-70% strong nickel with some scattered light pitting. The receiver retains 10-20% dull nickel with the balance a brown patina and moderate pitting. The forearm is missing a chunk from the receiver end and shows heavy use and wear. The buttstock is dark and oil stained, missing a chip near the receiver, otherwise is sound. Strong, bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-44143 JL52 (1,000-2,000)

752. COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING RIFLE CAL: .44 Standard grade rifle with 26" round barrel, full magazine, checkered two-piece forearm and straight stock with crescent steel buttplate. The barrel has a hunting front sight missing the ivory bead, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman tang sight. SN 26485 CONDITION: Good to very good. The barrel retains 60-70% thin blue-brown, the magazine tube about 90% strong bright blue, the receiver 70-75% thinning blue with scattered light rust, the dustcover has three small holes drilled in the top, the forearm is cracked down the right side, otherwise retains about 80% original varnish. The buttstock is sound and retains a fine hand-rubbed patina. Bright shiny bore. 4-44140 Z21 (1,800-2,500)

753. COLT LARGE FRAME LIGHTNING RIFLE CAL.: 48-85-285 Standard grade rifle w/28" octagon barrel, full magazine tube, standard fixed sights, checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent steel buttplate. The top tang is mounted with a Lyman tang sight. SN 4580 CONDITION: Good to very good. Retains 75-80% dull blue-brown on the barrel and magazine tube, bright in the sheltered areas. The receiver has traces of original blue with the balance a blue-brown patina. The wood is sound and retains about 75% original varnish. There are a series of holes on the right side of the buttstock that appear to have been places where tacks were removed. Strong, shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-43891 JL34 (2,000-4,000)

754. COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING RIFLE CAL: .38 Standard grade rifle with 26" round barrel, full magazine, checkered two-piece forearm and uncheckered straight stock with crescent steel buttplate. Standard open sights. SN 54322 CONDITION: Fair to good. Traces of original finish remain in sheltered areas. Most of the metal surfaces have been draw filed and currently have a light metal colored patina. The forearm has a crack down the right side and shows heavy wear. The buttstock is sound with a series of gouges down the comb. Strong bore with good shine that may clean better. 4-44150 Z29 (500-800)

755. COLT LARGE FRAME LIGHTNING RIFLE CAL: 45-85-285 Standard grade rifle with 27 1/2" octagon barrel, half magazine, checkered two-piece forearm and straight stock with crescent steel buttplate. SN 1561 CONDITION: Fair. Retaining most of a refinish to the metal over scattered moderate pitting. The sights have been changed, the dust cover is missing and the buttstock is an amateur replacement. Strong, dark bore. 4-44145 Z24 (800-1,500)

758. COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING RIFLE CAL: .44 Standard grade rifle with 26" round barrel, full magazine, standard sights and amateur checkered wood, crescent steel buttplate. SN 89563 CONDITION: Fair to good. No original finish remains, having been cleaned to a bright metal finish. The forearm and wrist have been amateurishly incise checkered, otherwise, the wood is sound. Bright shiny bore. 4-44141 Z23 (400-700)

759. COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING RIFLE CAL: .32 Standard grade rifle with 26" octagon barrel, full magazine, checkered two-piece forearm and uncheckered straight stock with crescent steel buttplate. Standard open sights. SN 4743 CONDITION: Fair to good. No original finish remains on the metal having been cleaned on a wire wheel, apparently to remove rust from the surface pitting. The forearm has a large chunk missing from the right side, otherwise is sound, dark and oil stained. The stock is sound with traces of original finish. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44148 Z26 (400-700)

760. COLT LARGE FRAME LIGHTNING RIFLE. CAL.: .38-56-255. Standard grade with 22" round barrel, full mag tube, checkered forearm, uncheckered straight stock, missing the crescent buttplate. SN 4462. CONDITION: Fair. No original finish remains on the metal, being a dark brown patina with scattered rust pitting overall. The replacement folding rear sight is broken, and the dust cover is missing. Most of the screws are battered. The forearm, with a hairline on the right side and a couple of chips, retains about 75% original varnish. The buttstock missing the buttplate, a chip is missing from the toe and a repaired crack there. Also a small hairline at the wrist. Strong bore with good shine and scattered pitting. 4-44137 Z19 (1,000-2,000)

761. *COLT SMALL FRAME LIGHTNING MAGAZINE RIFLE CAL: .22. Standard grade rifle with 24" tapered octagon barrel, ivory bead hunting front sight and fixed rear sight, 2/3 magazine tube, smooth one-piece forearm with incised carved lines, uncheckered stock with straight grip and rampant Colt logo hard rubber buttplate. SN 78914 CONDITION: Good. The barrel retains 80-85% original blue with scattered light pitting, edge wear and small nicks and dings. The receiver retains 30-40% very thin blue mixed with brown with a series of small dings on the left side. The forearm is sound and retains about 90% varnish. The buttstock has a repaired crack through the wrist with a couple areas of fill and about 80% of a dull refinish. Dark, worn bore. 4-43910 JL317 (500-1,000)

762. COLT SMALL FRAME LIGHTNING RIFLE. CAL: .22 Standard grade with 24" tapered octagon barrel, fixed sights, uncheckered wood with original black composition buttplate. SN 69239. CONDITION: Good. The barrel retains 75-80% blue-brown finish. The magazine tube about 50% blue-brown finish and the receiver 60-70% blue-brown patina. Forearm is sound with about 80% varnish, the buttstock has been cleaned, but no new finish added and is missing a small chip at the receiver with a hairline in the left wrist. Strong, dark bore. Missing dust cover. 4-44139 Z20 (400-700)

763. COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING CARBINE CAL: .44 Standard carbine with 20" round barrel, full magazine, checkered two-piece forearm and uncheckered straight stock with original black composition buttplate. The barrel has a carbine front sight with a modified blade and a ladder rear sight missing the base screw. WEIGHT: 6lbs 1.7oz SN 71214 CONDITION: About good. Traces of original finish remain in sheltered areas with the balance a light gray-brown patina. The forearm has a repaired crack and has been refinished. The buttstock has two cracks in the left wrist and is missing a chip from the right wrist. Otherwise, retains about 80% original varnish. The buttplate is missing about 1/4" of the toe with corresponding chips in the stock. The ladder sight slide is a replacement. Strong, dark bore. 4-44144 JL53 (1,000-1,500)

765. 1860 MODEL HENRY RIFLE. CAL.: 44 RF. Standard rifle with 24" octagon barrel, integral magazine tube with German silver front sight and ladder rear sight. The left side of the barrel and left side of the stock fitted with sling swivels, missing the ring from the barrel staple. SN 12873. CONDITION: Good. The barrel has a mottled dark patina with generous amounts of blue in the gullets and toward the muzzle end of the barrel. There is some light surface rust on the left side near the receiver. The receiver has slightly rounded edges with light mars and scratches, and is a nice medium mustard patina. The stock has a hairline crack about 3" down the left side behind the top tang, have been lightly sanded with several dings and bruises and retains most of a light refinish. One of the buttplate screws is a replacement, as is the upper tang screw. The top tang is cracked through the upper screw hole. The rear sight is slightly bent. Bright, shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-43700 JL115 (15,000-25,000)

766. FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: 44RF. Early 2nd Model with 24" octagon barrel full-length magazine tube with early threaded cap. The barrel with a half nickel front sight that has been filed thin, and a Henry-style ladder rear sight. Uncheckered wood with scalloped brass forend cap and brass crescent buttplate that has a trap containing a 3-piece iron and brass wiping rod. The forend cap and buttstock are fitted with factory swivels. SN 28482. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. The barrel and magazine tube retain an even blue/brown finish with no apparent signs of wear. The receiver, with good clean edges, has been polished and is now a bright lemon yellow. The loading gate retains 50-60% of its original niter blue. The lever and hammer retain traces of case colors, with the balance a silver/gray patina. The stock has a crack through the toe at the lower buttplate screw, otherwise is sound and retains most of an old re-varnish, with numerous light nicks, scratches and dings, and a gouge on the left wrist. Wonderful bright, shiny bore. 4-43348 Z43 (8,000-12,000)

767. 1860 MODEL HENRY RIFLE. CAL.: 44 RF. Standard rifle with 24" octagon barrel with integral magazine tube. The left side of the barrel and the left side of the stock are fitted with original sling swivels. The receiver has been polished and cleaned a long time ago, then chemically aged. The receiver has several small dings on each side and around the carrier port, with some small pry marks at the top of the side plates. The buttstock is a modern replacement and the buttplate is possibly a Henry or 66 buttplate, but is not numbered to this rifle. SN 6775. CONDITION: Fair to good. As previously noted. The barrel has a dark brown patina with light surface pitting overall, and a few small dents in the magazine tube. The lever is also lightly pitted and one leg of the sight blade is broken and bent. Strong bore, dark in the grooves. 4-43699 Z39 (7,000-12,000)

769. WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. CAL.: 44 CF. Standard late carbine with 20" round barrel, full magazine, uncheckered wood with steel carbine buttplate that has a trap containing a 4-piece iron and brass wiping rod. The bolt has been converted from rim fire to center fire. SN 162694. CONDITION: About good. No original finish remains. The iron parts are a cleaned metal color, the receiver, with rounded edges, has been chemically cleaned and is a streaky light lemon yellow. The stock has a couple of repaired cracks, with some wood fill around the top tang and retains most of an amateur refinish. Strong, dark bore. 4-43703 Z42 (2,500-3,500)

770. WINCHESTER MODEL 66 LEVER ACTION CARBINE CAL: .44RF/CF. Standard carbine with 20" barrel, full magazine, standard front sight on the barrel band and two-position flip rear sight modified from the original. The receiver is after-market engraved with light foliate arabesque patterns, apparently by an inexperienced engraver. Uncheckered replacement wood with straight stock and crescent brass buttplate. The bolt has been converted with the addition of a centerfire firing pin, but it still has the rimfire strikers intact. SN 43378 The consignor states that this carbine was part of a sale to the Mexican government that they never paid for until pressured by Winchester who refused to send any more weapons until the matter was settled. CONDITION: Good plus. The iron retains about all of a modern, high-polish refinish. The barrel is a modern replacement. The wood is new and retains most of its custom finish. The buttplate is polished bright. Excellent, bright, shiny bore. Mechanics need attention, will not hold in the safety notch or half-cock. 4-43181 JL322 (1,800-2,500)

772. GEISSINGER SCHUTZEN RIFLE. SN 391. 9mm cal. 29-3/4" octagonal barrel. Marked "FR: GEISSINGER in HET ... " on top of barrel. "GUSS / STAHL" on the upper side flats. Fancy wrench-adjusted front, rear and tang sights. The steel ramrod is missing. CONDITION: Brown patina on barrel mixed with spots of surface rust and light pitting. Gray patina, tending toward brown, on the action and lever, again mixed with surface rust and pitting. Light dents and scratches on the wood, with some minor chipping to the forearm tip. The bore is heavily pitted. 4-44183 X17 (1,000-2,000)

773. FRANZ JUNG & SON FANCY HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE. CAL.: About .36. High-grade percussion target rifle with 30" octagon barrel, patent breech marked on the top flat, on a narrow silver inlay, "FR. JUNG U. SHONE SUHL" and just in front of the breech block, in gold, "GUSS / STAHL." The front action lock, hammer, top tang, sidelock and trigger guard are all moderately engraved with beautiful foliate arabesque patterns. The lockplate has two scallops and a step at the rear. The trigger guard has a finger rest with curlicue grip. The top flat of the barrel has an open tube front sight, target rear sight, and the tang is fitted with a windage adjustable peep sight. It also has an iron ram rod in a single iron guide. The stock has a schnable tip forearm with raised side panels, a straight checkered wrist and cheek piece with short-horn schutzen-style buttplate. The belly of the stock has a sling button. No SN. CONDITION: Very good. The barrel and trigger guard retain a dark thin brown patina, missing one ramrod guide, the lockplate and sideplate are a medium gray metal color. The stock has a 3" crack left side of the forearm tip, otherwise retains about 90% original varnish. The triggers will set, but the hammer will not hold in any position. 4-44242 JL218 (1,500-2,500)

774. COLT BERDAN SPORTING RIFLE. No SN. .42 Russian cal. 30" round barrel. Marked in Cyrillic on top of the barrel. The front and rear sights are both missing and the tang peep is possibly a replacement. Single set trigger, checkered semi-deluxe stock with brass forearm tip. CONDITION: Very good overall with 80% thinning blue on barrel, casehardening, mostly faded from action, but some traces remaining on the tang and trigger guard. The wood has numerous dents and scratches with some oil staining at the front end. The bore is lightly pitted. The action is good. 4-44214 FS225 (1,500-2,500)

775. VERY HEAVY BENCH REST PERCUSSION RIFLE. No SN. .50 cal. 32-3/8" octagonal barrel with false muzzle. Marked "DRILLS" on top of the barrel and "LEWIS" on the toe plate. The back action lock is marked "R.B." The somewhat crude stock, of New York style, has German silver mountings. The folding peep sight is a replacement. WEIGHT: 30 lbs., 8 oz. CONDITION: Blue/brown overall. The stock has cracks at the wrist, tang and forearm, all repaired. The bore appears to be good, but is slightly dark. 4-44360 FS221 (1,200-1,800)

777. *COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER CAL: .41 Colt. Blue and case colored with 7 1/2" barrel, small rolled "(Bisley Model) .41 COLT" on the left side of the barrel with rampant Colt black composition grips. SN 243581 CONDITION: Very good plus. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 85-90% original, thinning bright blue with scattered spots of surface rust. The cylinder retains 90-92% thin, bright blue with light scrape marks near the back end and a spot of pitting. The grip frame retains 40-50% thin, original blue, mostly on the trigger guard and bottom of the butt. The backstrap is a gray metal color. The frame retains 45-50% case colors, bright in the sheltered areas with the balance turned silvery-brown with scattered light pitting and one replaced screw. The grips are sound with a small chip on the right side with only very minor diamond point wear. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-44344 JL263 (2,500-4,000)

778. *COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH RAISED CARVED IVORY GRIPS. SN 302824. .38 special. 5-1/2" barrel. The eye of the bull is small mine cut stone, possibly diamond in a 6-prong gold mount. CONDITION: Possibly unfired. The cylinder shows a slight drag line and the blue on the ejector rod housing has mostly flaked off on the outside. The casehardening is bright on the lower half of the frame, but the upper half has faded. The backstrap and front grip strap have turned a blue/brown with bright colors only at the top of the backstrap and front of the trigger guard. The ivory grips have natural cracks, but are still solid. 4-43749 FS165 (3,000-4,000)

779. *COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER CAL: .44-40. Standard Bisley with 4 3/4" barrel, roll marred with the usual markings and two-piece rampant Colt black composition grips. SN 214539 CONDITION: About good. All matching with replaced ejector rod and ejector rod housing and cylinder pin. No original finish remains, being a dark gray-brown patina with light surface rust and scratches on the barrel and frame. The new ejector rod and cylinder rod retain bright blue. The firing pin has been replaced. Good, strong grips with a tiny chip showing moderate to heavy wear. The cross bolt spring is broken or missing and the hammer will not hold on safety. Strong, dark bore. 4-43399 JL153 (600-1,000)

780. *COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER CAL: .32WCF. Nickel finish with 7 1/2" barrel and rampant Colt black composition grips. SN 323493 CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains most of its bright, original nickel finish with some small flaking on the front and front edge of the cylinder. Serial numbers are on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. The grips are also near excellent with only very minor diamond point wear. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44343 JL265 (1,000-2,000)

781. MARTIALLY MARKED COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER CAL: .45 Colt Usual artillery with 5 1/2" barrel, mismatched numbers, "U.S." on the left side of the frame with one-piece wood grips. The frame is serial numbered 1902, the trigger guard 16508, the barrel 6743 and the backstrap is unnumbered, possibly filed clean. CONDITION: About good. Polished and refinished removing the legends from the barrel, which now has a light gray patina, modified front sight. The frame retains about 75% thin blue with scattered pitting, the cylinder traces of blue in the flutes, the grips are worn and refinished. Strong, bright bore, slightly frosted. 4-43392 JL151 (1,250-1,750)

782. *COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER CAL: .45 Colt. Blue and case colored with 5 1/2" barrel and rampant Colt black composition grips. Accompanied by its original two-piece stagecoach box. SN 47631SA CONDITION: As new. Retains virtually all its original finish with only the hint of a dragline. The box with fuzzed corners and some nicks on the edges, is slightly faded, one broken corner, one taped corner. 4-44340 JL261 (2,000-3,000)

783. *COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 228857. .32 W.C.F. 5-1/2" barrel. The grips have been replaced with white franzites. CONDITION: Scattered traces of blue, strong on the ejector rod housing and mixed with light pitting on the cylinder. The trigger guard is slightly bent. The bore is fair. Mechanically tight. 4-43737 FS4 (800-1,200)

785. LOT OF TWO ANTIQUE SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. CAL.: .32 S&W. 1) MODEL 1-1/2 SPUR TRIGGER, nickel plated with bird head S&W logo, hard rubber grips, case colored hammer. SN 88262. CONDITION: Very good, with some minor flaking. Strong, bright bore that may clean better. 2) 32 DOUBLE ACTION 4th MODEL, nickel finish 3" barrel, black hard rubber grips. Accompanied by an original-type green covered box with orange label for a 3-1/2" gun. SN 141137. CONDITION: Good. Retains most of an old re-nickel. Box has fuzzed corners, otherwise very good. 4-43203 JL393 (350-500)

786. SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 36427. .32RF cal. The factory letter shows this as being shipped to J.W. Storrs in New York City, March 31, 1865 as one of a shipment of 150. CONDITION: 50% spotty blue on the barrel, traces on the frame, all mixed with light surface rust and pitting. The grips have about 95% varnish, but a small hole is drilled in the right grip. The bore is lightly pitted. The trigger spring is broken, otherwise good mechanically. 4-43200 FS243 (550-850)

787. OLD MODEL SMITH & WESSON NO. 1-1/2 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. CAL.: .32 RF. Nickel finish with 3-1/2" keyhole barrel and bird head wooden grips. Accompanied by an Indian-made leather holster, hand sewn, lined with canvas with bead decorations. Consignor states that this revolver was the property of "Isatsi" the personal bodyguard of the famous chief Quannah Parker. SN 31772. CONDITION: Good to very good. Retains 85-90% original milky nickel. Very good grips and strong, lightly pitted bore. Good mechanics. The holster is soft and supple and retains a dark finish. 4-43185 JL397 (500-1,500)

788. SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 36621. .32RF cal. 6" barrel. The factory letter shows this as being shipped to J.W. Storrs in New York City, April 5, 1865 as one of a shipment of 50. CONDITION: 80% blue on barrel, 30% on frame, mostly gone from grip straps. The cylinder has a smooth gray patina. Traces of casehardening colors appear on the hammer and ejector rod. 95% varnish on grips, although the right one has a small hole drilled in it and is cracked through the screw. A tiny chip is missing at the heel on the right side. The bore is bright, but somewhat dirty. Mechanically fine. 4-43200 FS242 (750-1,000)

789. ENGRAVED COLT OPEN TOP REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER RIG. CAL.: .22 Short. Late production model with engraved frame, a single row of engraving around the cylinder and light engraving on the barrel and around the muzzle, bird head rosewood grips with spur trigger. Accompanied by a tiny "MONTGOMERY WARD & CO./CHICAGO ILL" brown leather holster and 1-1/2" wide by 34" brown leather belt marked "BRINGHAM PAT." that has 30 laced-on loops, .22 cal. size, containing .22 Short ammunition. SN 34890. CONDITION: The revolver is good. The frame retains traces of nickel plating in the engraving and about 50% flaked nickel on the grip frame. The barrel retains about 75% nickel plating, although the cylinder is a gray metal color. Good mechanics and strong, dark bore. The belt and holster retain about 80% of their original brown finish, in need of treatment. 4-43186 JL394 (500-800)

792. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .32WCF. Upgraded standard rifle with replacement 24" double proofed octagon barrel, full magazine, small Rocky Mountain front sight, case colored receiver, Lyman tang sight, checkered replacement wood in Winchester patterns with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate without trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle with octagon barrel and plain trigger shipped on November 28, 1890 with four other arms to order #21658. No mention is made of checkered wood or case colored receiver. SN 360819 CONDITION: Outstanding. Retains virtually all its restored finish to both metal and wood. The blue is bright and proper Winchester color. The forend cap, receiver, lever, hammer & buttplate all have brilliant Winchester type case colors. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43209 JL325 (1,000-1,500)

793. WINCHESTER SPECIAL ORDER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .32-20. Blued finish with 24" octagon barrel, button magazine, Beech's front sight and early semi buckhorn rear sight with an original lollipop tang sight. Uncheckered, highly figured wood with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum yellow sheet identifying this rifle completely, with extra finish wood and being shipped on 7-26-86. SN 214270 CONDITION: Good to very good. The barrel retains 85-90% original blue, thin over the chamber area with edge wear, a series of small dings on the lower left flat and another series over the forearm. The front sight is dented in the top. The receiver retains 75-80% thin, dull blue, bright in the sheltered areas. The wood is sound with the forearm retaining 40-50% original varnish with a couple of heavier dings & handling and use marks. The buttstock retains 85-90% bright, original varnish with a number of handling and use marks and a small bruise on the wrist. Strong, bright bore in need of cleaning. 4-43929 JL291 (1,500-2,500)

794. WINCHESTER 1ST MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .44WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24" round barrel, full magazine, half-nickel front sight with replaced blade, early barrel sight with checkered edges, mortised thumb print dust cover, uncheckered wood with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate with sliding trap containing a four-piece iron and brass wiping rod. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle as having shipped from the warehouse July 23, 1877 with nine other 1873s to order #9572. SN 21468 CONDITION: Good to very good. The barrel and magazine tube retain a plum blue patina with two or three cleaned spots and scattered spots of pitting on the barrel. The receiver is a mottled dark and silvery patina with a spot of deep, pitted rust. The dust cover is very good. The lever also has a spot of deep, pitted rust. The wood is sound with an edge missing from the back of the forearm and retains most of a lightly sanded refinish. The bore is bright and shiny with scattered light pitting. 4-43184 JL321 (2,000-3,000)

795. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .44WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24" octagon barrel, full magazine tube, Rocky Mountain front sight and early style semi buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Uncheckered wood with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate having a sliding brass trap. SN 121486 CONDITION: About excellent. Retains virtually all of a spectacular restored finish including beautiful Winchester style case colors to the forend cap, lever and hammer. The blue is Winchester style blue and the wood is beautifully done. The dust cover is bright and shiny. The bore is bright with light pitting. 4-43211 JL320 (1,000-2,500)

797. WINCHESTER MODEL 1883 DELUXE BRITISH PROOFED SHORT RIFLE CAL: .38-40. Very nice deluxe rifle with 22" round barrel, full magazine and a narrow blade early front sight with British platinum three-leaf express sight marked "50,100 and 250 yards". The wood is highly figured, probably 3X walnut with checkered forearm and straight stock with smooth, steel shotgun buttplate. The dust cover is engraved with the number "A193". The left side of the barrel and correspondingly on the receiver are marked with small British proofs. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum yellow sheet completely identifying this rifle with case hardened receiver as having been shipped 10-14-80. The barrel length is not mentioned. SN 61359 CONDITION: Good to very good. The barrel and magazine tube have blue in the sheltered areas with the balance a thin blue-brown patina. The receiver has 15-20% case colors, bright in the sheltered areas, with the balance a silver-brown patina. The lever retains 30-40% case colors on the sides with the edges gray-brown. The hammer retains 85-90% fading case colors. The wood is sound and retains 90-92% strong, bright, original varnish. The bore is strong and bright with scattered, light pitting. 4-43927 JL292 (4,500-6,500)

798. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE. CAL.: .44WCF. Deluxe special order rifle with 24" octagon barrel, button magazine, highly figured 3-4x wood, checkered forearm and pistol grip stock and black fleur-de-lis pistol grip insert, crescent steel buttplate with trap. The dust cover is engraved "P.C. Lamar." SN 93945. The rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle and indicating it was shipped June 12, 1887 to order #33066. CONDITION: Good. The metal retains a dark blue/brown patina with scattered surface rust and some light flaking with traces of silvered case colors on the receiver. The wood is sound, much worn, with traces of old finish around the edges. Strong, dark bore that should clean better. 4-43180 Z52 (4,000-7,000)

800. WINCHESTER DELUXE MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .45-90. Beautiful, deluxe rifle with 26" octagon barrel, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight and 1876 marked ladder rear sight. The wood is beautiful checkered about 2X walnut with black grip cap insert and full checkered, original hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle, including rubber buttplate, as having been shipped October 29, 1887 to order #699. SN 9911 CONDITION: Very good. The barrel retains 92-93% strong, bright, original blue with a cleaned spot near the front sight and a 1" chemical spot over the chamber area. Otherwise, only minor sharp edge wear. The magazine tube retains 95-96% original blue. The receiver retains 40-50% original case colors, bright in the sheltered areas with the balance faded to a brown patina. The lever retains 60-70% case colors, bright on the sides and inside, with the balance a brown patina. The hammer retains about all its case colors turning brown on the top. The stock has a tiny hairline in back of the top tang, otherwise retains 95-97% strong, bright, original piano finish. The checkering shows light to moderate diamond point wear with a couple of bruises on the wrist. The rubber buttplate has faded to chocolate, otherwise about excellent. Strong, bright bore with light pitting just in front of the chamber. 4-43925 JL295 (7,000-12,000)

801. DELUXE HALF-NICKEL WINCHESTER 1873 RIFLE CAL: .44WCF. Unusual rifle with 24" round barrel, full magazine, plain front sight and semi buckhorn rear sight with original lollipop tang sight. The wood is 2-3X with fine center crotch cut checkered buttstock and checkered forearm. It also has the rare feature of nickel trim which consists of a full nickeled receiver, nickeled forend cap and buttplate. The barrel and magazine tube are blued, the lever and hammer are case colored. Accompanied by a very early postcard from the Winchester Gun Museum dated May 10, 1972 completely identifying this rifle as having been shipped April 12, 1884. SN 148023 CONDITION: Very good. The barrel and magazine tube have blue in the sheltered areas with the balance being a fine dark brown patina. The receiver has about 90% original nickel, lightly pimpled on both sides and flaked on the sideplates, heavier on the right. The forend cap retains 92-93% original nickel with spots flaked to brown patina. The buttplate, with a sliding trapdoor retains 25-35% nickel flaked to a brown patina. The wood is sound and retains about 92-94% strong, bright, original varnish, dark and oil stained on the wrist. The checkering is sharp with only light diamond point wear. Strong, bright bore with scattered pitting, heavy toward the chamber. This rifle gives the appearance of having seen very little use, just poor storage. 4-43924 JL293 (10,000-15,000)

803. WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: .40-60. Standard rifle with 28" round barrel, half-nickel front sight and 1876 marked ladder rear sight, uncheckered wood, straight stock with crescent steel buttplate, with trap. SN 54417. CONDITION: Good. No original finish remains, the metal being a mottled silver/brown patina with scattered light surface rust and some scattered pitting. The wood is sound with a good hand-rubbed patina, missing the lower tang screw. Strong, bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-43710 Z45 (1,500-2,500)

804. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: .38WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24" barrel, homemade Rocky Mountain front sight, and severely modified Rocky Mountain rear sight, uncheckered wood with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate with trap. SN 249250. CONDITION: Good. The metal retains a dark blue/brown patina with touch-up blue on the receiver over fine pitting. The wood is sound and retains most of an amateur refinish. Worn, bright bore with pitting. 4-43705 Z50 (500-1,000)

805. WINCHESTER SPECIAL ORDER 1873 RIFLE. CAL.: .38WCF. Special order rifle with 24" round barrel, button magazine, replaced front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight, uncheckered wood with straight stock and smooth steel shotgun buttplate. SN 312476. CONDITION: Good. Metal overall, retains a plum/brown patina with spots of wear and scattered moderate rust. The barrel is loose in the receiver. The wood is sound with 4 notches below the bottom tang and retains most of an amateur refinish over some dark oil stains at the wrist. The toe of the buttplate is bent. Strong, dark bore that may clean well. 4-43812 Z48 (800-1,200)