Corner of Hutchinson’s gun room incl. rare Colt Gatling gun.

M61 w/ vent rib: Sold for $3,900

M61 smooth bore: Sold for $3,160

Win. M1890 pump: Sold for $7,475

Confederate 1st National flag with seven stars indicating first month of Confederacy.

Sold for $25,300

Outstanding Cased Engraved Colt Model 1851 London Navy Revolver in the English Series.
SN 194.

Sold for $27,000

Exquisite 1863 cased Colt pocket with superb engraving and rare carved grips insc. "L. T. Pearson, Esquire, by Colt Pat. F. A. Mfg. Co. 17th July 1868". Pearson was the head of Colt's finance division. (Hutchinson)

Sold for $97,000

Outstanding cased Alexander Henry target rifle w/ numerous accessories.

Sold for $25,875

Ext. imp. and probably unique Colt Root Transition Carbine 40 cal. (only 10 Root Carbines made in this caliber) This with smooth cylinder and exterior oiler of the 1st mod. and with the full wood fore grip of the 2nd mod.. Only such example known to us. (Hutchinson)

Sold for $21,000

Extremely rare LePage double-shot single barrel pistol.

Sold for $9,775

Unique prototype of Colt dbl. rifle- superb condition!

Sold for $51,175

Some many fine Civil War carbines:

Very fine Gallager: Sold for $4,100

Fine Burnside M1864: Sold for $3,850

Berdan Sharps Mil. Rifle: Sold for $7,200

Sharps M1859: Sold for $5,400

Springfield M63: Sold for $7,500

Deluxe eng. pres. M66: Sold for $18,400

Winchester M86 38-56. : Sold for $9,200

Browning prototype: Sold for $11,500

Deluxe Winchester shotguns that include M97 pump, 12-gauge 2 BBL set with exquisite engraving and gold inlay. Sold for $12,000

Superb 1901 deluxe 10-gauge lever action.

Sold for $5,750

4 gauge French dbbl. : Sold for $4,900

Match grd. dbbl 16 gau.: Sold for $4,600

Match grd. 20 gau. dbbl.: Sold for $4,025

Whitworth sniper rifle:

Sold for $72,900

Whitworth sharpshooter's rifle:

Sold for $9,200

Choice S.A. Army: Sold for $18,975

Flat-top Bisley target: Sold for $4,025

S.A. Army w/orig. nickle finish:

Sold for $11,500

Colt Lightning Sheriff's Model (not illust):

Sold for $6,900

Sampling of some of the many fine cased Colts offered.

Fine Root in excel. cond.: Sold for $6,900

Cased Baby Dragoon: Sold for $10,350

M1851 Sqrbck. Navy: Sold for $12,100

1861 Navy: Sold for $5,750

Baby Pattersons with very rare baby Patterson
bullet mold.

Colt Patterson revolv: Sold for $20,700

Another Colt Patterson revolv.: Sold for $17,250

Patterson bullet mold: Sold for $3,450

Extraordinary Desenzani 20 gauge over/under.

Unsold

Spectacular Parker BHE 12-gauge.

Sold for $25,300

Fine Schuyler Hartley & Graham presentation sword inscribed to Col. Sumner Caruth of the 35th Mass. Infantry.

Sold for $19,500

Sample of apprx. 200 Civil War soldier’s autographs- Buffalo Bill, Joshua Chamberlain, Nelson Miles, and many others.

Sold for $8,337

An assortment of the many fine antique LeMats to be offered. (over 30 imp. Confederate items included in this sale)

Imp. historical inscribed presentation Henry rifle used in famous Confederate altercation.

Sold for $37,375

Eng. 3rd M Dragoon: Sold for $6,325

1860 Army inscr. to Medal of Honor winner and Lt. Of Colored Troops O. W. Bennett

Sold for $10,900

M 1860 Army w/ Freund holster and Indian belt of Ed Watson, involved in development of RR, gun worn at Promontory Point. (Unsold)

Sample of some fine old American Indian items.

Quill-work leggings: Sold for $1,725

Zia olla w/ birds: Sold for $18,975

Sam Ildofonso olla: Sold for $7,475

Apache basket bowl: Sold for $2,010

Pr. beaded moccasins: Sold for $920

Rare Parker A 1 Special from Wah-King-Tom
of Hawaii.

Sold for $75,000

A selection of rare Colt long arms incl. 5 Patersons

• Very rare Colt Patterson Model 1819 Carbine Sold for $20,125.
• Exteremely rare and possibly unique Cold Model 1855 Sporting Carbine. Sold for $26,750.
• Rare Second Model Colt Patterson Ring Weaver. Sold for $19,550

Sample of many fine Colts to be offered.

Five Diana and Pigeon grade Browning Superposed shotguns.

Superb Diamond Grade Daly 28 ga.:

Sold for $28,400

Pair of Exhb. Brownings:

Sold for $32,200

Rare Cosmi w/ 2 bbls: Sold for $4,600

Rare early Winchester-marketed “match grade” hammer guns, incl. rare four bore from Winchester museum.

Set of 8 custom engraved (by W. Kolouch) Parkers incl. the rare 8 gauge and 410 gauge.

8 gauge: Sold for $10,350

410 gauge: Sold for $17,800

28 gauge: Sold for $21,000

20 gauge: Sold for $21,000

Pr. of US M1850 once belonging to Capt. Thomas Colt of the 37th Mass. (nephew of Samuel Colt):

Sold for $10,000

High-grade Ames pres. sword to Capt. Kelsey:

Sold for $7,750

High grade m.o.p. grip Ames pres. Militia officer's sword worn at funeral for Pres. John Q. Adams:

Sold for $8,330

Collin's side knife: Sold for $920

Bowie w/ inscr. blade: Sold for $1,380

Sample of fine target rifles to be offered, incl. Schuetzen w/gold inlay: Sold for $10,640

Sharp's pistol rifle: Sold for $3,600

Massive heavy-barrel J.F. Brown bench rest target rifle with scope:

Sold for $6,300

Parker AA HE dbl. shotgun 16 gauge:

Sold for $23,000

The original prototype for the Winchester M21:

Sold for $6,900

Winchester M94 prototype: Unsold

Important Three Session Auction.

Session I: Monday, October 7th at 6:00pm.
Session II: The Firearms Collection of Thomas K. Hutchinson, Tuesday Oct. 8th 10 a.m
Session III: Wednesday, October 9th at 10:00am.
All held at the Center of New Hampshire Holiday Inn in Manchester New Hampshire. (NOTE: New Location.) Preview: Mon, Oct. 7th 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Tues, Oct. 8th 8:00am - 10:00am. Wed, Oct. 9th 8:00am. - 10:00am.

Session I Monday, October 7th at 6:00pm. — Monday evening’s session will include over 300 lots of collectible antique firearms and hunting firearms together with a large highly diversified selection of accessories. Incl. Flintlock and percussion guns, shotguns; Winchester rifles; hinting rifles; early powder horns; group of powder flasks; Colt revolvers; art work; military rifles; fighting knives; swords; cased guns; Springfield line throwing gun; Highlander uniform; early leather and much more.

Session II: T.K. Hutchinson Collection — This monumental sale will include the notable collection of Mr. Thomas K. Hutchinson of Alton, IL. It is being offered entirely unreserved and will include approx. 700 lots. This lifelong collection includes an outstanding array of important Colts and Winchester firearms. Of great significance is Mr. Hutchinson's collection of rare Winchester prototypes and experimentals believed to be the largest selection ever offered at auction. Mr. Hutchinson was a long time personal friend of Mr. John Olin who was for many years head of the Winchester Firearms Co. Over the years, Mr. Hutchinson had the privileged opportunity to acquire a number important Winchester experimentals and prototypes. Included is the prototype for the Winchester Model 21 shotgun!!, the most popular shotgun the Winchester firm ever made and one of the most durable American shotguns ever produced. Also included are some of Mr. Olin's personal guns. There are literally a few hundred fine and rare Winchester rifles incl. an outstanding engraved Henry, shotguns incl. a rare set of Winchester hammer “Match Grade” dbl. bbl shotguns; also massive 4 bore French dbl. from the Winchester museum distributed by W. R. A. Co., numerous good lever actions, also rare 22's, most of which are in outstanding condition. Mr. Hutchinson's collection also includes a tremendous selection of Colt firearms, rare Colt longarms includes 5 ring-lever Paterson's, an extraordinarily rare and probably unique Colt root transition carbine (transition between 1st & 2nd Model), the only one known to exist! Other fine longarms include revolving shotguns, Lighting rifles, gold inlaid Burgess shotguns, etc. A significant offering of handguns beginning with Paterson's, numerous Dragoons. A select grouping of fine cased Colts incl. an extraordinary engraved 1863 Pocket with extremely rare carved grips and inscribed to "L.T. Pearson Esq….". Pearson was the head of Colts finance division. Also an outstanding case engraved M1851 London Navy in the British series, No. 194 in near mint condition. Also a great number of other Colts incl. a rare Colt Gatling gun on tripod frame. Colt derringers; Colt semi-automatics. Rare large frame Smith & Wesson Volcanic pistol SN 1! Also, small frame Volcanic with SN 1!! A grouping of Civil War firearms incl. rare Confederate longarms. Most notable is an extraordinarily rare Whitworth Confederate scoped sniper rifle, one of only a few known to exist. Also fine Whitworth sharpshooters rifle, antique target rifles, early gold encrusted and elaborate engraved and inlaid miquelet carbine. Numerous fine quality shotguns incl. fine Diana & pigeon grade Browning. Other fine shotguns incl. a set of 8 Parker shotguns, custom engraved and gold inlaid by master engraver Walter Kolouch of McMinnville, Orego, incl. a very rare parker 8ga, 410, 28ga, etc. Swords, knives, much ammunition, books, firearms accessories, etc. A large diversified and exciting offering. You will not want to miss this important sale. This is only a brief sampling.

Session III, Wednesday Oct. 9th at 10:00am — Includes a lg. selection of early Colt revolvers incl. imp. 1860 Colt Army inscribed to Medal of Honor winner and Lt. of colored troops, O. W. Bennett, engraved 3rd Model Dragoon SN 57;, M1860 Army with Freund holster and Indian beaded belt of Ed Watson who was involved in the development of the railroad. This gun was worn at Promontary Point. Also many, many other Colts incl. fine cased examples, some engraved and many in excellent condition. Colt Army and Civil War sword carried by 2nd Lt. James H. Bird, 61st Regt. Ohio Infantry. Non-Colts incl. Remington's, scarce Mass Arms Adams patent navy revolver; Trantor revolvers; rare custom Remington conversion Pocket revolver; various Derringer type pistols; small frame Volcanic pistol and much more. Also various early Colt conversions. Colt Single Action Army's incl. nickel plated, engraved, etc. Grouping of Civil War carbines; Colt revolving rifles and shotguns; large offering of early Sharps carbines and rifles. Various fine Civil War muskets; selection of various fine target rifles and single shot rifles incl. superb engraved and gold inlaid Schuetzen; fine cased Alexander Henry target rifle. Also, rare Sharp's pistol rifle. Large grouping of Winchester rifles incl. unique and important original prototype for the 1st Model Winchester M94, this is the very prototype made by Browning himself. A unique and important offering. Important historic Henry presented by Capt. James Wilson, Co. M 12th Kentucky Cav.. This gun was successfully used in a shootout against numerous Confederates. This incident was later used by Winchester to promote the Henry. M66's, M86, some large caliber; M73's; M92's; M94's, spectacular M90 1st mod. 22 short, etc., many in very good to excellent condition. Selection of Confederate longarms, handguns and accessories incl. good Fayetteville rifle and Humpback musket; Richmond musket and carbines; Harper's Ferry Model 1855; Palmetto Mississippi rifle; rare Rigdon Ansley revolver with very rare original holster; 2nd Model Griswald revolver. Numerous good LeMats; LeMat revolvers, also a carbine, extremely rare baby LeMat bullet mold; rare LeMat holster; also numerous Confederate swords and fighting knives; canteen; etc. Nice coll. of flags incl. two rare early Confederate flags. Numerous early Flint and Percussion pistols, some marked derringer, incl. very rare Lepage single-shot 2bbl pistol, various Kentucky type pistols; pair of 18th Century flint pistols with later carved ivory mounts; cased percussion pistols; fine Scottish silver flint pistol. Early longarms incl. flint and percussion; Indian trade guns; numerous Kentucky rifles; some marked Deringer; over 100 in all. A superb selection of fine high grade shotguns incl. two Parker A1 Specials, one formerly belonging to Wah King Thom of Hawaii. Also a superb AAHE; a spectacular VHE grade; also other choice shotguns incl. an extraordinary Desenzani dbl; Diamond grade Daly, 28ga; pair of exhibition grade Browning's; rare Cosmi; early M21; plus many, many others. Selection of Indian items incl. a rare Apache basket; outstanding Sioux Indian possibles bag; good early Indian Acoma pottery Ollas, old bead work items; plus much more. Large selection of swords incl. lot with two swords belonging to Samuel Colt's nephew, Tom. Large lot including presentation sword, gauntlets, photos, etc. of Col. Sumner Carruth. Other fine presentation and presentation grade swords; short artillery swords; fighting knives; Bowie knives; Scottish basket hilt; early rapier, etc. Cane guns incl. rare Remington dog head can gun; two French cane guns. Other items of interest incl. unique collection of ten important US made Browning BLR prototype rifles incl. the hand-made prototype of Karl Lewis. These were made as designs by Browning to compete with the Winchester M94. Excellent, early Rock Island M1903; rare Chaffee-Reese B.A. rifle; unique and important prototype of Colt dbl. rifle in superb condition; very important Civil War autograph book incl. almost 200 signatures incl. Buffalo Bill, Joshua Chamberlain, Nelson Miles; rare sporting book "Sport, Hunting and Fishing". Watercolors incl. brook trout by S. Kilbourne; Cowboy watercolor by James Boren. Civil War drum; military hats incl. Colonial hats; artillery officers coat; nice lot of old Civil War letters; early holsters; armored breastplates; WWI naval aviators uniform. Great collection of old powder tins, approx. 200 in all incl. rare Sharp's rifle; also Texas Rifle Powder Co.; California Powder Works; numerous wooden powder kegs incl. Naval powder keg; two rare early brass and copper powder magazines; multiple container powder magazines. Selection of Lugers and much, much more.

Print Catalogs: Session II: T.K. Hutchinson Collection - Fully detailed and lavish color illustrated catalog available for $38 by mail. Sessions I & III: Non-Hutchinson lots, (approx. 800 lots) available in a detailed, lavish, color illustrated catalog available also for $38 by mail. Both catalogs can be had for $68 by mail.

JR LaRue of Cody, Wyoming with two guns from the monumental (8,500 guns) Stembridge Gun Rental Collection from Glendale, California.

The Colt and Winchester were used by John Wayne in the movie "True Grit".