The American Sale

Lot: 1 - Stunning Table Benefiting the Theodore Roosevelt Association

Stunning Table Crafted from the Historic Copper Beech Tree Planted by President Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill Sold for the Benefit of the Theodore Roosevelt Association 125 years ago when Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States, a small copper beech tree (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) was growing at his home at Sagamore Hill on Long Island. The tree had been planted by

Lot: 2 - Historic SN 1 Henry Rifle Presented to Sec. of War Edwin Stanton

Rock Island Auction Company Proudly Presents the Most Important Lever Action Rifle Extant, the Only Lincoln Cabinet Gun in Private Circulation, This Stunning National Treasure: Serial Number 1 Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle Presented to U.S. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton This incredibly historic rifle is one of the most significant American firearms ever manufactured

Lot: 3 - Civil War 1st Lieutenant Commission Signed by Lincoln & Stanton

Historic Civil War U.S. First Lieutenant's Commission Certificate Signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton This historic July 1, 1864, Civil War commission appoints Henry Baker as a first lieutenant in the 5th Cavalry Regiment with rank from April 13, 1863, and is signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton and features "The President

Lot: 4 - Winchester Repeating Arms Co. "Double W" Cartridge Board

Exceptional and Iconic Winchester Repeating Arms Co. "Double W" 1897 Pattern Cartridge Board Presented here is the most spectacular example of the iconic 1897 pattern Winchester "Double W" cartridge board we have ever cataloged. These Winchester cartridge boards stand at the intersection of advertising, fine art, decorative arts, and Americana and firmly within all aspects of fine and historic arms collecting. The iconic 1897 double “W” format is both visually striking and historically important, designed not merely to inform but to impress, showcasing Winchester’s breadth of ammunition in a bold, confident presentation that reflected the company’s dominance in the American firearms market. Long overlooked and often under-appreciated, these displays are now gaining meaningful traction not only within traditional arms collecting circles but also among collectors of fine art, decorative arts, and broader Americana where their sculptural presence and graphic strength are increasingly recognized. Originally displayed in hardware and sporting goods stores across the country, often in store front windows, they served as both advertisement and reference pieces, drawing customers in while demonstrating the wide range of cartridges Winchester produced and becoming part of the visual fabric of American retail at the turn of the 20th century. Their scarcity today stems from fragility rather than neglect. Constructed from delicate paper labels, thin mounts, and individually affixed cartridges, few survived handling, moisture, light, and time. Examples are seldom encountered, and one preserved at this level of originality is exceptionally rare. It features the original hardwood frame with gold trim surrounding a dark green background with red and white lettering, and vignettes of a mallard, bear hunting scene, and a moose bust. The arrangement mounted on the board consists of various cartridges, cases, shotgun shells, bullets, and nine containers of primers, each described in white lettering. The ".44 Pointed" cartridge is absent. The backing of the board bears a rear support frame, an attached backing paper tag noting the board as being "PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS/OF THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." and a stamp reading "No.191". The board measures approximately 57 1/2 inches by 40 inches. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 5 - Cased New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Pocket Pistol & Rocket Balls

Extraordinary and Scarce Cased New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pocket Pistol with Rocket Ball Ammunition High condition early lever action repeaters like the New Haven Arms Co. No. 1 Pocket pistol in this lot have been among the most sought-after firearms for advanced collectors for generations. Each provides a tangible link in the evolutionary chain of lever actions which began

Lot: 6 - Serial Number 380 Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Extraordinary, Iconic and Very Early, Three-Digit Factory Hand Engraved Serial Number 380 Antique Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Highly Desirable Raised "Thumbprint" Dust Cover and Factory Letter Winchester's Model 1873 is undoubtedly one of the most iconic firearms of the American West, serving with legendary distinction alongside the iconic Colt "Peacemaker".

Lot: 7 - Winchester Model 1876 "Centennial" Lever Action Rifle

Stunning and Fresh Benchmark Example of the Iconic Winchester Model 1876 "Centennial" Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter Having been released on the American market 100 years after our nation declared its independence, the Winchester "Centennial" rifle declared itself the undisputed king of repeating rifles for a time, going on to forge an inseparable legacy in the most untamed wilds of the

Lot: 8 - Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in .40-82 W.C.F.

Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in .40-82 W.C.F. The Winchester Model 1886 was the first repeating rifle design by arguably the most legendary of American firearms designers: John Moses Browning. It is noted by Winchester author and historian George Madis that the original, handmade, wooden model for the '86 was made sometime around 1885 when Thomas G. Bennett purchased the

Lot: 9 - Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Extremely Rare and Magnificent Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Matted Extra Light Barrel in Desirable .25-35 W.C.F. with Factory Letter The Winchester Model 1894 is one of the most beloved of all American firearms. The design from legendary gunsmith John Moses Browning has stood the test of time and is still in widespread use after more than 130

Lot: 10 - Benchmark Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver

Stunning Benchmark Example of the Iconic Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver This is an incredible benchmark example of the Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target revolver manufactured from 1887 to 1910. The Smith & Wesson No. 3 revolvers were very serious competitors to Colt's prolific "Peacemaker" and offered faster unloading and reloading than the Single Action Army and were preferred by a number of gunslingers in the West as well as competitive marksmen throughout the U.S. and abroad. The Target variation, like this example, in particular would have given one significant advantages over the Colt including significantly more advanced sights, and some were owned by American Olympian Walter Winans. The foundation laid by these No. 3 revolvers allowed Smith & Wesson to compete with Colt for decades, encouraging competitive innovation and improvement between the two which continued on through the 20th century. These revolvers fall in the 1 to 4333 serial number range, and only approximately 2,930 were chambered in .32-44 S&W caliber. This revolver letters as shipped on October 5, 1899, to M. P. Rice and has target sights, the single line barrel rib marking, a 1 7/16 inch cylinder, and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. A possible contender for "M. P. Rice" is Canadian photographer Moses Parker Rice (1839-1925) who began his career in Washington, D.C., as an assistant to famed Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner and is the subject in the great debate surrounding the identity of the photographer who took the "Gettysburg Portrait," a head on photograph of President Abraham Lincoln taken two weeks before his Gettysburg Address at Gardner's studio. Although this photo is generally attributed to Gardner, the copyright on the negative is marked "M.P. Rice," leading others to believe that Rice took the famed portrait of Lincoln. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Model No 3 BBL: 6 1/2 inch solid rib Gauge: 32-44 S&W Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number3019 Class: Antique

Lot: 11 - Factory Mint Smith & Wesson 44 Double Action 1st Model Revolver

Remarkable Factory Mint Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Revolver with Factory Letter Smith & Wesson's revolver's have been innovative from the very beginning and the introduction of their .22 caliber Model No. 1 revolvers. Their control of the Rollin White patent gave them a virtual monopoly on early metallic cartridge revolver production in the United States into the early 1870s when they introduced their line of centerfire revolvers. The Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model was the company's first large caliber double action revolver and was introduced in 1881. It is one of the classic revolvers of the American West in the late 19th century, including use by Belle Star, John Wesley Hardin, and Constable John Selman. They were also owned by influential American military leaders such as General Leonard Wood and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Smith & Wesson's popular single action revolvers, Colt's Model 1877, and several other American revolver designs created intense competition, leading to limited production, and only 54,668 of these First Models were manufactured. They remain particularly hard to acquire high condition, let alone in near factory new condition. The included factory letter indicates this exceptional example was shipped on November 28, 1902, to Edward K. Tryon Company at 817-819 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a 6 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, and checkered black hard rubber grips. "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 5th Edition" by Supica and Nahas states: "Although cataloged into the 20th century, all frames were manufactured before 1899, making this gun an antique." The revolver features a pinned half-moon blade front sight, the two-line address and patent marking on the top of the rib, "-44 S. & W. CTG.-" on the left side of the barrel, a small notch rear sight on the barrel latch, matching serial numbers marked on the barrel, barrel latch, ejector, cylinder, and butt; the S&W trademark on the right side, blued finish aside from the casehardened hammer and trigger, and checkered walnut grips with the right grip numbered "11401". Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 44 Double Action BBL: 6 1/2 inch solid rib Gauge: 44 Russian Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number49502 Class: Antique

Lot: 12 - Ulrich Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Deluxe Model 1895

Magnificent Documented John Ulrich Signed Factory No. 1 Panel Scene Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Relief Carved Stock in the Highly Desirable "Teddy Roosevelt Caliber" .405 W.C.F. Manufactured in 1912, this is an incredible example of Winchester's early 20th century "Highly Finished Arms", a highly attractive, John Ulrich

Lot: 13 - Very Rare and Desirable Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Sign

Very Rare and Desirable Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Advertising Sign We've seen just about every type of Winchester advertising, and we've never seen a sign quite like this. This antique wood sign was handcrafted by a talented signmaker and would have been perfect for a Winchester dealer in the late 19th century when the Winchester Model 1866 was among the most widely used and well-known firearms in the American West and their ammunition was trusted for rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Carved wooden signs were widely used in the period to advertise businesses, and many gunmakers had their own handcrafted signs to make them stand out from the rest. Inside the store front windows and along the interior, additional signage and bullet boards were key pieces of advertisement. The sign features a carved Winchester Model 1866 lever action carbine at the center decorated with scrollwork on the frame and reads "Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven, Conn, U.S.A." and "Cartridges For{ Rifles, Shotguns, & Pistols." in yellow letters with contrasting red shadows along with "2,000,000 cartridges daily." in yellow on the lower right and yellow scrollwork. The back of the board features a modern reinforcement and brass mounting fixtures. The sign measures 46 1/4 by 23 1/4 inches. This sign would have been perfect for above the shop's ammunition display, and the "2,000,000 cartridges daily" notation on the lower right would give buyers confidence that they wouldn't face an ammunition shortage. In addition to their legendary lever actions, the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. was producing 1 million cartridges per day by 1875 and was advertising that the works had a capacity of 2 million cartridges per day when the 1879 cartridge board was released shortly before Oliver Winchester's death. To this day, the company that bears his name is one of the world's leading ammunition manufacturers with production facilities in both East Alton, Illinois, and Oxford, Mississippi. They remain the brand countless American sportsmen trust. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 14 - O'Connell Signed, Engraved, Gold Plated Winchester Model 1866

Extremely Rare 19th Century American Masterpiece, Thomas F. O'Connell Signed and Exhibition Grade Engraved, Gold Plated Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Framed O'Connell Engraving Print This is an extraordinary masterpiece of firearms artistry from one of the most talented, though rarely encountered, artisans of 19th century America: Thomas F. O'Connell. The second half of the 19th

Lot: 15 - Incredibly Rare Factory Engraved Colt Model 1878 Double Rifle

Incredibly Rare, Exceptional, and Well-Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1878 Double Rifle Double rifles are the classic choice for hunting large and dangerous game. With a double rifle in a large cartridge, you have two powerful shots that can be fired rapidly and accurately, a critical factor when staring down a charging cape buffalo. They were especially popular with British explorers and

Lot: 16 - Kittredge Shipped Special Order Colt 1878 Double Barrel Shotgun

Early Production B. Kittredge & Co. Shipped Special Order Factory Deluxe Panel Scene Engraved Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case and Factory Letter The Colt Model 1878 was one of the first high quality double barrel shotguns manufactured in American and was the most expensive firearm in Colt's line from 1878 until 1883 when the hammerless Model 1883 shotgun was added.

Lot: 17 - New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Navy Lever Action Pistol-Carbine

Exceptional, Extremely Scarce, Well-Documented New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Lever Action Pistol-Carbine with Highly Desirable 16 1/2 Inch New Haven Marked Barrel, Shoulder Stock, and George Madis Letter The Volcanic arms produced by the New Haven Arms Co. were the direct predecessors of the Henry lever action rifle and set the stage for the explosion of popularity of lever action rifles in America

Lot: 18 - Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

Rare Well-Documented Antique Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with Factory Letter The 1890 rifles were often bought as “boys’ rifles” for youngsters’ first rifles and thus are generally found in plain configurations and lesser condition. Not this example; this gun checks all the boxes with its exceptional condition and desirable

Lot: 19 - Factory Master Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 27S Rifle

Incredibly Scarce and Highly Attractive Factory Panel Scene Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 27S Slide Action Rifle Attributed to Alden George Ulrich The Model 27 was first advertised in 1909 and became the improved Model 27S only two years later and remained in production until 1932. "Trombone" slide action rifles such as these were often the first type of firearm children in this country learned to

Lot: 20 - Excellent Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Excellent Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Takedown Rifle in Desirable .30-30 W.C.F. This is essentially a benchmark example of Marlin's Model 1893 rifle. When it comes to American hunting calibers there are perhaps few more iconic than the .30-30 W.C.F. Remaining popular to this day, it could be argued that rifles in .30-30 have taken more deer in America's plains and forests than any caliber in history, with Marlin's Model 1893 and its descendants being some of the most prolific rifles to be chambered in it. The Model 1893 was Marlin's first repeating rifle designed for the newly introduced and powerful smokeless powder of the time and continued on the effective side eject design of L. L. Hepburn. Just a year after it was first introduced, the Model 1893 would find itself locked in an epic head to head duel with Winchester's legendary Model 1894 designed by John Moses Browning. Throughout the decades that followed both the Marlin '93 and Winchester '94 found plenty of committed fans, and the '93 has been argued by Marlin fans to be a better, more robust design. Both rifles were two of America's most revered deer rifles through much of the 20th century, and they remain highly sought after pieces of Americana to this day. Standard configuration rifles in particular are very hard to find in high condition. This rifle was manufactured in 1903, and the top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address and patent dates, as well as the caliber marking at the breech and the smokeless steel marking on the upper left flat. The Marlin safety marking is on the top of the receiver, the serial number is on the bottom, and the model designation is marked on the upper tang. It is fitted with a set of "Rocky Mountain" type sights including a German silver blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear, as well as a set of period installed sling swivel eyes on the forearm cap and bottom of the stock. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co Model: 1893 BBL: 26 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-30 Win Finish: blue/casehardened Serial Number264538 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 21 - Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 High Wall Rifle

Excellent Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle with Factory Letter During the late 19th and early 20th century in America, one of the most widespread and popular sports was competitive shooting, with skillful marksmen being the sporting superstars of the era. Competitive shooting during the period was a global craze, however, not only an American

Lot: 22 - Factory Panel Scene Engraved Whitney-Kennedy Deluxe Rifle

Scarce Exhibition Grade Factory Panel Scene Engraved Whitney-Kennedy Deluxe Small Frame Lever Action Rifle with Presentation Case, Bowie Knife, and Accessories This is an incredible and scarce, masterfully factory engraved, deluxe Whitney-Kennedy lever action rifle manufactured c. 1879-1886 with a rarely seen presentation case and a full complement of accessories. These well-built repeating

Lot: 23 - Deluxe Tiffany & Co. Embellished Smith & Wesson .38 Revolver

Exceedingly Scarce Highly Attractive Deluxe Tiffany & Co. Embellished and Monogrammed Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Second Model Double Action Revolver Manufactured c. 1887-1890, this is a scarce and very attractive example of a Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless revolver that was embellished by the legendary Tiffany & Co. To this day, Tiffany & Co. remains one of the

Lot: 24 - Exhibition Grade Engraved Pair of Smith & Wesson No. 3 Revolvers

Stunning Cased Pair of Exhibition Grade New York Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Third Model Single Action Revolvers with Extraordinary Patriotic American Eagle Relief Carved Ivory Grips and Factory Letters -A) Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Third Model Revolver Stunning Cased Pair of Exhibition Grade New York Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Third Model Single Action

Lot: 25 - Grizzly Attack Inscribed Winchester-Hotchkiss Sporting Rifle

Historic Special Order Winchester-Hotchkiss First Model 1879 Bolt Action Deluxe Sporting Rifle with 1885 Dated Montana Grizzly Bear Attack Inscription and Engraving, and Cody Letter The wrist of the stock of this fascinating rifle has well-done period reinforcements consisting of screwed on nickel-silver plates with a finely engraved scene of a grizzly bear in a forest on the left plate, and inscriptions on the two right plates that read "GUN AND OWNER SEVERELY/DAMAGED BY GRIZZLEY/TETON PEAK MONT. NOV. 10 1885/BEAR FARED EVEN WORSE!" Not much is left to the imagination as to whether this rifle has a story to tell or not; it is spelled out and illustrated right on the gun. This is one of the neatest examples of a Winchester-Hotchkiss rifle we have ever offered, serving as a historic snapshot and making for a wonderful conversation piece. Teton Peak is part of the Sawtooth Range of Montana's Rocky Mountain Front and has a summit of over 8,400 feet. A sporting rifle such as this Winchester-Hotchkiss would have been a desirable choice for a mountain hunter of the time. Its combined stopping power from the .45-70 Government cartridge and repeating capability clearly saved the life of the individual who was carrying it from a grizzly fate. The Hotchkiss was the first bolt action manufactured by Winchester, and it was designed for sporting and military use. The accompanying Cody letter states this Winchester-Hotchkiss rifle was originally received in the warehouse on January 6, 1880, and shipped on February 6, 1880, under factory order number 19003, with a round barrel and special order checkered pistol grip stock. This sporting rifle has a 26 inch round barrel with a dovetailed nickel-silver pinched blade front sight, a scarce Winchester express "V" notch rear sight with three folding leaves, and the First Model safety and turn button magazine cut-off mounted on the right side of the stock above the trigger. The left side of the receiver wall is marked with the three-line address/patent dates, and the serial number is marked on the upper left of the receiver wall. The checkered pistol grip stock has a horn Schnabel tip forend, horn accent on the bottom of the pistol grip, and a smooth steel buttplate. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hotchkiss BBL: 26 inch round Stock: deluxe walnut Gauge: 45-70 Government Finish: blue Serial Number1971 Class: Antique

Lot: 26 - Engraved Gold Inlaid Marlin Ballard Rifle with Carved Stock

Highly Attractive, Deluxe, Patriotic Panel Scene Engraved, and Gold Inlaid, Louis Jordan of Chicago, Illinois, Inscribed Marlin Ballard Falling Block Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle with Relief Carved Stock From the late 1800s into the early 1900s, one of the most popular spectator sports and pastimes in the United States was competitive target shooting, and this rifle is a highly attractive example

Lot: 27 - Cased Churchill-Connolly Master Engraved Colt Single Action Army

The Awe Inspiring “Gray Ghost” Churchill No. 1: Winston Churchill and Damien F. Connolly Master Engraved, Relief Chiseled, and Gold Inlaid Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Grips and Exquisite Bespoke Case by Connolly, Factory Letter, and Extensive Documentation Highly embellished arms have been cherished throughout human history, totems at times representing individuals

Lot: 28 - "The Lost Saddle Bags" Framed Oil Painting by Don Oelze

"The Lost Saddle Bags" Framed Oil Painting by Don Oelze Artist: Don Oelze Title: The Lost Saddle Bags Year Created: 2023 Medium: Oil on canvas Canvas Size: 48 x 40 inches Frame Size: 59 1/2 x 52 inches Signed on the lower left Don Oelze was born in New Zealand to American parents from the Southwest and has been enamored with cowboys and Native Americans since he was a child and first began painting Native Americans in 1992 while living in Seattle, Washington. The realism in his paintings stems in part from his use of Native American models, who he photographs in the poses prior to sketching and painting. He has won numerous awards for his paintings at the Calgary Stampede, Red Bluff Western Art Show, Bosque Art Classic, Briscoe Museum "Night of Artists", and other events. The Lost Saddle Bags captures a moment of quiet discovery as three Apache riders pause on the open frontier, drawn to a lone saddle bag left behind. The apparent leader remains mounted on his pony, studying the find with measured curiosity while carrying a Springfield trapdoor rifle, the rugged single-shot .45-70 widely encountered on the late 19th-century frontier. Below, a shirtless warrior wearing a U.S. Mills prairie belt fitted with a rifleman’s knife carries another Springfield trapdoor rifle while also holding a bow, a striking combination that reflects the continued use of traditional weapons alongside adopted military arms. The third carries a Winchester 1866 rifle with period correct brass tack decoration, an authentic Native embellishment and clear indicator of the rapid adoption of repeating arms. Oelze’s careful attention to these arms is central to the narrative. The mix of single-shot trapdoor rifles, traditional bow, and repeating Winchester illustrates a transitional moment in western history, where different technologies and fighting traditions coexisted. The weapons help define hierarchy, experience, and readiness, while the beautifully rendered garments and tack add vivid color against the expansive plains and blue sky. The abandoned saddle bag introduces quiet tension without overt conflict, inviting speculation about its owner and what may have transpired just beyond view. The result is a deliberate and visually compelling composition, rich in historical detail and atmosphere combine to tell a powerful and unmistakably western story. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 29 - Tack and Rawhide Decorated Tabatiere Conversion "Hunter" Shotgun

Tack and Rawhide Decorated Belgian Tabatiere Conversion 10 Gauge "Hunter" Shotgun/Blanket Gun This short shotgun started life as a percussion rifle-musket and was then converted using the French Tabatiere system developed in the mid-1860s. The design is similar to the British Snider conversion. Many obsolete rifle-muskets got a second life through these conversions, and this example got a third life after the Franco-Prussian War as one of the "Zulu" or in this case "HUNTER" marked shotguns sold in the late 19th century through various firms, including E. C. Meacham Arms Co. in St. Louis and Sears, Roebuck & Co. These utilitarian shotguns were an affordable option for families trying to start a new life in the West. This shotgun got a fourth life after being shortened to make it handier and likely to make it easier to hide as a "blanket gun". It is decorated with brass tacks and rawhide wrap in the fashion of the Plains Indians such as the Lakota in the late 19th century. Blanket guns could be concealed under a blanket keeping them at the ready in case of conflict or concealed to smuggle in weapons when people were supposed to be disarmed. Short shotguns were also handy for use on horseback whether running buffalo or chasing down Custer and the 7th Cavalry. Manufacturer: European Model: Single Shot BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 10 Finish: bright Serial NumberNSN Class: Antique

Lot: 30 - Attractive Silver Mounted Dagger with Horn Grip and Sheath

Attractive Silver Mounted Dagger with Horn Grip and Sheath This very attractive, unmarked belt dagger with silver mountings would look right at home in the belt of a desperado on the frontier in the 19th century. No man was properly dressed without a respectable knife, and many chose ornate designs to add some flair. This dagger measures 12 3/4 inches overall with an 8 5/8 inch spear-point blade with a deep fuller on each side running about half the length. The oval-shaped guard is silver and has a bolster below it. It is fitted with smooth, dark horn grip scales (possibly buffalo) with an oval plate on each side and straps down the length of the top and bottom, all silver. It also has a silver pommel with a small ball-shaped finial. There are small silver tacks/studs on all the previously mentioned silver components for decoration. Includes a leather sheath with German silver throat fitting originally made for a different knife with a clipped point blade. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 31 - Nettleton Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army

Remarkable "As-Issued" Henry Nettleton Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with John Kopec Gold Seal Letter and Factory Letter Many firearms have become deeply associated with the American frontier and the spirit of Manifest Destiny, though there are none that more completely embody the struggle, triumph, and mystique of the West than the Colt Single Action Army revolver.

Lot: 32 - "Claiming the Kill" Framed Oil Painting by Kenneth Riley

"Claiming the Kill" Framed Oil Painting by Kenneth Riley Artist: Kenneth Riley (1919-2015) Title: Claiming the Kill Year Created: Unknown Medium: Oil on canvas Canvas Size: 24 x 36 inches Frame Size: 32 x 44 inches Signed on the lower right Kenneth Riley (1919–2015), born in Waverly, Missouri and raised in Kansas, studied at the Kansas City Art Institute under Thomas Hart Benton, the Art Students League with Frank DuMond, and the Grand Central School with Harvey Dunn—placing him in direct lineage with the great late-19th and early-20th century Western artists. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a combat artist in the Pacific, with his illustrations appearing in major publications. Commissioned by the U.S. Park Service in the 1960s to paint Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Riley soon focused exclusively on Western subjects, later establishing his studio in Tucson, Arizona. A charter member of the National Academy of Western Artists and elected to the Cowboy Artists of America in 1982, Riley earned numerous honors, including the Prix de West (1995) and the inaugural Eiteljorg Museum Award for excellence in American art. His work resides in many of the nation’s most prestigious collections, including “The Whites of Their Eyes,” accepted by President John F. Kennedy for the White House, as well as holdings in the Smithsonian Institution. Claiming the Kill by Kenneth Riley depicts two cowboys on the Great Plains moving in to secure a pronghorn. One carries a lever-action rifle while his companion, wearing a prairie belt, stands watch, underscoring both partnership and vigilance on the open frontier. Riley’s restrained composition emphasizes the stillness that follows the shot and the quiet discipline of the hunt. In the distance, Sioux riders hold the horizon while a second group of three approaches closer—one armed with a rifle and another carrying a finely decorated lance. Their presence adds tension without overt conflict, a subtle reminder of the overlapping worlds that defined the northern plains during the late 19th century. The choice of pronghorn as the quarry, combined with the expansive terrain and the Lakota presence, places the scene firmly on the Great Plains, resulting in a composition that is both peaceful and charged—an unmistakably beautiful meditation on the American West. The painting is signed "Kenneth Riley" and "CA" (Cowboy Artists of America) on the lower right and "CLAIMING THE KILL/Kenneth Riley CA" on the plaque on the frame. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 33 - Freund & Bro. Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle with Case

Exceptional Freund & Bro. Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Sporting Rifle with Case and Factory Letters The Sharps was the long range rifle of choice for men seeking adventure in the American West in the 19th century thanks to its well-earned reputation for long range accuracy and firepower. The early "slant breech" Sharps breech loading percussion rifles were famously used by abolitionists

Lot: 34 - "Early Departure - Bent's Fort" Framed Painting by Martin Grelle

"Early Departure - Bent's Fort" Framed Oil Painting by Martin Grelle Artist: Martin Grelle (b. 1954) Title: Early Departure - Bent's Fort Year Created: 2017 Medium: Oil on linen canvas Canvas Size: 36 x 48 inches Frame Size: 48 3/4 x 60 3/4 inches Signed and dated on the lower right and on the reverse edge This beautiful painting by Martin Grelle (b. 1954) reflects a lifetime devoted to the art of the American West. Raised in Clifton, Texas, Grelle pursued western subjects from an early age and was mentored by Cowboy Artists of America member James Boren. He was elected to the Cowboy Artists of America in 1995, later served as president, and is now an emeritus member. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous honors, including two Prix de West Purchase Awards and the Briscoe Museum’s Legacy Award in 2012, recognizing his lasting influence on Western art. Early Departure – Bent’s Fort captures a quiet moment at daybreak outside the historic adobe trading post often called the “castle on the plains.” A small group of Plains Indians, likely Southern Cheyenne or Arapaho, prepare to depart on horseback, wrapped in trade blankets and buffalo robes, as the soft morning light falls across the fort’s massive adobe walls. Their poised mounts and unhurried movement suggest the beginning of a journey, reflecting the rhythms of travel, trade, and diplomacy that defined life on the Southern Plains during the fur trade era. Bent’s Fort, built in 1833 by Bent, St. Vrain & Co. along the Arkansas River at what was then the border between Mexico and the United States, became the region’s largest trading post and a major hub of the buffalo robe trade with the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho. William Bent directed the company’s operations from the fort and strengthened ties with the Cheyenne through marriage. The post also served as a key destination on the arduous Santa Fe Trail connecting Missouri and what was then northern Mexico. During the Mexican-American War, the fort was occupied by the American “Army of the West.” Though abandoned by Bent in 1849, the site later functioned as a stagecoach station and post office in the 1860s and early 1870s. Today preserved as Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, it remains one of the most iconic landmarks of the historic American West, a legacy thoughtfully evoked in Grelle’s atmospheric portrayal. The painting is signed "MARTIN GRELLE/©/2017" and "CA" (Cowboy Artists of America) on the lower right and "EARLY DEPARTURE - BENT'S FORT" 36 x 48 OIL ON LINEN" and "+MARTIN GRELLE/© 2017" on the reverse upper edge. The plaque on the frame is also inscribed with "EARLY DEPARTURE - BENT'S FORT/Martin Grelle". Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 35 - Desirable Custer Range U.S. Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

Desirable Early Custer Range U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine The Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor carbines are directly linked to the Battle of the Little Bighorn and George Armstrong Custer's 7th Cavalry who carried them. In terms of the American Indian Wars in the late 19th century, no battle is as famous as the Battle of the Little Bighorn fought between June 25-26,

Lot: 36 - Lawman Jeff Milton's Engraved Colt Sheriff's Model Revolver

Extraordinary, Historic, Special Order, Factory Engraved Colt Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolver with Relief Carved Pearl Grips Documented to Legendary Western Lawman and Texas Ranger Jeff Milton with Factory Letter and Further Documentation Throughout the history of this great nation there are a select few events and periods of time that stand out as decidedly profound in shaping the

Lot: 37 - Historic Fountain Pen Inscribed "P.F. Garrett from T. Roosevelt"

Historic Well-Documented Ornate Gold Mounted Fountain Pen Inscribed "P. F. Garrett from T. Roosevelt" and Dated "Dec. 20, 1901" with Case and Framed Portrait Signed "with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt" 125 years ago on September 14, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt became the president of the United States following the death of President William McKinley who had been shot at the Pan-American

Lot: 38 - Framed "On the Way to the Platte" Drawing by Frederic Remington

Framed "On the Way to the Platte" Drawing by Frederic Remington Artist: Frederic Remington (1861-1909) Title: On the Way to the Platte Year Created: c. 1890 Medium: Ink wash on paper Size: 16 x 12 inches Frame Size: 34 x 30 inches Signed on the lower left Catalogue Raisonné: Hassrick & Webster, Frederic Remington Catalogue Raisonné, No. 1083 Literature: Century Magazine, November 1890 Frederic Remington’s On the Way to the Platte is a compelling example of the artist’s early illustration work that helped define the visual language of the American frontier. Executed in ink and wash, the composition captures a wagon party moving across the Great Plains toward the Platte River, one of the most important corridors of westward expansion. The central mounted figure, likely the wagon boss, rides slightly forward of the train and carries an unknown rifle at the ready housed in a beautifully rendered buckskin fringe scabbard, a practical and period correct detail. Drawings from this formative period, rooted in firsthand observation and created for publication, are especially prized for their immediacy and authenticity, representing the purest expression of Remington’s storytelling ability and helping shape how Americans and the world came to view the West. This drawing served as the basis for the engraving titled On the Way to the Platte used in John Bidwell’s article “The First Emigrant Train to California” published in Century Magazine in 1890, detailing Bidwell’s travels to California in the early 1840s before the gold rush. It is also featured in Frederic Remington: A Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Watercolors, and Drawings, catalogued as No. 1083. The label on the back of the frame reads “‘Fitzpatrick and the wagon Train’ By Frederic Remington” and “Loaned by Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Norton”. Thomas “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick (1799-1854) was a trapper and trader for the Rocky Mountain Fur Company and American Fur Company. He became a guide after the collapse of the fur trade in the early 1840s as well as an Indian agent. He served as a guide for John C. Fremont's second expedition in 1843 and third in 1845 as well as for Colonel Philip Kearny and the U.S. Dragoons at the beginning of the Mexican-American War. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 39 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Ithaca "New Ithaca Gun" Hammer Shotgun

Highly Desirable Wells Fargo & Co. Express Ithaca "New Ithaca Gun" Double Barrel Hammer Coach Shotgun Founded in 1852 for the initial purpose of providing express and banking services to California, Wells Fargo & Co. rapidly grew due to demand caused by the California Gold Rush, and by the time the gold rush came to an end in 1855, Wells Fargo dominated the banking and express service industry in the American West. Wells Fargo & Co. Express continued their domination of logistics on the western frontier through much of the "Wild West" period in the late 19th century through an expansive network of stagecoach lines. The company continued to be a major player in the market as railway lines expanded, simply shifting some of their transport services from the slower stage lines to the railroads. Through much of the late 1800s, the company's stage lines were targets for outlaws and bandits due to the money and valuable items they often carried, leading to the company arming many of the their express agents to fend off such robberies. The arming of agents was a tradition that continued into the 20th century, often with shotguns such as this one, ensuring the security of the company's transport and banking services. Pieces of the Wells Fargo legacy are synonymous with the turbulence and triumph of the American West, and they remain in high demand by today's collectors. These express agent guns often saw hard use for many years in the harsh environment of the West, leaving surviving examples scarce and remaining highly desirable in almost any condition. Manufactured c. 1911, this shotgun features the stamped markings "WF & Co. Ex" on the left of the frame for Wells Fargo & Co. Express, with a previous number having been removed immediately following the marking. This example features period shortened barrels. The origin of these short barreled coach shotguns date back to the earlier "Wild West", when Wells Fargo issued them to their stagecoach guards who rode alongside the stagecoach driver for defense, hence the origin of the phrase "riding shotgun." While the stagecoach had long since vanished from the American landscape by the time this coach gun left the factory in the early 20th century, shorter shotguns remained a popular weapon of choice with Wells Fargo guards. Grade "X" and "12" gauge marking on the left watertable. 13 5/8 inch length of pull. Manufacturer: Ithaca Gun Co Model: New Ithaca Gun BBL: 20 7/8 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/casehardened Serial Number211333 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 40 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Hardwood "Treasure Box" with Lock

Iconic, Rare and Desirable Early Wells Fargo & Co. Express Hardwood Strong or "Treasure" Box by J.Y. Ayer of San Francisco with "WF.&Co." J.H.W. Olimax Lock Deeply associated with America and particularly the western frontier, Wells Fargo & Co. was started in 1852 by Henry Wells and William G. Fargo to provide shipping and banking services throughout the West. Prior to the westward expansion of railway networks, Wells Fargo began creating an expansive network of overland transport, primarily utilizing stagecoaches. While the Wells Fargo Express evolved into one of the quickest and safest ways to travel and transport goods on the frontier, there was certainly no lack of dangers and robberies. Due to the risk along the stagecoach lines, Wells Fargo developed strong boxes or "treasure boxes" like this example, which were stowed beneath the armed guard's feet, who sat "shotgun" beside the stagecoach driver. Beginning around 1862, these strong boxes were produced for Wells Fargo & Co. by the San Francisco, California, carpentry shop of Joseph Y. Ayer. The Ayer company produced both these "treasure boxes" as well as "packing trunks" for larger, less valuable parcels on the stage lines. These "treasure boxes" have truly become collectible treasures themselves due to the iconic connection to America's "Wild West" and the legendary Wells Fargo stagecoaches which kept people, mail, and goods moving through the untamed frontier. The box was manufactured c. the 1860s to 1870s by Joseph Y. Ayer in San Francisco, California, and his maker's mark is stamped in white inside the box. The box is primarily made of pine, which is reinforced with oak edges and iron. The lid is fitted with a heavy iron hasp that could be secured with a lock, an example of which is included that is marked for Wells Fargo & Co. and has the maker's mark of J.H.W. Olimax of Newark, New Jersey, along with a key. The majority of the box is finished in the typical dark forest green while the Wells Fargo & Co. marking is in white paint on the front. There are remnants of a leather handle on one end of the box, and a leather handle is attached to the other end. The box measures approximately 20 x 12 x 10 inches. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 41 - Texas Shipped Antique Colt Sheriff's Model Single Action Army

Highly Desirable Documented Houston, Texas, Shipped Antique Colt Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolver with 4 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter There are arguably no other firearms in existence that exude the grit, style, and character of the American frontier quite like the Colt Single Action Army revolver. Colt's "Peacemaker" is universally recognizable the world over and is instantly

Lot: 42 - Factory Engraved Remington Double Derringer with Rare Box

Magnificent Factory Engraved Remington Double Derringer with Rare Original Box The Remington double derringer aka the "Double Barrel Repeater" is one of the most famous of all American pocket pistols. It was designed following the Civil War by William H. Elliott and patented on December 12, 1865. Around 130,000-150,000 were manufactured by Remington between 1866 and 1935 in several variations, but the basic design remained the same from beginning to end, and they were chambered in .41 short rimfire. The small and sleek design easily fit in a pocket, purse, or sleeve offering discreet but potent firepower. In Hollywood, they were carried by wealthy gentlemen and double crossing gamblers as well as by heroes from the silent era all the way to the present, including by John Wayne in "The Comancheros" and the "The Shootist." In "Silverado" one is hidden up the sleeve of gambler Slick played by Jeff Goldblum. This exceptional Double Derringer is what "Flayderman's Guide" identifies as the "Type I, Late Production, a.k.a. Model No. 2" which was manufactured between 1868 and 1888. The derringer is primarily nickel plated and has fiery nitre blue finish on the trigger, hammer, ejector, barrel lock, and screws. The two piece grips are black hard rubber with fine checkering. The top of the barrel rib has the late production markings: "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y./ELLIOTS PATENT DEC.12th 1865" in two lines. The serial or batch number "79" is located on the underside of the barrel and left side of the frame under the left grip. The sides of the barrels and frame are factory hand engraved with intricate and well-executed scroll work. The grip strap is bordered with zigzag and dot engraving. The derringer is complete with the an original dark green cardboard box. The end-label on the lid is printed: "Double Barrel Repeater/FULL PLATE" in two lines and has the notation "Eng" written neatly in pencil above "FULL". The inside of the lid has "Double-Barrel Breech-Loading Repeater. ELLIOT'S PATENT MANUFACTURED BY E. REMINGTON & SONS." and "DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING. Swing the locking lever forward till it is parallel with the barrels; then raise the muzzles till the chambers are sufficiently open for the purpose of pushing out the empty shell and loading; after loading, press the barrels down to the frame and bring the cocking lever back to is original position." Manufacturer: E. Remington & Sons Model: O/U Derringer BBL: 3 inch Gauge: 41 RF Finish: nickel Grips: hard rubber Serial Number79 Class: Antique

Lot: 43 - Engraved & Gold Inlaid Remington Rolling Block Shotgun

Very Rare and Highly Attractive Factory Exhibition Patriotic Theme Engraved and Gold Inlaid Remington Rolling Block Shotgun with Elaborately Relief Carved Stock During the post-Civil War era, E. Remington & Sons had outside salesmen in Europe, including in person appearances by Samuel Remington himself, to perform demonstrations to officials of various countries and push for sales of Remington

Lot: 44 - Engraved and Inlaid Remington Model 1871 Rolling Block Pistol

Extraordinary Exhibition Grade, Great Seal of the United States of America Engraved, Factory Gold and Silver Inlaid E. Remington & Sons Model 1871 Rolling Block Pistol with Ivory Grip and Forearm The E. Remington & Sons Model 1871 Rolling Block pistol was produced from 1871 to 1886, and this particular example was almost certainly produced around 1875 in anticipation for the centennial

Lot: 45 - Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver in .44-40 WCF

Exceptional Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver in Desirable .44-40 W.C.F. Manufactured c. 1875 to 1889, this is an outstanding example of what Remington called their "Improved Army" or "Frontier Army" revolver. Having been founded in 1816, Remington is known as one of America's oldest firearms manufacturers that remains in existence to this day. These revolvers represent the quality

Lot: 46 - Nimschke Engraved Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Revolver

Extraordinary Exhibition Quality Louis D. Nimschke Deluxe Master Engraved and Monogrammed Colt Deluxe Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Checkered Rosewood Grip In the late 19th century, as far as marketing was concerned, it was difficult for manufacturers of any goods, including firearms, to find finer opportunities than the World's Fairs and large trade exhibitions held

Lot: 47 - Antique Colt Model 1877 Rainmaker .32 Revolver with Pearl Grips

Rare and Exceptional Antique Colt Model 1877 Rainmaker .32 Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips Factory Letter The Colt Model 1877 revolver was the company's first double action revolver and the first commercially successful American-made double action revolver, marking a very important milestone in the history of this country's sidearms. The design for these revolvers came from William Mason

Lot: 48 - Antique Colt Etched Panel Model 1877 Lightning Revolver with Box

Extraordinary Antique Colt Etched Panel Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Very Scarce and Highly Desirable Original Picture Box Over time, a select few guns have become essentially synonymous with the "Wild West" period of the American frontier, forming legacies as iconic as the heroes and villains who carried them. One such gun was Colt's "Double Action Pistol", also known as the Model 1877. The 1877 was Colt's first double action revolver. As time went on, one of Colt's largest distributors, Benjamin Kittredge & Company, gave these revolvers catchy marketing nicknames, much like they had already done with the Single Action Army revolver, affectionately known as "The Peacemaker". These 1877s were offered in three different calibers and thus Kittredge gave them corresponding nicknames, calling the .32 caliber variant "Rainmaker", the .38 caliber variant like this one "Lightning", and the .41 caliber variant "Thunderer". Kittredge was one of Colt's primary western distributors, handling large volume orders of Colt's guns that were destined for the West. Between the attention grabbing nicknames and the advantages the model offered, Colt's Model 1877 became a commercial success. Sales were particularly strong on the frontier where the primary mode of travel remained on horseback, giving the "Lightning" the distinct advantage of ease of firing with one hand from the saddle. With such large numbers of these Model 1877s having been shipped westward and seeing many years of hard use, examples of these iconic frontier firearms in outstanding condition are few and far between on today's collector market, leaving extraordinary examples like this one extremely desirable. Manufactured in 1888, this is a truly extraordinary example of Colt's Model 1877 "Lightning" revolver. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address, while the left has "COLT D.A. 38" in the highly desirable and extremely crisp etched panel. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates, and the left of the trigger guard is marked "38 CAL". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, while the assembly number "26" is on the loading gate. The inside of both grip panels are hand-inscribed with the initials "AGB". It is fitted with a blade front sight, frame-top groove rear sight, and a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts at the tops. Included with the revolver is the extremely scarce original factory picture box with the lid showing imagery of a Lightning revolver, the Rampant Colt, and the .38 Long Colt cartridge, while the matching serial number is hand-marked on the bottom. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 BBL: 6 inch round Gauge: 38 Long Colt Finish: nickel Grips: hard rubber Serial Number70485 Class: Antique

Lot: 49 - Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver

Excellent and Highly Desirable Documented San Francisco, California Shipped Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter In the late 1800s and early 1900s, San Francisco, California was described as "the Paris of the West", having become a vibrant and culturally significant city in the American West, much of which remained to be "tamed". For many Americans of this

Lot: 50 - First Year Colt "Omnipotent" Etched Panel Model 1878 Revolver

Extraordinary, Well-Documented, Incredibly Rare, First Year Production, Three Digit Serialized B. Kittredge & Co. Shipped Colt "Omnipotent" Etched Panel Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips Formerly of the Famed William Locke Collection with Factory Letter The Model 1878 was Colt’s first large frame double action revolver and was used alongside its legendary cousin the

Lot: 51 - Framed Pen & Ink on Paper "Old Timer" by Frederic Remington

Framed Pen & Ink on Paper "Old Timer" Drawing by Frederic Remington Artist: Frederic Remington (1861-1909) Title: Old Timer Year Created: 1888 Medium: Pen and ink on paper Size: 6 x 8.5 inches Frame Size: 14 7/8 x 17 5/8 inches. Signed and dated on the lower right. Catalogue Raisonné: Hassrick & Webster, Frederic Remington Catalogue Raisonné, No. 01009.1 Frederic Remington’s Old Timer (1888) is a superb example of the artist’s early pen-and-ink illustration work and a compelling study of the seasoned frontier veteran. Executed with bold, economical linework, Remington captures the quiet dignity and hard-earned experience of a weathered plainsman seated outside a building with his hat pulled low over his eyes. A double-loop holster with revolver rests at his hip, and riding boots complete the unmistakable silhouette of a man shaped by life in the saddle. Remington remains among the most influential and popular artists of the American West. His sketches of western life in the late 19th century formed the foundation of an extraordinary career and were rooted in firsthand experience across the frontier. Hundreds of his illustrations appeared in major publications during his lifetime, shaping public perception of the West and continuing to influence artists to this day. One of his first major assignments came in 1888, the same year as this drawing, when he illustrated fellow New Yorker Theodore Roosevelt’s "Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail," a work featuring similarly authentic frontier characters. Roosevelt later remarked, “I regard Frederic Remington as one of the Americans who has done real work for the country; and we all owe him a debt of gratitude.” Created during this formative period, Old Timer reflects Remington’s unmatched ability to distill personality through posture, gesture, and minimal detail. The spontaneous line work and absence of unnecessary embellishment place full emphasis on character, allowing the viewer to engage directly with Remington’s storytelling. Drawings from this early illustration period are especially desirable for their immediacy and authenticity, representing the purest expression of the artist’s observational skill. Documented in the Frederic Remington catalogue raisonné of drawings as No. 01009.1, Old Timer stands as a classic example of Remington’s early frontier imagery and his ability to elevate a single figure into a timeless symbol of the American West. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 52 - Pair of Diamond Encrusted Gold Smith & Wesson No. 1 Revolvers

Extremely Rare and Extravagant Pair of Diamond Encrusted, Engraved, and Etched Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Second Issue Revolvers with Solid Gold Frames and Grips -A) Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Second Issue Revolver Extremely Rare and Extravagant Pair of Diamond Encrusted, Engraved, and Etched Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Second Issue Revolvers with Solid Gold Frames and Grips -A) Smith

Lot: 53 - Hammond Bulldog Single Shot Pistol with Rare Original Box

Extraordinary Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co. Hammond Bulldog Single Shot Pistol with Rare Original Box and Ammunition Single shot pocket pistols were widely carried for self-defense in the latter half of the 19th century and were also occasionally used by miscreants be they a cheating poker player with one up his sleeve in case they were caught or a foot pad looking for a mark in the busy streets. The Hammond Bulldog was one of the more ingenuitive designs and uses a rotating breechblock that interlocks with the hammer at the time of discharge. They were designed by Henry and Lewis Hammond and patented in 1864 during the American Civil War. Only around 7,000-8,000 are believed to have been produced before the Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co. closed its doors around 1868. Firearms historian Michael Helms indicated the company's assets were purchased in 1872 by the American Sterling Company. Some of the pistols remained for sale as late as the 1880s. It has blade and notch sights, "CONNECTICUT ARMS & MANF'G Co NAUBUC CONN." on the barrel, "2" on the breech face, "PATENTED OCT. 25. 1864" on the breechblock, "5" on the left side of the back strap, and the matching serial number on the left side at the toe and inside of the left grip panel at the top. A dot pattern box with a cartridge block containing six cartridges is included. Includes a rare original box. Manufacturer: Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co Model: Bulldog BBL: 4 inch octagon Gauge: 44 RF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number2592 Class: Antique

Lot: 54 - Scarce Factory Deluxe Engraved W. W. Marston Three-Barrel Pistol

Scarce Factory Deluxe Engraved William W. Marston Three-Barrel Derringer Pistol with Four Inch Barrels and Ivory Grips William W. Marston of New York City manufactured only approximately 1,500 of these derringer pistols c. 1858-1864, and this pistol is the scarce variation with four-inch barrels and also one of the first 50 pistols which featured factory engraving. This pistol has well-executed scroll engraving on a punch-dot background on the brass frame and an engraved star and line engraving on the backstrap. The barrels have line and dot engraving on the barrel sides and scallop and line borders at the muzzle. The barrels have a high polish blue finish. The barrel selector is nitre blue, and the hammer and trigger are casehardened. The two-piece grips are ivory. The right side of the receiver is marked: "WM W. MARSTON/PATENTED/MAY26.1857/NEW YORK CITY/IMPROVED 1864" in five lines. The numbers "0123" are located below the barrel selector on the right side of the frame. The serial number "17" is located on the inside of the barrel hinge. Manufacturer: Marston W W & Co Model: Derringer BBL: 4 inch Gauge: 32 RF Finish: blue Grips: ivory Serial Number17 Class: Antique

Lot: 55 - Smith & Wesson No. 3 American Revolver with Carved Eagle Grips

Exceptional and Desirable Smith & Wesson No. 3 American Second Model Single Action Revolver with Highly Attractive Relief Carved Mexican Eagle Ivory Grips and Factory Letter The Smith & Wesson American revolver remains an enduring and tangible symbol of the struggle, turmoil, and triumph of America’s westward expansion and helped to lay the foundation for one of America’s

Lot: 56 - Walter Winans Pair of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolvers

Famed Marksman and Olympian Walter Winans Shipped Pair of Exhibition Quality Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolvers with Pearl Grips and Factory Letters -A) Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver Famed Marksman and Olympian Walter Winans Shipped Pair of Exhibition Quality Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolvers

Lot: 57 - Chicago Firearms Co. Protector Palm Pistol with Ivory Panels

Outstanding Chicago Firearms Co. Protector Palm Pistol with Ivory Panels and Scarce Factory Picture Box For well over 100 years the City of Chicago has been the dominant metropolis of the Midwest as well as one of America's most influential cultural, political, and economic hubs. In the history of Chicago, the final decade of the 19th century was particularly impactful, truly cementing the city as

Lot: 58 - R. B. Rodda & Co. Cased Gold Inlaid Colt No. 1 Derringers

Desirable R. B. Rodda & Co. Calcutta Deluxe Cased Pair of Extraordinary Exhibition Quality Gold and Silver Inlaid and Engraved Colt No. 1 Derringers -A) Colt No. 1 Derringer Desirable R. B. Rodda & Co. Calcutta Deluxe Cased Pair of Extraordinary Exhibition Quality Gold and Silver Inlaid and Engraved Colt No. 1 Derringers -A) Colt No. 1 Derringer Colt purchased the National Arms Co. in 1870 and continued to produce the company's No. 1 and No. 2 derringers under the Colt name. Only approximately 6,500 of the No. 1 derringers were manufactured over the next two decades. These were Colt's first single shot pistols and first derringers. Most were engraved with simple scroll and floral motifs, but this beautiful pair received more deluxe embellishment for the Indian market. The sides of the barrels and grip frames feature gold and silver inlaid and engraved floral scroll motifs showcasing leaves and blossoms. Additional gold inlaid accents are featured on the areas behind and ahead of the hammers. The embellishment is the Damascene style popular on ornate Indian arms for centuries and in demand in the late 19th century on arms imported from Europe and the United States. The pistols also feature German silver half-moon front sights, hammer notch rear sights, checkered spur triggers and hammers, and a nitre blue finish. The top of each of the matching serialized barrels is marked "COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. Co./HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." followed by "No1" flanked by Maltese crosses. The serial numbers are marked on the butts. The underside of the barrels are British proofed. The grip area is iron with shallow checkering on the sides and deep sharp checkering on the back strap. The French-cut, green velvet lined, nicely figured rosewood veneer presentation case has "R.B. RODDA & CO./GUN MAKERS & ARMOURERS/CALCUTTA" branded on top to the lid. The gun maker and dealer R.B. Rodda & Co. had branches located in Birmingham, England, and Calcutta, India, circa 1846 to 1955. The inside of the deluxe case has a trade label in the lid which reads, "Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co./26 Glasshouse Street/Piccadilly Circus/London W." The lining has gold embossed accents, borders, and floral motifs. The case holds a cartridge block with 12 "U" head stamped cartridges. Manufacturer: Colt Model: #1 Derringer BBL: 2 1/2 inch flat top Gauge: 41 RF Finish: nitre blue/gold/silver Grips: metal Serial Number542 Class: Antique B) Colt No. 1 Derringer As described in "A". Manufacturer: Colt Model: #1 Derringer BBL: 2 1/2 inch flat top Gauge: 41 RF Finish: nitre blue/gold/silver Grips: metal Serial Number589 Class: Antique

Lot: 59 - Factory Engraved Colt Third Model "Thuer" Derringer

Highly Desirable and Excellent Factory Engraved Colt Third Model "Thuer" Derringer with Pearl Grips and "Cigar" Case Introduced in 1870, Colt's Third Model "Thuer" derringer was the most prolific variation of their small pocket pistols. Over time, these little derringers have become deeply associated with the American West, making them a highly collectible piece of Americana to this day. These pistols provided a reliable and highly concealable firearm, packing a significant punch for those who did not wish to carry a full size revolver or in places where the open carry of firearms might be frowned upon. To this day, when one envisions a firearm being drawn from a gambler's vest pocket or from a saloon girl's garters, it is quite likely that the gun being imagined is either a Remington double derringer or a Colt "Thuer" adding to their desirability on today's collector market. Particularly highly embellished, deluxe examples such as this one, are easy to imagine in the hands of a well-to-do gentleman or lady on the American frontier or a riverboat on one of the country's many waterways. In production until 1912, these derringers were very popular around the turn of the century and were produced in fairly large numbers, though the vast majority were not in highly attractive, deluxe configurations like this particular derringer. This example shows stunning and extensive factory engraving, which was executed by the shop of Colt's factory Master Engraver Cuno Helfricht, quite possibly by the master himself. Cuno Helfricht spent his nearly 50 year career exclusively with Colt (1871-1921). During his tenure with Colt, Helfricht saw the transition from percussion to cartridge firearms and a rapidly growing market for engraved firearms. At the height of the firearm engraving craze, Helfricht oversaw a shop of six engravers. By the turn of the century, experts believe that Helfricht did most of the work himself with the help from one to two assistants. The top of the barrel has the standard italic Colt marking. The full serial number is on the left of the grip frame, the bottom of the barrel is matching numbered with "1267", and both grip panels are hand marked with the partial matching serial number "4126" and "412" on the left and right respectively. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and a pair of very attractive smooth pearl grips. Includes a highly desirable, leather-wrapped "cigar" style case lined with green silk and velvet and fitted for the pistol with a compartment in the upper right holding two cartridges. Manufacturer: Colt Model: #3 Derringer BBL: 2 1/2 inch round Gauge: 41 Finish: nickel Grips: pearl Serial Number41267 Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Lot: 60 - Smith & Wesson No. 1 Second Issue Revolver with Carved Grips

Desirable Smith & Wesson No. 1 Second Issue Spur Trigger Revolver with Highly Attractive Relief Carved Eagle "Liberty" Grips and Purse Style Case These Smith & Wesson No. 1 revolvers represent a significant step in American firearms technology as the first American-made cartridge revolvers as well as a commercial success, laying a foundation for one of the country's legendary firearms

Lot: 61 - Desirable J. D. Chevalier "California Knife" Marked Bowie Knife

Rare and Highly Desirable J. D. Chevalier "California Knife" Marked Bowie Knife with Sheath Active c. 1835-1869 in New York City, John D. Chevalier was a maker of surgical implements and cutlery and is credited with being the first East Coast cutler to exploit the California Gold Rush as a marketing tool. Knives had been vital tools on the American frontier since the colonial era for both defense and hunting, but the distinctive clip point Bowie knives became especially popular in the mid-19th century with the '49ers seeking gold in California. In the New York Daily Herald on February 6, 1849, Chevalier's ad reads: "Chevalier's California Knife. - This is a most admirable thing. it will skin a buffalo, (after you have killed him) chop the wood to smoke or cook it with, and perform the operation of phlebotomy should an enemy come within reach of its point. They can be had of Mr. Chevalier, at 184 Broadway. He manufactures them in this city." Another ad in the same issue notes that they could only be had at his store, Tomes & Sons, or A. W. Spies & Co. and indicated he was competing directly with "foreign articles" with genuine American made goods. This impressive example of Chevalier's California knife measures 14 inches overall, with an 8 inch clip point blade, which is marked "CHEVALIER'S CALIFORNIA KNIFE/J. D. CHEVALIER/NEW YORK" and "BROADWAY" on the left side. A thick, oval brass guard, with brass fittings on both ends of the stag grip. Includes the original tan leather sheath with silver plated copper fittings. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 62 - Cased Silver Engraved Remington Elliot No. 1 Derringer Pistol

Outstanding Presentation Cased Silver Plated New York Engraved and Etched E. Remington & Sons Elliot No. 1 Derringer Pepperbox Pistol with Ivory Grips Remington Elliot Derringer pistols such as this example were popularly carried pocket pistols in the latter half of the 19th century, making exceptional specimens hard to come by. This example is highly attractive with its period New York engraving and silver plated finish. As firearms became the standard as a means of personal defense, small sized pistols that could be easily carried concealed in a pocket were in high demand. Approximately 13,500 of these distinctive multi-shot Elliot No. 1 Derringer pistols were manufactured by Remington from c. 1863 to the late 1870s, with advertising continuing into the 1880s, per page 151 of "The Deringer in America Vol. 2" by Eberhart and Wilson, in which the authors indicate they have only observed approximately 30 engraved examples. They were advertised in period catalogs as "Remington's New Repeating Pistols, (Elliot's patent)" offered as the No. 1 (5-shot .22 caliber) and No. 2 (4-shot .32 caliber). The engraving consists of floral scroll patterns on the sides of the frame and back strap, with a blank ribbon inscription panel on the butt. Acid etched oak leaf patterns on the barrel cluster surrounding the two-line E. Remington & Sons address and patent markings. The matching serial number is marked on the frame under the barrels and on the bottom of the barrels. It has a bead front sight, integral notch rear sight, a ring trigger action with rotating firing pin, tip down barrels for loading and unloading, and is wearing a pair of smooth ivory grips. Includes a rare leatherette wrapped case with felt lined interior fitted for the pistol. Similar examples of cases are shown in the aforementioned book. Manufacturer: E. Remington & Sons Model: Elliot BBL: 3 inch cluster Gauge: 22 RF Finish: silver Grips: ivory Serial Number2096 Class: Antique

Lot: 63 - Presentation Inscribed Engraved 14K Gold Grip Cane

Extravagant Presentation Inscribed Engraved 14K Gold Grip Cane with Gold Quartz Grip Cap and Rosewood Shaft In America in the 19th century there were many ways in which a gentleman of high standing could make his status known, whether it be clothing, a deluxe firearm, or an ornate pocket watch; though there were perhaps none more popular than with a highly ornamented cane. Unlike many other luxury items, canes in general already had a certain aura of status associated with them, as well as being an item that could be visibly carried every day in almost any location or situation. During the 19th century and into the early 20th century, canes had reached the pinnacle of their popularity as an accessory for men and women of high social standing, becoming essentially a must-have item in some regions during certain periods. Canes proved to be a fantastic way for an affluent gentleman to not only display his wealth but also as a medium with which to display imagery associated with their lives, whether it be the industry they were involved in, a prized hunting dog, or an award winning racehorse. Gold, a highly desirable symbol of status for centuries, was of course also a very popular choice, as is clearly seen on this particular example. Ornate canes also became incredibly popular gifts during the period, showing deep admiration between family and friends, as is the case with this cane bearing a presentation description. It is obvious that this particular cane, featuring a gold quartz mounting in the grip, was presented to a gentleman in the area of or involved in the gold mining industry in California during the Gold Rush. Manufactured c. the mid to late 19th century, this particular example features a 14K gold grip that is extensively engraved with intertwined ribbons and floral motifs. The front lower portion of the grip exhibits a raised escutcheon that is inscribed "M.G./From/his Friends". The butt of the grip is mounted with a highly attractive circular and flat piece of quartz displaying extensive gold flakes. It is very clear that whoever M.G. was, they were highly respected by their friends. The beautiful gold grip is fitted to a highly figured and attractive, smooth, rosewood shaft that is tipped with brass and steel. It measures approximately 36 1/2 inches overall. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 64 - Waltham Pocket Watch with 14K Gold and Gold Quartz Case

Highly Desirable Waltham American Watch Co. Model 1873 Wm. Ellery Pocket Watch with Extraordinary 14K Gold and Gold Quartz Case The story of the American Waltham Watch Co., like so many entrepreneurial and industrial pursuits in this country, is one of struggle, failure, determination, and eventually success. The company was the dream of Aaron Lufkin Dennison, who realized that for most of the

Lot: 65 - Engraved Allen & Thurber Pepperbox Inscribed to B.H. Burrell

Highly Attractive Factory Engraved Allen & Thurber Worcester Percussion Pepperbox with Ivory Grips Inscribed to Captain B.H. Burrell by the Roxbury Artillery This historic pepperbox is linked to the Roxbury Artillery and the Burrell family through its inscription on the grips, both of Massachusetts, the birthplace of American independence. The Roxbury Artillery was originally established in

Lot: 66 - Fine Will & Finck San Francisco Marked Boot Knife with Sheath

Attractive, Desirable, and Fine Will & Finck San Francisco Marked Boot Knife with Sheath Frederick Will and Julius Finck established their partnership in 1863 and operated out of San Francisco. They were involved with nearly every sort of manufacturing and merchandising one could imagine, most famously gambling equipment of both the straight and crooked varieties and a full spectrum of edged tools and weapons. Will & Finck blades were among the highlights of the local industrial fairs, often rated the finest in the city. This knife measures 9 inches in overall length and is equipped with a 5 inch single edged clip point blade with the ricasso bearing the "WILL&FINCK/S.F." address on the left side. The guard is German silver construction, oval in shape with ".25" marked on top, and the grip is a single piece of smooth antique ivory (most likely walrus). The German silver plated brass sheath is also marked "25" on the mouth and has a thumbscrew-adjustable belt loop. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 67 - Cased Pair of Engraved A. G. Genez Percussion Derringers

Spectacular and Well-Documented Cased Pair of L. D. Nimschke Master Engraved and Silver Mounted A. G. Genez Percussion Derringer Pocket Pistols -A) A. G. Genez Percussion Derringer Spectacular and Well-Documented Cased Pair of L. D. Nimschke Master Engraved and Silver Mounted A. G. Genez Percussion Derringer Pocket Pistols -A) A. G. Genez Percussion Derringer Henry Deringer's iconic pocket pistols

Lot: 68 - Historic 49er Colt "Texas Paterson" No. 5 Holster Model Revolver

Rare and Historic Colt "Texas Paterson" No. 5 Holster Model Percussion Revolver Identified as Used by '49er Seth Lewis Loring Samuel Colt’s revolvers are easily among the most iconic of all American firearms and are genuine pieces of early Americana indelibly associated with the western frontier, cowboys, and rangers across multiple eras. By the time of Colt’s death on January 10,

Lot: 69 - Cochran Patent Turret Revolver from Samuel Colt's Collection

Exceptional and Historic Well-Documented W. Berry Cochran Patent Percussion Turret Revolver from the Personal Collection of Samuel Colt While the basic design of revolvers today resemble the original designs of Samuel Colt back in 1836, it was not a forgone conclusion that his design would become the standard. A variety of other designs were experimented with and used both prior to Colt's patent

Lot: 70 - General Hawley's Factory Engraved Colt 1860 Army Revolvers

Outstanding, Rare, Well-Documented, and Historic Presentation Cased Consecutive Pair of Deluxe Factory Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolvers with Ebony Grips from the Estate of General Joseph R. Hawley of Connecticut, President of the Centennial Commission -A) Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver Outstanding, Rare, Well-Documented, and Historic Presentation Cased Consecutive Pair of Deluxe

Lot: 71 - Historic Framed 2nd North Carolina 3rd Bunting Confederate Flag

Immensely Historic and Well-Documented 2nd North Carolina Third Bunting Army of Northern Virginia Confederate Flag with Battle Honors Captured at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 3, 1863 by the 7th New Jersey Volunteers The American Civil War was a defining conflict that determined whether the United States would remain an indivisible nation or divide into sovereign states. Sectional

Lot: 72 - Outstanding Civil War New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action

Outstanding Civil War Production New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle The Henry lever action rifle was the most advanced firearm of the Civil War and quickly became a favored rifle of both soldiers during the war and settlers and scouts in the American West. Experts believe that most of the 9,000 Henry rifled manufactured between the beginning of production in April 1862 and the end of

Lot: 73 - U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1861 Special Percussion Rifle-Musket

Exceptional U.S. Civil War Contract Colt Model 1861 Special Percussion Rifle-Musket Though Colt's revolvers are more often associated with the company's contributions to the Union war effort, the Model 1861 rifle-muskets would have been more important on the battlefields. Most of the fighting during the Civil War was done by infantrymen with muzzleloading rifle-muskets. Colt manufactured approximately 100,000 of these rifle-muskets in 1861-1865. Colt's "Model 1861 Special Muskets" were based largely on the British Pattern 1853 rifle-muskets and were built with machinery previously used by Robins & Lawrence to manufacture rifles for the British. The folding leaf rear sight design used on Colt's rifle-muskets is very similar to the design adopted for the Springfield Model 1861, and the U.S. Springfield Model 1863 also adopted other aspects of the Colt design. This high condition example has the standard markings and features and is dated "1863" on the lock and barrel and has crisp "DAP" and "JT" cartouches on the left stock flat. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1861 BBL: 40 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 Finish: bright Serial NumberNSN Class: Antique

Lot: 74 - Excellent Civil War U.S. Remington "Model 1863 Zouave" Rifle

Excellent Civil War U.S. Remington "Model 1863 Zouave" Percussion Rifle Remington, "America's Oldest Gunmaker", played a key role in arms production for the U.S. military in the 19th and 20th centuries, including producing 10,000 Model 1841 "Mississippi rifles" in 1850-1854, many of which were updated for the Civil War. During the Civil War they produced 40,000 Model 1861 rifle-muskets along with 10,000 of these "Model 1863 Zouave" rifles and over 120,000 revolvers. These "Zouave" rifles were ordered from Remington by the Ordnance Department during the Civil War. Government records listed them as "Harpers Ferry Pattern" rifles, and they have similarities to both the Model 1841 and Model 1855 rifles that were manufactured at Harpers Ferry prior to the Civil War but are of a unique pattern. George Moller in "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III" indicates all 10,000 were delivered to the Watervliet Arsenal in 1863 and 1864. The "Zouave" nickname is of unclear origins, but they have been extremely popular with collectors and muzzleloading shooters for generations. This excellent example has an "1863" dated lock and barrel, "H.S.L" (Homer S. Lathe) inspection initials marked on the left barrel flat at the breech next to "STEEL", boxed script "HDJ" (Henry D. Jennings) and "BH" (Benjamin Hannis) inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat, and brass patchbox with an extra percussion nipple. An old brass oval inventory plaque stamped with number "627" is affixed to the right of the buttstock. Manufacturer: E. Remington & Sons Model: 1863 Zouave BBL: 33 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 Finish: blue/casehardened Serial NumberNSN Class: Antique

Lot: 75 - Exceptional Civil War US Massachusetts Arms Co. Maynard Carbine

Exceptional As-Issued Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Maynard Second Model Breech Loading Percussion Carbine The Maynard carbine was designed by Dr. Edward Maynard, a dentist by trade who took out a number of firearms patents including the Maynard tape primer system and the Maynard carbine. His carbine design bridged the gap between muzzleloading percussion firearms and breech loading metallic cartridge firearms. They still used external percussion ignition via either Maynard tape primers (first model only) or percussion caps, but the ammunition itself was otherwise a self-contained brass cartridge. The casings could be reloaded multiple times which made them more desirable than rimfire cartridges, especially for the Confederates who could capture Maynard carbines and keep using them without capturing additional ammunition unlike the Spencer and Henry repeating rifles. They were well-regarded by the men who used them on the battlefield. A small number of the early carbines are known to have been sold to southern clients near the beginning of the Civil War, but the vast majority were manufactured under U.S. government contracts for use by the Union cavalry. They were produced by the Massachusetts Arms Co. until the factory suffered a fire in 1861. Production resumed again later in 1863 through the end of the war in 1865. They are known to have been issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry and the 10th and 11th Tennessee Cavalry. According to James Serven in the American Rifleman article "The Guns of Dr. Maynard," 20,202 carbines and 2,157,000 Maynard cartridges were supplied to the Union. After the war, the design was adapted to use metallic cartridges and remained in production until the assets of the Massachusetts Arms Co. were purchased by J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. in the 1890s. This incredible Second Model Maynard has remained in as-issued condition. It has the three-line "MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS" marking on the right front of the frame and the four-line "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/MAY 27, 1851/DEC 6, 1859" patent marking on the left side. The lower tang is marked "1865" suggesting it was manufactured towards the end of the war. The Mass. Arms Co. is known to have made their final delivery on May 19, 1865. The left barrel flat is marked "S". The barrel, hammer, and buttplate are blued, and the frame and lever are casehardened. The carbine is equipped with a pinched front sight, a three-leaf folding rear sight, a saddle ring and bar mounted on the left side of the frame, and a straight grip stock marked with the boxed "GWP" and "JM" script cartouches on the left side of the wrist. Manufacturer: Massachusetts Arms Co Model: Maynard BBL: 20 inch part round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: blue/casehardened Serial Number25101 Class: Antique

Lot: 76 - Excellent Civil War Era E. G. Lamson & Co. Palmer Carbine

Excellent Civil War Era E. G. Lamson & Co. Palmer Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine Firearms advanced rapidly in the 19th century from primarily single shot flintlocks at the beginning of the century to repeating centerfire designs, including machine guns, by the end of the century. Along the way there were many significant firsts, including the Palmer carbine which holds the distinction of being the first metallic cartridge bolt action firearm ever adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department, setting the stage for later iconic U.S. military rifles such as the Krag-Jorgensen, 1903 Springfield, and a series of bolt action sniper rifles. It was designed by William R. Palmer of New York and patented on December 22, 1863. Unlike later bolt actions, the Palmer carbine's bolt does not contain a firing pin and is instead used to seat the cartridge and seal the breech. It is fired with a traditional side lock with a hammer that strikes the cartridge rim. Only approximately 1,001 of these carbines were ordered on contract late in the Civil War in .56-50 Spencer. They were produced by E. G. Lamson & Co. of Windsor, Vermont. The company had previously been Lamson, Goodnow & Yale and had produced rifle-muskets earlier in the war, and they also produced 1,000 Ball Repeating Carbines. Some of the Palmer carbines were purchased by the French government during the Franco-Prussian War. This incredible example has a rounded blade front sight, notch and folding leaf rear sight graduated out to 500 yards, "Wm PALMER/PATENT/DEC. 22. 1863" marked on top, "U.S./E.G. LAMSON. & CO./WINDSOR. VT" marked on the vibrantly casehardened lock, "P" marked on the hammer, trigger plate, and buttplate; small "M.M" (Miles Moulton) inspection initials on the barrel to the left of the rear sight, left stock flat, and ahead of the buttplate tang; and a circled script "MM" inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock flat. Manufacturer: E.G. Lamson & Co. Model: Palmer Carbine BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 56-50 Finish: blue/casehardened Serial NumberNSN Class: Antique

Lot: 77 - Spectacular Civil War U.S. Remington New Model Army Revolver

Spectacular "As Issued" Civil War U.S. E. Remington & Sons New Model Army Percussion Revolver, One of the Finest Known In terms of significant American military firearms the New Model Army is an important piece in the story and was well-received by those who carried them on the battlefields. This E. Remington & Sons New Model Army revolver is essentially what these revolvers would have

Lot: 78 - Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Revolver

Outstanding U.S. Inspected Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Revolver During the American Civil War, Rogers & Spencer of Willowdale, New York, near Utica received a U.S. Ordnance contract for 5,000 revolvers with 1,500 to be delivered by the end of April 1865 and the balance by September of 1865. In addition, around 800 commercial production revolvers were produced. Though the contract revolvers arrived too late for widespread use, some of the early production examples made for the civilian market may have been carried by soldiers during the war. Had the war drug on, they no doubt would have been popular with the troops as they are one of the best percussion revolver designs. The 5,000 contract revolvers were later sold to Bannerman's as surplus. This is a truly outstanding example nearly in "as issued" condition. The top strap is marked "ROGERS & SPENCER/UTICA NY". The matching serial number is marked on the butt, frame, cylinder, loading lever, and barrel. There are small single letter inspection marks on most of the parts, including the bottom of each grip panel. The revolver is finished blue with a casehardened hammer, trigger, and loading lever assembly. It has a German silver cone front sight, frame notch rear sight, and smooth walnut grips with a sharp "RPB" cartouche on the lower left panel. Manufacturer: Rogers & Spencer Model: Army BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon Gauge: 44 Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number4271 Class: Antique

Lot: 79 - Civil War Confederate Griswold & Gunnison Percussion Revolver

Exceptional, Extremely Rare, and Well-Documented Civil War Confederate Griswold & Gunnison Percussion Revolver On April 12, 1861, at 4:30 a.m. Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The fort’s Union defenders held their fire until around 7:00 a.m. when Captain Abner Doubleday fired the first cannon ball in response. Though no Union defenders were killed,

Lot: 80 - Historic Wm. H. Morris Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver & Swords

Spectacular, Historic, and Exceptionally Well-Documented Cased Early Factory Panel Scene Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Inscribed to General William H. Morris with Two Officer's Swords and Scabbards, Portraits, and Extensive Documentation This incredible and historic lot consists primarily of a beautiful cased, factory engraved, and inscribed early Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver

Lot: 81 - Cased Factory Engraved Colt Model 1855 Revolver with Carved Grip

Exceptional Cased Gustave Young Factory Master Engraved Colt Model 1855 Root Percussion Pocket Revolver with Extraordinary Relief Carved Eagle Liberty Ivory Grip This incredible Colt Model 1855 from 170 years ago remains a fitting tribute to American independence and liberty with its stunning ivory grip with carving inspired by the Great Seal of the United States featuring a raised relief carved bald eagle with olive branches and arrows on a patriotic shield over a scroll inscribed "LIBERTY". Its engraving is also emblematic of the American dream in the 19th century, as it was cut by Master Engraver Gustave Young, one of several highly talented Germanic engravers who emigrated from Europe following the Revolutions of 1848 and found success in the U.S. where their talents formed the basis for the American style of arms engraving that continues on to this day. The revolver features finely detailed acanthus scroll engraving with beaded backgrounds and track line borders covering approximately half of the metal surfaces. The designs are particularly impressive in that they are appropriately scaled down to the smaller size of the Model 1855 making the details even finer. The engraving closely follows the patterns on the revolvers on page 74 of "The Book of Colt Engraving" in the section covering Master Engraver Gustave Young. The hammer on this revolver has six of Young's signature punch dots below the spur, each said to represent a 10 hour day of work. This Model 2 variant of the Model 1855 revolver series was manufactured in 1856. The barrel has a post front sight, "[manicule] +COLT'S PT/1855+" and "ADDRESS COL. COLT/HARTFORD, CT USA+" on top, and the matching serial number on the bottom. The cylinder has the cabin and Indian roll engraved scene. The grip has a beautiful relief carved patriotic eagle, shield, and "LIBERTY" marked scroll motif on the left side. A similar grip motif identified as "carved at Colt's factory" appears on page 93 of "The Book of Colt Engraving." The French style casing, which is rare for the Model 1855 revolver series, is lined in red wine velvet, has brass hardware including a blank inscription plate inlaid on the exterior of the lid and contains a "COLTS/PATENT" marked two cavity brass bullet mold, combination "L" shaped tool, Eley Bro. percussion cap tin with caps, lead rounds, package of combustible envelope cartridges, and double face eagle powder flask. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1855 Root Pocket BBL: 3 1/2 inch octagon Gauge: 28 Finish: blue Grips: antique ivory Serial Number14428 Class: Antique

Lot: 82 - Award-Winning Cased Engraved Silver & Gold Starr Army Revolvers

Magnificent Documented Award-Winning Civil War Era Cased Pair of Louis D. Nimschke Engraved Gold and Silver Plated Starr Model 1863 Army Single Action Percussion Revolvers with Patriotic Relief Carved Ivory Grips -A) Starr Model 1863 Army Revolver Magnificent Documented Award-Winning Civil War Era Cased Pair of Louis D. Nimschke Engraved Gold and Silver Plated Starr Model 1863 Army Single Action

Lot: 83 - Cased Nimschke Master Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 2 Revolver

Extraordinary Deluxe Presentation Cased L. D. Nimschke New York Master Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 2 Spur Trigger Revolver with Panel Scene Engraved Cylinder, Ivory Grips, and Factory Letter Artistry in American arms can be traced back for centuries, both among Native Americans and European settlers. The art, much like the people who have called this land home, is a melting pot of influences

Lot: 84 - Civil War Confederate "C.L. DRAGOONS" Colt Dragoon Revolver

Rare and Historic Civil War Era Confederate "C.L. DRAGOONS." Marked Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver This incredibly rare "C.L. DRAGOONS" marked Third Model Dragoon revolver was manufactured in 1860 on the eve of the Civil War while Samuel Colt was still actively supplying arms to the Southern states, but it most likely did not ship until the war was already underway. These revolvers

Lot: 85 - Civil War U.S. Providence Tool Company Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

Stunning and Iconic Civil War Providence Tool Company U.S. Model 1861 Contract Percussion Rifle-Musket with Sling This is an incredible nearly as-issued U.S. Model 1861 rifle-musket manufactured by the Providence Tool Co. of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1864 during the Civil War. The Providence Tool Co. manufactured 70,000 Model 1861 rifle-muskets for the Ordnance Department between 1862 and 1865. It was one of twenty-four contractors who supplied nearly 750,000 Model 1861 rifle-muskets to the U.S. Army during the Civil War. This regulation pattern Model 1861 has a "national armory bright" finish. The stock is straight grain, oil-finished, American walnut with an iron forearm tip and curved buttplate. The bevel-edged lock has the distinctive Model 1861 style hammer. The nipple bolster features a clean-out screw. The barrel has a block front sight that serves as a lug for a socket bayonet and a blued two-leaf rear sight with 100, 300, and 500 yard notches. The barrel is secured by three flat spring fastened bands. Sling swivels are located on the middle barrel band and trigger guard. The "tulip head" ramrod has a swelled shank. The musket is dated "1864" on the lockplate behind the hammer and on the top of the barrel. The lockplate is roll-stamped with the eagle and shield motif between "U" and "S" above "PROVIDENCE TOOL CO./PROVIDENCE. R.I." in two lines. The upper left barrel flat is stamped with "V/P/eagle head" proof and inspection marks. A small "M" Ordnance sub-inspection mark is stamped on the lower left side of the barrel. "US." is stamped on the top of the buttplate in front of the buttplate screw. "U" is stamped on the right side of the barrel bands facing the muzzle. Small single letter Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. The sub-inspection mark "DCG" is stamped in small block letters behind the trigger guard finial, and "S.C." is stamped at the rear of the left stock flat. The left stock flat is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection and sub-inspection marks which consist of the script initials "CRM" and "OWA" with rectangular borders. The rifle-musket is complete with a regulation pattern russet leather sling stamped with oval "A. CROSMAN & CO./NEWARK" cartouche. The U.S. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket was the standard shoulder arm of the Federal Army from 1862 until the end of Civil War. Although manufactured in quantity, U.S. Model 1861 rifle-muskets are extremely scarce in as-issued condition as they were widely used throughout the Civil War and early post-war era, and many were converted after the war. Manufacturer: Providence Tool Company Model: 1861 BBL: 40 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 percussion Finish: bright Serial NumberNSN Class: Antique

Lot: 86 - Spectacular Civil War U.S. Starr Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Spectacular Civil War U.S. Starr Arms Co. Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine This is one of the top few very finest examples of a Civil War U.S. Starr carbine Rock Island Auction Company has had the opportunity to offer for sale. The Starr Arms Co. manufactured 20,601 of these carbines during the Civil War. It features blade front and two-leaf rear sights and a sling ring mounted on the left of the receiver. "STARR ARMS CO/YONKERS. N.Y." is marked on the lock, and Starr patent markings are on top of the frame. Inspection initials "H.G.S" are on the left of the breech, two boxed script "STB" (Samuel T. Bugbee) inspection cartouches are on the left wrist of the stock, "L.A.B." (Lester A. Beardslee) inspection initials are found ahead of the buttplate tang, and small single letter inspection initials are stamped on various components. Serial number "19586" is marked on the right of the breechblock. No disassembly was performed out of respect for the immaculate untouched condition of this Starr carbine, but the carbine is likely matching numbered underneath the barrel and forearm. Manufacturer: Starr Arms Company Model: Percussion-Carbine BBL: 21 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: blue/casehardened Serial Number19586 Class: Antique

Lot: 87 - Excellent Civil War Era Smith Breech Loading Percussion Carbine

Excellent Civil War Era American Machine Works Model 1863 Smith Patent Breech Loading Percussion Carbine The Smith carbine was designed by Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, New York, who received patents in 1855, 1856, and 1857. The ingenious hinged breech loading design and India rubber cartridge were demonstrated to the U.S. Army and Navy prior to the Civil War, and a few hundred were ordered

Lot: 88 - Cased Colt 1860 Army Revolver with Relief Carved Ivory Grip

Presentation Cased Deluxe New York Engraved Gold Plated Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Relief Carved Eagle Ivory Grip The Colt Model 1860 Army was the primary Union revolver during the American Civil War. They were also naturally highly-sought after as presentation arms for Union officers and supporters during the war, but the focus on U.S. government contracts along with the Colt factory fire meant that relatively few deluxe examples were made, let alone examples as ornate as this cased three-screw frame example manufactured in 1862. This set would have made an excellent piece for presentation to a Union officer during the Civil War or as a donation to one of the sanitary fairs used to raise funds for injured and sick Union soldiers. It is decorated with deluxe New York scroll engraving on a beaded background. The well-executed scrollwork covers approximately three-quarters of the barrel and muzzle, the loading lever, the front half of the cylinder, the frame, hammer, trigger guard, and back strap. The outstanding, well-executed antique ivory grip is checkered, and the left side of the grip has a detailed raised relief carved motif of an eagle feeding three eaglets in the nest. The barrel and brass trigger guard are silver plated, and the cylinder and loading lever are gold plated. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the one-line legend "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA -" in a panel formed by scroll engraving. "COLTS/PATENT" is stamped in two lines on the left side of the frame. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The partial serial number "1389" is stamped on the cylinder. All of the visible serial numbers match. The revolver comes in a deluxe presentation case with figured lid, blank escutcheon, wine colored lining, "COLT'S/PATENT" bullet mold with three "D. H. DARLING" markings, L-shaped combination tool, oiler, cleaning rod, cap tin, nipple tin, "COLTS/PATENT" martial themed powder flask with slanted charger, cartridge pack, and some bullets. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army BBL: 8 inch round Gauge: 44 Finish: silver/gold Grips: carved antique ivory Serial Number51389 Class: Antique

Lot: 89 - Civil War Second Model LeMat "Grape Shot" Percussion Revolver

Fine and Historic Civil War Second Model LeMat "Grape Shot" Percussion Revolver Documented as Found in a Virginia Farmhouse The LeMat is one of the most distinctive and famous of all 19th century revolvers thanks to unusual central smoothbore "grape shot" barrel plus its use by well-known Confederate military generals and officers including P. G. T. Beauregard, Braxton Bragg, and J. E. B. Stuart.

Lot: 90 - 42nd PA "Bucktails" Issued Berdan Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle

Historic Documented Civil War U.S. Berdan Sharpshooters Range Sharps Model 1859 Breech Loading Percussion Military Rifle with Double Set Triggers Issued to Company C of the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry (Bucktails) and Attributed to Corporal Firman Fields Kirk During the American Civil War there were few units more feared than the sharpshooters. Like the riflemen of the American Revolution, they

Lot: 91 - U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Pistol-Carbine with Shoulder Stock

Exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine with Shoulder Stock The Model 1855 pistol-carbines are historically significant as one of only three handguns manufactured in quantity at Springfield Armory alongside the Model 1817 flintlock pistols and the Model 1911. The armory only manufactured 4,021 of these distinctive dual-purpose weapons between 1855-1857. They were designed to provide the U.S. cavalry and dragoons with weapons that could be used as carbines for dismounted action and as pistols for use on horseback. While they were outclassed from the beginning by shoulder stocked Colt revolvers, they are known to have been used into the Civil War, particularly by Confederate forces. This exceptional example features the pinched blade front sight, two-leaf rear notch sight graduated to 400 yards on the upper tang, "V/P/eagle head" proofs stamped on the upper left at the breech, "1855" date marked on the upper tang and "1856" at the tail of the lock, the federal eagle motif on the Maynard tape primer door, "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" at the front of the lock, brass furniture, a bordered script "JS" inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock flat, "13" on the pommel, matching assembly number "13" marked on the underside of the joint piece of the included shoulder stock (overstamped above a previous number), and a "US" marked brass buttplate. Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S. Model: 1855 BBL: 12 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 Finish: bright Serial Number13 Class: Antique

Lot: 92 - Historic Hall Model 1817 Breech Loading Flintlock Rifle

Incredibly Rare and Historically Significant Well-Documented U.S. Hall Model 1817 Breech Loading Flintlock Rifle with Bayonet, Part of the Very First U.S. Federal Contract for 100 Hall Rifles In the year 2026, we all take mass production for granted. It is the norm for just about everything we depend on while we cherish hand-crafted, bespoke pieces. That was not the case during the American

Lot: 93 - Outstanding Mexican-American War Era U.S. Simeon North 1843 Hall

Outstanding Mexican-American War Era U.S. Simeon North Model 1843 Side Lever Hall Breech Loading Saddle Ring Percussion Carbine Dated 1846 The Hall rifles and carbines were among the most advanced firearms of the early 19th century as breechloading rifles in an era still dominated by muzzleloaders. Their tilting breechblock opened quickly and easily allowing for a considerable increase in fire rates. Approximately 10,500 of these Hall Model 1843 side lever carbines were manufactured by Simeon North between c. 1844-1853. The 1st and 2nd U.S. Dragoons were among the units issued these carbines during the Mexican-American War, and more than half are believed to have been rifled for use in the Civil War, making original smoothbore examples like this scarce. This outstanding example shows little to no evidence of having seen any use, making it very much a rarity. It has a blade front sight, a notch rear sight, and a saddle bar and ring on the left. "U.S./S. NORTH/MIDLtn/CONN./1846" is marked on top of the breechblock, and "JH" (Joseph Hannis) inspection initials are marked on the right of the breech. A bordered script "GWH" (George W. Hamlin) inspection cartouche is stamped on the left stock flat, and an oval bordered script "W.A.T" (William A. Thornton) inspection cartouche is stamped on the right stock flat. Manufacturer: Simeon North Model: 1843 BBL: 21 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 Finish: brown/casehardened Serial NumberNSN Class: Antique

Lot: 94 - George Armistead Virginia Presentation N.P. Ames Officer's Sword

Incredible National Treasure Historic Commonwealth of Virginia Presentation N. P. Ames Officer's Dress Sword with Solid Gold Hilt, Gilt Scabbard, and Presentation Case Made in Honor of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel George Armistead, "The Hero of Fort McHenry," the Man Who Ordered the Star-Spangled Banner and Inspired Our National Anthem This is one of the most historic and significant American swords

Lot: 95 - George Washington Signed Correspondence While Commander in Chief

Rare and Historic Framed George Washington Signed Correspondence Dated January 12th, 1780, During the American Revolutionary War While Washington was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army George Washington: Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and First President of the United States of America. There is perhaps no American as beloved as George Washington, and if we considered there

Lot: 96 - Rare & Historic U.S. North & Cheney Model 1799 Flintlock Pistol

Extremely Rare and Historic Documented U.S. Second Contract North & Cheney Model 1799 Flintlock Pistol with Authentication Letter 250 years ago, the thirteen original colonies broke away from the British Empire and fought in the American Revolutionary War for years to secure independence as the United States. For several more years, the former colonies operated loosely together under the

Lot: 97 - Stunning Jacob Kuntz Golden Age Flintlock American Long Rifle

Stunning Engraved, Carved, and Silver Inlaid Jacob Kuntz Smoothbore Golden Age Flintlock American Long Rifle The American long rifle, also popularly known as the Kentucky rifle, was the first truly American firearm. It was developed in the colonial era in Pennsylvania by German immigrant gunsmiths with clear influences from the short jaeger rifles of their homelands but adapted to conditions in the woods of North America. Early rifles were relatively plain but often included some carving. Some saw use by American riflemen throughout the American Revolution, and George Washington capitalized on British fear of American marksmen such as Morgan's Riflemen. After the Patriot victory in the American Revolutionary War, the Kentucky rifle flourished as a both a popular firearm and an art form. This golden age lasted up through the end of the flintlock era. Many rifles from the period feature refined engraving, carving, and inlays. Various regional "schools" developed distinctive styles. Among the most famous of gunmakers from this era was Jacob Kuntz. The Metropolitan Museum of Art notes that he "ranks among the most artistically accomplished and longest living American longrifle makers." Henry Bishop wrote: "We know Jacob Kuntz learned the mysteries of the gunsmith trade in the Lehigh Valley prior to 1800. No one is certain who his master was, however, based on his age it is likely he ended his apprenticeship on or about 1797 or 1798. We do know he moved to Philadelphia and established his shop around 1811. His engraving skills are superb and, when inclined, his carving expertise matches that of his engraving." Though unsigned, Bishop pointed out several of Kuntz's "signature characteristics" on this rifle, including the complex basket weave carving on the wrist, the double line molding along the underside of the buttstock, the carving at the ramrod entry pipe, the raised platform for the barrel tang, the faint "chicken scratching" patterns on the ramrod pipes, other double line accents such as those flanking the notch rear sight, and the arrow head finial on the side plate. The smoothbore barrel has a dovetailed brass blade front sight, dovetailed notch rear sight flanked by double lines, and index line at the breech. The "LONDON/WARRANTED" marked lock has light floral engraving. The gun has a plain single trigger. The brass mounts are highly detailed throughout, especially the four-piece patch box which features a piercing on each side plate and the finial and fine scroll engraving. The silver oval wrist escutcheon is inscribed with the initials "CW", and the silver hunter's star cheekpiece inlay is also engraved. The buttplate features a narrow heel extension that is inlaid into the heel with a small amount of rounded wood at the top on each side. The short toe plate has scroll, border, and crosshatch engraving. Manufacturer: American Model: Flintlock BBL: 42 inch octagon Stock: curly maple Gauge: 45 Finish: brown/brass/silver Serial NumberNSN Class: Antique

Lot: 98 - Revolutionary War Lt. Bartholomew Van Valkenburgh Powder Horn

Well-Documented and Historic Revolutionary War Lieutenant Bartholomew Van Valkenburgh 1st New York Regiment Engraved Map Powder Horn Powder horns are simultaneously functional items used to carry gunpowder, documents of history capturing details of conflicts centuries ago, and works of folk art. Powder horns were essential equipment in 18th century America, especially for riflemen who typically

Lot: 99 - Historic "Old Hickory" Inscribed New York Flintlock Rifle

Extraordinary and Historic "Old Hickory" Inscribed, Patriotic Engraved, and German Silver Banded and Mounted A. Harrington New York Flintlock Full-Stock Rifle Attributed as Owned by President Andrew Jackson “Old Hickory,” Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), 7th President of the United States, remains one of the most influential and fascinating statesmen in American history. President Trump

Lot: 100 - High Quality Early Presentation Inscribed Pipe Tomahawk

High Quality Early Presentation Inscribed Pipe Tomahawk The pipe tomahawk or "smoak tomahawk" was a popular trade item on the American frontier from the 18th century through the end of the 19th century and remains one of the most iconic artifacts in American history. They are directly tied to the complex alliances and treaties forged between Native Americans, the British, the French, and later the United States in the struggles for control of North America in the 18th and 19th centuries. Smoking a pipe and "burying the hatchet" both represented peace making tomahawks particularly suitable for presentation when making treaties or alliances with Native Americans, and the popularity of pipe tomahawks is known to have accelerated in the mid-18th century during the French & Indian War as both the British and French courted powerful Native American allies. This example features a 7 1/4 inch long head with 3 1/4 inch edge. The head has fine border and foliate details and is inscribed: "This Tomahawk was presented by/the French to a Chief of the Delawares/about 1660 and by him given to De Bou of Greenwood Lake and by/his family to Benj. Jackson 1814/and now 1865 in possession of his/Grandson G. W. Hunt." The tomahawk is 13 5/8 inches in overall length, including the brass stem and lead top cap. The handle also has a silver man in the moon inlay on the right and left. The inscription indicates this tomahawk was a treasured family heirloom. Greenwood Lake is located on the New York and New Jersey state line. The identities of the Delaware chief and De Bou are unknown, but we located records for Benjamin Jackson (1753-1824) of Strafford, New Hampshire, and Warwick, New York, who was the father of Abigail Jackson Hunt (1779-1850) and the grandfather of Gilbert W. Hunt (1806-1887) of Brooklyn, New York. An 1855 Census record lists him as a tobacconist, a fitting man to own a "smoak tomahawk". It is possible Hunt misremembered/recorded the origin date as 1660 instead of 1760 given that estimates regarding the first use of pipe tomahawks vary but typically settle around 1700-1750. During the French & Indian War, they became particularly popular and in various fashions continued to be frequently traded through the end of the 19th century. The Delaware, also known as the Lenape, lived along the Delaware River during the colonial era. During the French & Indian War, many Delawares sided with the French, in part due to duplicitous dealings by the Penn family, including the Walking Purchase, and the encroachment of settlers onto their lands. Delawares under Chief Shingas were notably victorious over the British under Braddock at the Battle of the Monongahela. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 101 - Bonewitz Golden Age Smoothbore Flintlock American Long Rifle

Well-Documented Award Winning Engraved, Silver Inlaid, and Relief Carved John Bonewitz Golden Age Smoothbore Flintlock American Long Rifle The American long rifle, also known as the Kentucky rifle, remains one of the most iconic firearms and was the first distinctively American firearm, evolving both as a weapon and an art form. They became well-known thanks to their use by Patriots in the

Lot: 102 - Historic Framed "Map of the Province of New York" Dated 1776

Historic Framed "Map of the Province of New York" Engraved by William Faden in 1776 This map is titled: "A Map of the Province of New-York Reduced from the large Drawing of that Province, Compiled from Actual Surveys by Order of/His Excellency William Tryon Esqr. Captain General & Governor of the same. By Claude Joseph Sauthier to which is added New-Jersey from the Topographical Observations of C. J. Sauthier & B. Ratzer." It is noted as "Engraved by William Faded, (Successor to the late Mr. Thos. Jefferys). 1776". The visible map measure 22 7/8 by 28 3/4 inches, and the frame measures 28 1/8 by 34 inches. The map depicts New York and the surrounding region in 1776 near the beginning of the American Revolution. To the west the "Country of the Six Nations" can be seen, and the western portions of the American settlements are notably sparse. The majority of the war was fought within New York, New Jersey, and South Carolina. New York alone was the location of approximately 1/3 of the battles during the fight to secure American independence 250 years ago, and battles occurred throughout much of the state. Early on, General George Washington and the Continental Army struggled in vain to hold onto New York City. Washington's famous Crossing of the Delaware and victory at the Battle of Trenton in New Jersey marked a key victory in the war, and the Battles of Saratoga in northern New York were particularly significant as the decisive American victory over General John Burgoyne's British Army proved to the world that the Americans were capable of defeating the British on the battlefield and was key to securing an alliance with the French. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 103 - American W. Matheson Signed Flintlock Pistol

American W. Matheson Signed Flintlock Pistol American flintlock pistols, often known as Kentucky pistols, are rare, especially those from the colonial era when many firearms were imported from the United Kingdom. Most of the American pistols, especially early examples, are unsigned making their history difficult to trace. This pistol is signed "W MATHESON" on the barrel, and comparisons have been drawn between this pistol and the Matthew Sadd pistol shown in Merrill Lindsay's "The New England Gun" that is estimated to date to the mid-1700s. American pistols of this vintage are very rare making wider comparisons very difficult. The elegant style of this pistol, including the lock and furniture, is stylistically appropriate for the first half of the 1700s suggesting this pistol was from an early American maker, perhaps Winchester Mathewson (1721-1778) who moved to the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania where his son Nero died in the Wyoming Massacre on July 3, 1778, during the American Revolution. In the battle Iroquois warriors aligned with the British along with Major Butler and his rangers killed nearly all of the American militiamen defending the small frontier community. Many were killed and scalped by the Iroquois after being captured. Another of Mathewson's sons, Constant, was killed at the Battle of Mud Fort, and his third son, Elisha, survived the war and was discharged after seven years of service in 1783. The well-known Rhode Island gunmaker Welcome Mathewson (b. 1778) active in the early 19th century in Burrillville, Rhode Island, was Winchester Mathewson's great nephew. The smoothbore, octagon to round barrel is signed "W MATHESON" and has simple incised bands at the transition point and no sights. It is built with an early bridle-less lock with stepped tail and "banana" profile. The furniture is mostly brass aside from the lightly engraved silver escutcheon attached by delicate nails and showing the faint dotted marking "IC", most likely the initials of the original owner. The ramrod entry pipe has some nice engraving on the finial, and the trigger guard has a shell finial. The ramrod is absent. The stock appears to be cherry and has a gracefully sculpted hexagonal wrist, fine molding, and raised relief floral carving by the upper tang. Manufacturer: American Model: Flintlock BBL: 13 1/4 inch part octagon Stock: hardwood Gauge: 65 Finish: bright Serial NumberNSN Class: Antique

Lot: 104 - Revolutionary War Era French Maubeuge Model 1766 Musket

Fine Revolutionary War Era French Maubeuge Model 1766 "Charleville" Flintlock Musket During the American Revolutionary War, the Continental Army and Patriot militias were underfunded and poorly armed, especially in the earlier years of the war. Key assistance came from the French, the same country George Washington and others had fought during the French & Indian War. The French were initially hesitant to get involved in the conflict with their long standing rival and aid rebellious colonists, but once the former British colonies had formalized their independence and shown they could stand on their own on the battlefield, particularly after the victory in the battles at Saratoga, King Louis XVI formally allied with the Americans, and French Model 1763 and 1766 muskets became among the most widely used muskets by the Patriots during the American Revolutionary War. These muskets along with French military assistance played a key part in American victory, and the muskets also remained in use well-into the 19th century. They were the basis for the early U.S. martial musket models, including the U.S. Model 1795 muskets. This musket is dated "72" (1772) on the left at the breech and has a bayonet lug on the underside of the barrel, brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the upper barrel bands, sight groove at the breech, "Mre de/Maubeuge" signed lock, iron mounts, slings on the middle barrel band and stud in the trigger guard finial, "P I" on the side plate, an "H" on the heel extension, a deep conjoined "PL" on the left side of the butt, and a button head ramrod. Manufacturer: European Model: Flintlock BBL: 44 3/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 Finish: bright Serial NumberNSN Class: Antique

Lot: 105 - John Shuler Attributed Bucks County Smoothbore Flintlock Rifle

John Shuler Attributed Incised Carved Bucks County Smoothbore Flintlock American Long Rifle The American long rifle, perhaps better known as the Kentucky rifle, is the most iconic early American firearm and the first truly distinctive American weapon. They were developed in the colonial era and famously used by Patriot riflemen during the American Revolutionary War, and their popularity boomed after the war in the Kentucky rifle's "golden age" which lasted through the end of the flintlock period. Distinct regional styles or "schools" developed in sections of the new country, including several in Pennsylvania. Not all were rifled. "Smooth rifles" built in the same basic fashion as the Kentucky rifles but with smoothbore barrels, often between .45 and .54 caliber like the rifles, were also plentiful. As smoothbores, they were more adaptable than rifles and could fire round balls, birdshot, buck shot, or buck and ball loads depending on the shooter's needs. This classic Bucks County "smooth rifle" is attributed to gunmaker John Shuler based on the "fish head: design on both sides of the ramrod entry pipe finial. This has been seen on examples signed by Shuler who was active c. 1800-1817 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and then from 1817 to 1822 in Liverpool, Perry County, Pennsylvania. The octagon to round smoothbore barrel has a fixed brass blade front sight and a dovetailed notch rear sight. The lock has a grooved tail and faceted priming pan. The mounts are brass and include the noted engraved ramrod entry pipe and distinctive downward folding patchbox with floral engraving and a release under the toe plate. The Bucks County buttplate has a half-moon finial on the heel extension. The stock has fine molding along the length of the forend, incised carving at the flats and barrel tang, molding along the underside of the butt, and beautiful incised scroll carving flanking the cheekpiece. Manufacturer: American Model: Flintlock BBL: 47 1/8 inch part octagon Stock: curly maple Gauge: 48 Finish: bright/brass Serial NumberNSN Class: Antique

Lot: 106 - American Flintlock "Kentucky" Pistol

Scarce American Flintlock "Kentucky" Pistol with 1736 Dated Lock Identified as from the Alfred Gwinnup Homestead American flintlock pistols by individual gunmakers, often termed Kentucky pistols as companions to the famous Kentucky rifles, are very rare. The exact number that were made and have survived is unknown, but most collectors estimate that there are hundreds of surviving Kentucky rifles

Lot: 107 - Desirable American Belt War Axe

Desirable American Belt War Axe On the American frontier in the colonial era, hand axes of various designs were popular multi-use tools as well as weapons. Multiple designs evolved over the years, often borrowing from other utilitarian and war axe designs. These "hatchets" were widely used by riflemen during the French & Indian War and American Revolution. Spiked poll belt war axes could be used as tools similarly to fire hatchets and were also well-suited for combat similar to traditional battle axes historically used to pierce through armor and other hard materials, including thick bone. The axe head on this belt war axe is 6 1/4 inches long and just 1 inch at the edge. The handle is 17 3/8 inches in length. At this size the axe is far less cumbersome to carry. Soldiers in war often shed heavy and unnecessary equipment early in campaigns. However, since riflemen were not equipped with bayonets, they relied on their belt axes and knives in hand-to hand combat, including at the Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780, in South Carolina where the Overmountain Men surrounded and soundly defeated Ferguson and his Loyalist militia. Belt axes continued to be widely used on the frontier long thereafter, but the by the mid-19th century "Bowie" knives had largely taken their place. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 108 - Desirable American Belt War Axe

Desirable American Belt War Axe Axes as both tools and weapons have been in wide use throughout human history for millennia. On the American frontier in the 18th century, light multipurpose hand axes became particularly popular, both with American frontiersmen and Native Americans. Multiple designs evolved over the years with the various designs suited for different purposes such as the iconic tomahawks popularly trade with Native Americans. Many of the "hatchets" as they were often called in the period carried by American riflemen had different poll designs suitable for use as tools such as the hammer poll axes. Spiked polls as seen on this example could be used both as a tools similar to a fire hatchet and to pierce through hard materials, including thick bone, making them fierce weapons. The axe head on this belt war axe is 8 5/8 inches long and just 1 1/2 inches at the edge. The handle is 18 1/8 inches in length. At this size the axe is far less cumbersome to carry. Soldiers in war often shed heavy and unnecessary equipment, but belt axes were critical for American riflemen during the Revolutionary War since their rifles could not be mounted with bayonets, but they were already very familiar with using axes. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 109 - Well-Documented Engraved and Raised Relief Carved Leonard Reedy

Well-Documented Engraved and Raised Relief Carved Leonard Reedy Golden Age Flintlock American Long Rifle The American long rifle, also popularly known as the Kentucky rifle, was the first truly American firearm and remains one of the most iconic. American rifles were developed in the 18th century with clear influence from Germanic jaeger rifles. Early examples are relatively plain. They gained

Lot: 110 - Framed Revolutionary War Era "Map of Pennsylvania"

Desirable Framed Revolutionary War Era "Map of Pennsylvania Exhibiting not Only the Improved Parts of that Province, but also Its Extensive Frontiers" Based on the Work of William Scull, Cartographer for the Continental Army This map is titled: "A Map of Pennsylvania exhibiting not only the improved parts of that province, but also its extensive frontiers. Laid down from actual surveys and chiefly from the late map of W. Scull published in 1770; and humbly inscribed to the Honourable Thomas Penn and Richard Penn Esquires true and absolute proprietaries and governors of the Province of Pennsylvania and the territories thereunto belonging." The visible area of the map measures 27 1/4 by 53 1/4 inches, and the frame measures 31 3/8 by 57 1/4 inches. As discussed in "Cartography of Pennsylvania Before 1800" by Hazel Shields Garrison in "The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography" in July 1935 and "Pennsylvania in the American Revolution" by the Society of the Cincinnati, this map was based on the work of William Scull (1739-1784) who was an American officer during the Revolutionary War and worked as a cartographer under Robert Erskine. His map was engraved and printed in London for Robert Sayer & J. Bennett in June 1775 as noted along the lower edge of the map partially obscured by the frame. It was thus published shortly after the war began around the time of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The map was an improvement on the work of his father Nicholas Scull and depicts Pennsylvania with extraordinary details for the topography, various settlements, trails, roads, and, significantly, the forts in the western region which did not appear on earlier maps. During the American Revolution, Pennsylvania was a key region with Philadelphia serving as the United States' first capital. The state was home of many of the era's most significant events, including the First and Second Continental Congress, the Olive Branch Petition, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, and the Valley Forge winter encampment of the Continental Army. It was also home to many of the country's first riflemakers and thus key in the arming of the feared American riflemen during the war. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 111 - Desirable American Officer's Eagle Head Pommel Saber & Scabbard

Desirable Etched and Silver Plated American Officer's Eagle Head Pommel Saber and Scabbard Eagle head pommel swords were especially popular in the early national period following the American Revolutionary War and remained popular into the 1840s. Some veteran officers continued to wear them through the Civil War. Their patriotic bald eagle pommels naturally stand out among the various other hilt designs of the era and have been particularly popular with American collectors. This beautiful example features an approximately 28 inch curved blade with etched patriotic, martial, and foliate motifs highlighted in alternating bright and gilt panels, and backed nitre blue terminating in an attractive scroll pattern. The silver plated brass hilt features ornate languets, a foliate motif on the knuckle guard, the distinctive eagle head pommel, and a ribbed bone grip. The black leather scabbard has silver plated brass mounts. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 112 - Etched, Engraved, & Gilt American Artillery Officer's Saber

Stunning Etched, Engraved, and Gilt High Grade American Artillery Officer's Saber and Scabbard In the early national period through the Jacksonian era, a wide variety of distinctive swords were worn by American military and militia officers. This c. 1815-1830 artillery officer's sword would have been appropriate for an artillery officer serving in the Seminole Wars or Black Hawk War and features a curved, approximately 30 1/2 inch long blade decorated with patriotic martial and foliate etching highlighted by gold and stunning nitre blue backgrounds. The gilt brass hilt features cast foliate motifs and a ribbed bone grip with a rear band of raised relief foliate carving. The gilt brass scabbard features primarily fine foliate scroll engraving, and an eagle perched on a patriotic shield is also featured between the suspension bands. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 113 - Historic President Chester A. Arthur Double Barrel Shotgun

Magnificent Cased Historic U.S. President Chester A. Arthur Presentation Exhibition Grade Victor Bovy 1879 Patent Gold Inlaid Double Barrel Shotgun Presidential firearms are among the rarest and most desirable of collectible firearms and rarely become available. A large number of known presidential firearms are tucked away off the private market in institutional collections and viewable only when

Lot: 114 - Historic U.S.S. Maine Recovered Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Rifle

Incredibly Rare and Historic Documented U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle Recovered from the Sunken Battleship USS Maine Rock Island Auction Company is proud to offer this incredibly rare, historic, national treasure 1886 production U.S. Springfield Model 1884 trapdoor rifle that was one of only six trapdoor rifles documented as recovered directly from the battleship USS Maine after it was sunk in Havana Harbor on February 15th, 1898. The sinking of the Maine was the catalyst for the outbreak of the Spanish-American War and one of the most significant events in American history. Over 260 service members' lives were claimed in the explosion from what was said to be a Spanish mine or torpedo, although the true cause of the disaster remains disputed and may have instead been caused by an accidental spontaneous fire within a coal bunker of the ship, igniting the ship's magazines. Newspaper headlines went wild, and "Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!" became a popular rallying war cry of Americans after this event. Among the arms recovered from the Maine were also a limited number of Colt revolvers, including the Model 1892 Navy revolver symbolically carried by Theodore Roosevelt in action while leading the Rough Riders at the Battle of San Juan Hill. The six USS Maine recovered Springfield rifles are far rarer than the fifty-six U.S. Navy Winchester-Lee rifles that were also recovered. Francis Bannerman, a well-known military surplus dealer, purchased the six recovered Trapdoor rifles and fifty-four of the Winchester-Lee rifles and sold them to the public. This rifle, serial number 322599, is listed in the included framed period copy of a document from the U.S. Navy that lists the serial numbers of the complete rifles salvaged from the Maine that were sold to Francis Bannerman by the U.S. Navy, indicating they were received by Bannerman in late January of 1900. This same document can also be seen in period Bannerman mail order catalogs. It has a blade front sight that doubles as a bayonet lug, Buffington ladder rear sight, with "V/P/(eagle head)" proofs on the left breech of the barrel, "US/MODEL/1873" marked low arch breech block, federal eagle and shield next to "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" marked on the lock, an outline of a bordered script inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock wrist, remnants of a circled script "P" proof stamp behind the lower tang, two-piece trigger guard and trigger bar assembly, serrated trigger, and smooth buttplate marked "US" on the heel. The rifle has a period black painted finish applied to its iron surfaces for preservation purposes after its recovery from the Maine. Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S. Model: 1884 BBL: 32 5/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Government Finish: black Serial Number322599 Class: Antique

Lot: 115 - Presentation Inscribed Six-Shot Mauser 1896 Broomhandle Pistol

Historic Six-Shot Fixed Sight Pre-Bolo Variant Mauser Model 1896 Large Ring Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol with Von Lengerke & Detmold Retailer Marking, Presentation Inscribed to Lieutenant James M. Loud with Rare U.S. "Maestranza de Manila" Holster, and Extensive Documentation This historic six-shot fixed sight variant Mauser Model 1896 Large Ring Broomhandle pistol has a finely engraved

Lot: 116 - U.S. Test Trials DWM 1902 American Eagle Cartridge Counter Luger

Excellent and Rare U.S. Army Test Trials DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Cartridge Counter Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Designed by Georg Luger based on improvements of the Borchardt pistol, these early DWM Lugers were among the most cutting edge semi-automatic pistols available at the turn of the century, and the U.S. Army Test Trials DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Cartridge Counter Luger pistol

Lot: 117 - Two-Digit Serial Number 42 U.S. Colt Model 1911 Pistol

Extremely Rare and Iconic, Incredibly Early Production Two-Digit Serial Number 42, Documented First U.S. Shipment Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1911, the first year of production, this is a historic and highly desirable example of the U.S. military's most iconic and longest serving standard issue sidearm: the Colt Model 1911 pistol. These pistols were

Lot: 118 - World War I Fourth Liberty Loan Patriotic War Bond Poster

Desirable Framed Very Large World War I Fourth Liberty Loan Patriotic War Bond Poster On April 6, 1917, the United States of America officially abandoned neutrality and entered World War I by declaring war on the German Empire. The U.S. military costs skyrocketed to up to during the war, totaling $22.6 billion. To help fund the war effort, the U.S. government appealed to the patriotism of the American public and sold Liberty Bonds. Campaigns called for Americans of all walks of life to cut their spending and save to buy bonds to support the U.S. troops being sent overseas to war ravaged Europe. Spurned on by dramatic posters, celebrity appearances, and other campaigns, 20 million Americans answered the call, ultimately raising $17 billion ($316 billion adjusted for inflation today). This striking poster for the Fourth Liberty Loan (October 24, 1918) depicts Columbia with a sword raised in her right hand, a patriotic shield in her left hand, an American flag draped over her right shoulder, and a bald eagle in flight behind her in a dark blue sky with a red horizon and the shadows of American troops marching off to battle. In bold green text with white highlighting it reads “FOR VICTORY, BUY MORE BONDS” above “FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN” in yellow. The lower left is signed “J. Scott Williams” (John Scott Williams, 1877-1975). The lower left corner has "7-B", and the lower right has "4436. THE MORGAN LITHO. CO. CLEVELAND, U.S.A." The poster is 54 inch by 34 inches is protected in glass in a black metal frame. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 119 - Presentation/Production Sample U.S. Winchester Model 1917 Rifle

Outstanding Presentation/Production Sample U.S. Winchester Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle This is a stellar example of a U.S. Winchester Model 1917 bolt action rifle produced/retained by the factory as a production sample or presentation piece and still retains the bright original appearance representing in essence what one of these would have looked the day it was issued in the hands of an infantryman. It serves as an embodiment of the high quality found in American manufacturing of military firearms of the time. The U.S. Model 1917 "American Enfield" rifle is important as the main rifle used by infantrymen of the American Expeditionary Forces overseas in France in the trenches of World War I alongside the U.S. Springfield Model 1903 rifles, and many saw continued use throughout World War II and into the Korean War. Designed as a war-expedient .30-06 chambered American version of the British Pattern 1914 Enfield rifles, over 2 million U.S. Model 1917 rifles were manufactured by three facilities here in the States, Remington, Eddystone, and Winchester, since these factories were already tooled up from the previous production of the Pattern 1914 rifles. Winchester accounted for the production of over 585,000 U.S. Model 1917 rifles. Considering these rifles were only manufactured in 1917-1919, it is extraordinary how many were produced in such a short period of time. This rifle would have been retained by the factory or presented as a gift to an employee or individual of status. The receiver ring is properly without the usual model designation markings and is only marked with the serial number "548250" indicating it was a late production rifle. The barrel also has no usual maker or date markings and is only stamped with an oval bordered Winchester "WP" proof which is also repeated on top of the receiver rail. It is otherwise in the configuration of the standard rifles produced throughout the U.S. World War I contract. The underside of the bolt handle is marked with the large letter "W" (Winchester) and "NS" (Nickel Steel). The oil finished walnut finger groove stock has a large "W" stamped on the front tip and a small eagle head proof ahead of the trigger housing. The rifle is complete with an exceptional M1923 Kerr "No-Buckl" pattern web sling. Several years ago, the Winchester factory sold off a large number of its duplicate rifles from their private collection. Based on the its incredible condition, it is highly likely this rifle came from that group. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1917 BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Springfield Finish: blue Serial Number548250 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

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Lot: 122 - 90th Infantry Division Presentation Engraved Walther PP Pistol

Historic World War II Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol Factory Presentation Engraved for Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Andrews of the 90th Infantry Division "Tough 'Ombres" with Holster This stunning pistol, bearing serial number 381790P, is only one number away from General George S. Patton’s nearly identical personal presentation Walther PP, serial number 381791P, currently on display at

Lot: 123 - Excellent WWII U.S. Winchester 12 Trench Shotgun with Ammo Pouch

Excellent World War II U.S. Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Ammunition Pouch The trench shotgun saw effective use in the hands of the U.S. military in the trenches of World War I, for clearing Japanese bunkers and fortifications in the Pacific Theater of World War II, in the Korean War, in the jungles of the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and even into the Global War on Terror in the 21st century. They are simply one of the most effective combat tools in American service and are a must have for U.S. military collectors today. Of the small handful of the different primary issue trench shotguns of World War II, the Winchester Model 12 is one of the most desirable today. Approximately 6,800 Model 12 trench shotguns were manufactured by Winchester during World War II for the war effort per page 6 of "U.S. Winchester Trench and Riot Guns" by Joe Poyer. Winchester was a major contributor to the U.S. government during this time, with large scale production of the M1 Carbine, M1 Garand, Model 97 shotguns, and ammunition also underway. Considering their massive workload during the war, it is very impressive the company as a whole was able to maintain such a high level of quality control, demonstrating the strength of American manufacturing. Offered here is a spectacular example of a highly desirable 1944 production factory packetized Winchester Model 12 trench gun. Original high condition examples of these are rare today given their very high usage rate. The barrel is roll stamped with the two-line Winchester address/patent dates followed by "-WINCHESTER-/-TRADE MARK-" and "MODEL 12-12 GA.-2 3/4 CHAM./CYL." The top breech end of the barrel has a small flaming bomb, and the bottom is correctly "43" dated as these were originally factory made utilizing barrels on hand during wartime. Both the barrel and front edge of the receiver are stamped with the oval bordered Winchester "WP" factory proof mark. The right of the receiver is also roll stamped with "U.S." and the flaming bomb. The matching serial number is roll stamped on the underside of the barrel extension and receiver. It correctly has the World War II pattern four-hole heat shield with "W" marked bayonet lug, a serrated walnut pump handle, pistol grip walnut stock stamped on the left side with boxed "G.H.D." inspection initials above a small crossed cannons cartouche, and a black checkered hard rubber buttplate with the circular Winchester logo. The stock has a sling swivel and the larger bail wire sling swivel located on the bayonet lug. Includes a "1944" dated U.S. tan canvas ammunition pouch. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 12 BBL: 20 7/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: packetized Serial Number1035062 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 124 - WWII U.S. Springfield M1C Garand Sniper Rifle with M81 Scope

Spectacular Documented World War II U.S. Springfield Armory M1C Garand Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with Very Scarce M81 Scope and Matching Numbered Griffin & Howe Base Mount This December 1944 produced U.S. Springfield Armory M1C sniper rifle has the seldom encountered earlier M81 telescopic sight and stands out as an extremely well-preserved example. Adopted in July of 1944, the M1C Garand is

Lot: 125 - "XB" U.S. Inland M1 Carbine Presented to GM Bernard A. Brown

Rare Documented "XB" Prefix U.S. Inland Mfg. Div. Presentation Grade M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine Presented to Bernard A. Brown, General Manager of Moraine Products Division of General Motors, with 1944 Dated Inland Letter and Case This desirable "XB" prefix serialized M1 Carbine was made specially by the Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors Corporation for presentation to Bernard A.

Lot: 126 - Excellent WWII "R.S." Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Pistol

Excellent Early World War II Era "R.S." Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol The Model 1911A1 was a refinement of the John Browning designed Colt Model 1911 and saw extensive use in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam as well as use by Special Operations units during the Global War on Terror. The 1911 remains the most iconic American semi-automatic pistol of all time and a trusted sidearm of countless Americans. The early U.S. military contract Colt Model 1911A1s featured the firm's beloved high polish blue finish, but the Robert Sears inspected Model 1911A1 pistols saw the transition from the high polish blue to the more durable Parkerized treatment that became the standard for the rest of World War II production. This example, manufactured in 1941, received the blue finish before the transition. It falls within the serial number range 729,478 to 731,027 of 1,550 pistols listed on page 396 of "Colt .45 Service Pistols" by Charles W. Clawson as shipped to the U.S. Springfield Armory on May 29, 1941. The pistol features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, a blued barrel marked "COLT 45 AUTO" on the left side, "G" on the underside, and with "P" on the recoil lug; the standard two-line, two-block Colt address and patent dates with the Rampant Colt in the center on the left of the slide, "P" on top of the slide, the matching serial number under the firing pin stop, and a checkered thumb safety, slide stop, wide spur hammer, short milled trigger, and arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop at the bottom. The left of the frame bears a double struck boxed "R.S." (Robert Sears) inspector mark and "P" proof, and another boxed "R.S." inspector mark is repeated on the top of the frame under the slide. The right side bears the serial number, model, and U.S. property markings. The left of the trigger guard is marked with "T" over "triangle/VP", and a "69" is marked on the right side. The pistol is fitted with a pair of correct brown checkered plastic "hollow back" grips and a full-blued magazine marked "S" on the toe. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 BBL: 5 inch round Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number730351 Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Lot: 127 - WWII U.S. Stevens Model 520-30 Trench Shotgun with Original Box

Outstanding, As Issued World War II U.S. Stevens Model 520-30 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Rare Original Box Rock Island Auction Company is honored to present this absolutely outstanding World War II U.S. Stevens Model 520-30 trench shotgun: an extreme rarity remaining in its original unassembled state and virtually as issued. It is accompanied by its original factory box with matching serial number on the lid and an end label confirming it as a Model 520-30 and 12 gauge, and the box also contains an original manual. The 520 trench gun is a martial variant of a John Moses Browning designed sporting gun and was originally developed in response to a World War I request for new fighting shotguns for the American Expeditionary Force. It made a strong impression on the evaluators but did not make it into the field before the armistice was signed. An improvement on the 520 with the safety relocated to the top of the receiver was designated as the Model 520-30. Seeing potential for the gun on the police market, Stevens kept production going until 1932. At the outbreak of World War II, the U.S. government bought every one of the Model 520-30 shotguns that were still in the warehouse. Although not in production for nearly a decade, the manufacturing tooling was still available and operable, and just over 35,000 of these shotguns were completed and delivered to the U.S. government during World War II. That total includes the three variants: trench guns, riot guns, and training guns. These shotguns were well received by their users who favored their slam fire capability. The vast majority of these saw widespread use in the field in World War II where demand was high, but this example is an rare exception and remains in the same condition as they were when they were first placed in soldiers' hands. The shotguns were checked back into the arsenals at the end of the war, and many were sent back into the field during the Korean War and Vietnam War. This U.S. Stevens Model 520-30 trench shotgun features the proper bayonet lug adapter and ventilated six-hole handguard. The right of the barrel has the three-line Stevens company address, and the left has the two-line gauge markings. The barrel properly gauges at cylinder. The left of the receiver is stamped "MOD.520-30" ahead of "U.S.", and the correct "P" above a flaming bomb proof is on the right of the barrel at the breech and left front edge of the receiver. Matching serial numbers are marked on the lower tang and concealed left side of the takedown area of the barrel. It has a military type factory blue finish and a smooth walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a serrated plastic buttplate. The stock and bayonet lug are correctly fitted with sling swivels. Length of pull is 14 inches. Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co Model: 520-30 BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Serial Number64694 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 128 - Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol of OSS Spy Frederick Mayer

Historic OSS Shipped World War II U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol Identified to OSS Spy Sergeant Frederick Mayer of "Operation Greenup" Fame with Holster Rig, Family Documentation, and Factory Letter This incredible and historically significant pistol was issued to none other than OSS spy Sergeant Frederick Mayer, the team leader of "Operation Greenup." This espionage

Lot: 129 - Historical Grouping Identified to Captain Elton Brooks 101st

Historical Grouping Identified to D-Day Normandy Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart Recipient Captain Elton E. Brooks of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne This historic grouping belonged to Captain Elton E. Brooks of Company A of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions around D-Day

Lot: 130 - Excellent WWII U.S. Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine

Excellent World War II U.S. Inland M1A1 Semi-Automatic Paratrooper Carbine with Jump Case Over 6 million M1 carbines were manufactured by 10 different primary contractors during World War II, with the Inland Division of General Motors Corporation, operating out of Dayton, Ohio, having made the largest amount at over 2.6 million. Besides M1 and M1A1 Carbines, the Inland Division also manufactured over 550 different types of items directed for the war effort such as tank shoes and tracks, various rubber parts, clutches, steering wheels, brake linings, fire extinguisher horns, anti-aircraft gun sights, and M1 helmet liners; the capability of this powerhouse American manufacturer was unmatched. This excellent example is one of approximately 70,000 of these Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbines from the second production run between May 1944 to January 1945 featuring a low wood stock with "Slim Jim" pistol grip. They were intermixed within the same serial number sequence of standard production M1 Carbines. The Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine was a specialized version of the M1 Carbine featuring a folding wire stock allowing it to be stowed in a jump case and was designed for use by the airborne troops of World War II. Many saw continued use well into the Korean War and Vietnam War. It features an Inland "7-44" dated barrel, "N" marked winged blade front sight and "H.I." marked type II adjustable peep rear sight, unmarked type II barrel band, "IO" blued round bolt, "PI" operating rod, milled Inland trigger housing, unmarked push button safety, "E.I." magazine catch, ""H" hammer, "IO" stamped on the underside of the four-rivet handguard and inside the stock channel, uncircled "P" proof on the front of the pistol grip, and an "I.I." marked blued magazine. Includes a green canvas sling, oiler, an Atlas Awning "1943" dated U.S. tan canvas soft jump case, and an E.A. Brown Mfg. Co. "1944" dated U.S. tan canvas muzzle cover. Note: This item is restricted under various state-level assault weapon as well as high capacity magazine bans and cannot be sold or transferred to individuals in CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, VT, or WA. Please check your local laws and regulations prior to bidding. Manufacturer: Inland Model: M1 Carbine BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: packetized/blue Serial Number5368166 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 131 - WWII U.S. Union Switch & Signal 1911A1 Identified to B-24 Crew

Historic World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Co. Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Identified to a B-24 Liberator Bomber Crew Member with Provenance Letter and "Invasion" Bag After a surprise attack by the Japanese on the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, the United States was forced into the war raging overseas, a global conflict that would engulf the world for the next

Lot: 132 - World War II U.S. Army Air Forces B-17 Flying Fortress Poster

Impressive Framed World War II U.S. Army Air Forces B-17 Flying Fortress Deadly Queen of the Skies Poster The four-engine Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" heavy bomber remains one of the most significant and famous aircraft in American history. 12,731 were built in 1936-1945, and they were used in every theater of World War II and are reported to have dropped more bombs during the war than any other aircraft. They became legendary both for their ability to sustain heavy fire and deliver devastating blows to the enemy during daylight raids. Thanks to their multiple machine gun emplacements and the B-17s' robust build, they could fend off enemy fighter aircraft while continuing to their intended bombing targets if necessary but were often deployed with fighter support. The B-17's contributions to the Allied victory was so significant that General Carl Spaatz, Commander of U.S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe, stated: "Without the B-17, we might have lost the war." Earle B. Winslow (1884-1969) studied at the Art Institute of Chicago in the early 20th century before moving to New York City. During World War II, Winslow was commissioned to illustrate posters and instructional materials for the U.S. military. His art inspired both U.S. servicemen and their countrymen. This World War II poster used the B-17s mythical status to boost American morale. It features the underside of a B-17 in a red sky with two bombs falling towards their target and "FLYING FORTRESS" in bold red text over "Deadly Queen of the Skies-/pride of the Army Air Forces." The upper left has the U.S. Army emblem, and the poster is also signed and dated "Earle B. Winslow 42" below the bomber's tail. The poster is professionally mounted in a wood frame measuring 34 1/2 by 45 1/2 inches. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 133 - WWII USAAF Gunner Sylvester Nemcek Identified A-2 Jacket

Well-Documented Historically Significant World War II USAAF Gunner Sylvester P. Nemcek Identified A-2 Flight Jacket Painted for the B-24 Liberator "I'll Be Seeing You" of the 380th Bombardment Group This historically significant World War II A-2 flight jacket was worn by U.S. Army Air Force gunner Sylvester P. Nemcek and bears his name on the left of the chest along with a 531st Bomb Squadron

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Lot: 136 - Vietnam Special Forces Bring-Back Chinese Type 54 Pistol

Historic Chinese Type 54 Tokarev Semi-Automatic Pistol with Belt Rig Documented as a Vietnam War Trophy of Lieutenant Colonel Homer M. Lynch of the 5th Special Forces Group The Type 54 was China's version of the Soviet-designed TT-33 Tokarev pistol and served as the primary sidearm of China's armed forces through the bulk of the Cold War. As with many Soviet and Chinese arms of the era, a number of these pistols are known to have made it into Vietnam where they were used by both the conventional North Vietnamese Army and the unconventional Viet Cong. This particular pistol is identified by serial number on a July 1973 Firearms Retention Authorization form issued in North Baden as the personal property of Lieutenant Colonel Homer M. Lynch of the United States Army. Lynch was born in Indiana in 1931 and entered the Army in 1953 and served in the Vietnam War. During the latter, he is recorded as an officer with Detachment B, 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces. During his career, he earned a number of medals, including a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Silver Star. The latter was the result of an incident in 1970 where Lynch helped rescue an aircrew from a downed and burning helicopter. He retired from the Army in 1975 and passed on in 2013. The 5th Special Forces Group was involved in a number of diverse activities in Vietnam, with a general emphasis on opposing the Viet Cong which included brown water amphibious activity and cross-border recon/assaults into neighboring Cambodia. The pistol was manufactured in 1964 and has fixed sights, the three-symbol Chinese nomenclature on top of the slide, "66" factory mark and "1964" date on the frame, and ribbed grips with five-pointed star imprints (no "CCCP" lettering. Matching numbers are present on the slide, frame, barrel, barrel bushing, and trigger housing, and "8476" is on the magazine floorplate. An officer's brown nylon web belt with "fouled anchor" engraving on the brass buckle, a brown leather two-cell magazine pouch, and a brown leather holster with cleaning rod are included. Manufacturer: Chinese Model: Type 54 BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Gauge: 7.62 mm Tokarev Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number11020165 Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Lot: 137 - 23rd Infantry Division Vietnam Randall 15 "Airman" Knife

Vietnam Era Randall Model 15 "Airman" Combat Knife Inscribed to Recon Sergeant Dennis M. Martinez of the 23rd Infantry Division with Rough Back Sheath Beginning in World War II, Bo Randall's handmade knives forged a legacy as highly prized combat blades. That legacy was solidified by General James "Slim-Jim" Gavin, the commander of the 82nd Airborne Division during the war, always carrying a Randall. The knives quickly grew in popularity, particularly among airborne and special forces. By the time of the Vietnam War, Randall knives were already an iconic symbol of elite special forces, making them highly sought after by troops in all formations, including General Westmoreland himself who was rarely seen without his Randall while in the field. Much like a Rolex watch, the Randall knife had become an extremely desirable piece of kit, desirable enough that troops were willing to shell out roughly half a month's pay to get their hands on one. This Vietnam era Model 15 is factory inscribed "SGT. Dennis M. Martinez/Recon 3/1, 11th BGD/23rd Inf Div" on the right side of the blade. Originally organized during World War II for the defense of New Caledonia after the attack on Pearl Harbor (and dubbed "Americal Division" as a contraction of "American New Caledonian Division", later given the 23rd Division name), the 23rd was activated in Vietnam in 1967 and participated in a number of battles, most prominently during and after the Tet Offensive. The division was inactivated and the 11th Brigade withdrawn from Vietnam in November 1971. The knife is 10 inches overall with a 5 1/2 inch stainless steel drop point saw back blade, brass guard, finger grooved Micarta grip, and a braided paracord wrist strap. The included brown leather Randall-marked sheath is fitted with paracord thigh cord and retention cord, as well as a honing stone in an on board pouch. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other

Lot: 138 - Vietnam War Trophy Soviet Izhevsk SKS Rifle with Papers

Vietnam War Trophy Soviet Izhevsk Arsenal SKS Semi-Automatic Rifle with Registration to 4th Infantry Division Officer First Lieutenant John D. Rochelle The SKS (Samozaryadny karabin Simonova or Simonov self-loading carbine) was designed by Sergei G. Simonov and served as the primary Soviet infantry weapon following World War II. It represented an important transitional step between the full-powered bolt action Mosin-Nagant and the selective fire intermediate caliber AK-47. The SKS was one of the signature weapons of the Soviet Union during the Cold War and was also exported in large numbers to Soviet allies, especially after the SKS was phased out of service in the late 1950s. Through these exports, many arrived in Vietnam for use by the People's Army of Vietnam and the Viet Cong. An included War Trophy Registration dated April 24, 1969, identifies this SKS by serial number as the property of First Lieutenant John D. Rochelle of Company A, 704th Maintenance Battalion, 4th Infantry Division. The exact circumstances of Rochelle's acquisition of the rifle are unknown; however, around the time of the registration, the 4th Division was stationed at Pleiku, a critical point for the logistics of both North and South Vietnam in the Central Highlands. Contact with North Vietnamese forces and opportunities to either personally capture or trade for a captured weapon would have been relatively plentiful. The rifle was manufactured in 1957 and features a hooded post front sight, tangent rear sight, the serial number and "arrow in triangle" arsenal marking on the left side of the slide, matching numbers on the receiver, floorplate, trigger guard, and stock; and an underfolding knife bayonet. Manufacturer: Soviet State Factories Model: SKS BBL: 20 inch round Stock: hardwood Gauge: 7.62x39 mm Finish: blue Serial NumberAA2434-1957 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 139 - Vietnam War Trophy Chinese Type 53 Carbine with Papers

Vietnam War Chinese Type 53 Bolt Action Carbine with War Trophy Registration to Sergeant Carl L. Deleach of the 8th Air Cavalry The Chinese Type 53 carbine was directly patterned after the Soviet M44 carbine, including the signature side-folding "pigsticker" bayonet. The march of military technology saw the Type 53 sidelined by the adoption of Chinese-made iterations of the SKS carbine and AK-47 assault rifle. The Type 53 was then relegated to second-line service or export, and a number of them are known to have made it to North Vietnam for use by both regular and irregular forces. An included war trophy registration form dated January 11, 1973, identifies this carbine by serial number as the property of Sergeant Carl L. Deleach of F Troop, 8th Air Cavalry. Deleach is listed as active in the Republic of Vietnam from March 3, 1972, through March 3, 1973. During this period F Troop (aka the Blue Ghosts) operated primarily out of Marble Mountain, Danang, and Bien Hoa, and they rotated back to the States in February of 1973. This carbine is dated 1960 and features a hooded post front sight and tangent rear sight, the "26 in triangle" factory mark and serial number on the receiver ring, and matching serial numbers on the bolt, floorplate, and the left side of the buttstock. The carbine is accompanied by a bayonet and a tan canvas sling. Manufacturer: Chinese Model: Type 53 BBL: 20 inch round Stock: hardwood Gauge: 7.62x54 R Finish: blue Serial NumberE2092 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

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Lot: 141 - Early Milestone Serial Number "SP00223" C&R Colt AR-15 SP1 Rifle

Iconic Early 1964 Production Milestone Serial Number "SP00223" Curio & Relic Colt AR-15 SP1 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Factory Letter This early production Colt AR-15 SP1 rifle is a collector's dream, bearing the legendary milestone serial number "SP00223" symbolic of the .223 caliber cartridge. The .223 Remington was developed specifically for use with the AR-15/M16 rifle. Together, they are

Lot: 142 - U.S. Beretta M9 GO Pistol Issued to General Norman Schwarzkopf

Historic and Important U.S. Issued Beretta M9 General Officer Semi-Automatic Pistol, the Personal Sidearm of U.S. Army Four Star General H. Norman Schwarzkopf Carried During the Gulf War, with Holster Throughout American history, distinctive sidearms have remained key symbols of the United States military and have often been seen as symbols of the men that carried them and their mission, such as

Lot: 143 - USMC Decommissioned Colt M45A1 Pistol with Box and Certificate

Scarce and Desirable U.S. Marine Corps Decommissioned Colt M45A1 Semi-Automatic Close Quarter Battle Pistol with Box and Factory Certificate Developed beginning in 2010 as the result of a request from the U.S. Marine Corps for a new .45 ACP pistol, Colt's M45A1 Close Quarter Battle (CQB) pistol represents an improved 21st century continuation of the legendary John Moses Browning designed Colt

Lot: 144 - Factory Engraved and Inscribed Colt Government Model Pistol

Attractive and Historic Factory Engraved Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with "The Brown Trophy" Vermont National Guard Shooting Competition Inscription to W.P. Springer, Ivory Grips, and Factory Letter Firearms in general have a deeply rooted tradition within the psyche of Americans, playing pivotal roles in our founding and throughout our history, and there are undoubtedly a select

Lot: 145 - Pre-World War II Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box

Outstanding Pre-World War II Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box Arguably one of the most iconic American firearms designs of all time, John Moses Browning's Model 1911 or Government Model pistol became the de facto sidearm platform for this nation through much of the 20th century. The design forged itself an immortal legacy among iconic sidearms, remaining globally recognizable and still highly utilized to this day. Though it was typically chambered in the robust .45 ACP cartridge, the design was offered in multiple different calibers, including .22 L.R. like this example. These Colt Ace pistols provided Government Model loving Americans with essentially an identical pistol that was significantly more affordable and more comfortable to shoot, allowing for more extensive training. These pistols provided a user with the ability to increase their proficiency dramatically while not breaking the bank, and they were utilized by both civilians and the U.S. military alike. Manufactured in 1931, this is an outstanding example of a pre-World War II Colt Ace pistol. It is fitted with blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, the two-line address and patent dates are on the left side of the slide, the Rampant Colt ahead of the serrations, and the Colt Ace logo and caliber markings on the right. The frame is marked "43" on the right side of the trigger guard and "3/VP" on the left and is fitted with a short checkered trigger, wide checkered hammer, checkered arched mainspring housing, a set of fully checkered grips, and a two-tone magazine with Colt Ace marked base. Includes a correct factory box numbered "1482" on the bottom (only 38 numbers away from this pistol), bore brush, tool, and test target also numbered for pistol "1482". Manufacturer: Colt Model: Ace BBL: 5 inch round Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number1520 Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Lot: 146 - Factory Engraved Colt Camp Perry Model Single Shot Pistol

Outstanding and Extremely Scarce, One of Only Two, Wilbur Glahn Factory Engraved Colt Camp Perry Model Single Shot Single Action Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter This is a stunning and extremely scarce example of a documented factory engraved Colt Camp Perry Model pistol, a model that bears the name of the most hallowed ground in the history of American competitive target shooting. In

Lot: 147 - Scarce Glahn Factory Engraved Colt Woodsman Match Target Pistol

Outstanding, Well-Documented, and Extremely Rare Wilbur Glahn Factory Engraved Colt First Model Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol with Highly Desirable "Elephant Ear" Grip, Factory Box, and Factory Letter Designed by the legendary American firearms designer John Moses Browning, the Colt Woodsman pistol became a true "Jack of all trades" pistol of the 20th century in this country,

Lot: 148 - Wilbur Glahn Engraved Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Pistol

Exceptional, Highly Desirable Wilbur A. Glahn Factory Master Engraved Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter This is an exceptional example of a Wilbur Glahn factory engraved Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless pistol, a pistol which perhaps encapsulates the era of the “Roaring Twenties” in America better than any other, a decade

Lot: 149 - Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson's Firearms, Hat, and Holster Rig

Historic Collection of Items Owned and Carried by Famed Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson Including Firearms, Hat, Holster Rig, and a Notarized Affidavit -A) Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine Historic Collection of Items Owned and Carried by Famed Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson Including Firearms, Hat, Holster Rig, and a Notarized Affidavit -A) Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine Founded in

Lot: 150 - Engraved and Gold Inlaid Remington Model 8F Premier Grade Rifle

Fantastic and Scarce Factory Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Remington Model 8F Premier Grade Semi-Automatic Rifle Patented by the famed American arms designer John Moses Browning in 1900, who then sold the domestic manufacturing rights to "America's oldest gunmakers", Remington. These Remington Model 8 rifles, initially known as the Remington Autoloading Rifle, were the first commercially successful semi-automatic high power rifles sold in the United States. Remington's Premier Grade, or "F" Grade, guns are the epitome of American pre-World War II manufacturing. They were entirely hand fitted by the factory's master gunsmiths and engraved by the master engraver, and every detail was completed to the very highest standards. Legendary Texas Ranger Frank Hamer used a modified Model 8, as did at least one other officer, in the famous ambush of Cylde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, putting an end to their two year crime spree. Remington made updates to the Model 8 and reintroduced it as the Model 81 in 1936 and continued producing it until 1950, with a break in production for World War II, while Remington went into full war-time production supporting the Allies in our fight against the Axis Powers. The rifle itself was completed between 1911 and 1915 and features a King beaded blade front sight and a King patent elevation adjustable rear sight on the blued barrel which is marked with the two-line maker/patent information and shows a pair of beautifully cut wedges of floral scroll engraving at the breech. The action displays near full coverage highly attractive scroll engraving surrounding a gold inlaid bust of a buck on the left and a bear on the right, both encircled by a gold border. These gold inlays are rare on a Model 8 Premier and add to the rarity of this already scarcely encountered rifle. The engraving continues onto the trigger guard, magazine, and both tangs where it surrounds factory trade marks and the serial number. The rifle is fitted with a beautifully figured semi-Schnable tip forend with extensive fine checkering with a diamond at the center around the front sling swivel. The straight grip stock is even more richly figured and features multi-point checkering, a blank inscription oval on the toe line, and a checkered hard rubber buttplate. Manufacturer: Remington UMC Model: 8 BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 35 Rem Finish: blue/gold Serial Number33352 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 151 - Scarce Factory Master Engraved Remington Model 8E Rifle

Highly Attractive and Scarce Factory Master Engraved Remington Model 8E Expert Grade Semi-Automatic Rifle Manufactured by Remington, "America's oldest gunmakers", these Model 8 rifles were the brainchild of renowned American arms designer John Moses Browning. Initially known as the Remington Autoloading Rifle, they were the first commercially successful semi-automatic high power rifles sold in the United States, and these Expert, or "E" Grade rifles were some of the finest ever made. Each "E" Grade rifle was hand fitted by Remington's master gunsmiths and engraved by the master engravers producing truly exceptional pieces of pre-World War II American manufacturing. The rifle itself was completed circa 1908 and features a white beaded King blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight on the blued barrel which is fitted with the front sling swivel and is marked with the two-line maker/patent information and shows a pair of beautifully cut wedges of floral scroll engraving at the breech. The action displays extensive highly attractive scroll engraving surrounding a game scene depicting a bear standing on a rocky outcrop on the left as well as the hand cut serial number on the underside before continuing onto the sides of the magazine and both tangs. The rifle is fitted with a beautifully figured semi-Schnable tip forend with double bordered multi-point checkering with a diamond at the center around the forend screw as well as a straight grip stock featuring a blank stock oval on the toe line, rear sling swivel, and a factory checkered and embossed hard rubber buttplate. Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc Model: 8 BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 35 Rem Finish: blue Serial Number11316 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 152 - Ron Smith Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum

Extraordinary Relief Panel Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Pre-Model 27 Double Action Revolver Signed by Master Engraver Ron Smith This extraordinary revolver is a stunning work of art. One of the 20th century's most iconic American handguns, the Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum, was used as the steel canvas for one of the century's most gifted American engravers: Ron

Lot: 153 - Frank Sinatra's Engraved Gold Damascened Star Model B Pistol

Stunning and Historic Exhibition Quality Engraved, Gold and Silver Damascened Star Model B Super Semi-Automatic Pistol Presented as a Gift to American Entertainment Icon Frank Sinatra and by Him to His Longtime Friend and Manager Henry "Hank" Cattaneo This stunning, exhibition grade embellished Star Model B pistol formerly belonged to the "Chairman of the Board" Frank Sinatra who is undoubtedly

Lot: 154 - Gary Cooper Griffin & Howe 1922 Rifle in .22 Hornet with Scope

Fantastic Springfield/Griffin & Howe Model 1922 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle in .22 Hornet with "GC" Inscribed Silver Plaque and Zeiss Scope Attributed to Gary Cooper, Famed American Actor and Sportsman, with Large Movie Poster This beautiful classic .22 Hornet rifle was custom built in 1931 by Griffin & Howe of New York, one of the finest makers of bolt action rifles in the United States,

Lot: 155 - John Kusmit Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 70 Rifle

Outstanding and Extremely Rare John Kusmit Factory Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pre-64 Winchester Class 1 Special Order Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and Pauline Muerrle Letter Thanks to our right to bear arms enshrined by our Second Amendment, the American sporting arms market is vast and diverse with a near infinite number of options to fit whatever a person's needs may be. American

Lot: 156 - 1948/53 Catalog Cover Winchester Model 21 Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Iconic, Well-Documented Factory Master Engraved and Relief Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Deluxe Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set Illustrated on the Cover of the 1948 and 1953 Model 21 Catalogs with Factory Letter The Winchester Model 21 was one of, if not, the finest American double barrel shotgun made during the 20th century and was the choice for innumerable sportsmen, from the trap field

Lot: 157 - Parker Brothers 16 Ga. VH Grade Shotgun with Original Hang Tags

Excellent Parker Brothers 16 Gauge VH Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Rare Original Hang Tags Parker Brothers shotguns were among the highest quality guns built in America and were the gun of choice for many of the era's top competitive shooters and celebrities such as Annie Oakley and Clark Gable. Manufactured in 1927, during the height of the "Roaring 20s", this gun would have been an excellent companion for a gentleman wanting to shoot live birds afield or clay birds at his local club. These VH Grade guns had a stellar reputation as "working guns", so finding one in a condition as nice as this example is very rare indeed! According to page 258 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote, some 8,842 of the 16 gauge VH Grade guns with 28 inch Vulcan steel barrels were produced. The grade, gauge, barrel length, stock type, and ejectors below are confirmed on page 556 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad. The gun was built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. VULCAN. STEEL", border engraving at the breech, and chambers measured 2 9/16 inches with a single extractor. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened size 1 frame boxlock action which displays the standard VH Grade zig-zag border engraving with "PARKER BROS." engraved on either side and features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a lightly figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with zig-zag borders on the casehardened iron and release as well as a pistol grip stock with Parker hard rubber grip cap, blank silver inscription shield, and Parker dog's head buttplate. Includes the extremely rare, original factory hang tag listing the gun by serial number, gauge, barrel length, chamber length, and weight along with the gun's patterning with 1 oz of 7 1/2 shot as well as the hang tag showing the internal mechanism. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both .666 inches; choke constriction .022/.031 inches; minimum wall thickness .023/.022 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 11 oz. Manufacturer: Parker Bros Model: VH BBL: 28 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 16 Finish: blue/casehardened Serial Number223596 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 158 - Factory Engraved A. H. Fox CE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Excellent Factory Engraved A. H. Fox CE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Ansley H. Fox is one of the all-time greats when it comes to classic double guns, a true "blue chip." Their production ranged from working guns like the Sterlingworth and A Grade to higher such as the F, D, and C Grades, this example being an excellent example of the latter. There are many who would say that Fox made the finest guns on American shores in the early 20th century, with author Michael McIntosh even titling his book on the subject "A. H. Fox: The Finest Gun in the World", very high praise indeed. The maker of America's finest shotguns may be a matter of opinion, but one thing is for sure, all connoisseurs of American shotguns will agree, this Fox CE Grade is a beauty. The gun was built with blued barrels featuring a single nickeled bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, "KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY" and "A. H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA." marked on the right and left tubes respectively,1 1/4 inch wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, and chambers measured 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened boxlock action which displays the early style Grade C engraving consisting of tight scroll engraving surrounding starburst designs at the knuckles, floorplate screw, and toplever bolt as well as three panel game scenes. The left side of the action displays a pair of quail feeding in cover, the right shows a pair of woodcocks in cover, and the underside has a pointing setter, all nicely cut. The scenes on both sides are beneath an "ANSLEY H. FOX" banner. The gun features a crossbolt third fastener, double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and panel checkered splinter forend with engraved blued iron and release as well as a round knob pistol grip stock with checkered flats, multi-point checkering at the wrist, and a rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .727/.726 inches; choke constriction .033/.035 inches; minimum wall thickness .041/.040 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. Manufacturer: Fox A H Model: Ce Grade BBL: 30 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/casehardened Serial Number18307 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 159 - Exceptional Parker Brothers VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Exceptional Parker Brothers VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Parker Brothers double shotguns were some of America's premier shotguns from the late 19th century up until the United States entry into World War II, when Remington, who had purchased and was producing the Parker design, put them aside to go into full war-time production supporting the Allied fight against the Axis Powers. To this day, the Parker name is highly regarded, and no collection of American sporting arms is complete without at least one Parker shotgun. This gun was made in 1936 during the Remington-Parker era. According to page 258 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote, 31,227 of the 12 gauge VH Grade guns with 30 inch Vulcan Steel barrels were produced, and only 17% (5,309) were built with ejectors. Given the VH Grade's reputation as a "working gun," finding one in as high condition as this example is very rare! The grade, gauge, barrel length, stock type, and ejectors below are confirmed on page 596 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad. The gun was built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. VULCAN. STEEL", border engraving at the breech, and chambers measured 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened size 1 1/2 frame boxlock action which displays the standard VH Grade zig-zag border engraving with "PARKER" engraved on the underside and features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with zig-zag borders on the casehardened iron and release as well as a pistol grip stock with Parker hard rubber grip cap, blank silver inscription shield, and Parker dog's head buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .733/.732 inches; choke constriction .030/.035 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.030 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 5 oz. Manufacturer: Parker Bros Model: VHE BBL: 30 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/casehardened Serial Number238313 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 160 - L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Co. .410 Bore Field Grade Shotgun

Scarce Hunter Arms Co./L. C. Smith .410 Bore Field Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case L. C. Smith guns are revered as some of the best guns of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and were certainly among the most prolific with well-over a quarter of a million produced, but only 2,375 Field Grades were built in .410 bore according to page 177 of William Brophy's "L. C. Smith Shotguns" making these quite rare indeed. These .410 bore guns often found themselves in the hands of young men as their first shotgun and thus are not often found in high condition like this exceptional example due to many years of hard use and a youthful indifference to taking care of one's possessions. Today, .410 bore guns from this era are particularly collectable, and no advanced collection of American shotguns would be complete without a .410 bore L. C. Smith. This exceptional example is also consecutively serial numbered with the following lot. The gun was built with blued Armor Steel barrels featuring dual brass bead sights on the matted flat solid rib, "L.C. SMITH Field GRADE" and "HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M.F.R.S. FULTON. N.Y., U.S.A." marked on the right and left tubes respectively, and chambers measured 3 inches with extractors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened sidelock action which is unadorned aside from "L. C. SMITH" marked on either lockplate. The gun features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is mounted with a lightly figured and multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with a black hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. Includes a maker's leather flat case, a nickel oiler, and cleaning tools. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .409/.408 inches; choke constriction .029/.029 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 1 oz. Manufacturer: Hunter Arms Company Model: Field BBL: 28 1/4 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 410 Finish: blue/casehardened Serial NumberFW183433 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 161 - Hunter Arms/L. C. Smith .410 Bore Field Grade Shotgun

Scarce Abercrombie & Fitch Retailed Hunter Arms Co./L. C. Smith .410 Bore Field Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Letters and Documentation L. C. Smith was one of America's top manufacturers of shotguns in the years preceding World War II, and their guns have long been amongst the most sought after shotguns on the collector's market. According to page 177 of William Brophy's "L. C. Smith Shotguns", only 2,375 of these .410 bore Field Grade guns were completed. Many of these .410 bores would have been purchased for a young man as his first shotgun and saw years of hard use, making this exceptional example a true rarity. The included Cody Museum letter confirms the grade, featherweight configuration, gauge, rib, and barrel length when the gun was finished on April 26th, 1940, and shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch on August 28th, 1940. The letter from Griffin & Howe (holders of the A&F records) confirms the chokes, triggers, chambers, and measurements (the latter since modified) when the gun was sold to R. B. Lanier on October 1st, 1940. Copies of Census records and some other information pertaining to Lanier are included. Reginald Bishop Lanier was born in 1888 and went on to graduate from Harvard before entering the finance and banking world, joining Winslow, Lanier & Company in 1915. The included copy of his draft registration card shows him as retired in 1941/42 at the age of 53 and as living in Bernardsville, New Jersey. The gun is consecutively serial numbered with the previous lot and was built with blued Armor Steel barrels featuring dual brass bead sights on the matted flat solid rib, "L.C. SMITH Field GRADE" and "HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M.F.R.S. FULTON. N.Y., U.S.A." marked on the right and left tubes respectively, and chambers measured 3 inches with extractors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened sidelock action which is unadorned aside from "L. C. SMITH" marked on either lockplate. The gun features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a lightly figured and flat top multi-point checkered splinter forend and straight grip stock with a leather faced recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .414/.415 inches; choke constriction .015/.029 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 13 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 11 oz. Manufacturer: Hunter Arms Company Model: Field BBL: 26 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 410 Finish: blue/casehardened Serial NumberFW183432 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Lot: 162 - Jack Dempsey's Ithaca Grade 7E New Ithaca Double Barrel Shotgun

Extremely Rare Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Ithaca Grade 7E New Ithaca Double Barrel Shotgun Made for Famed American Boxer Jack Dempsey with Factory Letter and Case This magnificent American double gun was made for famed American boxer Jack Dempsey, one of the finest fighters of his day and known to be one of the wealthiest athletes in the world during his career. William Harrison "Jack"

Lot: 163 - Rare Engraved Parker Brothers AAHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Rare Documented Factory Engraved Parker Brothers AAHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Parker Brothers built what many would argue were the best sporting shotguns ever made in the United States, creating a lasting legacy and following that continues to this day. Parker guns were used by some of the early 20th century's top competitive shooters as well as by well-known celebrities such as Annie Oakley,

Lot: 164 - Winston Churchill Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Shotgun

Stunning Well-Documented Winston Churchill Signed and Photo-Realistic Game Scene Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Superlight Shotgun with Case The iconic Browning Superposed was the last firearm designed by famed American arms designer John Moses Browning and spent the majority of the 20th century as one of the world's premier shotguns for both hunting and target use. To this day, many

Lot: 165 - Bee and Capece Engraved Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Shotgun

Wonderful Angelo Bee and Rocco Capece Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Shotgun Designed by one of the finest arms developers of all time: American John Moses Browning, the Superposed is a quintessentially American gun and was one of the 20th century’s most prolific sporting shotguns and remains immensely popular to this day. This exceptional example was

Lot: 166 - DeWil Gold Inlaid Browning Exhibition Grade Superposed Shotgun

Magnificent Rene DeWil Signed, Factory Engraved, and Game Scene Relief Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Exhibition Grade Superposed Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case Legendary American gunsmith John Moses Browning's designs have withstood the test of time, with the Winchester Model 94 now in production for over 130 years and Browning’s machine guns which have served the United States military in

Lot: 167 - Pedersoli Engraved Pair of Galazan/C.S.M.C. Over/Under Shotguns

Exceptional Factory Gianfranco Pedersoli Signed and Photo-Realistic Game Scene Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pair of Galazan/Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 28 Gauge Pinless Sidelock Over/Under Shotguns -A) Galazan/Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. Shotgun Exceptional Factory Gianfranco Pedersoli Signed and Photo-Realistic Game Scene Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pair of

Lot: 168 - Bob" Loveless Colt "Old Smoothie" Lightweight Commander Pistol

Highly Desirable Cased Master Knifemaker Robert W. "Bob" Loveless Colt "Old Smoothie" Lightweight Commander Semi-Automatic Pistol with Scrimshawed Ivory Grips, Loveless Knife, and Sheath Born in Warren, Ohio, in 1929, Robert Waldorf "Bob" Loveless went on to become one of the greatest American knifemakers of all time. When he was just 14, Loveless altered his birth certificate to allow him to join

Lot: 169 - "Bob" Loveless Colt "Old Smoothie" Combat Commander Pistol

Highly Desirable Master Knifemaker Robert W. "Bob" Loveless Colt "Old Smoothie" Combat Commander Semi-Automatic Pistol with Relief Carved Ivory Grips and Case Robert Waldorf "Bob" Loveless is undoubtedly one of the greatest American knifemakers of all time and is considered by many to have been one of the most talented in the world. By 1960, Loveless had begun making his own designs and

Lot: 170 - "Bob" Loveless Smith & Wesson Model 41 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Highly Attractive Master Knifemaker Robert W. "Bob" Loveless Smith & Wesson Model 41 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case and Signed Photographs Though there have been many incredibly talented and innovative knifemakers throughout the history of the United States, there is perhaps one name that stands a bit taller than the rest and that is Bob Loveless. Having begun his knifemaking career in the

Lot: 171 - "The Old Ironsides Bowie" Custom Knife by Chase Bachenberg

Monumental One-of-a-Kind 250th Anniversary of the United States of America "The Old Ironsides Bowie" Custom Knife by Chase Bachenberg Featuring Oak Timber from the USS Constitution and Steel from the World Trade Center with Case, Display Stand, and Documentation Masterfully crafted as a one-of-a-kind statement piece celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, this is one of

Lot: 172 - Cased Consecutively Serialized Pair of Colt Boa Revolvers

Highly Desirable Cased Consecutively Serialized Pair of Colt Boa Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters -A) Colt Boa Revolver Highly Desirable Cased Consecutively Serialized Pair of Colt Boa Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters -A) Colt Boa Revolver Few firearms are more synonymous with this country and its people than the Colt revolver. From the beginning with Colt's Paterson revolvers to the legendary Walkers, the iconic Single Action Army "Peacemakers", and double action revolvers of the late 19th century and early 20th century, the story of the Colt revolver in America is one of deep admiration and trust. Colt revolvers were trusted by American fighting men across the nation and on battlefields around the world. Many view the Colt "Snake" revolvers as the culmination of the long and storied evolution of the Colt revolver, reaching its zenith in the second half of the 20th century. The Colt "Snakes" are seen as close to perfection as possible for a revolver. These "Snakes" like the Boa endeared themselves to the American people through superior craftsmanship and unwavering effectiveness and have become must-have treasures for any Colt revolver collection. This highly desirable pair of iconic American revolvers was manufactured in 1985 as two of only 1,200 special edition Colt Boa double action revolvers produced, with 600 fitted with 6 inch barrels on the even numbers and 600 with 4 inch barrels on the odd numbers. Knowledgeable collectors believe that only 100 sets of these consecutively serialized revolvers were paired by Lew Horton and sold with these deluxe, green velvet lined, hardwood cases, and this pair is one of those very scarce 100 sets. The factory letters confirm their configurations as well as shipment to Lew Horton Distributing Co. Inc. in February of 1985. The Colt address is marked on the right side of the barrels, and the left sides have "BOA .357" over "357 MAGNUM CTG." The Rampant Colt is marked on the left of the frames, "VP" proofs are near the trigger guards, and both of the frames and cranes have the matching serial numbers. They are fitted with ramp blade front sights with orange inserts and adjustable notch rear sights. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Boa BBL: 6 inch vent rib Gauge: 357 Magnum Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial NumberBOA0116 Class: Modern Handgun B) Colt Boa Revolver See "A". Manufacturer: Colt Model: Boa BBL: 4 inch vent rib Gauge: 357 Magnum Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial NumberBOA0115 Class: Modern Handgun

Lot: 173 - Factory Class "C" Engraved Colt Python Revolver with Case

Factory Class "C" Engraved and Nickel Plated Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Case The Colt Python was the most popular of Colt's "Snake Guns" and remains one of the most widely known double action revolvers in American history. R. L. Wilson dubbed the Python the "Rolls-Royce of Colt revolvers," and Ian V. Hogg called it "the best revolver in the world." Python production ran for half a century from 1955 to 2005. They were the last of the Colt Custom Shop era revolvers. The Python features a distinctive large lugged vent rib barrel and "I" frame construction and was chambered for the revered .357 Magnum cartridge. It was a powerful, capable, and highly attractive design. In the words of Mark Keefe IV of the NRA, the Python is one of the "finest-looking handguns ever made." This appeal, along with the model's pop culture influence, ultimately led to its re-introduction in 2020, but it is the original Colt Pythons that remain highly sought after by collectors. Each is a testament to quality American manufacturing in the latter half of the 20th century. This stunning example was manufactured fifty years ago in 1976 while the nation was celebrating the bicentennial and features beautiful factory Class "C" engraving covering approximately 75% of the metal surfaces. It also features a fixed serrated ramped blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, standard Colt factory markings including matching full serial numbers on the frame and crane, "COLT ENG" marked on the left side of the grip frame under the panel, and a pair of checkered walnut grips with gold washed Rampant Colt medallion inserts. A Colt Custom Shop leatherette presentation case with a felt interior fitted for the revolver and a brass Great Seal of the U.S. pin marked "R.H.S." are included. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python BBL: 6 inch vent rib Gauge: 357 Magnum Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number35426E Class: Modern Handgun