REVOLVER CARRIED BY JOHN D. GRADY, 5th ALABAMA CAVALRY. Cal. .36. S# 322. Bbl. 7" Octagonal bbl. This is the newest serial number added to database & was just recently discovered in Gadsden, Alabama. “J. D. GRADY” is nicely scratched on bottom of grip strap. John D. Grady (1843-1895) was born, raised & died in Chambers County, Alabama. He enlisted in Co. A, Hilliard’s Alabama Legion July 7, 1862 & by December this unit became Co. A, 5th Alabama Cavalry. This revolver bears the rare “triumphant” of markings found on Spillers, “SPILLER & BURR” on barrel., “C.S.” on frame & numbered cylinder. Serial number 322 is a number listed as being issued in June 1864 to Macon MSK. We know that this gun however was made in Atlanta Georgia in 1863 originally. It must have had a field failure after its 1863 issue, sent to Macon for repair and reissue. There is “W” inspection mark stamped in bottom of right grip seen on other known Macon Armory issued revolvers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: there is a current updated article on Spiller & Burr accompanying lot w/ gun listed by serial number in the Macon Armory memorandum book accompanying lot. CONDITION: very good overall. When gun was originally discovered, it was missing trigger guard, thumb bolt screw, right grip rear toe was broken & hammer spur was broken. These issues were all addressed by expert antique firearm restorer & trigger guard was replaced with an original from a Civil War Whitney navy which Spillers are modeled after. All matching numbers with exception of trigger guard which has Whitney serial number. Traces of original finish on cylinder and bottom of barrel. Brass has a mixed mustard patina with areas of verdigris near face of cylinder. Iron overall has brown patina. Mechanics are crisp with well-defined rifled bore. Restoration report & photos of revolver when found are available upon request. Regardless of the minor professional restoration, this is a superior example of the most difficult to find complete of all CS primary revolvers & this is among the handful identified to Confederate who carried it. PROVENANCE: Gadsden, Alabama family. (01-18012/JS). ANTIQUE. $25,000-30,000.

1864, MACON ARMORY. Cal. 36. S# 218. This revolver that is among the few survivors listed by serial number in the Macon Armory records was issued May/June 1864. Revolver has matching serial numbers but also a crossed out serial number “1223” on bottom of barrel along w/ “218”. This feature is seen only on Spillers as so many failed inspection in Atlanta in 1863 such as this one. SN 1223 makes it among the very last Spillers made in Atlanta, the highest Atlanta number known is 1243. The left side of grip frame has a series of three “O”s which Albaugh believed meant “overstamped” and appears a good observation. Few Confederate revolvers can we date to manufacture and issue. This is an attractive Confederate brass framed revolver last in the extensive Confederate revolver collection of the late Gary Bizacky. CONDITION: good to very good overall, bbl. has hints of blue, but overall plum/brown. Cylinder has matching patina, sharp ratchet and safety slots. The cylinder also shows angle striations showing the metal used was twisted iron. Hammer smooth w/ matching patina. Brass frame and trigger guard were cleaned and toned down to medium mustard patina. Original grips have hand worn patina, small dents & nicks especially on butt, moderate edge wear. 2 Frame screws are restored as is internal mechanism & trigger. Thumb bolt is restored. The only serial numbered part restored is the loading lever arm, the attached cylinder pin is original & numbered. Mechanically functional w/ crisp rifled bore. (01-18457/JS). ANTIQUE. $20,000-25,000.

GREENSBORO, GEORGIA. Cal. 36. S# 1174. 7.5” Round bbl. w/ oct. bbl. housing stamped “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” honest original, authentic, & matching revolver made in Greensboro, GA in 1863. Leech & Rigdon started business in Memphis, TN & after being chased by advancing Union forces, moved their operations to Columbus, MS., then Greensboro, Georgia & finally Augusta, GA under new ownership. All guns made in Georgia were under government contract. Matching SNs are found on bbl, loading arm, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, wedge, arbor, backstrap, & grips are numbered in backstrap channel. A cryptic mark "::" found on the front right web of trigger bow, cylinder lacking safety pins, hammer face not slotted, ball & pin loading arm latch, no cap release groove in recoil shield. These features are typical & consistent to these Georgia made Confederate revolvers. The "CSA" surcharge is consistent w/ this gun being part of Confederate Government order that ends in the 1500 serial range. There are two detailed ASAC articles telling the history of Leech & Rigdon revolvers by Ted Meredith & Kent Wall. Copies of these articles will be included. CONDITION: good-very good overall. Metal has gray iron patina overall, medium mustard patina to brass backstrap & trigger guard. Markings are all discernible as can be seen in photos. Mechanically functional w/ good rifled bore. (01-18459/JS). ANTIQUE. $20,000-25,000.

MADE IN AUGUSTA GEORGIA. Cal. 36. S#1832. Complete, original, & matching Confederate revolver made in Augusta, GA. Rigdon & Ansley’s are one of only 2 twelve stop cylinder guns made in the Confederacy. The other being the Augusta Machine Works, also made in Augusta, GA. S# 1832 found on all parts normally numbered including bbl, latch, loading arm, cylinder, arbor, frame, trigger guard, back strap & wedge. Revolver was originally found in the accompanying crude, but functional holster made from salvaged leather from old Manassas Virginia collection dating back to the 1960s. “CSA” government acceptance stamped on top of bbl. flat and inspector “J” stamped on bottom of trigger guard. CONDITION: good to very good overall, iron has mottled gray patina w/ light pitting, brass is light mustard color. Markings are all discernible. Grips are sound & solid though slightly shrunk, glued repair to large sliver on left outside toe. There is an old eroded area at bottom of right grip that has patinaed en suite w/ rest of wood. Gun appears 100% original & complete missing only wedge screw. Mechanically functional w/ good rifled bore. Accompanying holster is sound and supple. (01-18458/JS). ANTIQUE. $20,000-25,000.

Cal. 36. S# 1854. Standard configuration of rare Confederate revolver made in Augusta, GA late 1863 or early 1864. This example conforms to other examples in this serial range w/ small number dies w/ broken “1” & “7”. Revolver has correct “CSA surcharge” on top of oct. bbl. housing flat. Matching serial numbers are found on all parts normally numbered w/ exception of wedge which is replaced & grips which are not numbered. This gun has a long collector history being first described to Confederate pioneer collector & authority William Albaugh in Dec., 1955. CONDITION: good to very good overall; surface was very carefully cleaned many years ago and has a matching mottled gray patina overall w/ scattered pitting. “CSA” surcharge & serial numbers are all discerned as can be seen in photos. There is no cryptic but there is “W” scratched on left side of trigger guard above rear trigger bow in same position that the standard stamped cryptic appears normally. Mechanics fine w/ good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Kent Wade Collection 1955; Listed in Albaugh Confederate handguns, 1963; John Malloy Collection; John Mullen Collection 1976. (01-17442/JS). ANTIQUE. $15,000-25,000.

GREAT PROVENANCE. Cal. 44. S# 321. This fine Dance revolver is among the highest serial numbers known. It is complete, original & matching. It ranks among the top 20% of all Dance Dragoons. It is the finest survivor of the late guns made w/ iron backstraps instead of brass. It also has wonderful Texas collection history & pictured on cover of The Texas Gun Collector, August 1953. Early Texas collector Bob Fowler relates a most interesting story dating history of this exact gun to robbery in Mertens, TX about 1880-1890 wherein this gun was used by the robber who was killed in a subsequent gun fight. Fowler’s letter is linked in provenance & should be read. “Dance revolver production had come to an end in East Columbia, TX by December 10, 1863. The federal occupation of Matagorda Island, located just off the Texas coast near Brazoria County, prompted the belief that the county was about to be invaded. The Confederate government doubtless wanted to consolidate the Dances' skills farther inland & out of harm's way. The Dances relocated to a site three miles north of Anderson in Grimes County, & here the Confederate government built a powder mill & pistol factory where this revolver was made in 1864.” (Gary Wiggins, Dance & Brothers, Texas Gunmakers of the Confederacy, 1986). Revolver is in standard configuration w/ 8” octagonal to round bbl., made without recoil shields. The revolver is serial numbered “321” everywhere normally numbered bbl., frame, cylinder, loading arm, plunger, latch, wedge, arbor, hammer, & grips. Aesthetically, this is a very pleasing example of classic Dance Dragoon revolver & few have such extensive Texas history. CONDITION: good to very good overall, complete & matching. Metal has gray iron patina w/ pitting. Serial number markings all easily discerned. Grips are well fit w/ erosion & chipping on butt, several notches cut on bottom of right grip. Mechanically functional but mainspring is weak, well-defined rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Bob Fowler, Waxahachie, TX 1948; ex-collection Eldon Hyder, Ft. Worth, TX; ex-collection Leo Brad shaw, Waco, TX; ex-collection John Lignau, Westphalia, TX 1976. (01-18456/JS). ANTIQUE. $50,000-60,000.

This is a wonderful brown leather holster w/ a flower button as closure. This holster for many years was in the Steve Mullinax collection. He displayed it w/ one of his Griswolds, though it will fit a Leech & Rigdon or most any other navy sized revolver. This holster was made from scraps which was not unusual for Confederate leather, not arsenal product showing Confederate ingenuity. CONDITION: very good overall, this is a fine survivor w/ great aesthetics, leather is still supple & stitching still intact. (02-13847/JS). $800-1,200.

REVOLVER. Cal. 42/18 Ga. S# 97/113/135. This early war “grapeshot” revolver has all the rare 1st Model features, including earliest engraved bbl markings of “COL. LeMAT’S PATENT”, loading assembly attached to bbl. on right side of gun, spring loaded latch to attach bbl. to frame, spur trigger guard, pinned lanyard ring stud, double eared hammer pivot for shotgun, reciprocating pin rotation system noted by series of holes on back of cylinder, and rabbeted not screwed on shotgun bbl. assembly. This gun is all orig, complete & functional, only the first contract of about 200 revolvers have all these characteristics. We can only document about 20 examples below SN 200. There are more identified examples among these 1st 200 than all other LeMat revolvers combined. Important Confederate personalities such as P.G.T. Beauregard (SN 8), Maj. Gen. John Lewis (SN 88), Stonewall Jackson (SN unknown), JEB Stuart (SN 115) and Henry Wirz (SN 189), Commander of Andersonville Prison. SN 7 was captured on the CSS Atlanta & 183 was captured on the CSS Florida. SN 21 & 25 have known South Carolina connections. Several of these early examples are found w/ mismatched numbers. This gun has cylinder 113 which is only 2 serial numbers removed from JEB Stewart’s, & loading assembly is 135. Regardless of the different numbers, this revolver has matching patina & no doubt grew up this way. The delicate engraved screws do not appear to have been turned which is so unusual, as most have seen hard use. CONDITION. very good overall, no original finish but sharp edges & markings w/ especially crisp patent marking. Grips were not removed as they are so well fit & didn’t want to disturb engraving on screw. All original grips in this serial range have been stamped internally “BAQUET” & imagine this is not an exception. Mechanically functional w/ crisp bright bore. PROVENANCE: ex-Gary Bizacky collection. (01-18461/JS). ANTIQUE. $25,000-30,000

PERCUSSION LEMAT REVOLVER. Cal. 12mm/20bore. S# 3103. There are only a handful of these large frame 9-shot 12mm pinfire LeMat revolvers w/ 20 Ga. percussion shotgun bbl., all are found numbered starting at 3000, only a few hundred thought to of been made w/ highest number noted 3214. This is a very fine example retaining much of its original finish w/ well discerned patent marking & Liege proofs. CONDITION: fine overall, retains about 30-40% of its original blue & case color. (01-18460/JS). ANTIQUE. 20,000-25,000.

CLINGMAN’S SWORD, REVOLVER & CDV. This is a first time this grouping has ever been offered; it has been part of the collection displayed at Hickory Hill Plantation since being purchased from direct family descent w/ short stay at Museum of the American Civil War in Richmond 2011-2012. The General’s German silver lion pommel Officer’s sword is likely one of a kind. The quillback blade is elaborately etched w/ unknown coat of arms and panoplies of arms. Sword is housed in its original German Silver scabbard which has numerous sm. cuts apparently from sword play. The General’s Colt Navy Revolver is SN# 58148, mfg. 1856 while Clingman was a Member of Congress. This Colt was a military purchased arm and possibly Clingman obtained it as he was on numerous congressional committees, if not at beginning of War. Brigadier General Thomas Lanier Clingman was born in Huntsville, NC, July 27, 1812. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1832 w/ high honors, after which he studied law, and then settled in the mountains of Asheville, NC. Clingman had a long career in politics prior to war serving in the U.S. House of Representative and the U.S. Senate. He obtained nicknames while in Washington such as “Prince of Politicians” & “Fire Eater from the Carolina Mountains”. When the war began Clingman was forced out of the Senate as he would not resign and wanted to continue fighting in Congress for Southern rights. He instead was elected Colonel of the 25th NC Infantry on Aug. 13, 1861. Thomas Lanier Clingman was promoted to Brigadier General on May 17, 1862 despite a lack of formal military training & was given command of the 54th & 55th NC Infantry. On Nov. 11, 1862, Brigadier General Clingman was named commander of a four regiment brigade comprised of the 8th, 31st, 51st & 61st NC Infantry in North Carolina. The demands on Lee’s Army as a result of Grant’s Overland Campaign inexorably drew the Brigade to VA and the front. Clingman and a portion of his men were the first troops to face Butler’s drive on Petersburg, resulting in the Bermuda Hundred “bottleneck”. Clingman’s Brigade was in the thickest of the fights for the next one hundred days, finally getting a chance to show how his NC Brigade had matured as a fighting force, fighting at Drewry’s Bluff, Cold Harbor, Ware Bottom Church, Petersburg June 16-18 and at the Crater. At Cold Harbor, though his entire staff was killed or wounded Clingman stood at the forefront and rallied his men while armed w/ only a fence rail & drove back Grant’s legions. On Aug. 19 General Clingman was severely wounded in the leg during the fighting at Globe Tavern but continued leading his command till the last battles in North Carolina w/ Joseph E. Johnston. Clingman’s papers are housed in the Southern Historical Collection at University of NC. General Clingman’s sword and revolver were exhibited at the American Civil War Center in Richmond, VA 2011-2012. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: comes w/ large file detailing family descent from General Thomas Clingman all the way through his great-great-grandsons w/ signed affidavits stating provenance & authenticity. Rarely are offered actual documented weapons carried during the Civil War by Confederate Generals. CONDITION: sword is very good overall. 32” Blade is overall gray with light staining, crisp etched panels, sharkskin grip is complete & intact w/ a couple small chipped reductions & wear at high spots, triple wire wrap is complete & tight, German silver hilt and scabbard show old cleaning w/ a silver/gray patina, numerous small nicks. Revolver was not disassembled but appears complete & original w/ dark brown/plum patina, good to very good overall, edges & markings are sharp, rolled cylinder naval battle scene is mostly discernable. Grips have crack repair on left side w/ discernable inspector cartouches on both sides. Heavy tacking marks on butt, two large chips to toes on left side and smaller chip to inside toe on right side. Sub inspector marks are visible on most parts. Mechanics are sluggish & need attention. Bore shows crisp rifling. The accompanying CDV is very good overall, w/ a partial revenue stamp on reverse. (01-17444/JS). ANTIQUE. $30,000-40,000.

HOLSTER, BELT & BOWIE KNIFE BELONGING TO COLONEL GEORGE ST. LEGER GRENFELL OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES CAVALRY. Colonel Grenfell was an extremely colorful British soldier of fortune who served with the Confederate forces from 1862-1864. Grenfell claimed to have fought in Algeria, South America, Morocco, the Sepoy Mutiny and the Crimean War prior to his service with the Confederacy during the Civil War. He was a member of the Royal Guard of Paris and took part in the fighting that lead to the downfall of the Bourbon Monarchy. His next conflict was the Crimean War serving with Major General Hussy Vivian. Following action in the Crimea, he immigrated to South America where he took part in several revolutions throughout the continent. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he immigrated to the United States and joined the Confederacy. After a meeting with General Robert E. Lee, he met with Colonel John Hunt Morgan who made him his adjutant general. Colonel Grenfell was a groomsman in Colonel Morgan’s wedding. After service with Morgan in Kentucky, he joined General Braxton Bragg’s army in Tennessee and finally served with General J.E.B. Stuart in Virginia. He resigned his commission in 1864 and moved to the northern states where he helped lead a plot to establish Confederate governmental control over Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. When the nefarious plot was discovered, Grenfell was arrested, tried and sentenced to hang. The British government interceded on his behalf and had his sentence commuted to life in prison. He served his life sentence at Fort Jefferson Military Prison in the Dry Tortugas off Key West, Florida. He worked with Dr. Samuel Mudd, convicted Lincoln conspirator during a yellow fever epidemic at the prison. In 1868, Grenfell escaped from Fort Jefferson and was presumed drowned as the audacious British officer was never heard from again. The Colt Brevette revolver is cal. 36. S# 4832. Bbl. measures approx. 7 1/4". Barrel is marked on the top flat, “COLT BREVETTE”. Cylinder scene is a bit light but clearly visible. All serial numbers match. The silver plated backstrap is engraved, “Col. George St. Leger Grenfell Aide de Camp”. Silver plated trigger guard. Original leather holster with front flap that slides through a 2 1/2" x 1/2” retention strap. Rear belt loop may be a period repair and is held on with 2 iron rivets at the top and 3 at the bottom. Black leather officers belt with 2 piece interlocking buckle of pre-Civil War manufacture likely for militia service. Buckle is ovoid in form with a central eagle and shield. See figure 209, pg. 215 of Kerksis. Bowie knife measures 15 5/8" overall with a 9 1/2" blade. The knife appears to be of South American manufacture. and was likely obtained by Colonel Grenfell during his service in one of the South American revolutions. The blade has a 3 1/2" false edge and a shallow wide double fuller. The hilt is silver plated brass with an etched decorated guard. The grip has a 1/2" ferrule at the base and a pommel that appears to be a stylized head of a South American native tribesman. The horn grip has several metal studs that appear to be pewter. The leather scabbard has a plated tip with etching that matches the crossguard. The throat is etched on 1 side with an English crown, and the other side has a highly stylized monogram that reads, “G St L G”. CONDITION: the revolver has traces of blued finish mixed with lightly oxidized brown. The silver plating on the grip strap and trigger guard are 95%. Grips show expected dents and dings but seem to have original finish. Mechanics function well. Bore is fair with strong rifling. Holster is well used with moderate to heavy wear but no losses. Stitching is loose in spots and there is notable flaking to the leather finish. Belt is solid but has flaking to the finish. Buckle has 85% original gilt with some darker oxidized areas. Knife shows expected loss of plating on the higher areas. Blade has a light gray finish with scattered darkened areas. Grip is complete and solid with 1 small missing stud. Scabbard is quite sound with about 30% finish on the mounts. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a large folder with many pages describing the history and exploits of Colonel Grenfell along with a 352 pg. book titled “Colonel Grenfell’s Wars” by Stephen Z. Starr. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (01-17986/BF). ANTIQUE. $15,000-25,000.

OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL DAVID RUMPH JONES. Cal. 36. S# 23478. Standard configuration 3rd model Colt M-1851 Navy percussion revolver, 7.5” oct. bbl., factory engraved in style normally attributed to Gustav Young. Jones graduated from West Point in 1846, served in the Mexican war & later served at West Point when this revolver was manufactured in 1853 & matches his rank at the time inscribed “CAPT. D. R. JONES, USA” on backstrap. David Rumph Jones (1825-1863) from a long line of US military men was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He married Sarah Taylor, daughter of Brig. Gen. Joseph Pannell Taylor who was brother of President Zachary Taylor. Jones was cousin of Jefferson Davis & Confederate Gen. Dick Taylor. David was appointed Brig. Gen. in the Confederate Army June 17, 1861, & Maj. Gen. October 11, 1862. He was brigade commander at 1st Manassas, division commander during the Peninsula campaign, 2nd Manassas & Antietam. At Antietam, his brother-in-law Union Colonel Henry W Kingsbury, 11th Conn was killed facing Jones at Burnsides bridge. General Jones would also soon die, but from heart attack January 1863 in Richmond. Jones was only 37 years old. He is buried in Hollywood Cemetery. CONDITION: good overall, appears original & matching w/ exception of wedge (numbered 8087) & several replaced screws. The number on loading arm is done in larger font & is probably restored. The fancy burled walnut grips also have matching last 4 digits of serial number inked in backstrap channel, retaining traces of original factory varnish. Metal overall is dark, light pitting, worn including engraving & inscription, though all discernible as seen in photos. Cylinder shows thanked traces of rolled cylinder scene w/ crisp matching serial number. Mechanically functional w/ good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: This revolver is fresh from New York estate. (01-18682/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 733. Bbl. 6”. This is a scarce example of a 36 cal. Beaumont-Adams type pistol was manufactured in America based on the well known English patents held by Adams & Kerr. The marking on the top of the bbl. is nearly illegible but we can discern that it reads, “MANUFACTURED BY MASS. ARMS CO. , CHICOPEE FALLS”. The side of the loading lever is marked, “KERR’S. PATENT APRIL 14, 1857”. The left side of the frame is marked below the cyl., “ADAMS PATENT MAY 3, 1858”. The 5 shot cyl. & frame are both stamped w/ the S# 733. The right side of the frame is marked below the cyl., “PATENT JUNE 3, 1856”. 1 Piece checkered wooden grip w/ iron butt cap. CONDITION: all metal parts have a lightly cleaned, medium to dark patina w/ a few sm. scattered areas of pitting. Mechanics function well. Grip shows moderate wear but no breaks. Very good bore w/ visible rifling. (01-18776/BF). ANTIQUE. $800-1,300.

Cal. 31. S# 46858, 5” & S# 130048, 6”. This is a nice honest pair of Colt model 1849 pocket revolvers w/ the desirable longer bbls. popular among Civil War soldiers both North & South. Both are in standard configuration w/ 5 shot cylinders w/ rolled “stagecoach holdup” scene, 2-line bracketed New York addresses. CONDITION: both guns are good overall, all matching serial numbers & discernible markings. Both are overall mottled gray patinas w/ staining & pitting, brass cleaned on both guns. Both guns are mechanically functional though both a bit sloppy, bores have good discernible rifling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (01-18719; 01-18720/JS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

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BY THE CONFEDERATE GOVERNMENT. Cal. 52. S# 3644. Bbl. 21”. Late in 1862, the C.S. Robinson Arms Manufactory of Richmond, VA entered into a contract w/ the Confederate government to produce Sharps type breech loading carbines. The company produced approximately 1900 carbines prior to selling its factory to the Confederate government in March of 1863. This carbine was produced at the former Robinson Arms Manufactory by the Confederate government which manufactured approximately 3,000 more carbines. Serial numbers of the Confederate government manufactured carbines began where the numbering of the Robinson carbines left off. Bbl. has a front and rear sight & is marked, “RICHMOND VA” just in back of the rear sight. The receiver is marked on the tang, “3644” & is also marked on the rear of the side plate, “3644”. All iron parts are complete & original & the brass buttplate & bbl. band are also original to the gun. Rear sling swivel is present. Original, untouched stock. CONDITION: bbl. & breech have a medium gray, lightly mottled patina w/ a few scattered areas of very light oxidation. Action functions well & holds both full & half cock. Brass has a pleasing mustard patina. Stock has expected scuffs & scrapes but no major breaks or damage. Good bore w/ strong rifling. It is very difficult to find Confederate arms in untouched & unaltered condition. This example is one of the few surviving specimens in private hands that has survived in its original, as issued, state. (01-18775/BF). ANTIQUE. $10,000-14,000.

MORSE CARBINE. Cal. 50. S# 751. This is the standard model of the Morse carbine. These rare Confederate breech loading carbines utilized Morse patent 50 caliber self contained reusable percussion cartridges. The Third Model (or Type III) Morse carbine, produced at the State Military Works in Greenville, South Carolina, is distinguished by a more sophisticated locking & firing mechanism than earlier models. The most improved mechanism is the presence of a flanged iron rod connected to an iron plate w/ knurled edges which covers the forward top portion of the brass operating lever & iron catch on frame. The serial number range on type III carbines range from about 400 to end of production about 1,000. This is a nice well patinaed all matching gun which would make a nice addition to any Confederate collection. CONDITION: good to very good overall. All S# parts matching along w/ matching assembly marks internally. Gun appears original & complete w/ restored hammer spur & repaired break at breech hinge. S# has been engraved at breech repair where it was lost during braising. Iron has dark “attic condition” brown/plum patina. Brass has mottled dark mustard patina w/ scattered cosmetic blemishes Stock is well fit, weathered w/ hand worn patina. Complete w/ rod & cleaning jag in butt. Mechanically functional w/ well discerned rifled bore w/ pitting. Butt stock has cryptic “N” well struck rear of lower tang. (01-16628/JS). ANTIQUE. $10,000-12,000.

Cal. 58. S# E 65. Round 22" bbl. surcharged “CSA / P”. This carbine is a copy of the US Model 1855 made at Pittsylvania Court House, Virginia in small quantities. These carbines typically come w/ pewter nose caps, & sometimes early numbers w/ brass nose caps, such as this one. Gun is serial numbered internally on bottom of bbl. "E 44" w/ matching “E 44” on stock rear of trigger guard. These guns typically saw very hard use w/ no discernible markings & poor stocks. This example has seen little honest use but well cared for & has "CSA / P" stamped on breech, though “CSA” is weak. Long mistakenly referred to as D. C. Hodgkins carbines & so listed in the early texts. Murphy & Madaus in their definitive 2002 text "Confederate Carbines & Musketoons", dedicate a chapter to this manufacturer which is found in provenance. CONDITION: good to very good overall, iron has overall brown patina w/ pitting especially at breech mostly obscuring “CSA” though “P” is well discerned. The lock is not numbered other than Roman numerals & is probably replaced though it fits well, lock refinished. Stock has inset repair opposite lock, otherwise stock has hand worn patina & superior condition to most Bilharz w/ sharp edges. Mechanically fine w/ good rifled bore. (01-18464/JS). ANTIQUE. $8,000-14,000.

Cal. .52. S# 1291/1885. 38" Overall, 21" rnd. bbl. w/ brass bbl. band & fixed sights, brass buttplate. S. C. Robinson manufactured Sharps carbines for the Confederate government in Richmond Virginia & later sold the business to the Confederate government who continued making carbines w/ out Robinson’s markings. About 2000 of these carbines were made by Robinson 1862-1863. "S.C. ROBINSON / ARMS MANUFACTORY / RICHMOND, VA / 1862" & "1885" found on lock & "S.C. ROBINSON / ARMS MANUFACTORY" forward of rear sight & "RICHMOND, VA / 1862" rear of sight. SN “1291” found on bbl. tang. This is an especially sharp & well-preserved Confederate carbine w/ fine markings. CONDITION: good-very good, appears all original & complete other than missing one tang screw & one trigger plate screw, markings well discerned as seen in photos. Stocks are sound, well fit w/ scattered storage dings. Forestock is especially nice for this model w/ no burnout (not seen before – Confederate drilled hole about an inch forward for unburned powder to drop out), retaining original brass screw escutcheon & brass bbl. band. Mechanically fine w/ well-defined rifled bore. (01-18462/JS). ANTIQUE. $8,000-12,000.

Cal. .69. NSN. 42” Bbl. marked "W.G&CO." on breech. Lock is smooth & gray w/ crisp "Palmetto Armory, S*C" around a Palmetto tree forward of hammer & tail is well struck "Columbia/S.C. 1852. Buttplate has SC surcharge & bayonet has “WG”. See attached excellent American Society of Arms Collectors bulletin on Palmetto rifles by Dr. Fred Novy w/ interesting comments concerning the bbl. proofs showing that Palmetto utilized Springfield 1842 inspected bbls., stamping the Palmetto tree proof over Springfield eagle head proofs. CONDITION: good to very-good as assembled. The original lock has well discerned markings. Markings on bbl., buttplate & bayonet do not appear to be original. (01-18463/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-7,000.

Cal. 54. NSN. Found in northern Alabama & thought to have seen Confederate used, “as found” Whitney Model 1841 Mississippi rifle, brass mounted, 33” bbl. Matching 1850 dated lock & bbl., standard configuration w/ good aesthetic. CONDITION: good overall, original, complete other than missing front band spring, bbl. retains strong traces of original brown in protected areas, overall smooth gray/brown patina. Brass mounts cleaned to light mustard patina, stock has several glued repair breaks around lock, overall sound w/ areas of erosion, large sliver of fore stock missing on left side of bbl. channel between bands & large chips missing from ramrod channel. Mechanically fine w/ dirty rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (01-18715/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

BITTERLICH, NASHVILLE TENNESSEE. Cal. 12 Ga. NSN. SxS Shotgun w/ 31.5" bbls. This exact gun is shown on page 222 of Pritchard & Ashworth "Confederate & Southern Agent Marked Shotguns". Iron mounted, back action locks are each marked "FR J. BITTERLICH / NASHVILLE, TENN". Typical of Bitterlich's Nashville made arms, iron mounts are unengraved & have a chaste elegance. Bitterlich was known subcontractor for the Confederate Ordnance in Nashville, one receipt (October 14, 1861) of special interest notes repairs of 124 double barrel shotguns for Terry Texas Rangers. CONDITION: good / very good overall & much better than most antebellum Southern shotguns. This gun has seen a fair amount of use, but has been well cared for. Stock has hand worn patina, checkering at wrist is almost worn flat. Traces of finish are still seen in the twist bbls. Metal overall is smooth & dark gray patina, good markings. Mechanically one hammer will not hold cock every time, but springs are strong, smooth bores w/ pitting. PROVENANCE: Ex-R.E. Neville; Ex-John Ashworth Collection. (01-17443/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

CONTRACT MUSKET. Cal. about 60. NSN. All original, complete “as found-attic condition”. Lock is marked forward of hammer “U.S. / COLT’S F. A. MFG Co / HARTFORD CT” & dated on tail “1863”. Matching date is found on top flat of bbl. along w/ the VP eagle head proofs on left side of part oct. breech, standard configuration w/ 39" bbl. & clamping bbl. bands which are adopted by US service in 1863. CONDITION: very good overall metal has an overall smooth brown patina w/ pitting, especially at breech. Markings all discernible including 2 inspector’s cartouches in stock opposite lock. A small stamped “W. DOOLEY” is found on stock several times & breech of bbl. Mechanically fine, bore shows no rifling & measures about .60. (01-18209/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

MUSKET. Cal. 72. NSN. Bbl. 31". Bbl. has a sight leaded into the breech. Lock is converted to percussion, likely by the Confederacy. Lock marked in front of the hammer, “VIRGINIA” & “RICHMOND 1819” to the rear of the hammer. Iron trigger guard, buttplate, side plate, bbl. band, nosecap & ramrod. Interesting figured wood stock carved in back of the side plate, “WILLIAM. W / FUL”. The name was likely carved by a Confederate soldier marking his weapon. CONDITION: bbl., lock & all other iron parts have a dark untouched patina. Bbl. obviously has been cut to 31" length. Lock holds cock but needs adjustment. Lock markings are reasonably clear & easily legible. Stock has been stretched from the rear bbl. band forward. Stock has an old screw repair between the hammer & the bbl. tang & has filled cracks on both sides of the butt. Dirty bore. (01-18002/BF). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal.64. S# marked “222” on bottom & matching inside stock & sideplate. 10” Rnd. bbl. Standard configuration 16” overall, patterned after model 1805 Harper’s Ferry w/ lock makings: “VIRGINIA” forward of cock & “RICHMOND / 1814” vertically at tail. About 4000 pistols were made at the Virginia Manufactory 1805-1815, about 2000 each of the 1st model & the elegant 2nd model (made 1812-1815). Only 603 were made in 1814 & there are very few original flintlock survivors as most were converted to percussion for the Civil War. This is a fine all original example w/ great collection history rarely offered in original flint configuration w/ superior markings. CONDITION: good-very good overall, iron has dark patina & pitting, good discernible lock markings, brass cleaned w/ medium mustard patina. Stock is sound w/ hand worn patina, chip repair at butt. Mainspring has welded repair. Brass buttcap screw was replaced w/ original. Mechanics functional, though mainspring weak, clear smooth pitted bore. PROVENANCE: ex-James Wertenberger collection; ex-Bob Howard collection; Greg Martin auctions, lot 20, Feb. 5, 2007; ex-Joseph Murphy collection. (01-18423/JS). ANTIQUE. $12,000-15,000.

BATTLE FLAG OF THE 6TH GEORGIA CAVALRY CAPTURED AT LAY’S FERRY GEORGIA 1864. This classic ANV style Richmond Depot battle flag was produced between 1863-1864. It was the battle flag of the 6th Georgia Cavalry and was captured on May 14, 1864 at the Battle of Lay’s Ferry, Georgia by Private Asabel M. Pyburn of the 66th Indiana Infantry attached to Rice’s Brigade. Lt. Col. Roger Martin was ordered forward with his 66th Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry to dislodge the enemy occupying the south bank of the Oostenaula River. Lt. Col. Martin writes in his report of the day’s battle: “After a sharp fight the enemy was driven from his rifle pits in such haste that he left their battle flag in the works, whereupon Asahel M. Pyburn, Private Company I, plunged into the river, swam over and captured it, returning with it safely. We continued to occupy the river bank until 9 p.m., when we received order to withdraw”. An alternate eyewitness’ account of the capture of the 6th Georgia flag comes from a very early type written tag that reads: “This flag was captured on the 23rd. day of March 1864, at Lays Ferry , on the Coconula river in Georgia by Asa Pyburn,a member ofCompany I, 66th Ind, Volunteer Infantry. He swam, the river and tore it down off the Confederate fort , then swam back to the Union lines under a heavy rifle fire. Col. Thomas Gutherie Morrison was in the company of the 62nd regiment and was an eyewitness to the capture of the flag.” It is noted that with any eyewitness account there will be variations in the recollection of details, however the commonalities in description of the events attest fully to the capture of the flag at Lay’s Ferry by Private Asa Pyburn. It is clear, that the unit that the flag was captured from, was the 6th Georgia Cavalry under the command of Colonel John R. Hart, one of General Wheeler’s best and most gallant officers. Flag measures approximately 47" x 47 1/2" and is made in 3 sections of red material being 17", 12" and 17" respectively from top to bottom. The white stars are 3 1/2" across and the blue cross to which they are sewn measures 5 1/4" wide. There is a white 3/8" tape trim at the edges of the blue cross. The trim at the edges of the flag is approximately 1 3/4" on the top, bottom and right side with a 2" heading. There are 3 sewn edge eyelets in the heading to facilitate suspension of the flag. The flag is housed in a frame that measures 54" square. CONDITION: this striking flag is amazingly solid and complete except for a few holes and some discoloration as a result of its honored time in the field. There are 3 dimes size holes, 1 at the intersection of the heading and the top border, 1 at the right intersection of the 2 blue stripes and 1 opposite the center eyelet. There are other scattered small to minute holes throughout the flag. There are minor losses to a few of the stars and widely scattered losses to the white border of the flag. The unbleached cotton heading and the trim of the blue stripes are a bit stained and somewhat discolored as would be expected. The wool edge trim, blue stripes and red field are a bit darkened attesting to the field use seen by this tremendously historic Georgia battle flag. CONSERVATION: the professional conservation of this flag was undertaken by Lynn Lancaster Gorges of Historic Textiles Studio in New Bern, NC. A complete and detailed description of the condition of the flag, the conservation treatment, restoration, materials used and framing is included with the flag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: an early typewritten note mounted on cardboard describing the flag and its capture. A large archive of documents relating to the flag as well as the history surrounding its service and capture. Histories of the units and individuals, both Union and Confederate, are also included. Lastly, there are notes, letters and documents from former owners of the flag attesting to its historical importance and pedigree. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (02-14028/BF). $75,000-125,000.

REGIMENTAL BATTLE FLAG CAPTURED AT HUNTSVILLE, AL. APRIL 12TH, 1862. You will not find a more aesthetically pleasing Confederate regimental “Stars & Bars”, beautifully painted on middle bar in blue/brown shadowed letters “We Will Do our Duty”. 11 Stars in circle on canton are double applique, each 4” including a gold/purple embroidered edge. This flag is made entirely of silk and shows extremely fine sewing skill. There are many Confederate early war flags described in civilian newspaper accounts most often made by mothers, daughters & wives of soldiers in particular units but rarely did these flags survive the war. This flag survived because it has documented capture by Captain Henry E. Lord of the 37th Indiana volunteers. Captain Lord deposited this flag in the Indiana State Library & was exchanged w/ Norm Flayderman in 1962. This flag is accompanied by a file that includes textile analysis, letters of authenticity, history by Howard Madaus, 1981 and a recent letter from Confederate flag historian Greg Biggs that offers possible identification to a Georgia unit. This is a beautiful archivally framed flag w/ excellent provenance that should be read by perspective buyers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: binder of provenance containing reports, letters, and photos. CONDITION: overall very good as conserved & framed w/ some reductions mostly in lower right bar as can be seen in photos. For a silk Civil War flag; this flag is much better than average including color & completeness. Measures about 78” x 65” including about 2 1/2” leading edge sleeve. Flag is in custom frame measuring 101” x 81 1/2”. PROVENANCE: Captured April 12 1862 Huntsville, AL by Capt. Henry E. Lord, 37th IND. Vols.; Indiana State Library, donated by Col. Carter Gazley, 37th IND. Vols. about 1865; Norm Flayderman collection, 1962; Lowell Koch collection 1981; John Kinchloe collection 1993; Michael Kramer Collection 2000. (02-13578/JS). $30,000-50,000.

COMMEMORATING TEXAS 7TH SECEDING STATE. 33 3/4" x 56 1/2", 5" Stars in 22" canton, all hand sewn, cotton, linen & silk. This flag was found in a New England estate. It most likely was a Confederate trophy brought or sent home by Union soldier, a souvenir of the early war. The 1st National Confederate flag “Stars & Bars” was authorized March 4, 1861. Numerous homemade flags were produced by patriotic Southerners, this is one of those early flags w/ 7 stars for the 1st seven seceding states; South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana & Texas. Texas was last to join the Montgomery provisional Congress where the first thing on agenda was to design a flag & Texas was the 7th state to secede February 1. The canton exhibits 6 single appliqué sewn through stars & one single appliqué star different from all the rest w/ added 3/8 inch white linen fimbriation or edging on side sewn through which makes this 7th star standout. Texas was the 7th state & the star had special meaning to the maker, if only its history was not lost to time. Flag is totally hand sewn by very skilled hands, no hoist was sewn to leading-edge which has bound edging like the other 3 sides. There are sm. silk cords tied to the upper corners in such a fashion that this flag could be hung possibly from a tent as opposed to being tied to a pole, which addition of another silk cord tied at bottom of leading-edge would facilitate. Virginia would become the 8th Confederate state April 17, 1861 & the flag would change to 8 stars, then 9 & finally 11 when Tennessee joined the Confederacy June 8, 1861. We can properly hypothesize that this flag was made between March 4th, 1861 & April 17, 1861. Of the hundreds of 1st national flags extant, a vast majority have more than 7 stars, many of which are sm. personal “bible” flags. This flag fits the known characteristics of construction, sewing school & materials found on other contemporary Civil War Confederate flags. It is among the best preserved & aesthetically pleasing Confederate 1st nationals surviving in private hands. Condition & size are perfect for the finest collection or institutional display, possibly sewn by loving hands of women at home for a Texan in the field in early 1861. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Accompanied by 4-page letter by Confederate flag authority, Greg Biggs giving the history of this flag. CONDITION: fine overall, minor soiling & staining, 3 sm. dark stains on middle white bar & 2 sm. 1/4" holes. All stitching tight & intact including attachment cords. Colors are good, blue is bright, white has slightly yellowed, the red has oxidized to a “rust orange” color, sm. areas of a deeper red pigment can be seen in the upper right quadrant, top right edge of top bar. (02-14734/JS). $15,000-25,000.

Beautiful archival framed 35-star wool bunting flag with a double applique hand sewn gold letters “AZC” on middle stripe & large double applique hand sewn “A” centered among 2 concentric rings of 3.75" double. applique hand sewn 5-pointed cotton stars. The Albany Zouave cadets were formed in response to the popularity of Elmer Ellsworth Zouaves in 1860 & were incorporated into Company A, 10th New York State Militia (National Guard). In 1861 the unit was mustered into the 177th NY & saw service at Port Hudson. They left New York in December 1862 & returned September 1863. 35-Star flag became official July 4, 1863 with West Virginia becoming a state while stationed in Louisiana. Accompanied by a Howard Madaus research letter & drawing. A large archive of material concerning this unit is housed at the New York State Library for further research. CONDITION: not removed from frame but appears very good overall, blue fading, some reductions & contemporary repairs, backing on top red stripe where frayed toward fly. Scattered staining & soiling. Pressure mounting with plexiglass, frame measures 95x66". PROVENANCE: ex-Harlan Crow collection, Dallas, TX. (02-13990/JS). $20,000-25,000.

WICKHAM, HANOVER DRAGOONS. The Saint Andrews Cross, several variations square & rectangular, 12 stars to 15 stars examples. Both Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia used the St. Andrews cross but in a square version. The Army of Tennessee & the Confederate navy used rectangular versions like this example from Hickory Hill Plantation. About 34" x 24" dbl. appliqued stars w/ white borders to cross. CONDITION: good to very good overall, fading, soiling, sm. reductions as can be seen in photos. (02-13577-4/JS). $2,000-3,000.

42.5" x 29.5", all hand sewn. Red field & blue cross are silk, crepe or twill weave. 4.5" White stars & .5" fimbriation, 1 sides. Backed w/ a tabby weave, loose woven brown cotton. A very similar constructed flag was sold by Brunk auctions, July 16, 2011, as personal flag of Maj. Richard K. Read, Confederate Engineer's, along w/ a Staunton depot battle flag. The personal flag has identical features of basting stitches on verso & overlapping cross & fimbriation. CONDITION: very good overall, light soiling. Backing has tears & separations w/ series of vertical staining of unknown origin. All materials possibly contemporary to the Civil war but the crepe woven fabric is more typical 1870-1890. The sewing threads all appear to be of type used during the War. This flag came from a collection of Veteran's memorabilia over 20 years ago. (02-14599/JS). $2,000-3,000.

HANOVER DRAGOONS. Williams Carter Wickham (1820-1888) was a VA lawyer & plantation owner who voted against secession, but nonetheless became an important Confederate cavalry commander & after the war Wickham was a republican who campaigned for General Grant & became president of the Chesapeake & OH railway. Wickham’s family descended from the first families of VA including General Thomas Nelson who signed the Declaration of Independence & was the Revolutionary War governor of VA. Other relatives included Thomas Nelson, who was one of the founders of Yorktown. His mother was a first cousin of Robert E. Lee. Wickham’s family home was the Hickory Hill Plantation in Hanover county where these flags originated, Hickory Hill is on the National Register of Historic Places & is owned by consignor of this wonderful collection. First National “Stars and Bars” flag, about 34" x 24", all cotton w/ hemmed edges, dbl. applique stars, still retains part of its original haft broken off just below bottom edge. Polished cotton stars are glued like seen on so many war time personal & bible flags. Adopted March 4, 1861. Variations w/ 7 up to 13 stars were made. CONDITION: good to very good overall, blue dye has all turned to a plum/brown, red mostly bright w/ fading & soiling as can be seen in photos, minor insect damage, sm. reductions as can be seen in photos. Polished cotton stars are glued like seen on so many war time personal & bible flags. (02-13577-1/JS). $1,500-2,000.

WICKHAM, HANOVER DRAGOONS. Like First national in previous lot, this flag came from Hickory Hill Plantation, antebellum home of General Williams C. Wickham, about 34" x 24", all cotton w/ hemmed edges, dbl. applique stars, still retains part of its original haft broken off just below bottom edge. The Second National “Stainless Banner” was adopted May 1, 1863. CONDITION: good to very good overall, blue dye has faded to a plum/brown, red fading, there are sm. reductions as can be seen in photos. (02-13577-2/JS). $1,500-2,000.

WICKHAM, HANOVER DRAGOONS. Third National “Blood Stained Banner” was adopted March 4, 1865, the final flag of the Confederacy. This flag also from Hickory Hill Plantation, antebellum home of General Williams C. Wickham. About 34" x 24", all cotton w/ hemmed edges, dbl. applique stars, still retains part of its original haft broken off just below bottom edge. CONDITION: good to very good overall, 2 stars are missing from canton, 1 from each side, sm. reductions as can be seen in photos. (02-13577-3/JS). $1,500-2,000.

ALBERT RENNOLDS OF THE 55TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY. We are excited to offer an identified Confederate kepi from an exceptionally well fought Virginia regiment. The 55th Virginia fought in countless battles including 2nd Manassas, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, Cold Harbor and Richmond. Their service culminated with being present at Appomattox Court House during the surrender of General Robert E. Lee and his Confederate forces. The kepi was obtained directly from Captain Rennolds’ descendants in 1992, as indicated by the included notarized letter. Captain Rennolds was an honorary graduate of the Virginia Military Academy and enlisted as a private on Oct. 21, 1861. He was elected second lieutenant in April of 1862, first lieutenant in June of 1862 and captain in July of 1862. Captain Rennolds was likely nearby when General “Stonewall” Jackson was accidently shot by members of the 18th North Carolina in formation adjacent to the 55th Virginia. The surgeon of the 55th Virginia was the first man to attend the mortally wounded general. The body of the kepi is blue green wool but analysis indicates it was originally bright blue. The kepi band is black wool broad cloth. The front seam of the cap rises 2 1/2" and the back seam extends 5 3/4" to the crown. The crown is 4 1/2" in diameter. The kepi band is 1 1/4" high both in the front and in the back. The kepi features 1/8" wide flat metallic gold braided trim. There are 2 ribbons of braid forming a quatrefoil at the crown with a single ribbon of braid surrounding the quatrefoil. Just above the kepi band are 2 ribbons of metallic braid. The front, back and sides also have 2 ribbons of braid extending from the top of the band to the crown. The double ribbons throughout the kepi indicate the rank of captain. The inside of the kepi is lined with what appears to be coarsely woven off white cotton fabric. Over the cotton is a brown finely striped silk fabric. A 1 1/2" wide pasteboard stiffener is under the leather sweatband. The crown is stiffened by a similar pasteboard material. The sweatband is 1 1/4" wide leather that appears to originally have been black. The visor is black lacquered leather with no edging or trim. The 1/2" wide chinstrap is also of black lacquered leather originally with 1 keeper on each side. The side buttons have a geometric decoration and are commonly referred to as Golden Age style. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a lg. binder containing the history of the 55th Virginia, photographs and analysis of the kepi, images of Captain Rennolds and a notarized letter from the Rennolds’ family. The binder further includes copies of Confederate records relating to Captain Rennolds and his distinguished service. CONDITION: as expected, the kepi has seen significant wear due to the rigors of field use. The kepi has been analyzed and professionally stabilized by noted textile preservation expert, Fonda Thomsen. There are losses on the left side (as worn) of the kepi that have been underlaid with similarly colored cotton material to stabilize the kepi. There are small losses to the gold metallic braid on the left side and at the rear of the kepi. One of the metallic braids running up the back of the kepi is missing. The chinstrap is missing one slide. The visor is quite solid but detached in a few areas from the kepi body. The sweatband shows great wear and minor losses but is substantially complete. The interior silk liner is partially intact and the overall look of the kepi is quite pleasing. Captain Albert G. Rennolds served with distinction throughout most of the war. He was wounded in battle at least 4 times and was captured near the end of the war. Captain Rennolds and this extraordinary kepi likely bore witness to countless acts of bravery, indescribable glory & unparalleled human suffering during the turmoil of the American Civil war. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (02-13994/BF). $13,000-18,000

CONFEDERATE STATES MEDICAL CORPS. All Confederate kepis are scarce and desirable but a kepi for a Confederate surgeon is truly a rarity and seldom seen on the collector’s market. This example has been examined by the best minds specializing in textiles of the Civil War era and before. It has been determined that this is truly a Medical Corps black kepi and is constructed of materials consistent with the Civil War period. The body of the cap is made of black wool broadcloth in a tabby weave and the band is of the same material. The front of the cap rises 2 1/2" and the back seam extends for 6 1/2" to the crown. The crown is 4 3/4" in diameter. The kepi band is 1 1/2" high in both the front and the back. The kepi features 1/8" wide flat metallic silver braided trim. There are 2 ribbons of braid forming a quatrefoil at the crown with a single ribbon of braid surrounding the quatrefoil. The kepi band is surrounded by 4 ribbons of metallic braid and the front, back and sides have 3 ribbons of metallic braid extending to the crown. It is felt that the combination of braids indicates the rank of major. The kepi is lined with silesia that is dark brown in color. The lining gathers at the top as is typical for the period. The stiffener in the crown is blue paste board covered with black leather and the sides are stiffened solely with leather. The leather sweatband is somewhat brownish in color but was likely originally black. The black patent leather visor has a darkened green bottom and is edged with black oil cloth. The visor itself is interesting in that it is constructed of heavily painted open weave burlap. The chinstrap is flat silver braid 3/8" in width. There is no buckle or slide on the chinstrap but a loop is positioned on the right side. Two 8mm plain brass ball buttons terminate the chinstrap. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a binder containing information and assessments of the kepi. CONDITION: kepi generally shows expected wear with a few minor moth nips in the crown. Amazingly, all silver braided metallic ribbons are complete and present, though a few are a bit loose. Chinstrap shows normal wear but no damage and buttons are securely attached. Visor shows wear and abrasions likely earned during hard years of field use. Sweatband is complete and solid with a few areas of loose stitching. Liner seems complete with overall sweat staining. In general, this kepi is in very solid condition and represents a truly rare opportunity to obtain a Confederate surgeon’s kepi that likely witnessed firsthand the horrors of Civil War battlefield surgery. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (02-13995/BF). $10,000-15,000

This headgear belonged to two Confederate soldiers from Tazewell County, VA, Allen L. Hash & Lt. George W. Wallace, Company C, 50th VA Infantry. On July 2, 1861 Hash & Wallace enlisted from Burke’s Garden (a very small isolated community built in the mouth of an ancient volcano so that it is completely surrounded by mountains). Both were farmers. The 50th VA was serving at Carnifax Ferry in the mountains of VA when a battle was fought there in which the Confederates were driven back. It is not known if Hash was captured or was one of the many Confederates in the field hospital w/ smallpox. Either way he was taken prisoner Sept. 10, 1861. Eight days later he was at Cross Lanes on his way to an OH prison camp. At this time it was discovered that he had enlisted at only fifteen years old. This, however, apparently did not save him & he was never heard from again. Most likely he succumbed to the smallpox under the harsh conditions of the prisoner’s march. Both men’s names are inside the cap. Hash’s name is hand embroidered into the inner band & Wallace’s name is on a paper label pasted on the inside top. From this we can deduce that Hash first owned the cap & Wallace must have picked it up at Carnifax Ferry after the formers capture. It is reasonably assumed that the paper label was inserted after the war, when Wallace loaned it for display. Confederate enlisted infantry caps are extremely rare, much more so than Confederate officer’s caps because privates could ill afford to put them aside for sentimental reasons after the War. The cap has had no restoration, yet it is in very good condition, primarily because Private Hash died so early in the War; Lt. George W. Wallace preserved it. The cap has had a complete chemical, fiber & dye analysis which positively dates it to the Civil War period. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: large file of documentation accompanies including analysis as stated above. CONDITION: good to very good overall, exterior of hat retains much of its original nap, lining is mostly intact w/ sm. reductions, tears & about a 3x1” piece missing w/ sewn repair near crown on left side, leather visor & chin strap both dry but intact w/ cracking. (02-13580/JS). $8,000-12,000.

Kepi has a letter & photographs compiled by Les Jensen, Civil War textile authority. Jensen describes kepi measuring 4 1/2” in front & 7” in back including roll, 5 1/4" diameter top. All hand sewn body made from cotton warp & wool weft. Top of crown is lined w/ black painted cotton or linen. Lining is tabby weave cotton. Chinstrap is made from black painted cotton w/ 2 sm. loops & sm. stippled antebellum brass buttons w/ tin backs attaching to body. “The construction is generally consistent w/ other known Civil War kepis. Kepi appears to be hand sewn in all major seams, both in the cap & lining, except for the machine stitching on the visor. This is consistent w/ known practice. The higher proportions of the cap argue for a Civil War date. The basic color combination & overall look appears Confederate.” UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Les Jensen report of authenticity. CONDITION: very good overall, cloth is supple, has sm. areas of mothing, lining has minor fraying, sweatband & chin strap are complete & sound. (02-13606/JS). $6,000-8,000.

MCCLELLAN. This kepi is of a distinct type & style known to have been favored by General George Brinton McClellan. McClellan served w/ distinction in the War w/ Mexico & became a railroad executive prior to the start of the Civil War. He became commander of the Union Army in November of 1861 & was relieved in March 1862. In November of 1862, General McClellan was relieved of all field command duties by President Lincoln after the 1862 midterm elections ostensibly because of his failure to pursue Robert E. Lee after the Battle of Antietam. McClellan ran unsuccessfully against Lincoln in 1864. This kepi is dark blue/black in color. It has a 3 5/8” rise in the front & a 6 1/2” rise in the back. It is constructed of a fine woolen material & features a leather chinstrap terminated w/ staff officer buttons & a bound leather visor. The inside has a quilted lining & thin leather sweatband. The most striking feature of this hat is the impressed circle in the crown that reads, “GEN. MC. CLELLAN”. It is very likely this was originally highlighted w/ gilt but because of the general’s ample use of hair pomade, the gilt highlights likely disappeared relatively quickly. The impressed name & surrounding circle is quite discernible & easily read. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: consignor paperwork regarding General McClellan. CONDITION: kepi shows some fading from extended field use. The chinstrap & visor remain quite stable. Sweatband has several cracks & minor losses. The lining is complete but shows staining from sweat & pomade. This fine kepi was purchased in the late 1970s at an auction of items belonging to the Harper’s Ferry Museum. It was once owned by legendary Civil War collector & author, William Gavin. A singular opportunity to acquire a piece of head gear belonging to one of the Civil War’s most recognized generals. (02-14669/BF). $17,500-25,000.

FOR THE 6TH INFANTRY. An exemplary specimen with matching gold bullion embroidered officers insignia. The front of the hat features an infantry horn with metal false embroidered “6” in the center. The left side (as worn) is held up by a beautifully executed American eagle with stars and glory above. A high grade officer’s hat cord adorns the base of the hat and is constructed of gold bullion and black wool. The right side of the hat has a period silk cockade with a gold plated officer’s eagle “I” button in the center. A rakish black ostrich feather extends back from the cockade. There is a black grosgrain hat band and black grosgrain border edging the hat. There is a wide 2 1/2" black leather sweatband on the interior. Front and side insignia are held on with leather thongs. CONDITION: the hat shows extremely light use overall. There is a bit of thread wear to the hat cords and minor wear and loosening of the bullion border of the infantry horn insignia. Silk cockade shows very minor fraying. Sweatband shows minimal wear. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (02-14002/BF). $6,000-8,500.

Black beaver felt slouch hat w/ a beautiful, oval bullion embroidered eagle holding up the right side of the brim. The front features a bullion embroidered Ordnance insignia. Around the crown of the hat is a high quality officer’s hat cord in black & bullion. 2 Ostrich feathers are attached to the left side of the hat w/ a silk covered button. Edge of brim has sewn reinforcements along w/ grosgrain tape reinforcements on the underside of the brim. Wonderful wide red Moroccan leather sweatband. Blue silk lining w/ gold impressed federal spray of arms in the crown. CONDITION: hat is well worn w/ several holes at the edge of the crown & some reinforcing material added to larger splits & holes in the crease of the crown. Edge of hat shows expected fading. There is a sm. reinforced area at the front brim & right side. Silk liner is a bit tattered w/ minor losses & wear through points. An exceptionally rare piece of Union headgear worthy of the most advanced collector. (02-14763/BF). $5,000-7,000.

Scarlet body 3.5” in front, 4.5” in back is sewn to a 1 1/4" tall deep dark blue band edged w/ two flat silver bullion bands w/ single bands rising on sides to crown w/ single band around top & doubled smaller silver bullion forming classic quatrefoil centered on the crown. Leather visor has plain unstitched edging. Black silk lining w/ drawstring, crown liner is frayed showing a partial gold embossed maker’s mark, 1 1/8" sewn black leather sweatband, no chin strap. CONDITION: very good overall, good color, stitching sound, few sm. insect holes, bullion perimeter edging to crown is in 3 pieces w/ fraying. Inside top of crown, lining w/ maker is frayed w/ reductions as seen in photos. (02-13581/JS). $1,500-2,500.

VERMONT INFANTRY. A fine example of the classic Union enlisted man’s headgear of the Civil War. This bummer’s cap has a blue wool body w/ a 6" rear seam. There is a stiffener in the crown & a brass “9” over “F” at the front of the crown. Leather chinstrap w/ single brass buckle & leather slide loop. Side buttons are correct brass enlisted eagles. Leather visor & sweatband. Interior polished cotton lining over coarsely woven burlap like material. This kepi was originally purchased from a northern Vermont estate thus it is assumed to be from Company F of the 9th Vermont Infantry. The 9th Vermont was stationed in Winchester, VA & moved to Harper’s Ferry, WV on Sept. 2, 1862. The entire unit was captured at Bolivar Heights on Sept. 14 & paroled in Annapolis, MD on Sept. 16. The unit served a variety of duties during the war w/ extensive service in & around New Berne, NC. Company F was detailed to Fort Spinola. The 9th then moved to Bermuda Hundred & were present at the siege of Petersburg and Richmond. They served as occupation forces in Richmond, VA & were mustered out Dec. 1, 1865. CONDITION: though extensively worn the cap is substantially solid w/ only a few very minor moth nips. The brass insignia are correct & have a pleasing mustard patina as do the side buttons. Chinstrap & visor show wear but are undamaged. Sweat band is complete but shows significant wear attesting to the lengthy service of its owner. Lining is a bit tattered w/ some losses. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: envelope of information on the 9th Vermont. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (02-14003/BF). $1,500-2,200.

A nice example of a private purchase, tarred linen kepi of the Civil War period. Kepis like this example were often worn for protection from the rain. They are not an issued item but many enlisted men as well as officers found them useful in the field. This example has a black finish over cream colored linen. There are Civil War period enlisted buttons terminating the leather chinstrap. There is an edged bound leather visor & tarred linen sweatband. The interior lining is tan colored cotton. CONDITION: there is cracking & minor losses to the finish on the outside of the hat. Chinstrap & visor remain solid. Lining is a bit tattered, particularly near the rear. (02-14208/BF). $800-1,400.

A classic Civil War enlisted man’s cavalry kepi w/ crossed sabers on the crown along w/ a company letter “F”. Dark blue body w/ brass enlisted man’s side buttons. No chinstrap. Leather visor. Leather sweatband w/ polished cotton liner. CONDITION: body of kepi has significant mothing & is quite dirty. Visor has a split in the center w/ a taped repair underneath. Sweatband is complete but shows a few tears. Liner appears complete but is a bit tattered. (02-14534/BF). $1,200-1,800.

COAT OF LT. FRANCIS MORENO, KILLED IN ACTION AT SHILOH. This regulation Confederate frock coat was worn by Lieutenant Francis Moreno, 13th Battalion LA Infantry. Moreno’s name “F. Moreno Jr.” is inked in back of coat. General P. G. T. Beauregard was also a member of this battalion which later formed part of his command during the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862. The battalion was mustered into Confederate service for ninety days in New Orleans on March 6, 1862, w/ 411 men. The Orleans Guard’s casualties were 17 killed, 55 wounded and 18 missing. Among those wounded and left on the field was Lieutenant Moreno, who was shot in both legs and died shortly after the battle. This regulation pattern Confederate Lieutenant’s frock coat is made of gray wool and has eagle staff buttons back marked “Superior Quality”. The standing collar is made of medium sky-blue kersey for the infantry. Stitched to the collar on each side is the Confederate 1st Lieutenant’s rank insignia, made of two flat gold bullion braids. The blue cuff facings are made from the same sky-blue wool kersey in a pointed pattern w/ eagle cuff buttons back marked “Extra Quality”. The single strand sleeve braid is that of a 2nd Lieutenant; it runs up each sleeve in a Confederate pattern quatrefoil officer’s insignia. Indicating that the coat started life as a 2nd Lieutenant’s coat and later the collar was changed to a 1st Lieutenant. An unusual feature of the uniform is that the inside lining is fitted w/ a lightweight dark brown leather belt. The front of the coat has a single button hole on each side. This is a French feature allowing the front of the coat to be buttoned to the back, keeping the skirts out of the way of the legs. This feature is only found in New Orleans made tailored Confederate officer uniforms. This is truly a stunning, historically important, KIA Confederate Officer’s Frock Coat. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a large file of documentation accompanies this lot. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original, polished brown cotton lining complete w/ minor reductions, cotton sleeve & pocket linings complete w/ light soiling, scattered mothing & staining but all-in-all well above average for other surviving frock coats. (02-13601/JS). $40,000-50,000.

BY LIEUTENANT SAMUEL BONN OF THE 1ST MARYLAND CAVALRY. A truly superb Confederate Cavalry lieutenant’s overcoat sometimes referred to as a great coat. This example was worn in the Civil War by Lieutenant Samuel Bonn of the 1st Maryland Cavalry. Bonn enlisted at age 25 on May 1, 1862 at Yorktown, Virginia as a private in Company A of the 1st Maryland Battalion of Cavalry. He transferred to Company F when he received his promotion to 2nd Lieutenant. Lieutenant Bonn and the 1st Maryland saw extensive service from 1863 through the close of the war. Notable battles include Moorefield and Petersburg, Middleburg, Winchester, Gettysburg, Hagerstown, Trevilian Station, Cedar Creek, and Appomattox Courthouse. Lieutenant Bonn was hospitalized in September and again in October of 1863 and was furloughed for a time in February of 1864. He was taken as a POW in August of 1864, was confined at Camp Chase in Ohio and exchanged in March of 1865 at City Point, VA. He took the Oath of Allegiance on April 22, 1865 while in Richmond, VA. The overcoat stayed in the family of Lieutenant Bonn until 2009 when it was sold at auction. Since 2011, the overcoat has resided with the consignor. The double breasted heavy wool overcoat is heather gray with butternut overtones throughout. There are 2 rows of 7 Maryland staff buttons down the front of the coat and 4 more at the tail. All of the 23mm buttons on the front and 1 of the buttons on the tail are backmarked, “CANFIELD. BRO & CO. BALTIMORE”. The 3 other buttons on the tail are backmarked, “WATERBURY BUTTON CO *EXTRA*”, “SCOVILL MF’G CO. WATERBURY” and “EXTRA * QUALITY *”. The 14 button holes on the front are of conventional machine stitched style. The top button is 1" below the collar seam and the bottom button is 1/2" above the waist seam. The rolled type, double thick collar appears to be unlined and is made of 4 separate pieces of cloth and is 3" wide at the front and 3 1/2" wide at the rear. The collar has a single 1/4" gold bullion tape bar on each side approximately 4" long denoting the rank of lieutenant. The overcoat has 2 piece sleeves measuring 6" across at the cuff and 9 1/2" across at the elbow. There is a 3" turned back cuff with a single strand of 1/4" gold bullion tape forming galons that extend from the top of the cuff 9 1/2" up the sleeve. Both sleeves were lined in undyed cotton osnaburg material, however nearly all of the lining of the right sleeve is missing. The skirt of the coat extends approximately 28" down from the waist seam. The tails are split the entire length of the skirt to facilitate wear while on horseback. The pleated tail forms a pocket on either side of the split skirt. Pockets are lined with an undyed cotton osnaburg fabric. The body of the coat is lined in striking red, green, blue and brown plaid wool. There is a slash pocket on the inside left breast with a black edge and an undyed cotton osnaburg bag. There is another larger pocket on the right breast made of the plaid lining material that is unedged and unlined. All Confederate uniforms are rare and exceptionally desirable, however overcoats worn by Confederate soldiers represent some of the scarcest of all uniform items. By their nature, overcoats were worn during the coldest months of the year and were subjected to all types of severe weather and months of storage during warm weather in less than optimal conditions. Also, the scarcity of manufactured goods in the southern states after the Civil War necessitated the repurposing of many military uniform items. These facts combine to greatly limit the survivability of Confederate overcoats and greatcoats. Attesting to the post-war use of this coat, and to adhere to a federal law forbidding the display of items of Confederate affiliation, the quatrefoils on the sleeve and the lieutenant’s rank bars on the collar were carefully removed and stored for many years in the tail pockets of the uniform. Also, there are notable remains of black paint in the recessed areas of many of the buttons, as was required to mask Confederate service. After the uniform was sold by the family, the quatrefoils and rank bars were discovered in the tail pockets and restored to their appropriate positions on the uniform. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a large folder containing copies of documents pertaining to the history of the 1st Maryland Cavalry as well as the service of Lieutenant Samuel Bonn. A copy of Volume 36, No. 1, dated 2012 of North South Trader’s Civil War magazine featuring an article and cover photo of the uniform. CONDITION: the wool body of the coat is in superb condition as compared to most Confederate uniform articles. There are a few scattered threadbare areas as well as expected areas of light mothing. The edges of seams show minor wear and very slight discoloring. Original threads attach the vast majority of buttons to the coat with the remaining buttons likely resewn in the period. The plaid wool lining also shows surprisingly light wear overall with only a few scattered holes and threadbare areas. Galons and rank bars have been reattached in the correct manner likely by one of the museum textile restoration firms. As stated, one of the sleeve linings is nearly completely missing. The other shows wear and staining but remains quite solid. The overall look and visual appeal of the coat is quite stunning and the tailoring is superb. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (02-13997/BF). $30,000-40,000.

CONFEDERATE SHELL JACKET OF HUNTER B. SWAGER, KENTUCKY CAVALRYMAN IN JOHN HUNT MORGANS COMMAND. Hunter B. Swager (1841-1873) entered service into Company H, 1st Kentucky Infantry & later served in additional units in Virginia & Kentucky throughout the war until captured w/ Morgan’s command in August of 1864. He stayed captive as a POW until his release from Camp Douglas, Illinois March of 1865. Swager’s brother, Charles Moore Swager (1842-1871), served in the 1st & 2nd Kentucky Infantry & was wounded multiple times, captured, escaped upon arrival at Camp Douglas, joined the Confederate Secret Service in Canada & participated in the famed St. Albans raid into Vermont. This jacket is not unique as an absolutely identical jacket is seen in an image of Kentuckian Thomas Bronston Collins of F Company, 11th Kentucky Cavalry (also under Morgans command) at the Kentucky Military History Museum & shown in provenance link. Jacket is extremely well made w/ buff cavalry trim & 18 battle beads (same as the Collins jacket) on both sleeves. The jacket is of high quality tailoring w/ well-padded silk blend lining, 9 button faced w/ antebellum 14mm imported buttons w/ applied fouled anchor. There is a unique scalloped cut pocket on left breast & again, identical to that pictured on the Collins coat. Body of coat is made from fine gray wool. Sleeves are lined w/ a soft tan woven linen. Classic Confederate shell jacket w/ 9" bulbous elbows & 5" cuffs, 32" waist which no doubt fit the 5'7" cavalryman quite well. Rarely are Confederate enlisted uniforms found in such remarkable condition & family provenance. A fragment of a tag found in pocket reads “HUNTERS REBEL / COAT HE WORE IN MORGAN COMMAND FOR...”. Unattached accessories: a sm. file of research accompanies this lot. CONDITION: museum quality, fine overall, well above average & in the top few percent of all surviving identified Civil War textiles. Jacket is original & complete, missing 2 buttons, all 36 battle beads intact. Exterior of coat has 3 very sm. (2-3mm) insect holes, light areas of soiling. Buff trim has faded. Linings are complete w/ only minor separation in one sleeve. Cloth covered button for closure of pocket has been re-sewn. (02-14728/JS). $30,000-40,000.

UNIFORM JACKET IDENTIFIED TO JOSEPH STONE OF THE 32ND ALABAMA. This exceptional rarity is 1 of 7 known examples of what is generally termed a Montgomery Depot jacket. This jacket was worn by Joseph Newman Stone who originally enlisted in Company G of the 1st Confederate Infantry in April of 1861. He was promoted to corporal and then appointed regimental musician in February of 1862. After one year of service with the 1st Confederate Infantry, Stone reenlisted with the 32nd Alabama. While serving with the 32nd, he was detailed to the 6th and 9th Tennessee Consolidated Regiment. A year later he joined Buck’s Escort Company of the Mississippi Cavalry as the company bugler. He served with this company until the end of the war. It is possible that Stone received his Montgomery Depot jacket during his stay at the Mobile Hospital while recovering from a musket wound received at Chickamauga. This theory is supported by the fact that Stone penned “Jos. Stone 1863” on the lining of the jacket. It is also possible he received the jacket while his command was stationed near Corinth, Mississippi, subsequent to the Tennessee Campaign concluded early in 1865. Joseph Stone’s jacket is nearly identical to other known Montgomery Depot jackets except that the bottom edge of the jacket has been shortened enough to necessitate the removal of the lowest button and button hole. This would suggest that the standard issue jacket was too long for Stone who may have been of smaller stature. The original buttons were likely wooden as in other known Montgomery Depot jackets. The wooden buttons have been replaced with Eagle “I” buttons of northern manufacture, possibly taken from a Union uniform. The button holes are well made and appear to be sewn with the same gray colored thread used in other Montgomery Depot jackets. The weave is made up of a white cotton warp with a light sheep’s gray color woolen weft. The fabric’s color, and somewhat striped appearance, is a result of the heterogeneous colored fill yarn used at distinct intervals. The weave is 1 woolen yarn over 2 and under 1 cotton warp yarn and 1 cotton warp yarn under 2 and over 1 woolen yarn. The exterior pocket welt falls between what was originally the middle button hole and the one above it. It is likely that Stone added this pocket when the coat was shortened and formed the pocket welt and inner bag from removed material. The jacket does not have a double row of top stitching. Instead there is a single row basting stitch all around, even along the bottom edge where the jacket was shortened. The jacket is constructed with a 6 piece body, 1 piece sleeves and a 1 piece collar. The bottom edge of the back is cut with a noticeable rounded dip at the center. The lining of the jacket is made of an unbleached cotton osnaburg material without an interior pocket. A salient feature of this rare jacket is the fact that Stone penned his name in the lining along with the year “1863”. It has been theorized that Stone received this jacket while recuperating in the hospital in 1863 but it is unlikely the jacket would have lasted through 2 years of hard service. Some experts feel it is more likely Stone received this jacket in January of 1865 after the Tennessee Campaign, and recorded his name and the year of his enlistment in the Mississippi Cavalry as a bugler. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a lg. binder containing copies of service records of Joseph Stone and his brother Charles Stone. The binder further contains detailed information about the uniform and similar Montgomery Depot jackets. A copy of North South Trader’s Civil War Magazine, Vol. 33, No. 4 of 2008 showing the jacket on the front cover with photographs of Joseph Stone and his brother. There is a well written and informative 10 page article on the jacket and the Stone family. CONDITION: as one would expect, Confederate enlisted uniforms from the Civil War have an exceedingly low survival rate. This example is thread bare and heavily worn in several areas but remains astonishingly solid overall. There are no major holes or losses, however areas that would experience wear and friction became threadbare during the jacket’s useful life. The jacket was properly stored and has seen little or no degradation to the material since its retirement from active Confederate service. The replaced eagle “I” buttons are all present and show wear commensurate with use of the jacket. A rare opportunity for the astute collector to obtain one of the few extant Confederate enlisted uniform jackets. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (02-13998/BF). $25,000-35,000

GARDEN, PALMETTO LIGHT ARTILLERY. Hugh Richardson Garden (1840-1910) entered the war April 9, 1861 as an infantryman but by early ’62 had organized & recruited his own company of 150 men to be officially known as the Palmetto Light Artillery. He fought in most major actions of the Army in Northern Virginia: Blackburn’s Ford VA (July 18, 1861), 1st Bull Run VA (July 21, 1861), Rappahannock Station VA (August 23, 1862), 2nd Bull Run VA (August 28-30, 1862), South Mountain VA (Sept. 14, 1862), Sharpsburg VA (Sept. 17, 1862), Fredericksburg VA (Dec. 13, 1862), Gettysburg PA (July 1-3, 1863), Bristoe Campaign (Oct. 9-22, 1863), Mine Run Campaign VA (Nov.-Dec. 1863), The Wilderness VA (May 5-6, 1864), Spotsylvania Court House Va (May 8-21, 1864), North Anna VA (May 23-26, 1864), Cold Harbor VA (June. 1-3, 1864), Petersburg Siege VA (June 1864-Apr. 1865) & Appomattox Court House VA (Apr. 9, 1865). Garden has a long illustrious biography prior to and after the Civil War, he was among the Southern elite and member of the South Carolina aristocracy. After the Civil War Capt. Garden practiced law and later in New York City was active in the newly founded New York chapter of Confederate Veterans. A file accompanies this lot with more in depth biography. This double breasted frock coat is trimmed with red collar, cuffs and edging plus 23 SC state seal buttons. The coat is identified in contemporary ink “H. R. Garden P. L. Art.” (Palmetto Light Artillery) on the inside of the right tail pocket. The original large coat buttons on this frock are back marked “Horstmann Bros. & Allien / NY”, the cuff buttons are Scovill, and these buttons postdate the war, the coat definitely has the style & materials consistent w/ wartime production including large bulbous sleeves 7 3/4” at elbows tapering to 4 3/4” at cuffs. The waist is not cut as narrow as usually seen war time and the tails are slightly shorter than usually seen war time. 3 Braids of quatrefoil on sleeve are consistent with war time production with red cuffs though 3 braids generally represent Colonel. The regulation red faced collar has no rank insignia but it is bordered with bullion trim braid. This is a very difficult coat to date, it has every appearance of being war time with minor tailoring differences as noted and the post war buttons could be later changes. Regardless, this is a stunning artillery frock coat worn by Capt. Hugh Richardson Garden. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: large file telling of Garden’s war record. Also accompanied by a Fonda Thomsen/Textile Preservation Association letter of authenticity. One highlight of Garden’s service was July 3, 1863 when one of his guns and four from the Washington Artillery were the only guns accompanying General Pickett in his famous infantry charge. Garden’s 12 lb. howitzer was disabled in the attack and Capt. Garden personally led a team to recover the gun. CONDITION: very good overall with light mothing, good colors, brown cotton lining attached, white sleeve lining with ticking intact and tight. Signature on tail pocket dark and easily discerned. (02-13595/JS). $20,000-30,000.

This is a rare & possibly unique example of Confederate ingenuity of repurposing regulation Union dbl. breasted overcoat by over dyeing, removing lining & cuffs, changing buttons to Georgia state seals & hard rubber. There is little reason for use of cloth covered Georgia state seal buttons other than to a Confederate soldier. Les Jensen wrote a good 2 page letter that describes & explains his conclusions as to possibility of Confederate usage; “Overcoat, double breasted, made of wool kersey, 2/2 twill, originally sky blue but dyed a dark color, probably black. This was a Federal mounted pattern overcoat, w/ a four-piece body & two-piece sleeves, double breasted w/ a stand & fall collar. It once had the length mounted cape which theoretically extended to the cuffs, but it has been cut off at 19” long at the front. The two top buttons are large size George state seals (GA 203 A.1.), one of which is back marked “W.C. MINTZER PHILA 1861.” The remaining buttons are hard rubber, black, back marked “N.R. Co GOODYEAR’s P=T. 1851”. Every indication that this is an original Civil War Federal mounted overcoat which has been over-dyed, the cuffs removed, the cape cut down, the lining removed & the buttons changed. The original body & sleeve lining is missing, as is the interlining from the collar & any stiffening that was in the button fails. The buttons are of the period, but it is difficult to tell when they were added. Certainly, there is contemporary Civil War evidence for a Confederate practice of dying captured Federal overcoats. At least one contract, for a firm in Richmond exists for “scouring & dyeing” captured clothing. William E. Doster’s “Lincoln & Episodes of the Civil War” (1915), p. 93 notes a Captain Charles Powell, CSA captured near Dumfries, VA in early 1863; “He wore, when captured a dark overcoat, which he said was taken at Dumfries from one of our soldiers. It was originally light blue, like all the soldiers’ overcoats, but was colored by the use of a butternut dye, at a factory in Gordonsville, where this change from federal to Confederate went on.” The overcoat used by the famous TN scout & martyr, Sam Davis, was variously described as Federal, Federal dyed black, homemade, butternut dyed, etc., & was supposedly dyed by his mother. It survives the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville.” UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Les Jensen report of authenticity accompanies. CONDITION: very good overall, supple & sound. (02-13605/JS). $4,000-6,000.

SACKFIELD MACLIN, SAN ANTONIO, TX. This is an interesting field chest no doubt contemporary to Maclin’s days as a U.S. Army paymaster in the late 1850s. The iron bound wood chest measures 38"x20"x20” has an original painted inscription “Major S. Maclin / CSA”, the “CSA” originally was “USA” & the “U” simply painted over w/ a “C”. Major Maclin was stationed w/ the US Army in the pay department in 1861 but he resigned Feb 23 1861. He did have later service in the Confederacy though details are sketchy. It is known that when he resigned, he was holding $30,000 in gold that he allowed to be confiscated by the new Texas Confederate General Twiggs after the War began. The US Govt. held him responsible & seized his property in Michigan since according to contemporary newspaper accounts, he had accepted a commission in the Confederate Army. Inside chest is contained a sm. caped black trimmed postwar jacket w/ a pair of loose embroidered stars of unknown purpose. The chest has a 32x36” tacked on Indian wicker cover w/ red & black southwestern decoration, obtained when he was serving as a CS paymaster in Texas. CONDITION: wooden chest still retains much of its original blue milk paint w/ the normal heavy scuffing & wear on bottom & edges. Iron hardware is complete including latch & lifting handles. Piece of newer red cloth has been glued in the bottom. The wicker top is worn & frayed in areas & has some additional modern tacks holding it in place. The sm. coat is poor w/ missing lining & holes as can be seen in photos. (02-13583/JS). $2,000-3,000.

1) Albert CS81A 22.6mm, “S BUCKLEY BIRMINGHAM”. CONDITION: very good, shank slightly loose & sm. push on back. 2) Albert CS86A, 22.5mm, very rare original cast CSA. CONDITION: very good, few original examples known. (02-13849/JS). $800-1,200.

SACK COAT FOR A CORPORAL OF INFANTRY. Perhaps the most eagerly sought after uniform item of the Civil War is the enlisted 4 button sack coat. These coats were cheaply made of relatively thin material & did not hold up well to field use. They were turned out in untold numbers by various federal contractors. The survival rate of these uniforms was exceptionally low. Those that did not succumb to the rigors of field use were worn after the war by everyday soldiers as a general article of clothing & quickly became little more than rags. To find an original sack coat in this condition is truly reason for celebration for the avid uniform collector. Coat is of thin, navy blue wool w/ a 4 button front having a full complement of brass enlisted eagle buttons. The cuffs have a 1” sewn split at the base but no provision for buttons as is correct. The base of the cuff is lined in gray wool. The sleeves themselves are lined in thin white cotton. The right sleeve lining is stamped w/ “3” above the contractor’s mark which reads, “J. T. MARTIN”. There are other marks below the contractor’s name that are illegible. Another stamped mark, of a different ink, reads, “E” over “2”. John T. Martin was a federal contractor from New York City who produced millions of uniform items for the Union cause including 1,076,700 sack coats from 1862-1865. Light blue, Civil War period corporal stripes have been sewn on each arm and appear to have been there since the War. The lining is of blue/green loosely woven wool correct for this type of coat. The consignor states that the coat was sold by a family from Delaware in the last third of the 20th century. CONDITION: surprisingly, this coat remains exceptionally solid as compared to other examples. There are small areas of moth damage throughout the coat but no extensive holes. The collar has a small loss in the back, likely resulting from field use. The sleeve linings have detached areas but are complete. The lining shares the sm. areas of moth damage seen on the outside of the coat. (02-14670/BF). $13,000-18,000.

CAP”, BELT & SASH & PHOTOS OF LT. COL. JACOB J. STORER. Jacob Jones Storer (1826-1902) was the son of Adm. George Washington Storer, from a very long line of American officers dating back to the Revolutionary War. Offered here is his Lt. Col.’s frock coat, camp cap, belt & sash, a photograph of him wearing this coat in 1864 & other related ephemera. Jacob entered service in the 13th New Hampshire as a major September 23, 1862. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel June 1, 1863 & left service in May 1864 due to disability. His regulation double-breasted frock coat is in beautiful condition retaining its original double border bullion lieut. colonel straps w/ silver oak leaves. Coat has classic Civil War characteristics exhibiting the finest tailoring w/ lg. bulbous elbows, sm. cuffs, superb quilted lining, tail pockets, velvet cuffs & collar. A sm. inked cloth tag is sewn in right sleeve “Col. Storer”. His officer’s sword belt & patent sash have also survived in fine matching condition. His wonderful patriotic “fatigue or smoking hat” is hand knitted red, white & blue w/ fine hand sewn silk liner. A family note states"Worn during Civil War by Jacob Jones Storer - grand-father of Leone". Ephemera includes 3 additional photographs to his wartime one in this uniform, several muster documents as major & Lt. Col. In a November 17, 1863 letter to his father from Ft. Tillinghast, He states in the letter that he does not believe Gen. Butler will move his troops from quarters & they will spend the winter, before possibly a campaign into the Carolinas or the Peninsula of Virginia. There are other documents concerning his estate & his disability from service. Also included is a homemade housewife w/ tag stating it was used by Storer. A most interesting item is a Victorian British Royal patent w/ a 7" wax seal housed in japanned rnd. container attached to the folio vellum document for Jacob’s invention of specialized coal grinding equipment for ship boilers. Family note accompanying the knit hat reads "worn during Civil War by Col. Jacob Jones Storer- Grand-father of Leone". CONDITION: the frock is in fine condition, complete, original, tiny reductions, no major condition issues noted, the 23mm “eagle I” buttons retain virtually all their original gilt, as do the cuff buttons. Velvet collar has loss of some nap, but generally much better than other examples found. Fatigue cap is excellent. Paper all very good, vellum patent & seal are also fine. (02-14733/JS). $7,000-10,000.

PERIOD U.S. MOUNTED RIFLEMAN'S SHELL JACKET. This jacket is one of the true rarities of uniform collecting. These uniforms were originally authorized for the US Mounted Rifle Regiments. They were used by the Mounted Rifles until August 3, 1861 when the Mounted Rifles became the 3rd US Cavalry & were issued yellow trimmed shell jackets. The remaining green trimmed shell jackets were issued to & used by the 1st & 2nd New York Mounted Rifle Regiments during the Civil War until mid 1863 when the 1st & 2nd New York Mounted Rifles were issued 2 button sack coats. This jacket has a dark blue body w/ a rich green trim. There are 11 period small eagle buttons down the front, 2 on each collar & 2 on each cuff. Both pillows on the lower back are intact. Lining is a light blue material which seems to be of cotton & wool. The right sleeve has a size “3” stamp along w/ a manufacturer’s mark that reads, “JOHN BOYLAN NEWARK N.J.” in a rectangle. Sleeves are lined w/ white cotton. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: binder of photos & paperwork collected by consignor. CONDITION: jacket has obviously been worn but is surprisingly solid & free of all but minor moth damage. The lining is threadbare in many areas but is quite solid throughout. Sleeve linings are complete w/ minor staining. (02-14671/BF). $7,000-13,000.

A classic Civil War period Union bummers cap of blue wool w/ a 4 1/2” rise in the front & a 7” rise in the rear. Leather chinstrap w/ dual slides & brass enlisted buttons securing the ends. Heavy leather visor w/ tarred finish. Leather sweatband. Dark polished cotton liner. Dark red crown w/ a white “19”. This example appears to be a private purchase cap. All indications are this is a period bummers cap however it does not confirm to federal contracts. We do not guarantee the age of this item & recommend close inspection prior to bidding. CONDITION: cap shows light wear overall w/ a few moth tracks in the wool body. Chinstrap has flaking & loss of finish. Visor has some minor heat damage. Sweatband shows flaking & very minor separation. (02-14202/BF). $1,000-1,500.

1) M1902 lieutenant’s uniform of the Quartermaster Department of the 69th New York Infantry. This exceptionally attractive uniform is of standard 1902 configuration. It has a double breasted front w/ 9 two piece New York state seal buttons down each side & 4 on the tail. Above the single gold bullion cuff tape are crossed rifles w/ a “69” above & an enameled quartermaster insignia below. Gold bullion braided shoulder knots have silver embroidered bullion “NY” circles attached w/ a light blue background. Bullion collar trim has a light blue center. Uniform is complete w/ black wool dress pants. CONDITION: uniform shows light wear overall w/ minor fraying at the collar & 5 missing buttons on the right front. 2) M1895 lieutenant’s uniform for the infantry. Uniform is of standard M1895 configuration w/ light blue second lieutenants shoulder straps. Uniform has a dark blue wool body w/ black mohair trim. Uniform is complete w/ blue wool dress pants featuring a white infantry stripe down the outside of both legs. CONDITION: uniform is substantially solid w/ scattered moth nips throughout. Shoulder boards show light to moderate wear. Pants show scattered moth damage. 3 & 4) M1902 style enlisted cavalry uniforms for a militia unit. Uniforms feature 10 button single breasted front w/ M1902 buttons. Collar is yellow w/ bullion embroidered “ET” in script. Yellow worsted shoulder knots w/ post M1902 buttons. Yellow aiguillette & yellow worsted galons on sleeve. Front is piped in yellow & tails are highlighted w/ yellow. Blue mounted trousers w/ yellow stripe down the outside of each leg. CONDITION: both uniforms show very light wear. (02-14341/BF). $800-1,200.

This interesting sack coat presents a problem in assigning a date of mfg. because it is not typical of a government issued sack coat of the Civil War. It is possible that it is a state contract or was issued after the war prior to the introduction of the 5 button sack coat. It is also possible that the coat belonged to an early Civil War reenactor or member of the GAR. We encourage interested parties to examine this coat in person. Blue wool coat features a 4 button front w/ original RMDC Scovill general service Civil War buttons down the front. Coat features machine stitching w/ hand stitched reinforcements around the button holes. Coat is lined w/ a brown polished cotton material. Sleeves are lined w/ an off white cotton fabric. The left sleeve has 4 stamped dots likely indicating size. Bottom edge is hemmed. CONDITION: body of coat shows general moderate wear. Cuffs have fraying on the edges. Button holes have been reinforced. Lining has numerous tears particularly around the neck area. Sleeve lining is quite tattered. A fascinating coat worthy of further examination. (02-14200/BF). $800-1,500.

This lot includes a non-regulation red/maroon officer’s waist sash. / A pair of Civil War era cross-stitched suspenders w/ red Moroccan leather button tabs. Suspenders are backed w/ a striped cotton material. Leather sizing straps are intact. 1 Buckle for loop attachment is present. / A white cotton 2 button men’s long sleeve nightshirt. Front has pearl buttons, cuffs have bone buttons. / A pair of cotton knit socks of the Civil War period. / A man’s black hat of the “Phil Sheridan” style w/ a militia cockade eagle on the side. CONDITION: sash shows light overall wear. Suspenders show moderate wear w/ slight staining. Night shirt shows light wear. Socks are a bit discolored w/ some scattered staining. Hat has tears to the body & has been a bit crushed during its lifetime. (02-14203/BF). $500-800.

WILLIAM PORCHER MILES. (S# 11902). This sword is one of a handful made for Confederate officers by the English firm of Henry Wilkinson. Wilkinson’s swords had the reputation being among the best in the world. His swords of different patterns were purchased by soldiers of many countries, including the United States & Confederate States during the Civil War. The Miles presentation sword was delivered in London to Benjamin Franklin Evans, who was in London on behalf of the Confederate Govt. at the time. B. F. Evans is best known being a South Carolina lithographer making Confederate stamps & currency. This sword has unique 2” etched panel of 2 crossed Confederate First National flags w/ 12 stars in circle on each canton. William Porcher Miles was appointed to the First Provisional Confederate Congress in Montgomery where he headed the committee to design the flag for the Confederate States. The design accepted was the Stars & Bars, the same design on the crossed flags that appear on both sides of this sword. The first Confederate flag was hoisted in Montgomery, AL. March 4, 1861. By April, W. P. Miles was back in Charleston on General P. G. T. Beauregard’s staff. After the Battle of Manassas, the newly designed Stars & Bars were found too easily being confused w/ the Stars & Stripes in the smoke of battle; a new flag design was needed. Miles again was involved w/ Beauregard in the design of a new flag for battlefield use only which would soon be adopted that we know today as the St. Andrews cross used by the Army in Northern Virginia and Army of Tennessee. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a large file of research materials accompany sword. CONDITION: very good to fine overall. 32 1/2" Blade retains much of its original luster & polish, 12” etched panels w/ central motifs of crossed flags over Miles. Pierced iron guard of the new pattern English officer sword has iron patina inside guard & gray mottled patina outside. Iron scabbard is overall dark gray w/ pitting. A thin buff leather sword knot is still attached. Shark skin & triple twisted wire grip wrap are complete & fine. (02-13602/JS). $40,000-60,000.

OFFICERS SABER. Overall length: 42 5/8”. Blade length: 34 1/2". This fine example of a College Hill Arsenal produced Confederate cavalry officer’s sword is one of the classics of all Confederate sabers. The arsenal was owned and run by L. T. Cunningham of Nashville, Tennessee & produced several types of swords. This example closely resembles the Nashville Plow Works saber in design. Unlike the Plow Works design, the College Hill saber has a large block letter “C S A” on the underside of the guard & an iron back strap instead of brass. Plain blade w/ a single unstopped fuller. Crudely cast brass guard & knuckle bow featuring a block “C S A” on the underside of the guard. Five branch guard joins the knuckle bow at the midpoint becoming a single branch before entering the pommel. Iron back strap/pommel cap w/ an iron capstan rivet. Brass wire wrapped leather grip. Iron scabbard w/ brass scabbard rings & iron suspension rings. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray, somewhat mottled patina w/ spotty areas of light oxidation particularly near the tip. Guard & knuckle bow have a deep mustard patina w/ sharp details giving the crude casting technique. Back strap/pommel has a dark chocolate patina. Grip leather is about 90%. Wire is complete. Scabbard has a dark overall chocolate patina w/ a few scattered, shallow dents. Brass scabbard rings have a mellow, mustard patina. A fine example of a scarce Tennessee manufactured Confederate saber. (02-14719/BF). $16,000-20,000.

SWORD FROM THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. Overall length: 36 1/2". Blade length: 30 1/2". This Civil War State of Louisiana officer’s sword is one of two known examples of this exceptionally rare pattern. The maker of this sword remains unknown despite extensive research, but is undoubtedly of early war manufacture. On January 26, 1861, Louisiana adopted an Ordinance of Secession in Baton Rouge. This sword, & the other known example, were likely some of the first weapons produced in the South for the fledgling Confederate Army. The blade has a single, shallow, unstopped fuller & is hand engraved over 2/3 of its length w/ various scroll & foliate motifs. The gilded brass hilt features an enormous 6 branch guard containing a trilobed adornment displaying a central medallion of a pelican feeding its young, flanked by 2 other lobes containing a “C” and an “S” respectively. The pelican feeding its young motif has been on the state seal of Louisiana since admission to the Union, a scant 49 days prior to the start of the War of 1812. Opposite the pelican and “C S” is another medallion featuring a sprig of laurel. The inside of the guard is undecorated. The 6 branches join into 3 which subsequently join into a single branch prior to attachment to the pommel. The pommel features a graduated lobed top w/ a base containing 11 stars around the edge. The pommel stars likely allude to the 11 Confederate states in existence as of June 8, 1861 w/ the secession vote of Tennessee. The leather grip is wound w/ twisted brass wire. The accompanying scabbard is of gilded brass mounted leather. All mounts are unadorned except for lineal decoration at the edges. The 2 carrying rings are also of gilded brass. The leather body has a top sewn seam. CONDITION: blade has a light gray finish and the engraving remains quite crisp. Gilded finish on the hilt is approximately 80%. Grip & wire are complete. The leather shows only surface wear. Scabbard mounts retain approximately 60% of their original gilded finish. The leather body remains strong, but shows scattered scuffs & scrapes attesting to its use in the field. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the scarcest & most desirable of all Confederate officer’s swords. (02-14715/BF). $75,000-125,000.

OFFICER’S SWORD BY THOMAS, GRISWOLD & CO. OF NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. Overall length: 37 1/4". Blade length: 30”. This rare & desirable product of Thomas, Griswold & Co. remains one of the most highly sought after of all Confederate edged weapons. Thomas, Griswold & Co. was a prolific producer of arms for the Confederacy and grew out of the dissolution of Hyde & Goodrich in August of 1861. The unprecedented number of arms manufactured by the firm is rendered even more amazing by the fact they were in business for less than a year w/ production being terminated in April of 1862 w/ the capture of New Orleans by Union forces. There are 2 theories as to the castle depicted on the guard of the sword. Some believe it to be a rendition of Fort Sumter, others believe it may be a depiction of Fort Proctor near New Orleans. Fort Proctor was constructed in the 1850s and is sometimes referred to as Fort Beauregard after P.G.T. Beauregard, a famous Confederate general, who oversaw construction of the fort. The blade is etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various foliate & military motifs. One side of the blade features crossed cannons along w/ a spray of arms & flags. The other side has a large gothic style “C. S. “. Gilded brass hilt w/ a down turned guard w/ pierced foliate decoration that includes a central castle motif. The top of the guard is decorated w/ similar foliate forms along w/ 2 large flowers. A single branch knuckle bow divides just before entering the pommel. The stepped ovate pommel is decorated on the lower edge w/ laurel leaves. Wire wrapped leather grip. Gilded brass mounted, leather covered, brass scabbard. Scabbard rings on the top & middle mount are surrounded w/ a simulated beaded motif & support 2 brass suspension rings. Plain brass tip & drag. This scabbard features an interesting & somewhat unique construction technique in that the scabbard body is made of solid brass, as all Thomas, Griswold & Co. swords were, the scabbard was then covered w/ leather between the mounts. This technique yields a much stronger scabbard capable of withstanding extended field use but remaining visually attractive for the officer. CONDITION: the blade exhibits a medium to light gray, slightly mottled patina. The etching remains quite distinct & attractive to the eye. The hilt retains only traces of original gilding but the overall motif remains quite sharp & visually impactful. The leather on the grip generally shows light wear w/ a few high spots being worn through. Wire is complete. Scabbard mounts show traces of original gilded finish coupled w/ a deep, rich, dark mustard patina. The drag has a few scattered, shallow dents. Leather shows expected scuffs & scrapes w/ no major losses. The leather has shrunk slightly from the edges of the mounts revealing the solid brass scabbard beneath. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic swords produced by Thomas, Griswold & Co. of New Orleans. It is estimated that there are fewer than 20 of these swords in existence & the vast majority are in public collections. (02-14716/BF). $75,000-110,000.

Overall length: 42". Blade length: 36". This Confederate saber represents one of the most difficult Confederate cavalry sabers to acquire. Sharp & Hamilton worked in Nashville, TN on the Franklin Turnpike and produced arms for the Confederacy. Sharp & Hamilton rented a building and equipment from A.W. Putnam and the firm was known locally as the Tennessee Plow Works or Putnam’s Plow Factory. After a devastating fire, the building was rebuilt and the company was reformed as the more familiar Nashville Plow Works. This saber represents a product of Sharp & Hamilton prior to the catastrophic fire. Unlike many examples, this saber is marked, “SHARP & HAMILTON” and “NASHVILLE TENN”. Blade has a single unstopped fuller and is marked on the ricasso in a cartouche like stamp, “NASHVILLE TENN / SHARP & HAMILTON”. Cast brass guard with solid teardrop quillon. Iron backstrap and ferrule with leather grip. Iron scabbard with iron throat and drag. Brass ring mounts with iron suspension rings. Scabbard has a wide leaded seam running the length of the scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray mottled patina. The marks at the ricasso can be easily read. Hilt is undamaged. Leather is only slightly flaked. Scabbard is exceptionally solid and even retains a portion of leather hanging strap through the top ring. (02-14529/BF). $15,000-18,000.

Overall length: 26 1/2". Blade length: 19 3/4". An exceptionally rare example of a “C S” marked artillery short sword, possibly manufactured in or around Mobile, Alabama. Few of these pattern swords are known and even fewer are known stamped “C S” on the grip. At the beginning of the Civil War, the South has few armories and few factories capable of producing arms. Several small arms manufacturers began operations across the vast southern landscape. This sword is a product of one of those small southern arms manufacturers that sprang up to fill the needs of the Confederacy. Blade has a slightly raised medial ridge and it narrows sharply near the hilt. The brass guard is marked, “X X X X” and the throat on the scabbard has a corresponding “X X X X” scratched near the top of the throat. The grip has 9 raised ridges and is stamped, “C S” just below the bottom ridge. The pommel is ovoid in form. Brass mounted leather scabbard with a frog stud on the throat. Leather scabbard has 2 incised lines on either edge of the front. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray, somewhat mottled patina. The edge has a few scattered nicks. The hilt has a pleasing mustard brown patina and the “C S” stamp remains quite clear. The frog stud is slightly bent. The scabbard body is very slightly flaked and a bit creased near the drag. This sword represents one of the finest examples we have seen and is accompanied by the finest condition scabbard we have encountered. (02-14528/BF). $12,000-15,000.

CATHERINE’S FORGE IN FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA. Overall length: 26 3/4". Blade length: 21”. A superior example of one of the most recognizable of Confederate edged weapons emblazoned w/ “C S N.” on the pommel. These cutlasses were made by Charles Wellford at Catherine’s Furnace in Fredericksburg, Virginia. They were delivered to Richmond as early as the summer of 1861 & issued to various Confederate vessels. Plain blade has a central medial ridge w/ typical forging flaws near the center of 1 side. Solid brass hilt resembling that of the M1841 US Naval cutlass features a fully formed guard & drop quillon. The inside of the guard is stamped, “I I I” & “V”. The fish scale grip has no rivets & is topped by a flattened ovoid globular pommel. The front of the pommel is debossed, “C S N.”. The reverse has a diagonally oriented fouled anchor. Leather scabbard w/ decorated brass frog stud button. This example has its exceptionally rare original frog of stitched heavy cotton canvas fabric faced on the lower half w/ thick bridle leather. CONDITION: this is certainly one of the finest known, if not the finest, examples of the Catherine’s Furnace cutlass. The blade has a light gray finish. The hilt has a very pleasing overall mustard patina. The scabbard remains quite solid w/ superficial scuffs & scrapes. Frog has minor flaking to the leather & the cotton canvas is brown in color. (02-14718/BF). $9,000-13,000.

BY BOYLE & GAMBLE OF RICHMOND VIRGINIA. Overall length: 37". Blade length: 30 7/8". Blade features an unstopped fuller & is etched throughout 2/3 of its length w/ a Confederate battle flag, the letters “CSA”, flags, trophies & foliate motifs. Coppery brass hilt has a “CS” w/ star cast in the guard w/ the standard ear of corn to the left as viewed. Somewhat crudely cast pommel & knucklebow. Single wire wrapped leather grip. Coppery brass mounted leather scabbard w/ 2 ring suspension. Scabbard has correct & original mts. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray patina w/ faint scattered mottling. The etching is a bit light & can be seen best in raking light. Hilt is tight. Details on hilt are crude but quite strong. Grip shows minor scuffing only & appears to be near 100% complete. Scabbard mts. show expected tarnish w/ minimum shallow dents. Scabbard body is worn & a bit flaked but remains quite solid & even a bit pliable. An extremely fine example of one of the best known Confederate staff & field swords by one of the South’s most accomplished & prolific makers. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (02-14004/BF). $8,000-11,000

Overall length: 26 1/4". Blade length: 20 3/4". In late January of 1861, Louisiana seceded from the Union & Ferdinand & Francis Cook established an armory located at 1 Canal Street in New Orleans. The first arms contract for Cook & Brother w/ the Confederacy was written on April 1, 1862. Cook & Brother became one of the largest arms manufacturers in the Confederacy but had to flee New Orleans ahead of Union troops. The firm was reestablished in Athens, Georgia where the company remained until war’s end. Cook & Brother employed 400 workers during their peak production period & formed the “Armory Guard”, a militia unit that fought for the Confederacy. Ferdinand Cook was killed while leading the guard in battle during 1864. The Cook & Brother cutlass was patterned after the popular US M1841 naval cutlass. This example also includes a rare original Cook & Brother scabbard seldom found w/ this rare cutlass. The blade has a slightly raised medial ridge & a solid brass hilt. The hilt features a lg. handguard common to naval cutlasses. The inside of the guard is stamped, “COOK & BROTHER”. Fish scale style grip & ovoid pommel. Brass mounted leather scabbard w/ frog stud on throat. CONDITION: blade has a light to medium gray patina w/ scattered small areas of darker oxidation. The hilt has a deep mustard brown patina. Cook & Brother mark is quite clear. Scabbard mounts have a dark patina. Scabbard body shows noticeable flaking but remains exceedingly solid & strong. (02-14531/BF). $7,000-9,000.

Probably a product of Hammond Marshall, Atlanta Georgia but Kraft, Goldschmidt & Kraft (KG&K) of Columbia, SC made almost identical sabers. Regardless of maker, this is a fine example of the classic wood scabbard sword showing great ingenuity for southern manufacturers utilizing materials at hand when iron for scabbards was difficult to obtain. Needless to say, the scabbard were quite fragile & shatter easily, this is a great example w/ a complete original & sound scabbard. CONDITION: 34.75” slightly curved unstopped fuller blade is gray w/ scattered areas of staining & pitting. Single iron wire wrap is complete, tightly wrapped trapping tiny remnants of original leather on carved wooden grip w/ dark hand worn patina. Scabbard is sound & solid w/ scattered cosmetic scratches & dents. Sheet iron mounts retain most of their original black japanned finish. Hilt & ring mounts have mixed light-medium mustard patina. (02-14521/JS). $7,000-9,000.

VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY CAVALRY SABER ALTERED FOR CIVIL WAR. Beautiful example of the 1st model Virginia Manufactory cavalry saber made in Richmond Virginia just prior to the War of 1812 & then altered for modern light cavalry use just prior to the Civil War by Ames on contract to the state of Virginia. Alteration consists of shortening & slenderizing blade, substituting a brass mounted light cavalry iron scabbard. Markings on spine of blade are crisp “1’ VA REGT”. Regimentally marked 1st models in fine condition are rarely seen. CONDITION: very good to fine overall. Blade overall bright gray w/ scattered staining & pitting, crisp regimental markings. Hilt & scabbard have iron patina, brass mounts have a dark chocolate patina. Retains most of its original leather. (02-14523/JS). $5,000-6,000.

CIRCA 1820. Fine stirrup hilt cavalry saber made by Nathan Starr, Middletown, Connecticut. 33.75” curved flat blade marked: "P/ HHP/ N. STARR" on ricasso & “S. CAROLINA” stamped horizontally on opposite side. Southern states marked antebellum arms are all very scarce this is an excellent example of a rarely seen sword in beautiful condition. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is gray overall w/ areas of luster, light staining & pitting, crisp inspector & “S. CAROLINA” markings. Scabbard & hilt have iron patina & scabbard retains much of its japanned finish. Grip retains most of its leather. (02-14522/JS). $5,000-7,000.

This is a nice example of a saber most likely made by Louis Haiman of Columbus, Georgia. The sword has typical features seen w/ his products such as long tapered unstopped fuller, single iron wire wrap, soldered lap seamed scabbard w/ soldered throat & drag, brass mounts w/ lg. iron rings. CONDITION: very good overall, 36" blade is overall brown/gray w/ pitting. Scabbard body has brown iron patina & is especially nice, still retaining original soldered throat collar. Leather protective washer is replaced, oil cloth grip & iron wire wrap are sound w/ wear at high areas. (02-14596/JS). $4,000-5,000.

SWORD. Overall length: 25 1/4". Blade length: 19". This scarce artillery short sword was mfg. in Richmond, VA for the Confederate forces by Boyle, Gamble & McFee. It was patterned directly after the US M1832 artillery short sword. It is quite rare indeed to find these with an original Boyle, Gamble & McFee scabbard intact. The somewhat elliptical blade has a sm. central fuller on each side. Solid brass hilt that includes a crossguard with lobed ends, ribbed grip and ovoid pommel. Brass mounted leather scabbard features a frog button on the throat and triangular tip over a black leather body. CONDITION: blade shows a light gray patina with scattered small spots of light oxidation. The edge has several noticeable nicks and the tip has a slight bend. The entire hilt has a pleasing mustard brown patina and other than normal wear, shows no damage. Scabbard body has a few sm. losses from flaking but remains amazingly solid. The mounts have a very pleasing mustard brown patina. Frog stud is slightly bent. (02-14530/BF). $3,500-5,000.

FOR CIVIL WAR USE. This is a beautiful example of 2nd model Virginia Manufactory, Richmond, VA saber alteration of slenderizing blade (34”) & remounting in light brass mounted scabbard for modern light cavalry warfare. Unmarked other than an inspector “O” stamped on ricasso. This exact sword is pictured on page 551 “American Swords and Sword Making” by Richard Bezdek” p. 551. CONDITION: very good overall. Gray blade w/ sharpening, iron patina to hilt & scabbard, scabbard retains much of its original black japanned finish, grip retains most of its original leather wrap. PROVENANCE: ex-Charles Radcliffe Collection. (02-14524/JS). $3,000-5,000.

DOUGLAS, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. 32" Quill back blade "UNITED STATES DRAGOONS" & no other discernable markings. Ames mfg. marks have been removed, as has date. The sword was re-hilted during its time of use utilizing B. Douglas pommel & grip. Sword retains a tied sword knot. CONDITION: very good overall. Blade is overall gray w/ scattered staining & pitting. "UNITED STATES DRAGOONS" is well discerned. Scabbard retains most of an old black paint. Brass hilt & pommel have a matching olive patina. Grip leather dry & chipped. PROVENANCE: ex Donald A. Armstrong collection, Atlanta, GA of Dragoon sabers. (02-14597/JS). $3,000-4,000.

The maker of this rare & unusual Confederate cutlass is unknown, but at least 1 other is known of similar configuration. Measures 25” overall w/ a 20 3/4” blade, 1 1/8” & 1/4” thick. Cutlass is retained in a brass mounted scabbard originally made for saber bayonet. Sword & scabbard fit fairly well. A canvas belt is attached to the scabbard throat & no doubt appears original to its time of use. Knotting is reminiscent of repairs done by sailors which further substantiates potential use as a Naval cutlass. CONDITION: very good overall, single fullered blade has overall dark gray mottled patina w/ old sharpening, solid cast grasp concentric ring grip & D-guard have some play due to loss of protective washer, mixed olive/chocolate patina, scabbard is sound retaining much of its original black surface w/ scuffing, scabbard mts. have mixed olive/mustard patinas. (02-13584/JS). $3,000-4,000.

HILT. Sword measures 35" overall w/ 29 3/4" blade w/ numerous laminated flaws & unstopped fuller. This pattern Confederate staff was probably first made by Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, VA w/ CS & Star in a wreath w/ tobacco leaf & laurel decoration. Other makers who copied this unique Confederate pattern include Douglas of Columbia, SC & Froelich of NC, but this is one of several variants that are unknown as to manufacturer. Distinctive features of this particular unknown maker include smaller block letter “CS” & the plain unadorned pommel cap. CONDITION: good overall, blade is overall cleaned w/ pitting, old sharpening. Grip has rewrapped restoration. There is an apparent contemporary lead solder repair between knuckle bow & pommel. Brass hilt has a mixed olive/mustard patina. The scabbard is sound & solid w/ restored brass mts. (02-13594/JS). $3,000-4,000.

PRESENTED TO LT. COL. J.J. TURNER OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. Overall length: 39 3/4". Blade length: 32”. A fine example of a standard British P1845 infantry officer’s saber w/ brass scabbard, white buff knot & white buff belt. Single fullered blade has a slightly raised medial ridge below the fuller. Blade is etched over the first half of the blade w/ foliate motifs along w/ a crowned “VR”. Blade is etched at the ricasso, “HENRY WILKINSON PALL MALL LONDON”. Gilded brass hilt featuring a pierced guard w/ a crowned “VR”. Inside guard folds down to facilitate wearing close to the body. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Lg. white buff sword knot. Brass scabbard is engraved between the mounts, “Presented to Lt. Col. J. J. Turner C S A 1862 by Friends”. We were able to find a Lt. Col. J.J. Turner commanding the Tenth & Thirtieth Tennessee Infantry. There is a white buff belt attached w/ original saber hangers. Buckle would have originally been a snake type example but the snake has been lost & replaced w/ a plain S type hook. A very interesting & possibly intensely historic sword worthy of time & research. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray cleaned finish w/ areas of cleaned pitting particularly near the tip. The extreme tip of the sword is missing. Etching is quite clear. Hilt retains 70% of original gilded finish. Knot is worn but quite solid. Scabbard has a few superficial shallow dents but no notable damage. Engraved presentation is clear. Belt & hangers are reasonably pliable & remain quite solid. (02-14196/BF). $2,000-3,000.

Very fine example of popular cruciform guard, knight’s head pommel, spread wing eagle cross guard made by Ames, Chicopee Massachusetts. This sword is often seen in prewar or early war photographs of American militia officers both North and South. This example has survived in beautiful, unmolested condition retaining most of its original gold plating & frosty etched blade. CONDITION: fine overall, solid brass engraved scabbard, cross guard, & pommel retain 90% plus original gilt. 31.5” double-edged blade retains virtually all of its original frost luster w/ crisp patriotic panels. Fluted bone grip has ivory patina. (02-14527/JS). $2,000-3,000.

1) UNMARKED S&K TYPE 1 SABER. 36.25” Blade w/ faked “COLUMBIA, SC” stamped on ricasso & fake inspector initials on pommel. CONDITION: very fine overall, blade is lustrous retaining most original polish, grip retains 95% plus original other w/ complete type twisted wire. Import scabbard is gray w/ scattered staining & pitting. Hilt & pommel have light to medium mustard patina. (02-14673/JS). 2) “HORSTMANN / & SONS / PHILADELPHIA” stamped 36” blade. CONDITION: very good overall, blade retains most of its original polish & luster, minor staining & pinprick pitting. Grip retains complete leather grip & twisted wire wrap. Scabbard is sound, iron patina. Hilt & pommel have a medium mustard patina, appears re-peened. (02-14674/JS). $2,000-3,000.

SCABBARD. Standard Civil war model 1860 light cavalry saber w/ 35 1/2" blade marked on ricasso w/ a single cryptic character of unknown manufacture. Housed in brass mounted lap seam Confederate scabbard, no doubt contract by Louis Froelich at his Confederate States Armory at Kenansville, North Carolina. CONDITION: good to very good overall. Hilt has old polish & varnish giving varnished areas a gilded look. Grip retains 90% of its original leather wrap & complete twisted wire. Blade is overall gray w/ areas of staining & rust. Scabbard is sound & complete w/ several dents. Thin iron blade drag shows wear. Brass mts. & throat have medium mustard patina. Throat is missing 1 of its pewter pins. Scabbard overall iron patina w/ remnants of original black surface. (02-13604/JS). $1,500-2,000.

36” Blade, William Glaze had contract w/ the state of South Carolina for cavalry sabers in the early 1850s & this is one of the swords he supplied. The sword is correct S&K type 1 model 1840 heavy cavalry saber marked “Columbia S.C.”. Most of the sabers saw service in the South Carolina cavalry during the war. CONDITION: good to very good overall, blade is gray/brown, stained & pitted, marking is only partially discernible. Grip is better than average retaining most original leather & wire, worn through in high places showing cord under wrap. The accompanying iron scabbard w/ 2-pinned throat fits well, w/ iron patina. (02-14251/JS). $1,400-1,800.

This sword in near relic condition has good discernible "Columbia SC" marking on ricasso in the proper broken dies. Saber was made by Schnitzler & Kirschbaum of Solingen, Germany. All palmetto cavalries known are early S&K sabers w/ distinctive short ricasso, single stud throat fastener & ending ridge lines at quillon. All swords of this pattern are scarce, there are numerous fakes, but this example is unquestionably original in every regard. CONDITION: very good for a relic. 36" Blade is dark & pitted, but "Columbia SC" markings are correct & discernible. Wood grip is weathered, lacks its cord, leather & wire wrap. Hilt has braised repair in middle of knuckle bow at junction of the branches. Missing protective washer & a partial set of inspector initials can be seen on guard & abutting blade. Scabbard is pitted overall, especially at drag where there is an approx. 1" hole, but scabbard still fits sword adequately. (02-13603/JS). $1,000-1,200.

Overall length: 24 3/4". Blade length: 18 3/4". Blade exhibits a central fuller. Hilt is solid cast brass w/ fish scale grip. There are no rivets in the grip. Pommel is plain & void of impressed eagles. No scabbard. CONDITION: the excavated blade is very dark & pitted but remains solid. The hilt has a very dark brown excavated patina. (02-14195-1/BF). $600-800.

15” Overall, 9.5” clip point blade, 1 5/8” wide, .2” thick, 3.5” brass rounded ends cross guard. Knife is maker marked: “BURGER & BROTHERS” in arc above “RICHMOND VA” in larger separate straight die. As noted in “Confederate Bowie Knives” by Melton, Phillips, & Sexton “Burger & Bros, "camp" bowie is the most seldom encountered variety today, not because it was made in few numbers, but because of an extremely high attrition rate from postwar use. This size knife was handy for just about anything…” This variety of “RICHMOND VA” marking was not available when the book was published, but it is absolutely original. The blade exhibits a spine bevel that extends link the blade almost to guard which is only seen by this particular manufacturer. The flat wood slab grips are retained by 2 brass & one iron pin, which is different than the rounded slab seen most often. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is overall gray w/ scattered staining & light pitting, marking is mostly discernible though the 1st letter in each line is weak. Cross guard has been cleaned & has a light mustard patina, wood grips are well fit w/ remnants of varnish. (02-14526/JS). $8,000-12,000.

ORIGINAL SHEATH. 16.5” Overall, 12” relief ground clip point blade, .25” thick. This extremely well made & preserved Confederate knife has bone slab grips, each retained by 3 large iron pins. The guard is elegantly shaped w/ well-formed knobbed quillon. Original sheath made by sewn & riveted brown reinforced leather w/ leather toe & integral leather belt loop. It would be difficult to find a better classic Confederate D-guard made by a gifted Southern craftsman in all aspects of manufacturer that has survived in such beautiful condition. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, blade is overall gray w/ staining & light pitting, guard has smooth iron patina. Grips are well fit w/ hand worn patina. Sheath is complete, sound, solid & retains much of its original polished surface. (02-14543/JS). $6,000-8,000.

BROTHER, COMPANY F, 2ND ALABAMA CAVALRY, MADE BY LEWIS CRENSHAW, HOPE HULL, ALA. This famous knife was made in Hope Hull, Alabama in the early Civil War. Three other examples are known & at least one has family descent of Shackleford family. George Washington Shackleford (1827-67), Joseph Shackleford (1835-1902), Madison Shackleford (1838-1905), & brother-in-law Bill Allen (1824-1864, killed in Atlanta) are all thought to have carried these knives 4 knives. All were members of Co. F, 2nd Alabama cavalry. This knife is pictured & described on page 172 of Confederate Bowie Knives, Melton, Phillips, & Sexton, 2012: “There is a beauty in the simple lines of this knife. Nothing fancy or extra, but everything was done well w/ a precise fit.” This massive knife is 20.75? long w/ a 15.75? spear-point blade, 2” wide w/ 7” sharpened top edge, 5” iron crossguard. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard’s hand drawn display card. PROVENANCE: Lewis Crenshaw, blacksmith, Hope Hull, AL, 1861; James F. Shackleford, Trussville, AL; Jim Blackburn Collection; Lifelong collection of Roger Ballard. CONDITION: very good overall w/ scattered staining & pitting. Oak slab grips retain a hand worn patina. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (02-14710/JS). $6,000-7,000.

18.5” Overall, massive 13.5” clip point, 2.75” wide, .25” thick at ricasso. This is among the largest fighting knife I have ever encountered. The skill & manufacture ranks among the best American primitive knives. The blade is beautifully flat ground w/ 6" sharpened false edge. The upswept point is not a typical Confederate feature & the only American knife reminiscent to me is another large iron mounted bowie pictured as knife #1 from Robert Abels collection “Classic American Bowie Knives” which was thought made in Texas. The grip is finely checkered horn. Blade is stabilized by 2 square projections at top of blade piercing “C” shaped iron cross guard. The round iron pommel is retained by an octagonal handmade nut. There is an additional whole & the pommel which possibly originally had a lanyard ring stud. This knife was just recently purchased from a Pasadena pawnshop which buyer stated was pawned by descendent of the Buffalo soldier. CONDITION: very good overall, blade overall is gray w/ scattered staining & pin prick pitting. Blade is still quite sharp w/ few small nicks in cutting edge. Iron pommel, cross guard, & ferrule have remnants of black paint or japanning. The ferrule’s soldered joint is broken ferrule is loose. Horn grip has 2 hairline cracks w/ hand worn patina. (02-14545/JS). $4,000-5,000

Overall length: 20 1/4". Blade length: 13 7/8”. Plain, massive, nearly 2” wide blade has a 2 3/4" false edge at the clipped point. The iron D guard hilt was made by attaching the knuckle bow to the crossguard by peening over a round pin extending from the end of the crossguard. The pommel cap is formed by the end of the knuckle bow. The knife has a 2 piece bone grip secured by 3 iron pins on either side. Leather scabbard w/ coin silver throat & tip. The bottom edge of the throat & top edge of the tip have an undulating edge & a pierced circle in the center of each side. The throat has a frog stud button & the extreme tip has what appears to be 2 stacked ovoid disks as a finial. Scabbard body has tooled linear decoration & a stitched center seam. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray mottled patina. Hilt has a general dark patina. Bone grips have acquired a pleasing cream color & show minimal age cracks. Silver mounts on the scabbard have a few tiny dents & have acquired a pleasing tarnish. Scabbard body has scuffs & scrapes but remains remarkably solid & undamaged. (02-14717/BF). $4,000-5,000.

POINT D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE. When photographing knives for “Confederate Bowie Knives, 2012” only 6 or 7 examples of this clip point bowie could be identified whereas hundreds of the standard dbl. edge cutlasses are known. This exact knife is shown on pg 78 of 2012 text "Confederate Bowie Knives" misidentified as NC product. This is a fine classic example once thought made by Louis Froelich at his Confederate States Armory in Kenansville, NC. Discover of an example maker marked "Burger & Brothers Richmond, VA" confirms these are products of Richmond, VA, Maker - Burger. Accompanying research file substantiates that his is a product of Richmond maker Burger & Bros. This example conforms to the other few examples measuring 20” overall w/ 14 3/4” clip point blade, 1 5/8” wide, 1/4” thick & fine beveling on portions of top edge. One piece wood grip has flattened sides seen on other examples. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: research file as noted above. CONDITION: good to very good overall; blade shows old sharpening & mottled dark gray/brown patina w/ pitting, guard has matching iron patina & wood grip has hand worn patina. (02-13596/JS). $4,000-6,000.

BOWIE KNIFE, PICTURED IN “CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIVES”. Pictured on page 236 of Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips & Sexton, 2012. “This sleek knife has a full tang and saber ground blade”, 19 3/8” overall, 15.5 inch, .25” heavy thick blade. Two well patinaed bone slabs attached w/ 3 iron pins to grip. This knife was one of Roger’s favorites purchased from the well-known late collector & dealer Sonny Neville. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: accompanied by Mr. Ballard’s hand-drawn card. CONDITION: very good overall, iron patina, numerous dents and dings on top edge, scattered next to cutting edge, vertical hairline crack in cutting edge. Have hand worn patina w/ several cracks. This is a fine survivor that whistles Dixie. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (02-14711/JS). $3,000-3,500.

OF COOK & BROTHER OF NEW ORLEANS. This is a very fine example of a classic Confederate bowie made w/ 2 unfinished brass muzzle rings, well finished rosewood grip, 12 1/2” clip point blade & original brass mounted sheath. Norm Flayderman in his monumental text “The Bowie Knife” “the only mention of the term “Bowie-Bayonet” in literature leading up to the Civil War is made by U.S. admiral John Dahlgren who coined the term for his knife used on a navy rifle". His lesser known brother Confederate General Charles Dahlgren notes in early war telegrams that he wishes “Bowie knives put on guns, Cook in New Orleans can do it” & in a second telegram a few days later he wishes the bowie knives not get put on guns. This explains the reason for such variation in the “muzzle rings” or lack of muzzle rings plus filed muzzle rings. Rosewood is never seen on Confederate weapons w/ the exception of this genre of bowie. New Orleans is well known however for the use of rosewood, antebellum bowies & surgical tools. The use of “punch marks” & pins to secure scabbard mts. is also seen in marked Cook cutlass scabbards. It would be difficult to find a better complete example of this Confederate bowie. CONDITION: very good to fine overall; blade is gray/bright w/ light staining, brass mts. to grip & sheath have mixed dark mustard patina, leather sheath body is sound & solid retaining most of its original finish w/ scuffing & chipping, original 4” sewn belt loop is complete but broken at one end, sheath mts. are punched & pinned; missing 4 pins. (02-13591/JS). $3,000-4,000.

BOWIE WITH BONE GRIP. 18.5” Overall, 13.25” clip point blade w/ lots of heft, 1.65 inches wide & about a quarter inch thick. This knife was found in northern Alabama. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: accompanied by hand-drawn card by Mr. Ballard. CONDITION: good overall, iron patina w/ heavy pitting, bone grip is weathered & has glued repair to crack. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (02-14712/JS). $2,000-3,000.

WOOD SHEATH. This lg. Confederate knife like so many others, had one purpose “to kill Yankees”. Measures 18” overall w/ 13 1/4” dbl. edged blade measuring 1 3/4” wide & 1/4” thick w/ central spine. Blade is nicely filed to very sharp edges. Guard is simple & practical, being made from a single piece of tapered wood w/ 2 lg. iron ferrules & 3” oval iron cross guard. Sheath is classic Confederate design being made w/ 2 pieces of fitted wood nailed along edges plus a leather cover w/ integral cut belt loop which is still intact. There are 3 lg. script initials scratched into leather cover “R S W”, below initials there is indiscernible script. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is overall dark gray still showing tool marks & retains fairly sharp edges. Ferrules & cross guard have matching iron patinas, wood sheath is chipped w/ several reductions at top & missing throat, surface of leather sheath cover is much better than normally found. PROVENANCE: ex-Collection of Wayne McNeese. (02-13588/JS). $2,000-3,000.

WILKES BOOTH CARRIED AT FORD’S THEATER WHEN HE KILLED LINCOLN. This is a superior example of the large 15” overall “Rio Grande Camp Knife” w/ 10” blade marked “William Jackson / Sheath Island Works / Sheffield”. The original John Wilkes Booth knife hangs in the National Park Service Museum at Ford’s theater today. This was a popular antebellum knife that is not particularly rare except in superior condition like this example w/ crisp markings & original sheath. Most survivors saw hard use losing blade form from repeated sharpening. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: accompanied by hand-drawn card by Mr. Ballard. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is overall gray/bright w/ areas of staining & pitting, several dents in top edge, markings all discernible especially “RIO GRANDE CAMP KNIFE” which is crisp. Pinned horn slab grips each have large chip at pommel, one side has about 1” replacement. German silver cross guard has slight bend & has matching patina to escutcheon & scabbard throat, German silver tip is missing. Original cardboard sheath has only traces of its thin decorated leather veneer. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (02-14713/JS). $2,000-2,500.

15.5" Overall, 11” clip point blade, 3.5” sharp & false edge, polished bone grip w/ brass ferrule & lozenge -shaped cross guard, well fit brown leather sheath. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: accompanied by hand-drawn card by Mr. Ballard. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is overall gray/bright w/ staining & light pitting, carved bone grip w/ 2 carved flats at top has hand worn patina, she is missing some belt loop w/ bins & folds near tip. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (02-14714/JS). $800-1,200.

Overall length: 18 1/2". Blade length: 12 1/2". Blade width: 3 1/8". Plain oversized bowie shaped blade marked at the ricasso, “PAT. APL’D FOR / DENTSPIY N.Y. / 1873”. Heavy brass crossguard. 2 Piece ivory grips of certifiable antique ivory w/ finger ridges. Original leather belt scabbard w/ sewn edges & brass tack decoration. CONDITION: knife shows light wear overall w/ a light gray finish on the blade. Grips show wear & minor discoloration w/ scattered drying cracks. Scabbard shows minor crazing & is missing 1 tack. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13833-1/BF). $700-1,000.

Overall length: 18 3/4". Blade length: 12". A scarce example of an Irish made bowie knife by James Thompson of 9 Nassau Street in Dublin, Ireland. This knife was likely made around 1850. Unfullered blade w/ a 4 1/2" false edge at the top. Marked at the ricasso, “JAMES THOMPSON 9 N(ASSAU) (S)T DUBLIN”. Nickel silver, double cloverleaf guard. 2 Piece serrated ebony grip w/ 5 sm. rivets on each side & a lanyard hole at the top. German silver mounted leather scabbard w/ 1 3/4" brass repair at the tip. CONDITION: blade has been heavily sharpened & has several nicks on the edge. Crossguard & grip show light wear. Scabbard mounts show notable verdigris. Scabbard leather & underlying paperboard have deteriorated greatly but are not separated. (02-14610/BF). $500-800.

Overall length: 98 1/4". An exceptionally nice specimen of the well known Confederate Richmond Pike. Full length, uncut, original wooden haft w/ 7" iron base intact. Elliptical medial ridge blade measures 12" in length. There is a 1 3/4" collar & the ears extend 18 1/4" down the shaft of the pike. There are 6 screws on each of the 2 ears & the collar has a raised ring at the top. CONDITION: a very nice example w/ no notable damage or major issues. (02-14236/BF). $1,000-1,500.

FLANK HOWITZER W/ BRONZE PRESENTATION PLAQUE. This fine cannon marked “JRA / TF” (Joseph Reid Anderson/Tredegar Foundry) is dated 1858, Registry No. 24, Rimbase #994, weighing 1,485 lbs., inspected “BH” (Benjamin Huger). These impressive guns were deployed at coastal Forts. This pattern was made from the late 1840’s through the Civil War by several manufacturers. Tredegar made only 25 guns all delivered in 1858, this example being the next to last manufactured, delivered June 25, 1858. The inspector Benjamin Huger went on to be a Confederate General. The cannon made in VA are no doubt the rarest and most historic, especially this example which the War Department gave to the Soldiers and Sailors Monumental Association of Lycoming County, PA. We may never be able to identify the Fort this gun was used at during the War, but we can trace it back over one hundred years as to where it has been. We have never seen another cannon in private hands with such a wonderful bronze presentation plaque as this. CONDITION: very good overall, iron patina, black paint, markings mostly discernable though very light on muzzle facing. Registry # second digit is not discernable but based on sequence of foundry #'s, registry # has to be 24. Well patinaed bronze plaque is missing several pins but is intact and fits barrel well. PROVENANCE: mfg. 1858 at Tredegar Foundry, Richmond, VA. Reno GAR Post #64. Williamsport, PA. 1904; Arthur Auction, Hughesville, PA May 12, 2007; Civil War Preservations 2008. (02-13576/JS). $30,000-50,000.

Cal. 45-70. S# 1004. Bbl. 31”. A full scale, functional reproduction of the well known 1883 Battery Gun. These guns boasted a large round brass receiver w/ an exposed 10 bbl. cluster. This gun wears heavy duty circular name plate w/ the original Gatling nomenclature, directly behind the feed mechanism that reads “GATLING’S BATTERY GUN / PAT. NOV 4. 1862 / MAY 9. 1865 / FEB 28. 1871 / APR 9. 1872 / MADE BY COLT’S PT. FIRE ARMS / MFG CO / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” Running parallel w/ the bbl. cluster are 2 steel frame rails on either side. Right side of receiver rail marked "Thunder Valley Machine Co. Clinton, Ohio. SN 1004 (4 of 6)". The feed mechanism is the circular Accles positive feed device, & is often referred to as a 100 round magazine though it is not uncommon for them to hold any capacity between 99-104 rounds, (we are uncertain of the capacity on this gun). The gun is mounted on a large tripod w/ 32" legs, positioning itself 28" off the ground at the pedestal. Bottom of legs include integral 7.5" diameter pad for stability. Though it is not identical to the original Colt offering, this appears to be a well made, functional Gatling that would find itself a centerpiece in a collection or on the firing line. MAGS: 1 Accles power feed drum. CONDITION: both mechanically & aesthetically, this appears to be in good condition, possibly only having been fired very lightly; the mechanism has been updated to address original weak points. Internals, including bolts & gearing inspected & oiled, fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand, utilizing snap caps, bores retain very good rifling. (20-460/JZ). MODERN. $17,000-20,000.

Cal. 45-70. S# 11782-0001. Bbls. 31.75" An iconic Gatling gun repro from Thunder Valley based on the original Colt 1872 variant. The familiar 10 bbl. cluster in the iconic brass receiver is augmented w/ steel receiver rails & mounted on an attractive wooden carriage. Carriage wheels w/ wooden spokes & steel banded, measure a whopping 53" in height. Green spokes & wheels w/ dark stained wood construction. The pedestal height when mounted is 36" off the ground. Carriage is 8' long from wheel to hitch. This particular model utilizes a Bruce feed mechanism. This gun, like the early originals employs an interesting oscillating traversing mechanism which causes the gun to gently sweep the impact area, maximizing hit potential. The intended target area is adj. by a few degrees & the elevation mechanism is micro adj. by the operator. The top of the brass receiver has affixed a brass nameplate bearing original style markings including “GATLING’S BATTERY GUN” above block of patent dates & below “MADE BY COLT’S PT. FIRE ARMS MFG CO HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. Left side of brass receiver has a sm. inlet marked “SERIAL NUMBER 11782-0001”. Right side of brass receiver has milled flat surface bearing the following: “MANUFACTURED BY / THUNDER VALLEY MACHINE COMPANY INC. / P.O. BOX 192, 7700. S. SIXTH AVE. / CLINTON, OHIO 44216 U.S.A.” Steel receiver rail on right side also marked w/ S# & triangle proof mark, indicating Suchka manufacture. Elevation adj. rear sight post & coinciding front blade are mounted on the right side of the mechanism so as not to interfere w/ any feed device. This unique Gatling variant had an unusually slow cyclic rate, even for guns of this nature, firing 1 rd. approx.. every 3/4 turn of the crank (slightly faster than a 1:1 ratio). An interesting feature of this model is a lockout/safety device which deactivates the firing mechanism when used for static display. MAGS: 1 Bruce feed mechanism. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: steel tripod that can be utilized for firing in place of the carriage mount. Correctly scaled, 32" legs offer the pedestal height a full 28" of ground clearance & each leg is terminated w/ a large 7.5" diameter integral pad for soft ground stability. CONDITION: exposed brass surfaces enjoy a time honored deep rich mustard patina which could be effortlessly polished to a high luster if desired. Exposed metal surfaced painted black. Bores appear very lightly used w/ strong rifling, though having spent most of its time in a static display has earned a gentle patina, but remains clean. The fire control mechanism appears to function correctly & effortlessly when cycled by hand. (20-464/JZ). MODERN. $17,000-20,000.

SABER BELONGING TO GENERAL THORNTON. Overall length: 38 1/2". Blade length: 31 5/8". Blade is marked at the ricasso, “SCHNITZLER & KIRSCHBAUM” on one side and “SOLINGEN” on the other. The striking blue and gold blade is exquisitely etched with various military and foliate motifs including cannons, flags, stands of arms and various military equipage. There is a 6 1/2" blued panel in the center of the blade that reads in gold script, “Capt. Thornton U.S.A.”. The blade is unblued for the first 12" from the tip. Hilt features heavy gold plating and is embellished with foliate motifs at the quillon, knuckle bow & pommel cap. Triple wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Attached to the knuckle bow is a rare general officer of artillery sword knot. Iron scabbard has a plum brown finish. General William Anderson Thornton graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. in the year 1825. His initial service was in the Black Hawk Expedition of 1832. Subsequently, he served with General Winfield Scott from 1832 to 1833 at Charleston, SC. In the year 1855, then Secretary of War Jefferson Davis ordered Major Thornton to the Territory of New Mexico where he served for 2 years as the Chief of Ordnance of the Dept. of New Mexico. Major Thornton was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in March of 1863, Colonel in Sept. of 1863 and breveted to Brigadier General in March of 1865. He then took command of the New York Arsenal at Governor’s Island, NY where he died on April 6, 1866 of a lung condition he contracted years earlier while crossing the plains. General Thornton also served as a U.S. Inspector of Arms from 1840 until his death in 1866. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a folder containing information on the life and service of General Thornton. CONDITION: gold and blue embellishments on the blade remain crisp and eye catching. Etching is finely detailed and shows only the lightest wear. Unblued areas of the blade show a pleasing gray mottled patina. Hilt retains 85% of the original gilded finish. Grip and wire are 100% intact. Knot shows light wear. Scabbard is undented with 95% original finish. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (02-13996/BF). $12,000-15,000

SWORD TO S.A. RAYMOND. Overall length: 40". Blade length: 31 3/4". The single fullered blade is etched over 2/3 of its length with various military, patriotic & foliate motifs. Ricasso is marked, “W. CLAUBERG (knight) SOLINGEN”. Gilded, heavily embellished hilt with pineapple finial at the top. The front of the finial has a fully articulated bust of Lady Liberty/Columbia. The exceptionally well detailed 2 sided guard features an intricately cut out spray of arms that includes a cannon, mortar, drum, cannon balls, “U.S.”, rifle, sword & acanthus leaves. Quillon is covered with acanthus leaves & graduated balls. The edge of the guard to the beginning of the knucklebow is adorned with graduated spheres. The grip is incredibly intricately carved ivory & features Lady Liberty/Columbia standing in a starred archway. Her arms are down holding a wreath, shield & liberty pole. The scabbard has a gilded brass throat, 2 mounts & a drag. All mounts are heavily embellished. The body of the scabbard is silver plated & deeply engraved with oak leaves & acorns. The presentation inscription between the 2 ringed mounts, “Presented to S.A. Raymond Student of Yale College in testimony of his being the most skillful swordsman, and one of the most accomplished gentlemen in his Class of _____ by Maj. Wm. Beatty." Samuel Atwater Raymond was born in 1845 & lived in Cleveland, Ohio. He is listed in the Yale College class of 1870 & won 2nd prize in the swordsmanship class of Major William Beatty as a freshman in 1867. He was the highest placing freshman & 1st place was awarded to Henry Raymond, a junior & son of the New York Times co-founder, Henry Jarvis Raymond. Major Beatty was a former British Army officer that became an instructor of officers in the US Army during the Civil War. Subsequent to his military service, Beatty taught swordsmanship at Yale in 1866 & 1867. The presentation of the award swords is recorded in “The Yale Courant” of Jan. 9th & Jan. 30th of 1867. CONDITION: blade has a light gray finish with a few scattered areas of light oxidation. Gold plating on the hilt is 90%+. Ivory grip has a few minor tight age cracks. Scabbard mounts have significant gold plating remaining. Scabbard body has 95% silver plate intact with a single dent 11" up from the drag on the backside. The inscription is exceptionally clear & easily read. (02-14532/BF). $10,000-12,000.

WILLIAM D’ALTON MANN, COLONEL 7th MICHIGAN CAVALRY AND ARCHIVE FROM DIRECT FAMILY DESCENT. William d’Alton Mann (1839-1920) entered service as a captain in the 1st Michigan Cavalry September 1861, he was promoted to Lt. Col., 5th Michigan Cavalry, then full Col. of the 7th Michigan cavalry. Mann led the 7th as part of the Michigan brigade under Custer at Gettysburg. Mann’s presentation saber was given to him September 1862 by Capt. George Wellington Hunt & officers & men of the 5th Michigan Cavalry just prior to his promotion to Colonel in the 7th Michigan. Saber is a style most often sold by Tiffany w/ lg. floral brass basket hilt, floral decorated pommel, brass back strap, shark skin grip w/ dbl. twisted brass wire wrap. Steel scabbard has engraved brass mounts w/ presentation “LIEUT. COL. W. D. MANN / from / Capt. G. W. Hunt / Officers & Men / Sept. 1862”. 35" Blade made by “Collins & Co / Hartford, Conn” has fine engraved 23" patriotic panels w/ typical Tiffany used 2-3" allegorical figures. This sword has remained in direct Mann family descent till being offered now. Accompanying this sword is a cabinet card of Mann wearing this sword & cavalry uniform & helmet circa 1890. Other photographs include a group shot of Mann along w/ 6 other veterans at the 1910 reunion of survivors of the “7th Michigan cavalry” taken in Monroe, Michigan. 3 Additional photographs included of Mann postwar w/ his signature bushy beard accompany. William Mann was not only an accomplished Civil War cavalry commander; he was an inventor, author, editor & entrepreneur. He patented & produced his Mann’s Patent infantry & cavalry accoutrements & sued 30,000 units prior to his discharge in 1864. His various cartridge boxes & belts are quite common to the collectible market today. He also invented the train “sleeping car” which put him in conflict w/ the Pullman Corporation & patent disputes. Other than his exploits at Gettysburg, he is most famous for his provocative & often scandalous tell-all New York newspaper. High society members did not want their private dalliances published by Mann. Indeed, several prominent families paid him huge sums of money to be excluded for life from his publications. “Town Topics” was the most famous of early “scandal sheets” so popular in their day & today w/ modern versions such as National Inquirer. CONDITION: sword is very good overall, brass hilt & mounts have olive/mustard patina. Shark skin is complete as is wire wrap steel scabbard has several dents near drag (they can be seen in photo of Mann holding the saber). Scabbard body has mottled brown iron patina. Blade is very good w/ well discerned etching. There is an empty panel above the Collins mark where Tiffany is normally found etched. One side of ricasso is rusted & pitted, remainder of blade retains some original polish w/ scattered staining & light pitting. Photos are good to very good, the “postcard” image is soiled & stained. The 9 1/2x7 1/2" reunion photograph is missing the bottom right corner of mounting board, the image is quite sharp showing the “Custer 1910” reunion badges & neckerchiefs. One veteran sitting to the right of Mann is wearing the rare gold Custer valor medal made by Tiffany personally authorized by Gen. Custer. (02-14155/JS). $6,000-8,000.

LOT PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN ALBERT T. HENSHAW, CO. H, 6TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY. This lot consists of 3 items originally owned by Captain Albert T. Henshaw, the rarest & most important of the 3 is the “Custer Tuebor”, 14k gold, medal which was designed & presented by Custer to members of his cavalry which had exhibited special valor. Although the Federal Government produced & distributed to individuals the renowned Medal of Honor, they did not otherwise present any other type of medals to military figures during the Civil War period. This truly rare & historic medal specially designed & personally distributed by Custer himself is the iconic Custer “Tuebor” medal. It is truly an extraordinarily rare medal, only a small sampling of these medals are known & because of their great significance & rarity, those few previously sold have brought significant sums of money. In June of 2016, General James H. Kidd’s Custer Valor Medal together w/ some ephemera sold for $102,000. In March of 2013, the Julia Auction Company sold another Custer Valor Medal together w/ a group of ephemera which came from Col. George G. Briggs of Custer’s command. That lot not only included an identical Custer Valor Medal but also depicted Col. Briggs wearing his exact Custer Valor Medal. That lot realized $184,000. The star of this lot is the 14k gold Custer Valor Medal in the shape of a Maltese cross suspended from a 5-pointed star (which would represent Custer’s rank as General). Both the star and the Maltese cross are ornamented w/ beautiful blue enamel. W/ in the star is blue enamel “6” (for the 6th Michigan Cavalry). Also on the Maltese Cross outlined in blue enamel is “CUSTER” & on the bottom of the cross in blue enamel is “Tuebor” (which is Latin for “I will defend”). The reverse of the Maltese Cross is engraved “Capt. Albert T, Henshaw-6th Michigan Cav”. The star & the Maltese Cross are attached to a deep yellow colored silk ribbon which is suspended from two gold crossed sabers. The medal was personally designed by Custer himself sometime in the Winter of 1863-1864. This is known for a fact as there were a series of rough sketches in his unpublished journal which can be seen in the Museum at the Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument. Custer contacted the foremost jewelers in the world, that being Tiffany & Co. of New York to create the medal. These medals were awarded by him to specific members of his Brigade whom he considered to have performed w/ valor or of special merit. An identical medal, as indicated earlier, was presented to Gen. James H. Kidd of the 6th Michigan Cavalry. At that time in response, Kidd wrote a letter to the Detroit Advertiser & Tribune regarding the medal and stated “the gold in this badge is not more precious, it is not rarer, than the frankness, the generosity, the want of distrust which has always characterized your intercourse with me…. the association- the Michigan Brigade of Cavalry, its leaders, Custer, his deeds & theirs, are enough to make (the) gift one of inestimable value always”. Accompanying the gold Tuebor medal is his numbered GAR membership medal together w/ a Custer celluloid button w/ frayed yellow ribbon commemorating the “Unveiling of the Custer Monument” at Monroe, Michigan, June 4th, 1910. Henshaw was born in 1835 & died in 1913. He originally enlisted from Brown, Kent County, Michigan on September 2nd, 1862 & was commissioned as First Sergeant of Company H. Later on July 1st, 1864, he became a Captain. He was mustered out in July 1865 while fighting Indians as part of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade in Montana. Henshaw was married in 1860 to Amy B. Duel. They had two children & he was identified as “a master carpenter”. He was also a member of the GAR Post #5 (Custer) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He died on January 6th, 1913 of heart disease & is buried in Grand Rapids, Michigan. SIZE: The Custer Valor Medal measures approximately 1” x 1 1/2”. CONDITION: good to very good overall. The gold silk ribbon is an appropriate replacement & there is an old small repair between the letter “S” & “T” of the word “CUSTER” on the center line. The Custer on-veiling badge is complete w/ its original ribbon, the original ribbon is frayed w/ some losses to the lower right edge. This is an extraordinarily rare & historic group which rarely ever becomes available. A truly important & special lot. (02-14544/JS). $20,000-30,000++.

OFFICER'S SWORD WITH ENGRAVED CAMP SCENE. This is a beautiful sword w/ fancy engraved pommel & brass capstan rivet, extra engraving on knuckle bow. The 30.5" blade is a rarely seen reused government inspected blade w/ extra long 24" etched panels of Ames' highest grade w/ fine "spider web" embellishments among the patriotic motifs. Scabbard mounts are also engraved front & back. Obverse at throat has a camp scene w/ tents, a soldier & cannon. Reverse engraved "CAPT. / W.B FOWLE JR / 43 REG. M.V. / FROM COLUMBIAN LODGE / SEPT. 30 1862". William B. Fowle (1826-1902) after the War was mayor of Newton, Mass. It seems that politicians were always given these extra fancy swords & we know of no other Ames model 1850 like this one. CONDITION: fine overall. Blade retains virtually all of its original frost & polish. Mounts & hilt retain strong traces of gold plating. Scabbard body retains most of its original black polish w/ weak area at junction of drag. Grip is equally fine w/ scuffs at high area & sm. shrunk separation of shagreen. (02-14537/JS). $4,000-6,000.

Overall length: 42 3/4". Blade length: 31 3/4". Blade is etched over half its length w/ gold highlighted etching that includes patriotic & foliate motifs. There is also a 3 1/2" panel etched, “Semper Paratus” which translates to “Always Prepared”. Over the years this has been a favorite motto for many military, militia & cadet organizations. Also, it is the motto of the United State Coast Guard. The blade is marked at the ricasso, “W. CLAUBERG (knight) SOLINGEN”. Gilded brass hilt w/ a fully articulated eagle on sphere pommel. Pierced guard includes acanthus & oak leaves, acorns & “US”. The solid gilded brass grip includes a fully formed 3 1/4" Native American standing at the inside of the grip surrounded by acanthus leaves. Gilded, brass mounted, plated scabbard has an ornate throat, mounts & drag. The mounts are decorated w/ military motifs. The drag has crossed American flags w/ a federal shield. CONDITION: blade has a light gray patina w/ scattered areas of oxidation. Approx. 80% of the gold highlights remain on the etched areas of the blade. The blade would greatly benefit from a professional cleaning. The hilt has significant areas of original gilding intact. The knuckle bow is a bit misshaped. Scabbard body remains quite solid w/ a reflective, mottled gray finish. Mounts have traces of original gilding. Drag has a few shallow dents on the back side. A beautiful presentation grade Civil War saber worthy of some TLC. (02-14533/BF). $3,500-4,500.

Beautiful high-quality model 1850 US officer’s sword, high relief decorated pommel, open floral work decorated hilt, unusual sheet silver spiral grip emulating shark skin, high relief pierced scabbard mounts. Sword was sold & etched on ricasso “Tomes & Melvain /New York”. 33” Gold decorated blade made by Clauberg, Solingen w/ fine patriotic etched panels including large central motto “PRO VIRTUTE BELLICA” which translates from Latin “For Valor in War”. Middle mount is engraved "Presented to / Col R.B. Craufurd / 8th Conn. N.G. / by the officers of his Regt. / 1865" Robert Bruen Craufurd (1822-1892) born in New York, grew up & worked in banking in Norwalk Connecticut till his death. He is buried in Riverside Cemetery there. CONDITION: fine overall, blade retains virtually all its original polish, luster & gold background. Traces of gilt found in protected areas of mounts & hilt, balance polished brass patina, polished steel scabbard body w/ minor denting. (02-14525/JS). $3,000-5,000.

BRICE, CORCORAN’S IRISH LEGION. Higher grade model 1850 foot officer’s sword by “SCHUYLER HARTLEY, & GRAHAM”, blade etched w/ large American eagle & “US”, silver grip, engraved scabbard mounts throat reading “Presented by / members of the bar /of Albany Co N.Y. / to / Capt. James Brice /Co. B / 4th Regiment / CORCORAN LEGION / NYSV / Oct 1862 / Wm. McHarg / John Costigan / G. J. Van Allen / committee”. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is gray overall w/ light staining, well discerned etched panels. Silver grip has a quarter inch hole, brass hilt, pommel, & scabbard mounts have medium mustard patina, scabbard body is sound w/ scuffing. (02-14257/JS). $2,000-3,000.

ANDREW MOBRAY COLLECTION. 37 1/2" Overall. 32" Double-edged blade etched w/ 20" blue, gold & white patriotic motifs. Ornate sculptured cross guard & knuckle bow, fancy carved bone grip. Mounted in solid brass heavily engraved scabbard. You will not find a much better circa 1825 American eagle pommel officer’s sword. CONDITION: fine overall, blade retains 95%+ gold & blue decoration. Hilt & scabbard retain most of their original gold plating. Bone grip has several chips unaffecting aesthetics as can be seen in photos, there is a gap between backstrap and grip. PROVENANCE: Ex-Andrew Mobray Collection. (02-13869/JS). $2,000-3,000.

ANDREW MOBRAY COLLECTION. 34 1/2" Overall. 29 1/2" Blade etched w/ 21 1/2" blue, gold & white patriotic & floral motifs. Ornate sculptured knuckle bow & languets, carved bone grip. Mounted in leather scabbard w/ heavily engraved & chased mts. Each scabbard mt. has matching terminating cutouts, middle mt. has a beautifully engraved eagle. You will not find a much better circa 1825 American eagle pommel officer’s sword. Andy Mowbray had the best eagle pommel swords. His text on the subject is a testimonial to his connoisseurship. CONDITION: fine overall, blade retains virtually all gold, blue, bright decoration. Hilt & scabbard mts. retain most of their original gold plating. Leather scabbard body has old repair between drag & middle mt. Bone grip has fine age patina & one sm. chip near eagle pommel. PROVENANCE: Ex-Andrew Mobray Collection. (02-13870/JS). $2,000-3,000.

SWORD. Model 1852 regulation Naval officer's sword in exemplary condition retaining virtually all of its gold & lustrous blade. Standard configuration w/ 29" blade having 15" etched patriotic panels, brass mounted scabbard w/ Naval knots for ring mounts & sea serpent drag. Hilt is decorated w/ "USN", acorns & oak leaves. CONDITION: hilt & mounts retain 95%+ original gold wash. Blade retains virtually all of its original luster & polish w/ light staining near ricasso. Shark skin grip is complete w/ sm. shrink separation near top. Scabbard body is sound, retaining most of its original polish w/ craquelure. Drag has been moved down approx. 1/2" w/ replaced iron instead of brass screw. (02-14536/JS). $2,000-3,000.

FOILS. These foils were presented at the United States Naval Academy in 1867 by, then Superintendent, Admiral David Dixon Porter. They were presented to Erasmus Dennison, who was deemed the best swordsman of his Naval Academy class. Dennison was the son of William Dennison, the wartime governor of Ohio. Governor Dennison is credited w/ raising over 100,000 troops in dozens of regiments for service to the Union prior to his term that ended in 1862. A grateful Abraham Lincoln appointed him Postmaster General in recognition of his efforts. It is theorized that after winning the prized pair of foils, Erasmus Dennison presented 1 to a friend named Miss Jessie Hower. Each foil has an overall length of 40 3/4". Blade lengths: 34 1/4". Plain blades are elliptical in cross section & marked w/ a king's head on 1 languet indicating mfg. by Weyersburg & "G" on the other languet indicating the blade is cast steel. Hilt appears to be solid silver w/ a 4 lobed guard. The 2 larger lobes have a cut out "US" & "NA" respectively for US Naval Academy. Knight's head pommel w/ silver wire wrapped solid silver grip. Each grip has a presentation engraved on the ridges. 1 Presentation reads "Presented to the Best Swordsman of the Class of 67 by Admiral D. D. Porter U.S.N.". The other presentation reads "Presented to Miss Jessie Hower by the Winner". An extremely historically significant pair of fencing foils presented by 1 of America's naval heroes to the son of 1 of its political heroes. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a frame containing a period CDV photograph of Admiral David Dixon Porter w/ his clipped signature mounted below. Also, several professional photos of the pair of foils w/ an associated CD. Also, a copy of North South Trader's "Civil War" magazine containing an article about the foils. CONDITION: blades have a medium gray mottled patina. Markings at hilt remain clear. Both hilts have a pleasing mellow silver patina & show only the lightest wear. Presentations show light wear & are easily legible under magnification. (02-14519(2)/BF). $1,800-2,800.

PENNSYLVANIA. Beautiful French imported Sword, hilt decorated w/ eagle on shield & panoply of arms, etched blade & engraved scabbard mounts of which the throat reads “Presented to / Lieut. J. E. Wilson / by Co. H. 83rd Pa. Vols / as a token of their esteem”. CONDITION: good to very good overall, blade is overall gray w/ well discerned etched panels. Brass hilt & scabbard mounts retain traces of original gold color, shark skin grip is sound w/ wear at high areas, leather scabbard body has break between bottom mounts. (02-14255/JS). $1,500-2,000.

Typical American wood handled cutlass. 31" Overall. 26.5" single fullered Solingen blade w/ a “running wolf” cypher stamped on either side. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes & correspondence. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13827/JS). $1,200-1,500.

36" Overall. 31" double-edged blade engraved “JOHANNIS BRACH” twice on each side of blade w/ other decoration. Iron hilt has cast decoration that is no longer discernible. CONDITION: good overall, blade markings are easily read, 7 inch cross guard & pommel are heavily worn w/ dark iron patina like blade, the wood grip is a later replacement. PROVENANCE: Ex Collection DR. Robert R. Mayer. From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (1898-1961). (02-13826/JS). $1,200-1,500.

FOR THE TOMPKINS BLUES. Overall length: 36 1/3”. Blade length: 30 2/3”. Blade is etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various foliate & patriotic motifs. Hilt appears to be plated iron as it is silver in appearance but attracts a magnet. Turned crossguard w/ acorn finials & scallop shell languet. Elongated pistol grip pommel w/ carved certifiably antique ivory grip. Chain guard made from split rings. Iron scabbard w/ plated finish. Scabbard is decorated w/ foliate motifs throughout. Between the scabbard rings is a panel that reads, “Presented to CAPTAIN SAMUEL W. SEELY OF THE TOMPKINS BLUES by his fellow citizens as a token of esteem for his military discipline New York. Nov. 20th. 1833”. CONDITION: blade has a light gray cleaned finish. Etching is a bit weak. Hilt has an oxidized silver finish. Grip has minor chipping near the pommel. Scabbard also has a heavily oxidized silver finish. (02-14191/BF). $1,000-1,400.

Overall length: 37 1/4”. Blade length: 30”. Blade has a single lg. fuller w/ a smaller fuller at the spine. Blade is etched over 2/3 of its length w/ a variety of military & patriotic motifs including a ribbon bearing the letters, “U.S.M.” Blade is etched at the ricasso, “AMES MFG, CO CHICOPEE MASS”. Gilded brass hilt of a M1852 USN officer’s saber however the ribbon on the underside of the guard reads, “U S M”. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade has an attractive light gray finish w/ bold etching. There are several tiny nicks on the edge of the blade. Hilt has fine detail but retains only traces of original gilded finish. 99% Of grip is missing & all of wire but the wooden core remains undamaged. Scabbard has a dark patina overall. (02-14190/BF). $1,000-1,500.

40TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS. Overall length: 36”. Blade length: 30 1/4". Plain single fullered blade. Gilded brass hilt w/ pierced foliated guard & foliate adorned pommel. Wire wrapped leather grip. Gilded, brass mounted leather scabbard engraved on the throat, “Presented to Lt. G.H. Baldwin Co. D. 40th Reg MS Vol’s. July 25, 1863”. The 40th Massachusetts was a well fought regiment participating in the Battles of Charleston, Olustee, Cedar Creek, Bermuda Hundred, Cold Harbor, the Siege of Petersburg & many more. CONDITION: blade has a light gray patina w/ scattered areas of dark oxidation. Hilt retains about 40% of original gilded finish. Leather grip shows wear but is substantially intact. Wire is complete. Scabbard mounts have about 25% gilded finish. There are several minor shallow dents on the drag. Scabbard body remains quite solid. (02-14192/BF). $1,000-1,500.

COLONEL RISHWORTH RICH OF THE 9TH MAINE INFANTRY. Rishworth Rich joined the 9th Maine Infantry as its colonel on September 21, 1861 in Portland, Maine. He served until May 27, 1863 when he was discharged for poor health. This lot includes his non-regulation staff & field officer’s sword measuring 39" overall w/ a 33" blade. Blade has etched military, patriotic & foliate motifs throughout half its length. The ricasso is marked “W. WALSCHEID SOLINGEN”. Iron hilt w/ cut out American eagle & “US”. Brass wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Iron scabbard w/ metal patriotic ID tag attached that is stamped “R. RICH 52 SALEM PORTLAND MAINE”. This lot further includes a copy of Rich’s appointment as a captain in the Maine militia in 1860. Along with the earlier appointment is his Civil War appointment as colonel of the 9th Maine Infantry. The final document is an official copy of Special Order No. 301 by command of Major General David Hunter discharging Colonel Rich for disability. Major General Hunter was famous for prematurely emancipating the slaves & was the president of the military commission trying the conspirators involved in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a black & white photo of Colonel Rich as an elderly man. CONDITION: blade has a light gray, very lightly mottled patina. Grip is undamaged. Hilt & scabbard have a dark, nearly plum brown finish. It appears that the scabbard was struck by a bullet approximately 9" up from the tip. The 2 framed documents show some minor discoloration & foxing. Frames show light to moderate wear. (02-14031/BF). $900-1,200.

OFFICER'S SABER. 36" Overall. 32" Narrow blade w/ “RAYMOND & WHITLOCK / NEW YORK” agent marks. Blade is finely & deeply etched w/ patriotic motifs & lg. “I.N.G.” For Illinois National Guard. Scabbard has presentation on middle mt. “1ST LIEUT. FRANK S. ALLEN COMPANY ‘D’ BATTERY I.N.G. JANUARY 10, 1885”. This is among the fanciest model 1872’s you will find including very ornate pommel w/ full figure lady liberty head in relief. CONDITION: fine overall, blade retains virtually all of its original frost & luster, sharkskin & wire grip are complete, hilt & pommel retain strong traces of original gilt. Ornate cut out scabbard mts. retain traces of original gilt. (02-13871/JS). $800-1,200.

Overall length: 37 1/2". Blade length: 29”. A high grade M1860, possibly for a general officer, produced by Baker & McKenny of New York. This firm commenced operations on January 9, 1864 & lasted until 1882. There are swords of this style associated w/ officers serving during the last quarter of the Civil War. The diamond cross section blade is etched over half its length w/ various military & patriotic motifs. Blade is etched near the ricasso, “BAKER & MCKENNY N.Y.”. Gilded brass hilt w/ folding rear guard. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Gilded brass mounted, plated scabbard. Mounts are quite fancy w/ pierced decoration & a wonderful American eagle at the throat. Even the areas between the mounts are embellished w/ engraved military & foliate motifs. Between the 2 ring mounts is an unengraved presentation panel. CONDITION: blade shows original factory polish w/ some darkening near the tip. Hilt retains 80% of original gilded finish. Grip & wire are 100%. Scabbard mounts retain nearly all of their original gilded finish. Plating on scabbard is virtually complete. (02-14197/BF). $800-1,200.

1) Regulation “figure 8” or “double disc” British Naval cutlass 1775-1790, 33 1/2" overall, 29 1/2" flat blade w/ crown over GR cipher on both sides. Lapped sheet iron handle & iron guard. CONDITION: good to very good overall w/ dark iron patina w/ pitting. 2) Relic American copy of British Naval cutlass above, 32" overall, 28" single fuller blade. CONDITION: good for a relic heavy iron patina, pitted overall. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13822; 02-13825/JS). $800-1,200.

CIRCA 1760. Iron hilted 1 piece iron basket guard w/ branches on either side of lg. triangular knuckle guard terminating in 5" rnd. cross guard w/ short flat quillon. Sword is 43" Overall, 37" blade engraved w/ a crown over “GR” cipher over “HARVEY”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes. CONDITION: good to very good overall, blade is gray/brown w/ discernible markings though the GR cipher is very light. Iron patina to hilt, wood grip is missing its leather wrap. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13824/JS). $700-900.

Overall length: 46 1/2". Blade length: 39 1/4". Plain, unfullered single edged blade has 3 cruciform stampings 7" up from the hilt. Iron basket form guard w/ pierced decoration on the handguard & circular decoration on the basket. Iron pommel w/ lobed design. Wood grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray cleaned finish. Entire hilt has a dark patina but shows no visible damage. Wood grip shows great age w/ a few minor chips & no evidence of ever being leather covered. (02-13352/BF). $700-1,100.

1) “USN / 1843 /NWP” & “N.P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD” marked on ricasso. CONDITION: good to very good, dark blade w/ pitting, good markings, guard has several binds & dents, dark patina. 2) “N. P. AMES / CABOTVILLE” marked on ricasso, “1848” dated. CONDITION: good to very good overall, dark blade w/ pitting, date & inspector only partially discernible, guard w/ rack numbers, dark mustard patina. (02-14303/JS). $700-900.

31" Overall. 25 1/2" single fuller SOLINGEN blade w/ "running wolf" cryptic stamped on either side. The bottom of the guard is engraved “M=CUMBERLAND” CONDITION: good to very good overall, solid brass hilt & grip has a medium mustard patina, blade is overall gray w/ rust & pitting at tip. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13829/JS). $600-800.

Overall length: 37 3/4". Blade length: 30 1/2". Blade is etched over 3/4 of its length w/ various patriotic, military & foliate motifs. Blade is etched at the ricasso, “HENRY GREIS & CO. NEW YORK”. Gilded brass hilt. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Gilded brass mounted plated scabbard. Scabbard engraved, “Presented to Edward Bernard, by the B.A.B. Church and all her Auxiliarys May 24 1901”. CONDITION: blade shows original factory polish. Gilding on hilt is approx. 65%. Grip & wire are undamaged. Gilding on scabbard mounts is about 50%. Plating on scabbard body is lifting in spots. (02-14508/BF). $400-600.

1) MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD, etched blade, shark skin grip. CONDITION: good overall, scabbard is dry and broken, shrunk, but retains all 3 mounts, blade is gray with discernible patriotic US etched design, shark skin loose and missing wire wrap. 2) 1861 DATED COLLINS & CO. NCO SWORD. CONDITION: good to very good overall. 3) UNMARKED 1840 CAVALRY SABER. CONDITION: good overall, gray varnish blade, grip wire is broken. (02-14174/JS). $400-600.

Overall length: 39”. Blade length: 32”. Single fullered blade is marked “SOLINGEN (arrow)” at the ricasso. Iron hilt w/ pierced guard featuring an eagle over “US”. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Iron scabbard. The blade of this sword appears to have been chrome plated. The scabbard & hilt have been nickel plated. CONDITION: plating on blade is flaking away in areas revealing active dark oxidation. Nickel plating on scabbard & hilt of sword is peeling in several areas. Grip is 95% intact. Scabbard has noticeable opposing dents 11 1/2" up from the tip. (02-13939/BF). $250-400.

MCKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX. 1) M1872. Overall length: 35”. Blade length: 29”. Unmarked blade has a single wide fuller. Gilded brass hilt. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Gilded brass mounted, plated scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray mottled patina w/ areas of cleaned pitting. Tip has been reshaped. Hilt shows only traces of original gilding & is a bit misshaped. Grip shows moderate wear. Scabbard shows overall light wear. 2) 45-70 BAYONET. Overall length: 21 1/4". Bayonet has a blued finish & is stamped, “US” on the flat. Scabbard has a leather belt attachment w/ a brass “US” button. CONDITION: bayonet retains nearly all of its blued finish. Scabbard shows moderate wear. Belt loop has lost most of its finish. 3) MCKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX. Black leather box w/ “US” in oval impressed on the front. Box contains 20 shell casings for a 45-70 rifle. CONDITION: box shows moderate wear overall. (02-14700/BF). $200-300.

Overall length: 33 1/2". Blade length: 27 3/4”. This sword is quite likely remanufactured from a French cavalry saber & is possibly of Mexican origin. Plain flat blade narrows slightly toward the hilt. Brass 3 branch hilt w/ thumb rest on top of grip. Brass wire wrapped, painted, cotton canvas grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a light gray cleaned finish w/ scattered areas of oxidation particularly near the tip. Guard is broken where the outer branch meets the knuckle bow & appears to have a partial break midway up the knuckle bow. Grip wrap has about 50% finish & is worn through at the top of the grip. Wire appears complete but was likely redone when sword was remanufactured. (02-14720/BF). $200-400.

Circa 1890 Model 1852 US Naval Officer’s sword “RIDABOCK & CO / NEW YORK” in fine condition and bamboo sheathed sword cane. Both of these items came from family descent of William D’Alton Mann whose cavalry saber offered in earlier lot. CONDITION: the Naval Officer’s sword is fine with lustrous etched blade. Sword cane is good, blade etch mostly stained and pitted. (02-14176/JS). $200-400.

1) Cherry gripped Revolutionary war era hanger from the collection of Andy Mowbray. “Identical specimens found in the wreck of Le Machault, sunk in 1760”. 34" Overall, 28" double-edged blade. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is gray w/ each inventory number & old sharpening. 2) American militia horseman’s sword, circa 1810, 33 1/2" overall, 29" slightly curved blade marked “ROSE” on top edge of blade at ricasso. Brass stirrup shaped grip w/ brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: very good overall, grip retains most of its original leather, scabbard is sound w/ seam opening on reverse. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13823, 02-13828/JS). $800-1,200.

1) M1840 MEDICAL STAFF. Overall length: 39”. Blade length: 30”. Blade is etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various military, patriotic & foliate motifs including a caduceus on each side. Blade is etched near the ricasso, “AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE MASS”. Gilded brass hilt w/ shield languets & acanthus leaf guard. Grip has an eagle medallion on the front w/ a pineapple finial at the pommel. Gilded brass, highly embellished scabbard marked, “AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE MASS” near the throat. CONDITION: blade has a light gray patina w/ a few scattered spots of oxidation. Etching is very crisp. Gilding on hilt is approx. 65%. Scabbard retains most of its original gilding & has a notable dent near the tip & 10” up from the tip. There is a sm. period repair at the lower ring mount. An exceptionally attractive example of a scarce sword. 2) M1850 HIGHER GRADE STAFF & FIELD. Overall length: 40 1/2". Blade length: 34”. Blade has a single lg. fuller w/ a narrow fuller near the spine. Blade is etched over 1/2 its length w/ various military, patriotic & foliate motifs. Blade is etched, “IRON PROOF” on the spine. Gilded brass hilt. Triple wire wrapped, sharkskin grip. Gilded brass mounted, plum brown iron scabbard. Top ring mount has a blank shield for an engraved presentation. Drag has a well executed American eagle. CONDITION: beautiful blade w/ areas of original factory polish. Hilt retains some areas of original gilding. Grip & wire are completely intact. Scabbard has areas of gilding in protected areas. Plum brown finish is 95%. (02-14246/BF). $1,800-2,400.

1) Overall length: 38 3/4". Blade length: 32 1/2". Blade has a single wide fuller w/ a narrow fuller near the back strap. Blade is etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various patriotic, military & foliate motifs. Spine is etched, “IRON PROOF”. Gilded brass hilt w/ decorative pierced foliated guard & central “US”. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Gilded brass mounted iron scabbard w/ blued finish. Scabbard mounts have engraved decoration w/ a federal shield on the drag & a blank shield on the first mount for a presentation. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray finish. Etching is exceptionally light though visible. Hilt retains only traces of original gilding. Grip shows light to moderate wear but is complete. Scabbard shows overall light to moderate wear. 2) Overall length: 40”. Blade length: 33 1/2". Blade has a single wide fuller w/ a narrow fuller near the back strap. Blade is etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various patriotic, military & foliate motifs. Gilded brass hilt w/ decorative pierced foliated guard & central “US”. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Gilded brass mounted iron scabbard w/ black finish. CONDITION: blade has a light gray patina. Etching is a bit light. Hilt is slightly loose & retains only traces of original gilding. Grip shows moderate wear. Wire is complete but slightly displaced. Scabbard mounts have a deep mustard patina. Scabbard body has traces of oxidation. (02-14193/BF). $1,200-1,600.

1) M1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER. Overall length: 38 1/4". Blade length: 31 1/2". Plain single fullered blade stamped at the ricasso, “EMERSON & SILVER TRENTON N.J” on 1 side & “N.J 1863” on the other. The “N.J” stamp indicates issuance by the state of New Jersey. Brass hilt. Wire wrapped leather grip. Iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray patina w/ a few widely scattered oxidation spots. Hilt has a pleasant mustard patina. Grip shows some wear & scuffing. Wire is complete. Scabbard has an overall dark patina w/ a few areas of cleaned pitting. 2) M1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD. Overall length: 26”. Blade length: 19”. Plain blade w/ a long central fuller topped by 2 shorter fullers. Blade is marked near the ricasso, “AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE” on 1 side & “US ADK 1855” on the other. Solid brass hilt. Cross guard is stamped, “A.D.K.” & “RHK.W(in script)”. Fish scale style grip w/ 3 iron rivets on each side. Pommel impressed w/ American eagle on both sides. Brass mounted leather scabbard w/ black buff leather frog & partial belt. CONDITION: blade has a light gray patina w/ evidence of cleaning. Hilt has a mellow mustard patina. Scabbard mounts have a similar mustard patina & scabbard body remains remarkably solid. Frog & partial belt show moderate wear. (02-14195/BF). $1,200-1,500.

1) HIGH GRADE M1850 STAFF & FIELD TYPE. Overall length: 36 1/2". Blade length: 31”. Blade has a narrow fuller over a wide fuller. Blade is etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various military, patriotic & foliate motifs including a lg. “U.S.” & American eagle. Ricasso is stamped w/ a crowned “R” & a crowned “S” indicating a German mfg. blade. Gilded brass hilt w/ highly embellished pierced guard featuring an eagle on shield w/ stars above coupled w/ a highly embellished pommel. Triple wire wrapped, white sharkskin grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a gray, mottled finish w/ scattered areas of dark oxidation. Hilt retains approx. 50% original gilding. Sharkskin is a bit worn, particularly on the top. Wire appears complete. 2) IMPORTED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S TYPE. Overall length: 36 1/2". Blade length: 29 1/2". Plain blade w/ a single lg. fuller & a short narrow fuller at the spine. Gilded brass hilt w/ pierced floral & acanthus leaf decoration. Wire wrapped leather grip. Gilded brass mounted, leather scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a gray mottled patina w/ areas of oxidation. Hilt shows only traces of original gilding. Grip is quite worn & leather is about 50% intact. Wire is broken & partially missing. Scabbard is quite dry/flaked & broken in the center. Scabbard mounts show only traces of original gilding. 3) HIGH GRADE M1850 STAFF & FIELD TYPE. Overall length: 39". Blade length: 31”. Blade has a single lg. fuller w/ a narrow fuller at the spine. Blade is very lightly etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various military, patriotic & foliate motifs including a lg. “U.S.” & American eagle. Spine is marked, “IRON PROOF”. Gilded brass hilt w/ highly embellished pierced guard featuring an American eagle on shield surrounded by a spray of flags on both sides. Highly embellished pommel. Triple wire wrapped, leather grip. Gilded brass mounted, iron scabbard. Mounts are quite ornate w/ floral medallion decorations. Pierced drag. CONDITION: blade has a light gray finish. Hilt has an extremely dark patina w/ only traces of original gilding remaining. Counterguard is a bit bent. Grip shows wear. Wire is broken & unraveling. Scabbard mounts have a dark mustard red patina. Scabbard body retains about 80% of its finish. (02-14324/BF). $1,400-1,800.

1) M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. Overall length: 39 1/2". Blade length: 31 7/8”. Blade is etched over 3/5 of its length w/ various military & foliate motifs. The blade is etched near the ricasso, “W.H. HORSTMANN & SON PHILADELPHIA”. Gilded brass hilt. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Gilded brass mounted iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray mottled patina w/ areas of dark oxidation. Etching remains generally clear. Hilt is loose & a bit misshaped. Traces of the original gilding remain. Grip & wire are complete. Scabbard mounts show traces of original gilding. Scabbard body has a dark overall patina. 2) M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. Overall length: 38”. Blade length: 31 1/2". The blade has a narrow & a wide fuller & is etched over 2/3 of its length w/military, foliate & patriotic motifs including a lg. “US”. Gilded brass hilt. Wire wrapped leather grip. Gilded brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium to dark gray patina w/ scattered areas of oxidation. Traces of original gilding remain on the hilt. Grip shows minor wear but wire is complete. Scabbard mounts show no traces of original gilding. Scabbard is a bit weak but badly flaked & remains in 1 piece. 3) M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. Overall length: 38 3/8”. Blade length: 31 7/8". Blade has an interesting etching pattern consisting of flowers, military & patriotic motifs, an eagle & a vine encased “US”. Blade is etched near the ricasso, “C. Roby & Co W. Chelmsford Mass”. Gilded brass hilt. Wire wrapped leather grip. Gilded brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a light to medium gray patina. Etching is quite crisp. There are a couple of minor nicks to the blade. Hilt shows only traces of original gilding. Leather grip is a bit degraded but remains intact. Wire is loose but complete. Scabbard mounts show no trace of original gilding. Scabbard is badly flexed under the throat & has 2 black tape repairs above the drag. (02-14358/BF). $1,100-1,500.

1) M1850 FOOT OFFICER. Overall length: 37”. Blade length: 30 1/2”. Blade has a single wide fuller w/ a narrow fuller near the spine. Blade is etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various military, patriotic & foliate motifs. Blade is etched at the ricasso, “AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE MASS”. Gilded brass hilt. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Gilded brass mounted leather scabbard. Top mount is marked, “AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE MASS”. CONDITION: blade has a pleasing light gray finish. Hilt retains 75% of the original gilding. Grip shows light to moderate wear w/ a noticeable age crack from drying. Wire is complete. Scabbard mounts show only a trace of original gilding. Leather body is badly flexed in 3 areas but remains intact. 2) NONREGULATION M1860 CAVALRY OFFICER. Overall length: 41 1/2". Blade length: 33 2/3”. Blade has a single lg. fuller w/ a narrow fuller at the spine. Blade is etched w/ a panel on each side depicting an American eagle & the letters, “US” flanked by vines. Ricasso is stamped, “F. HORSTER SOLINGEN”. 3 Branch guard w/ 2 branches & the pommel embellished w/ acanthus leaves. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade shows some original factory polish. Hilt retains traces of original gilding mixed w/ a mustard red patina. Grip & wire show light wear. Scabbard has a dark chocolate patina. 3) NONREGULATION FOOT OFFICER. Overall length: 38 1/4”. Blade length: 31 1/2". Blade has a single wide fuller running the entire length. Blade is etched over 1/2 its length w/ various patriotic, military & foliate motifs. Hilt appears to be silver plated brass. 3 Branch guard w/ 2 branches & the pommel embellished w/ acanthus leaves. There is a stamp under the guard which resembles a Belgian proof mark. Wire wrapped leather grip. Iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a cleaned light gray finish w/ areas of oxidation, particularly near the tip. Hilt has a very dark patina & is a bit loose. Grip & wire are complete. Scabbard has a dark oxidized patina. (02-14357/BF). $1,000-1,500.

1) English import Model 1853 w/ compressed leather grip. CONDITION: very good, still retains some luster to blade, scabbard solid w/ iron patina. 2) 1865 Dated Ames w/ scabbard, missing most of its leather grip wrap. CONDITION: good to very good overall, retains some luster to blade. 3) 1864 Dated Roby w/ scabbard. CONDITION: good to very good overall, scabbard is painted silver, hilt is painted gold, grip is poor missing wire & much of leather w/ lg. crack, retains some luster to blade. 4) Import Model 1840. CONDITION: very good overall, complete grip worn at high spots. (02-13856(4)/JS). $800-1,200.

1) GEORGIAN SPADROON. Overall length: 37". Blade length: 31 1/4". Dbl. fullered blade has some etching near the hilt. Steel hilt has a very attractive intricately cut crossguard w/ a plain backstrap & chamfered knuckle bow. Multi ribbed shaped ebony grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a dark mottled patina & appears to have been sharpened during its useful life. Hilt has an attractive gun metal patina. Grip has several cracks from drying but only very minor losses. (02-13375/BF). 2) BRITISH "PATTERN 1742" HANGER. Overall length: 33 1/2". Blade length: 27 1/4". Plain blade w/ a single narrow fuller at the top & stamped opposing broad arrows at the ricasso. Brass hilt w/ heart shaped guard. Quillon has been removed. Underside of guard is stamped "P5 478". Wood grip was likely originally wire wrapped. Upon losing its wire, wood grip had channels cut to facilitate a firm grip. Wood shows significant wear indicating channels were cut during the sword's useful life. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium dark gray patina. Hilt shows various dents & dings but no notable damage. Grip shows honest wear. (02-13380/BF). 3) FRENCH HUNTING SWORD. Overall length: 28". Blade length: 22 3/4". Blade is etched on the lower quarter w/ a foliate & cherub motif. Brass crossguard & pommel cap cast & engraved in a decorative manner. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a dark gray patina but etching is quite clear. Hilt shows moderate overall wear. (02-13404/BF). $800-1,300.

1) AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD DATED 1845. CONDITION: fair to good overall, dark and pitted blade with discernible date and inspector only 2) AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD DATED 1856. Soldier’s name “G. W. CLINE” scratched into cross guard. CONDITION: good-very good overall, blade is overall gray with staining and light pitting, markings, discernible. 3) AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD, no discernible date. CONDITION: very good overall, Blade cleaned removing date, partial Ames mark, inspector and “US” still present, grip cleaned to a light mustard patina. (02-14315/JS). $800-1,200.

1) AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD DATED 1836. CONDITION: good to very good overall, gray blade w/ old cleaning and nicks, markings discernible. 2) AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD DATED 1847, scabbard. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is overall gray w/ staining & light pitting, markings crisp & discernible. 3) AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD, no discernible date. CONDITION: very good overall. Blade polished bright removing makers mark & date, inspector & “US” still present. (02-14316/JS). $800-1,200.

1) AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD DATED 1856, w/ scabbard. CONDITION: good to very good overall, gray blade w/ old cleaning & varnish, only date is discernible, scaled grip polished & varnished, scabbard has 2 repaired breaks. 2) AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD DATED 1854, partial scabbard. CONDITION: good to very good overall, blade is overall gray w/ staining and pitting, markings only partially discernible. 3) FRENCH 1840 DATED SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD. CONDITION: very good overall, gray blade w/ staining & pitting, dark olive patina to scaled grip. (02-14305/JS). $800-1,200.

1) AMERICAN IVORY GRIPPED EAGLE POMMEL SWORD. 28” curved horseman’s blade. Attached tag “Hallenbake-Jones-Dupell family” CONDITION: good, brass slotted guard retains about half of its gold plating, knuckle bow bent, certifiable antique ivory grip has hand worn patina, 2 long vertical cracks. Blade is dark, uncleaned w. areas of pitting. 2) IRON MOUNTED CONTINENTAL SMALL SWORD, 31’ colichemarde blade. CONDITION: good to very good overall, blade has gray/brown patina, broken tip, iron patina to grip & guard. 3) BRASS MOUNTED CONTINENTAL SMALL SWORD, urn pommel, 31.5” double-edged blade. CONDITION: good to very good overall, blade gray w/ pitting, hilt retains traces of gilt, wire wrap to grip is sprung. 4) GERMANIC BRASS MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, 27” double-edged blade, reverse “P” guard, brass back strap, brass studded leather covered grip, scallop shell languet. CONDITION: good to very good overall, blade has dark patina w/ traces of gold design, rounded point. Brass has dark olive patina. (02-14194/JS). $800-1,200.

1) MOUNTED OFFICERS SABER. Overall length: 40 1/2". Blade length: 34 1/8”. This sword is likely for a mounted officer & dates to about 1840. The blade has a single wide fuller & is etched over 1/2 its length w/ various foliate & military motifs. Brass 3 branch hilt w/ spade shaped languets. Wire wrapped leather grip. Brass scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a light gray finish & has several very shallow nicks to the edge. Hilt is undamaged but quite dirty. Grip shows wear & minor losses. Wire appears complete but has been displaced from several grooves. Scabbard is undamaged but quite dirty. 2) MOUNTED ENLISTED SABER. Overall length: 39 1/2". Blade length: 32”. Plain blade w/ a single wide fuller. Iron 3 branch guard. Wood grip w/ a bulbous center. Iron mounted, animal skin covered, wooden scabbard. It is likely this is an Indian, Middle Eastern or African sword from a British possession during the early to mid 19th century. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray cleaned finish w/ spotty areas of oxidation. Iron hilt has a dark patina w/ overall light pitting. Grip shows light wear. Scabbard has oxidation & pitting on the iron mounts. Hide cover is dry & splitting in places. Wood is solid. 3) CIRCA 1830 MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD. Overall length: 37 3/4". Blade length: 30 1/2". Single fullered blade has rudimentary etching over 1/3 of its length w/ traces of blue & gold highlights. Gilded brass hilt w/ highly decorated clamshell guard depicting an American eagle, Liberty cap, shield & Indian princess. Ornate knuckle bow w/ Indian princess head pommel. 2 Piece mother of pearl grip, Ornately decorated brass scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a dark patina. Hilt is quite loose. Knuckle bow is detached from pommel. Mother of pearl grips & wire wrap are not well done replacements. Scabbard has scattered dents & dings w/ only traces of gilding remaining. Scabbard does not fit the sword well & is likely a replacement. (02-14325/BF). $700-1,000.

1) PRESENTATION MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD. Standard configuration w/ the USN cast in ribbon on bottom of guard, 28" blade w/ patriotic naval motifs & etched panel in script “S. F. Albert Buhner”. Albert Buhner is found on the retired list of the U.S. Navy as Senior Captain in the Revenue Marine for meritorious service during the Civil War, September 1861-July 1866. CONDITION: very good overall. Blade has some original luster & well defined etched panels; grip is sound w/ wear at high spots of shark skin. Scabbard is complete, leather dry & crackled; no remaining gilt, brass has been cleaned & toned to light patina. 2) MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. High-grade w/ metal grip & eagle head quillon. CONDITION: 32" blade is dark w/ areas of rust, nicks in cutting edge, tiny traces of guilt in protected areas of hilt. 3) NON REGULATION MOUNTED OFFICER’S SWORD having branched guard w/ scrolls. Quillon has cast patriotic shield & leaf design on top. CONDITION: 31.5" blade has traces of etching. Grip is bare wood & only half remains. Iron scabbard is brass mounted, overall pitted, brass hilt & scabbard mts. have dark olive patina. (02-13857(3)/JS). $600-800.

1) 1833 Dated. CONDITION: good-very good overall blade has gray patina w/ discernible makers mark & date, hilt has dark olive colored patina, large debts on one side of cross guard where rack markings stamped. 2) No date discernible. CONDITION: good to very good overall, blade has brown patina under old silver paint, markings not discernible, hilt has medium mustard patina 3) Burned relic w/ eagles removed from pommel. CONDITION: poor to fair overall, blade has dark brown patina & fire scale, guard has eagles filed off & cross guard is partially melted & puddled. (02-14416/JS). $500-800.

19TH CENTURY VIRGINIA ARTIST JOHN ADAMS ELDER. This marvelous painted Confederate wooden canteen pictures two despondent but proud Confederate soldiers at war’s end heading home in the desolate war torn landscape. John Adams Elder is attributed to this painting & it fits his oeuvre. There is no signature visible. The reverse is painted “Yorktown Centennial” & “SOUVENIR OF THE TRIP TO RICHMOND VA OCT 1881”. October of 1881 was the centennial of Cornwallis’ surrender at Yorktown. In 1881, meetings of Confederate Veterans were still very much frowned upon by the Federal Government & evidently the Veterans gathered in Yorktown under the auspices of celebrating the centennial & veterans from every state were well represented. At that gathering three prominent Richmond artists were hired to decorate the celebration, Elder, William L. Sheppard & R. T. Daniels. This sentimental painting by Elder is most reminiscent of his 1886 painting “After Appomattox”. John Adams "Jack" Elder (1840-1910) was born in Fredericksburg, VA. He joined the army as aide to Captain William H. Caskie, 38th Battalion Heavy Artillery. After serving the Confederacy until Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox, John Elder exchanged his rifle for his artist's brush. He is best known for his Confederate images including well known portraits of Lee & Jackson, his art is on display at important institutions in the South & at Smithsonian. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: research file. CONDITION: very good overall, “as-found” & uncleaned. A few very sm. chips & heavy yellowed varnish layer hides details of this painting, UV reveals much brighter colors beneath such as the vivid red sunset & the old inked “Yorktown centennial” inscription. (02-13599/JS). $20,000-30,000.

Classic Confederate wood canteen, about 7” x 2 1/2” w/ iron bands painted w/ crossed Confederate First & Second national flags above “1861-65” & below “CSA”. CONDITION: very good overall, sound & solid, painted decoration is good w/ soiling & darkening to white paint on flags & shadowing of letters. Old remnants of white paint on bands & edges of canteen, band & loops w/ iron patina. Missing one of its three sling loops. (02-13587/JS). $2,000-3,000.

58TH ALA. Impeccably carved “J H SMITH / Co F 58 Ala.”. Canteens both North & South are often identified by soldiers scratching or carving names or initials; it’s always scarce though to find full name, company & regiment. It is interesting to note that there are also 2 other sets of initials carved into this canteen, by either previous or later owners which provenance identifies in the same regiment. The 58th AL was organized Tullahoma, TN in July 1863, this unit was consolidated from the 32ND AL among other units. James H. Smith originally enlisted at Choctaw, AL in May 1862. He was captured at the battle of Stones River January 1, 1863. We know he was released or escaped from prison in time to join the 58th as this canteen is so nicely carved. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: history of the 58th Alabama Infantry, taken from the American Civil War Research Database. CONDITION: sound w/ hand worn patina, iron bands & 2 remaining strap hooks have iron patina, spout hole has old gnawing & has extended size to whatever creature was making a home of this canteen. (02-13590/JS). $2,000-3,000.

ARKANSAS HISTORY. This fine southern canteen measures approx. 7” in diameter & 2 1/4" in width. It is bound w/ 2 riveted iron straps & supported by 3 iron sling guides. Each end is formed from a single piece of wood w/ the sides being several pieces of wood closely joined together. The spout is pewter & the stopper is a sm. portion of a corn cob. Canteen has a leather sling w/ iron buckle. 1 Side of the canteen bares the inscription, “Rebel Canteen taken at St. Charles Arkansas By Charles Hudson on the 10th day of January 1863” & has a “B M” carved into the face of the canteen. The opposite side reads, “Laura Hudson Whitewater Walworth Co. Wisconsin From C. Hudson” & has a “B” carved into the side of the canteen. Charles Hudson was a musician attached to Company D of the 28th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. In January of 1863, the 28th Wisconsin was detached from Gorman’s Expedition up the White River & was placed in charge of St. Charles, Arkansas. It is likely during this time that Hudson acquired the canteen. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a booklet of information pertaining to the canteen & its original purchase from the Gettysburg Sutler, George Lower. Canceled checks are also included from Ron Tunison, who purchased the canteen for $595.00 in 1981. CONDITION: canteen generally shows light wear & has a wonderful, original, deep patina. Leather sling is a bit dry. A beautiful rebel canteen. (02-14724/BF). $1,500-2,500.

CANTEEN AND SLING. This fine regulation Confederate tin drum canteen belonged to Private Rederick Pierce Ennis of Company E of the 3rd Tennessee Cavalry. The canteen is hand engraved in a folky manner on the front, “R P E” over “3d TENNESSEE V MTD”. The canteen measures 6 3/4" in diameter & 2 3/4" deep and amazingly retains its original brown leather sling w/ brass button stud. Private R.P. Ennis was a member of the famous 3rd Tennessee Cavalry serving in Company E. They fought in many major battles as well as minor skirmishes under the command of General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Private Ennis also served for a time in Company A of the 24th Alabama Infantry. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: papers relating to the service of Pvt. Ennis along w/ the 3rd Tennessee Cavalry & the 24th Alabama Infantry. CONDITION: canteen has an overall gray patina. There are numerous sm. dents & dings particularly on the front face of the canteen. The engraving is a bit light but can be easily read w/ a strong raking light. Canteen appears to have the original cork. Leather carrying strap is dry but remains quite solid. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (02-13999/BF). $1,500-2,500.

CANVAS. Oil on canvas 39 1/2x44", frame 44x48" signed & dated lower left: “D. Troiani / 1990”. As described by the artist. “At the battle of Spotsylvania, May 12 1864, General Stephen Dodson Ramseur's North Carolina brigade struggles to hold back General [Winfield Scott] Hancock's massive breakthrough. At the critical moment private Tisdale Stepp of the 4th North Carolina burst out with the great Southern War song "The Bonnie Blue Flag" which was taken up & down the line. The flags of the 4th & 14th North Carolina were side by side at this moment while General Ramseur has his wound treated. My old relic hunting buddy, the late Wendell Lang posed for the wounded Confederate in the left hand corner.” Don Troiani (b. 1949) is considered among the best historical military painters of our time. His numerous limited edition prints of especially Civil War scenes are well known. Don received his training at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts & New York City's Art Students League. His paintings are known for their precise & accurate detail. Every uniform, weapon, accoutrements, flag, etc. is thoroughly researched & accurately portrayed. Rarely do large original paintings come to market. CONDITION: fine overall, unlined canvas on stretcher, no visible damage & no restoration. (02-13991/JS). $20,000-25,000.

HISTORICAL LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINTS; ALL NUMBERED THE SAME. 60 Limited-edition Historical Arts by Don Troiani. None of these have ever been framed, and are in perfect condition, flat mounted in archival plastic sleeves, most accompanied by matching numbered certificates of authenticity. Never has such a large quantity ever been offered in auction, each numbered “AP 24” and signed by the artist. 1) Barksdale’s Charge 2) The Bonnie Blue Flag 3) The Boy Colonel 4) Charge 5) The Diehards 6) Eagle of the 8th 7) Fire on Caroline Street 8) The First Minnesota 9) General Nathan Bedford Forrest 10) General Patrick Cleburne 11) Men of Arkansas 12) Opydcke’s Tigers 13) Ranger Mosby 14) The Red Devils 15) 1st South Carolina Rifles 1861 16) 69th New York State Militia Company K (Irish Zouaves) 1861 17) Tiger Rifles 18) Washington Artillery 19) Band of Brothers 20) Brandy Station Review 21) Confederate States Marine Corps 22) Confederate States Medical Service 23) Emblems of Valor 24) The Emmitsburg Road 25) For God’s Sake Forward 26) The Forlorn Hope 27) Hampton’s Duel 28) Jackson Is with You 29) McPherson’s Ridge 30) 155th Pennsylvania Regiment 1864 31) Retreat by Recoil 32) 2nd US Cavalry 1861 33) Thunder on Little Kennesaw 34) 12th Virginia Cavalry 35) United States Marines 36) Until Sundown 37) Battery Longstreet 38) Brothers of Ireland 39) Bunker Hill 40) Burnsides Bridge 41) Brushy Run 42) Cemetery Hill 43) Colonel of the Confederacy 44) Decision at Dawn 45) Don’t Give an Inch 46) Drive Them to Washington 47) Eve of the Storm 48) The 1st Battle Flags 49) First at Manassas 50) 1st North Carolina Cavalry 1861 51) 1st South Carolina Volunteer Infantry 52) The Gray Comanches 53) The High Watermark 54) Iron Brigade (24th Michigan) at Gettysburg 55) Lions of the Round Top 56) Toward the Angle 57) Rock of Erin 58) Lone Star 59) 79th New York State Militia (Highlanders) 60) New York's Bravest CONDITION: fine overall, no condition issues noted. Sizes vary from regimental about 15x20" to 27x36", most are about 24". (02-13992-1/JS). $6,500-7,500.

HISTORICAL LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINTS. 21 Limited-edition Historical Arts by Don Troiani. None of these have ever been framed, and are in perfect condition, flat mounted in plastic sleeves, most accompanied by matching numbered certificates of authenticity. 1) 4 Copies of The Bonnie Blue Flag 2) 3 Copies of Lions of the Roundtop 3) Emblems of Valor 4) The Gray Comanches 5) Lone Star 6) “The Men Must See Us Today” 7) Thunder on Little Kennesaw, Lumsden’s Alabama Battery 8) “Bayonet” 9) The Last Salute 10) “Old Jack” 11) 114th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (Collis Zouaves) 12) 2 Copies of The Stars and Bars 13) Washington Artillery of New Orleans 14) Forward the Colors 15) Saving the Flag CONDITION: fine overall, no condition issues noticed. (02-13992-2/JS). $2,000-2,500.

CANTEENS. 1) Carved & staved wooden, slightly egg shaped canteen measuring 12 1/2" x 13 1/2". Canteen sports original dark green paint & a hand carved spout. 2 Heavy iron bands surround each end of the canteen w/ a heavy hand forged iron bail handle. CONDITION: canteen shows some wear to painted finish but is exceptionally solid for its age. There is a sm. chip at the spout which does not detract from its overall appearance. 2) Carved 3 piece, slightly egg shaped canteen measuring 13 1/2" x 14 1/2". Canteen has original Spanish brown paint & a hand carved rectangular spout. 2 Wooden shaped sapling bands surround the outer edges of the canteen. The front & back are 1 piece & the 1 piece side has 2 carved rope hanger guides. CONDITION: canteen is quite solid but has 2 notable drying cracks in the carved wood side. (02-14158/BF). $400-700.

KNAPSACK. Knapsack measures approx. 15 1/2" x 13” x 4 1/4". A rare Civil War period English made Confederate knapsack produced by the firm S. Isaac Campbell & Co. of London. It is a wood framed knapsack covered in black painted, white canvas w/ leather reinforced corners & leather straps. Knapsacks like this example were originally issued w/ shoulder straps & a covered mess tin. This example, like nearly all the few known surviving examples, does not retain the straps or mess tin. The knapsack does retain all interior & exterior closing straps however the left closing buckle is missing. Both brass hooks remain on the base. The interior of the closing flap is stenciled, “S ISAAC CAMPBELL & CO. LONDON”. CONDITION: the black painted canvas remains quite supple. Leather portions are dry & a bit scuffed. Flap is complete. Back of knapsack has a couple of sm. punctures. Stencil is a bit difficult to read because of staining & bleed through from the painted canvas, however the markings remain easily discernible. (02-13498-1/BF). $3,750-5,000.

WITH SNAKE BUCKLE AND ASSOCIATED HOLSTER. Belt is approx. 36" long & 1 3/8" wide. This is a rare Civil War period English made Confederate belt manufactured by S. Isaac Campbell & Co. of London. The belt features a 2" brass ring 6" back from the keeper & another 2" brass ring 8 1/2" back from the first. The snake style buckle is of typical S. Isaac Campbell form having a pinwheel central device. There are 4 rows of stitching that secure the doubled over leather of the keeper, the leather protective chape in back of the buckle & the 2" brass rings. The back of the chape is stamped, “S ISAAC CAMPBELL & CO 71 JERMYN ST LONDON” inside a tombstone shaped border. The holster is of an interesting form & design. It is approximately 14" long w/ a rounded brass closing finial & a long gently tapered flap. The flap is sewn to the body of the holster w/ 2 rows of stitching. The belt loop is attached at the top & the bottom w/ 3 brass/copper rivets. CONDITION: the belt & holster show overall moderate wear & remain quite solid. The markings on the belt behind the chape are quite legible. The belt is pliable & there is a sm. piece of modern leather attached to the belt 3 1/4" back from the second brass ring to stabilize a weak area. The holster has no notable damage or losses. The leather remains pliable & the holster shows minimal flexing & flaking. There is crazing to the surface area throughout most of the holster. PROVENANCE: From the Renowned Collection of Allen & Robin Wandling. (02-14000/BF). $3,000-4,000

Bag measures 6 3/4" x 5” x 1 3/4”. A rare Civil War period English made Confederate ball bag produced by the firm S. Isaac Campbell & Co. of London. The pouch was worn on a waist belt & supported by a single tapered 3 1/4" leather loop on the reverse that fastened to a brass finial at the base of the bag. The outer flap closes by use of a sewn leather billet that closes over a brass finial. This billet is approx. 2 1/4” long & may have been mfg. at this length or shortened during field use. Unlike some other examples, there is no interior leather loop to secure an oiler but there is a sm. interior pouch possibly for caps or even flints. The box is clearly stamped on the inside of the flap, just below the stitching on the closing tab, “S ISAAC CAMPBELL & CO 71 JERMYN ST LONDON” inside a tombstone shaped border. CONDITION: pouch is quite solid & shows light to moderate wear overall. There is some wear to the stitching at the edges of the box. The closing tab, or billet, seems to have an extra hole. (02-13498-4/BF). $2,500-3,500.

Originally from the Steve Mullinax collection. Wonderful locally made infantry horn or bugle that closely assimilates its regulation US cousin. Rarely are bugles seen w/ any Confederate association. This horn was in Steve Mullinax’s collection & sold from his estate. It originally came from an estate sale in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1987. I remember this horn hanging in Steve’s relic room surrounded by Confederate canteens w/ the same silk cord & tassels that was on it then. Horn measures 23" overall w/ a 4 1/2" bell. The loops & mouthpiece are made from soldered lapped over copper, the bell & last extension are made from soldered tin. Accompanying horn is another musical accessory being a over the shoulder belt w/ hook for snare drum, the drum is long gone but this rare Confederate leather accessory remained in Steve’s estate. CONDITION: good to very good overall, horn still plays well w/ scattered dents, dings & some newer solder joints between bell & loop. Copper has a deep olive/chocolate patina. Bell has iron patina. The leather drum sling is very good retaining all original stitching, iron snap hook is missing spring, roller buckle still has some japanned finish. (02-13843/JS). $2,000-3,000.

FORREST CAVALRY CAMPS. About 400 items including numerous projectiles, especially Confederate Selma Arsenal 3-ring minié balls that Roger Ballard all personally found. The flats are marked “Forrest Camp-Gainesville, Alabama, Blakeley 1865, Shiloh or Gravely Springs. Most all the relics associated w/ cavalry but there are gun parts among the broken spurs, buttons, & personal items that soldiers would have had. CONDITION: good to very good overall for excavated relics, mostly uncleaned & “as found” w/ ground action. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (02-14705/JS). $1,000-1,200.

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BUCKLE. 83mm x 52mm, Lead filled, “puppy paw” hooks on enlisted Georgia state seal buckle. These are scarce battlefield recovered, but much rarer non-excavated. CONDITION: good overall, sound & complete w/ all 3 hooks, has medium mustard patina w/ scattered staining, light bend on top & left, bottom edge has denting & sm. cut as seen in photos. (02-13848/JS). $4,000-6,000.

68.2 x 47.3mm. Cast brass CSA belt buckle w/ well-defined letters. This buckle is of the type shown by Steve Mullinax in his great text Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates. This style was issued to the Army of Tennessee in the winter camps 1863-1864. CONDITION: good-very good overall as heavily buffed removing rough cast surface, especially on front. As noted from 1996 receipt from Stone Mtn Relics buckle was buffed & worn. One of the 3 hooks is broken but still enough for use. Mottled medium chocolate/brown patina now. (02-14187/JS). $800-1,200.

CS SADDLE SHIELD. Rarely offered are Confederate contract military saddles w/ original CS marked saddle shields & matching pewter hardware for straps. Finding an original CS marked saddle shield on the battlefield is a relic hunter’s dream, the ground is not kind to pewter & these shields are typically in poor condition. The pewter hardware including the raised 1 3/4” CS embossed shield here is in fine condition. The saddle overall has tears in the rawhide & broken stitches but still retains its original 2 side panels & has restored stirrup straps. CONDITION: fair to good, hardware is in very good condition, saddle body is solid w/ reductions to rawhide & broken stitches as can be seen in photos, original & added leather strapping, stirrups are good overall. (02-13579/JS). $4,000-6,000.

This classic brass trimmed high cantle saddle was invented by Thornton Grimsley in St. Louis about the time of the Mexican War. They were found to be quite comfortable by many notable officers who used them. There is an identified Grimsley saddle captured that belonged to Robert E. Lee. Saddle w/ all brass furniture measures 16” from pommel to cantle, padded quilted seat, still retains fenders, stirrups, & cinch. Saddle is “as found” & could use a good cleaning. CONDITION: fair, saddle is overall complete; leather dry, cracks, surface cracking & soiled. Brass furniture has dark uncleaned patina. (02-14177/JS). $1,000-2,000.

Saddle bags have embossed oval US on one flap & have brass strap escutcheons. CONDITION: fair to good overall. (02-13608/JS). $200-300.

TEXAN SOLDIER IN HOMESPUN UNIFORM W/ PISTOL & BOWIE. Images rarely have better contrast & crispness where most every hair in beard & stitch in uniform can be seen. This rugged enlisted soldier holds a Colt Navy Revolver and an ivory slab grip bowie attached to his belt. This image is accompanied by a cabinet card of the same man postwar with Texas photographer S. B. Russell back mark. A research file accompanies possibly identifying image as from Baird Family of Grimes County, Texas. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: research file as noted above. CONDITION: fine overall; scratched areas of emulsion on periphery on bottom half unaffected image, accompanying casing & mats are equally fine, case has repaired hinged. (02-13597/JS) $10,000-15,000.

KENTUCKY INFANTRYMAN. Full standing view of early war Confederate in regulation dbl. breasted enlisted frock w/ blue cuffs & collar holding model 1842 musket w/ attached bayonet; wearing kepi & belt w/ attached bayonet scabbard. Image housed in gutta percha cased w/ a Louisville, KY photographer’s mark on cushion. CONDITION: very good overall; image has blue tinted cuffs & collar, gold tinted oval collar & buttons. (02-13593/JS). $3,000-4,000.

WILLIAMS CARTER WICKHAM. Scarce cabinet card by George Cook of Richmond, VA of General Wickham circa 1875. Card measures 6 3/4" X 4 1/4”. Wickham is shown in civilian attire. As in the previous lot this rare image of Wickham came from his family home Hickory Hill. CONDITION: good to very good, image surface has light soiling & abrasions, reverse shows areas of tape removed & corners are rounded & scuffed. (02-13589/JS). $1,000-2,000.

BOWIE KNIVES. Photograph on either salted paper or albumin has been enhanced by artist w/ gouache showing better details of faces especially. Name on back of cardstock appears to read “P. C. Laine” though Confederate w/ that name could not easily be found. Image is housed in old gessoed frame. CONDITION: very good overall w/ light fading, including frame which has several chips in gesso. (02-13586/JS). $1,000-2,000.

GENERAL PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD. This handsome black & white photo is on a gray matte & framed in a 19th C oak frame. There is a signature below the image (presumably the photographers?). Photograph depicts Beauregard in his Confederate General uniform. SIZE: Image: 15-1/4 h x 12-1/4” w. Overall inc. frame: 31” h x 27” w. CONDITION: frame has a small sliver chip in lower right corner, otherwise near excellent. (02-14690). $1,000-2,000.

BATTALION HEAVY ARTILLERY & 1st CONFEDERATE ENGINEERS. Benjamin Franklin Wilder enlisted on 12/9/1861 at Lambert's Point, Norfolk Co.VA as a private in company “B” 20th Battalion Virginia Heavy Artillery & had later service in 1st Confederate engineers in 1864 also at Norfolk serving till war’s end. Cabinet card has family inscription "Grandpa Wilder, Benjamin Franklin Wilder my maternal grandfather was mess sergeant under General Lee, Confederate Army, died about 1906". The photograph has Beeville, Texas photographers imprint. CONDITION: photo is 6 1/2” x 4 1/4” & fair to good overall, emulsion has some abrasion, soiling, tack hole at top edge, staining & reductions at bottom right corner. Texas imprint is readable & inscription on verso is reproduced in facsimile & framed next to card. (02-13598/JS). $400-600.

1) RARE COVER FOR CONFEDERATE SHEET MUSIC TITLED “BONNIE BLUE FLAG”. Also titled “Composed & Arranged for the Piano-Forte”, published by Miller & Beacham, Baltimore. Entered according to the Act of Congress1862 by Miller & Beacham in the Clerk’s Office in the District Court of Maryland. This nice example centers the image of a flag w/ a lone white five point star as the cover for sheet music & is mounted beneath a blue & black matte under glass w/ in a gold gilt frame. SIZE: 12” x 10” sight. Overall frame 19” x 17”. CONDITION: the cover has been professionally mounted and has general overall foxing & toning, but otherwise good to very good. A nice example of Confederate Civil War music & illustrative art. 2) SHEET MUSIC PATRIOTIC SONG OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. Poem honoring the famed Confederate Officer Lt. Gen. Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson. This cover sheet published by Miller & Beacham, Baltimore, circa 1862. The cover sheet very simply presented in red block print w/ additional notation entered according to the Act of Congress A.D. 1862 by William & Beacham in the Clerk’s Office in the District Court of Maryland. According to lore, the song was found on the body of a Confederate Sargent after the first battle of Winchester, May 25, 1862. Professionally matted & mounted under glass w/ in a gold gilt frame. SIZE: 12” x 9-1/2” sight. Overall frame is 19-1/2” x 17”. CONDITION: w/ minor toning, otherwise w/ strong graphics, very nice overall. 3) VERY FINE & RARE CONFEDERATE SHEET MUSIC TITLED “THE SONG OF THE SOUTH”. Composed & respectfully dedicated to the Sons of the South by James H. Huber. Published by D.P. Faulds & Co. of Louisville, KY. Cover sheet of a Confederate song during the American Civil War, published in 1861 w/ very strong graphics, Patriotic crossed flags of the Confederacy w/ a hand notation presented by C.S. (last name illegible) in ink script & professionally matted & framed under glass. A beautifully designed example. SIZE: 12-1/2” x 10-1/2” sight. Overall framed 19-1/4” x 17”. CONDITION: w/ strong graphics but w/ surface soiling, some water staining along the right side facing & toning. Good overall. A nice addition to any musical collection from the American Civil War. 4) FINE CIVIL WAR SHEET MUSIC COVER TITLED “UNION & LIBERTY” DEDICATED TO GOVERNOR DANIEL TODD OF OHIO. Medley by John Seltzer, arranged for the Piano-Forte by Edmund Mattoon. The cover w/ very strong graphics depicting Lady Liberty w/ the American flag, Greek harp & bald eagle at her feet; all w/ in gilt frame & beneath a displayed American eagle. Very patriotic example of the Union during the Civil War. Matted & framed in gold gilt frame. SIZE: 13” x 9-3/4” sight. Overall frame is 19” x 17”. CONDITION: cover as noted w/ strong graphics w/ overall toning & some slight foxing. Professionally framed & matted. Very good overall. (02-14693) $1,000-1,500.

The accompanying Confederate & obsolete states (Alabama, Virginia) are souvenirs, circulated monies collected at the end of the of the war, which were used to determine propaganda value to the Confederacy, the study conducted by Joshua Chamberlain’s staff: 1) $10.00 Bank Commonwealth Richmond, VA S# 2344, “the adoration of Washington,” recognizing the importance of Washington (war hero, first president of a “new” country, southerner, slave owner). 2) $1.00 State of Alabama, illustrating the first capitol of the Confederacy, Montgomery, S# 9105. 3) $2.00 CSA, T-42 “South strikes down the Union,” S# 42973. 4) $20.00 CSA, T-67, w/ a picture of the capitol of Tennessee, Nashville, an example of the “federal” nature of the Confederacy, an amalgam of various states (pictured on Numerous CSA denominations & various obsolete southern states), S# 4671. 5) 10.00 CSA, T-68, “horses pulling cannon,” S# 36762. 6) 5000.00 CSA, T-64, the penultimate propaganda note, featuring deceased, hero, “Stonewall” Jackson, w/ the Confederate battle flag, S# 26108. 7) 50.00 CSA, T-16, featuring “president” Jefferson Davis, S#9390. CONDITION: good to fine overall . Notes all complete w/ good borders, few sm. pin holes in the Jackson note. (02-13949/JS). $400-600.

Cal. 44. S# 43949. Bbl. 8" rnd. w/ blade front sight 6 Shot rnd. cyl. 1 Piece walnut grip. Major parts have "B" or "M" inspectors marks. CONDITION: 20% dull blue fading to brown showing light pitting. Grips show wear w/ heavy dents at butt. Action shows light wear. Bore retains intact rifling showing light pitting. (01-18323/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 44. S# 10213. Bbl. 6" rnd. w/ blade front sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Blue finished DA action. 1 Piece walnut grip. Grips have lightly visible cartouches, right panel has initial "R" marked in red. Parts have "B" inspection marks. CONDITION: 20% finish fading to brown showing scattered pitting. Grips show heavy wear & marks. Hammer is stuck in cocked position & action will not operated properly. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18309/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

Cal. 36. S# 12368. Bbl. 7 5/8" oct. w/ bead front sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. First Model 3rd Type revolver w/ wedge type loading lever latch. Blue finish w/ brass trigger guard. Major parts have "K", "O", or "B" inspectors marks. 2 Piece walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked leather flap holster in fair condition. CONDITION: metal has faded gray finish showing scattered surface corrosion, w/ series of sm. dents on cyl. Grips show heavy wear w/ chips at butt having partially visible cartouche. Hammer will not hold at full cock. Cyl. will not rotate when action is cycled. Dark pitted bore. (01-18518/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

Cal. 36. S# 761. Bbl. 7 1/2" w/ bead sight. 6 Shot rnd. roll engraved cyl. Blue finish w/ silver finished brass trigger guard. 2 Piece walnut grips. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray w/ scattered pitting. Trigger guard retains silver finish in protected areas. Grips show heavy wear w/ chips at butt. Good mechanics. Heavily pitted bore. (01-18318/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.

Cal. 32 RF. S# 40123. Bbl. 5" oct. w/ rib & semi circular German silver front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Blue finished spur trigger tip up action w/ case colored hammer & trigger. 2 Piece rosewood grips. Estimated 77,155 Mfg. 1861-1864. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked leather belt holster w/ leather stitching. CONDITION: 70% lightly faded original blue showing scratches & spots of light corrosion. Original grip finish shows light wear w/ scratches & marks. Sound mechanics. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-18671/DS). ANTIQUE. $900-1,400.

Cal. 22 Short. S# 87251. Bbl. 3 3/16" oct. w/ rib & semi circular sight. 7 Shot rnd. cyl. Silver finished tipup spur trigger action w/ blued bbl. & cyl. 2 Piece walnut grips. Mfg. 1860-1868. CONDITION: bbl. & cyl. retain 30% dull blue fading to gray. Action retains over 95% silver finish showing a light tarnish. Grips show scattered dents & handling marks. Sound mechanics. Dark lightly pitted bore. (01-18695/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-400.

Cal. 50. S# 703. Bbl. 26". Rarely seen are 1st model rifles made w/ sling swivels just like the 20" carbines. Standard configuration. “MAYNARD ARMS CO. / WASHINGTON” stamped on right side of frame, left side of frame “MANUFACTURED BY / MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE MASS”. Patch box marked vertically w/ “MAYNARD PATENTEE” along w/ 3 dates. According to Howard Madaus in his accompanying copy of ASAC article “The Maynard Rifle & Carbine in the Confederate Service” shows purchases of this weapon by several Confederate states. In article there is a Confederate soldier holding an identical rifle. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of Madaus article. CONDITION: good to very good overall. Gun appears complete, original & matching. Metal overall has a mottled gray patina. Stock is sound, well fit w/ traces of varnish. Mechanically fine w/ clear rifled bore. (01-18177/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

CARBINE. Cal. 50. S# 25578. Bbl. 20" rnd. w/ oct. shank. Semicircular front sight w/ 2 leaf rear sight. Lever operated action, bbl. tips forward for loading. Left side of action has saddle ring & bar. Lower tang has 1865 date. Walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Left side of stock has discernable "AJM" & "JM" cartouches. Mfg. by Mass. Arms Co., of Chicopee Falls, MA. CONDITION: bbl. & action retain over 50% dull fading blue showing scattered spots of light pitting. Stock has age darkened finish showing handling marks w/ sm. crack behind top tang. Bore retains intact rifling showing general light pitting. (01-18367/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

CARBINE. Cal. 50. S# 1286. Bbl. 20" rnd. w/ oct. shank. Semicircular front sight w/ 2 leaf rear sight. Lever operated action, bbl. tips forward for loading. Left side of action has saddle ring & bar. Walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Left side of stock has crisp "JM" & AJM" cartouches. Mfg. by Mass. Arms Co. of Chicopee Falls, MA. CONDITION: bbl. retains 40% dull faded blue showing general surface corrosion. Action finish has faded to brown patina. Stock has dark weathered appearance showing scratches & marks. Bore retains intact rifling. (01-18200/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

CARBINES. ALL: Cal. 50. Bbls. 20" w/ oct. shanks & blade front sights. 1) S# 5967. Base only for rear sight. Lever operated action, bbl. tips forward for loading. Left side of action has saddle ring & bar. Walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ surface rust & pitting. Stock has dark worn appearance showing numerous dents & handling marks. Bore has dark rusty appearance. (01-18270/DS). 2) NSN. 2 Leaf rear sight. Action is missing saddle ring, bar, & trigger. Several screws are missing, others are replaced, several w/ brass bolts. Walnut stock w/ steel crescent buttplate has partially visible cartouches. CONDITION: cleaned gray metal acquiring surface oxidation. Stock has heavy coat of varnish over dents & handling marks w/ lg. repaired chip right of top tang. Bore retains intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18363/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 53. NSN. Mfg. by AH Waters of Milbury, Mass. 1859-early 1860's, total of 1,500 mfg. for the US. Bbl. 35" rnd. w/ oval bore. Barleycorn front sight & graduated leaf military rear sight. Unusual underhammer action w/ turn bolt loading. Straight grip walnut stock is held by 3 bands has sling swivels & steel musket buttplate. Trumpet tipped iron ramrod. Wood & metal show no government inspection marks. CONDITION: blued finish is fading to even brown patina. Stock has darkened appearance showing scattered scratches & marks. Bore is generally bright w/ darkness in oval bore polishing marks. (01-18278/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 35" rnd. w/ blade front sight. Rear sight is removed. Unusual under hammer action w/ turn bolt loading. 3 Band walnut stock w/ trumpet tipped iron ramrod. Total of about 1,500 mfg. by A. H. Waters, MIlbury, MA 1859 - early 1860's for the US. Rifle has no discernable inspection marks. CONDITION: cleaned metal has brown/gray coloration from touch up finish. Sanded & refinished stock shows dents & handling marks. Trigger guard tang is broken. Dark pitted bore. (01-18210/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-700.

Cal. 52. NSN. Bbl. 22" w/ German silver blade front sight & 3 leaf rear sight. Top of receiver is marked "L.N. GIBBS PAT'D / JANY, 1856". Lockplate is marked "Wm F BROOKS / MANFr NEW YORK". Saddle ring & bar are mounted on sideplate. Underlever operated action causes bbl. to slide forward & tip for loading. Band fastened walnut carbine stock w/ carbine style steel buttplate marked "US" at peak. Left side of stock forward of buttplate retains partially visible cartouches. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray w/ spots of surface corrosion. Buttplate has spots of heavy rust. Stock has age darkened worn appearance w/ numerous dents & handling marks. Sound mechanics. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling. (01-17828/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 50 RF. NSN. Bbl. measures 20 1/2". The Ball repeating carbine is one of the scarcest carbines of the Civil War era. The contract for producing these weapons was signed w/ Lamson & Co. of Windsor, VT in 1864. Delivery of a scant 1,002 carbines was made in May of 1865 thus rendering them too late for service during the Civil War. They likely saw use during the reconstruction period & are generally included in any study or collection of Civil War arms due to their pre-Appomattox contract date. The Ball repeating carbine was a 7 shot repeating, 50 cal. weapon utilizing a self-contained cartridge. It featured a side loading breech mechanism utilizing a lever action trigger guard which when actuated would allow a soldier to insert seven 50 cal. rimfire cartridges into the tubular magazine. The bbl. has a front sight & a sm. folding rear sight. The left side of the receiver is marked, “E.G. LAMSON & CO WINDSOR, VT. U.S. BALL’S PATENT JUNE 23, 1863 MAR 15, 1864”. The hammer & loading port are on the right side of the receiver. Iron trigger guard/lever, buttplate, bbl. bands & ramrod. Matching original wooden stock & forend. CONDITION: bbl. has a well faded plum brown finish. Receiver & other metal parts have areas of original finish, particularly in protected areas. There is notable pitting opposite the loading port. The stock shows expected dents/dings & has a sm. loss at the toe. Very good bore w/ strong rifling. (01-18777/BF). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 44 RF. S# 1854. Bbl. 22" oct. to rnd. Reverse mounted Rocky Mountain front sight w/ German silver blade. Military 2 leaf rear sight. Top flat has Ball & Williams marking, left side has Merwin & Bray agent marking. 1 Piece breech block. Blue finished bbl. & action. Manual extractor. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ carbine buttplate & sling swivels. Most of production went to fill Civil War military orders. Left side of breech block, lower tang & inside forearm channel are marked "32". CONDITION: bbl. retains 60% dull fading blue showing spots of corrosion. Action has faded to gray. Sanded & refinished wood w/ handling marks. Forearm has chips & crack along bbl. channel w/ added screw hole on right side forward of action. Stock is split through the wrist & comb areas w/ open hole for screw type repair & has additional sm. cracks from buttplate. Bore retains strong rifling showing sm. spots of light pitting. (01-18181/DS). ANTIQUE. $900-1,400.

Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 25" browned bbl. is marked “U.S.N.”,“RP” &”P” along w/ date 1845 on breech end in front of oval loading aperture. 6-Groove rifling. Hinged monkey tail type breech plug/handle is stamped “13” & “15”. Side hammer back spring lock is marked by mfg. “N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD MASS” on center of lock & “Wm JENKS” at tail. Carbine is brass mounted. Rear of trigger guard has saddle ring. Walnut stock extends w/ in 1 1/2" of muzzle. CONDITION: good w/ repairs. Bbl. retaining traces of brown w/ overall light rust & pitting. Lock mostly gray to brown patina. Brass cleaned, toning to gold. Stock w/ traces of old finish w/ repair through wrist. Subsequent shaping has removed inspector’s marks. Bore is good. Lock will not hold at full cock. A fairly scarce carbine w/ just over 4,000 made. (01-18638/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,500.

PERCUSSION SRC. Cal. 50. S# 14004. Bbl. 22" w/ blade front sight & leaf rear sight. Lever operated single shot action. Bbl. slides forward on frame & tips downward for loading. Hammer mounted on right side lock plate. Left side has saddle ring & bar. Straight grip walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate & patch box. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Springfield Research information sheet indicating this carbine is in a S# range issued to Co. A of the 4th Tennessee Mounted Infantry. CONDITION: metal has faded to dark patina showing general pitting. Stock has dark aged appearance showing scratches & marks. Bore retains intact rifling showing some light pitting. (01-18279/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

PERCUSSION CARBINE. Cal. 50. S# 11520. Bbl. 22 1/4" rnd. w/ blade front sight & single leaf rear sight. Lever operated action, bbl. slides forward on frame & tips downward for loading. Walnut stock w/ iron patchbox & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: gray metal is partially polished showing evidence of vigorous cleaning & remaining pitting. Right side of stock behind action has 2 1/2" added wood repair. Balance of wood has dark worn appearance showing dents & handling marks. Top tang is a replacement. Pitted bore w/ partially intact rifling having a severe dent 4 1/2" - 6 1/4" from muzzle. (01-18365/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

OF ORIGINAL AMMO. Cal. 50. S# 4137. Bbl. 21 5/8”. This popular civil war carbine w/ 21 5/8” octagonal to rnd. bbl. is in standard configuration w/ crisp markings. Smiths were made by several contractors, this one made & marked by American Machine Works, Springfield MA. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rarely seen are original sealed packages of cartridges & there are 2 10 cartridge packs, along w/ 2 loose cartridges. CONDITION: original & matching. Very good overall, metal has smooth gray iron patina. Stocks are sound w/ discernable cartouche & scattered dings/dents. Mechanically fine w/ crisp, rifled bore. The larger wax paper sealed pack is very good, the 2nd pack w/ paper label has cracks at front & right edge, unaffecting aesthetics. (01-17934/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-3,500.

SRC. Cal. 50. S# 15090. Bbl. 21 5/8" rnd. w/ oct. shank. Blade front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Action is activated by a brass push rod that allows bbl. to pivot downward for loading. Left side of action has saddle ring bar. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: metal is fading to a mottled gray brown. Heavily sanded wood has dark worn appearance w/ dents, chips & handling marks. Bbl. is loose at hinge. Bore retains intact rifling showing spots of pitting. Action has weak spring tension. (01-18201/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

SRC. Cal. 50. S# 21087. Bbl. 21 5/8" rnd. w/ oct. shank. Blade front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Action is activated by a brass push rod that allows bbl. to pivot downward for loading. Left side of action has saddle ring & bar. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. & action retain sm. amounts of blue & case color finish fading to brown showing scattered pitting & corrosion. Forearm is broken & chipped along both sides of bbl. channel. Stock shows wear & handling marks w/ cracks extending from action. Lower tang screw is missing. Bore retains intact rifling w/ scattered pitting. (01-18274/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

PERCUSSION CARBINE. Cal. 50. S# 11909. Bbl. 21 5/8" rnd. w/ oct. shank. Blade front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Action is activated by a brass push rod that allows bbl. to pivot downward for loading. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Left side of stock has "JH" cartouche. CONDITION: bbl. retains 30% dull faded blue blending w/ surface corrosion & light pitting. Action finish has faded to gray showing corrosion. Saddle ring & bar are removed. Forearm has lightly worn appearance. Stock is cracked at head w/ lg. chips behind action & at toe of buttplate. Bbl. is loose at hinge. Action lacks spring tension. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18357/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

PERCUSSION SRC. Cal. 50. S# 3014. Bbl. 21 5/8" rnd. w/ oct. shank. Front sight has replacement blade. Graduated leaf rear sight. Action is activated by a brass push rod that allows bbl. to pivot downward for loading. Left side of action has saddle ring & bar. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Left side of stock has lightly visible "JH" cartouche. CONDITION: metal finish fading to gray w/ scattered pitting. Bbl. hinge screw is replacement. Replacement nipple. Wood has dark worn appearance showing dents & handling marks. Sm. chips & cracks around action & toe. Bore retains lightly worn rifling. (01-18373/DS). ANTIQUE. $900-1,200.

PERCUSSION CARBINES. ALL: cal. 50. Bbls. 21 1/2" oct. to rnd. Graduated leaf carbine rear sights. Left flats of bbls. have "LFR" inspectors mark. Bbls. are hinged at bottom of frames & tip downward for loading. Case colored actions operated by pushing up on brass opening levers. Right side mounted hammers w/ saddle ring bars on left side. Left side has Poultney & Trimble agent address. Band fastened walnut forearms & straight grip stocks w/ steel carbine buttplates & "JH" cartouches. 1) S# 8538. German silver blade front sight. CONDITION: bbl. retains 50% dull faded blue showing surface corrosion. Action retains 30% fading case colors blending w/ surface corrosion. Refinished wood shows numerous dents & handling marks. Stock has crack extending from left side of action. Bore retains sound rifling. (01-18516/DS). 2) S# 3497. Left side of stock has added initials "LS". CONDITION: metal has mottled patina showing spots of surface corrosion & light pitting. Sight is missing screw. Action is not functioning missing opening lever, mainspring & other internal parts. Forearm is broken along both sides of bbl. channel. Stock shows heavy wear w/ cracks & chips having spots of plastic wood filler. Dark rusted bore. (01-18517/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

MILITARY PERCUSSION RIFLE. Cal. 52. S# C,35504. Featured in The Sharps Collector Vol. 24, No. 2 pg. 35 & 36. Bbl. shortened to 14 1/8" & retains base only for rear sight. Action is complete w/ Sharps pellet priming system integral w/ lockplate. Forearm is shortened to correspond w/ bbl. length & decorated w/ 5 sets of pearl ornamentation on sides & bottom consisting of sm. circle at center of 2 arrow style points. Straight grip walnut stock w/ rectangular lid iron patch box, steel rifle buttplate & sling swivel. The Sharps Collector article attributed the inlays as representing Civil War Union Corp badges. Identified badges include the arrow (17th Corp., 1st Div.), Heart (24th Corp, 1st Div.) & triangle (4th Corp., 3rd Div.). Heart inlay is missing. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: The Sharps Collector magazine as noted above; binder containing photos, diagrams & explanation of Indian marks by Wendell Grangaard, the Guns of History Inc. Sioux Falls, SD. Diagrams show Mr. Grangaard's interpretation of "Togia" markings that are partially distinguishable on the rifle. According to translation, these markings identify the rifle as belonging to "Bird Tail" who was in attendance at Little Big Horn, a Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux. Mr. Grangaard interprets the apparent Union Army Corp. badges to represent Indian symbols. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance showing light pitting. Wood has worn finish showing numerous scratches, dents & marks, many of which are identified by Mr. Grangaard as Indian markings. Hammer will not fully cock. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-17980/DS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-7,500.

Cal. 50-70. NSN. Bbl. 22" w/ blade front sight & Lawrence patent rear sight. Left side has saddle ring & bar w/ added stamped number "10" on receiver. Walnut forearm has "GHB" inspectors mark. Walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. & action has 70% old refinish fading to plum on bbl. & frame. Bbl. has barely visible markings. No S# remains on top tang. Lever & buttplate have 90% re-case colored finish. Refinished wood shows light marks. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling showing sm. spots of light pitting. (01-18491/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,250.

Cal. 20 Ga. S# 79304. Bbl. 22" w/ blade front sight & Lawrence patent adj. leaf rear sight. Centerfire conversion action. Primer feed mechanism removed from sideplate. Left side has saddle ring bar, ring is removed. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Right side of stock has hand carved initials "F.W.S". Left side of stock has initials "ES". CONDITION: bbl. blue is fading to a smooth brown patina. Reblued action retains 40% dull faded blue. Refinished wood shows scratches & marks w/ sm. chip below lock plate. Bore shows scattered pitting. (01-18220/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,250-1,750.

Cal. 52. S# C,25670. Bbl. 22" w/ blade front sight & base only for rear sight. Action has primer mechanism on side plate w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to mottled gray brown w/ pitting. Wood has dark heavily weathered appearance showing cracks, dents, chips & spots of plastic wood filler. Lever latch is missing. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing light pitting. (01-18263/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 52. S# 67936. Bbl. 22" w/ blade front sight & Lawrence patent rear sight. Action has Maynard primer feed on left w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate & steel patch box on right side. CONDITION: metal has dark crusty appearance w/ general pitting & surface corrosion. Stock & forearm have added finish over dark worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks. Stock has sm. cracks behind lock plate & around buttplate. Dark pitted bore. (01-18238/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 52. S# C,4400. Bbl. 22" w/ Lawrence patent rear sight. Percussion action w/ Lawrence primer feed on lock having saddle ring & bar on left side. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. & right side of action show harsh cleaning w/ remainder of action having natural dark patina appearance. Stock & forearm are sanded & refinished showing dents & marks. Action functions properly. Rusty pitted bore. (01-17827/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.

Cal. 52 RF. S# 2576. Bbl. 24" w/ blade front sight & adj. V notch rear sight. Lever actuated single shot rifle, bbl. slides forward on frame for loading. Straight grip walnut stock w/ brass buttplate & swivel. Made w/out forearm, originally had a leather covering around the bbl. CONDITION: bbl. no longer has it's original leather covering & shows evidence of cleaning w/ areas of deep pitting. Action retains 40% dull fading blue showing areas of deep pitting. Refinished stock shows wear & handling marks. Bore is pitted retaining largely intact rifling. (01-18275/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-750.

ALL: cal. 45-70. Bbls. 22" w/ blade front sights. Actions retain primer mechanism on lock plates w/ saddle rings & bars on left side. 1) S# 30768. Rear sight base only. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel buttplate. CONDITION: metal finish shows a dark brown patina w/ general pitting. Internal parts of primer mechanism are missing. Saddle ring bar is bent. Some screws are replacement. Lock is not discharging properly. Forearm band, retainer & screw are missing. Forearm has added finish over wear & handling marks w/ chips at tip, bbl. channel & action. Stock has dark weathered appearance w/ gouges, chips & sm. cracks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18366/DS). 2) S# 31740. Lawrence patent rear sight. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown w/ areas of light pitting. Internal primer mechanism parts, hammer screw & front trigger guard screw are missing. Lever retaining pin is broken. Wood has added varnish over scratches, dents & handling marks. Stock is cracked behind lock plate. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-18385/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,600.

ALL: bbls. 22" w/ blade front sights. Lock plates has tape primer mechanisms. Left side of actions have saddle ring & bar. Straight grip walnut stocks w/ steel carbine buttplate. 1) PERCUSSION. Cal. 52. S# 6224. Broken rear sight. Band fastened forearm. Stock has patch box. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to mottled brown patina showing dents & areas of heavy pitting. Primer mechanism internal parts are missing. Some action screws & lever pin are replacements. Wood has dark heavily weathered appearance. Forearm has numerous chips & cracks. Stock is broken at wrist w/ attempted repairs showing chips & cracks around tangs, lock plate & buttplate. Dark pitted bore. (01-18266/DS). 2) CARTRIDGE CONVERSION. Cal. 45-70. S# C,23726. Lawrence patent rear sight missing slide. CONDITION: metal has dark patina showing light pitting & corrosion. Forearm is missing. Stock has dark weathered appearance, broken at wrist showing cracks, dents & added holes. Internal primer mechanism parts are missing. Some action screws are missing or replacements. Dark pitted bore. (01-18400/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ALL: bbls. 22" w/ blade front sight & Lawrence patent rear sight. Actions have Lawrence primer feeds on lock plates & saddle bars on left side. Band fastened carbine forearms & straight grip walnut stocks w/ steel carbine buttplates. 1) Cal. 52. S# C23767. Stock has patch box on right side. CONDITION: bbl. & lock have dark patina appearance showing pitting. Action has faded gray brown appearance showing spots of light pitting. Rear sight has bent staff. Wood has dark weathered appearance showing numerous cracks, dents, chips & handling marks. Dark pitted bore. 2) Cal. 52. S# C44272. Rear sight has bent staff. Action has saddle ring & bar on left side. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ areas of light pitting. Wood has dark heavily weathered appearance w/ cracks, lg. chips, dents & handling marks. Dark pitted bore. Hammer is broken. Hammer screw & rear lock screw are missing. 3) CARTRIDGE CONVERSION. Cal. 45-70. S# 82522. Action has saddle ring & bar on left side. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ areas of pitting & corrosion. Wood has dark heavily weathered appearance. Stock shows wood erosion w/ dents, cracks & handling marks. Forearm has lg. chips along both sides of bbl. Breech block & breech block pin along w/ parts of the primer mechanism are missing. Bore retains sound rifling showing sm. spots of pitting. (01-18269 (3) /DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

HISTORY. Cal. 36. S# 31315. Bbl. 20" of carbine style w/ barleycorn front sight & graduated leaf rear sight. Top of receiver marked “MODEL / 1865 / SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE / PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860 MANJF’D AT PROV. R.I. / BY BURNSIDE RIFLE Co”. Lever action repeater w/ hammer mounted on side lock. 7 Shot mag. Loads through the buttplate. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock. Togia is the pictorial language of the Plains indians. Wendell Grangaard of The Guns of History is author of the book “Documenting the Weapons used at the Little Bighorn”. Through his friendship w/ Benjamin Black Elk, Wendell has learned & has been able to document the Togia language. According to Wendell’s translation of the togia marks, this gun was carried by Chief Little Horse of the Oglala Sioux. Left side of the stock has numerous lightly visible markings that Wendell has translated to be Little Horse’s signature mark. The meaning of other markings translated by Wendell include: Plenty Horse, rode with, killed soldier, White Clay Creek, Short Bull, Good Thunder, Kills Bear, Crow Dog, friend, rode, fought together, Crazy Horse, Strong Hold, Rose Bud, Little Horse, Bird Head, Strikes Two. Chief Little Horse of the Oglala Sioux rode w/ Crazy Horse at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, June 25th 1876. He surrendered w/ Crazy Horse at the Red Cloud Agency at Fort Robinson, Nebraska on May 5th, 1877. Little Horse was present when Crazy Horse was killed & afterwards moved to the forks on White Clay Creek north & west of the Pine ridge. Chief Little Horse rode to the Battle of Wounded Knee, but was too late to stop the carnage. A few days later on December 30th, 1890, he led a small band of Oglala Sioux to the battle of Dresxal Mission, which was the last battle of the Indian Wars. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Wendell Grangaard’s translation of the togia markings along w/ information about Chief Little Horse’s life & the Drexel Mission fight. Also includes copies of 2 photographs of Chief Little Horse & his wife. CONDITION: metal has a dark patina showing general light pitting. Wood has an age darkened appearance showing scratches, dents & marks. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing spots of pitting. Sound action. Mag. Tube is intact. We do not guarantee that this Spencer was owned by Little Horse. (01-17975/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

OF AMMUNITION. Cal. 56-50. S# 26540. Standard configuration of the popular breech loading carbine that held 7 rds. in buttstock magazine. Abraham Lincoln himself tested one of these guns & recommended it for service regardless of its high price. Troops armed w/ Spencers had tremendous firepower as proven by the 5th Michigan at Gettysburg & Wilder's Brigade at Hoover's gap. 22" Bbl., 3 line address on top of breech. 2 Position adj. rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 7 rds. CONDITION: good to very good overall. Iron is overall mottled gray, 3 Line address is better than average w/ "SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO. BOSTON, MASS / PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860". Stocks are sound & solid w/ old varnish, sm. putty repair on forestock rear of band. Inspector cartouche on buttstock visible only in outline, sm. gap in fit between buttstock & top of breech. Mechanically functional w/ crisp rifled bore. Accompanying 7 rds. of ammunition are very good w/ 5 different head stamps. (01-18454/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 56-50. S# 5931. Bbl. 20" w/ blade front sight & graduated leaf rear sight. Lever operated repeater w/ mag. that loads through the butt. Left side of receiver has saddle ring & bar. Receiver ring is marked "SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO. BOSTON, MASS. / PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860". Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate & sling swivels. Left side of stock has "CHP" & "DAM" cartouches. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing spots of surface corrosion & light pitting. Wood has dark worn appearance showing sm. marks. Bore is generally bright retaining sound rifling showing scattered sm. spots of pitting. (01-18515/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,250.

Cal. 52 RF (56-56). S# 58219. Bbl. 22" w/ pinned blade front sight & folding leaf rear sight. Action features lock mounted hammer on right side w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Band fastened walnut forearm. Carbine walnut stock w/ tubular mag. that inserts through steel buttplate. Approx. 50,000 mfg. 1863-1865. CONDITION: metal has dark brown patina appearance w/ scattered pitting showing wrench marks in breech area. Forearm has added finish over dents & handling marks. Stock has worn appearance w/ lg. chips around lockplate & lg. crack extending from buttplate. Inside mag. tube is intact. Bore retains largely sound rifling showing sm. spots of pitting most noticeable near muzzle. (01-17810/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 52 RF (56-56). S# 15140. Bbl. 22" rnd. w/ blade front sight & adj. leaf carbine rear sight. Lever action repeater w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Right side of receiver has stamped identification number "112". Tubular mag. that feeds through the butt. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel buttplate. Stock retains sling swivel, sling swivel is missing from forearm band. CONDITION: metal has faded to mottled gray w/ scattered pitting. Forearm has worn appearance w/ chips & added wood repair along bbl. channel. Stock has worn appearance w/ dents & cracks having added wood repairs on sides of butt. Mag. tube is intact. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing some deep pitting. (01-18243/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.

Cal. 52 RF (56-56). S# 8319. Bbl. shortened to 22 1/2" w/ blade front sight & graduated leaf rear sight. Lever action repeater w/ tubular mag. that loads through butt. Replacement walnut sporter forearm. Original walnut stock w/ steel buttplate having swivel loop in toeline. CONDITION: metal has faded to mottled gray brown showing pitting, corrosion & dents. Forearm has rough brown appearance. Stock has lightly worn finish showing dents & handling marks w/ chips around lock plate. Mag. tube is missing spring & follower. Action sticks in closed position. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18358/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

Cal. 52 RF. S# 11493. Bbl. 22" w/ blade front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Action hood rotates to left for loading. Island mounted lock plate marked "JOSLYN FIRE ARMS Co / STONINGTON, CONN / 1864". Band fastened straight grip walnut stock w/ iron carbine buttplate. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to an even brown patina showing some very light pitting. Stock has dark aged appearance showing scattered dents & marks. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing pitting. (01-18199/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 52 RF. S# 6711. Bbl. 22" w/ blade front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Single shot action, breech block pivots to left for loading. Island lock marked "JOSLYN FIRE ARMS CO / STONINGTON, CONN. / 1864". Band fastened walnut carbine stock w/ iron fittings having saddle ring & bar on left side. Left ear of stock has lightly visible "FDL" cartouche. Left side of bbl. has "FDL" inspector mark. CONDITION: metal is fading to light gray brown patina. Stock has worn appearance showing numerous dents & handling marks. Sm. chips & cracks in lock, saddle ring bar & trigger plate areas. Bore is generally bright retaining strong rifling. (01-18513/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 52 RF. S# 5823. Bbl. 22" w/ blade front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Single shot action, breech block pivots to left for loading. Island lock marked "JOSLYN FIRE ARMS CO / STONINGTON, CONN. / 1864". Band fastened walnut carbine stock w/ iron fittings having saddle ring & bar on left side. Left ear of stock has lightly visible "FDL" cartouche. Left side of bbl. has "FDL" inspector mark. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing scattered tarnish w/ spots of light pitting. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ numerous dents & handling marks having cracks extending from lock & buttplate. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling. (01-18514/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 21" w/ blade front sight & leaf rear sight. Lever operated single shot action w/ saddle ring on left side. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ brass forearm band & carbine buttplate. 20,601 mfg. by Starr Arms Co., Yonkers, NY 1862-1865. CONDITION: bbl. has 30% dull blue fading to brown showing surface corrosion w/ wrench marks on breech end. Action finish is fading to mottled gray brown. Wood shows wear w/ dents, scratches & handling marks. Forearm has chips along both sides of bbl. Stock has crack extending from left side of action w/ sm. chips around lower tang & lg. chip at toe. Bore retains intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18261/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 54. S# 16903. Bbl. 21" w/ blade front sight & leaf rear sight. Lever operated single shot action w/ saddle ring on left side. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ brass forearm band & carbine buttplate. 20,601 Mfg. by Starr Arms Co., Yonkers, NY 1862-1865. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray brown appearance showing sm. dents & light pitting. Wood has weathered appearance showing scratches, dents & handling marks w/ series of 3 notches cut on each side of forearm. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18329/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

BREECH LOADING REPEATING CARBINE. Cal. 50 RF. S# 4179. Bbl. 22" rnd. standard configuration bbl. w/ adj. rear sight stamped “KENTUCKY” on left side of breech. This gun was part of a contract of 5,000 guns for the state of Kentucky in Jan. 1865. CONDITION: very good to fine overall; metal retains about 20% original finish w/ balance silver/brown patina, hairline crack on left side of stock following mag. tube which is often seen, otherwise stocks are fine, well fit w/ scattered storage dings & dents, markings crisp w/ exception of lightly struck “TRIPLETT & SCOTT” & patent information on top tang, mechanically fine w/ well defined rifled bore. (01-18425/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

CARBINE. Cal. 52. S# 21. Bbl. 20" rnd. w/ oct. shank. Percussion fired breechloading action operated by a serpentine shaped underlever. Lockplate is marked "GWYN & CAMPBELL / PATENT/ 1862 / HAMILTON. O.". Walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Right side of stock has cut initials "H.D.C.". CONDITION: metal has a dark patina appearance w/ general pitting. Stock has aged darkened appearance w/ dents & handling marks. Hairline crack behind lockplate. Long tang rear sight is missing adj. leaf. Dark pitted bore. Chamber is plugged. (01-18095/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

Cal. 54. S# 12043. Bbl. 21" rnd. Blade front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Action is hinged at center of breech block w/ guide screw at right side of frame. Left side has saddle ring & bar. Band fastened forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ sling swivel & steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. blue is fading to brown showing some surface corrosion. Action has dull blue in protected areas fading to gray showing sm. dents & spots of corrosion. Breech block retains good bright blue. Refinished wood shows scattered scratches & marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing sm. spots of light pitting. (01-18347/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 54. S# 9708. Bbl. 21" rnd. w/ blade front sight & folding leaf carbine rear sight. Third Model action has solid breech block w/ saddle ring & bar on let side. Band fastened forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate & sling swivel. Left side of stock has hand cut marking that appears to read "1864" followed by unidentified letters. Right side of stock has hand carved markings that appears to be "H/H/P" w/ sm. letters that appear to be "UGH". CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing spots of pitting. Hammer appears to be a replacement. Hammer screw & front top tang screw are missing. Wood shows wear w/ dents, scratches & marks having lg. chip above lock plate. Pitted bore. (01-18356/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 54. S# 23210. Bbl. 21" w/ blade front sight & single leaf rear sight. Lever operated action w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Right side has center mounted guide screw. Back action lock. Left side of bbl. near front sight has hand cut "XXX". Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip walnut carbine stock w/ steel buttplate & sling swivel. CONDITION: metal has gray brown patina showing scattered spots of corrosion & light pitting. Front lock screw is replacement. Refinished wood has worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks. Forearm has lg. chip along right bbl. channel w/ smaller chips along attachment screw. Stock has lg. chip left of lower tang. Bore retains sound rifling showing some light pitting near the muzzle. (01-18665/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 54. S# 24354. Bbl. 21" rnd. Blade front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Action is hinged at center of breech block w/ guide screw at right side of frame. Left side has saddle ring & bar. Lock & bbl. have "C" inspector's mark. Band fastened forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ sling swivel & steel carbine buttplate. Left side of stock has hand carved marked appearing to read "Jori". CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance w/ sm. spots of light pitting. Forearm shows heavy wear w/ chips & cracks along bbl. channels. Stock shows numerous dents & handling marks w/ sm. chip behind lower tang. Bore retains sound rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-18239/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 54. S# 15214. Bbl. 21" rnd. Blade front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Action is hinged at center of breech block w/ guide screw at right side of frame. Left side has saddle ring & bar. Band fastened forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ sling swivel & steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: metal has faded to a dark patina appearance. Wood has age darkened appearance showing dents & marks. Forearm has spot of plastic filler on left side. Bore retains intact rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-18355/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 54. S# 33486. Bbl. 21" rnd. Blade front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Action is hinged at center of breech block w/ guide screw at right side of frame. Left side has saddle ring & bar. Band fastened forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ sling swivel & steel carbine buttplate. Left side of stock has 2 illegible cartouches. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown patina showing surface corrosion & spots of light pitting. Wood has dark worn appearance w/ numerous dents, scratches & marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18364/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.

Cal. 54. S# 30455. Bbl. 21" w/ blade front sight & single leaf rear sight. Lever operated action w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Right side has center mounted guide screw. Back action lock. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip walnut carbine stock w/ steel buttplate & sling swivel. CONDITION: metal has mottled gray brown appearance w/ scattered pitting & surface corrosion having series of sm. dents around forearm band area. Front lock screw is not present. Wood has dark worn appearance w/ numerous deep dents, chips & gouges having sm. cracks behind action & lower tang. Bore retains largely intact rifling w/ pitting that becomes deepest towards muzzle. (01-18680/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

Cal. 54. S# 428. Bbl. 21" rnd. Blade front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Action is hinged at center of breech block w/ guide screw at right side of frame. Left side has saddle ring & bar. Band fastened forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ sling swivel & steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray/brown patina showing surface corrosion. Stocks have dark worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks. Forearm is chipped along bbl. channel at tip. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing areas of pitting. (01-18267/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

Cal. 54. S# 20483. Bbl. 21" rnd. Blade front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Action is hinged at center of breech block w/ guide screw at right side of frame. Left side has saddle ring & bar. Band fastened forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ sling swivel & steel carbine buttplate. Left side of stock has "HDH" cartouche. CONDITION: metal has faded to a dark patina showing light pitting. Forearm shows heavy wear w/ chips along bbl. channel. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks w/ chips around action, tangs & buttplate. Bore retains intact rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-18268/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

Cal. 54. S# 32131. Bbl. 21" rnd. Blade front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Action is hinged at center of breech block w/ guide screw at right side of frame. Left side has saddle ring & bar. Band fastened forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ sling swivel & steel carbine buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Springfield Research Service information sheet listing carbines w/ serial numbers close to this one that were issued to Co. A 3rd Ohio Volunteer Cavalry & Co. G 2nd ILL Volunteer Cavalry. CONDITION: metal has faded to light gray brown patina showing spots of surface corrosion & light pitting. Wood has dark worn appearance w/ dents, scratches & handling marks. Bore retains intact rifling showing pitting. (01-18352/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

Cal. 54. S# 1968. Bbl. 21" w/ blade front sight & single leaf rear sight. Lever operated action w/ guide screw in right side having hammer mounted on back action lock. Left side retains saddle ring bar, ring is removed. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate & sling swivel. Right & left sides of stock have cut crosses. Left side has partially visible cartouche. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to dark brown patina. Action has mottled silver gray patina. Forearm shows finish wear w/ dents & handling marks. Stock is cracked through head w/ worn finish showing numerous dents, scratches, chips & handling marks. Hammer will not hold in cocked position. Dark pitted bore. (01-18490/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

SRCS. ALL: cal. 54. Bbls. 21" rnd. Blade front sights w/ folding leaf rear sights. Actions are hinged at center of breech blocks w/ guide screws at right side of frames. Left sides have saddle ring & bar. Band fastened forearms & straight grip walnut stocks w/ sling swivels & steel carbine buttplates. 1) S# 11483. CONDITION: metal has dark patina w/ general rust & pitting. Wood has dark aged appearance w/ dents & marks. Action hinge screw is replaced w/ bolt. Dark pitted bore. (01-18240/DS). 2) S# 18683. CONDITION: metal is polished & reblued. Refinished wood w/ spots of plastic wood filler having sm. chips around action & buttplate. Pitted bore. (01-18380/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $900-1,350.

SRCS. ALL: cal. 54. Bbl. 21" rnd. Blade front sights. Actions are hinged at center of breech blocks w/ guide screws at right side of frames. Left sides have saddle ring & bar. Band fastened forearms & straight grip walnut stocks w/ steel carbine buttplates. 1) S# 9550. Folding leaf rear sight. Stock has sling swivel. Left side of stock has 2 clear "GC" cartouches & sm. "C&G" stamping. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Springfield Research Center printout showing that carbines S# near this one were issued to Co. E 6th ILL. Cavalry & 1st NJ Cavalry. CONDITION: metal has faded to dark brown patina. Protected sides of breech block retain good blue. Chamber area shows red rust. Stock has age darkened appearance showing dents & handling marks. Heavily rusted bore. (01-18349/DS). 2) S# 6607. Rear sight & rear sling swivel are missing. Right side of stock has "JKL" & "GC" cartouches. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ general surface corrosion & light pitting. Forearm has dark worn appearance w/ lg. chip missing along left bbl. channel. Stock has age darkened appearance w/ numerous dents, scratches & handling marks. Action screw on left side of receiver has galvanized replacement. 1 Breech block screw on left side is missing. Saddle ring bar is bent. Bore retains intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18360/DS) ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ERA DUTCH MUSKET. Cal. 75. NSN. Bbl. 43 1/4". This exact gun is pictured and described in Warren Moore’s 1967 text Weapons of the American Revolution. (pgs. 110-111) This is one of only two examples known. Pre-Revolutionary war Dutch lock has makers mark “CORAV- /A- MASTRICH” engraved forward of cock. Thumbplate & buttplate both numbered “38”. Indiscernible company markings are engraved on top buttplate tang. Many Dutch muskets were used in the American Revolution, but few with such a unique brand “TOWN OF / BOSTON”. REFERENCE: pages 110-111 Warren Moore, Weapons of the American Revolution, 1967. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: scan of book excerpt. CONDITION: good to very good overall, iron has smooth dark patina with minor pitting around breech. Stock shows sanding and removal of moldings around lock, old varnish mostly retained. Fit of metal to wood shows a few gaps especially around lock, barrel tang and front edge of trigger guard. Mechanically functional though won’t hold on half cock, smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: Ex-Ed Charol collection. From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17750/JS). ANTIQUE. $15,000-20,000.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR CHARLEVILLE MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42 1/2" round barrel with large “So CAROLINA” seen on only few other Revolutionary War arms. There is also a vertically stamped “US” at breech which is a later federal era marking. The lock is marked with a vertical 3/8" “US”. The last digits of date on breech appear to read “70”. CONDITION: good overall and untouched since found. The sideplate was replaced with brass and has same shellac coating as rest of gun. Top jaw and screw are replaced. There is repair to the wood between lock and barrel tang which has same shellac or painted coating as rest of gun. Barrel was cut about 1-2" to 42 1/2" removing bayonet lug, the front band was just forced backwards without changing stock or band spring to give barrel clearance. Metal overall is dark patina and uncleaned. Stock is darkest where coated but appears original other than repair. All-in-all this is an honest representative of a South Carolina musket, only a few are known. Mechanically fine clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17753/JS). ANTIQUE. $12,000-15,000.

Cal. 75. NSN. 53 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 39 1/4" rnd. w/ a lg. brass blade sight, forward of sight engraved “No. 109”. Ramrod is engraved “No. 119”. There are no other discernible markings other than sm. proof near bbl. breech. Brass mounted & described by George Neumann as infantry musket 1777-1798 w/ nearly identical features of caliber, length, arrowhead finial trigger guard, undulating design on buttplate tang w/ 2 screws, pinned bbl., raised stock rib parallel to the ramrod channel, lg. convex screwheads on rear of buttplate, straight flat lock w/ beveled edges & faceted pan & flat cock. Warren Moore in his text also shows a nearly identical gun (S-49) stating “type purchased from Holland by Benjamin Franklin for use by the American colonial troops in the Revolutionary War”. CONDITION: very good overall, appears original & complete, original flint, bbl. & lock have dark iron patina, brass has mixed olive/medium mustard patina. Stock is sound & solid, has well disguised sm. wood repair rear of bbl. tang & crack repair on right side of forestock toward muzzle. Mechanically functional w/ smooth pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17755/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

WITH AMERICAN NAME & REGIMENT ON STOCK. Cal. Approx. 80. NSN. Bbl. 45 3/4". Pinned bbl. has partially legible proofs on the left side including “6”. There are parallel bands at the breech. Unmarked iron lock features a squared off frizzen & unreinforced cock. Brass trigger guard w/ 2 rear screws. Iron trigger w/ curled base. Brass buttplate w/ 2 rear screws & 1 top screw. Long brass somewhat flattened side plate. Iron ramrod w/ 3 brass ramrod pipes but entry thimble is missing. Brass nosecap. Stock has period carving on the right side that reads, “Benj HASKEL Tuppens Rgt”. There is a lg. swell in the stock where the entry thimble was. CONDITION: bbl. & lock have a very dark, deep ancient patina. Lock holds both full & half cock. The brass has a dark mustard patina & appears to have never been cleaned. Stock has numerous dents & dings but no major breaks. There is a short tight crack beneath the lock at the front & rear of the lock. There are some losses around the area of the missing entry thimble. There is a linen cord whipping repair to what can be assumed to be a stock break just in front of swelled area of the stock. It is possible this area may have been struck by a bullet or shrapnel, breaking the stock & dislodging the entry thimble. Through cursory research we found a Benjamin Haskel serving w/ the Massachusetts Line & we also found references to a Tuppens’ Regiment, also associated w/ the Massachusetts Line. A very historic weapon worthy of further research & examination. (01-18004/BF). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.

STATES” BRANDED CHARLEVILLE MUSKET. Cal. 75. NSN. Bbl. 45". This is a fine example of a rare & desirable Revolutionary War "United States" branded Model 1763 Charleville musket. On March 31, 1777, George Washington directed that all Continental Arms be stamped w/ "United States". According to George D. Moller in his text American Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. I., 1993, this is the earliest identification mark on Continental muskets. In addition to the lg. 2 line brand, the lock has “US” surcharge at tail & there is another later “US” cartouche in a stippled circle from Federal era. Musket is in standard Charleville configuration 45" .75 caliber bbl., iron mounted w/ sling swivels attached to middle band & trigger guard. Accompanying bayonet fits musket well w/ an early ring closure. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes & bayonet. CONDITION: good to very good overall, metal is overall dark w/ brown patina, pitting on lock & at breech. Relined touch hole. Stock is well fit w/ the normal cosmetic blemishes from 250 years. Appears original & complete w/ replaced cock screw. Mechanically functional though cock will not hold at half cock. Smooth clear bore w/ pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17752/JS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000.

MUSKET. Cal. 70. NSN. Bbl. 45" rnd. w/ vertically stamped “US” in line w/ pan, 3 iron bbl. bands all spring retained, brass blade front sight attached to front band, bayonet lug on top. The lock has same “D” inspection mark found on bbl. & is engraved “CHARLEVILLE”. Sideplate has inspection mark plus “CP” stamped upside down which has been debated as to whether it stands for “Commonwealth Property” or “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes. CONDITION: good to very good overall, original flint configuration, bbl. & sideplate have been refinished to a smooth brown color. 1/4" high letters of US surcharge at back of bbl. partially obscured as can be seen in photos. Lock, trigger guard, buttplate, bands & ramrod have a dark mottled gray patina. Stock has been refinished w/ rounded edges, 2" sliver inset forward of trigger guard on left side. Mechanically fine w/ dark bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17754/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

MUSKET. Cal. .69. NSN. 36.5” Bbl. marked at breech “crown over AP” and “trefoil over script P”. Standard configuration, 51.75” overall, iron mounted, scattered small proofs discernible on many parts, no discernible lock mark other than “J” proof. CONDITION: good overall as restored, iron has mottled brown patina overall w/ pitting especially on rear band, stock appears cut at rear band w/ large sliver inset on right side, 2” piece of wood added under front band. Mechanics need attention-frizzen does not mate properly w/ brass pan & not allow flint to properly engage, clear smooth bore. (01-18623/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 69. NSN. 59 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 44 1/2" w/ no discernible proofs. Only markings noted were found internally & appear just to be a lg. “H” stamped inside lockplate. Our consignor felt this is a pre-1795 American made musket which is possible. This is an exacting copy of the 1770s Charleville w/ only notable differences are narrower bbl. tang, brass pan & frizzen bridle. CONDITION: good to very good overall, appears to be original & matching. Metal has a dark iron patina overall w/ refinishing around breech w/ different patination. Ramrod is a shortened replacement of later style. Stock has lg. sliver missing left side of tang. Mechanically sluggish w/ weak mainspring, clear smooth pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17799/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000

MUSKET. Cal. 75. NSN. Bbl. 44 3/4" w/ 2 5/8" tang. Left side of breech end of bbl. has marking that appears to be star / "D". Lock has no surviving markings. 1766 Pattern features include lock, L shaped flat side plate, 12 3/4" trigger guard, button head ramrod, & forend. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Button tipped iron ramrod. Left side of stock behind dished comb stamped "D", right side of stock has added punch dot initials "AC". CONDITION: metal has dark brown appearance w/ general heavy pitting. Stock has heavy coat of added finish over dents & handling marks. Chips & sm. cracks are found around lock & tang areas w/ nail repaired chip between top tang & side plate. Additional chips are found around buttplate & trigger guard tangs. Forearm shows several chips along the bbl. channel. Lock lacks spring tension. Replacement parts include frizzen screw, frizzen spring screw, hammer clamp & screw. Dark heavily pitted rusty bore. (01-18394/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 69. NSN. 44 1/2" Bbl. Oval “Eagle CT” proof at rear. Slightly beveled flat plate lock w/ teat at rear is marked “EVANS” vertically & w/ eagle & U.S. (?) in front of reinforced cock. Frizzen spring has bulbous finial w/ teat. American walnut stock of Harper’s Ferry pattern w/ dished comb is held by 3 bands retained by long springs. Inspector’s mark “MTW” between 2 “V”s is on left side behind sideplate. Bottom of stock behind trigger guard tang is stamped “KCE”(?). Musket is complete w/ sling loops, ramrod, & what appears to be its original bayonet. 16" Triangular blade has star proof at rear. Evans had a contract for 1,000 muskets. No record exists of deliveries. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 16" bayonet. CONDITION: good. Metal parts w/ considerable cleaning over remaining overall light pitting. There are some scratches on left side of stock & a long sliver of wood separation left side of bbl. channel behind front band. Stock furniture remains mostly brown. Eagle U.S. mark is nearly obliterated at center of lock. Stock retains most of what appears to be its original finish w/ fine hand worn patina at normal points of wear. Mechanically good. Bayonet condition commensurate w/ musket. (01-18706/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 75. NSN. 57 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 42" rnd. w/ 2 ring transition at breech, w/ sm. stamped cartouche “SS”. This is the unique American copy of the British short land pattern muskets. Bill Ahearn in his 2005 text Muskets of the Revolution shows an identical example, w/ the initials thought to be Shubabel Sever of Framingham Massachusetts, a known Committee of Safety gunsmith. 2 Identical muskets are in the Connecticut State Museum & have remained their property since the American Revolution. Of the 2 examples sold in public auction previously, both were incomplete. This is a relatively fine example that the consignor purchased from a reenactor who was shooting it! (see accompanying notes) This musket has some very distinctive characteristics seen only by this manufacturer such as their distinctive plane ramrod pipes & thumbplate w/ central screw. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes. CONDITION: very good overall, gray iron patina, light mustard patina to brass, there is a break in trigger guard extension at screw hole. Mechanics fine, smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17749/JS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000.

MUSKET AND BAYONET. Cal. 69. NSN. 57" Overall. Bbl. 42" rnd. tapered w/ brass blade sight w/ bayonet stud on bottom. Lock is marked “KOTLAND”. Kotland most likely marked by a sm. supplier mimicking well known “KETLAND” trade locks of the era. This musket dimensionally similar to the British light infantry musket & thought fabricated after the militia act of 1792 mandating 69 caliber & smaller locks. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: bayonet. CONDITION: good to very good overall, appears complete & original, original flint lock & bbl. have mottled gray/brown patina, brass has light to medium mustard patina, stock is sound, hand worn patina scattered cosmetic blemishes. Accompanying bayonet has matching gray patina & fits well. Mechanically fine w/ smooth pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17760/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 75. NSN. 54" overall. Bbl. 36 1/4" rnd. w/ London commercial proofs on left breech. Lock marked in lg. block letters “BARKER”. Mathias Barker is best known for his manufacture of Ferguson rifles used in America during the Revolutionary War. This example was made for the York Militia & so marked on bbl., rack numbers are found on top of buttplate. Unique design of trigger guard w/ no extensions mounted on oversized steel trigger plate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: hand written collector notes. CONDITION: very good overall, appears original & complete, stock refinished, otherwise solid & well fit. Sling swivels & trigger guard screw are replaced. Mechanically functional w/ a clear dirty bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17773/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

Cal. 70. NSN. 43 1/4" Overall. Bbl. 27 3/4" oct. swamped w/ dovetailed front & rear sights, iron mounted, the fan shaped finials on buttplate & trigger guard are reminiscent of some excavated from pre-revolution Indian sites. Stock is very plainly made w/ no decoration other than an incised line in the short cheekpiece. This rifle has undergone substantial restoration to the wood & is a reconversion from percussion, regardless a very rare American stocked mid 18th century Jaeger military rifle. CONDITION: good as restored, lock components are replaced as is sideplate & lock screws, sling swivels are replaced, both iron half hexagonal ramrod pipes appear original though there is wood restoration above & forward of front pipe which is mostly new as is brass band. Mechanics of new mechanism are excellent. The bore has discernible rifling although heavily worn from use. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17795/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

Cal. 78. NSN. Bbl. 42". 57 1/2" Overall. Interesting gun appears American restocked, utilizing a mix of commercial & military parts including: bbl., trigger guard, ramrod, pipes appear from short land pattern British musket. British military proofs on top of bbl. as well as military style buttplate. Lock plate appears commercial. Sideplate appears Dutch. CONDITION: good to very good overall; appears original & original flint. Top jaw & top jaw screw appear replaced. Stock is well fit, refinished w/ some well disguised insets in crack repairs. Threaded iron ramrod is reproduction. Bbl. & lock have iron patina w/ pitting especially at breech. Brass cleaned to a light mustard patina. Mechanically functions w/ smooth pitted bore. (01-18431/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

BY JOSEPH WETHERBEE, 1776. Cal. 79. NSN. 61 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 45 1/2". This unique brown Bess musket is documented & photographed in a 5 page article published in October 1971 Gun Report. Metal parts are all 1st model Brown Bess, the stock is curly maple. Engraved on the underside of the bbl., near the breech reads: “JW / Hd. Ms / 1776”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: the 5 page 1971 article by Willard C. Cousins is available to anyone wanting to read the history of this musket. The article also showed an accompanying 18" bladed bayonet which was lost from the estate, a similar unmarked Brown Bess bayonet w/ 17" blade accompanies musket now. REFERENCE: pictured & described in Gun Report article: JOSEPH WETHERBEE PATRIOT-GUNSMITH, HARVARD, MASS 1725-1809, October 1971, pps 56-60. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, stock shows little wear or use & appears most likely 20th century addition, but 1776 inscription on bottom of bbl. appears original. Iron has brown patina overall, brass cleaned w/ light mustard patina, there is a braised repair in the top buttplate tang. Accompanying bayonet is very good & matches musket well. PROVENANCE: Ex-Willard C. Cousins collection. From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (1897-1980). (01-17803/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-5,000.

. Cal. 76. NSN. Bbl. 42”. A classic British 1st Model Brown Bess mfg. as a 1756 Long Land musket w/ the bbl. being shortened to 42”, 2nd Model length, by the British military. Bbl. has a bayonet lug on the top & several proofs near the breech including a partially visible “F G” on the cheek side. There is a crowned “GR” over broad arrow along w/ a crowned crossed keys mark on the top of the bbl. & a crowned “9” on the lock side. The lock is marked w/ a crown “GR” in front of the cock & a sm. crowned broad arrow under the pan. There is also a mark behind the cock that appears to have been purposely removed, possibly during American reissue. Upon examination of the inside of the lock, there are several proof marks including a clear & distinct “F G”. The “F G” stamp probably stands for Farmer & Galton, noted Birmingham gunsmiths. James Farmer & Samuel Galton were active in the gunsmith trade starting in the mid 1700s & the exponential growth of their thriving business was due to primarily to the slave trade. They were chief suppliers to the African Company & arms suppliers to most of the other British slave trading companies. They supplied arms in support of the British government through many wars & conflicts earning vast profits, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. The musket has a brass trigger guard w/ well articulated finials. Lg. brass 3 step buttplate w/ brass escutcheon at top of wrist. Brass rounded sideplate w/ long tail. There are 4 brass thimbles & a brass nosecap. Stock has well defined beaver tails in back of the lock & in back of the sideplate. It is possible this musket was restocked by an American gunsmith prior to being reissued during the Revolution to American troops. There is a mark near the buttplate on the cheek side that could be a store keeper’s mark. Stock has a noticeable swell to the rear of the entry thimble. Both iron sling swivels are present as well as the original iron ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. exhibits a wonderful deep, dark ancient patina. Lock has a dark gray patina & holds both full & half cock. The lock is correct, however it may not be the original lock for this gun. Mainspring has been replaced & does not fit properly. The frizzen spring screw is replaced. The frizzen spring itself may also be a replacement. Brass generally has a mottled, light mustard patina w/ the thimbles & nosecap having a darker patina. Stock remains quite solid & boasts a wonderful deep, rich finish acquired over many years. There are 2 sm. losses below & at the front of the lock & several sm. sliver losses to the top of the bbl. channel. Bore is fair. This fine example of a 1st Model Brown Bess is untouched in most respects but was shortened to 42” as most early British arms were to conform w/ the length of the newly introduced 2nd Model Brown Bess. The lock was likely replaced w/ a correct period lock sometime during the life of the musket. PROVENANCE: Ex-Walter O' Connor Collection. (01-18161/BF). ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.

MUSKET, “USTATES” and “US” SURCHARGED, PATTERN 1768. Cal. 67. NSN. 57 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 42". Both bbl. & lock have US surcharges & bottom of stock has lg. “USTATES” brand. There are several other markings on the buttstock as can be seen in photos. The lock in this gun is maker marked “EDGE 1762” & must have been a replacement during the war or after as it has same federal era surcharge. This musket conforms to other pattern 1768s lacking Pratt’s improvements seen on the 1777 pattern short land pattern. This is a rare & desirable example w/ such nice markings on lock, stock & bbl. CONDITION: very good overall, parts appear original to time of use, original flint configuration, lock functions well though poorly fit at bottom edge. Stock has professional wrist repair & several sm. repairs to forestock. Barrel has dark patina w/ discernible markings as can be seen in photographs. The lock has a mottled gray patina w/ discernible markings. Lock & bbl. appear to have been stamped w/ the same about 3/8" “US” surcharge. Stock markings are all discernible as can be seen in photographs including the very bold “USTATES” brand on bottom of comb. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17751/JS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000.

BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 78. NSN. Bbl. 40 5/8". This gun appears cut down from a Revolutionary War era musket, which original would’ve been 42". Furniture from thimble back is consistent w/ short land pattern variation w/ the raised S shaped sideplate, high comb, 2nd model style buttplate, escutcheon & trigger guard. This gun has been stretched from rear thimble forward w/ replaced forestock & ramrod pipes, etc. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: bayonet. CONDITION: poor to fair overall; bbl. cut as noted, forestock, thimbles & ramrod replaced. External lock components all replaced in correct style so most likely reconversion, otherwise original w/ good markings on lock, no discernable bbl. or stock marks. Original portion of stock is refinished w/ heavy varnish w/ few disguised inset repairs. Forestock restoration made from 2 poorly fit pieces of wood. India Pattern bayonet refinished but fits adequately for display. (01-18430/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

FLINTLOCK MUSKET W/ BAYONET. Cal. 75. NSN. Bbl.39". This is a fine example of a Nepalese used musket from their armory. Lock is dated 1810 at tail & has rampant East India Co. lion forward of cock. Various military proofs & markings are found on bbl. & stock, characteristic of other Nepalese armory muskets. Broken white leather sling of unknown origin is attached. CONDITION: very good to fine overall; appears complete & original, mostly smooth gray metal overall, crisp markings. Stock has numerous sm. storage blemishes & one lg. defect on left side of buttstock, hand worn patina. Mechanically fine w/ smooth dark bore. (01-18432/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. .765. NSN. 39" Rnd. bbl. w/ black powder proofs at breech end, also stamped “SG”. Tower marked lock has crown over “GR” in front of goose neck cock w/ view proof under pan. Musket has not been reconverted. Interior of lock marked w/ crowned "3" & “PS”. Brass mounted stock of European walnut has no visible brands or marks, but does have beaver tail relief carving behind bbl. & palm swell at thimble. Musket is complete w/ steel ramrod & sling loops. CONDITION: good. Iron & steel parts cleaned to silver gray over considerable light pitting. Stock heavily refinished w/ deep sanding marks & rounded edges. Brass w/ file marks & heavy cleaning has toned back to mustard under a coat of lacquer. A piece of wood is missing at right side of bbl. tang. Otherwise, stock appears to be sound. Cock somewhat loose on tumbler. (01-18705/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

PATTERN PERCUSSION MUSKET. Cal. 75. NSN. Bbl. 39 1/4" rnd. w/ smooth bore. Lump front sight w/ fixed V notch rear sight. Lock marked w/ British East India Co. rampant lion. Pin fastened full length walnut stock w/ sling swivels having brass buttplate, trigger guard, sideplate escutcheons, nose cap & 3 pipes. Iron ramrod. Right side of stock & trigger guard have Nepalese markings. CONDITION: metal has mottled brown patina appearance w/ surface corrosion having sm. dents at breech. Refinished wood shows wear w/ scattered dents & handling marks having spots of epoxy repair on left side. Sound lock. Dark rusty bore. (01-18492/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-700.

INFANTRY CARBINE. Cal. 65. NSN. 57 3/4" Overall. Bbl. 42" rnd. w/ Tower inspector’s marks & proof. Lock has crown over “GR” cipher & broad arrow proof forward of cock & engraved vertically at tail “HASKINS / 1757”. Carbine matches specifications of other known examples such as pictured on page 173 of Battle Weapons of the Revolutionary War by George Neumann. CONDITION: good to very good overall as restored & refinished, 10 inches of forestock has been sliced, nosecap replaced. Markings are mostly crisp & discernible on bbl., lock, & stock. Mechanically fine w/ clear smooth bore. Sling rings are missing. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17774/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

MUSKET. Cal. 77. NSN. 42 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 26 1/2" rnd. cut from the original 42". The only markings on bbl. are sm. British proofs & lg. vertical engraved “M G” & possibly last 2 digits of date “66”. This exact gun is pictured on page 120 of George Neumann’s 1967 text History of Weapons of the American Revolution. “The arm is a heavy naval musket of the 1750 period, with the .77 caliber bbl. shortened to 26.5". It includes a sidebar & ring of the type used by horse troops. The original naval style furniture & stock proofs remain, but the only marking in metal is “MG” on bbl.” Neumann shows another shortened naval musket marked “MASSACHTS BAY” in same text (p. 68). Neumann mentions other known carbines that do not comply w/ official specifications. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, appears original & unaltered since the war. There is an old braised repair to bbl. tang. Iron has mottled gray patina w/ pitting. Stock is sound w/ crisp markings. PROVENANCE: Ex-George Neumann Collection; Ex-Ed Charol Collection. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17767/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 72. NSN. 59 1/4" Overall. Bbl. 43 3/4" rnd. w/ bayonet lug cut down on top as front sight. Musket appears purposely configured w/ detached forestock of different wood pinned to bbl. Musket was found in this configuration in NH according to consignor notes. Early lock is unmarked except for odd cartouche inside, possibly letters “LO”. Brass mounted, 4 ramrod pipes, only 1st is flared, buttplate has long tapered tang. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: collector notes. CONDITION: good to very good as configured, bbl. & lock have mottled gray patinas, brass has medium mustard patina. Rear pipe missing tail. Forestock & buttstock have hand worn patinas, there is old tacked wood repair between lock & bbl. tang. Mechanically fine w/ smooth pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17779/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

MUSKET. Cal. 71. NSN. Bbl. 40 1/2". Lock marked "Nre Rle / de St. Etienne". 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & button tipped ramrod. Left ear of stock is stamped "J.C. BERTAIL / G.". "J.C. BERTAIL" marking also found on toeline behind trigger guard. Sideplate bar is stamped "NC". Dished portion on left side of stock has deeply cut number "5" w/ "H" stamped at it's center. Left side forward of buttplate stamped "22". Right side of stock has discernable St. Etienne roundel. CONDITION: metal shows evidence of cleaning & shows light mottled gray brown patina. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks having a crack forward of buttplate. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18393/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

Cal. 69. NSN. 42 1/4" Overall. Bbl. 27" rnd. w/ bayonet lug on top. Lock has spurious markings “ALLEN”, “1779 / NY”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes. CONDITION: good to very good overall, metal has an artificial brown patina overall, nosecap added, reconversion to flint w/ replaced cock & battery, stock is refinished. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17775/JS). ANTIQUE. $400-700.

1) CHARLEVILLE PERCUSSION CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 71. NSN. Bbl. shortened to 22 3/4" w/ threaded hole for attachment of French style conversion side lug. Partially converted Charleville marked lock w/ replacement engraved percussion hammer. Walnut stock cut to 2 band configuration w/ iron fitings & button tipped ramrod. Right side of stock has hand cut markings "PA" followed by "X". CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ heavy rust in breech area. Stock shows heavy wear & dents w/ cracks, chips & missing pieces of wood around lock, tang, side plate & trigger plate areas. Forearm is spliced forward of rear band & has lg. chips along bbl. channel. Dark rusted bores. (01-18511/DS). 2) SPRINGFIELD 1855 US PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. shortened to 33" w/ 2 leaf rear sight. 1860 Dated Springfield lock w/ Maynard tape primer feed. Stock is cut to 2 band length w/ iron fittings. Ramrod is not present. Left ear of stock has hand cut initials that appear to be "PoS". CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ general pitting becoming heavy in breech area. Sanded & refinished stock shows dents, handling marks & sm. chips. Dark rusted bore. (01-18512/DS) ANTIQUE. $300-500.

Cal. 54. S# 881. Bbl. measures 10”. The total production of this rare American flintlock pistol was 4,096. Of this number, approximately 2,580 were dated 1807. Bbl. is proofed on the left side w/ eagle head over “P” & “US” in an oval. The serial number “881” is stamped in front of the US proof. The model 1805 pistol was the first military handgun produced by the National Armory. It is believed that the guns were numbered & issued in pairs, therefore of the 4,096 pistols manufactured, the highest serial number would be 2,048 as each pistol in a pair was numbered identically. Pistol is original flint w/ original lock intact. Lock features a spread winged American eagle over “US” in front of the cock and “HARPERS FERRY 1807” to the rear of the cock. Brass trigger guard, buttcap, side plate, nose band & entry thimble. There is an iron ramrod thimble housing a wooden ramrod below the iron rib under the bbl. A cartouche can still be seen on the stock just to the rear of the side plate. A wonderful opportunity to obtain one of the most prized & sought after of American military pistols. CONDITION: iron has a medium to dark gray mottled patina. Brass has been cleaned but has reacquired a light mustard patina. Lock holds both full & half cock & the action is very crisp. Wood is solid w/ a few minor dents & dings as would be expected in a military pistol that is over 200 years old. Bore is good showing minor oxidation. (01-18424/BF). ANTIQUE. $13,000-16,000.

Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/2" w/ brass blade sight. Breech end of bbl. has partially removed markings "US / P" are still visible. Lock marked "A. WATERS/ MILBURY, MS. / 1841" followed by letter "T". Walnut stock w/ iron buttcap, trigger guard, side plate, bbl. band & button tipped swivel ramrod. Left ear of stock has 2 partially visible cartouches. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing scattered light pitting. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ scattered handling marks having sm. chips & cracks in lock & side plate areas. Sound action. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18301/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

ALL: cal. 54. NSN. Bbls. 8 1/2" smooth bore w/ brass blade sights. Walnut stocks w/ iron buttcaps, trigger guards, bbl. bands & button tipped swivel ramrods. 1) FLINTLOCK. Breech end of bbl. has "JH". Lock is marked "A WATERS / MILBURY / MS / 1838". CONDITION: metal has faded to mottled gray. Stock has added finish over wear & handling marks w/ cracks forward of sideplate & lock. Lock has light spring tension. Dark pitted bore. (01-18302/DS). 2) PERCUSSION CONVERSION. Breech end marked "US / NWP / P". French style conversion lug. Conversion lock marked "A. WATERS / MILBURY, MS / 1841" followed by letter "T". CONDITION: metal has mottled gray brown patina w/ surface corrosion & rust. Stock shows heavy wear on right side, left side is heavily charred. Sound lock. Dark pitted bore. (01-18320/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $750-1,250.

1) ASA. WATERS MODEL 1836 US PERCUSSION CONVERSION. Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/2" rnd. w/ smooth bore. Brass semi circular front sight. Lock is marked w/ an eagles head of "A.S. WATERS & Co / MILBURY MASS / 1844". Walnut stock, left ear has hand carved "A". Iron fittings include buttcap w/ backstrap, trigger guard & bbl. band / side plate. Button tipped swivel ramrod. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to a light brown patina. Stock shows wear & handling marks w/ chip behind lock. Dark lightly pitted bore. Good mechanics. (01-18055/DS). 2) UNMARKED EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK. Cal. 60. NSN. Bbl. 5 5/16". Unmarked iron lock. Pin fastened walnut stock. Engraved brass fittings include trigger guard, butt cap & side plate. Wrist of stock has an oval presentation plate w/ illegible markings. Wooden ramrod held in faceted brass thimble & single piper. CONDITION: metal has faded to dark brown showing spots of light pitting. Stock shows wear & handling marks w/ chip behind lock & nail repair brake forward of lock. Dark pitted bore. Lock has stiff operation. (01-18059/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/2" rnd. w/ smooth bore & semi circular sight. Lock is marked "U.S. / H. ASTON". Walnut stock w/ brass buttcap, trigger guard, grip straps & bbl. band. Left side of stock has clear "NWR" & "WAJ" cartouches. Button tipped iron swivel ramrod. Approx. 6,000 mfg. in 1851-1852. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance showing surface rust & pitting. Dark heavily pitted rusty bore. Stock finish shows scratches & handing marks w/ spot of dark staining & crack around sideplate area. (01-17401/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-700.

Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 8" oct. w/ smooth bore, nickel finish & bead front sight. Top flat is marked "LIVERPOOL". Back action lock marked "WILLIAM POWELL". Lock, hammer & top tang along w/ German silver trigger guard have tasteful scroll engraving. Key fastened rnd. butt walnut stock w/ checkered grip having oval nameplate at top of wrist. German silver escutcheons & thimble. Button tipped iron swivel ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. retains 90% nickel showing scattered handling marks & spots of pitting. Stock has worn finish w/ scattered scratches & handling marks. Lock & iron parts have faded to gray. Sound lock w/ rust plugged nipple. Dark corroded bore. (01-17815/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

MUSKET WITH RARE “US” SURCHARGED BAYONET. Cal. 714. NSN. 59 1/2" overall. Bbl. 44 3/4" w/ “P” over eaglehead over “V” on left breech. This is a rare 1st type Springfield musket which is virtually a copy of the French Charleville musket that served the country so well during the Revolutionary War. Lock is marked w/ eagle above script “US” forward of cock & “SPRINGFIELD” on tail in vertical arc. The buttplate is dated “1801”. There is an inspector mark in stock rear of triggerguard “MW”. Accompanying bayonet has 14" blade surcharged “US” in sm. letters on inside shank. Only 3205 muskets were produced in 1801. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of collector notes & bayonet. CONDITION: very good overall. Appears original complete including ramrod & sling swivels. There is a deep sm. rectangular cartouche “R” which is stamped about 3/8 of an inch above touch hole which is wallowed out. Appears to be original flint, but cock screw, beveled pan, frizzen spring & frizzen screw all appear replaced, so possibly a reconversion but well done w/ mostly original parts. Iron overall is a mottled mixed gray patina w/ pitting at breech. Stock is sound w/ scattered well disguised glue repairs. The accompanying bayonet matches gun well for surface & fits well but still overhangs about a quarter inch over bbl. There is a sm. diamond cartouche impressed on ricasso along w/ “US” surcharge on shank. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17741/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 44 1/8". Bbl. is proofed on the left side, “P P.G(in cartouche) M 1814”. Markings like this generally indicate issuance by the State of Massachusetts for the War of 1812. Lock is marked in front of the cock, “CANTON (in arc) T. FRENCH”. Iron trigger guard, buttplate, side plate, bbl. bands, nosecap & ramrod. Original stock. CONDITION: iron has been cleaned but has reacquired a pleasing gray patina. Lock markings are clear. Lock holds both full & half cock. Stock is amazingly crisp & relatively free of damage. Good but dirty bore. (01-18000/BF). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,600.

Cal. approx. 71. NSN. Bbl. 35 1/4" oct. to rnd. Left facet of the bbl. marked, “FS FW (crown) 1822”. Bbl. marked on the bbl. tang behind the rear sight, “(crown)/S”. Percussion conversion lock marked, “(crown)D Potsdam”. Brass trigger guard, buttplate, side plate, bbl. bands & nosecap. Rear of buttplate marked, “243”. Top of buttplate marked, “1822 160. 19.LW.R. 6C.”. Iron ramrod. Lightish colored stock is proofed near the side plate. CONDITION: iron parts have a dark patina. Lock holds both full & half cock. Brass has a rich mustard patina. Stock has a tiny loss behind the lock but is nearly completely intact. (01-18001/BF). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

PERCUSSION CONVERSION RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42" replacement w/ rifled bore. Top of bbl. marked "H & P" w/ "1861" date. Left side of bbl. marked "NJ". Conversion lock is marked "US / N. T. WICKHAM" forward of hammer w/ "PHIL / 1827" behind hammer. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & original sling swivels & partial leather sling. Left ear of stock has partially visible cartouche stamped "14". Button tipped ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked socket bayonet. CONDITION: metal is fading to mottled patina. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ numerous dents, scratches & marks. Dark lightly pitted bore. (01-18494/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

PERCUSSION CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ smooth bore. Left side of bbl. marked "NJ". Bolster style conversion. 2 Leaf rear sight. 1829 Date Springfield conversion lock. 3 Band fastened walnut stock w/ iron fittings having leather sling on original swivels. Left ear of stock has 2 sharp cartouches. Left side of butt has hand carved cross. Button tipped iron ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular socket bayonet. CONDITION: metal has mottled patina appearance w/ general surface corrosion & scattered light pitting. Stock has age darkened appearance showing dents, scratches & marks. Sound lock. Dark rusted bore. (01-18493/DS). ANTIQUE. $450-600.

ALL: cal. 69. NSN. 1) WL EVANS. Bbl. 42" w/ filed down front sight. French style side lug conversion. Lock is dated 1826. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & button tipped ramrod. CONDITION: metal has a mottled gray brown appearance w/ scattered areas of pitting. Stock has a dark worn appearance showing dents & handling marks w/ wood erosion above lock & sm. cracks in lock, tang & side plate areas. Dark pitted bore. (01-18226/DS). 2) HARPERS FERRY. Bbl. shortened to 29 3/8" w/ Belgium style cone type conversion. 1833 Dated lock. Walnut stock w/ iron fittings is shortened to 2 band configuration. Ramrod is missing. Right side of stock has unidentifiable hand cut markings. CONDITION: metal has heavily cleaned appearance w/ general pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Refinished stock shows heavy wear & handling marks & is broken & repairs at head. Dark rusty bore. (01-18372/DS). 3) NEW JERSEY MARKED N. STARR. Bbl. 42" w/ rifled bore. Ground down front sight, blade sight on forward band & reverse mounted 2 leaf sight. Hewes & Phillips bolster type conversion. Breech of bbl. has H&P marking forward of 1861 Date. Left side of bbl. has "N.J" New Jersey marking. 1832 Dated lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance. Sanded & refinished stock shows handling marks w/ sm. cracks in lock & side plate areas. Pitted bore. (01-18390/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42". Lock & bbl. have 1836 Date. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & button tipped ramrod. Left ear of stock has "V / JAS" marking w/ other indistinguishable marks. CONDITION: bbl. & lock finish has faded to a dark patina showing corrosion & light pitting. Fittings have faded to a mottled patina finish. Stock shows heavy wear w/ dents & handling marks. Area around buttplate shows water damage showing numerous cracks & chips. Cracks are found extending from both ends of lock w/ chip below lock. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-18229/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 32 1/4" w/ barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight having 1 broken leaf. 1833 Date Harper Ferry lock. "HP" marked 2nd Type replacement breech w/ bolster conversion by Hewes & Phillips, Newark, NJ 1861-1862. 2 Band walnut stock w/ brass fittings. Stock has added wood in bbl. band keeper slots indicating conversion from original solid bands to current split band configuration. Button tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: Bright finished bbl. is acquiring a light tarnish. Lock has faded to even brown patina. Refinished stock shows scattered handling marks. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18335/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

BREECHLOADING RIFLE. Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 32 5/8". Breech block marked "J.H. Hall / H. FERRY / US / 1832". Breech block is converted from flintlock to percussion & pivots upward for loading. 3 Band walnut stock w/ button tipped ramrod. CONDITION: browned bbl. finish showing spots of light pitting. Action finish is fading to mottled gray brown patina. Stock has age darkened appearance showing dents, gouges & handling marks. Bore is generally bright retaining sound rifling. (01-18244/DS). ANTIQUE. $900-1,400.

Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 41 3/4". Bbl. is proofed on the left side w/ an eagle head, “P” & “V”. The bbl. tang is dated 1845. Lock has been converted to percussion ignition system. Lock marked behind the hammer, “SPRINGFIELD 1845”. Iron trigger guard, buttplate, side plate, bbl. bands, nosecap & ramrod. Stock has visible inspector’s marks just behind the side plate. CONDITION: bbl. has a medium to dark gray mottled patina. The lock has a medium gray patina & holds both full & half cock. Stock has some insect & possible dampness damage. Stock has been spliced under the nosecap. Dark crusty bore. (01-18003/BF). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

MUSKET. Cal. .69. NSN. Federal armory alteration of Harpers Ferry flintlock to percussion via “Belgium system” of plugging barrels vent & threading nipple into barrel. The original lock plate had percussion hammer fitted w/ removal of flintlock components. This is an honest complete example of one of over 300,000 conversions made prior to the Civil War of which many were issued to volunteers in 1861. 42” Round bbl. has VP Eagle head proofs on left side of breech, “1841” on tang & small “53” possibly alteration number stamped rear of nipple. Lock has small eagle above “US” forward of hammer & “HARPERS / FERRY / 1841” stamped vertically at tail. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & matching including sling swivels & ramrod, iron patina w/ pitting, markings all discernible, stock is sound & well fit, old sanding, moderate edge wear, no discernible inspection cartouche. Mechanically fine w/ clear smooth bore. (01-18624/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

"MISSISSIPPI" RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 33" w/ right side bayonet lug. Blade front sight & graduated leaf rear sight. Lock is marked forward of hammer "E. WHITNEY / U.S." w/ "N HAVEN / 1843" behind hammer. Band fastened walnut stock. Brass fittings include patch box, buttplate, trigger guard, side plate & bbl. bands. Brass trumpet tipped iron ramrod. Total of 26,500 mfg. 1843-1855. CONDITION: bbl. & lock have cleaned gray appearance w/ rusted pitting in breech area. Rear sight & surrounding area of bbl. show evidence of brazing. Stock has added finish over a very heavily worn appearance w/ numerous deep dents, gouges, cracks, chips & spots of repair. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-18222/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

PERCUSSION "MISSISSIPPI" RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 33" w/ brass blade front sight & fixed V notch rear sight. Lock is marked forward of hammer "ROBBINS, KENDELL & LAWRENCE / U.S." w/ "Windsor, VT / 1847" behind lock. Band fastened walnut stock. Brass fittings include patch box, buttplate, trigger guard, side plate & bbl. bands. Brass trumpet tipped iron ramrod. Total of 10,000 mfg. at Windsor, VT 1845-1848. CONDITION: bbl. is cleaned showing light pitting that becomes heavy in breech area. Lock has mottled gray brown finish showing spots of pitting. Stock has age darkened worn appearance w/ heavy dents & handling marks having wood erosion around lock w/ cracks through lock & side plates. Bore retains sound rifling showing general very light pitting. (01-18371/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

"MISSISSIPPI" RIFLE. Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 33" w/ brass blade front sight & fixed V notch rear sight. Lock is marked forward of hammer "E. WHITNEY / U.S." w/ "N HAVEN / 1848" behind hammer. Band fastened walnut stock. Left ear of stock has partially visible cartouche. Brass fittings include patch box, buttplate, trigger guard, side plate & bbl. bands. Brass trumpet tipped iron ramrod. Total of 26,500 mfg. 1843-1855. CONDITION: bbl. & lock finish have faded to a mottled brown patina w/ pitting & rust in breech area. Cleaned brass is starting to reacquire a tarnish. Sanded & refinished stock has a 4 1/2" x 2 3/4" added wood repair on left side of butt. Pitted bore. (01-18359/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ALL: cal. 69. NSN. Bbls. 42" w/ blade front sights. 3 Band walnut stocks w/ iron fittings. 1) 1848 Dated lock. Bbl. has open dovetail for rear sight. Tulip tipped ramrod. CONDITION: metal has dark brown patina appearance w/ general light pitting on bbl. & very heavy pitting on buttplate & trigger guard. Sanded & refinished stock shows dents & handling marks. Chip below lock plate & cracks extending from buttplate. Dark pitted bore. (01-18257/DS). 2) Lock has indistinguishable date. CONDITION: bbl., action & fittings have dark rusty appearance w/ general pitting that is very heavy on buttplate & trigger guard. Muzzle has extreme pitting that has eroded the end of the bbl. leaving a jagged appearance. Side plate, rear lock screw & ramrod are missing. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ water damage at butt showing dents, handling marks & lg. chips w/ several cracks around butt. Dark pitted bore. (01-18362/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

BAYONET. Cal. 69. NSN. This is an attractive Mexican War dated Springfield musket w/ good bright metal & nicely colored stock. Accompanied by a Civil War era gun sling. Standard configuration w/ 42" rnd. bbl. & "VP" eagle head proofs at breech. Lock dated "SPRING / FIELD / 1846" rear of hammer & stamped w/ eagle over "U.S.". Accompanied by a well fit angular bayonet having U.S. surcharge in matching condition. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: bayonet. CONDITION: very good overall. Metal is mostly bright w/ scattered staining & light pitting. Bbl. proofs discernable. Lock markings good, though eagle is light on lockplate. Stock is sound, well fit w/ "HH / Q" stamped in flat opposite lock. Sling is very good w/ just minor scuffs on edges. Mechanics fine & good smooth bore. Bayonet fits well. Mostly bright w/ scattered staining & pitting. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Dan Poppen. (01-17297/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

MUSKETS. ALL: cal. 69. NSN. Bbls. 42" w/ brass blade front sights. 3 Band walnut stocks w/ iron fittings & trumpet tipped iron ramrods. 1) HARPERS FERRY. 1846 Dated lock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet. CONDITION: bbl. has faded gray appearance w/ pitting that becomes heaviest at breech. Lock, hammer & fittings have faded gray appearance showing pitting. Sanded & refinished stock showing dents & handling marks. Front bbl. band retainer is broken. Dark pitted bore. Bayonet shows general pitting. (01-18223/DS). 2) SPRINGFIELD. 1848 Dated lock & bbl. CONDITION: bbl. has dark mottled patina appearance showing corrosion & light pitting. Sanded & refinished stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks having cracks behind lock. Front bbl. band retainer is missing. Dark pitted bore w/ movable obstruction near breech end. (01-18246/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ALL: cal. 69. NSN. Bbls. 42" w/ blade front sights. 3 Band walnut stocks w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrods. 1) 1849 Dated lock w/ 1852 dated bbl. Right side of butt has hand carved initials "TI". CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance w/ pitting in breech area. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents, scratches & handling marks having sm. cracks & chips in lock & sideplate areas. Dark pitted bore. (01-18214/DS). 2) 1852 Dated lock. Bbl. date is illegible. CONDITION: heavily cleaned metal showing areas of pitting heaviest at breech & buttplate. Sanded & refinished stock showing heavy dents, gouges & handling marks. Stock is broken in forearm area forward of lock & sideplate. Tang screw is missing. Dark pitted bore. (01-18219/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 52. NSN. Bbl. 21" w/ smooth bore. Blade front sight w/ fixed V notch rear sight. Single shot percussion rifle. Breech block is operated by a thumb lever along right side of action & tips up for loading. Left side has saddle ring & bar. Band fastened walnut stock w/ steel buttplate & button tipped iron ramrod. Total quantity of approx. 10,500 mfg. 1844-1853. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown showing general pitting. Wood has dark worn appearance having erosion in the butt area w/ cracks around action & buttplate. Dark pitted bore. (01-18297/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.

MUSKETS. ALL: NSN. 1) SPRINGFIELD. Cal. 45. Bbl. 38 1/2" unmarked replacement w/ blade front sight & fixed square notch rear sight. 1853 Dated lock. 3 Band walnut stock that is cut under rear band w/ replacement forearm wood having a steel nose cap. Brass tipped iron ramrod. Rear swivel is removed. CONDITION: heavily cleaned metal w/ pitting heaviest at breech area. Butt section of stock is refinished w/ lg. chips around lock & tang & crack running from lock to trigger guard. Replacement forearm section has rough finish showing scratches & handling marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18272/DS) 2) HARPERS FERRY. Cal. 69. Bbl. 42". 1852 Dated lock & bbl. 3 Band walnut stock w/ forward band & sight missing. Tulip tipped ramrod. Peak of buttplate is stamped "30 / 30". CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ light pitting in breech area. Top of bbl. at breech end has solder mark from apparent sight attachment. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ heavy dents, scratches & marks having wood erosion & repairs around lock w/ crack through sideplate screw. Dark pitted bore. (01-18292/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $600-900.

ALL: cal. 69. NSN. 1) SPRINGFIELD 1847 CAVALRY MUSKETOON. Bbl. 26" w/ 2 leaf rear sight & 1853 date. 1847 Dated lock. 2 Band walnut stock w/ brass fittings. Attachment base only for swivel ramrod. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown patina w/ rust in breech area. Refinished stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks having cracks in buttplate, lock & side plate areas. Dark pitted bore. (01-18368/DS). 2) SPRINGFIELD 1847 ARTILLERY MUSKETOON. Bbl. 26" w/ right side bayonet lug. 1847 Dated lock. 2 Band walnut stock w/ tulip tipped ramrod. CONDITION: metal is heavily cleaned w/ general pitting. Lock is missing internal parts & does not function. Refinished stock w/ extensive epoxy repairs around buttplate & lock areas. Repairs around buttplate are chipping. Dark pitted bore. (01-18378/DS). 3) EVANS 1816 PERCUSSION CONVERSION. Bbl. shortened to 32" w/ French style side lug conversion. Walnut stock w/ iron fittings is shortened to 2 band configuration. Left ear of stock has clover shaped marked w/ initials "VJS" followed by number "2". CONDITION: metal has dark brown appearance w/ rust & pitting. Sporting style replacement hammer. Ramrod is missing. Stock has age darkened worn appearance w/ cracks, chips & handling marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18381/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $500-800.

Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42" rifled. Blade front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Remington mfg. lock w/ Maynard tape primer feed mechanism. Bbl. & lock are dated 1857. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & iron tipped ramrod. Left ear has 2 lightly visible cartouches. Toeline of stock has "GS" cartouche. Comb of stock near buttplate peak is stamped "V / 7". Remington supplied 20,000 locks to Frankford Arsenal for conversion 1856-1858. CONDITION: metal shows cleaning having a gray appearance w/ scattered pitting. Stock has worn finish showing dents, scratches & marks. Primer mechanism is intact. Bore retains intact rifling showing light pitting. (01-18277/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. 1857 Dated Springfield lock w. Maynard tape primer feed mechanism. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. Left side of butt has a circular tack decoration w/ initials that could be "BA". CONDITION: metal is polished bright reacquiring spots of tarnish. Sanded &refinished stock showing dents & handling marks. Primer cover latch is missing & replaced w/ piece of bent rod. Bore retains intact rifling w/ dark appearance & light pitting. (01-18221/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40". Top flat at breech end is stamped "CO F / 9TH INF 105". Barleycorn front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Springfield lock fitted w/ Maynard tape primer feed mechanism. Bbl. & lock are dated 1858. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fitting & tulip tipped ramrod. Left ear of stock has partially visible cartouches. CONDITION: bbl. has dark crusty appearance. Lock is partially cleaned w/ areas of dark appearance. Stock has dark aged appearance w/ scratches & marks having a series of sm. dents on left side w/ a crack extending from buttplate. Hammer will not hold in cocked position as sear is broken. Hammer screw is broken. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining largely intact rifling. (01-18342/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.

Cal. 58. NSN. Honest complete example, standard configuration, 40” bbl,. long range rear sight, 3 flat bands, swelled ramrod & brass nosecap. Lock has Maynard tape primer mechanism behind hinged door w/ eagle, “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” forward of door, “1858” at tail. Bbl. has matching “1858” date on top flat & “VP” & eagle head proof. Stock has 2 inspector cartouches opposite lock, buttplate is surcharged “US”. CONDITION: good to very good overall, complete & original, metal is a mottled gray/brown patina, markings all discernible. Stock is well fit, sanded & refinished showing scattered scratches & handling marks, cartouches only discernible in outline, large sliver of wood broken out between lock & bbl .tang. Mechanically fine including Maynard device, well-defined rifled bore. (01-18523/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,100-1,400.

CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 43" including breech. Remington supplied 20,000 locks & patent breeches to Frankford Arsenal to convert Model 1816 flintlock muskets to percussion w/ the Maynard tape primer system. This example has the normal Remington markings rear of lock dated 1858 & a matching 1858 on bbl. tang. Stock still retains its earlier inspectors cartouche & has “N. J” on left breech, showing New Jersey ownership. This was a popular musket at beginning of Civil War that saw use. CONDITION: good to very good overall; appears complete & original w/ exception of broken rear sling swivel & ramrod which lacks threading. Stock is cut under middle band & forestock loose. Metal has mottled iron patina w/ pitting at breech & on Maynard tape door. (01-18429/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 69. S# 6011. Bbl. 34" rnd. bbl. w/ bayonet mounting stud on right front. Standard configuration, 3 groove rifling & long range ladder sight. Breech area is dated 1863 on top flat w/ “V”, “P” & eagle proofs on left flat. The number “6011” is on tang to match Collins supplied bayonet (not present). Ramrod is of correct type. Second style lock plate is dated 1863 on tail, has eagle over “U.S.” at center & is marked “WHITNEY-VILLE” under bolster. Trigger guard has finger spur. Rifle is complete furniture w/ “US” & “U” marks, inspector’s initials “FCW” (Frank C. Warner) are on left side. CONDITION: good overall. Metal parts considerably stained showing old cleaning, are mostly gray & brown patina. Stock w/ most of its dark original oil finish. Numerous scattered dents & marks. Inspector’s mark is clear. Shiny bore w/ scattered pitting. Lock is good. (01-18639/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

US RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ "NJ" markings on left side at breech. Barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. 1863 Dated bbl. & lock. Lock has American Eagle w/ "U.S. / TRENTON". 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. Left ear of stock has cartouche. Original leather sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wooden muzzle plug. CONDITION: in the white bbl. finish has faded to gray w/ lg. areas tarnish & spots of red rust. Lock & hammer have gray appearance. Unsanded stock has moderately worn finish showing scattered sm. dents & handling marks w/ hairline cracks around the lock. Bore retains sound rifling showing some very light pitting. (01-18216/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,100.

Cal. .58. NSN. Bbl. measures approx. 40”. A rare opportunity to acquire what is likely the scarcest of all contracted arms made for the Union during the Civil War. It is possible that Edward Robinson, the principle of the Union Arms Company, never delivered a rifle musket under his initial contract marked by the Union Arms Company to the government that was accepted for service. He did manufacture a few guns that were sold to the State of New York. Robinson eventually would deliver more than 30,000 rifle muskets under other US contracts to the government. It is likely that some of his earliest production utilized Union Arms Company marked locks making this one of the most desirable of all Civil War M1861 rifle muskets. The bright finished bbl. is stamped on the left flat, “V” over “P” & is dated at the top, “186_”. The bright finished lock is dated “1863” behind the hammer. In front of the hammer, there is an American eagle over “U.S.” & “U.A.CO. NEW YORK”. Bright finished iron trigger guard, buttplate, bbl. bands, sling swivels & ramrod. Dark wooden stock. CONDITION: all metal has a light gray finish. Lock holds both full & half cock. Stock has scattered dents & dings but no major issues. Good bore w/ strong rifling. (01-18779/BF). ANTIQUE. $2,000-2,600.

US RIFLE-MUSKETS. ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Lock plates have American Eagle over "US" w/ "S. N. & W. T. C. / FOR / MASSACHUSETTS". 1) Bbl. is Model 1863 Type II shortened to 31 3/4" w/ barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Lock is dated 1864. Walnut stock is shortened to 2 band Artillery style w/ rounded tip. Shortened tulip tipped iron ramrod. Left side of stock is stamped "10". CONDITION: metal has faded to brown patina. Sanded & refinished stock shows heavy dents & handling marks. Bore retains intact rifling showing general light pitting. (01-18265/DS). 2) Bbl. is Model 1863 Type II shortened to 31". Bbl. has 1864 date. Lock is dated 1863. Stock is cut to 2 band Artillery style w/ shortened tulip tip ramrod. Left side of butt marked "E.B.FRENCH" Followed by number "5". Left ear of stock & right side of butt stamped "EBF". Peak of buttplate is stamped "40". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet. CONDITION: metal has gray appearance showing scattered surface corrosion & light pitting. Stock shows wear w/ scratches & handling marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18344/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbls. 40". 1863 Dated locks w/ American Eagle marked "US / BRIDESBURG". 3 Band walnut stocks w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrods. 1) Barleycorn front sight w/ replacement V notch rear sight. Left side of stock has tack ornamentation "R" followed by 5 point star. Left side of stock has hand carved initials "AR". CONDITION: metal finish has faded to mottled brown patina w/ pitting that becomes heaviest in breech area. Stock has added finish over heavy wear, dents & gouges & is broken through action area w/ nail & copper wire repairs. Sling swivels are removed. Dark pitted bore. (01-18248/DS). 2) Barleycorn front sight w/ single leaf rear sight. Left ear of stock has lightly visible cartouche. CONDITION: metal has gray brown appearance w/ general light pitting & corrosion. Sanded & refinished stock shows dents & handling marks w/ sm. cracks & dents around lock & top tang areas. Bore retains intact rifling showing some pitting. (01-18250/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

1) Cal. .58. NSN. 1862 Dated “BRIDESBURG”. Standard configuration w/ 40” bbl., 3 spring retained flat bbl. bands & 3 position rear sight. CONDITION: good to very good overall, complete & original. Metal is mostly smooth, overall gray. Stock well fit w/ cartouche visible in outline only. Mechanically fine w/ well defined rifled bore. (01-18254/JS). 2) Cal. .58. NSN. 1863 Dated “TRENTON”, standard configuration like 1862 above. New Jersey “NJ” surcharged barrel & stock. Condition good to very good overall, metal cleaned to gray/bright, markings good including 1863 bbl. date. Stock is well fit, heavily date & opposite lock, so no discernible cartouche but NJ in oval surcharge is visible. Mechanically fine w/ good rifled bore. (01-18379/JS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $900-1,200.

RIFLE-MUSKETS. ALL: cal. 58. NSN. 1) BRIDESBURG. Bbl. 40" w/ barleycorn front sight, 2 leaf rear sight has 1 broken leaf. 1863 Dated Bridesburg lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings. CONDITION: bbl. has mottled gray brown patina w/ pitting showing filing & polish marks on rear portion of bbl. & top tang. Heavily pitted lock w/ partially visible markings. Buttplate & bbl. bands are heavily pitted. Stock has weather appearance w/ dents & handling marks having a crack behind lock w/ wood erosion above lock. Dark pitted bore. (01-18293/DS). 2) SAVAGE R. F. A. Co. Bbl. shortened to 32" w/ blade front sight. 2 Leaf rear sight has 1 broken leaf. 1863 Dated lock & bbl. Stock is shortened to 2 band configuration w/ iron fittings & correspondingly shortened tulip tipped ramrod. Stock forward of buttplate peak is stamped "18". CONDITION: Metal has cleaned gray appearance w/ pitting in breech area. Stock has added finish over heavy wear & handling marks w/ series of deep gouges on comb. Wrist of stock is cracked right of trigger guard. Dark lightly pitted bore. (01-18369/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $500-700.

ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ barleycorn front sights & 2 leaf rear sights. 3 Band walnut stocks w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrods. 1) BRIDESBURG CONTRACT. 1862 Dated lock w/ American eagle followed by "U.S. / BRIDESBURG". Left ear of stock stamped "18" & has partially visible cartouches. Right side of stock has hand cut triangle around letter "S". CONDITION: metal finish has faded to mottled gray brown patina w/ pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Sanded & refinished stock shows dents, scratches & handling marks w/ sm. crack behind lock. Dark pitted bore. (01-18338/DS). 2) SPRINGFIELD. 1862 Dated lock w/ American Eagle followed by "US / SPRINGFIELD". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet showing surface rust & corrosion. CONDITION: heavily polished metal is acquirign a dark tarnish w/ pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Lock plate has weakened markings. Heavily sanded & refinished stock is broken through wrist w/ plug type repairs having additional cracks in the side plate area. Pitted bore w/ partially intact rifling. (01-18340/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbls. 40" w/ barleycorn front sight & single leaf rear sights. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrods. 1) NORWICH. 1863 Dated lock w/ American Eagle forward of "U.S. / NORWICH.". Collector tag identifies the gun through oral history as belonging to Dennis Mahoney of the 11th Mass. Inf. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet. CONDITION: metal has faded to a brown patina w/ spots of red rust. Sanded & refinished stock has dark heavily worn appearance w/ cracks in lock & sideplate screw areas. Dark pitted bore. (01-18208/DS). 2) TRENTON. Bbl. & lock have 1864 date. Top bbl. flat stamped "37". Left flat marked "EZ". Lock has American Eagle followed by "U.S. / TRENTON". Right side of stock marked w/ 2 overlapping circles. CONDITION: metal has mottled gray brown appearance w/ heavy pitting in breech area. Hammer screw is broken. Stock is heavily sanded w/ worn appearance & handling marks having a crack at rear sideplate screw. Dark pitted bore. (01-18251/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKETS. ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbls. 40". 1) NORWICH ARMS. Barleycorn front sight w/ single leaf rear sight. 1863 Dated Norwich lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped iron ramrod. Left ear of stock has outlines of cartouches w/ hand carved marking that may be "K". Bottom of stock forward of trigger guard has marking "A. H. F / H". CONDITION: bbl., lock & fittings are polished w/ remaining pitting that becomes heavy in breech area. Sanded & refinished stock showing dents & handling marks. Dark rusty bore. (01-18235/DS). 2) TRENTON. Left side of bbl. has "NJ" marking. Barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. 1864 Dated Trenton lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. Leather sling on original swivels. Left ear of stock has outline only of cartouche. Cleaned metal has mottled gray brown appearance. Refinished stock has dark worn appearance w/ numerous dents & handling marks. Bore retains intact rifling showing general pitting. (01-18256/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

RIFLE-MUSKETS. ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbls. 40". 1) PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. Barleycorn front sight, rear sight is removed. Providence Tool Co. marked lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. Left side of stock has hand carved initials "AB". Right side has hand carved initials "L.N". CONDITION: metal has dark crusty appearance w/ light pitting. Stock has age darkened & worn appearance w/ scratches & handling marks having cracks & chips around top tang & lock. Pitted bore retaining largely intact rifling. (01-18206/DS). 2) SPRINGFIELD. Barleycorn front sight w/ broken 2 leaf rear sight. Springfield marked lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet. U.S. Musket caps tin w/ partially intact label. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ pitting that becomes heavy in breech area. Age darkened stock showing heavy wear w/ dents, scratches & handling marks. Nipple is broken. Dark rusty bore. (01-18218/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $600-800.

ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbls. 40". 1863 Dated locks w/ American Eagle followed by "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD". 3 Band walnut stocks w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrods. 1) Barleycorn front sight, rear sight is removed w/ brass filling screw hole & added dovetail. Rear stock band is soldier replacement from soldered tin can. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Buttplate is heavily pitted. Stock shows dents & handling marks w/ sm. chips & cracks in sideplate screw area. Dark pitted bore. (01-18330/DS). 2) Barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Right & left sides of stock are marked w/ hand cut "XX". Bottom of stock forward of trigger guard stamped "F". Trigger guard has stamped Grand Army of the Republic inscription "POST 51 / G A R NO. 12". CONDITION: metal finish is fading to mottled brown patina. Hammer screw is broken. Stock shows heavy wear w/ dents, gouges & handling marks. Dark pitted bore retaining largely intact rifling. (01-18504/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbls. 40" 1) MODEL 1861. 1863 Style replacement w/ replacement blade front sight & single leaf rear sight. 1861 Dated Springfield lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. Left ear of stock has lightly visible cartouches. CONDITION: metal has gray appearance showing a light tarnish. Heavily sanded & refinished stock is broken & repaired through wrist area w/ additional cracks & chips at top tang areas. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling. (01-18281/DS). 2) MODEL 1863. Barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. 1863 Dated Springfield lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings having replacement brass nosecap. Ramrod is missing. CONDITION: metal has mottled appearance showing heavy pitting & rust. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents, scratches & handling marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18388/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. about 62 (18 Ga.). NSN. Bbl. 34 3/8" w/ open hole for front bead. 1862 Dated lock. Pin fastened full length stock w/ iron nose cap & fittings having nail fastened cover & thimble area. Iron ramrod w/ oct. shank at tip. Left ear of stock has remnants of cartouches. CONDITION: metal has faded to smooth brown patina w/ pitting in breech area. Stock has worn finish w/ numerous dents & handling marks showing some erosion above lock. Nipple is hammered flat. Bolster screw is replacement. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18204/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" rnd. w/ barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Bbl. & lock have 1862 date. Lock marked "U.S. / Colt's PtFA Mfg Co / HARTFORD, Ct". 3 Band walnut stock. Tulip tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. has faded to brown patina showing light pitting. Lock & hammer have mottled silver gray appearance showing spots of pitting. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ spots of dark staining, dents & handling marks w/ chips around top tang. Left side has crack running through rear lock screw. Dark pitted bore. (01-18211/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 48" w/ barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. 1862 Dated lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fitting. Mfg. 1861-1865. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ general rust & light pitting. Wood has age darkened worn appearance w/ numerous dents, marks & sm. chips. Ramrod is not present. Lock will not hold in cocked position. Dark rusty bore. (01-18341/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. 1863 Dated bbl. & lock. Lock marked "U.S. / Colt's PtFA Mfg Co / HARTFORD, Ct". 3 Band walnut stock. Left ear of stock & left flat of bbl. stamped "N.J" referring to New Jersey state militia. Tulip tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray w/ spots of pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Sanded & refinished stock showing scratches & sm. marks. Bore retains intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18212/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ 2 leaf rear sight. 1862 Dated Springfield lock. 2 Band walnut stock having partially visible cartouche on left side. Tulip tip iron ramrod. CONDITION: clean gray metal showing general pitting becoming heaviest near breech area. Refinished stock shows numerous dents & marks. Sound mechanics. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining largely intact rifling. (01-17936/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. .58. NSN. This is a well-preserved US Model 1861 contract rifle musket made by the Trenton Locomotive and Machine Company, Trenton New Jersey. Musket is in standard configuration w/ 40” bbl., leaf rear sight, 3 flat bbl. bands, buttplate & bayonet are both “US” surcharged. This is one of the last guns of their 11,000 contract made, no US government inspection marks on bbl. or wood, but crisp “NJ” cartouche showing New Jersey ownership & “S” stamped on left bbl. flat at breech. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: bayonet. CONDITION: fine overall, complete & original, iron which was bright & varnished, the varnish layer has discolored to a dingy mixed brown, still bright in protected areas, sharp edges & crisp markings. Stock is sound, well fit, sharp edges, sharp cartouche w/ scattered cosmetic blemishes. Action is crisp w/ bright shiny rifled bore. Attached bayonet is equally fine w/ staining on 18” blade. (01-18774/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

Cal. 62. NSN. Model 1863, type 2 Springfield rifle musket, standard configuration w/ 40 inch bbl. w/ 2 position rear sight, 3 bbl. bands w/ band springs. Lock is marked forward of hammer w/ eagle & “US / SPRINGFIELD” & dated “1864” at tail. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Bayonet. CONDITION: very good overall, musket has “as found” appearance w/ dark metal, mostly smooth but w/ pitting around breech, no discernible bbl. date but “VP- Eaglehead” proofs are discernible. Stock is well fit w/ hand worn patina & scattered small dings & dents, to inspector cartouches are present opposite lock. Mechanically fine, bbl. has been smooth bored & measures .62”. Original sling is present, original wire hook has been replaced w/ iron wire to continue function. (01-18346/JS). ANTIQUE. $500-700.

ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbls. 40". 1) MODEL 1863 TYPE II. Barleycorn front sight w/ single leaf rear sight. 1864 Dated lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Left side of stock has lightly visible "ESA" cartouche. Ramrod is not present. CONDITION: metal has dark crusty appearance w/ pitting becoming heavy in breech area. Lock screws are replacements. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents & marks having a lg. chip missing between top tang & lock plate. Buttplate is heavily pitted. Dark pitted bore. (01-18282/DS). 2) MODEL 1861. Bbl. is 1863 style w/ barleycorn front sight & single leaf rear sight. 1862 Dated lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. shows evidence of polishing w/ remaining pitting & is reacquiring surface corrosion. Lock & hammer show pitting & corrosion. Buttplate is heavily pitted. Top tang screw is missing. Sanded & refinished stock has age darkened appearance showing wear & handling marks. Bore retains intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18332/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $600-900.

ALL: cal. 58. NSN. 1) SPRINGFIELD 1863 TYPE II. Bbl. 40" w/ barleycorn front sight, rear sight is removed. 1864 Dated lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Replacement iron ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. has cleaned gray finish showing pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Bbl. bands, trigger guard, lock plate & buttplate have aftermarket heat colored finish. Sanded & refinished stock showing scratches, dents & marks. Dark rusty bore. (01-18213/DS). 2) SPRINGFIELD 1863. Bbl. 40" w/ barleycorn front sight w/ single leaf rear sight. 1864 Dated lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped iron ramrod. Left side of stock by comb has hand carved initials "FL". CONDITION: bbl. has faded to smooth brown patina. Lock plate has gray appearance. Hammer retains 50% light & faded case colors. Age darkened stock shows heavy wear w/ numerous dents & marks having chips & crack around rear lockplate screw. Dark pitted bore. (01-18252/DS). 3) BRIDESBURG 1861. 1863 Style bbl. shortened to 39" w/ blade front sight & replacement fixed V notch rear sight. 1864 Dated lock marked "U.S. / BRIDSBURG". 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. Left ear of stock has hand carved marking "MxHxW". CONDITION: metal has dark mottled patina showing corrosion & rust that becomes heavy in breech area. Heavily sanded refinished stock showing scratches & marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18354/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. shortened to 30 1/2" w/ semi oct. breech having 2 percussion nipples. Top tang has 2 center mounted hammers designed to fire a superposed load of 2 full charges in the single bbl. No front sight. 2 Leaf rear sight. Walnut stock is shortened to 2 band configuration as is iron ramrod. Estimated quantity of 1,000 mfg. 1863-1864 by J. P. Lindsay of NY. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ heavy pitting & surface rust. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents, chips, cracks having added holes in toeline. Buttplate is heavily rust. Dark pitted bore. (01-18262/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

Cal. .58. NSN. Standard configuration w/ 40" bbl., 3 position rear sight, 3 flat bbl. bands. Lock is marked forward of hammer w/ eagle over “US” and “PARKER SNOW & CO / MERIDAN, CONN” & dated “1863”at tail. CONDITION: good to very good overall, iron cleaned to gray/bright overall, only partial bbl. date is discerned. Stock has been sanded, single cartouche is still visible. Buttplate is stamped below the US surcharge “61st / B / 83”. (01-18337/JS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbls. 40". 1) TYPE I. Base only for front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. 1863 Dated bbl. & lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ 2 cartouches on left side "ESA". Replacement iron ramrod. CONDITION: in the white finished bbl. is acquiring surface corrosion w/ dents & wrench marks in breech area. Heavily sanded & refinished stock shows dents & handling marks w/ lg. repaired chip between top tang & lockplate. Dark pitted bore. (01-18259/DS). 2) TYPE II. Barleycorn front sight & replacement elevator adj. sporting rear sight. 1864 Dated lock & bbl. 3 Band walnut stock w/ lightly visible cartouches on left side, 1 is "ESA". Right side of stock has 1851 dated Lady Liberty lg. 1 cent copper coin. Tulip tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: in the white finished bbl. shows light cleaning & sm. spots of pitting. Lock & fittings have cleaned gray appearance. Sanded & refinished stock shows handling marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18382/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.

ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbls. 40". 1) TYPE I. Barleycorn front sight w/ replacement single leaf rear sight. 1864 Dated bbl. w/ 1863 dated lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & slotted tip ramrod. Left ear of stock has 2 "ESA" cartouches. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wooden muzzle plug. CONDITION: gray metal showing scattered light pitting & surface corrosion. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ scattered sm. dents & handling marks. Modern replacement nipple. Bore is generally bright showing strong rifling w/ sm. spots of very light pitting. (01-18271/DS). 2) TYPE II. Barleycorn front sight w/ 2 leaf rear sight. 1864 Dated lock. Bbl. tang is stamped "18". 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Tulip tipped ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet. CONDITION: bbl., lock, fittings & bayonet have cleaned gray appearance showing scattered pitting. Sanded & refinished stock has area an added wood repairs on right side & bottom between action & rear band as well as between top tang & rear side plate screw. Forearm area has cracks from lock plate & area of repair. Butt of stock has chips w/ plastic wood filler. Dark pitted bore retaining largely intact rifling. (01-18345/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbls. 40" w/ barleycorn front sights, rear sights are removed. 1864 Dated Springfield locks. Walnut stocks w/ solid bbl. bands & iron fittings. 1) CONDITION: dark patina metal w/ surface corrosion & pitting in breech area. Sanded & refinished stock showing dents & handling marks w/ added wood repair in side plate area showing cracks & chips around tang & lock. Ramrod is missing. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-18343/DS). 2) Tulip tipped ramrod. Ear of stock has hand cut marking that may be "I M M". CONDITION: bbl. has dark rusty appearance w/ heavy pitting at breech end. Lock has mottled gray brown appearance w/ spots of pitting. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ numerous dents & handling marks having wood erosion above lock w/ cracks & chips in lock, tang & sideplate areas. Stock has duffle cut 3 3/4" forward of rear bbl. band. Bore retains partially intact rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-18361/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $600-800.

ALL: cal. 58. NSN. Bbls. 40" w/ barleycorn front sights & 2 leaf rear sight. 1864 Date Springfield locks. 1) 3 Band walnut stock w/ 3 solid style bands, iron furniture & tulip tipped ramrod. Wrist of stock has hand cut rectangle w/ notch at center. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet. CONDITION: metal has faded to a dark patina. Sanded & refinished stock shows numerous scratches, dents & handling marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18350/DS). 2) Walnut stock w/ split bbl. bands, iron furniture & tulip tipped ramrod. Left ear of stock has 2 visible cartouches, 1 is "ESA". CONDITION: metal has dark brown patina appearance w/ surface rust & light pitting at breech area. Stock has age darkened & worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18384/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ barleycorn front sight w/ replacement Type 2 two leaf rear sight. 1863 Dated lock & bbl. 3 Band walnut stock w/ tulip tipped iron ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet w/ leather scabbard. CONDITION: in the white finished bbl. & lock are acquiring scattered spots of surface corrosion & light pitting. Refinished stock shows handling marks. Bore retains partially intact rifling showing areas of pitting. (01-18231/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. 1864 Dated lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet w/ leather scabbard marked "R. NECE / PHILAD" w/ US ordnance department inspectors mark. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing spots of light pitting. Stock has dark aged appearance showing dents & handling marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered light pitting. (01-18234/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ barleycorn front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. 1863 Dated bbl. 1864 Dated Springfield lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet. CONDITION: in the white metal finish is acquiring a general dark patina appearance. Stock has an attractive aged appearance w/ weathered checking in butt w/ handling marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing some pitting. (01-18333/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

1) HARPERS FERRY 1855. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42" w/ smooth bore. Lock is fitted w/ Maynard primer feed. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fitted & button tipped ramrod. Right side of stock has carved initials "MB" followed by 5 point star & initials "ER". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet w/ heavy pitting having cleaned gray appearance. CONDITION: metal is heavily polished to bright high luster appearance w/ no remaining marks & showing heavy pitting w/ area of red surface rust at breech end of bbl. & on hammer. Heavily sanded & refinished stock showing handling marks w/ cracks in lock & side plate areas. Dark pitted bore. 2) SPRINGFIELD 1863. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ blade front sight & single leaf rear sight. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet that is heavily polished w/ remaining deep pitting. CONDITION: metal is heavily polished to a high luster appearance w/ deep remaining pitting having area of red rust at end of bbl. Heavily sanded & refinished stock is broken between lock & top tang. Dark pitted bore. (01-18336 (2) /DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $300-500.

RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 33" w/ 7 groove rifling. Blade front sight w/ 2 leaf rear sight. Bbl. & lock are dated 1863. Lock has American Eagle over "US" followed by "REMINGTON'S / ILION N.Y.". 2 Band fastened walnut stock. Brass fittings include patch box, buttplate, trigger guard, side plate escutcheons, bbl. bands & nose cap. Left ear of stock has lightly visible "BH" & "HM" cartouches. Tulip tipped ramrod. The 1863 Remington is considered to be one of the best made military arms of the Civil War era. CONDITION: bbl. has cleaned gray appearance w/ general light pitting. Lock retains 30% lightly visible case colors. Sanded & refinished stock showing dents & handling marks w/ sm. chips around top tang & lock. Bore retains sound rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-18203/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 33" w/ 7 groove rifling. Blade front sight w/ 2 leaf rear sight. Bbl. & lock are dated 1863. Lock has American Eagle over "US" followed by "REMINGTON'S / ILION N.Y.". 2 Band fastened walnut stock. Brass fittings include patch box, buttplate, triggerguard, side plate escutcheons, bbl. bands & nose cap. Left ear of stock has 1 partially visible cartouche. Left side of stock has hand scratched initials "KW". Tulip tipped ramrod. The 1863 Remington is considered to be one of the best made military arms of the Civil War era. CONDITION: bbl. & lock show evidence of cleaning w/ general light pitting & reacquiring a dark tarnish. Cleaned brass is reacquiring a tarnish. Heavily sanded & refinished stock shows dents & handling marks w/ crack between lock & trigger guard. Pitted bore w/ partially intact rifling. (01-18334/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 33" w/ 7 groove rifling. Blade front sight w/ 2 leaf rear sight. Bbl. & lock are dated 1863. Lock has American Eagle over "REMINGTON'S / ILION N.Y." followed by "U.S.". 2 Band fastened walnut stock. Brass fittings include patch box, buttplate, trigger guard, side plate escutcheons, bbl. bands & nose cap. Left ear of stock has sharp "BH" & "GP" cartouches. Right side of stock & patch box is stamped "78". Tulip tipped ramrod. The 1863 Remington is considered to be one of the best made military arms of the Civil War era. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 90% lightly faded blue. Case colored lock is fading to mottled gray brown. Original stock finish shows light wear w/ scattered dents, scratches & marks. Bore retains intact rifling showing general very light pitting. (01-18348/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,500.

RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 33" w/ 7 groove rifling. Blade front sight & 2 leaf rear sight having right side bayonet lug. Bbl. & Remington marked lock are dated 1863. 2 Band walnut stock w/ brass patchbox & fittings. Stock has partially visible cartouche on left ear. Tulip tipped iron ramrod. Leather military sling on original swivels. Total 12,501 mfg. 1862-1865. It is considered to be one of the best made military arms of the Civil War era. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: saber bayonet w/ 19" blade having brass pommel & hilt. Brass tipped leather scabbard that is cracked at tip. CONDITION: bbl. & lock are polished bright w/ scattered remaining pitting. Stock has added varnish over scratches, dents & handling marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered light pitting. (01-18217/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

MUSKETS. ALL: NSN. 1) REMINGTON 1863 "ZOUAVE" RIFLE. Cal. 58. Bbl.33" w/ blade front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. 1863 Date lock. 2 Band walnut stock w/ brass fittings. CONDITION: metal has dark brown appearance w/ general pitting that becomes very heavy in breech & lock areas. Brass parts show a mottled brown patina. Stock has age darkened weathered appearance w/ dents & handling marks having sm. cracks & chips in lock & sideplate areas. Ramrod is not present. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-18215/DS). 2) SPRINGFIELD 1842 MUSKET. Cal. 69. Bbl. shortened to 31 1/2" w/ lump front sight. Lock has 1849 date. Walnut stock is shortened to 2 band configuration & has iron trim. Left side of butt has hand carved initials "JW" followed by stamped "83". CONDITION: metal has mottled gray brown patina showing pitting that becomes very heavy in breech area. Wood has dark oil soaked weathered appearance w/ dents & handling marks having wood erosion above lock w/ numerous cracks & chips. Dark pitted bore. (01-18247/DS). 3) SPRINGFIELD 1855 RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. Bbl. shortened to 31" w/ brass blade front sight & base only for rear sight. 1860 Dated lock w/ Maynard primer feed, cover is missing. Walnut stock w/ iron fittings shortened to 2 band configuration. Bottom of stock forward of trigger guard is marked w/ initials "JRD". CONDITION: metal has dark appearance w/ rust becoming heavy in breech area. Stock has aged darkened appearance showing dents & marks w/ wood erosion above lock & showing sm. cracks & chips. Ramrod is not present. Dark pitted bore. (01-18264/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $750-1,250.

Cal. 62. NSN. Bbl. 36" w/ brass blade front sight & original single leaf rear sight. Bored to smooth bore. 1864 Dated Springfield lock. Stock is cut & thinned to sporter configuration w/ added pewter nose cap & open cut for key. Tulip tipped iron ramrod held on 2 solder fastened plain iron pipes. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ light pitting in breech area. Sound lock. Bore is generally smooth. Stock has heavy added finish over wear, cracks, chips & marks. (01-18666/DS). ANTIQUE. $200-300.

Cal. .577. NSN. Bbl. measures 33”. Thomas Potts & Thomas Hunt formed a partnership in 1853 & operated throughout the Civil War years from their offices on Leman St. & their workshop in Tenter Ground. The firm sold thousands of arms to both the Confederacy & the Union, seemingly on a first-come, first-served basis in the highest traditions of British mercantilism. Bbl. has a front sight & rear folding sight. Bbl. is proofed on the left side, near the breech, crown over “P”, “25”, crown over “V” & an illegible proof. Lock is marked, “POTTS & HUNT LONDON” in front of the hammer. A nipple guard is present & attached to the front of the trigger guard w/ a brass chain. Iron trigger guard, buttplate, bbl. bands, nosecap, sling swivels & ramrod. Front bbl. band has a side lug for the P1853 Enfield yataghan style saber bayonet. Stock is proofed behind the rear trigger guard, crown over “H” & stamped “12”. CONDITION: bbl. has a dark patina w/ a few areas of faded plum brown. Lock has a similar finish. The remaining iron parts all have a dark patina w/ traces of fading finish. The stock is very solid w/ expected dents & dings but no major issues. Bore is good but a bit dirty w/ visible rifling. (01-18780/BF). ANTIQUE. $2,000-2,800.

Cal. .577. NSN. Bbl. measures approx. 39”. This is a beautiful example of a high grade, London Armory rifle w/ checkering at the wrist & forend. This is such a nice quality rifle, it may have possibly been used by an officer. Bbl. has a front & folding rear sight. Bbl. is proofed at the top left, “L.A.C”, “(crown)/TP/V”, (illegible proof) & “L.A.C”. Lock is marked crown over “VR” in back of the hammer & “1861 / L.A.CO.” in front of the hammer. Brass trigger guard, buttplate, side screw plates & nosecap. There is a rnd. silver escutcheon w/ engraved initials behind the bbl. tang. Iron bbl. bands, sling swivels & ramrod. Stock has fine checkering at the wrist & forend. The right side of the buttstock is stamped in a circle, “LONDON ARMORY BERMONDSEY 1861”. CONDITION: bbl. retains some original finish particularly toward the front half. Lock has a faded plum brown finish & holds both full & half cock. Brass has a mellow mustard patina. The remaining iron parts have a uniform dark appearance. The stock has expected sm. minor dents & dings but no notable damage. Checkering is quite strong. Marks on the stock are easily legible. Good bore w/ sharp rifling. (01-18422/BF). ANTIQUE. $2,000-2,600.

Cal. 577. NSN. Bbl. 39 3/8" rnd. Barleycorn front sight w/ 800 yd. folding leaf rear sight. Top bbl. flat has "W.L.S" marking w/ number "25" & British proofs on left side. Toeline of stock is stamped "W L Sargant" w/ acceptance marks behind trigger guard. W. L. Sargant was a commercial Birmingham firm. Lock is marked "1862 / TOWER" forward of hammer w/ crown behind hammer. 3 Band fastened full length walnut stock. Brass fittings include musket buttplate, trigger guard, side plate escutcheons & nose cap. Nipple protector is hung from trigger guard swivel by chain. Slotted tipped iron cleaning rod. Consignor states this rifle was family owned dating back to Civil War era. CONDITION: bbl. shows dull lightly faded blue showing spots of surface corrosion. Lock has faded to brown. Stock has moderately worn original finish showing dents & scratches. Sound lock. Bore has sound rifling w/ slightly darkened appearance. (01-17999/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

Cal. 577. NSN. Bbl. 36 1/2" bbl., 54" overall. This was the standard British military long arm at the beginning of the cartridge era. Numerous pattern 1853 rifle muskets were converted to the Snider system. 3 Clamping iron bbl. bands, long ranged rear sight & hinged Snider breech. CONDITION: fine overall; appears complete & original, bbl. retains about 90% thinning blue. Lock & hammer retain about half of their muted case colors. The breech has iron patina w/ pitting. Stock is sound w/ sharp edges, sm. hairline rear of lock. Proofs & markings are mostly crisp. Mechanically crisp w/ bright, shiny bore. (01-18427/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 577. NSN. Bbl. 39". Standard configuration of MK1 Pattern 1853 Enfield w/ band springs & oversized front band. Brass mounted, other than bands. Lock dated 1855 w/ Pimlico Arsenal markings on stock. Various military proofs & inspectors marks on bbl. & stock w/ nose to nose broad arrows stamped on bbl. & stock showing gun was sold out of service. Accompanying bayonet of earlier vintage, heavy iron patina socket has been cut & is w/ gun just for display. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: bayonet. CONDITION: good to very good overall as refinished; appears complete & original w/ exception of missing ramrod & sling swivels, replaced nipple, bbl. & lock retain much of their reblue, stock is sound w/ worn edges w/ most markings discernable. Mechanics need attention, good discernable rifled bore. (01-18433/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 577. NSN. Bbl. 39" w/ blade front sight & folding leaf rear sight. Lock is marked "BARNETT LONDON". 3 Band walnut stock w/ brass fittings, sling swivels & slotted tip iron ramrod. Comb of stock has circular marking that appears to be "OM / 1" w/ "FM" marking on toeline behind trigger guard. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray mixing w/ heavy brown patina on top of bbl. Stock has moderately worn showing numerous scratches & marks. Sound mechanics, hammer screw is broken. Bore retains lightly worn rifling showing scattered spots of pitting. (01-17939/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

ALL: NSN. Bbls. 39" w/ barleycorn front sights. 3 Band walnut stocks w/ iron bands & ramrods. Brass fittings consist of buttplates, trigger guards, sideplate escutcheons & nose caps. 1) Cal. 60. Smooth bore. Base for rear sight has wood filler. Lock has crown behind hammer & is marked "1862 / TOWER" forward of hammer. Toeline of stock is stamped "J. SMITH". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: hand written collector's tag related oral history stating that the musket was "Captured at Vicksburg from Confederates by Williams Nicholls, 15TH Iowa, CO. G.". CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance w/ scattered rust that becomes heavy in breech area. Front bbl. band is missing. Refinished stock has dark worn appearance w/dents & handling marks having wood erosion above lock. Dark pitted bore. (01-18237/DS). 2) Cal. 577. Rifled bore. Graduated leaf rear sight. Lock has crown behind hammer & is marked "1863 / TOWER" forward of hammer. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance w/ general pitting. Refinished stock has dark worn appearance w/ cracks & epoxy fill. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-18327/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

ALL: cal. 577. NSN. Bbls. 39" w/ barleycorn front sight & graduated leaf rear sights. Walnut stock held by 3 split bands. Brass fittings include buttplate, trigger guard, side plate escutcheons & nose cap. 1) BELGIUM PROOFED UNMARKED. Left side of bbl. has Belgium proofs. Unmarked lock. Stock has added inspectors marks. Replacement Austrian ramrod. Leather sling on original swivels. CONDITION: metal has brown patina appearance w/ general light pitting. Stock shows age & wear w/ scattered dents & handling marks. Dark lightly pitted bore. (01-18298/DS). 2) TOWER. Lock is marked w/ crown behind hammer & "1861 / TOWER" forward of hammer. Replacement iron ramrod. Right side of "H / 89 / 8 VT" CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ scattered pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Refinished stock shows handling marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18383/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ALL: cal. 577. NSN. Bbls. 39" w/ rifled bores. Blade front sights w/ graduated leaf rear sights. Locks are marked w/ crown over "TOWER" behind hammer w/ "BARNETT / LONDON" forward of hammer. 3 Band walnut stocks w/ brass buttplates, trigger guards, side plates & nose caps. Split iron bands. 1) Right side of stock at buttplate peak has hand carved marking "F811". Slotted tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal has dark rusty appearance w/ general pitting becoming heavy in breech area. Stock shows heavy wear w/ dents & marks w/ crack through rear side plate showing mildew at butt. Nipple is broken off flat w/ bolster. Rear swivel is removed. Dark pitted bore. (01-18249/DS). 2) CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ areas of cleaning showing general light pitting & corrosion. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks. Ramrod is missing. Dark pitted bore. (01-18253/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

1) Standard configuration of popular brass mounted Civil War musket both North & South, 39” bbl. proved 25 Ga. for .577 caliber. Lock is marked forward of hammer “1861 / TOWER” w/ crown at tail. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Bayonet. CONDITION: good overall, missing sling swivels & rear sight, ramrod fits well but does not have standard Enfield slotted tip. Iron has dark “as found” patina, brass has medium mustard patina, mechanically fine w/ pitted rifled bore. (01-18331/JS). 2) “1862 TOWER”. Cal. .577. Dated in standard configuration, 39” bbl. 25 Ga. proofed for .577 caliber w/ long range rear sight. CONDITION: fair to good overall, rear sight, ramrod & rear sling swivel are replacements, braised repair to bolster, missing hammer screw. Mechanically fine w/ good rifled bore. (01-18374/JS). 3) 1863 DATED TOWER, same standard configuration of 1861 & 1862. CONDITION: good to very good overall, iron is dark & appears “as found”. Complete & original, missing rear sight & tip to ramrod. Mechanically fine w/ pitted bore. (01-18391/JS). ALL ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

MUSKETS. ALL: cal. 577. NSN. Bbls. 39" w/ barleycorn front sights. Walnut stocks fastened by 3 split iron bands. Brass buttplates, trigger guards, sideplate escutcheons & nose caps. 1) Graduated leaf rear sight. Lock is marked w/ crown behind hammer & "TOWER /1862" forward of hammer. Ramrod is missing. CONDITION: bbl. has dark brown patina appearance w/ general pitting that becomes heavy in breech area. Lock has mottled gray brown appearance. Sanded stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks. Brass has acquired a dark patina. Dark rusty bore. (01-18255/DS). 2) Graduated leaf rear sight. Crown marked lock has 1863 date / "TOWER" in front of hammer. Slotted tipped ramrod. Left ear of stock is marked w/ clover over "IR". CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ light pitting & surface corrosion. Stock has age darkened worn appearance w/ dents & marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18280/DS). 3) Rear sight is removed. Crown marked lock has "1852 / TOWER" in front of hammer. Slotted tipped iron ramrod. Right side of stock has BSA roundel near buttplate w/ hand carved "C1" at wrist. Toeline of stock is stamped "BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR". CONDITION: metal has mottled patina appearance showing light rust. Stock has dark aged appearance showing dents, scratches & gouges w/ sm. chips around tang & lock. Dark pitted bore. (01-18284/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $900-1,200.

ALL: NSN. 1) NIELSE 1825 CONVERSION. Cal. 76. Bbl. 36". Bolster style conversion. Bbl. & lock are dated 1825. 3 Band walnut stock. Trigger guard, side plate & center band are brass, other fittings are iron. Peak of buttplate stamped "181 / 20 / 22 I H". Trumpet tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: cleaned gray metal showing general pitting becoming very heavy in breech area. Refinished stock shows cracks & chips around buttplate, top tang, & lock areas. Dark pitted bore. (01-18294/DS). 2) P.J. MALHERBE & CIE BELGIAN RIFLE. Cal. 58. Bbl. 33" rifled w/ blade front sight & graduated leaf rear sight. Right side bayonet lug. Island lock. 2 Band walnut stock w/ brass fittings & slotted tip iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal has faded to a light brown patina. Stock is broken through head & wrist area w/ added wood, plastic filler & plug type repairs, with large missing wood repair. Dark pitted bore. (01-18351/DS). 3) EUROPEAN CONVERSION RIFLE. Cal. 72. Bbl. 33 1/4" rnd. w/ oct. shank & rifled bore. Blade front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Key fastened walnut stock w/ brass fittings. Right side of butt has brass compass base. Iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance w/ pitting in breech area. Refinished stock shows handling marks w/ cracks on right side of forearm. Dark lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. (01-18375/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $750-1,250.

ALL: NSN. 1) Cal. 75. Bbl. 33 1/4" smooth bore w/ base only for front sight. Percussion conversion of a Lovell Pattern 1835 Musket. Tower marked percussion lock. Pin fastened walnut stock w/ brass fittings. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Brown Bess triangular bayonet. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ light pitting. Stock has age darkened worn appearance w/ dents & marks having sm. cracks & chips in tang & lock areas. Dark pitted bore. (01-18290/DS). 2) Cal. 62. Bbl. shortened to 32" w/ replacement blade sight. Assembled percussion musket. 1862 Dated Tower lock. Cut down walnut stock w/ brass fittings having 1 iron split band remaining. Slotted tipped ramrod held by 1 added bass pipe. CONDITION: metal has mottled brown patina appearance showing surface corrosion w/ heavy pitting in breech area. Stock shows wear & handling marks w/ sm. crack behind lock. Dark pitted bore. (01-18376/DS). 3) Cal. 71. Bbl. shortened to 32 3/8" w/ replacement front sight & fixed V notch rear sight. Assembled percussion musket. 1856 Dated Tower lock. Walnut stock is cut to 2 band configuration w/ brass fittings. Slotted tipped ramrod. Leather sling on original swivels. Left ear of stock is "C.S.A.". Right side of stock is stamped "484". CONDITION: metal has a mottled dark gray brown patina showing corrosion pitting. Hammer cup is chipped. Stock is broken at head w/ nail type repairs showing numerous chips around lock & top tang. Lock is not functioning. Dark pitted bore. (01-18377/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

Cal. 577/450. NSN. Bbl. 33 1/4" w/ blade front sight, graduated leaf rear sight having bayonet lug on right side forearm band. Left side of bbl. along rear sight is marked "NS / NEP". Long lever action. Right side of receiver marked "Crown / VR / ENFIELD / 1888" over crown "V / II". 2 Band musket length forearm fitted w/ leather sling & steel cleaning rod. Straight grip stock w/ steel buttplate having numerous acceptance & unit markings on right side. The Martini Henry was widely used by the British military all over the world during the later part of the 19th Century. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown. Stocks have age darkened appearance w/ numerous dents & marks. Sound mechanics. Bore has slightly darkened appearance retaining intact rifling. (01-17811/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

STAND. Approx. 1" smooth bore. NSN. These lg. guns were used either mounted at the top of a wall or on the rail of a ship for repelling individuals at close quarters. Surviving examples are fairly rare. This piece has 23” bbl. w/ belled mouth & was designed to take a very heavy charge as breech section measures 2 1/4" across. London black powder proofs are at top left. Tower marked percussion lock also stamped w/ "V. R." under a crown was converted from flint to percussion. Bbl. does not appear to have been converted. Full length stock of relatively plain European walnut is brass mounted. Left side of butt is stamped “BARNETT” “GUNMAKERS” “LONDON” in oval cartouche. An iron yoke is installed just in front of balance point. Heavy steel ramrod is held by single lg. beaded brass pipe. No other markings are present except for a broad arrow & “WD” on lg. lock screw. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: stand w/ cast bronze base & steel shaft. CONDITION: very good. Bbl. mostly brown patina w/ some areas of deeper corrosion. Lock w/ considerable amount of case hardening color under dirt & grime. Stock retains nearly all of its original oil finish w/ a number of light & heavy knocks & bumps. Bore is rather pitted, lock is fine. This could be the focal point of any gun room. (01-18622/MGM111). ANTIQUE. $2,500-4,500.

Cal 1.25". NSN. 31 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 16 1/4" 2 stage oct. to rnd. brass flaring to 1 1/4" at muzzle, commercial London proofs & makers cartouche on left breech. There were 3 generations of William Brander making firearms for over 100 years, the last in 1750. Lock is marked forward of cock “W. Brander” in script. There are 2 lg. brands on right side of buttstock “C. M” & “AGF”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes. CONDITION: good overall, appears original & complete. Lock has mottled gray iron patina, the maker’s mark has been freshened, brass has toned to a medium mustard patina, stock is sound w/ old staple repair to about a 3" chip on right side at muzzle. Mechanically functional w/ smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17841/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 2 1/2" at the bell. NSN. 45" Overall. Bbl. 30" rnd. swelling to 2". Hardware appears to be that of a 2nd model Brown Bess though so pitted no proofs can be seen. According to accompanying letter, this relic was bought in Montréal in 1941 & may have had Revolutionary War history from that area. Regardless, this is a rarely seen military issue blunderbuss. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes & letter as noted above. CONDITION: fair, iron is heavily pitted & no markings can be read, brass has dark mixed olive/mustard patina. The stock is sound from the lock back but forward is insect damage & missing wood from swivel forward. Mechanically will still cock, bore is clear w/ heavy pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17771/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

CONVERSION. Cal. 58 RF. S# 2059. Bbl. measures 39”. William & George Miller invented & patented the Miller conversion system for .58 cal. rifle muskets. Between 1865 & 1867, the Meridian Manufacturing Company converted 2,000 M1861 muskets, most of which were made by Parker’s Snow & Co. The alteration allowed the breech to swing upward to facilitate loading the new .58 cal. rimfire self contained cartridge. This rifle musket was altered from an 1863 dated M1861 Parkers’ Snow & Company example. Bbl. has a front & rear folding sight. Top of breech is marked, “W.H. & G.W. MILLER PATENT MAY 23 1865” & “MERIDEN MANFG. CO. MERIDEN CONN.”. Serial number “2059” is stamped inside the breech. Lock is marked “1863” in back of the hammer. In front of the hammer is marked w/ an American eagle over “U.S.” & “PARKERS’ SNOW & CO. MERIDEN, CONN.”. Iron trigger guard, butt plate, bbl. bands, nosecap, sling swivels & ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. has a faded partial plum brown finish as does the lock & other iron components. Lock holds both full & half cock. Stock has a short crack at the extreme butt. There is a long rectangular loss of finish on the right flat of the butt, likely due to tape removal that would be easily restorable. Good bore w/ strong rifling. (01-18778/BF). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

RIFLE. Cal. 50-70. NSN. Bbl. 36 5/8". Barleycorn front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Breech block is dated 1866 over eagle's head. 1864 Dated Springfield lock w/ case colored conversion hammer. 3 Band walnut stock. Slotted tipped iron cleaning rod. CONDITION: bbl. & hardware have bright cleaned appearance w/ lg. areas of very light pitting. Hammer retains 90% light & fading case colors. Sanded & refinished stock showing dents & handling marks. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling showing sm. spots of pitting. (01-18014/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

RIFLE. Cal. 50-70. NSN. Bbl. 36 5/8" w/ barleycorn front sight & folding leaf rear sight. 1866 Dated breech block w/ eagle's head. 1863 Dated Springfield lock. 3 Band fastened walnut stock w/ sling swivels & slotted tipped rod. CONDITION: bbl. & fittings have bright cleaned appearance showing sm. spots of pitting. Action & lock have faded gray appearance. Heavy sanded & refinished stock w/ sm. dents & marks. Bore retains intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18015/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

RIFLE. Cal. 50-70. NSN. Bbl. 36 1/2" w/ barleycorn front sight & single leaf rear sight. 1864 Date Springfield Lock. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & slotted tip ramrod. Left ear of stock has clear cartouche. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: triangular bayonet w/ scabbard & frog. Bayonet is heavily rusted & pitted. CONDITION: white finished bbl. is acquiring a mild brown patina. Lock & breech block retain 60% lightly faded blue. Stock shows scattered sm. dents & handling marks. Bore retains strong rifling. (01-18418/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 50-70. S# 48435. Standard configuration. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ breech marked "US" & dated 1870. Lock is 1863 dated Springfield. CONDITION: good as refinished, markings weak, complete & original lacking ramrod. Rifle retains most of its restored blue. Mechanics are fine w/ pitted rifled bore (01-17840/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

Cal. 50-70. NSN. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ barleycorn front sight & 900 yard folding leaf rear sight. 1870 Dated high arch breech block. 1863 Date lock. 2 Band walnut stock w/ sling swivels, iron fittings & slotted tip cleaning rod. Toeline of stock marked "S". Buttplate peak is stamped "23". CONDITION: bright finished bbl. & action have faded to mottled gray showing scattered surface corrosion. Stock shows heavy wear w/ numerous dents, scratches, gouges & handling marks having sm. chips along cleaning rod channel & lock plate. Good mechanics. Dark lightly pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. (01-17952/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

Cal. 45-70. S# 6644. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ blade front sight w/ Model 1873 rifle rear sight. 1873 Dated high arch breech block. 1884 Dated replacement lock. Correct short comb 2 band walnut rifle stock. Left side has "RGS" cartouche. Toeline has circle "R" firing proof w/ inspectors initials "JH". Slotted tip ramrod. Pre Custer rifle mfg. Jan. - March 1874. CONDITION: metal has acquired a dark storage related patina. Original stock finish shows sm. dents & handling marks w/ areas of age darkened finish. Bore is generally bright retaining strong rifling. (01-18285/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-700.

Cal. 45-70. S# 58162. Bbl. 32" V/P/Eagle w/ graduated rear sight. 1873 High hump breech block. 2 Click hammer. NJ marked left side of stock & receiver. Erskine Allen inspector mark. CONDITION: overall very nice looking w/ strong blueing that is fading on the block & hammer area. Very nice stock w/ very nice markings, however there are a few moderate spaced heavier gouges & more peculiarly a single steel shot pellet embedded in the right but of the stock & what appears to be where two others struck the left side of the comb. Bright bore w/ great rifling. (01-18667/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

1) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 387310. Bbl. 25" cut down to carbine length from rifle. Long ranged Buffington sight. CONDITION: good to very good overall. Pitted, balance of metal smooth gray/brown patina. Stock is sound w/ numerous sm. storage dings & dents, inspectors cartouche discernable, dated 1879. Mechanically fine w/ shiny rifled bore. (01-18702/JS). 2) SPRIGNFIELD MODEL 1873 RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 206164. Bbl. 36". Standard configuration. 2 Bands w/ long range Buffington sight. CONDITION: very good to fine as refinished. Bbl. retains about half of its original finish turning plum. Stock is sound, no cartouche, appears complete & original mechanics are crisp w/ good rifled bore. (01-18703/JS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 45-70. S# 10075. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ barleycorn front sight & replacement 1884 Buffington rear sight. 1873 high arch breech block. 1873 Dated lock. 2 Band short comb walnut stock w/ sling swivels. Button tipped cleaning rod. CONDITION: bbl. & action have gray brown appearance w/ pitting on large areas of bbl. Heavily sanded & refinished stock showing dents & marks. Bore has worn rifling showing some light pitting. (01-18011/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

W/ A MIXTURE OF EARLIER & LATER FEATURES. Cal. 45-70. S# 188578. Bbl. 22" Bbl. w/ “V. P.” & eagle proofs along w/ later “P” proof (arsenal refit?) is fitted w/ Buffington rear sight & 1890 type shrouded bbl. band. Early type flush receiver is fitted w/ U.S. model 1873 low arch breech block. Early style stock w/ 9" comb has trap in butt. Lock is marked w/ Eagle & “U.S. SPRINGFIELD”. No inspector’s marks are present. CONDITION: good. Bbl. w/ traces of what appears to be original blue. Breech block & lock w/ about 30% blue. Stock w/ most of its original finish. Bore is fine, shiny w/ some scattered pitting. Mechanically good. (01-18688/MGM109). ANTIQUE. $1,250-1,750.

Cal. 45-70. S# 189342. Bbl. 22". Pinned blade front sight. w/ bbl. band protected Buffington style carbine rear sight. 1873 Date low arch breech block. 1873 Dated lock. Long comb carbine stock w/ trapdoor carbine buttplate. Left side of stock fitted w/ saddle ring bar having a lightly visible "SWP" cartouche w/ 1882 date. Toe line of stock has circle "P" proof. Comb of stock forward of buttplate peak stamped "22". Serial number is followed by a star denoting Springfield Arsenal rebuild. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing scattered areas of pitting. Stock has dull worn finish w/ dents & marks having wear spots & darkening around buttplate w/ chip forward rear saddle ring bar screw. Bore is generally bright retaining sound rifling w/ some pitting. (01-18010/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 45-70. S# 220755. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ blade front sight & Model 1879 rifle rear sight. Low arch 1873 dated breech block. Springfield marked lock. 2 Band walnut stock w/ clear "SWP" cartouche having 1873 date w/ circle "P" proof behind trigger guard. Button tipped cleaning rod. Leather military sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet w/ dull faded blue & surface rust. CONDITION: uncleaned in as found condition. Dull faded blue showing areas of surface rust. Stock has age darkened original finish showing wear spots w/ scratches & dents. Bore retains strong w/ sm. area of pitting at muzzle. (01-18175/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

Cal. 45-70. S# 230861. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ blade front sight & Model 1884 Buffington rifle rear sight. Case colored low arch 1884 dated breech block. 2 Band walnut stock w/ sling swivels & slotted tip ramrod. Left side of stock has clear "SWP" cartouche w/ 1889 date. Toeline of stock has clear "P" firing proof. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 90% dull lightly faded blue. Breech block & tang retain 75% dark lightly faded case colors. Stock has original finish showing moderate wear w/ numerous dents & scratches having sm. chips behind lockplate. Sound mechanics. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (01-17946/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 45-70. S# 270092. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ blade front sight & Model 1879 rifle rear sight. Case colored low arch 1873 dated breech block. 2 Band walnut stock w/ sling swivels, iron fittings & button tipped ramrod. Left side of stock has clear "SWP / 1884" cartouche. Toeline of stock marked "K / P" firing proof. CONDITION: bbl. & action retain 70% dull lightly faded blue showing surface corrosion. Breech block & top tang have dark appearance showing traces of case colors. Stock has worn finish showing numerous dents, scratches & marks. Chips behind top tang & some dents in forearm have filler style repairs. Good mechanics. Bore is bright w/ sound rifling. (01-17949/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

Cal. 45-70. S# 141141. Bbl. 22" w/ pinned blade front sight & 1879 Carbine rear sight. 1873 Dated low arch breech block. Band fastened carbine stock w/ saddle ring & bar on left side forward of "SWP / 1880" cartouche. Forearm has hand stamped marking "IP. C. N. G. W.". Buttplate peak is stamped "8". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather saddle scabbard w/ camel over maker's mark "W.R.CAMPBELL / MAKER / TULSA, OK." w/ hand cut marking "J L Samuel". CONDITION: metal finish has faded to mottled gray showing scattered pitting. Stock shows heavy wear w/ numerous dents, scratches & handling marks having cracks around lock & saddle ring bar areas. Good mechanics. Bore has lightly worn rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-17995/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

BOTH: cal. 45-70. Blade front sights & Buffington rear sights. Lockplates marked "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" w/ American Eagle. 2 Band fastened full length walnut stocks w/ iron fittings & button tipped cleaning rods. 1) 1884 RIFLE. S# 352212. Bbl. 32 5/8". Replacement Model 1873 low arch breech block. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked triangular bayonet. CONDITION: bbl. & action blue are fading to brown patina. Sanded & refinished stock has marks & dents w/outline of cartouche faintly visible on left wrist. Bore is bright w/ sharp rifling. (01-18071/DS). 2) 1884 CADET. S# 306365. Bbl. 29 5/8". 1884 Dated case colored breech block. Right side of stock stamped "98". CONDITION: bbl. & receiver have thinning blue that is fading to brown. Breech block has lightly visible case colors. Refinished stock shows dents & handling marks w/ streaks of staining & sm. crack forward of lockplate. Bore is generally bright retaining strong rifling. (01-18088/DS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

ALL: cal. 45-70. Bbls. 29 1/2". Blade front sights & Buffington rear sights. 1884 Dated low arch breech blocks. Short comb 2 band stocks w/ carbine style 2 piece trigger guards. 1) S# 483620. Stock has lightly visible "SWP / 1890" cartouche. Comb of stock forward of buttplate peak stamped "495". Grooved slotted tip ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: triangular blade socket bayonet. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray brown showing light surface corrosion. Refinished stock shows dents, scratches & marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-18289/DS). 2) S# 486034. Left side of stock has an "SWP" cartouche w/ illegible date. Button tipped slotted ramrod. CONDITION: metal finish has a crusty brown patina appearance. Stock has added finish over heavily weathered appearance w/ chips & cracks around top tang, lock, forearm tip & buttplate areas. Bore retains intact rifling showing scattered light pitting. (01-18291/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,100.

ALL: cal. 45-70. Replacement 1873 dated low arch breech blocks. 1) 1884 RIFLE. S# 446491. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ blade front sight & Buffington rear sight. 2 Band long comb walnut stock w/ illegible cartouche on left side. Button tipped ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: triangular socket bayonet. CONDITION: metal has mottled patina appearance showing surface corrosion. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ numerous scratches, dents & marks having sm. chips at toe. Buttplate is rusty. Pitted bore. (01-18287/DS). 2) 1884 CADET. S# 362455. Bbl. 29 1/2" w/ blade front sight & base only for Buffington rear sight. Short comb 2 band walnut stock. Left side has clear "SWP / 1893" cartouche. 2 Piece carbine style trigger guard. Ramrod is not present. CONDITION: metal has a mottled gray appearance w/ light corrosion. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ numerous scratches, dents & handling marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18325/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $600-900.

ALL: cal. 45-70. Bbls. 32 5/8". 1) 1888. S# 507251. Replacement blade front sight w/ Buffington rear sight. 1884 Dated low arch breech block. 2 Band walnut stock w/ Model 1888 style ramrod bayonet. Peak of buttplate is marked "6 / 1st SEP. CO". Stock under buttplate is marked "ROY P. ANDERSON". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: bayonet. CONDITION: metal has faded to mottled gray brown patina. Stock has worn weathered appearance w/ dents & handling marks having cracks & chips at lock & toe areas w/ lg. chips along ramrod channel. Bore has intact rifling showing light pitting. (01-18326/DS). 2) ASSEMBLED TRAPDOOR. NSN. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ worn front sight, rear sight is removed. Receiver is pitted w/ illegible S#. Early high arch 1873 dated breech block. Lockplate shows no original markings & has a hand stamped 1884 date. Long comb 2 band walnut stock w/ fitting for ramrod bayonet, no ramrod is present. CONDITION: metal has mottled gray brown patina showing heavy cleaning & areas of pitting. Refinished stock shows sm. dents & handling marks. Receiver hinge is broken at right side of breech block. Ejector is not present. Bore rusty & plugged. (01-18399/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $500-750.

Cal. 45-70. S# 430214. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ Model 1879 rear sight. 1873 Dated low arch replacement breech block. 1873 Dated Springfield lock. 2 Band walnut stock. Ramrod is not present. CONDITION: metal has a dark crusty patina appearance. Sanded stock has heavy coat of added finish over scratches, marks & dents. Action is sound. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing sm. spots of pitting. (01-17808/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

Cal. 45-70. S# 410285. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ Buffington rear sight. 1884 Date breechblock. 1873 Date Springfield lock. 2 Band walnut stock. Comb of stock forward of buttplate peak stamped "F / 42". Left side of stock forward of buttplate is stamped "NGD". Left side of butt has hand carved name "Fred Graper". Button tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. & action finish is fading to brown. Refinished stock shows numerous scratches, dents & handling marks. Sound action. Lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. (01-17809/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

Cal. 45-70. S# 459084. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ blade front sight & Buffington rifle rear sight. Low arch case colored 1884 dated breech block. Blued finished Springfield lock. 2 Band walnut stock w/ crisp "SWP / 1889" cartouche. Slotted tip ramrod. CONDITION: 90% dull original blue showing light surface corrosion. Breech block & top tang have lightly faded case colors. Stock has good finish & shows scattered dents, marks & sm. chips. Sound mechanics. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (01-17826/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

Cal. 45-70. S# 428471. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ replacement blade front sight & Model 1879 rifle rear sight. 1873 Dated case colored low arch breech block. 2 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & military leather sling. Left side of stock has painted markings "13 / B / 27". Button tipped slotted ramrod. CONDITION: metal retains 40% dull blue fading to patina. Stock has aged worn appearance showing numerous dents, scratches & marks w/ long crack on right side of butt. Good mechanics. Bore shows lightly worn rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-17996/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

Cal. 45-70. S# 480790. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ pinned blade front sight & Buffington rear sight. 1884 Dated breech block. Front receiver ring has initial "F" applied w/ circular punch. 2 Band walnut stock w/ partially visible cartouche. Button tipped iron ramrod. Military leather sling on military swivels. CONDITION: bbl. retains 90% dull lightly faded blue. Action & lock retain 40% lightly faded blue. Sanded & refinished stock showing some handling marks. Bore retains intact rifling showing some darkness in the grooves. (01-18016/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

Cal. 45-70. S# 564889. Bbl. 29 5/8" w/ blade front sight & Buffington rifle rear sight. 1884 dated breech block. 2 Band walnut stock w/ sling swivels, iron fittings & slotted tip ramrod. CONDITION: metal finish is fading to brown. Sanded & refinished stock has dark worn appearance w/ numerous scratches, sm. dents & handling marks. Good mechanics. Bore has darkened appearance w/ lightly worn rifling showing sm. spots of light pitting. (01-17947/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

Cal. 45-70. S# 340121. Bbl. 24" rnd. Hooded blade front sight w/ Buffington rear sight. Distinguished by it's nearly full length band fastened stock w/ uncapped tip & unique rounded sling swivel. 1873 Dated low arch breech block. Left side of stock has bar mounted saddle ring. Officially termed the " 24" Barrel Carbine ", only 1,000 were mfg. in 1886. Nearly all were issued to cavalry regiments in the American West. CONDITION: bbl. retains 80% fading blue. Receiver is fading to gray. Breech block, lock, hammer & trigger guard retain over 70% blue. Refinished stock shows a few handling marks. Bore is generally bright w/ moderately worn rifling showing some pitting. (01-17674/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,500.

ALL: cal. 45-70. Bbls. 32 5/8". Blade front sights w/ Buffington rear sights. 1) 1888 STYLE RAMROD BAYONET. S# 548812. 1884 Dated low arch case colored breech block. 2 Band walnut stock w/ "SWP / 1892" cartouche on left side. Right side has unit markings "1 / A / 21 / 4TH SEP CO". Toeline marked "X" over circle "P" firing proof. CONDITION: bbl. & action have dark fading blue showing spotted surface corrosion. Breech block retains sm. amount of fading case colors. Stock has age darkened appearance showing numerous scratches, dents & marks. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling. (01-18286/DS). 2) 1884. S# 372664. 1884 Dated low arch breech block. 2 Band walnut stock w/ button tipped ramrod. CONDITION: arsenal refinished gun. Bbl. & action have faded to gray brown showing sm. spots of corrosion. Lock plate retains 80% reblued finish w/ weakened markings & polishing. Refinished stock has dark aged appearance w/ dents & handling markings having illegible markings. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling. (01-18288/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ALL: cal. 45-70. Bbls. 32 5/8" w/ pinned blade front sights & Buffington rear sight. 1884 Date low arch breech blocks. Ramrod bayonets. 2 Band walnut stocks w/ trapdoor buttplates & iron fittings. 1) S# 556836. Left side of stock has "SWP / 1892" cartouche. Right side of stock has lg. cut number "22" stamped number "651". Top of comb is marked w/ letter "K" having white highlighter. Toeline has circle "P" proof. CONDITION: bbl. retains 60% lightly faded blue w/ balance of bbl. & action fading to brown patina. Rear sight staff is bent. Stock has age darkened appearance showing scratches & handling marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing some very light pitting. (01-18530/DS). 2) S# 562573. Left side of stock has partially visible 1893 cartouche. Toeline of stock has circle "P" proof. Bottom of forearm forward of trigger guard has hand carved numbers "4 11 44". CONDITION: bbl. & action finish has faded to brown patina showing spots of pitting. Stock has worn finish showing dents, scratches & handling marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing sm. pitting near muzzle. (01-18784/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 45-70. S# 520392. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ pinned blade front sight & Buffington rear sight. 1873 Dated low arch replacement breech block. Band fastened full length walnut stock w/ retractable ramrod bayonet. Left side of stock has clear "SWP / 1891" cartouche. Leather military sling on military swivels. CONDITION: bbl. finish is fading to smooth brown showing sm. dents & spots of pitting. Rear sight has cleaned appearance showing pitting. Action, bolt & lock plate have gray brown appearance showing scattered pitting. Refinished stock shows numerous dents, scratches & handling marks w/ spots of filler. Several sm. chips are visible around lockplate. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18013/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

Cal. 45-70. S# 523377. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ Buffington rear sight. Ramrod style bayonet. 2 Band walnut stock w/ steel musket buttplate having a partially visible 1891 dated cartouche on left side. CONDITION: bbl. & action finish is fading to brown showing scattered light pitting & corrosion. Stock has heavy coat of added varnish over dents scratches & handling marks. Action is sound. Dark lightly pitted bore. (01-17807/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

Cal. 45-70. S# 518670. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ blade front sight & Buffington rifle rear sight. Sliding ramrod-bayonet. 1884 Dated case colored breech block. 2 Band walnut stock w/ sling swivels having "SWP / 1893" cartouche on left side. Toeline of stock stamped w/ "J / P" firing proofs. CONDITION: bbl. & receiver retain 70% dull fading blue showing spots of scattered surface corrosion. Breech block & top tang have dark appearance showing a sm. amount of remaining case colors. Stock has dark worn appearance showing numerous dents, gouges & handling marks w/ sm. chips forward of trigger guard. Good mechanics. Bright bore w/ sound rifling. (01-17945/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

Cal. 45-70. S# 526331. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ blade front sight & Buffington rifle rear sight. Sliding ramrod-bayonet. 1884 Dated case colored breech block. 2 Band walnut stock w/ sling swivels having "SWP / 1891" cartouche on left side. Toeline of stock has "P" firing proof. CONDITION: metal finish is fading to dark brown patina. Stock has dark worn finish showing numerous dents, scratches & handling marks w/ sm. chips forward of trigger guard & sm. crack extending from buttplate. Sound mechanics. Bore is dark w/ worn rifling & scattered spots of pitting. (01-17948/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-700.

Cal. 45-70. S# 556117. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ blade front sight & Buffington rifle rear sight. Sliding ramrod-bayonet. 1884 Dated case colored breech block. 2 Band walnut stock w/ sling swivels having "SWP / 1892" cartouche on left side. Toeline of stock has "M / P" firing proofs. CONDITION: bbl. & action retain 90% lightly worn blue showing scattered spots of surface corrosion. Breechblock & top tang retain 80% lightly worn case colors. Original stock finish shows moderate wear w/ scattered scratches, handling marks & sm. dents. Sound mechanics. Bore is bright w/ sound rifling showing a sm. amount of very light pitting. (01-17950/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

Cal. 45-70. S# 507585. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ blade front sight & Buffington rifle rear sight. Sliding ramrod-bayonet. 1884 Dated case colored low arch breech block. 2 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings having repro. sling on original swivels. Left side of stock has "SWP / 1890" cartouche. Toeline of stock is stamped "O over circle "P" firing proofs. Left side of butt has file removed markings. Right side of butt stamped "CO. E. 1st INF. / 20". CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to brown patina. Lockplate & action are fading to silver gray showing surface corrosion. Stock has dark appearance w/ worn finish showing numerous scratches & dents w/ a chip below the lockplate. Sound mechanics. Bore has slightly darkened appearance w/ sound rifling showing sm. spots of light pitting. (01-17951/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-800.

16 1/2" Overall, wide 12" blade is etched in lg. panel “HOSPITAL CORPS / U.S. ARMY” w/ brass mounted leather scabbard. You will not find a much better example than this one, once in the famous edged weapon collection of Harry Berry. CONDITION: fine overall, blade other than some greasy stains retains most of its luster including etched panel, scabbard is sound w/ craquelure, Arsenal marks on scabbard are only partially discerned. PROVENANCE: EX-Harry Berry Collection. (02-13875/JS). $800-1,200.

PERCUSSION REVOLVING RIFLE. Cal. 44. S# 6. Bbl. 26" rnd. bbl., 43" overall w/ adj. 2 leaf rear sight & pinched front sight. The only other examples of this April 29th 1862 patented revolving rifle are held by the Smithsonian Institute, the Metzger Firearms Museum at Texas A&M & a sporting model in the Herbert E. Green collection. This extremely well machined rifle was thought to be one of several trial guns made for inspection for the US army. Rifle functions beautifully w/ a couple of very unusual features including integral raised flash guard protruding from left side of frame & unique hand cranked ratcheted cyl. pin. The trigger guard, like on their army revolvers, also acts as hinged loading lever. The cyl. pin crank locks into place in recess, forward of flash protector. Gun was not disassembled further than removing cyl. & keyed forestock. S# 6 was found on lower frame tang, forestock, cyl. pin & back of cyl. Sporting buttplate exhibits hinged implement door. For anyone wanting every Civil War era revolving rifle, this may be your only chance. CONDITION: very good to fine overall. Metal is mostly brown patina w/ traces of finish in protected areas. Stocks are sound & well fit, retaining crisp checkering. Chip toe repair at butt. Mechanically sound w/ crisp rifled bore. (01-18557/JS). ANTIQUE. $10,000-20,000.

HAMMER FOWLER. Cal. 12 Ga. S# 5. Bbl. 34 1/4" octagon to hexadecagon to rnd. w/ wedding ring transition. Bar hammer marked “ALLENS PATENT” on top & “ALLEN & THURBER / GRAFTON MASS”. This is the only known Grafton made bar hammer fowler. Totally iron mounted. Just like Grafton pepperboxes frame, trigger guard & buttplate have same early sparse engraving. The frame has pinned single action mechanism w/ straight main spring as found on pepperboxes. PROVENANCE: Phillip Van Cleave, Paul Henry collection 1989. CONDITION: good to very good overall, all external parts appear original & matching, markings discernable, mottled brown iron patina. Stock is sound & well fit. Mechanically functional w/ clear dirty smooth bore. (01-18556/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIMFIRE RIFLE. Cal. 32 & 44 RF. S# 21. Bbl. 26" 44 Cal. half oct. bbl. & 25 1/4" half oct. bbl. 32 Cal. bbl. w/ hooded front sights & 3 1/2" adj. rear sights as well as noted 2 adj. tang sights that are also cased. This is a fine example of the Allen breech loading rifle, totally unmarked other than serial numbers. One of the cased adj. sights is marked “ALLENS PATENT / OCTOBER 28 1862”. Mounted w/ nicely figured deluxe walnut stock. Case colored frame lowers block by trigger guard combination lever. This early 2 digit serial number was likely made early in the Civil War & some are known as secondary Martials. Casing is brass bound, burgundy velvet lined. From an 1870 advertisement, copy included, the deluxe features on this gun w/ exception of swivels were all added. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, receiver retains about 80% muted case colors. 44 Cal. bbl. retains over 90% bright blue finish, while 32 cal. bbl. retains about 40% finish. Stock is sound, well fit & retaining 90% bright piano finish varnish. 32 Cal. bbl. has lg. broken chunk of forestock which is retained in case. Mechanically crisp w/ shiny 44 cal. bore & very good crisp 32 cal. bore. Casing is sound & solid, cosmetic blemishes externally. Casing retains 2 screw drivers in very good condition, 2 serial numbered extractors. Lining is soiled, worn w/ several holes caused by sights. (01-18561/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 44. S# 16. Bbl. 36" oct. bbl., 53" overall, German silver blade front sight, fixed rear sight stamped “ALLEN & THURBER & CO. / WORCHESTER”. Classic Worcester rifle w/ side hammer, engraved iron frame & iron forestock, crescent shaped buttplate, varnished walnut stock. CONDITION: very good overall, all matching & complete, iron patina, traces of original bbl. brown. Mechanically fine w/ well discerned, rifled bore. (01-18558/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

Cal. 38. S# 46. Bbl. 35" full oct. bbl., 52" overall, hooded front sight, adj. rear sight, marked on top flat “ALLEN & THURBEN CAST STEEL / WORCESTER”. This early production Worcester rifle dates 1847-1850. Side hammer, iron frame forming wrist, sparse engraving on frame, hammer, trigger guard & unique thick Schuetzen buttplate. Lightly figured walnut buttstock, unique Allen iron forestock & single set trigger. There are very few survivors, Paul Allen estimating no more than 20-30 were produced. PROVENANCE: Jim Serven, Santa Ana California; Phillip Van Cleave collection Nov. 4th, 1944; Paul Henry collection 1990. CONDITION: very good overall. Frame is overall mottled gray w/ crisp etching. Bbl. retains much of its brown finish. Stock well fit, forestock also retains some brown finish w/ scattered staining & light pitting. Mechanically fine w/ crisp, bright bore. (01-18559/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

BARREL SHOTGUN W/ ALLEN PATENT RELOADABLE SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES W/ CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. S# 73. Bbl. 26". Rarely seen Allen patent dbl. bbl. shotgun. 26" Twist bbls. w/ central spine of hinged breech “ETHAN ALLEN & CO. WORCHESTER MASS / ALLENS PATs NOV 9 1858, SEPT 18 1860, AUG 22 1865”. Included in this lot is 4 loadable shotgun shells “Allen’s Pat May 16, 1865” stamped on base, w/ the original leather cartridge box & green labeled “250 / Water Proof Primer / for ALLEN’S / Breech-Loading Double Barrel / Shotguns.”. PROVENANCE: ex-collection Phillip Van Cleave, ex-collection Paul Henry. CONDITION: gun is very good overall, traces of finish on patent hinged breech. Remainder of iron is gray w/ scattered light pitting, engraving crisp. Stocks well fit, checkering worn on forestock. Pinned inset repairs to buttstock between trigger guard & back of frame. Mechanically fine w/ clean smooth bores. (01-18560/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

HIGHEST GRADE W/ SCROLL ENGRAVING & FANCY WOOD STOCK. Cal. 10 Ga. S# 150. Bbl. 36". Very few of these interesting & at the time innovative guns were made, this example being numbered 150 on extractor & breech block. This specimen also has very unusual 36" laminated steel bbls. Breech section appears to have been forged integral w/ bbls. & has flipover trapdoor breech w/ side locking latch. Top of breech block is marked w/ Ethan Allen company address & patent dates, the latest being 1866. Boxlock type firing mechanism is fitted w/ serpentine hammers & cartridge extractor is actuated by pushing down on trigger guard bow. Breech section & firing mechanism are scroll engraved at about 40% coverage. This well done scroll extends to trigger guard & tang. Buttstock is of crotch figured American walnut, measuring 14 1/2" over steel buttplate. Grip has widely spaced point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders. Nicely shaped drop points are behind hammers. Matching forend w/ inlet carved horn tip attaches to bbls. w/ sliding side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. CONDITION: very good. Bbls. retaining 30 - 40% original brown w/ some areas of light pitting & some active rust at muzzle. Breech block retains about 40% original case hardening. Remainder of breech retains about the same where protected; exposed areas are pewter to silver gray. Stocks appear to have had finish stripped & checkering lightly cleaned. There are some minor chips in wood behind hammer on left side & small slivers are missing on forend at top rear, both sides. There is no evidence of sanding & numerous light marks are present. Bores are very dirty, but appear to be lightly pitted. Locks work well. A rare gun in a very rare grade. (01-18077/MGM7). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

1832. This is very important patent model for early production Grafton pistols circa 1832. All Grafton patents are shown in this model including bar hammer & ring trigger. CONDITION: very good overall; complete & functional. (01-18603/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-8,000.

INLINE RING TRIGGER W/ UNIQUE ALLEN & THURBER HOLSTER. 1) ALLEN & THURBER TRANSITIONAL PEPPERBOX, INLINE RING TRIGGER PISTOL. Cal. .31. S# 96. 3-1/4” 6-Bbl. cluster, “ALLEN’S PATENT” on one rib & “PATENTED 1837” & “CAST STEEL” stamped on adjacent thin bbl. rib, engraved frame, low production (250-500) 1841. CONDITION: good overall, appears all original and matching, metal has iron patina, one grip eroded internally, well fit, refinished w/ varnish, markings all good. (01-18589/JS). ANTIQUE. 2) VERY RARE CIVIL WAR USED ALLEN PEPPERBOX HOLSTER. This is possibly the only Grafton Dainty pepperbox holster known. Its closure finial is a Civil War enlisted eagle button. Obviously, this holster saw some use as it has a replaced belt loop to period of war. Holes for original belt loop are seen under the Civil War replacement. CONDITION: fair to good overall; body is fairly sound retaining over half original black dyed finish w/ heavy scuffing. Closure tab is complete but torn. Belt loop is complete, though torn. (02-14641/JS). $1,200-1,900.

HAMMER” ALLEN & THURBER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Cal. 36. S# 67. Bbl. 2 3/4" oct. to round bbl., unmarked other than SN. Left side of frame “ALLEN’S PATENT”, rosewood grips w/ sm. vacant German silver oval escutcheons. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, sharp smooth brown/gray patina, sharp edges, crisp markings & engraving, complete, matching & original mechanically fine w/ crisp bright rifled bore. Pistol is housed in custom blue velvet lined compartmented case w/ sm. fluted flask, cap tin & a 2 cavity ball mold combination bbl. wrench. Wrench is slightly too lg. though functional. Only 8 examples are known to survive. (01-18562/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

“TUBE HAMMER” ALLEN & THURBER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Cal. 32. S# 16. Bbl. 3" oct. to round bbl., marked on 6 octagonal flats “ALLEN & THURBER” (top), “GRAFTON MASS”, “POCKET RIFLE”, “ALLEN’S PATENT”, “P. M. / E. A 1837”, & “CAST STEEL / WARRANTED”. This pistol is pictured in Jim Servin’s early 1964 text “The collecting of Guns”, page 129 credited to Phillip Van Cleave collection. According to Allen authority Paul Henry, this is one of only two tube hammer Allens extant in 2 screw sideplate configuration. PROVENANCE: ex- Phillip Van Cleave collection; ex Paul Henry collection 1989. CONDITION: good to very good overall complete & original, grip screw & hammer screw are replaced. Mottled iron patina, markings mostly discernible, grips refinished, well fit, mechanically functional, discernible rifled bore. Pistol is housed in a custom compartmentalized case lined w/ dark blue velvet w/ diminutive Sykes bag flask, & single cavity ball mold. (01-18619/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

HAMMER ALLEN & THURBER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL W/ COMBINATION TOOL. Cal. 30 Smooth. S# 980. Bbl. 2" oct. to round smoothbore bbl., marked “W. S. SPRATLEY / NORFOLK VA” on top 2 flats, bar hammer marked “ALLEN’S PATENT”, engraved frame. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & matching, overall smooth gray patina, grips refinished & varnished, mechanically fine w/ clear smooth bore. Accompanying 2 cavity ball mold, bbl. wrench combination tool is good w/ iron patina. (01-18599/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,200.

SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Cal. 36. S# 100. Bbl. 2.75" oct. to round bbl., marked on top flat “CAST STEEL”, bar hammer marked “ALLEN & THURBER / GRAFTON MASS” on left side, earliest sparse style engraving on frame & backstrap, early thin walnut grips w/ sm. oval German silver escutcheons. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original. Serial numbers match w/ exception of bbl. which is numbered “119”. “CAST STEEL” marking is mostly worn away, gray iron patina, grips well fit, mechanically functional, discernible rifled bore. Pistol is housed in a custom compartmentalized mahogany case lined w/ dark blue velvet w/ & single cavity ball mold & few loose balls. (01-18620/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

THURBER RING TRIGGER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Cal. 31. S# 117. Bbl. 4" oct. to round bbl., marked on 3 bottom flats ““ALLEN’S PATENT” 1837”, “NORWICH C—T”, & “CAST STEEL”, S# 117 is on top left flat, bar hammer marked “ALLEN’S PATENT” on left side, engraved frame, walnut grips w/ sm. oval German silver escutcheons. CONDITION: very good-fine overall, complete, original & matching. Retaining strong traces of original finish, overall silver/dark gray w/ scratches, hairline crack in left grip, mechanically fine, crisp rifled bore. (01-18568/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

THURBER BAR HAMMER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Cal. 31. S# 21. Bbl. 4" oct. to round bbl., marked on top 3 flats ““ALLEN & THURBER”, “NORWICH C—T”, & “CAST STEEL”, S# 21 is on bottom flat, bar hammer marked “ALLEN’S PATENT” on left side, engraved frame, walnut grips w/ sm. oval German silver escutcheons. CONDITION: very good-fine overall, complete, original & matching, sharp edges, traces of original finish, overall silver/gray, mechanically fine, pitted rifled bore. Accompanying white metal flask has some remaining varnish w/ several sm. pin holes on one side, functional. (01-18570/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

PISTOL COMPLETE WITH ACCESSORIES. Cal. .31. S# 14. 3.5” 6 Bbl. cluster, “CAST STEEL” stamped on early thin bbl. rib, “ALLEN & THURBER / GRAFTON MASS” stamped on left side of bar hammer, engraved frame & plain screwed on nipple shield, early slim grips, production 1837-1839. CONDITION: good-very good overall, complete & matching, gray patina, mechanically fine, smooth bores. Accompanying 3 compartment Allen patent flask is very good as his wood handled rammer, 2 cavity scissor mold is good w/ pitting. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18563/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

“SPURRED BAR HAMMER” ALLEN DRAGOON PISTOL . Cal. .36. S# 22. 5.5” 6 Bbl. cluster, “WARRANTED CAST STEEL” marked on one wide flat bbl. rib, no other markings other than serial numbers. This revolver was made by Allen & Thurber, Norwich Connecticut in 1845. Only 2 are mentioned as being manufactured, & this is possibly the lone survivor. CONDITION: good to very good overall, complete & matching, iron patina overall w/ light pitting, markings discernible including engraving on frame, “WARRANTED” is weakly struck & only partially discerned. Mechanically functional w/ smooth pitted bores. Accompanying large oval flat plunger flask is very good to fine condition retaining all of its Brown leather cover. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18621/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

TRIGGER ALLEN & THURBER SINGLE SHOT BAR HAMMER PISTOL. Cal. 31. S# 34. Bbl. 3.5" unique round bbl. unmarked other than serial number, bar hammer marked “ALLEN’S PATENT” on left side, engraved frame, rosewood grips w/ sm. vacant oval German silver escutcheons. Production believed to predate 1837 patent. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & matching, overall smooth gray patina, engraving & serial numbers all well defined, mechanically fine w/ good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18569/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal. .31. S# 99. 3.5” 6 Bbl. cluster, rare single action pepperbox w/ knurled shotgun style hammer “ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER” & “CAST STEEL” stamped on adjacent bbl. ribs , engraved frame & nipple shield. CONDITION: good-very good overall, mottled dark brown patina, all matching & complete, grips sound, mechanically fine w/ clear smooth bores. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18564/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.

PISTOL. Cal. .31. S# 233. Bbl. 2.75" 5 - cluster, integral nipple shield is part of engraved frame “ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER” stamped on bbl. flute, “ALLEN’S PATENT” stamped on left side of bar hammer, late production 1858-1865 CONDITION: fine overall, bbl. cluster retains about half of its original factory blue, frame has traces of blue, hammer as about half of its muted case color, grips retain most of their original varnish, mechanically fine w/ clear smooth bores. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18607/JS). ANTIQUE. $350-550.

THURBER BAR HAMMER SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. Cal. 38. S# 38. Bbl. 3" oct. to round bbl., marked on top three flats “ALLEN & THURBER”, “NORWICH C—T”, & “CAST STEEL”, bar hammer marked “ALLEN’S PATENT” on left side, engraved frame, walnut grips w/ sm. oval German silver escutcheons. CONDITION: fine overall, complete, original & matching, retaining about 20% original blue & case colors, hairline crack on left grip, mechanically fine, crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18591/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

& THURBER PERCUSSION PISTOL. Cal. 34. S# 677. Bbl. 5". “ALLEN & THURBER”, production 1858-1862 condition: very good overall, mottled iron patina, discernible markings, mechanically functional w/ good discernible rifled bores. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18571/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. Cal. 32. S# 12. Bbl. 10" overall, 5 1/4" oct. to round bbl., top of frame marked “POCKET RIFLE / CAST STEEL / WARRANTED” & “MEAD & ADRIANCE” who were St. Louis jewelers selling this gun about 1836. This gun is pictured as figure 134 in Herschel Logan’s 1960 “Pictorial History of the Under Hammer Gun”. PROVENANCE: ex- Phillip Van Cleave collection; ex Paul Henry collection 1989. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original, fairly sharp edges, discernible markings, mottled gray iron patina, traces of finish, pitting around breech. Pistol is accompanied by 7 1/2" bone & brass tipped cleaning rod as shown w/ it in included late 1992 article. (Brass tip is slightly too lg. for use on this pistol). PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18602/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

PISTOL & NORWICH BAR HAMMER ALLEN & THURBER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL W/ COMBINATION TOOL. 1) ETHAN ALLEN PERCUSSION SINGLE SHOT CENTER HAMMER PISTOL. Cal. 28. S# 342. Bbl. 2 1/2" oct. bbl. Solid iron frame. Walnut grips. Totally unmarked, other than serial numbers. CONDITION: good to very good overall; mechanics are fine w/ well defined rifled bore. (01-18594/JS). 2) NORWICH BAR HAMMER ALLEN & THURBER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL W/ COMBINATION TOOL. Cal. 30 Smooth. S# 832. Bbl. 2" oct. to rnd. smoothbore bbl., marked on left flat “PATENTED / APRIL 15…”, bar hammer “ALLEN’S PATENT / 1845” on left, engraved frame. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & matching, mechanically functional w/ clear smooth bore. Accompanying 2 cavity ball mold/bbl. wrench combination tool is good w/ iron patina & pitting. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18598/JS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

HAMMER PISTOL W/ FLASK. Cal. 36. S# 46. Bbl. 3" oct. to rnd. bbl. marked on top 3 flats “ALLEN & THURBER”, GRAFTON MASS” & “CAST STEEL”. Bar hammer marked on top “ALLEN’S PATENT”. Engraved framed & backstrap, lightly figured grips w/ vacant sm. German silver oval escutcheons. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: accompanying Dixon bag flask, which retains most of its original red varnish, fully functional, fire blue spring. CONDITION: fine overall; sharp retaining strong traces of bright finish, overall smooth gray/brown patina, crisp action & bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18578/JS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

PEPPERBOX PISTOL COMPLETE WITH ACCESSORIES, SN 1. Cal. .31. S# 1. Bbl. 3.25” 6 - cluster, “ALLEN’S PATENT” stamped on left side of sparse engraved frame, unmarked early thin fluted bbl. ribs, “ALLEN & THURBER / GRAFTON MASS” stamped on left side of bar hammer, early flattened slim grips, production 1837, no more than 150 made. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Allen patent flask, cap container & 2-cavity mold. CONDITION: good overall, complete & matching, SN “1” found on frame, sideplate, trigger, & hand. Cylinder screw is restored. Mottled gray patina, grips refinished, one German silver escutcheon as initials “JM”. Mechanically functional, smooth bores. Accompanying 3 compartment Allen patent flask is very good as is wood screwed cap container and 2 cavity mold. PROVENANCE: ex-collection Phillip Van Cleave, ex-collection Paul Henry 1989. Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18588/JS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

“A. W. SPIES” ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal. .31. S# 14. 3.25” - 6 Bbl. cluster, “PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL” stamped on bbl. rib, “A. W. SPIES / ALLEN’S PATENT” stamped on left side of bar hammer, engraved frame & nipple shield. Rarely seen “Spies” agent markings, unique Allen ring trigger, fluted ribs w/ nipple shield, dog leg grip w/ oval German silver escutcheons, production 1841. CONDITION: good overall, complete & matching, iron patina, revarnished grips mechanically functional w/ pitted smooth bores. PROVENANCE: ex-collection Phillip Van Cleave, ex-collection Paul Henry 1989. Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18567/JS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

SHOT PISTOL W/ COMBINATION TOOL. Cal. 34. S# 6. Bbl. 5" oct. to round smoothbore bbl., marked on top 3 flats “PATENTED”, “1837”, & “CAST STEEL”, bar hammer unmarked, engraved frame, lightly figured walnut grips. CONDITION: fine overall, complete & matching thin traces of blue on bbl., overall smooth gray, muted case colors on hammer, mechanically fine w/ clear smooth bore. The accompanying two cavity mold/combination bbl. wrench is good to very good overall w/ iron patina. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18610/JS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

SINGLESHOT PISTOL. Cal. 32 RF. S# 900. Bbl. 4" oct. bbl., 7" overall. Bbl. marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK” on left side. This pistol is made from left over lipfire revolvers after Rollin White Colt patent infringement lawsuit ended production. This is a well known rarity, originally in the L. P. Bassinger collection then in the Phillip Van Cleave collection. CONDITION: very good to fine overall; complete & matching, sharp edges & markings, traces of finish, grips retain much of their original finish & varnish. There is an indiscernible name scratched in bottom of grips. Mechanically fine w/ crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: ex-L. P. Bassinger collection; ex-Phillip Van Cleave collection; ex-Paul Henry collection. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18595/JS). ANTIQUE. $400-800.

SINGLESHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. Cal. 36. S# 29. Bbl. 5" oct. to rnd. bbl. marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK”. CONDITION: very good, traces of finish, crisp markings, light pitting at breech. Metal overall gray patina, grips refinished & varnished. Mechanically will not hold on full cock, crisp discernable rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18572/JS). ANTIQUE. $300-400.

LARGE FRAME DRAGOON. 1) Cal. .36. S# 92. 5.5” 6 Bbl. cluster late transitional Grafton to Norwich 1837 action, “ALLEN & THURBER / NORWICH C—T” stamped on left side of bar hammer, “ALLEN’S PATENT” stamped on top, ring trigger CONDITION: very good overall, appears complete & matching, traces of finish on bbl., mechanically functional w/ clear smooth bores. 2) Cal. .31. S# 96. Late Grafton Dainty 2.75” 6-bbl. cluster, thin fluted rib “PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL”. “J. G. BOLEN, N.Y.”” stamped on left side of bar hammer, engraved frame & attached nipple shield. CONDITION: very good overall, all matching & complete, tiny traces of finish. Casing includes a rare 4” x 2.75” advertising label illustrated w/ the same pattern BOLAN pistol as in case. Casing is compartmentalized for accompanying flask, 2 scissor molds, cap tin, ALLEN patent plunger mold covered w/ red Moroccan leather, loading/cleaning rod. Accessories in composite casing all fair-good condition. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18618/JS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PISTOL. Cal. .31. S# 152. 3.5” 6-Bbl. cluster, each bbl. rib has rarely seen factory tiny inset brass pin front sight & notched rear sight, “ALLEN & THURBER / GRAFTON MASS” stamped on left side of bar hammer, engraved frame, early slim replacement ivory grips, production 1837-1839. CONDITION: good overall, brown patina, antique ivory grips have led escutcheons, age patina w/ cracking, mechanics need attention, smooth clear bores. Contemporary modern casing lined w/ green velvet, compartmentalized for functional ALLEN patent plunger flask w/ textured leather covering, cleaning/loading rod, 2 cavity scissor mold, & carved screwed together bone percussion cap container. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18617/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

MARKED DRAGOON PISTOL. Cal. 36. S# 54. 5.5” 6-Bbl. cluster, “PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL” marked on one bbl. rib, “HYDE & GOODRICH / NEW ORLEANS” stamped on left side of bar hammer, “ALLEN’S PATENT stamped on top. Ring trigger. Casing lined in dark purple velvet, very rare Allen’s patent large dragoon size plunger flask, tortoise screwed cap container, silver flask shaped oiler, screwdriver, 2 cavity mold, & carved bone rammer/cleaning rod. CONDITION: good overall, gray iron patina w/ pitting, casing is relined, blank oval brass plaque on top, accessories all good including rare 2 compartment plunger flask which retains 95% of its leather covering. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18615/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

HAMMER PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal. .34. S# 528. 2.75” 4-Bbl. cluster, “PATENTED 1845” & “ALLEN & WHEELOCK” stamped on adjacent bbl. flutes, “ALLEN’S PATENT / JAN. 18, 1857” stamped on left side of bar hammer, engraved frame. CONDITION: good to very good overall, metal has an overall mottled gray patina, crisp markings, mechanically functional, clear smooth bores. Accompanying compartmentalized casing has 2 cavity, 3 compartment Dixon flask, reproduction rammer/cleaning rod. Walked mechanism on case is broken key & part of closure is in a newly lined case. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18616/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOL COMPLETE WITH ACCESSORIES. Cal. .28. S# 83/192/214. 2.75” 6-Bbl. cluster, “ALLEN’S PATENT” stamped on left side of engraved frame, unmarked slightly fluted bbl. ribs, “ALLEN & THURBER / GRAFTON MASS” stamped on left side of bar hammer, early flattened grips, production 1836-1837, small production & note at least 3 different serial numbers found & frame lacks a serial number on this interesting prototype. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: flask, cap box & loading tool. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & matching, tiny traces of finish, mostly smooth metal w/ staining & scattered pitting. Grips have vacant oval German silver escutcheons. Mechanically fine, smooth pitted bores. Accompanying round 2 compartment Allen patent flask is very good as 2 piece tortoise shell screwed cap container and loading tool. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18593/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL. Cal. 28. S# 527. Bbl. 4" oct. bbl. w/ 2 line Allen & Wheelock address & patents on left side, rolled engraved cyl. scene of game, Allen patent hinged trigger guard/rammer. 8" Overall. CONDITION: very good overall; complete & matching, gray metal, discernable markings & cyl. scene, mechanically fine w/ dirty rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18579/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

HAMMER POCKET PISTOL W/ FLASK. Cal. 28. S# 80. Bbl. 4" oct. bbl. w/ address on top & left flats “ALLEN & WHEELOCK” & “ALLENS PATENT JAN. 13, 1857”. Bottom of frame “PATENTED DEC. 15, 1857”. Rolled engraved cyl. scene of game, Allen patent hinged trigger guard/rammer. This early production w/ no more than 100 made has the earliest trigger guard latch which is fit by friction w/ no spring. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: accompanying pistol is 4" functional flask w/ raised relief decoration, retaining about 30% original varnish. CONDITION: very good overall; complete & matching, gray metal w/ staining & pitting, discernable markings in cyl. scene, mechanically functional w/discernable rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18580/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

SHOT REVOLVER & FOREHAND & WADSWORTH 22 CAL. SIDEHAMMER REVOLVER. 1) Cal. 22 RF. S# 662. Bbl. 3" bbl. stamped “ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER MASS / ALLEN’S PAT’S SEPT 7, NOV 9, 1858”. 5TH model features include squared hammer face, plain cyl., utilizing 4th model frame w/ integral notched site at rear of top strap, cyl. pin has spring loaded latch which would be found on later models. CONDITION: good-very good overall, dark mottled gray patina, good markings. Mechanically functional w/ clear rifled bore. (01-18576/JS). 2) Cal. 22 RF. S# 34558. Bbl. 2 3/8" oct. bbl. marked on left side “FOREHAND & WADSWORTH WORCESTER MASS / PAT’D SEPT 24 & OCT 22, 1861”. This gun is virtually identical to the Allen & Wheelock 8th model. Made in 1873. CONDITION: very good overall, iron patina w/ pitting, some pitting in address, certifiable antique elephant ivory grips have couple sm. age cracks & mellow patina. Mechanically fine clear rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18577/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

7-SHOT REVOLVERS. 1) 1ST MODEL. Cal. 22 RF. S# 393. Bbl. 2.5" bbl. stamped “ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER MASS / ALLEN’S PAT’S SEPT 7, NOV 9, 1858”. This earliest model has the unique “hourglass” shaped cyl. pin knob at rear of frame, later production had more traditional cyl. pins entering from front of frame. Other early characteristics include sighting groove in top strap. CONDITION: good to very good overall, retains most of its nickel plating, flaking in areas w/ pitting. Mechanically cyl. does not index, pitted bore. (01-18613/JS). 2) 2ND MODEL. Cal. 22 RF. S# 466. Bbl. 3" bbl. stamped “ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER MASS / ALLEN’S PAT’S SEPT 7, NOV 9, 1858”. This is scarcest of the sidehammer 22s, being transition from 1st model having first front entry cyl. pin still w/ sighting groove in top strap only seen on early guns, roll engraved cyl., pin held by knurled headed screw at bottom of frame. No more than 100 of these transitions thought made. PROVENANCE: ex- Phillip Van Cleave collection; ex Paul Henry collection. CONDITION: very good overall, gray patina, good markings, mechanically functional w/ clear rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18614/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

PEPPERBOX PISTOL WITH FLASK. Cal. .31. S# 35. 4.5” 6-Bbl. cluster, ”ALLEN & THURBER”, “PATENTED 1837”, & “CAST STEEL” stamped on 3 adjacent early thin bbl. ribs, “ALLEN’S PATENT / 1837” stamped on left side of bar hammer, engraved frame & plain screwed on nipple shield, production about 1845. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: plunger flask. CONDITION: fair-good overall, complete & matching, markings weak & only partially discerned, mottled brown patina, pitting, weathered grips, rust, grips could not be removed due to rusted frozen screw, mechanically functional, smooth clear bores. Accompanying round functional plunger flask w/ cap compartment on bottom, missing most of leather covering, pitted iron body. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18581/JS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

THURBER SIDE HAMMER 7-SHOT REVOLVERS. 1) EARLY THIRD MODEL 22 RIMFIRE ALLEN & WHEELOCK SIDE HAMMER 7 SHOT REVOLVER. Cal. 22 RF. S# 836. Bbl. 2 1/2". Bbl. stamped w/ 2 line Allen & Wheelock address & patents on left side of bbl., still retaining top scrap w/ sighting channel & rnd. button cyl. pin that pushes from front to rear of frame. CONDITION: good to very good overall; complete & matching, gray metal, retains 30% original varnish to grips, mechanically fine w/ dirty bore. (01-18585/JS). 2) SCARCE 4TH MODEL 22 RIMFIRE ALLEN & WHEELOCK SIDEHAMMER 7-SHOT REVOLVER. Cal. 22 RF. S# 71. Bbl. 3" bbl. stamped “ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER MASS / ALLEN’S PAT’S SEPT 7, NOV 9, 1858”. This is early 4th model w/ integral notched sight at rear of top strap, but solid frame w/ cyl. pin access at back of frame, this this will be last model to have oversized screw at bottom of frame to retain cyl. pin. CONDITION: very good overall, no finish, crisp w/ gray patina, good markings, retains most of its original varnish on the grips. Mechanically fine w/ clear rifled bore. (01-18600/JS). 3) RARE TRANSITIONAL 3RD MODEL 22 RIMFIRE ALLEN & WHEELOCK SIDEHAMMER 7-SHOT REVOLVER W/ INTEGRAL FIXED REAR SIGHT. Cal. 22 RF. S# 181. Bbl. 2.5" bbl. stamped “ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER MASS / ALLEN’S PAT’S SEPT 7, NOV 9, 1858”. This is very scarce model w/ transitional frame w/ raised lip notched site at rear of top strap. Still utilizing earlier 3rd models w/ round button cyl. pins that push from front through rear of frame. CONDITION: very good overall, traces of finish, overall gray patina, good markings & cyl. scene, grips retain most of their original varnish, mechanically fine w/ clear rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18601/JS). ALL ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal. .31. S# 105. 3-1/2” 6-Bbl. cluster w/ engraved nipple shield, “PATENTED 1837” & “CAST STEEL” on one bbl. rib, “ALLEN’S PATENT” on left side of bar hammer, engraved frame & backstrap. Production 1841-1842. CONDITION: good to very good overall, appears all matching & complete, metal overall gray w/ staining & pitting, grips well fit w/ small oval German silver escutcheons. Mechanically fine w/ clear smooth bores. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18582/JS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

LIPFIRE POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 25 Lipfire. S# 51. Bbl. 3" oct. bbl., 7" overall. Solid frame w/ circular brass rnd. side plate on left side. 7 Shot cyl. has distinctive notches cut for cartridge lips at rear. This gun was made 1861-1862 & is a fine survivor w/ less than 200 mfg. CONDITION: good to very good overall; complete & matching, totally unmarked as all production examples are, fine action w/ dirty rifled bore, grips retain most of their original varnish. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18573/JS). ANTIQUE. $400-800.

PISTOLS. 1) RARE SHORT LIP VARIANT SINGLE SHOT 32 CAL. PISTOL W/ EJECTOR. Cal. 32. S# 94. Bbl. 4 1/8" unmarked full oct. bbl. 8" overall. Frame has rare short lip w/ deep sighting channel protruding over bbl. CONDITION: good to very good; gray metal, mechanically functional w/ clear rifled bore. (01-18583/JS). 2) ALLEN & WHEELOCK SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Cal. 32 RF. S# 322. Bbl. 6 1/8" oct. to rnd. bbl., 9" overall. Bbl. marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCHESTER MASS” on left side. Scarce long bbl. made w/ ejector. CONDITION: very good overall; complete & matching, traces of finish. Mechanically fine w/ clear rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18584/JS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

SHOT PISTOLS. 1) Cal. 32 RF. S# 360. Bbl. 4 1/8" oct. to rnd. unmarked bbl., 7" overall. CONDITION: very good overall; traces of finish, chipped inside toe of left grip, mechanically fine w/ dirty, rifled bore. (01-18586/JS). 2) Cal. 32 RF. S# 989. Bbl. 5" oct. to rnd. bbl. marked on left side w/ 2 line Ethan Allen address. 8" Overall. CONDITION: very good overall w/ strong traces of finish. Retaining most of its original varnish on grips. Mechanically fine w/ good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18587/JS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

Cal. 32. S# 501. Bbl. 4 1/4" oct. to rnd. bbl., 7" overall. “ALLEN & WHEELOCK” on left side of bbl. CONDITION: good overall; gray metal, left grip is broken & glued, mechanics need attention, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18590/JS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

PISTOL W/ EJECTOR. Cal. 32 RF. S# 4744. Bbl. 3 3/4" oct. to rnd. bbl. marked “E ALLEN & CO WORCHESTER MASS / ALLEN’S PAT. MCH. 7 1865”. Bird’s Head grips. This is one of the last swing breech examples about 1872. CONDITION: good overall; iron patina, mechanics need attention, pitted bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18566/JS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.

KIT. Cal. 31. S# 7. Bbls. 2 1/2" 5 shot cluster w/ smooth bores. Bbls. marked "ALLEN & THURBER / WORCESTER / PATENTED 1845". Bbl. cluster, frame, mainspring & grips have matching numbers. Rnd. iron action w/ nipple guard & center mounted bar hammer having tasteful floral engraving. 2 Piece walnut bag type grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 10 1/2" x 9" x 4 3/4" hardwood case w/ accessories & interesting complete gambler's kit. Top portion of case contains 2 cavity bullet mold, powder flask, & rnd. balls. Rear compartment holds a wood box containing a hanging scale w/ 13 piece "DWTS" weight set. Bottom drawer containers perfection playing cards, dice, poker chips & dominoes. CONDITION: bbls. retain 70% dull lightly faded blue. Action finish has faded to gray. Grips show wear & handling marks. Dark bores. Good mechanics. (01-18051/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

PISTOLS. 1) Cal. 22 RF. S# 161. Bbl. 4" half oct. to rnd. bbl. marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCHESTER MASS” on left side. 7” Overall. CONDITION: good overall; gray metal w/ pitting, mechanically functional w/ clear bore. (01-18574/JS). 2) Cal. 22 RF. S# 733. Bbl. 3 3/4" full oct. bbl., 5 1/2" overall. “ALLEN & WHEELOCK” on left side of bbl. CONDITION: good overall; gray metal, grips retain most of their original varnish, mechanically functional w/ dirty bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18575/JS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

PISTOLS. 1) W/ EXPERIMENTAL FULL OCT. BBL. Cal. 32 RF. S# 245. Bbl. 4" oct. bbl. 7" Overall. “ALLEN & WHEELOCK” on left side of bbl. CONDITION: very good overall; traces of finish, will not hold full cock, dirty rifled bore. (01-18605/JS). 2) Cal. 32 RF. S# 386. Bbl. 4" full oct. bbl. marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCHESTER MASS” on left side. Full oct. bbls. are very scarce, as a vast majority were half rnd. CONDITION: very good overall; smooth iron patina, w/ staining, light pitting, complete & matching, mechanically fine w/ dirty rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18606/JS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

ETHAN ALLEN SIDE SWING SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS. 1) RELIC ETHAN ALLEN SWING BBL. PISTOL. Cal. 32 RF. NSN. Bbl. 6". Standard model 32 cal. circa 1865-1870 frame & bbl. found in Northern Arizona. Bbl. markings are partially discernable. Hammer is frozen in firing position. CONDITION: heavily pitted iron. (01-18604/JS). 2) ETHAN ALLEN SIDE SWING SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Cal. 22 RF. S# 955. Bbl. 4 1/2" rnd. bbl. w/ 2 line Ethan Allen address on left side. 6 1/2" overall w/ ejector. CONDITION: very good overall; gray metal, mechanically fine w/ good rifled bore. (01-18608/JS). 3) ETHAN ALLEN SIDE SWING SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Cal. 22 RF. S# 54. Bbl. 5" oct. to rnd. bbl., 7 1/4" overall, w/ extractor. 2 Line Ethan Allen address marked on left side of bbl. CONDITION: good to very good overall; gray metal, good markings, mechanically function w/ clear bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18609/JS). ALL ANTIQUE. $750-1,200.

Cal. 41 RF. S# 1320. Bbl. 2 1/2" oct. to rnd. bbl., 4 3/4" overall. Bbl. marked “E. ALLEN & CO. WORCHESTER MASS / ALLEN’S PAT. MCH. 7 1865”. CONDITION: good to very good overall; complete & original, discernable markings, iron patina, mechanically functional w/ good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18565/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

SHOT DERRINGERS. 1) Cal. 22 RF. S# 3459. Bbl. 2" oct. to rnd. bbl. unmarked. 4" Overall. Bird’s Head grip. CONDITION: very good overall; medium mustard colored brass & gray iron, mechanically fine w/ clear bore. (01-18596/JS). 2) Cal. 22 RF. S# 5803. Bbl. 2" oct. to rnd. unmarked bbl. 4" Overall. Silver plated brass frame. Bird’s Head grip. CONDITION: very good overall; gray iron, frame retains about 90% silver plate, mechanically fine w/ clear bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18597/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

1) Cal. .31. S# 185. 3.25” 6-Bbl. cluster, “ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER” & “PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL” stamped on adjacent bbl. ribs , “ALLEN’S PATENT” stamped on left side of bar hammer, engraved frame & nipple shield. Unique feature is the early date on bbl. w/ frame made about 1842 & nipple shield from 1850s. CONDITION: very good overall, traces of finish, mottled brown patina, all matching & complete, grips sound w/ small oval German silver escutcheons, mechanically fine w/ clear smooth bores. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18611/JS). 2) Cal. .31. S# 453. 3 3/8” 6-Bbl. cluster, “ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER” stamped on bbl. flute, “ALLEN’S PATENT / 1845” stamped on left side of bar hammer, engraved frame & nipple shield. Production 1850-1860. CONDITION: good to very good overall, gray metal, all matching & complete, grips sound, mechanically fine w/ clear smooth bores. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18612/JS). ANTIQUE. $750-1,050.

Over 30 brass cartridges including rare Civil War era A&W marked 22 rimfires, 30 caliber rimfire, 32 caliber rimfire, 36 caliber rimfire, 38 caliber rimfire, 41 caliber rimfire, 42 caliber rimfire, 56 cal rimfire, 44 caliber lipfire, 25 caliber lipfire, 32 caliber lipfire, 36 caliber lipfire, and 12mm Ethan Allen made pin fire. CONDITION: very good overall. (02-14643-2/JS). $500-700.

ETHAN ALLEN. This lot includes Louis Winat's "Pepperbox Firearms" 1952, Mouillesseaux's "Ethan Allen Gun Maker" 1973 & Hershal Logan's "1960 Pictorial History of the Under-Hammer Gun". Other titles range from Revolution War to Civil War w/ several books on samurai swords & mounts. There is also a binder containing details on Japanese Netsuki & sword mounts. CONDITION: good to very good overall. (02-14646/JS). $300-500.

W/ ALLEN FIREARMS. 1) Sixth plate tintype of cavalryman wearing shell jacket, slouch hat, holding bar hammer pistol. CONDITION: good to very good overall, fair contrast &clarity, dirty cover glass, housed in scarce hard rubber patriotic case w/ Union monitor in front of fort. 2) Sixth plate double image in hard rubber case, cavalryman wearing shell jacket, posed w/ cavalry saber & pepperbox pistol stuck in his belt. Other image in case is of civilian. CONDITION: military image is fair to good w/ good contrast & clarity, originally in an oval mat which is included, but was put in larger mat to see periphery of subject. 3) Sixth plate tintype by St. Louis photographer, full standing infantryman posed wearing 9 button frock w/ sergeant chevrons, & bowie knife, holding cavalry saber, & barely discernible grip probably on pepperbox. CONDITION: good to very good overall, though image is dark, painted backdrop is seen on other photos by this photographer. 4) CDV of unknown dapper officer w/ large bushy sideburns, wearing kepi, loosely worn officer’s sash, pepperbox pistol sits on table. CONDITION: very good, top two corners clipped. 5) Ninth plate ambrotype of an enlisted man wearing frock, 2 piece eagle buckle on militia belt w/ Allen side hammer pocket revolver stuck in belt. CONDITION: very good overall, housed in hard rubber case w/ patriotic mat. Small tag in back of case “George Poe, Civil War, my father”. 6) Ninth plate ruby ambrotype of infantryman holding Colt pocket pistol w/ bar hammer Allen pistol stuck in belt w/ US buckle. CONDITION: good to very good, good contrast of young soldier, housed in hard rubber case. 7) Ninth plate ambrotype of young soldier w/ musket holding bar hammer pistol. CONDITION: poor, much of emulsion is missing, back of case has penciled inscription “age 16…/ June 1860 / J Woods…. Presented to George Caswell”. 8) Damaged ninth plate hard rubber Union case w/ see through clear bezel also included in lot. (02-14644/JS). $1,000-2,000.

1) Rare 9.5” x 7.5” illustrated letter sheet advertisement for “Allen’s Patent New Model” Revolver, June 1861. CONDITION: good to very good overall, water staining on right side. 2) Rare 10.5” x 8.5” illustrated letter sheet, blue paper, “Ethan Allen & Co.” dated 1866. CONDITION: very good overall. 3) 8.5” x 5” illustrated ad for “A. W. Spies, New York” illustrated w/ Colt Dragoon, 2 pepperboxes & other arms. CONDITION: good to very good, chip on one edge and water staining. 4) 8.5” x 7” Bill of sale of New York agent illustrated w/ Allen revolver, dated 1874. CONDITION good to very good overall, acid burn, slight reductions. 5) 1866 Dated “William Read & Sons” bill of sale advertising Allen’s Pistols. CONDITION: closely trimmed on left side missing text, otherwise very good. 6) 1861 Dated bill of sale “John Lovell, Boston” advertising “Allen’s, Colt’s, and other revolvers”. CONDITION: very good overall. 7) Rare 1855 Allen’s US Patent specifications & illustrations for “an improved breech-loading firearm”. Two large foldout illustrations measure 30” x 24”, one for pistol & one for rifle. 8 Page pamphlet is published in London, Allen is requesting British patent. CONDITION: blue paper wrappers are loose & chipped edges, large plates are very good w/ folds. 8) Framed Forehand Arms Company letter written 1900. CONDITION: poor overall w/ tape stains but vignette is all discernable. (02-14643-1/JS). $500-700.

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GROUP OF 6 TOOLS FOR CASED ALLEN PERCUSSION PISTOLS OR RIFLES. This lot consists of 3 wood handled nipple wrenches, 1 w/ oiler, 1 wood handled screw driver, 1 ivory handled nipple wrench, 1 bone handled square nut driver found on Allen rifles. CONDITION: overall very good. (02-14642/JS). FOUR FINE LARGE RIFLE FLASKS. 1) 8", Vignette of hunting bog in wreath w/ flowers & quail. Spout maker marked “JAMES DIXON & SONS / SHEFFIELD”. CONDITION: very fine overall, retaining 95% original red lacquer, bright fire blue spring & adj. spout graduated to 2 3/4 drams. 2) 9 1/2", Raised vignette of 2 hunting dogs & foliage. Maker marked “DIXON” on spout. CONDITION: fine overall, flask retains much of its original brown varnish, fire blued spring one screw in top is loose. Spout graduated 2-3 drams. 3) 7 3/4", Relief decoration of hunting dogs & deer. CONDITION: very good, minor denting remnants of finish on one side. 4) 9", Vignettes of gentleman hunter w/ top hat as well as horse & dog, hanging game. Maker marked by “DIXON”. CONDITION: very good overall, tiny traces of original finish balance olive/medium mustard patina. (02-14645/JS). $800-1,200.

PISTOLS BY JOHN BLISSETT. Cal. 50. NSN. 10" l. A wonderful & diminutive ornately engraved pair of German silver belt flintlocks w/ iron locks marked under frizzen spring, “John Blissett”. Blissett is listed in August 1834 as a gunsmith & jeweler in London. Bear trigger, scrolled butt w/ cleaning pick that unscrews, original ramrods, iron belt clips & having cartouches engraved w/ military themes. Old proof marks under bbls. for Birmingham. CONDITION: one hammer is an old replacement. Some light corrosion to the iron components. One belt clip w/ old repair. (01-18681). ANTIQUE. $7,500-9,500.

QUEEN ANNE FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Cal. 60. NSN. 11" Overall. 4 1/2" Four stage cannon bbls. marked "BUMFORD LONDON". John Bumford worked 1740-1775. Pistols mounted w/ unsupported serpentine cocks, bridled frizzens w/ integral brass pans mounted above sculptured frizzen springs attached rear of pan, each w/ flamed finials. Silver butt caps have Birmingham hallmarks. CONDITION: very good overall. Both guns appear original & complete. Markings all discernable w/ additions of more recent ID numbers stamped on top of each bbl. "1K-S460" & "2K-S460". Gun #2 has contemporarily pinned repair & crack of stock rear of cock. Iron has smooth gray/brown patina w/ scattered staining. Mechanically fine w/ smooth clear bores. (01-18445/JS). $6,000-8,000.

DUELING OR TARGET PISTOLS. Cal. 64. NSN.15 1/2" Overall. Bbls. approx. 10" oct. twist w/ London commercial proofs on left breech. Case hardened patent breeches have unlined touch holes, single set triggers. Locks are chamfered w/ rebated tails engraved w/ sunbursts. Plates marked in fancy script "GARDNER" under pans. Elegant beveled high neck serpentine cocks, waterproof pans, bridled roller frizzens w/ border edging en suite to cocks & hammers. Guns are both steel mounted. Engraved panoply of arms adorns trigger bows w/ stylized feathered urns as finials. Lightly figured European walnut stocks. Each have 4 oval silver keyway escutcheons. Wood ramrods are horn tipped. CONDITION: fine overall. Bbls. show most of their original brown striping. Locks are silver/gray patina. Stocks are sound w/ sharp edges. 1 Repaired hairline. Mechanically crisp w/ bright shiny bores. (01-17233/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

Cal. about 40. S# 70. Overall length 15 5/8" w/ 7 7/8" smooth bore that flares to 58 cal. at muzzle. Solid brass pistol features a skull at butt w/ faceted transition to bbl. w/ dbl. line & crosshatch sectioning marks leading to a faceted cannonade muzzle. Iron percussion underhammer & trigger. Screw attached plate is stamped "DAY'S PATENT". Mid section of bbl. has British view & proof marks. CONDITION: brass has cleaned bright appearance. Functioning mechanics. Dark corroded bore. (01-17990/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PISTOLS BY NORRT NORRTN WITH OLD WOODEN DISPLAY BOX, CIRCA 1795. Cal. 65 Bore. NSN. Bbls. 12 1/4" oct. to rnd. engraved "NORRT NORRTN" on top flat in front of 2 poincons w/ initials flanked by 3 fleur di lis stamps in diamonds. There appears to be some script initials on tangs. Round bodied flintlocks have rounded pans & friction bridled frizzens & springs w/ fancy filed finials. Round bodied serpentine cocks & lockplates engraved w/ sprigs of acanthus scroll. Trigger plates & triggers are brass. Pistols are iron mounted w/ shaped & engraved trigger guards, sideplates, heavy spurred grip caps & crest plates at tops of grips. Stocks extend to muzzles that are somewhat relief carved. False carved in ramrods are in file decorated pipes. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: old carpenter made oak box w/ black velvet lining in top & gold velvet in bottom. CONDITION: fair. All iron surfaces show cleaning over light overall pitting. Stocks have some cracks & repairs; one gun has chipping & in-fill at left grip. This pistol is missing one lock screw. The other pistol has 2 1/2" x 3/8" piece missing at right muzzle. Display box is good. Heer lists Norrt working in Estonia ca. 1790-1800. (01-17375/MGM63). ANTIQUE. $1,500-3,000.

BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Fine pair of dbl. bbl. flintlock pistols. BOTH: Cal. 45. NSN. 10" Overall. Bbls. 3 1/2" screw on 2 stage rnd. w/ flared cannon muzzles, engraved iron mountings. Each pistol marked “LONDON” on right side & “GALAS” opposite. Bulbous bag grips w/ moldings. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, iron is overall polished to a gray/bright patina. Mechanically functional w/ clean rifled bores. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17788; 01-17790/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

BOTH: Cal. 45. NSN. 8 1/2" Overall. Bbls. 4" rnd. marked “LONDON”, locks marked “HASLUCK”, unsupported serpentine cocks, engraved brass trigger guards & sideplates. CONDITION: fine overall, well fit, original & complete, iron cleaned w/ gray/bright patina, brass w/ light mustard patina, wood has sharp edges w/ hand worn patina. 1 gun has fine mechanics, the other has weak mainspring which needs attention, smooth clear bores. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17787(2)/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

Cal. 50. NSN. Bbls. 5" rnd. w/ smooth bores. Bbls. have British proofs. Top flats are marked "R.WATMOUGH MANCHESTER". Boxlock actions w/ outside mounted hammers & dbl. triggers. Actions have vine type foliate scroll hand engraging w/ fancy borders that continue to muzzle ends of bbls. Actions & bbls. have case colored finish. Actions features left side belt hooks & button tipped iron swivel ramrods mounted on iron under ribs. 1 Piece ebony grips feature full coverage French style skip line checkering w/ iron studs highlighting uncheckered diamonds. Grips have case colored engraved trapdoor grip caps w/ German silver presentation plates on back straps. CONDITION: both pistols are in very good to fine condition. One retains over 30% case colors showing spots of corrosion on bbl. & has lightly worn grips having crack extending from left side of action. The other retains a sm. amount of case colors w/ scattered spots of corrosion & grips show light wear. Bores show sm. spots of pitting. Both have sound mechanics. (01-18470 (2)/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $1,250-1,750.

1) Cal. 40. NSN. 7" Overall. Bbl. 3 1/4" 2 stage oct. to rnd. tapered w/ ringed notched faced cannon muzzle, ringed transition. Engraved en suite iron lock, cock, breech, brass trigger guard & sideplate. Well fit walnut stock w/ moldings around lock, rear of bbl. & sideplate. An elegant little Revolutionary war era pistol CONDITION: very good overall, original & matching, sm. number “785” stamped in wood opposite lock above sideplate. Mechanically sound w/ clear smooth bore. 2) Cal. 42. NSN. 7" Overall. Bbl. 3" 2 stage oct. to rnd. tapered w/ ringed transition. Simplistic unengraved iron mts. & plain rustic stock. Diminutive unsupported flat serpentine cock. CONDITION: very good overall, metal has a mottled gray patina, stock is sound, well fit w/ hand worn patina still showing areas of raised grain. Mechanically sound w/ smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17785 & 01-17786/JS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

BOTH: cal. about 69. NSN. Bbls. 7 7/8" of smoothbore twist steel having rnd. to oct. configuration w/ floral carved & faceted transitions. Bbl. flats have gold filled fleur de lis markings. Lockplates have borderline engraving w/ bird behind hammers. Ornate sculpted hammers have wolf's head engraving. Pin fastened walnut stocks w/ flared butts. Stocks have moldered borders around ramrod channels, bbl. channels, backstraps, as well as lock & sideplates. Finely checkered wrists have carved borders w/ punch dot highlights. Stock ornamentation includes hand checkering w/ fancy borders. German silver fittings & ornamentation consist of pierced dbl. headed eagles on forearm bottoms, fancy finialed trigger guards, buttcaps, sideplates & backstraps that have floral engraving. Iron ramrods have wooden button tips & held by 2 faceted German Silver pipes that match the forearm tip rings. CONDITION: metal parts of both pistols have faded to gray w/ scattered spots of light pitting. German silver fittings have acquired patches of dark patina. Stocks have worn finish. One stock has cracks & chips along both sides of forend. Wood ramrods tips are chipped. Both have sound mechanics. Dark pitted bores. (01-17816(2)/DS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

1) EARLY FIRST MODEL NORTH & COUCH "GAME SHOOTER" PERCUSSION VOLLEY GUN. Cal. 28. S# 8. Henry S. North and John O. Couch of Middletown, CT, obtained U.S. Patent 24,573 on June 28, 1859 for a combination hand held pepperbox & animal trap gun they termed a "Game Shooter". The first model of this gun follows the patent drawing in using a rounded, nickel plated, iron frame & six 1 3/4” blued bbls. in an unfluted cluster. A single percussion nipple fires all six bbls. simultaneously using a knurled edge disk as the hammer. When used as a trap gun, a line attached to a rod projecting from the center of the bbl. cluster causes the gun to fire when tripped. Spur trigger. Smooth two piece walnut grips. Lanyard loop mounted on the backstrap for attachment to tree or ground stake. Serial number on the disk hammer rod, frame & bbl. cluster. No Maker's name on bbl. cluster which is correct on earliest examples. Author Lewis Winant in his book "Pepperbox Firearms" states, "this ugly device is said to have had some popularity in Australia for trapping kangaroos!". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of 18-page information article discussing Trap Guns. CONDITION: cleaned metal showing spots of pitting on bbl. cluster. Grips have added finish over wear & handling marks. Right panel has crack extending from attachment screw towards back strap. Lightly pitted bores. (01-18507/DS). 2) UNMARKED BRASS PERCUSSION WINDOW ALARM. Cal. 17. S# 14. This well engineered, unmarked, percussion alarm device is mounted on a 5x1-1/2 inch solid brass billet in which a horizontal .17 caliber bbl. hole is drilled in one end. Ignition of a musket size cap by moustrap like coil spring system drives a steel hammer. Device fires by tripping a line attached to a brass wire trigger loop aligned w/ bbl. end. Elevation screw in base for trajectory adjustment. Fourteen small punch dots on side of base may indicate production number. CONDITION: brass has acquired a spotted mild patina. Bar hammer shows some surface rust. (01-18694/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

W/ BRASS LOCKPLATE. Cal. approx. 67. NSN. Bbl. measures 8 1/2". This pistol appears to be of German origin or made by a gunsmith of traditional German training. Iron bbl. features a hand stippled finish w/ brass bladed sight & built up ring at the muzzle. Brass lock & pan w/ iron cock, frizzen & frizzen spring. Brass trigger guard, butt cap, side plate, ramrod thimble & entry thimble. Sideplate is hand engraved w/ the name, “H.H. BARMEUER”. Wood has a beavertail carving in back of the lock & in back of the sideplate. There is an intricately carved floral spray in back of the bbl. tang. Further carving can be seen around the trigger guard & at the base of the bbl. channel. Wood ramrod. CONDITION: iron parts have a dark patina. Brass parts have been cleaned but have reaquired a mellow, light mustard patina. Stock has a tight crack halfway down the wrist. Lock will not hold full cock. Dark oxidized bore. (01-18465/BF). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. approx. 64. NSN. Bbl. measures 8 3/4". Bbl. marked on the top, “- - LONDON - -“. Left side of the bbl. has 2 crowned crossed key proofs. Bbl. tang has engraved decoration. Lockplate is engraved at the rear & is marked, “- HEWSON -“ under the pan. There is a slide safety behind the cock. Engraved brass trigger guard w/ pineapple top finial. Brass ramrod thimble & entry thimble. Iron side plate/belt bar. CONDITION: bbl. has been heavily cleaned inside & out to a bright finish. Lock has been cleaned in the same manner. Brass parts have been polished but have begun to acquire a more mellow patina. Wood is quite sound. Bore is shiny. (01-18421/BF). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

1) WOOLLEY SARGANT PERCUSSION. Cal. 60. NSN. Bbl. 9 1/8" oct. w/ smooth bore. Breech section has gold finished stamp marked "LONDON" w/ gold bands on both sides. Engraved lock w/ sliding safety marked "WOOLLEY SARGANT / FAIRFAX". Engraving continues to hammer & top tang. Plain trigger. Key fastened saw handle walnut stock w/ checkered wrist. Engraved trigger guard w/ pineapple finial. Flare butt cap is fitted w/ engraved German silver band & butt has oval nameplate. German silver nose cap & key escutcheons. Rosewood ramrod held on iron under rib w/ a faceted thimble & single faceted pipe. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing very light pitting. Stock has lightly worn finish showing numerous sm. dents & scratches. Leading edge of ramrod pipe is missing half of faceted front edge. Dark pitted bore. Sound lock. (01-18056/DS). 2) FLOBERT SINGLE SHOT PARLOR. Cal. 5.5mm Flobert. NSN. Bbl. 9 1/4" oct. w/ blade front sight. Rear sight & extractor are missing. Hardwood stock w/ ornate carving on forearm & fluted grip w/ engraved iron butt cap. Engraved iron finger curl trigger guard. CONDITION: 70% dull fading blue showing spots of corrosion. Stock has worn finish w/ numerous scratches & marks & missing forearm attachment screw & escutcheon. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18057/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 12 Ga. S# 17. Bbls. 10 3/4" of Twist Steel w/ full length side ribs giving the illusion of oct. configuration. Brass front bead. Sidelocks, hammers, top tang, trigger guard, floorplate & nose cap have highlights of simple floral engraving. Key fastened walnut stock w/ checkered grip & flared butt having German silver escutcheons & trapdoor buttcap. Button tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to mottled gray brown showing spots of surface corrosion. Stock has moderately worn original finish showing dents & handling marks. Stock key is missing. Bbl. hanger is resoldered. Locks are sound. Dark pitted bores. (01-17818/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

1&2) EUROPEAN SCREW BARREL BOXLOCK PISTOLS. Cal. 50. NSN. Bbls. 2 1/8" of Damascus steel w/ rifled bores. Iron boxlock actions w/ folding triggers & center mounted hammers. Sides of actions have full coverage vine type foliate scroll hand engraving. Folding triggers & floorplates have crosshatch engraving. Deeply fluted ebony grips w/ carved ears & steel buttcaps. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: cork lined metal ornate metal box w/ monogram on lid. CONDITION: metal of both pistols have a cleaned silver gray mottled appearance showing spots of very light pitting. Grips show light handling marks. Bores retaining strong rifling showing scattered spots of pitting. Sound mechanics. (01-18049, 01-18050/DS). 3 & 4) BRASS PISTOLS. Cal. 41. NSN. Bbls. 2 3/4" smooth bores are integral w/ frames. Center mounted hammers & spur triggers. 2 Piece bag type walnut grips. Bottom of bbls. have hand stamped markings "S NORTH". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 8 1/2" x 6 3/4" modern glass fronted display box. CONDITION: Brass frames & bbl. have acquired a mild tarnish. One has green corrosion around nipple. Grips have dull worn appearance w/ chips & handling marks. Bores have slightly darkened appearance. Sound mechanics. (01-18066 (2)/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Both eprouvettes (powder testers) in this grouping are pictured in color in the exemplary 1998 text EPROUVETTES by RTW Kemper. 1) 10 1/2" SIGNED “W / ALLEN”, pictured & described in Kemper (page 175 and plate 6) as American. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: scan copy of pg 175 on Kemper's book. CONDITION: very good as restocked, missing frizzen, dark iron patina. (02-13793/JS). 2) 9 1/2" FRENCH, SIGNED “A. BERNIER” on wheel, beautiful petite early flintlock w/ serpentine cock, unbridled frizzen, iron mounted like pistol w/ 2 screw sideplate, buttcap & silver wire inlay rear of tang. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: scan copy of pg 175 on Kemper's book. CONDITION: very good overall, mottled gray iron patina stock has a hairline crack at wrist w/ hand worn patina. Pictured in color plate in Kemper’s 1998 text EPROUVETTES. (02-13794/JS). 3) TINDER LIGHTER. 4" boxlock action w/ folding trigger. Totally unmarked, well made utilitarian tool for starting fires, similar have been found in hunting bags associated w/ Kentucky rifles. CONDITION: very good overall, smooth mottled iron patina, mechanically sound & functional. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13795/JS). $800-1,200.

1800. 13 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 8" tapered flared rnd. brass marked “LONDON” & London proofs. Brass mounted, sparce engraving. Lock is marked “W. KETLAND & CO”, flat serpentine unsupported cock, unbridled frizzen. Striped walnut stock. CONDITION: very good overall, appears original & complete w/ braised repair to neck of cock. Well fit w/ hand worn patina to wood, brass cleaned w/ light mustard patina, iron has mottled gray patina. Mechanically fine w/ clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17778/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

Cal. 42. NSN. 15" Overall. Bbl. 9 3/4" oct. w/ silver pin front sight, silver trigger guard, ramrod thimbles, shield shaped thumbplate & 4 bbl. key escutcheons. Lock has bridled frizzen, marked “T KETLAND / & Co” forward of cock, tail is rebated & engraved. Bag grip has checkered wrist. This pistol originally part of a cased pair of duelers or target pistols. CONDITION: very good as assembled for target use, bbl. re browned, poorly fit at breech & appears to be from different gun, muzzle has been slightly tapered into rifling, “PHILADELPHIA” stamping on top flat is a later addition, sight insets have been filled. Cock appears replaced, sliding safety has been filed off, pewter nosecap not original to manufacture. There is an old braised repair to rear of trigger guard extension. Stock is sound w/ hand worn patina, front left silver bbl. key escutcheon is loose, glued crack repair above right front escutcheon. Mechanically crisp w/ bright shiny rifled bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17770/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

ALL: cal. 36. NSN. 1) LANG. Bbl. 1 7/8" oct. boxlock action w/ center hammer & folding trigger. Left side of action has manner marked "LANG". Right side banner marked "7. HAYMARKET / LONDON ". Banners surrounded by vine type foliate scroll hand engraving that extends to hammer, top tang, sliding safety & muzzle. 1 Piece walnut grip w/ engraving trapdoor buttcap & fine checkering having silver name plate along back. CONDITION: 70% dull blue fading to brown. Grips show light wear. Good mechanics. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18472/DS). 2) REDFERN. Bbl. 1 7/8" rnd. Boxlock action w/ center mounted hammer & folding trigger. Left side of action marked "REDFERN", right side marked "LONDON". Markings are surrounded by scroll engraving. Engraving continues to hammer, top tang, sliding safety & muzzle. Bag type walnut grip w/ fine hand checkering having diamond shaped inlay at wrist. CONDITION: bbl. & hammer retain 40% fading blue. Action has faded to gray. Grips & checkering show moderate wear. Sound mechanics. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18475/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $600-800.

Cal. about 44 cal. NSN. Bbl. 5 3/4" smooth bore. Overall length 9 3/8". 1 Piece solid brass construction in the shape of a skeleton key. Matchlock hammer is operated by a hand lever that is located on right side of key head. Bbl. has London proof marks. Cotton wick is wrapped around key head. Weight: 1 lb., 8 oz. CONDITION: brightly polished brass w/ verdigris remaining in protected areas. Dark corroded bore. (01-17992/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,200

Cal. approx. 54. NSN. Bbl. 9". Brass bbl. engraved on the top, “EXTRA SHARPE PROOF”. There are 2 British proof marks on the left side of the bbl. The end of the breech is decorated w/ stamped circles. Iron bbl. tang w/ engraved decoration. Similarly engraved iron lock & cock. Lock marked, “SHARPE”. Decorated brass trigger guard w/ plain buttplate, entry thimble & ramrod thimble. There is a silver rectangular escutcheon at the wrist. Bbl. is pinned to the stock. CONDITION: brass has a mellow mustard patina. Lock has a dark patina. Lock holds half cock. Stock shows expected wear w/ 2 sm. tight cracks on the left side opposite the lock. There is a sm. pieced repair on the right side of the bbl. channel near the muzzle. Good bore. (01-18167/BF). ANTIQUE. $500-750.

Eprouvette measures 9 1/2" in length & utilizes a flintlock ignition system. The turned wooden handle is 3 3/4". The front of the eprouvette has a graduated number scale to evaluate the potency of the black powder being tested. Eprouvette appears functional but does show its great age. CONDITION: iron parts generally show cleaned pitting w/ a medium gray patina. Handle has notable losses particularly on the underside. (02-14009/BF). $500-800.

Cal. approx. 60. NSN. Bbl. measures 13 1/4". This early long barreled pistol appears to be of French origin, possibly for the North Africa or Caribbean market. Bbl. has decorative engraving at the breech. Iron lock is also similarly engraved on the lock face & the cock. Brass trigger guard, butt cap, star shaped wrist escutcheon & sm. sideplates. Wood has decorative carving at the breech that extends past the bbl. tang. Bbl. has wire whipping at the front securing it to the bbl. channel. CONDITION: bbl. & lock have a medium gray mottled patina. Brass parts have been cleaned but are beginning to reacquire a mustard patina. Lock holds both full & half cock but is quite tight. Stock has several losses under the rear of the lock & all around the bbl. channel. Buttcap is loose but present. Dark, crusty bore. (01-18395/BF). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

REVOLVERS. BOTH: cal. 36. NSN. Bbls. 3" six shot fluted clusters w/ smooth bores having British proof marks. German silver rnd. body boxlock actions w/ flared nipple guards & center mounted bar hammers. Iron trigger guards. 2 Piece walnut grips. 1) UNMARKED BRITISH. Action, back strap, grip cap, trigger & trigger guard have vine type foliate scroll engraving. CONDITION: bbl. cluster finish has faded to gray showing some light surface corrosion. Nipples are removed. Action shows sm. handling marks. Grips have rough scrapped surfaces w/ light coat of added finish. Bores show sm. spots of light pitting. Sound mechanics. (01-18065/DS). 2) B. WOODWARD & SONS. Left side of action has a banner marked w/ maker's name, right side banner is marked "IMPROVED REVOLVER". Frame, back strap, butt cap, hammer & trigger guard have vine type foliate scroll engraving. CONDITION: bbl. cluster have faded to gray showing spots of pitting. Action has acquired a mild tarnish showing scattered scratches & handling marks. Grips show dents & handling marks. Bore's are dark showing sm. spots of light pitting. Mainspring is broken. (01-18129/DS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

Cal. 60. NSN. Bbl. 8" rnd. brass w/ British proofs. Top marked "LONDON". Engraved percussion lock marked "R. S. CLARK / EXTRA". Pinned fastened rnd. butt walnut stock having brass trigger guard, thimble & faceted pipe. Hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: metal parts show cleaning w/ scattered spots of pitting. Stock is broken through sideplate & lock areas w/ added finish over nail type repairs & handing marks. Lock shows wear. Dark corroded bore. (01-18299/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

Cal. about 62. NSN. Bbl. 10 3/4" w/ smooth bore & brass blade sight. French style side lug percussion conversion. Unmarked lock. Pin fastened walnut stock. Brass fittings include grotesque mask buttcap, fancy finial trigger guard, ornate side plate escutcheons, nose cap, thimble & single faceted pipe. Stock has molded edges along bbl. channel as well as around lock & side plate areas w/ relief carved wolf's head behind lock & left ear. Additional relief carving including grotesque mask behind top tang w/ floral pattern around finial. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance w/ general light pitting. Refinished stock shows wear & handling marks w/ chips & cracks in lock, side plate & forend areas. Butt cap has replaced screw w/ loose screw at foot. Dark pitted bore. (01-18446/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 7 3/4" rnd. w/ oct. shank. Lock has illegible mfg. mark. 2 Band fastened walnut stock w/ iron buttcap, trigger guard & sideplate. Replacement hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: metal has general pitting showing aggressive cleaning w/ weakened markings. Refinished stock has dark worn appearance w/ poor fit around side plate & lock having cracks, chips, gouges & heavy handling marks. Hammer, tang & some actin screws appear to be replacement. Lock has weak tension. Dark pitted bore. (01-18449/DS). ANTIQUE. $100-200.

1) EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION. Cal. 42 Rifled bore. NSN. 3 1/2" Oct. to rnd. bbl. w/ turned rings. Converted to percussion w/ drum & nipple. Sm. lock w/ arched plate w/ percussion hammer. Walnut stock is brass mounted & has relief carving behind bbl. tang & w/ drop points & shadow lines around lock. Rear portion of bbl. & furniture have some scroll engraving & there are grotesque masks on grip cap, trigger guard bow & at center of fancy sideplate. CONDITION: very good. Retains most of what appears to be its refinish at time of conversion. Brass w/ old cleaning, toned back to mustard brown. Mechanically fine. (01-18708/MGM). 2) NATIONAL ARMS CO. MARKED MOORE’S PATENT FRONT LOADING TEAT FIRE REVOLVER. Cal. 32. S# 18923. 3 1/4" Bbl. is marked “NATIONAL ARMS CO BROOKLYN, N.Y.” on top. 6 Shot cyl. Marked w/ Williamson’s patent info. Silver plated brass frame is engraved w/ lg. open shaded scroll. Walnut grips w/ black lacquer. CONDITION: fair to good. Metal parts mostly brown patina w/ numerous marks. Frame retains approx. 30% silver plate, tarnished dark. Grips have been relacquered & retain nearly all of that lacquer. Mechanically good, except bbl. very loose on frame. (01-18709/MGM). 3) ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER .32 CAL. SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. S# 200. 4" Bbl. w/ fixed sights & no extractor pivots to right & is marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK” on left side, S# on bottom. Iron frame w/ no overlap is fitted w/ lacquered walnut grips. CONDITION: good. Iron parts are mostly grayish brown patina. Markings on side of bbl. very light. Grips w/ new black lacquer & a few subsequent marks. Action loose. Estimated production for these guns is between 500-1,000. (01-18710/MGM). ALL ANTIQUE. $400-800.

ANCESTOR OF CIVIL WAR CAPTAIN AND FOUNDER OF MOLLUS, PETER DIRCK KEYSER. Cal. 55 (28 bore). NSN. Bbls. 12" rnd. w/ London proofs near breech. This pair have a refined simplistic elegance, chaste in design w/ no engraving, quite American in style of early 19th Century Kentucky pistols. Locks have flat supported cocks & unbridled frizzens, single brass ramrod pipe & brass trigger guard. Locks are marked “I. Rea” for John Rea dating circa 1800. Each pistol is branded twice “P. A. KEYSER” who was probably Peter Augustus Keyser (1805-1869) father of Capt. P.D. Keyser whose name appears on sm. brass plaques along w/ old exhibition numbers 162 & 167 painted on each. This pair have been well cared for showing little use & 2 generations having their names attached. Peter Dirck Keyser was Capt. in the 91st Pennsylvania & one of the 3 founding members of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion United States, his membership number is 3. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: large file of research into Keyser family. CONDITION: fine overall, both are original & complete, well fit, iron is gray & mostly smooth overall, brass has light mustard patina. Stocks are sound & solid, one gun has chip under forward section of lock & hairline crack between sideplate & bbl., plus a hairline following grain about midpoint on right side bbl. channel. Guns were cleaned & varnished back when fashionable, late 19th & early 20th century. Even the attached plaques & inventory numbers are varnished or shellacked over. Guns are mechanically crisp w/ smooth pitted bores. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17762/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-7,000.

Cal. 36. NSN. 3 31/32" Overall. Bbl. 31/32". This is the 1st example of a Henry Deringer I have cataloged w/ less than a 1 inch bbl. & less than 4 inches overall. This is a classic Henry Deringer w/ German silver engraved mts, engraved breech, lock, hammer & bolster. Rarely are seen these truly diminutive “peanut” sized derringers. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, appears original & complete. PROVENANCE: Richard Kirchoff, 1999. From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17742/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

Cal. 42. NSN. 12" Overall. Bbl. 6 1/4" 2 stage brass oct. to rnd. tapered brass w/ cannon muzzle signed on top flat in script “C. WELSHEN”. Lock markings not discernible. Pistol is brass mounted w/ moldings, 2 sm. silver inset hearts in rear beaver tails either side. Stock is painted w/ a red lacquer or varnish. Crossed arrows are engraved on sideplate. CONDITION: good to very good overall as assembled, brass has mixed mustard patinas w/ red discoloration to rnd. portion of bbl. Markings on lock, bbl., & sideplate may have been added later. Small crack in bbl. at muzzle face. Mechanically functional w/ clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17769/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 52. NSN. Bbl. 8" oct. to rnd. bbl. w/ faceted transition & smoothbore. Sm. German silver blade front sight surrounded by engraved sunburst. Top flat has maker's name "J. KUNZ". Engraved trade lock & hammer marked "LONDON / WARRANTED". Bolster, breech end of bbl. & top tang have foliate hand engraving. Rnd. butt walnut stock held by 2 wedges. Front wedge has oval German silver escutcheons, rear wedge has faceted rectangular wedges. German silver thumb plate. Brass trigger guard w/ fancy finial having floral engraving on bow. Hardwood ramrod w/ patch puller held by faceted brass thimble & single pipe. Attributed to Jacob Kunz of Philadelphia, Early American Gunsmiths by Henry J Kauffman lists "Germantown, Road above 2nd. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Robinsons Original Annual Director, 1817)". CONDITION: bbl. & lock show a mottled gray brown patina w/ scattered spots of light pitting. Oct. part of bbl. have dents on edges. Brass shows a mild patina. Stock has lightly worn finish showing scratches & marks w/ sm. chips around lock plate. Good mechanics. Dark rusty bore. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Richard Willman. (01-18114/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

Cal. 68. S# NSN. 14" Overall. Bbl. 9" tapered rnd. w/ top flat. Possibly American. Beveled lockplate w/ rebated tail, bridled frizzen. Only markings are matching “X” on bottom of bbl. & tang. Bag grip has sm. screwed on buttcap & engraved brass trigger guard. CONDITION: good to very good overall, appears to be original flint though cock & frizzen spring replaced, crack repair to tang. Burled walnut stock is well fit w/ hand worn patina w/ scattered cosmetic blemishes expected after over 200 years. Mechanically will not hold cock, smooth pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17748/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

Cal. 60. NSN. 18" Overall. Bbl. 12" 3 stage oct. to rnd. tapered w/ wedding ring transitions, “NEW YORK” stamped on top flat. Striped maple stock w/ carved molding rear of bbl. tang. Silver trigger guard, buttcap, sideplates, ramrod thimbles & silver plated oval thumbplate. Mounts decorated w/ tiny crosshatched stars. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2003 email from Dave Kleiner to Frank concerning this gun & 2 photographs. CONDITION: very good overall as assembled, lock is dark & pitted, showing remnants of removed agent markings, bbl. mottled gray patina. New York markings are a later addition. Stock well fit, better than the metal & more recent addition. Mechanically functional w/ pitted smooth bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17761/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 44. NSN. Bbl. 2 1/2" rifled w/ dovetail mounted German silver blade front sight. Breach end of bbl. has 2 platinum bands w/ “P” proofmarking on left flat. Top bbl. flat & lockplate are marked “DERINGER/PHILADELo”. Lockplate, hammer & top tang along w/ German silver trigger guard, sideplate, key & lockplate escutcheons have floral hand engraving. Key fastened walnut stock w/ checkered wrist having German silver shield at wrist & teardrop at butt. CONDITION: bbl. & lock finish have faded to gray showing scattered light pitting. Stock has worn checkering & finish w/ sm. chip behind lockplate & sm. crack at right side of tip. Sound mechanics. Dark pitted bore retaining partially intact rifling. (01-17937/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

Cal. 14mm Pinfire. NSN. Bbl. 26 3/4" oct. w/ rifling. Blade front sight & graduated leaf rear sight. 6 Shot fully fluted cyl. measures 2 5/8" in length. Boxlock style action w/ curled iron trigger guard & button tipped ejector. Straight hand walnut stock w/ steel shotgun butt. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to a dark patina. Stock has added varnish over dents & handling marks w/ cracks extending right side of action. Functioning action. Dark pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-17960/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

REVOLVERS. BOTH: cal. 11mm Pinfire. 1) UNMARKED BELGIAN. NSN. Bbl. 6 1/8" rnd. w/ bead front sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Action, cyl. & trigger guard have vine type foliate engraving. 2 Piece walnut grips w/ hand checkering having carved borders & highlights. CONDITION: bbl. & action finish is fading to gray. Cyl. retains 60% lightly faded blue. Grips have dark appearance w/ moderately worn checkering. Good mechanics. Bore has darkened appearance retaining largely intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-17820/DS). 2) A. FRANCOTTE LEFAUCHEUX SYSTEM. S# 104895. Bbl. 6 1/8" rnd. w/ rib that forms action top strap. Rib is marked "A. Francotte n Liege". Left side of bbl. marked "E LEFAUCHEUX IN FR BREVETTE". Bead front sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Frame, grip straps, cyl. & top strap have silver filled vine type floral engraving. 2 Piece checkered rnd. butt ebony grips w/ lanyard ring. CONDITION: bbl. & frame have faded gray finish showing spots of light pitting. Cyl. retains 75% lightly faded blue. Silver inlay has dark tarnish. Grips show checkering wear & handling marks. Good mechanics. Dark bore w/ scattered pitting. (01-17821/DS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

SHOTGUNS. 1) FRENCH PINFIRE. Cal. 16 Ga. S# F50. Bbls. 30 1/2" of "Acier Fondu" fluid steel. Cyl. & Cyl. bores. Underlever operated rnd. body exposed hammer action w/ metal forend & back action locks. Locks, frame, lever & forearm areas have striking full coverage deep relief foliate scroll hand engraving. Bbl. rib has gold filled marking "ACIER FONDU". Dbl. triggers. Straight hand European walnut stock w/ checkered wrist & sling swivels, front swivel is bbl. mounted. LOP: 13 1/2" to steel shotgun butt. CONDITION: 90% slightly faded bbl. blue. Action is fading to smooth gray brown patina. Stock shows areas of finish wear & age darkening w/ scratches & handling marks. Crisp locks. Bbls. are generally bright showing areas of very light pitting. (01-18080/DS). 2) G. SCHEERSCHMIDT PERCUSSION CONVERSION. Cal. 16 Ga. NSN. Bbls. 32" w/ bead front sight. Top of bbls. have silver filled engravings "G Scheerschmidt / In Suhl". Bolster style conversion to percussion, bolsters are ornamented w/ serpent heads having brass eyes. Conversion locks have engraved floral highlights w/ fancy borders that extend to top tang. Replacement percussion hammers have vine type foliate scroll engraving. Bolt fastened straight grip stock of European walnut. Forearm & wrist are hand checkered w/ carved floral borders that extend around cheekpiece culminating in a dog & duck scene behind the cheekpiece. Engraved German silver heel cap w/ raised rabbit & fancy floral finial. Daisy engraved German silver toeplate. There is a 5/8" floral pattern carved border around the wood butt. Ornate finger rest hard rubber trigger guard w/ fancy acorn finial. Slot for forearm tip is filled w/ walnut. Brass tipped hardwood ramrod held by 2 faceted German silver pipes. CONDITION: bbls. have dark brown finish w/ pitting in breech area. Locks & hammers are partially polished bright. Stock is cracked & has nail type repairs around locks w/ additional lg. repair at heel. Modern replacement nipples. Swivels are removed. Rear ramrod pipe is resoldered. Locks function, left hammer is chipped. Dark lightly pitted bores. (01-18081/DS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $750-1,250.

Cal. 12mm Pinfire. S# 8170. Bbl. 6 3/8" rnd. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Right side of frame is marked "EIBAR". 2 Piece walnut grips. Mfg. under license from Lefaucheux by Orbea Hermanos of Eibar, Spain. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: modern display box. Box contains brass 2 cavity bullet mold, wrapped 2 piece box containing 25 - 12mm cartridges, 10 assorted original or repro. 12mm pinfire cartridges along w/ 8 unused brass pinfire cases & components. Also includes 2 case keys & Navy Arms no. 11 percussion caps. CONDITION: metal has areas of bright cleaned appearance showing light pitting blending w/ uncleaned areas showing a brown patina finish. Sanded & refinished grips show wear & handling marks. Right panel is broken next to action w/ improperly fitting wood repair. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18195/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

BOTH: cal. 9mm Pinfire. 1) ALEXANDER SCHMIDT. NSN. Bbl. 5 5/8" oct. w/ blade front sight. Top flat has gold filled marked "ALEXANDER SCHMIDT IN DUSSELDORF". 6 Shot rnd. cyl. DA revolver w/ folding trigger. 2 Piece walnut grips. CONDITION: metal has gray coloration from touch up finish w/ light pitting. Refinished grips show handling marks. Sound mechanics. Dark bore w/ intact rifling showing light pitting. (01-17814/DS). 2) UNMARKED BELGIAN. S# N4. Bbl. 5 3/4" rnd. w/ blade front sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Blue finish DA w/ bright finished hammer & trigger. 2 Piece bakelite grips have ornate dragon carving. CONDITION: cyl. & frame retain 40% flaking blue. Cyl. retains 90% blue. Hammer & trigger are fading to gray showing spots of corrosion. Very good grips. Sound mechanics. Bore shows scattered spots of pitting. (01-17819/DS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $700-1,200.

1) LEFAUCHEUX SYSTEM PEPPERBOX REVOLVER. Cal. 7.65mm Pinfire. NSN. Bbls. 1 7/8" six shot fluted cluster. Bbl. cluster & iron action have engraved highlights. Folding trigger. 2 Piece ebony bag style grips. Ejector rod stored in butt section. CONDITION: bbl. cluster retains 70% lightly faded blue showing spots of freckling. Action finish is fading to gray. Grips show light marks. Bores are dark showing spots of light pitting. Sound mechanics. (01-18052/DS). 2) BOXLOCK SXS PISTOL. Cal. 11mm Pinfire. NSN. Bbls. 3 1/2". Engraved boxlock underlever action w/ center mounted hammers & folding triggers. Fluted 1 piece walnut grip w/ steel buttcap. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing scattered pitting. Grips show handling marks. Wood & metal parts have an added protective varnish coating. Right trigger is missing. Dark rusty bores retaining partially intact rifling. (01-18061/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

ALL: cal. 7.65mm Pinfire. NSN. 1) Bbl. 3 3/8" rnd. w/ oct. shank. Bead front sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Open top folding trigger pinfire action. Frame & cyl. have vine type foliate engraving. 2 Piece walnut bag type grips. Cyl. has Belgian proof mark. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance. Good refinished grips. Functioning action. Bore retains intact rifling showing spots of pitting. (01-18532/DS). 2) THE GUARDIAN AMERICAN MODEL 1878. Bbl. 2 1/2" oct. w/ brass bead sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. w/ Belgium proof mark. Open top folding trigger pinfire action. 2 Piece walnut replacement grips. CONDITION: metal shows cleaning w/ general light pitting. Grips are poorly fit. Action does not cycle properly. Dark pitted bore. (01-18533/DS). 3) Bbl. 3 1/4" oct. w/ blade sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Open top folding trigger pinfire action. Frame & cyl. have foliate hand engraving. 2 Piece checkered synthetic ivory grips. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance. Grips show wear. Functioning action. Pitted bore. (01-18534/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $300-500.

DA REVOLVER. 1) EUROPEAN SXS PINFIRE PISTOL. Cal. 15mm Pinfire. S# 8. Bbls. 5 1/2" oct. Boxlock action w/ center mounted hammers & folding triggers having line & dot engraving. Left side mounted push button release lever allowing bbls. to tip forward for loading. 2 Piece checkered walnut grips w/ lanyard ring at butt. Weight: 1 lb., 15 oz. CONDITION: cleaned gray metal showing general light pitting. Right hammer is broken & repaired at neck. Grips have age darkened appearance showing moderate wear. Good mechanics. Dark bore shows scattered pitting. (01-18466/DS). 2) EUROPEAN SXS PINFIRE PISTOL. Cal 5mm Pinfire. NSN. Bbls. 4 11/16" oct. Boxlock action w/ center mounted hammers & folding triggers. Left side mounted lever allows bbls. to tip forward for loading. 2 Piece checkered walnut grips w/ lanyard ring at butt. Weight: 1 lb., 3.5 oz. CONDITION: cleaned metal showing scattered spots of pitting & corrosion. Grips show heavy wear & do not fit well at action. Dark pitted bores. Left hammer will not hold in cocked position. (01-18467/DS). 3) BELGIAN PINFIRE DA REVOLVER. Cal. 5.5mm Pinfire. S# 2725. Bbl. 2 5/16" oct. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Silver finished action w/ spur trigger having floral pattern engraving. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: molded pressboard case w/ blue interior. Case shows light wear. CONDITION: 90% silver finish w/ some areas acquiring a darker tarnish. Grips show light wear. Sound mechanics. Bore retains sound rifling. (01-18471/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $900-1,400.

1) Cal. 7.65mm Pinfire. S# 2. Bbl. 3 1/4" oct. w/ replacement blade front sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Iron folding trigger action w/ 2 piece hardwood grips. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing light pitting. Grips show light wear & handling marks. Dark bore w/ spots of pitting. Functioning action. (01-18017/DS). 2) BELGIAN PROOFED. Cal. 7.65mm Pinfire. S# 2421. Bbl. 3 5/8" oct. w/ blade front sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Spur trigger action w/ 2 piece hardwood grips. CONDITION: over 95% renickeled finish. Grips show light wear. Dark lightly pitted bore. Good mechanics. (01-18024/DS). 3) GERMAN PROOFED. Cal. 7.65mm Pinfire. NSN. Bbl. 2 1/2" oct. w/ blade sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Nickel finished action w/ spur trigger has simple open pattern floral engraving. Ornate hard rubber grips. CONDITION: 80% nickel. Very good grips. Action lacks spring tension. Dark bore. (01-18026/DS). 4) BELGIAN PROOF. Cal. 7.65mm Pinfire. NSN. Bbl. 3 1/2" oct. w/ blade sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Brass action w/ folding trigger & fancy hardwood grips. Action, cyl. & bbl. have floral pattern hand engraving. Left inside of grip marked "RDW". CONDITION: bbl. & cyl. have faded to brown patina. Brass frame has mild mustard patina appearance. Grips show wear & handling marks. Bore retains good rifling w/ signs of pitting. Good mechanics. (01-18046/DS). 5) Cal. 9mm Pinfire. NSN. Bbl. 4 1/8" rnd. w/ oct. shank & bead front sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Folding trigger. Blue finish. 2 Piece ebony grips. CONDITION: 60% blue showing areas of fading. Grips show light wear. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Sound mechanics. (01-18128/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $750-1,250.

You will not find a much better example of this fine survivor of the classic War of 1812 British Sea service pistol w/ 12" bbl. & 8" belt hook. This example conforms to others w/ crown over “GR” cypher forward of cock w/ broad arrow proof, “TOWER” stamped vertically at tail. Inspection marks are crisp & well defined including broad arrow proof & date “1805” stamped in stock rear of lock. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, all original & matching. Iron gray & smooth overall. Brass has light mustard patina. Markings are crisp including inspectors & storekeepers marks in stock, last number & date probably a “5” making this last year for this model, 1805. Mechanically fine w/ shiny clear bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17764/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

ALL METAL FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOL. Cal. 56. NSN. 11 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 7 1/4" smoothbore w/ ringed breech having Birmingham proofs & maker’s cartouche “IW” (John Waters). Scottish Highlander Regimental style all metal ram’s head butt w/ 4 1/2" belt hook. Unbridled frizzen, flat unsupported serpentine cock. REFERENCE: George Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”, pg. 246 shows identical example. CONDITION: very good overall, medium mustard patina to frame, mottled gray to bbl., lock & hammer, mechanically fine w/ smooth pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17793/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

W/ "C.A." BRAND. Cal. 64. NSN. 14" Overall. Bbl. 8 1/2" rnd. w/ London commercial proof, brass mounted, lock marked “R / FARMER”. Large brand on left side of stock “C. A.” there is a “CA” brand mentioned in returned Revolutionary War arms but unknown as to meaning. (Guthman, US Army Weapons 1784-1791). UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: file w/ copy of book excerpt & handwritten notes. CONDITION: very good overall, lock marking only partially discernible, iron overall mottled dark gray w/ pitting, engraved brass mts. have light mustard patina. Stocks sound & well fit, “C.A.” brand well defined. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17756/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PISTOLS, CIRCA 1810. Cal. 60. NSN. 13 1/2" Overall. Bbls. 8" tapered flared rnd. brass marked “LONDON” w/ Birmingham proofs. Brass mounted. Locks are marked “W. KETLAND & CO”, flat serpentine unsupported cocks, unbridled frizzens. Stocks are both surcharged “MS” opposite locks. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original, iron is a dark patina overall, brass has a light mustard patina w/ the verdigris corrosion around vents, 1 ramrod missing brass cap. Mechanically functional w/ clear smooth bores. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17792(2)/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL. Cal. 42. NSN. 12 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 6 3/4" 2 stage oct. to rnd. tapered brass w/ flared muzzle & rarely seen brass tang. The only iron on this pistol is the trigger, trigger plate, cock, frizzen, frizzen spring, lock screws & internal lock mechanism. This is a beautiful pre-Revolutionary War flintlock w/ rarely seen brass lock. Lockplate is finely engraved w/ hunting seen of dogs chasing deer. Stock has good color w/ moldings. CONDITION: very good overall, all original & matching w/ exception of replaced top jaw screw. Brass has medium mustard patina. Vertical crack in center of engraved & pierced sideplate. Cock, trigger assembly, frizzen & frizzen spring have dark uniform iron patina. Stock is well fit w/ minor chipping & one sm. hairline opposite lock, hand worn patina. Mechanically fine w/ smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17776/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

PISTOL, CIRCA 1750. Fine example of 65 caliber. NSN. 19" Overall. Bbl. 12", London proofed brass mounted horse pistol. An identical example shown made by John Bumford on page 27 of British Military Pistols by Brooker, 1978. Flat unsupported cock w/ minimal engraving, faceted pan, unbridled frizzen, sideplate w/ 3 screws, single fluted brass ramrod pipe, ramrod w/ integral iron worm & brass capped tip. CONDITION: very good overall, original & complete, mechanically fine w/ smooth pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17763/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL. Cal. 60. NSN. 13" Overall. Bbl. 8 1/4" 2 stage oct. to rnd. tapered brass w/ flared muzzle, “LONDON” marked on top flat is barely discernible, commercial London proofs on left breech, brass lock has worn engraved design. Pistol appears restocked which would not be uncommon especially in America for even well worn but usable parts from this prewar pistol. CONDITION: very good overall, appears all original w/ professional wood restoration around lock & wrist. Brass has light mustard patina, iron has mottled dark gray patina w/ pitting. Mechanically sound w/ clean smoothbore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17777/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

IN “WEAPONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION”. Cal. 55. NSN. 12 3/4" Overall. Bbl. 7" tapered rnd. w/ London proofs & “CP” cartouche of London maker Charles Pickfatt, circa 1760. Pistol is brass mounted, walnut stock w/ beaver tail moldings. REFERENCE: This gun, from the Warren Moore collection, is pictured & described on page 28 of his 1967 text Weapons of the American Revolution. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: scan copy of reference book page. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original, cock screw appears replaced, iron is a mottled gray patina w/ pitting obscuring most of lock marking, brass cleaned, light mustard patina. Stock is sound w/ hand worn patina. Mechanically crisp w/ smooth pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17802/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

Cal. 52. NSN. 12" Overall. Bbl. 6 1/4" rnd. w/ flared cannon muzzle. Gun is totally iron mounted w/ indiscernible maker’s mark on lock, rounded body to tapered tail. Cock has exaggerated serpentine rounded neck of early form, frizzen spring has filed decoration. Well fit stock has moldings including relief carving rear of bbl. tang. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original, iron has mottled gray patina, stock is sound w/ 1 1/2" sliver missing on right side top of bbl. channel, sm. reductions along butt extensions. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17801/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

Cal. 60. NSN. Bbl. 14 1/2" caliber rnd. flared bbl. w/ raised relief decoration at breech & unknown makers mark on tang. Elegant 21 1/2" Mediterranean flintlock pistol w/ chiseled & engraved mts. & moldings. Chiseled iron trigger guard, cast pierced sideplate & thumbplate, butt has grotesque mask decoration, horn nose cap. Stock has molded design rear of tang, checkered forestock. CONDITION: good to very good overall, well worn, iron mottled gray patina, sideplate poorly fit w/ repair at front screw, buttcap has mixed patina w/ traces of silver plate. Walnut stock has hand worn patina w/ striping. There is a chip on left side of bbl. at muzzle. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17772/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

PISTOL. Cal. approx. 70. NSN. Bbl. 7 7/8". Bbl. & lock are unmarked. Brass pan, trigger guard, buttcap w/ lanyard ring, side plate & bbl. band. Iron belt hook attached at top side plate screw. CONDITION: iron has a medium gray patina. Brass has a pleasing mustard patina. Stock has expected dents & dings but no noticeable damage. Lock holds both full & half cock. (01-18166/BF). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

Cal. 75. NSN. Bbl. 9" rnd. w/ smooth bore. Rear of lock is marked “PORTO / 1801” w/ crown over “PR” forward of hammer. Key fastened walnut stock w/ brass trigger guard & sideplate. Left ear of stock has deeply carved number 25. Button tip iron ramrod held by a single faceted brass pipe. CONDITION: metal has faded to silver/gray showing spots of light pitting & surface corrosion. Brass fittings show a mottled patina. Stock shows wear w/ numerous dents, handling marks & sm. chips. Lock is sound. Dark pitted bore. (01-17812/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

ALL: cal. 71. 1) ST. ENTIENNE PERCUSSION. S# 3017. Bbl. 7 7/8" rifled, rnd. w/ oct. shanks. Lock plate is marked "Mre Impale / de St. Entienne". Walnut stock. Brass fittings include trigger guard, buttcap, & combination forearm cap / sideplate. Left side of stock has inspection marks. Bbl. & stock have matching numbers. Patch cutter / ramrod is broken. CONDITION: metal is faded to gray brown patina w/ pitting & corrosion in breech area. Stock shows heavy wear & dents & is cracked near the butt. Dark pitted bore. Good mechanics. (01-18053/DS). 2) ST. ENTIENNE PERCUSSION CONVERSION. S# 309. Bbl. 7/8" rifled rnd. w/ oct. shank. St. Entienne marked lock. Walnut stock w/ matching number & inspection marks on left side. Brass fittings include trigger guard, buttcap & combination nose cap / sideplate. Iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal has faded to a gray brown patina w/ light pitting. Stock shows heavy wear & dents. Dark pitted bore. Good mechanics. (01-18054/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.

1) FRENCH MILITARY. Cal. 71. NSN. Bbl. 7 7/8" w/ smooth bore. Iron lock w/ brass pan having illegible markings. Walnut stock w/ brass buttcap, trigger guard & bbl. band. Button tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: cleaned gray metal showing scattered pitting. Stock shows numerous dents & handling marks. Dark bore. Bbl. is out of rnd. at muzzle. Lock will not hold at cocked position. (01-18058/DS). 2) FRENCH BELT. Cal. 60. S# 247. Bbl.5" w/ smooth bore. Top flat has French proofs / S# / followed by illegible mfg. mark. Left flat is marked "B / 1811". Iron lock w/ brass pan. Lock plate has mfg. name that is partially illegible. Band fastened walnut stock w/ iron buttcap, trigger guard & sideplate. CONDITION: cleaned gray metal w/ scattered light pitting. Dark pitted bore. Stock shows heavy wear & marks w/ lg. chips in forend area. Ramrod missing. Hammer has missing clamp & replacement screw. (01-18060/DS). 3) DECORATIVE BLUNDERBUSS. NSN. Bbl. 10 7/8" w/ flared muzzle measuring 1 7/16" in diameter. Bbl. has extensive ornamentation w/ brass highlights. Non functional iron lock & hammer w/ simple engraving. Key fastened stock has brass crescent buttplate, trigger guard, sideplate & decorative thimble. Ornamentation consist of 5 brass tacks on each side of comb w/ cracked bone colored inlay surrounded by brass tacks on wrist. CONDITION: brown metal. Stock shows heavy wear w/ dents, chips & cracks having a repaired break at wrist. (01-18158/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

RIFLE". Cal. 65. NSN. Bbl. 40". This wonderful, artistically carved & engraved long gun is pictured & described on pages 136-144 of “Moravian Gun Making of the American Revolution”, published by the Kentucky Rifle Foundation. Today we call smooth bore long rifles “Fowlers”, but the 18th century term was “smooth rifles”, such as this with octagonal to round barrel with fixed rear sight & brass blade front sight. Tapered & beveled engraved lock has well sculpted goose neck serpentine cock, bridled frizzen with iron pan. Brass furniture & silver oval thumb plate with script initials. Though this gun is not known as to maker, its quality ranks it among the best, highly skilled Moravian gun smiths, such as Christian Oerter & Andreas Albrecht. This is among the most elegant & well preserved of any Moravian long arm. Exceptional relief & incised carving, as can be seen in photos. “Carver of this gun certainly understood the artistic aspect … has a toe plate of the same kind used on both the attributed Albrecht & the signed Oerter rifles… This fowler, without a patchbox – wood or brass- & an octagonal rifled barrel exhibits a high quality of craftsmanship, design & artistic aesthetics, all of this are associated with the Moravians work. In a religious order such as the Moravians, bringing beauty into the utilitarian tools of life was a way to show their appreciation to God for their “God-given” skills, and also to bring out “the best” as evidenced by their final products”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: silver plaque for best fowler 1997 & blue ribbon from Kentucky Rifle Association, also is a copy of Moravian Gun Making where this gun is pictured. CONDITION: very good to fine overall. Gun appears original & complete in every regard. Trigger guard slightly bent. Brass has medium mustard patina. Iron is overall smooth & brown with pinprick pitting. Stock is fine with hand worn patina & minor cosmetic blemishes, including chips by lock & tang. There is a glued crack repair at front pipe & about 2" sliver of wood missing, unaffecting overall aesthetic. Mechanically fine with smooth bore. PROVENANCE: Estate of Richard F. Hujsa. (01-17855/JS). ANTIQUE. $20,000-30,000.

FLINTLOCK RIFLE, EX-KINDIG COLLECTION, CIRCA 1790. Cal. .44. NSN. 55.25” Overall, 44.5” oct. smoothbore bbl. signed in script “J. Welshans” between 2 signature crosses made from stamped stars. Fixed notch rear sight & inset brass blade front sight. This rifle is pictured & described in "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age" by Joe Kindig, Jr. 1960, (pages 345-347, No. 150). Jacob Welshans worked in York County & is listed in the tax records between 1779 & 1807. His shop built rifles for American battalion of riflemen in 1792 during George Washington’s 1st term as President. This elegant rifle is in beautiful condition w/ incised carved C-scrolls, incised perimeter lines & checkered wrist. Rifle is brass mounted w/ 4 piece engraved patch box. Engraving on sideplate is described by Kindig as “embryonic bird-- the wings but not the body”. There is a silver vacant thumb plate & engraved silver Hunter’s Star on cheekpiece. Toe plate has similar engraving on either side of patch box door release button. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, original flint, complete & original, iron is overall smooth mottled gray patina w/ pitting at breech & lock, crisp signature. Brass has a light to medium mustard patina, stock is solid, well fit except for wallowing around lock, 3 old hairline age cracks on right side of forestock, hand worn patina. Cock could not be pulled back & is frozen, appears untouched from when Kindig pictured in 1960, bore is clean & smooth. (01-18497/JS). ANTIQUE. $15,000-30,000.

ENGRAVED FLINTLOCK RIFLE, EX-KINDIG COLLECTION, CIRCA 1805. Cal. .52. NSN. 62” Overall, 46” oct. to round smoothbore bbl. w/ fixed notch rear sight & inset brass blade on teardrop pedestal front sight. This rifle is pictured & described in "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age" by Joe Kindig, Jr. 1960, (pages 142-146, No. 47). Curly maple stock, relief & incised carving on butt stock, relief carved decoration rear of tang, incised carving on either side of rear bbl. key. Incised perimeter lines run length of forestock & along molding bottom of butt to trigger guard. Engraved 4 piece patch box has a light folky 1854 dated inscription for a past owner as noted in Kindig. John Haga (1770-1837) worked as a gunsmith in Lancaster County & is listed in the tax records for Cocalico Township between 1800 & 1809. There are about 10 John Haga attributed or signed rifles known, all have similar characteristics in carving, engraving & architecture. This rifle has characteristics that Kindig states make John Haga’s work attributable when not signed. “No. 47 has fine curl, but it does not show in the photograph because of the very dark finish. John Haga’s carving is very distinctive, & there is a very close similarity in the carving--- especially to the rear of the cheekpiece...". All... of these guns have the same kind of latch release: a button placed in the butt plate near the patch box lid. This type of release was used a good deal in the Womelsdorf-Reading area. John Haga’s rifles are usually extremely long and slender; the bbls. on these 3 average about 47". His guns have a high comb & a wrist that extends far back toward the buttplate. John Haga made rifles that are quite beautiful although not elaborate…No. 47 is an unsigned rifle which I feel certain was made by John Haga.” CONDITION: very good overall, original flint, complete & original, iron has mottled dark patina w/ pitting especially at breech. Brass has a light to medium mustard patina, stock is solid, well fit, a few age cracks & chipping. Mid length on right side of fore stock are 2 age cracks w/ 2 chips missing as can be seen in photos, a tiny amount of glue can be seen in the rear crack, there is no restoration, no insets, appears as Kindig photographed prior to 1960. Mechanically functional w/ dirty smoothbore. (01-18496/JS). ANTIQUE. $15,000-30,000.

ENGRAVED FLINTLOCK RIFLE, EX-KINDIG COLLECTION, CIRCA 1790. Cal. .55. NSN. 60” Overall, 44” oct. smoothbore bbl. signed in script “J. W” between two crosses made from stamped stars, repeated on most of his known survivors. The bbl. also has a maker’s cartouche “GR” on left breech. Fixed notch rear sight & inset brass blade front sight. This rifle is pictured & described in "Kentucky Rifle Patchboxes & Barrel Marks" by Roy Chandler 1971. (page 381, figure 757) Jacob Welshans worked in York County & is listed in the tax records between 1779 & 1807. Rifle features incised C-scrolls, incised perimeter lines, & checkered wrist. Rifle is brass mounted w/ 4 piece engraved patch box, silver vacant silver plated thumb plate & engraved Hunter’s Star on cheekpiece. Toe plate has similar engraving on either side of patch box door release button. CONDITION: very good overall, appears to be original flint, complete & original, iron is overall smooth dark mottled gray patina w/ light pitting at breech, crisp signature & cartouche. Brass has a light to medium mustard patina, stock is solid, well fit except for lock which is slightly undersized. Stock has a few age cracks, worn checkering, unaffecting overall aesthetic, Cock could not be pulled back and is frozen, bore is clean & dark. (01-18498/JS). ANTIQUE. $10,000-20,000.

FLINTLOCK RIFLE, EX-KINDIG COLLECTION, CIRCA 1830. Cal. .48. NSN. 60” Overall, 44.5” oct. rifled bbl. signed in script “John Meals” between 2 engraved stars. Fixed notch rear sight & inset brass blade front sight. This rifle is pictured & described in "Kentucky Rifle Patchboxes & Barrel Marks" by Roy Chandler 1971. (page 267, figure 511) John Meals (1789-1852) is listed in 1820 census as manufacturer in Menallen, Adams County, Pennsylvania w/ 6 workers including himself. He is listed just before his death in the 1850 census as a gunsmith also in Adams County. Kindig states “I believe he worked about 1825 & later even though he used a number of details from an earlier period. His work definitely represents the Golden Age of Kentucky rifle making. John Meals was a good workman, especially for the period. He made charming patch boxes, all of them different. He apparently was a gunsmith who did not repeat his designs.” No two rifles by John Meals are alike; he was extremely creative w/ his designs. Rifle features curly maple stock w/ distinct incised C-scroll terminated in 8-petal flower w/ crosshatching in its center. Kindig points out “There is one little detail repeated in his engraving & also in his carving: a little leaf like design containing crosshatching or parallel lines in the crotches of the vine like details that generally end in C-scrolls.” Rifle is brass mounted w/ 4 piece pierced patch box w/ crosshatched engraved design, sideplate engraved en suite, large brass oval engraved w/ 4-pointed star on cheekpiece, engraved brass oval thumb plate, 8 inset engraved brass escutcheons rear of each keyway on fore stock, large brass pinned plate is found between trigger guard & ramrod thimble w/ no wood exposed in this area. Toe plate has central oval hiding patch box door release button. This may not be the finest Meals rifle made, but it may be the most unmolested & in beautiful attic condition. CONDITION: very good overall, original flint, complete & original, bbl. & lock have dark iron patina w/ pitting around breech, signature is crisp. Brass has a medium patina. Toe plate is missing small pin at rear that mates w/ buttplate. Stock is sound, well fit, hand worn patina, small areas of erosion especially forward of frizzen, one small age crack on left side of forestock just rear of nosecap. Mechanically functional including set triggers, uncleaned dirty rifled bore. (01-18499/JS). ANTIQUE. $10,000-20,000.

CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 40 1/8" oct. measuring 7/8" across flats at muzzle. Left flat is marked w/ bbl. makers names "W. M. LARGE". Bill Large was a founding member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. He continued to make his bbls., which were prized for their shooting qualities into the 1980's. German silver blade front sight w/ fixed V notch rear sight. Unmarked trade lock. Bbl. & lock have an antiqued browned looking finish. Plain trigger. Key fastened full length curly maple stock. Right side of butt has rectangular lid pierced & segmented brass patchbox w/ daisy finial having full coverage engraving featuring Indian portrait & tomahawk. Other brass fittings include trigger guard, crescent buttplate, toeplate, nosecap & engraved sideplate. Extensive finely done vine type relief carving is found on either side of the cheekpiece as well as around the top tang lock & thimble areas. Ramrod channel has full length mouldered borders on both sides. Additional mouldered border is found runs from toeplate to trigger guard area. Hardwood ramrod held by faceted brass thimble & 3 faceted oct. brass pipes. Weight: 7 lbs., 10 oz. CONDITION: over 90% brown finish. Stock has very good finish showing a few sm. marks. Sound lock. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (01-18098/DS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000.

Cal. 60. NSN. 61" Overall. Bbl. 46" oct. w/ brass dovetailed blade front sight & dovetailed iron notch rear sight, swamped at muzzle. Lock is marked “BEES” forward of flat unsupported serpentine cock. Brass mounted, wood patch box, sm. vacant oval silver thumbplate. According to collector’s notes, gun was loaned to Ft. Ligonier Museum for one year. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2 page letter from Joe Kindig to Walt O’Connor dated Nov. 22, 1963 talking about British Revolutionary War copies of military Kentucky rifles. Military style lg. bore Kentucky rifles are rare. CONDITION: very good overall, appears original flint, though touch hole was “refurbished” as collector’s notes state, touch hole was filled where wallowed & redrilled. Iron has dark mottled patina, brass has mixed light to medium mustard patinas. Stock is refinished w/ one visible glued repair on left side of forestock near muzzle & missing about a 4" sliver on same side. There is an old tacked repair around tang. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17766/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-5,000.

AMERICAN EXPLORER HENRI DE TONTI. HENRI DE TONTI (~1649-1704). 31" Overall. Bbl. 18 1/2", 3 stage tapered oct. to dodecagonal to rnd. w/ an applied brass ring to the muzzle. Known as the “Fur Trader of the Mississippi” or “The Iron Hand”. His tacked name & date in buttstock appear impeccable “HENRI DE TONTI 1678” on right side of buttstock of his high quality European miquelet flint carbine. The 1943 silver presentation plaque on butt “Dr Joe Mayer / of the Iron Hand / from / Harry Schoff / 1943” between 2 famous arms collectors & scholars. Dr. Joseph R. Mayer (1898-1961) was prominent Rochester, NY physician, but his obituary spends most of its text describing his arms & armor collection & his research on Colonial Indian used flintlocks. Harry L. Schoff (1905-1965) operated a museum in Honeoye Falls, NY & like Mayer researched & wrote on the fur trade & Indian arms in Colonial America. Henri De Tonti born in Italy of prominent lineage but forced to leave Italy as his father was involved in political intrigue as a child. At a young age he started life as a soldier, first a cadet in the French Navy, then the Army & in battle fought in 1674 a grenade blew off his right hand. He survived & had iron prosthetic made which served him well. He became known as “Thunder Arm” or “The Iron Hand”. Tonti had a most intriguing history in America. The date on this miquelet is the date he left France & arrived in Canada & first started his explorations in Illinois. Tonti’s exploits are well recorded in translated diaries & journals, traveling w/ fellow French explorer LaSalle, establishing trading posts throughout the Mississippi River Valley up to the time of his death near Mobile Alabama, 100 years prior to Lewis and Clark’s expedition among many of his routes. “Tonti was one of the first explorers to navigate & sail the upper great lakes of North America. Tonti also sailed both the Illinois river which led to the establishment of Fort St. Louis, as well as the Mississippi river to its mouth & claimed it for France. Tonti later established the first permanent European settlement in the lower Mississippi valley, known as Poste aux Arkansas or Arkansas post, making him the "father of Arkansas”. In 1687, Tonti was engaged in wars w/ the English & their Iroquois allies. during this time, he was also able to conduct treaties w/ Native American tribes. in 1690, after he was granted La Salle's fur trading commission, Tonti then commenced on a journey down the Mississippi to contact Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville, who had established the Louisiana colony. Working under Pierre Moyne, Sieur d’Iberville's brother Jean Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, Tonti was able to bring peace between the Choctaw & Chickasaw nations of Louisiana & proceeded to receive aid from the two nations. The use of his appliance that replaced his hand led these tribes to believe he had special powers. Henri de Tonti died in September 1704 from yellow fever. It is believed that Tonti's “remains were laid to everlasting rest in an unknown grave near Mobile River & not far from the monument erected in 1902 to commemorate the site of "old Mobile.” CONDITION: very good to fine overall. Iron is a mottled gray patina brass has a medium mustard patina. Inset brass pins have dark patina. Silver plaque on buttplate has gray silver patina. Stock is sound & solid, well fit hand worn patina w/ scattered worm holes. Mechanically fine w/ smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17758/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

KENTUCKY RIFLE, CIRCA 1815. Cal. 44. NSN. 58" Overall. Bbl. 42 1/2" oct. w/ inset German silver front sight & fixed notch rear sight engraved in script w/ flourishes “W WEISS”. Deep 8 land & groove rifling has no twist. Striped maple stock, brass mountings, silver crescent half-moon on cheekpiece, silver thumbplate & keyway escutcheons, brass patch box & silver are border engraved en suite. Rebated Ketland lock w/ unsupported serpentine cock, oval iron pan w/ bridled frizzen. William Weiss was working at the Virginia Manufactory in Richmond prior to coming home to Lancaster in 1808. He is listed as gunmaker in Lancaster till 1821, there are few examples of his signed work. CONDITION: good to very good overall, bbl. has dark iron patina w/ pitting at breech, old braised repair to bbl. tang, lock has been cleaned & now a mottled gray patina w/ pitting, brass has mixed light to medium mustard patina. Stock is sound as refinished w/ a lg. glued crack repair on buttstock between trigger guard & patch box, well disguised wood restoration on either side of bbl. tang. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17746/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-5,000.

Cal. 38. NSN. Bbl. 42 1/2" oct. measuring 1 1/4" across flats at muzzle. Top flat has maker's name "W. FOSTER". "American Gunsmiths" by Frank Sellers has the following listing "FOSTER, WILLIAM, North Liberty, Pennsylvania, 1850c-1861d. Percussion fullstock." Engraved island mounted back action lock & hammer marked "WOLFF & LANE PITTSBURGH". Dbl. set triggers. Key fastened full length curly maple cheekpiece stock. Right side of butt is fitted w/ rectangular lid, pierced & segmented brass patch box. Other brass fittings include crescent buttplate, toeplate, sideplate escutcheon, fore-stock plate & muzzle cap. Hardwood ramrod held by brass thimble & 2 pipes. Weight: 14 lbs., 8 oz. CONDITION: metal has a dark patina appearance w/ scattered spots of corrosion having deeper pitting in breech area. Stock has aged darkened appearance showing scratches, dents w/ cracks forward of lock, sideplate & break in thimble area. Functioning lock & trigger. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining strong rifling. (01-18099/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-6,000.

Cal. 65. NSN. 45 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 30 1/4" swamped oct. w/ fixed iron rear sight & dovetailed brass front sight. Wood sliding patch box. Crosby Milliman commented in 1967 at ASAC meeting in his opinion this rifle was indeed American made prior to the French & Indian Wars, the lock & sideplate had European origins. His identified 1740 Lancaster rifle which is pictured in an article he wrote compares favorably (article linked in provenance via online catalog). CONDITION: very good to fine overall, appears complete & matching, iron has mottled iron patina, brass has mixed light to medium mustard patinas, stock is sound w/ hand worn patina. PROVENANCE: Ex-Ashley Halsey, Jr Collection; Freeman Fine Arts (Halsey estate auction), lot 304, 10-30-1998. From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17796/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

UNIQUE EAGLE PATCHBOX. Cal. 45. NSN. 61" Overall. Bbl. 45" oct. w/ inset silver front blade sight & adj. rear sight, lightly decorated breech & tang. This beautiful gun is unsigned, thought to be York County, pictured on pages 34-35 Gunsmiths of York County by James Whisker. This rifle has exceptional artistic merit w/ the 4 piece pierced patch box w/ lg. spread wing eagle finial; incised carved C-scrolls; pierced & engraved long toe plate; 6 silver insets not including 8 additional engraved silver keyway escutcheons; dbl. set triggers. CONDITION: fine overall, appears original w/ no apparent restoration, iron has mottled gray patina, brass is overall medium mustard patina, stock has fine striped maple color except around wrist where it is darker possibly hiding a wrist repair, but if so it is professionally done & not detectable. There is a toe repair near patch box button; less than 1". Mechanically fine w/ crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17757/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

RIFLE OF TYPE KNOWN USED IN TEXAS REVOLUTION 1835-1836. Cal. 52. NSN. 58" Overall. Bbl. 43" oct., brass blade front sight, fixed notch rear sight, classic Deringer 7 land & groove rifling, stamped on top flat “H. DERINGER PHILa”. Rebated sharp tail lock also marked “H. DERINGER / PHILa”. Unique Deringer 4 piece patch box terminating in eagle head, which is rarely seen & identical to the Vic Frederich’s identified Texas Revolution rifle of G. King, pictured in the 1973 text Arms for Texas by Michael Koury. This rifle, like the few other military examples, has tiger striped maple stock & an unknown inspector’s mark rear of trigger guard which appears to read “R.U”. This rare survivor shows hard use but still retains its original ramrod w/ iron tip that attaches to the original worm retained in patch box. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes & copy of excerpt from Arms for Texas. CONDITION: good to very good overall, not taken apart but most likely reconversion as cock, pan, frizzen spring all appear replaced, lockplate, sideplate & lock screws are original. Bbl., lock, & trigger have overall dark iron patina. Brass has medium mustard patina. Stock is sound w/ several discernible repairs including long sliver inset along forestock channel on right forward of lock, 3" inset between nosecap & front bbl. key, insets around middle key way. Regardless of restoration, this is an aesthetically pleasing example of a very rare circa 1810-1820 Philadelphia made Kentucky rifle that has seen use. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17745/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

JAEGER FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 42. NSN. 42 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 28" oct. swamped w/ inset brass blade front sight & sculptured notch rear sight. Brass mounted w/ wooden patch box. Tapered & beveled lock is marked forward of cock “BUMANN / A LIND”, 3 screw sideplate. Stock is finely relief carved. Horn nose cap & ramrod tip both have matching bone inlays. Dbl. set triggers, front sling swivel & rear sling engraved stud. This rifle was brought to America by a World War II veteran as a souvenir. UNATTCHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes. CONDITION: very fine overall, appears complete & original. Bbl. & lock are gray/bright smooth patina. Brass has medium mustard patina. There is an interesting dovetailed extension of tail of trigger guard which appears original to its manufacture w/ dissimilar patina. The stock is also very fine w/ areas of raised grain, carving is crisp, hand worn patina. Mechanically crisp including “hair trigger” dbl. set triggers. Bore has crisp shiny rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17798/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

STYLE. Cal. 72, 13 (bore). NSN. 58" Overall. Bbl. 44 1/2" tapered oct. swamped. Rarely seen are European copies of American Kentucky long rifles. This example appears to be just that made late 18th century in lg. military caliber w/ multi groove rifling. There are no external markings other than the lock “DAVID / DIVORNE” most likely Swiss. Rifle is brass mounted including sights. Stock is burl walnut w/ relief & incised carving. Consignor believes there is a connection between the Vorne family of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which is quite possible as a Swiss gunmaker copying a Lancaster back home. This is not your standard Germanic Jaeger rifle. Condition: very good to fine overall, iron is mottled gray patina, brass has light mustard patina, stock is sound & solid w/ a lg. vertical crack in burl on bottom of buttstock which has been filled. Mechanically fine w/ crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17797/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

& SIDEPLATE. Cal. 44. NSN. 57 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 41 1/2" oct. w/ brass inset front blade sight, fixed notch rear sight, unsigned. Rifle has unique 4 piece patch box w/ stud release at back, the side panels appear to have profiles of human faces on either side. The engraved flower surroundings screws are reminiscent of Moll family. The overall shape of patch box & sideplate are reminiscent of Wolfgang Haga & his many apprentices not just in the Reading school. Bbl. tang & sideplate w/ the arrowhead shaped rear extensions should be attributable. Regardless of maker, this is an attractive rifle. CONDITION: very good overall, appears original w/ only minor restoration to wood mostly around lock w/ crack repair on left side between bbl. tang & sideplate. Mechanically functional w/ clear rifled bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17747/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

Cal. 36. NSN. Bbl. 31 1/2" octagonal bbl. w/ rebated muzzle edge marked “A.WURFFLEIN / PHILA”. Adj. 2-screw ramp rear sight & adj. German silver blade on dovetailed brass inset front sight. Dbl. set triggers. 48" Overall, engraved back action lock, breech & bbl. tang. German silver 2 piece patch box, trigger guard w/ finger spur, crescent shaped buttplate, toe plate, ramrod thimble & sideplate all floral & scroll engraved. There is a sm. oval German silver plaque rear of sideplate w/ initials in script of owner. CONDITION: fine overall. Bbl. retains traces of original blue, balance overall plum. Lock & bbl. tang have smooth silver/gray patina overall. Engraved breech w/ 2 gold bands has pitting & well-done welded repair at vent plug. Stock is sound, well fit w/ light wear to checkering, revarnished w/ minor cosmetic scratches. (01-18426/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,000.

Cal. 44. S# 5F. Bbl. 26 1/2” tapered rnd. engraved “5F” at rear. Small sized Wheelock w/ sliding hand cover & nicely filed dog marked “IT” on the interior. (There is an IT (name unknown) working in Suhl ca 1680). Much newer walnut stock has long swan neck into butt & attaches to bbl. w/ single pin & screw at tang. Stock is chamfered & butt is deeply fluted w/ incised carved channels. Steel ramrod is held by a single pipe. CONDITION: fair to good, all metal parts cleaned to silver over considerable pitting & w/ subsequent darkening. Stock retains most of what appears to be its original finish & is rather crudely made. Lock appears to be intact but was not tested for functioning. Dark pitted bore. (01-17210/MGM139). ANTIQUE. $2,500-4,000.

1815. Cal. 48. NSN. 53" Overall. Bbl. 37" oct. w/ fixed iron notch rear sight & brass blade front sight, stamped “S. COGSWELL / TROY”. Scarce New York made long rifle in Pennsylvania style, brass mounted, 4 piece pierced patch box, “ASHMORE” trade lock, silver crescent moon inset on cheekpiece w/ sm. void rectangular thumbplate. CONDITION: good to very good overall, bbl. & lock have dark iron patina w/ good markings. Brass has medium mustard patina. Stock is refinished w/ several glued insets & break repair under lock. Mechanically fine w/ good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17780/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

RIFLE. Cal. ???. NSN. 61 3/4" Overall. Bbl. 45" oct. w/ silver front blade sight, fixed iron rear sight signed in script “A McGILVRAY”. Alexander McGilvray worked in Harrisburg, Virginia 1820-1825. This is an attractive example, brass mounted, w/ silver hunting star in cheekpiece & void silver oval thumbplate, 8 keyway escutcheons are also silver, 4 piece pierced & engraved patch box. There is a clever well executed 5" x 2 1/2" sheet copper & screw repair to stock forward of trigger guard that is heavily patinaed today. CONDITION: very good overall, appears to be original flint, though cock & frizzen spring are replaced. Lock & bbl. have dark iron patina, brass has medium mustard patina, copper sheeting repair has olive/chocolate colored patina. Stock has hand worn patina retaining some of its original dark finish in protected areas. PROVENANCE: Eagle Museum, Strasburg Pennsylvania. From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17782/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 50. NSN. 62" Overall. Bbl. 46" oct., unsigned, reamed out to smooth bore. Brass mounted in the style of Nicholas Beyer w/ 4 piece patch box, no engraving or decorations to metal. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes. CONDITION: good to very good as restored. Stock appears much newer than the gun, components are poorly fit, two inset repairs to stock at toe & below sideplate, bbl. & lock have dark pitted iron patina, brass has medium mustard patina. Mechanics are fine, smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17744/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. 57 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 42 3/4" smoothbore oct. w/ brass notch rear sight & brass blade front sight, brass mounted w/ 4 piece Reading school patch box. There is no engraving or decoration anywhere on this gun. The lock is a reused British military lock w/ GR cipher & broad arrow proof. CONDITION: very good as totally refinished, iron has brown patina, brass has a mixed olive/mustard patina. Mechanically rifle cocks but takes a very strong trigger pull to release it, otherwise mechanically fine, smooth pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17800/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 42" oct. measuring 13/16" across flats at muzzle. Top flat has builder's name that appears to read "L Zirngibl". Blade front sight w/ fixed U notch rear sight. Engraved trade lock & hammer. Dbl. set triggers. Full length pin fastened curly maple stock. Right side of stock has brass rectangular lid pierced & segmented patch box w/ floral scroll hand engraving. Other engraved brass fittings include trigger guard, crescent buttplate, toeplate & sideplate. Forearm forward of the lockplate & sideplate have raised relief carving. Ramrod channel bordered by incise carving. Right side of stock has relief carving on either side of cheekpiece that has incised lower edge. Cheekpiece has German silver oval inlay w/ American Eagle engraving. Other German silver fittings include oval nameplate at wrist, engraved key escutcheons & engraved tear drops on both stock ears. Brass tipped hardwood ramrod held by faceted brass thimble & 2 brass faceted pipes. Weight: 7 lbs., 10 oz. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 98% brown finish. Lock & hammer have a very good antiqued gray finish. Very good stock finish. Sound lock & trigger. Bore retains strong rifling. (01-18097/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,250-1,500.

KENTUCKY RIFLE BY D. R. DAVISON. Cal. 32. NSN. Bbl. 40" oct. bbl. w/ semi buckhorn rear sight & German silver blade front. Scroll engraving flanks both front & rear sights. Rear portion of bbl. is engraved “D. R. DAVISON”. Flat plate modern percussion lock is also scroll engraved. Trigger plate is fitted w/ dbl. set triggers. Stock is of very finely fiddle figured maple. Furniture & embellishment are of German silver which exhibits a high level of craftsmanship in its execution. Heavy crescent buttplate is offset by fancy engraved patchbox on left side of butt. Cover is released by pin at top of buttplate. Right side of butt has inlet scrolls at rear, eagle above dbl. grooved cheek rest & pricker in housing under cheek rest. Hearts are inlet at grip. Heavy cast trigger guard has scroll finial. Sideplate is nicely shaped & raised above surface of wood. There are more inlet scrolls in front of lock. Stock is pinned to bbl. through dbl. ended acorn escutcheons at front & middle. Geometrically shaped escutcheons at rear. There are intermediate tear shaped scrolls inlet between pins. Brown fiberglass ramrod w/ brass tip is held by 2 oct. pipes w/ rnd. ends & matching thimble. CONDITION: all furniture is attractively engraved w/ geometric & floral motifs & scroll. Very fine overall. Bbl. & lock retaining nearly all of their original brown finish w/ some high edge wear on bbl. & silvering on thumb piece of hammer. Stock retains nearly all of its original smooth oil finish. German silver slightly toned w/ some staining at top of buttplate & on trigger guard bow. Bore appears good but needs cleaning. Lock is good, set triggers work. (01-18787/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

BREUER OF WEISSENBERG. Cal. 60. NSN. Bbl. 35 1/2" Heavy octagonal, appears to have been realigned & is now approx. 60 caliber (.620 grooved diameter). Bbl. measures 1.41" across flats at muzzle & 1.55" at breech end. Bbl. is sighted w/ elevation adj. deep U notch rear & windage adj. post front. Maker's name is inlaid in silver on rear top flat. Patent breech & breech iron are nicely scroll engraved & letter "R" is inlaid in silver on tang. Lock & hammer are engraved w/ matching shaded scroll. Triggers are double set. European walnut stock is German silver mounted, extends to muzzle w/ horn cap & has a broad iron hook at muzzle end for bench resting block. False ramrod is in German silver pipes. Trigger guard has scrolled grip & is engraved en suite w/ lock. German silver buttplate has hole at heel to receive bullet starting rod. Right hand shadow line cheekpiece is relief carved w/ acanthus scroll. Checkering at grip is flat topped w/ fancy borders w/ carved scroll intrusions. Weight is 18 lbs. CONDITION: good, bbl. reblued, other iron parts mottled gray patina. Wood w/ old oil refinish w/ numerous dents & marks is sound. Checkering worn, German silver hardware has been lightly cleaned. Bore is lightly pitted w/ strong rifling. Lock & triggers work. An interesting high quality rifle. (01-18079/MGM13). ANTIQUE. $1,250-2,000.

BAYONET. Cal. 72. NSN. 53 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 39" oct. to rnd., bayonet lug on top, engraved w/ lg. numbers on left breech “1143”. Stocked in curly maple w/ an internally marked “KETLAND” trade lock, brass bands appear similar to French light fusil of Revolutionary War era, 2 are marked “I.C”. Trigger guard is unusual utilizing 3 brass screws & sharp pointed finial. Bayonet is crudely hand forged & fits well. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collector notes & bayonet. CONDITION: very good overall, lock, bbl. & bayonet have mixed mottled gray to brown patina. Appears all original w/ exception of frizzen spring screw. Brass was polished, toned light mustard patina. Stock is sound w/ hand worn patina w/ some erosion forward of pan. Mechanics need attention, strong mainspring but does not hold full cock, clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17794/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 39 1/4" of heavy oct. measuring 1" across flats at muzzle. Top flat of bbl. has partially visible makers name "D B" appearing to end "ddard". Blade front sight w/ fixed U notch rear sight. Engraved trade lock. Dbl. set triggers. Key fastened half length cheekpiece stock of curly maple w/ pewter nose cap. German silver fittings include rectangular lid pierced & segmented patch box w/ leaf engraving, crescent buttplate, toeplate, finger curl trigger guard, forearm plates, sideplate escutcheon, dbl. pointed rear key escutcheons & oval front key escutcheons. Additional German silver ornamentation consist of arches on left side of buttplate, pierced rectangular inlay on cheekpiece, along w/ half moons on stock ears, hearts at wrist & forward of lock & sideplate, w/ teardrops at comb & dbl. pointed inlay on toeline. Hardwood ramrod held on an iron under rib by fancy German silver thimble & 2 faceted pipes. CONDITION: bbl. has acquired a dark patina w/ surface corrosion & sm. dents showing cleaning on rear portion of top flat. Lock has partially cleaned gray appearance showing pitting near the patented breech. Stock shows worn appearance w/ scratches & handling marks having wood erosion behind hammer & sm. cracks at lock & sideplate areas. Sound lock & triggers. Bore has dark appearance & retains strong deep rifling. (01-17976/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 33" heavy oct. w/ replacement front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & adj. lollipop style tang sight. Top flat has maker’s name & “SACRAMENTO CAL.” Lockplate is also marked w/ maker’s name & “SACRAMENTO”. Mounted in 1 piece half stock w/ iron furniture & dbl. set triggers. This rifle is pictured in Larry Shelton’s book on California Gunsmiths. CONDITION: bbl. has blue/gray patina w/ the lockplate & furniture showing a dark blue/brown patina; stock is sound & retains most original finish. Bright shiny bore. (01-17978/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. about 36. NSN. Bbl. 19 1/2" oct. of twist steel. Top flat has German silver inlaid banner w/ gold marking "E. F. BUCHTL IN MEHLIS". German silver blade front sight w/ ornate V notch rear sight. Sidelock action w/ hand removable breech plug & nipple w/ safety. Ornate dolphin's head pierced hammer. Dbl. set triggers. Top strap/frame, sidelock, sideplate, hammer, finger curl trigger guard & shotgun style buttplate w/ extended peak have generous coverage of finely executed vine type foliate scroll hand engraving. Top tang has gold initials "C. W.". Clam shell key fastened half length cheekpiece stock of fancy European walnut. Right side of stock has patch box w/ wooden sliding lid have deeply grotesque mask, vine type foliate carving & nose push button release. Wrist & forearm of stock have hand checkering w/ deep relief vine type foliate scroll hand carved borders that extend to area behind cheekpiece & lead to dragon head carved forearm tip w/ glass eyes. Brass tipped iron ramrod held by 2 twist steel pipes, rear pipe has sling swivel & toeline of stock has sling button. CONDITION: bbl. retains 90% browned finish showing vivid twist pattern. Action, buttplate & triggerguard retain 50% light & fading case colors. Stock behind wrist area has open grain check/crack that extends over top of comb. Stock has lightly worn finish showing scattered scratches & handling marks w/ areas of lightly raised grain. Crisp mechanics. Bore is generally bright retaining strong rifling. (01-17824/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

CIRCA 1825. Cal. 35. NSN. 55 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 39 1/2" oct. w/ inset silver blade front sight & fixed notch iron rear sight, signed in light script near breech w/ arrows “M. SHEETS”. Rifle is made w/ iron trigger guard, dbl. set triggers, brass ramrod pipes & nosecap, ramrod has brass & iron tip w/ attached wiping worm. Rifle is stocked in striped maple made w/ no buttplate & a simple hole drilled for ball lubricant. Michael Sheet’s father & grandfather were well known Virginia gunmakers as far back as the Revolutionary War, another generation of Sheets was still to come after Michael who died in 1836. The long gun making traditions of the Sheets family is discussed in 1987 seven page illustrated article by James Whisker which accompanies. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1987 seven page illustrated article by James Whisker CONDITION: very good overall as restored. Bbl., lock, & trigger guard have dark iron patina w/ pitting, makers mark is visible though light. Reconversion, restored cock & battery, and lock screws. Stock is refinished & appears much better than the metal, w/ restoration above & forward of lock. PROVENANCE: Vol 32 # 7, Gun Report. From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17781/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200

Cal. 44. NSN. Bbl. 43 5/8" oct. measuring 15/16" across flats at muzzle. Blade front sight w/ fixed V notch rear sight. Bolster style percussion lug. Top flat of bbl. marked "H. E. LEMAN LANCASTER PA WARRANTED". Lock has tasteful scroll engraving w/ marking "LEMAN / LANCTR PA.". Dbl. set triggers. Pin fastened full length cheekpiece maple stock w/ artificial striping. Brass fittings include circular lid patch box, crescent buttplate, toeplate, finger curl trigger guard & side plate escutcheons. Artificially striped hardwood ramrod is held by 2 faceted brass pipes. "American Gunsmiths" by Frank Sellers has the following listing "LEMAN, HENRY EICHOLTZ, (1812-1887). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1831-1834, for Tryon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1834-1887. Contract rifles and muskets. Conestoga rifle Works. (Kauffman). CONDITION: metal has faded to mottled gray brown w/ wrench marks & pitting near breech end. Stock has moderately worn finish showing scratches & handling marks w/ a crack on right side of forearm 6" to 10" from muzzle. Sound lock. Bore retains deep rifling. (01-18009/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,400.

RIFLES. 1) UNMARKED HALF STOCK. Cal. 44. NSN. Bbl. 35 1/2" oct. Top flat has partially visible marking ending w/ "ON". Bead front sight w/ fixed V notch rear sight. Mule ear / side hammer lock has border & highlight hand engraving. Plain trigger. Half length walnut stock w/ pewter tip. Brass fittings include crescent buttplate, pierced toeplate & trigger guard. Both sides of stock have cheekpieces ornamented German silver 8 pointed stars. German silver oval wrist plate. Hardwood ramrod held on iron under rib by brass thimble & 2 iron pipes. Weight: 6 lbs., 11 oz. CONDITON: metal finish faded to brown showing dents, surface corrosion & having pitting in breech area. Stock has dark worn appearance showing dents & handling marks. Both 8 point star key escutcheons missing from forearm, key is poorly fit brass replacement. Dark bore retaining strong rifling. 01-18073/DS). 2) J. YOUNG HALF STOCK. Cal. 40. NSN. Bbl. 38" oct. measuring 1 1/16" across flats at muzzle. Eliphalet Remington, founder of the Remington Arms empire began as a bbl. maker & supplier to gun builders in 1816. Top flat of bbl. & lockplate marked "REMINGTON". Top flat is also marked w/ builder's name "J.YOUNG". Dbl. set triggers. German silver blade front sight & fixed V notch rear sight. Half length curly maple stock w/ pewter nose cap. Right side has brass circular lid patch box. Brass fittings include trigger guard, crescent buttplate & sideplate escutcheons. German silver ornamentation includes rectangular wrist plate & engraved oval name plate on cheekpiece. Hardwood ramrod held on iron under rib by brass thimble & 2 replacement brass pipes. Weight: 11 lbs. CONDITION: metal has mottled gray brown patina w/ spots of pitting becoming heavy in breech area. Nipple is removed. Stock has age darkened worn appearance w/ wood erosion above lock, crack through sideplate escutcheon & lg. chip at buttplate. Buttplate toe is bent. Functioning lock & trigger. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining deep rifling. (01-18074/DS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $750-1,250.

RIFLES. 1) C. SCHNEIDER. Cal. about 50. NSN. Bbl. 41" oct. measuring 1 1/4" across flats at the muzzle. Top flat is marked "C. SCHNEIDER". "American Gunsmiths" by Frank Sellers has a listing for "SCHNEIDER, CHARLES (1820-) Boonvile, Indiana, 1855-1880, Mt. Vernon, Indiana, 1848-1854. Flintlock and percussion fullstock. (Lindert)". Unmarked backlock action. Dbl. set triggers. Pin fastened half length artificially stripped stock w/ pewter nosecap. Brass fittings consist of crescent buttplate, toeplate, finger curl trigger guard, sideplate & pin escutcheons. Right side of stock has oval lid German silver patch box. Dovetail mounted blade front sight w/ fixed U notch rear sight. Mounted behind 2 filled slots for previous sights. Replacement hardwood ramrod held on iron under rib by 2 plain iron replacement pipers. Weight: 16 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: dark patina metal showing dents w/ heavy pitting in breech area. Stock has lg. area of added wood repair forward of lock w/ numerous cracks & chips in lock & sideplate area. Stock has added varnish over heavy dents & handling marks. Hammer will not hold in cocked position. Bore is generally bright retaining strong rifling. (01-18162/DS). 2) H. FAIRBANKS. Cal. about 45. NSN. Bbl. 48 1/8" oct. to rnd. w/ smooth bore. Top flat is marked "H FAIRBANKS". American Gunsmiths by Frank Sellers has the following listing "FAIRBANKS, HENRY, (1814-) Harrison, Indiana, 1847-1859. (Lindert)". "T Davidson & Co. / Cincinatti" engraved trademark lock. Dbl. set triggers. Brass blade front sight w/ V notch rear sight missing elevator. Bolt fastened curly maple half stock w/ shadow line cheekpiece & pewter nosecap. Brass furniture consist of crescent buttplate, finger curl trigger guard & sideplate. Both escutcheons are German silver. Brass tipped hardwood ramrod held on iron under rib by 2 plain iron pipes. Weight: 9 lbs., 5 oz. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ pitting in breech area. Stock shows scattered dents & handling marks w/ repaired break at toe. Lock & triggers are functioning. Dark pitted bore. (01-18163/DS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

RIFLE. Cal. 36. NSN. Bbl. 31 7/8" oct. measuring 1" across flats. Muzzle is drilled for bullet starter. Right flat is marked "G. WOODWARD / KEENE / N. H". Gilman Woodward was making gun in the 1840's and was 1 of 4 gunsmiths in New Hampshire. In 1859 George O. Leonard, formerly of A. Leonard & Sons, rifle makers of Saxton's River, VT. took over the business. Combination globe front sight w/ combination lollipop tang sight. Unmarked lock. Single set trigger. Key fastened cheekpiece walnut stock w/ checkered wrist & pewter nose cap. German silver fittings consist of crescent buttplate, toe plate, circular lid patchbox, finger curl trigger guard, side plate escutcheons, key escutcheons & thimble. German silver ornamentation consist of 8 point stars on cheekpiece & toeline. Replacement hardwood ramrod held on iron under rib by 2 plain pipes. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: photocopies of information regarding Gilman Woodward & Leonard rifles. CONDITION: overall fine. Stock has original finish retaining very good checkering & showing scattered scratches & handling marks w/ a lg. repaired chip above & forward of lock plate. Bbl. has smooth browned finish showing some very light pitting in breech & lock areas. Modern replacement nipple. Crisp mechanics. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling. (01-18669/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

1) UNMARKED HALF STOCK PERCUSSION CONVERSION RIFLE. Cal. about 45. NSN. Bbl. 36 7/8" oct. measuring 1" across flats at muzzle. German silver blade front sight w/ fixed V notch rear sight. Unmarked trade lock & hammer w/ light floral engraving. Dbl. set triggers. Key fastened half length maple stock w/ checkered wrist & cheekpieces on both sides. Brass fittings include crescent buttplate, toeline, finger curl trigger guard, side plate escutcheons, key escutcheons, nose cap & faceted thimble. Right cheekpiece is ornamented w/ brass running fox. Left side plate ornamented w/ squirrel. Iron under rib w/ 2 plain pipes, ramrod is not present. Modern replacement nipple. CONDITION: metal has mottled gray appearance w/ light pitting & dents. Sanded & refinished stock is broken& repaired through wrist area. Lock & triggers function. Bore retains deep rifling. (01-18434/DS). 2) TOWER 1853 ENFIELD FOWLER CONVERSION. Cal. 60, rebored from 58. NSN. Bbl. 33" rnd. w/ smooth bore & bead sight. Lock is marked "TOWER / 1882" w/ crown behind hammer. Stock is altered to half length fowler configuration w/ pewter nose cap, & checkered wrist. Original brass fittings include buttplate, trigger guard & side plate escutcheons. Left ear of stock is stamped "C 76". Stock key & brass escutcheons are replacement. Hardwood ramrod is held by 2 plain iron soldered attached pipes, rear pipe is fitted w/ sling swivel. CONDITION: metal has mottled gray patina w/ pitting in breech area. Sanded & refinished stock shows dents & handling marks. Sm. crack behind lock. Bore is generally smooth showing some light pitting. (01-18435/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $500-800.

Cal. 38. NSN. Bbl. 33 1/2" oct. measuring 1" across flats. Engraved trade lock is marked "LEMAN/ LANCTR, PA". Dbl. set triggers. Half length maple stock w/ full fiddle figure having pewter nose cap. Circular lid brass patch box w/ brass crescent buttplate, finger curl trigger guard & side plate escutcheon. Iron toe plate. Replacement hardwood ramrod held in iron underrib by 2 iron pipes that may be replacements. CONDITION: metal has bright cleaned appearance reacquiring some tarnish & showing some pitting that is heaviest in breech area. Functioning mechanics. Refinished stock is broken at head & repaired w/ additional cracks, chips & wood erosion around lock & sideplate areas. Lightly pitted bore retaining intact rifling. (01-18664/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-700.

TARGET RIFLE. Cal. about 40. NSN. Bbl. 33 1/4" oct. measuring 1 1/16" across flats. Top flat is stamped "W. M. GARDNER". German silver blade front sight, fixed V notch rear sight & lollipop tang sight. Back action trade lock & hammer w/ highlights of scroll engraving. Dbl. set triggers. Key fastened half length walnut stock w/ pewter nose cap. Right side of stock has German silver circular lid patch box. Brass fittings consist of crescent buttplate, toeplate, trigger guard & sideplate escutcheon. CONDITION: bbl. has gray brown appearance from touch up finish showing handling marks w/ heavy pitting in breech area. Hammer will hold on full cock position unless trigger is set. Wood shows scratches & handling marks w/ sm. chips & cracks around lock & side plate. Bore retains sound rifling. (01-18539/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

Cal. 54. S# 2280. Bbl. 31" oct. measuring 15/16" across flats. Left flat is stamped "D. H. HILLIARD CORNISH N.H.". Replacement German silver blade front sight w/ fixed V notch rear sight. Engraved trade lock marked "JOHN GULCHER". Bolster is fitted w/ brass nipple protector. Brass trigger. Key fastened half length walnut stock. Brass fittings include circular lid patch box, crescent buttplate, trigger guard, thimble & nose cap. Replacement hardwood ramrod held on iron under rib by 2 plain iron pipes. CONDITION: metal has dark patina showing handling marks & light pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Refinished stock shows cracks around lock & side plate. Replacement brass patch box has areas of plastic wood fill in shape of old patchbox. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining sound rifling. (01-18663/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

Cal. about 40. NSN. Bbl. 32" heavy oct. measuring 1 1/4" across flats at muzzle. Bbl. is turned rnd. at muzzle & drilled at muzzle to accept false muzzle or bullet starter. Dovetail mounted brass blade front sight w/ flat top V notch rear sight missing elevator & folding tang peep sight. Back action lock. Plain trigger. Key fastened walnut cheekpiece stock. German silver fittings include oval lid patch box, crescent buttplate, toeplate, finger curl trigger guard, pierced sideplate, key escutcheons, nosecap & faceted thimble. Replacement hardwood ramrod. Iron under rib is not present. CONDITION: metal has faded to dark patina showing scattered surface rust & pitting. Sanded & refinished stock shows lg. cracks & chips in wrist, lock & forearm areas. Hammer screw is missing. Lock will not hold at full cock. Dark pitted bore retaining partially intact rifling. (01-17977/DS). ANTIQUE. $350-550.

Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 35 7/8" heavy oct. measuring 1" across flats at muzzle. Dovetail mounted sporting front sight w/ fixed V notch rear sight & adj. lollipop tang sight. Trade lock & hammer have highlights of scroll engraving. Dbl. set triggers. Pin fastened full length perch belly cheekpiece stock. Brass fittings include oval lid patch box, crescent buttplate, finger curl trigger guard, sideplate, thimble, 2 faceted pipes & nosecap. Hardwood ramrod. German silver stock ornamentation includes half moon inlay on cheekpiece & oval at top of wrist. "American Gunsmiths" by Frank M. Sellers has a listing for Laudenslager, Henry (different spelling) Fair Oaks, Pennsylvania 1860-1912. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray w/ heavy pitting in breech area of bbl. & surrounding area of lock. Stock has age darkened appearance showing numerous dents & handling marks having a sm. crack behind the lock w/ chips around stock pins. Trigger will not properly set. Bore retains deep rifling showing light wear. (01-17843/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

Cal. 44. NSN. Bbl. 33 5/8" oct. to rnd. Brass dovetail mounted blade front sight w/ elevator adj. rear sight. Bbl. has 2 dovetail mounted blocks that may be for scope or sight attachment. Top tang is spherical fitting that may have been sight base. Engraved lock marked "LANE & READ BOSTON". Plain trigger. Half length key fastened walnut stock w/ horn forearm tip. Brass fittings include circular lid patch box, crescent buttplate, toe plate, finger curl trigger guard & sideplate escutcheons. German silver key escutcheons. CONDITION: bbl. has lightly tarnished in the white appearance w/ pitting in breech area. Stock shows cracks & chips around lock & sideplate areas. Sound lock. Bore retains sound rifling. (01-18670/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

FLINTLOCK LONGARMS. 2 UNMARKED HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLES. 1) Cal. about 54. NSN. Bbl. 36" oct. w/ German silver blade front sight & fixed V notch rear sight. Unmarked back action lock. Plain trigger. Key fastened half length bird's eye maple stock w/ brass buttplate, trigger guard & side plate escutcheon. Pewter forearm tip. Hardwood ramrod held by 1 remaining & 1 missing plain iron pipe. CONDITION: metal has dark crusty patina appearance w/ pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Refinished stock has handling marks w/ chips around lock & side plate areas. Dark heavily pitted bore. 2) Cal. 40. NSN. Bbl. 30 1/4" oct. w/ blade front sight & V notch rear sight. Unmarked back action lock. Plain trigger. Half length bird's eye maple stock w/ pewter tip. Brass fittings include circular lid patch box, crescent buttplate, toeplate, trigger guard & sideplate. Oval German silver key escutcheons. Hardwood ramrod held on bbl. by 2 plain iron pipes that are resoldered. Hammer screw is missing. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-18236 (2)/DS). 2 AMERICAN FLINTLOCK LONGARMS. 3) MILITIA STYLE MUSKET. Cal. 75. NSN. Bbl. 40 1/4" rnd. w/ smooth bore. Lock marked "B HOMER" (unlocated). Full length pin fastened stock is broken at through middle pin area. Brass buttplate, trigger guard & side plate. Iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal has dark rusty appearance w/ general pitting. Stock has dark appearance w/ broken wrist having nail copper sheet repair. Forward portion of forearm is missing. Dark pitted bore. (01-18260/DS). 4) FULL STOCK RIFLE. Cal 54. NSN. Bbl. shortened to 36". Engraved trade lock marked "DURYEE / & HEYER / WARRANTED". Plain trigger. Full length maple stock is shortened to corresponding length & broken at tip. Brass fittings include rectangular pierce & segmented patch box, crescent buttplate, toeplate, trigger guard, side plate, wrist plate, thimble & 2 pipes. Left side of stock has brass ornamentation that consists of crescent moon, 8 pointed star, 5 five pointed stars. Brass tipped hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. has cleaned appearance showing light pitting. Lock has mottled patina appearance w/ corrosion. Stock has worn appearance w/ cracks & chips around sideplate & lock being broken & cracks w/ lg. piece missing at tip. Left side of stock by forward pipe shows evidence of burning. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining deep rifling. (01-18392/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $750-1,200.

YORK MAP HORN. This exact horn is pictured in John Dumont’s American Engraved Powder Horns, 1978. 12” overall. This professionally carved horn has superior artistic detail and addition of colors & fine surface make this a remarkable piece of historic art. The central panel of shield: “JOHN / DARBY /LIEUt COL / AD 1762” above a panoply of arms, British flags, lion. New York City is shown w/ ships in the harbor w/ British flags, all the normal cities along the rivers, Albany, Schenectady and Half Moon Tavern, and the various forts, many with interesting dialectic spellings. A large British coat of arms is topped with a vignette of London with ribbon reading “BRITANIA”. “Carrick” signed at the top is thought to be name of the professional carver of this horn. John Darby was a career British officer like his father & his son. He entered service with the 17th Regiment of Foot as a Captain in November of 1748. He became Major to the regiment in 1756 landing in Halifax with Col. John Forbes. He became Lieutenant Colonel in 1759, retiring in 1775. John Darby thus commanded the regiment for much of the Seven Years War, Pontiac’s Rebellion, and for its peacetime postings until the eve of the American Revolution. His father, John Darby, had served the Duke of Marlborough for over 36 years retiring as a Major. His son, William John Darby, also a career military officer who served throughout the Revolutionary War, was captured at Cowpens, later exchanged & returned to England in 1783. There are differing opinions as to the age of this horn. It may not be contemporary to the date on the horn. REFERENCE: pictured page 55, plate 72 John Dumont, America Engraved Powder Horns, 1978. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: scan copy of book excerpt. CONDITION: very good overall as cleaned, good discernible scrimshaw with faded colors, few small insect holes, retains lanyard holes in lobed extension. Plug has old age crack. PROVENANCE: Ex-Wester A. White Collection; Ex-Donald Handrick Collection. From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13786/JS). $12,000-15,000.

W/ RHYME. This is among the most pleasing Tansel Family horns you will find w/ rarely seen 4 line rhyme “IN THIS INSTRUCTIVE GLASS – BEHOLD THY LIFE DECAY / OH SPEND NOT THEN THY DAYS – W SINS PERVICIOUS ROAD / REDEEM THY PRECIOUS TIME / ACQUAINT THYSELF WITH GOD”. It was carved by one of Francis Tansel's sons, most likely Timothy (signed Tin). 11" overall; exhibits fine scrimshawed classic well executed Tansel designs, 3 1/2" spread-winged eagle w/ 11 stars & riband reading "E. PLURIBUS UNUM" lg. 3 1/2" well detailed Black Hawk Indian shooting bow & arrow, a running deer, two dogs & President Andrew Jackson w/ top hat on horseback holding riding crop. Classic fish mouth engrailing enhanced w/ v-notch cuts at spout end w/ drapery border, bulbous spout. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: file containing notes, photographs & correspondence. CONDITION: very good overall, well patinaed surface w/ some light colors still present especially blues. On interior curve where horn was worn against body, scrimshaw details are worn away. There are three 1/4" reductions from insect damage at base where nailed to plug & areas lifting between. Well patinaed copper lip to spout applied from its time of use or manufacture. 2 1/2" plug has brass lanyard tack w/ a contemporary rectangular inset of wood. PROVENANCE: Ex-Howard Giles collection, Houston, TX; Richard Cowles, Sweetwater, NJ 1975. From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13781/JS). $5,000-7,000.

Small 8 1/2" pistol or priming horn carved around perimeter of base “CALEB HOWE HIS HORN” & below a sailing ship w/ British flag: “VMo N. HAMPS”. A lg. well carved British coat of arms, a row of houses & initials “F. B”, “H. R”, L. G.”, “H”, & S.B.” complete the scrimshaw design filling virtually all the usable surface. Crosshatched design is found on bottom border & notched drapery motif at top, 3 carved rings on spout. Caleb Howe born December 31, 1723, Framingham, Mass, was killed by Indians June 28, 1755, Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Caleb Howe was a veteran of the 1st French & Indian wars in the 1740s. In 1750, the date of this horn, Caleb & his family lived in Fort Sawtell & he worked as Constable. CONDITION: good to very good overall, well patinaed surface w/ minor reductions & wear, lobed extension at base is broken at the hole for lanyard. Residual color can be seen in traces where once polychromed. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13785/JS). $3,000-5,000.

W/ DETAILED FORTS. 12" Overall. 2 7/8" plug, spout w/ 5 turned rings. Identification is found on lg. lettering along circumference at base “IOHN WATKINS CROWN PONT ANO DOM 1757”. A lg. British coat of arms is carved above thistles. New York & its harbor are shown below lg. rendition of Fort Carrilon (later Fort Ticonderoga). The fort at “CROWN PT” is carved above on “LAKE CHAMPLEEN”. Five ships are carved in the various waterways shown. CONDITION: good to very good overall w/ moderate insect damage, worn smooth on the inside where some detail is lost including several letters of “CARRILON”. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13784/JS). $3,000-5,000.

This most unusually large 7" rum horn w/ pewter spout looks like it would hold a pint, 3 1/2" base. Scrimshawed on one side is a lg. British coat of arms & circling above it: “THOs JOHNSON ONYDALAK 1762”. This French & Indian War horn may have been carved at one of the forts near what is now Oneida Lake, as the name is more difficult to decipher than normal. CONDITION: good to very good overall, surface is worn but details all easily discerned, minor erosion & insect damage, good patina. Base plug is leather stopper. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13780/JS). $2,000-3,000.

(CORLISS). This well patinaed polychrome folk art 15" horn engraved “ASA CORLLES IS / HONE IS MADE AT LAKE / GEORG II 1759”. Decorated borders edging to text along w/ 10 carved birds & animals. Asa Corliss (1731-1814) was an American patriot from New Hampshire, as was his son during the Revolutionary War. This horn was discovered of all places in an auction in Sweden a few years ago. CONDITION: very good overall. Dark honey patina. Sm. cracks at base & spout. (02-13879/JS). $2,000-3,000.

14" Horn, good honey patina, scrimshawed sailing ship below; JOSHUA MEECH / GERMANTOWN 1780” & “AYE READY”. CONDITION: very good overall, clear designs, retains lobed extension lanyard holes. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13812/JS). $2,000-3,000.

1776. Horn measures approx. 10 1/4" in length. A fine original 18th century horn w/ engraving that reflects many cultures & nationalities. 1 Lg. crowned crest shows the Arms of Castile superimposed by a central shield bearing 3 fleur de lis. An adjacent crest shows a crowned double headed eagle similar to the Holy Roman Empire eagle but w/ a heart on the chest. Between the 2 crests is the date “1776”. Below the crest, a 7 building town scene is depicted w/ 2 striped flags flying that are reminiscent of very early American Revolutionary War era flags. The 3 masted ship of war in the harbor flies a British naval ensign. There are 2 other smaller ships in the harbor. Below the harbor scene is a lg. bell flower vine w/ the initials “TN” in the center. An extremely interesting horn w/ fascinating iconography worthy of further research. CONDITION: wooden butt plug is missing. There is notable wear in the area that rubbed while being carried. Carving is exceptionally well executed. Particularly notable in the town scene & the feathering of the eagle. (02-13574/BF). $1,200-1,600.

15” HORN W/ LEAD COVERED SPOUT. 3” Wood plug. Carved “MAY 4 1777.” & “ALICK BWEAYS” phonetically Alexander Boyes, “LONDONDERRY”. Alexander Boyes (1748-1829) was born in Londonderry & though no military records can be found for him, he easily could have been in the ranks of a local unit. The horn is very folky carved along w/ text. Most interesting detail is a carved barefoot Indian holding musket & smoking pipe. Initials “AB” occur again on horn & on plug. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: lg. file of research material. CONDITION: tan to light brown patina text & designs, all easily same, worn at high spots on Indian’s body. PROVENANCE: Ex-Wayne McNeese collection. (02-13880/JS). $1,200-1,500.

HORN. This beautiful 16" horn w/ 4" wood base has border designs of concentric circles, half circles w/ lg. panel of 3 masted fishing vessels w/ several birds & a lg. codfish. This horn has been well-preserved w/ a beautifully patinaed surface & fine folky design. Originally sold by Ron Bourgeault at NE Auctions Oct 25, 2008 “fresh from Fish Family” estate of New Hampshire. This is as fine an “attic condition” early New England powder horn you will find. CONDITION: fine overall, honey tan patina, light staining & minor abrasions, well defined scrimshawed lines, wood base has light scuffing w/ attached base of leather strap. Spout retains original carved plug. (02-13881/JS). $1,200-1,500.

HORN. 14" horn decorated w/ patriotic Masonic motifs. Central motif shows American Eagle above panoply of shields & flags of the United States, Great Britain, & France. Another lg. motif shows a stylized liberty holding American flag & anchor. Other motifs include Indian shooting bow & arrow, Masonic emblem’s, crossed swords & a cannon. CONDITION: very good overall, several sm. chips at base, overall good patina w/ good traces of color, especially red. Horn retains well fit shaped horn plug to spout. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13797/JS). $800-1,200.

1) Heavy brass mounted flattened powder horn, European w/ screw off brass charger, intertwined initials applied on one side. 2) “SALT HORN”. Cow horn plugged on top end w/ ivory plug w/ central hole for filling & 8 sm. holes for “shaking”. Unknown vintage. 3) 2" carved horn bottle or priming horn w/ wood plug. 4) 2 1/2" sm. priming horn. 5) 3" horn bottle, or priming horn skillfully made w/ horn plugs & carved horn spout. 6) 4" translucent horn bottle w/ 2 piece screw on carved horn top. 7) 4" horn cup. 8) 3 1/1" horn cup. 9) 5" sm. pistol powder horn w/ light circular decoration, carved wood plug & carved horn powder measure attached by string. 10) 5 1/2" powder horn w/ lg. wood plug. 11) 5 1/2" green powder horn. 12) 6 1/2" sm. powder horn, brass stud on wood base & original wood plug for spout. 13) 7 1/2" powder horn w/ carved wood plug in spelt. 14) 7" contemporary scrimshaw powder horn “John Huffnagel / SIXth PENNa REGt / COMny of CAP J. MAUSER / IN THE YEAR 1778 A.D.”. 15) Bag w/ several loose accessories, 3 wooden plugs for horns, carved horn measure, sm. carved wood spoon. CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13800; 02-13814, 02-13841/JS). $700-900.

1) 18" green horn w/ bulbous turned wood plug & finial. 2) 23" horn w/ lg. tall wood plug, 3" macramé knotted cover near spout, stopper attached by string. 3) 15" German silver mounted cannon priming horn w/ spring loaded iron charger. 4) Elegant 15" horn w/ carved wood plug, turned wood spout & stopper. 5) 9" horn w/ commemorative inscription “Medad Hills at Goshen”, applied horn & turned spout, 1787 dated facsimile brass medallion (coin) attached to base. CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13807; 02-13808; 02-13813(3)/JS). $600-800.

A wonderfully folky engraved powder horn measuring approx. 13 1/2" in length, possibly of Pennsylvania origin. Horn has numerous & varied geometric designs along w/ 3 folk art eagles w/ hearts as bodies. There is a sm. profile view of a bird walking along w/ a 3 masted sailing ship. Near the butt there is a star over “B x S” beside a wine glass of 18th century form & what could possibly be 2 dices. The butt has a lg. square nail for suspension. CONDITION: horn shows great age but remains exceptionally solid w/ no splits or insect damage. (02-14520/BF). $400-600.

Interesting pair of "DURIE" marked snuff boxes made from a horn & hoof with pewter furniture. Peter Durie, Aberdeen trademark indicating the late 19th century. CONDITION: overall very good with some minor handling marks. (02-14025) $200-300.

Horn measures approx. 17" in length & has a wooden plug held in by iron square nails. This is a fully carved horn from butt to point & is not a powder horn but strictly an artistic endeavor likely by a sailor occupying his time on a long sea voyage. The decoration is done w/ thousands of sm. dots likely done w/ the tip of a very sm. hand drill. Decoration includes a lg. stylized American flag, a 2 masted ship flying flags, Liberty cap on pole, a lg. sailor wearing a Liberty cap & holding a cutlass in his left hand. The holes are filled w/ what appears to be red & black sealing wax. Truly an exceptional piece of American folk art w/ obvious naval interest. CONDITION: horn is exceptionally solid overall. A few ceiling wax fillings have been lost from the tiny drilled holes. (02-14722/BF). $200-400.

Horn measures 11 1/2" in length. The body of the horn has a naive but well engraved 3 masted ship along w/ 2 trees, hearts, stars, diamonds & other geometric engravings. The rounded wooden plug is carved w/ a central star & sm. hearts in the voids of the star. The plug is decorated w/ red & black paint which extends onto the butt of the horn. CONDITION: horn is quite solid. Engraving shows light wear as would be expected. Plug has a crack in the center likely from drying. Overall a very attractive, yet simple piece of Americana. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13799/BF). $200-400.

Blankets like this were used by nearly all the Federal troops serving in the Civil War. Yet because of constant use both during & after the war, few of these wonderful textiles survived. This example is far better than most & presents a rich heathered tan wool color w/ a darker brown stripe. It has a sewn, 3 line “U S” in 5" tall letters using what appears to be a dark green, woolen yarn. The entire blanket measures approx. 69" x 76" w/ the brown stripe being about 4" wide. CONDITION: blanket is in surprisingly good condition w/ only scattered holes & expected frayed edges. “US” markings are fairly complete. We have not seen one this nice for quite some time. (02-14762/BF). $3,500-4,500.

CAPE MAY NEW JERSEY LIGHTHOUSE. 48" Overall open, 13 1/2" closed, 2 1/2" objective lens, 3/4" eyepiece lens, 5 stage, opens to four feet w/ incredible optics as needed for lighthouse use in 19th century. Telescope is marked on original sail cloth fabric “U.S.L.H.E.” & stamped in brass “U.S.L.H.E. CAPE MAY N. J.” USLHE stands for United States Light House Establishment which was formed in 1792, Cape May was built in 1859 & was part of the USLHE till 1910 when the USLHE was privatized to contractors into USLHS (US Light House Service). This telescope is unmarked as to manufacturer but has all the attributes seen on Civil War era telescopes & field glasses, American made examples of this era are rarely maker marked. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: file w/ collector notes. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, optics are excellent, brass covers for both lenses are intact, painted body is intact, the sailcloth canvas strip painted U.S.L.H.E. worn & scuffed but lettering complete, brass has mottled medium mustard patina & some bright areas where the originally burnished & varnished metal is still bright. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13782/JS). $2,000-3,000.

ACCOUTREMENTS & PHOTOGRAPHS. This sm. archive has cartridge box w/ Bangor ME contractor w/ enlisted belt & buckle & Springfield bayonet & scabbard attached. There is a sm. pocket diary inscribed “LEWELLYN S. LIBBY / CO. E / 23RD MAINE REGT”. Folded in diary are several scraps of cloth, newspaper articles & 2 tin types of Lewellyn, both w/ his name scratches on back. Also included is a Dix 1863 dated patriotic token & 1855 dated brass buckle, sm. stencil “L.S.LIBBY”. There is a sm. powder horn w/ lg. initials “LL”. The back of the U.S. buckle also has lg. “LL” inscribed. CONDITION: cartridge box is complete w/ attached lead filled plate, makers mark is easily discerned. Belt is complete. Bayonet scabbard is complete, but near broken where attached to belt. Bayonet is very good w/ US surcharge. Photographs have bends & scratches, but have good contrast as can be seen in photos. The diary has few entries w/ no dates & no war information. (02-14171/JS). $600-700.

1) 58 Cal. early war Infantryman’s cartridge box w/ original “SNY” boxplate. CONDITION: good to very good; box is “as found”. Retaining both original tins, boxes complete include roller buckles, the original closure tabs has an old street repair on one side. Blacked surface is crazed w/ craquelure. 2) Bangor, Maine contract marked pattern 1857 .69 Cal cartridge box identified to William S Pond, a private in Company I 9th Maine Volunteer Militia. His name is nicely identified on the inside flap of the box. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original research letter from renowned Maine dealers Bedford and Janet Hayes. CONDITION: very good overall & superior for early war leather. (02-13854/JS). $800-1,200.

LOADING RIFLE. Overall length: 30 1/2". Blade length: 25 1/2". The Merrill bayonet was one of the longest bayonets produced by the United States & is quite scarce today. The bayonet also fits the M1841 Mississippi rifle that excepts a saber bayonet. Single fullered yataghan style blade marked at the ricasso, “1862”. Brass hilt w/ 3 dots arranged in a triangle stamped on the crossguard. The flat of the grip is stamped, “G” just above the bbl. ring & “10400” further up the flat. The flat is also stamped, “5574” in sunken circular touch marks. Bird’s head style pommel. Iron spring & button. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a bright finish w/ a few scattered darkened areas & a sm. area of cleaned pitting 7" up from the tip. Hilt shows only minor wear overall. (02-14727/BF). $500-700.

This group consists of 3 British pattern 1856 rifle bayonets. / 4 German including 2 S&K brass handled bayonets known contracted by several British & US rifle makers / relic American brass handled bayonet for Mississippi style rifle. CONDITION: the 3 British overall good to very good, one is missing walk button & one half distorted compressed leather handle. The 2 S&K are both complete & good to very good. One German bayonet marked “Weyersburg, Solingen” is missing grip panels & has a good brass mounted scabbard. Last German bayonet is good to very good w/ pitting on cross guard & areas of blade, rounded tip. Relic American bayonet has broken tip on overall rusted blade, mottled dark patina to hilt, frozen locking mechanism. (02-14417/JS). $800-1,200.

1) Standard enlisted Cavalry eagle sword belt plate w/ applied silver wreath. CONDITION: fine w/ matching bench marked keeper. 2) Civil War officer's belt plate w/ solid brass wreath, early War example w/ sm. tongue. CONDITION: very good to fine retaining sm. portions of leather & matching keeper. (02-14598/JS). $400-500.

This fine group consists of a USN embossed pistol box w/ removed inner pouch. / 1 USN embossed cartridge box w/ cut inner box face & wood block. / 1 USN embossed cap pouch. / 1 Navy yard NY 1863 leather fuse box. / 1 Indian War era USN embossed cartridge box marked in part, “JOSEPH J WALTON NEW YORK OCT 7 1878” w/ end flap repair. / 1 Partial tin liner for a pistol box. / 1 Pair of Indian War era shoulder straps for a Navy 1st lieutenant in poor condition. / 2 WWI era simulated 2 piece interlocking Navy buckles. / 1 WWI era British naval belt & buckle. / 1 Sm. WWI era naval belt & buckle. / 1 New Jersey National Guard belt plate. / 1 Reproduction Civil War style 2 piece interlocking naval buckle & belt. / 1 WWI era simulated 2 piece interlocking naval buckle w/ associated sword belt. CONDITION: all items show light to moderate wear & are complete except as noted. (02-14652-2/BF). $800-1,200.

MORE. This varied lot includes 1 circa 1850 leather shot pouch. / 1 Brown leather frog. / 1 Portion of a leather scabbard. / 1 WWI era russet leather pistol cartridge box. / 1 Circa 1900 leather pistol belt w/ frame buckle. / 1 Leather tool pouch for a BAR. / 1 Buff leather over the shoulder strap for an M1851 mounted belt. / 1 Brass & leather Indian War era saber hanger. / 1 Black buff leather M1851 belt & buckle. / 1 Civil War cap box. / 1 Civil War pistol box marked, “J. DAVY & CO NEWARK NJ”. / 2 Tins for an M1864 US cartridge box. / 1 M1864 US cartridge box w/ reproduction sling. / 1 Wooden handguard for an M1. / 1 Leather belt possibly for a M1851 type buckle. CONDITION: all items show light to moderate wear & are complete except as noted. (02-14652-1/BF). $800-1,100.

1) Model 1850 enlisted Cavalryman’s sword belt plate w/ 3 piece applied German silver wreath. CONDITION: very good overall w/ light chocolate patina. 2) Enlisted infantryman’s belt buckle, lead filled oval US w/ arrow hooks. CONDITION: fair to good, better edges, good patina. 3) Bull’s-eye canteen, pewter spout w/ maker’s name “PORTER & BOOTH, PHILA”, original freight sling intact, original stopper attached to strength. CONDITION: very good overall, canvas sling intact & knotted as found. 4) Bull’s-eye canteen, pewter spout w/ maker’s name “GRATZ” – Philadelphia. CONDITION: very good, areas of rust & sm. hole. 5) Smooth sided canteen w/ partial leather strap & stopper, missing cork attached chain. CONDITION: fair overall, wood dance, open seam & missing bottom soldered loop. 6) Civil War canteen reissued for later service w/ canvas cover stenciled “U.S.” & 2 added triangular sling loops. CONDITION: good, retains stopper attached to chain. (02-13855/JS). $600-800.

These heavy cast brass or bronze cannons were used for signaling purposes & to test the viability of gun powder. They were commonly referred to as “thunder mugs”. 1) 5 1/4” tall x 5 1/2” wide w/ a carrying handle. There is illegible cast in writing around the base. 2) 4 1/4" tall x 3 1/2" wide w/ no handle. 3) 4 1/4" tall x 5 1/2" wide w/ a carrying handle. CONDITION: all 3 show heavy use & great age w/ an ancient dark patina. #1 Appears to have a blocked touch hole. #2 Has a partially blown out touch hole. #3 Has an intact touch hole. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13820/BF). $500-800

There are two 5" diameter balls. / Two 4 1/4" diameter balls, 1 has a loop of iron welded to the ball to make a horse hobble. / 10 Balls that vary in diameter from 3" to 3 3/4". / 9 Balls that vary in diameter from 1" to 2 1/4". / 1 Iron gate weight. / 1 18th Century linstock. CONDITION: all iron has a dark oxidized patina. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13837/BF). $500-1,000.

1) LARGE IRON SIGNAL CANNON OR “THUNDER MUG”. Measures 8" x 7 1/2". Bore is 2 1/8" across. Touch hole is approx. 3" up from the base. An extremely heavy signal cannon used to launch flares high into the air. CONDITION: entire surface has a dark mottled oxidized finish. 2) SMALL MORTAR OR CANNON. Tube measures 9 3/4" x 9 3/4" across the trunnions. Wooden base measures approximately 13 1/2" x 9 1/2". There is a touch hole at the top & the tube is held to the base w/ 2 iron U bolts. There is an old typewritten tag nailed to the front of the wooden base that reads, “SIGNAL CANNON Used to give a signal to open and shut the gates of the old Johnstown canal. Purchased in 1826. The cannon was washed away in the Johnstown flood but was later recovered under 12’ of sand and gravel when construction workers were building the new Johnstown bridge.” CONDITION: mortar/cannon tube is in relic condition w/ heavy encrusted oxidation. The wood is degraded & shows the ravages of being buried/submerged for many years. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13836/BF). $500-1,000.

Overall length: 62 1/2". Width is 3" at the base. The artillery hand spike was used to adjust the horizontal aiming of a cannon. This example has a heavy wooden painted shaft chamfered toward the end. There is a heavy iron fitting at the base approx. 10" long attached on each side w/ 3 heavy iron nails. CONDITION: there is minor chipping at the end of the handle. Paint is 95%+ intact. Iron base shows a dark oxidized patina. (02-14238/BF). $400-600.

A spectacular example of a paint decorated base drum likely from Vermont, featuring a lg. profile view of a spread wing American eagle atop a federal shield w/ a red ribbon that appears to read, “REGT VT, INFANTRY”. Medium blue & orange flourished decorations are located above & below the polychromatic eagle. All decoration appears on a painted white field. Rims are painted black. Drum measures approx. 18 1/2" high & 28 1/2" in diameter. CONDITION: painted finish shows significant craquelure. 1 Partial head is intact, the other is missing. Both rims are complete & undamaged. The body of the drum has one 11" drying crack & one 17" drying crack. There are no ropes or tighteners. The drum may be slightly cut down. (02-14379/BF). $400-700.

Drum measures 17" in height & 17" in diameter. It has red painted rims w/ full heads top & bottom. The wooden body is elaborately brass tack decorated around the vent hole. The painted eagle is on a dark blue field & features a ribbon that reads, “REGT US INFANTRY”. There is a glory above the eagle’s head & a federal shield on its chest. The eagle grasps olive branches in the right talon & arrows in the left. Ropes have been replaced but are correct & attractive on this drum. Leather tugs appear original. The interior of the drum has a tag that reads, “B.F. Gilmore 25th O.V.I.”. There is also a maker’s label that reads in part, “C.M. ZIMMERMANN’S PATENT DRUM MANUFACTORY NO. 238 NORTH SECOND ST., PHILA., PA MUSICAL ALL KINDS OF INSTRUMENTS & STRINGS, IMPORTED, MANUFACTURED, AND SOLD; WHOLESALE AND RETAIL”. The name on the interior of the drum pertains to Benjamin F. Gilmore, who was the principle musician for the 25th Ohio Volunteer Infantry from June 12, 1861, when he initially enlisted for 3 years, until June 18, 1866, when he mustered out of service. The 25th Ohio Infantry had an extensive battle history that included Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Fort Wagner, Charleston, SC & many more battles. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 3 pages of information relating to Gilmore & the 25th Ohio. CONDITION: rims have original painted finish w/ expected wear at the top. The top head is worn but undamaged. The bottom head shows little wear but has a sm. split near the edge. The eagle painting shows significant wear after 5 years of hard field service & numerous battles. Surprisingly the eagle & field remain approximately 70% complete & though worn, the details are easily discernible. A great identified drum to a well fought heroic unit. (02-14723/BF). $2,500-3,500.

ARCHIVE INCLUDING HAIR SAMPLES FROM ROBERT E. LEE, STONEWALL JACKSON & BUTTON FROM ROBERT E. LEE’S UNIFORM. The staff button from Robert E. Lee’s uniform plus the hair samples from Generals Lee & Jackson have unquestioned provenance. The button is identical to other specimens Robert E. Lee had deposited or gifted elsewhere. The staff button is in an envelope stating Lee gave the button to Virginia Lee Letcher, one of Governor Letcher’s daughters. Virginia Lee Letcher was born in 1862 & Robert E. Lee took time off from the War to attended her Christening & was her Godfather. The two hair samples are both contained in sm. about 1” folded pieces of paper w/ brown inscriptions. The Jackson hair also has a small folded note which reads “General TJ Jackson’s Hair / Kept by Aunty – She cut it off when his body was at Father’s in the / Governor’s house, before his body was brought to Lexington Signed “V. L. L. S.”” This note was written by Virginia Lee Letcher Stevens, the outside wrappers of the hair samples are both initialed “M. L. S.”. Margaret Letcher Showell who was Virginia Lee’s older sister. Below the description of the hair is inked “M. C. Holt”, Margaret Catherine Holt was Virginia Lee & Margaret Letcher’s aunt. She is the Aunty referred to on the note associated w/ Stonewall Jackson’s hair. This archive contains numerous documents, newspaper clippings & a wonderful archive of letters written by Margaret Kinney Letcher mostly from Washington D.C. in the 1880s, these letters are written mostly to her Aunty (M. C. Holt) plus her Mother & Father. The letters are a treasure trove & read like a novel of a young, well educated, socially connected woman living alone & working in Washington in an era when young women did not do this. She reports to her parents & siblings on the philosophy that she is reading, she listens to new thinkers such as Susan B. Anthony & other modern women who she meets, she talks of meeting James Garfield’s assassin, she met a woman who was w/ John Wilkes Booth when he was captured. She stays informed of Congressional matters & went to the supreme court hearing concerning the repatriation or restitution of Arlington back to the Lee family. The Lee’s & the Letcher’s were both important VA families. She shares a box at a play w/ General Sherman & one of the President’s cabinet members. She tells of not earning enough money to take cabs but she loves to walk around the city. She said; “You should’ve seen the surprised look on the policeman’s face when I asked him to walk me home when it was late and I did not like the part of town I was in”. She signs her letters w/ just three initials “M. K. L.” (Margaret Kinney Letcher). After her marriage she stills signs w/ three initials but now “M. L. S.” (Margaret Letcher Showell). There is an affidavit signed by John Letcher Anderson in 2007 who relates his genealogy back to his Great Grandmother who was Margaret Letcher Showell. Additions to archives include 15 page excerpts from the Letcher Family Bible. The Letcher home in Lexington was burned by General Hunter in direct violation of civilized warfare which is how the excerpts begin. They detail all the Governor Letcher children, grandchildren, great grandchildren; ending w/ the February 7, 1942 death of Virginia Lee Letcher Stevens, Robert E. Lee’s goddaughter. “Buried.. R. E. Lee Memorial Church, Lexington VA, Feb 7 1942 at 4PM”. It goes on to list the minister, a poem & the hymns sung. Also in archive is a pair of gold & horn rimmed glasses, silver retractable lead pencil & Mother of Pearl quill pin that belonged to Governor Letcher, a letter written by Governor Letcher in 1860. There are legal documents concerning Virginia Lee’s death. There is correspondence in 1952 from the Governor of Texas concerning the donation of a Sam Houston letter to Governor Letcher. Governor Letcher was Sam Houston’s cousin, one of John Letcher’s brother’s was named Samuel Houston Letcher & one of Governor Letcher’s sons was also Sam Houston Letcher, who was also a Confederate officer. There are several newspapers, some concerning Governor Letcher’s death & obituaries. There is a CDV included of Brigadier General Pendleton. There are membership documents for Margaret Kinney Letcher Showell to the UDC & for her husband into the Sons of the American Revolution. There are 10 photographs, 9 of which are professional postwar portraits of various family members & a large framed tin type of a militiaman or cadet in military uniform in ornate frame measuring 21"x17”. There is a printed copy of the Letcher Family Tree which was compiled in 1934 w/ information supplied by Mrs. Walter LeConte Stevens (Virginia Lee Letcher) to Sam Houston Showell. There are about 30 long letters written by Margaret Kinney Letcher as earlier described & her initials of course are on both hair samples. Interestingly enough the newly married Margaret sends a hair sample attached in one of her letters (1885) of her first born child, John Letcher Showell, which she tells mom she calls him “Letcher”. This archive required lots of scrutiny as family names are repeated through generations; however provenance & originality is guaranteed. CONDITION: hair samples are very good; still curled w/ maybe 20 strands in each bundle, there are small pin holes in paper wrappers. The button which is properly back marked w/ sm. “Extra Quality” is fine w/ added pin for use in hair for hat as was the fashion. PROVENANCE: Margaret Catherine Holt (Referred to as Aunty on tag) 1830-1900; Margaret Kinney Letcher Showell 1857-1936; Virginia Lee Letcher Stevens 1862-1942; John Letcher Showell 1885-1952; Margaret Letcher Showell Anderson 1929-2006; John Letcher Anderson; Jackson’s Hair, the UDC certificate signed by Mary Custis Lee & Governor Letcher’s spectacles all from this archive were on display at the American Civil War Center, Richmond VA 2008-2009. (02-13600/JS). $20,000-30,000.

INFANTRY. Charles Mattocks entered the war Sept. 1862 as a 1st Lt., but when the war ended he was a Brevet Brigadier General. He was captured at the Battle of the Wilderness in May 1864, spent 8 months in prison, escaped & was recaptured after 10 days. He was exchanged in early 1865 & reentered his regiment. At the battle of Sailors Creek April 6th 1865, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for “gallantly leading charge”. This archive includes about 50 letters, most w/ envelopes & an additional 100 envelopes addressed to him or his family, sending letters home. 30 Letters he wrote during the war to his parents (mother & stepfather) Col. & Mrs. Isaac Dyer. Several of Charles’ letters are quite long & give great detail unlike so many letters written home to a mother, not wanting them to worry about the peril. Charles writes in great detail, always being in the middle of the fight. He starts a letter “Battlefield near Gettysburg, PA, Friday morning July 3rd 4 o’clock am. My dear Mother, another terrible fight and yet I am safe. Our regiment was in the thickest of the fight- close musketry- and lost over 100 men in an hour. This morning cannonading has commenced and while I am writing a few shells are bursting over my head. The regiment has quite a number killed…”, p. 4 “Same place, One half mile advanced 10am the 3rd. The fight is going on easily in front. We are now the rear line and I can write a little more definitely. My loss is 2 killed, 7 wounded and 1 missing… We lost over 100 men in an hour I had 3 men all the time busy loading for me to fire. General Sickles died this morning. We are now expecting heavy reinforcements and expect a complete victory… In haste, Charlie”. Charles has stated in the first part of this letter that Sickles had lost a leg, which of course is historical fact, but he survived. It just shows you how rumors gets started in the field. Several letters are written from prison. There is an interesting group of correspondence concerning this potential exchange while a prisoner. His last letter “BIVOUAC NEAR CLOVER HDQ, APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE APRIL 10TH 1865 My dear Mother, I presume you have already heard the glorious news; the army of Northern Virginia surrendered to us yesterday in the afternoon just as our corps was advancing to the attack once more… The 17th was quite hotly engaged on the 6th. We made 3 distinct charges, captured about 150 prisoners, 2 rebel battle flags, 12 or 14 rebel officers, some 40 or 50 wagons… I was as usual among the fortunate, escaping without a scratch. We went in with 26 officers and lost 5… The charges were really glorious and afforded ample chances for the ambitious to “show their hands”. The regiment lost in all 32 on the 6th and 2 on the 7th. We have been under fire several different days but have been very fortunate… I never saw the 17th in so good spirits. We had a running and most successful fight for 5 miles in the line of battle. Our second charge was upon the line of Rebel pits under very heavy fire. The last charge was upon the Rebel wagon trains under heavy artillery and musketry fire continued. The Rebs ran like sheep and many who would not surrender but tried to escape were shot down without mercy… It seems to me that I am bulletproof although I must confess that I did not lack much from getting hit several times.” Mattocks’ humble description of his heroism on April 6th was later rewarded by the Congressional Medal of Honor, where the citation stated "Maj. Mattocks displayed extraordinary gallantry in leading a charge of his regiment". After the war Mattocks graduated from Harvard Law School in 1867 & became a Col. in the Maine militia, commanding all state forces. During the Spanish-American war, Mattocks commanded the 1st Maine as Brig. Gen. of Volunteers. CONDITION: letters & covers are generally very good to fine w/ some exceptions, especially covers that have had stamps removed, reductions & soiling. (02-14030-1/JS). $1,500-2,000.

141ST NEW YORK. There are 75 wartime letters plus misc. family documents of the Walker family. There are 60 soldier letters written by Marcus Walker to his parents & about 15 letters written to Marcus Walker from his family, friends & soldiers in the field, all war dated. Letters range from Oct. 1861 to late 1864. About half of the letters are from the Atlanta & Savannah campaign. During Atlanta Campaign, Walker is detailed to the ambulance corps., where he stays the rest of the war, so letters written to him in 1864 are addressed “1st Brigade, Ambulance Corps., 1st Division/20th AC”. Most letters retain their envelopes & there are several w/ patriotic stationary & covers. Marcus Walker entered service Sept. 19th 1862 into Company E 141st New York & mustered out Jun. 8th 1865. CONDITION: good to very good overall. (02-14030-3/JS). $1,500-2,000.

8” x 6” Oval tinted tintype in ornate carved wood frame which measures about 17” x 14” shows seated young soldier w/ rifle & saber bayonet holding a revolver & wearing a canteen on sling over shoulder. His uniform is tinted green, his long red & white fez has red tassel. CONDITION: good to very good overall, image has several light creases & a couple chips. Surface of image has light abrasions; details to face are very good. Carved wood frame retains much of its black paint w/ some chipping & scuffs to high points. (02-13585/JS). $800-1,200.

1) 8 Civil War letters & covers from John Lineken Company K, 20th Maine from Jan. 1863 to Feb. 1864. There are several other Lineken letters included. Private Lineken had his leg amputated after Battle of the Wilderness, May 1864 & later died from his wounds. 2) Manuscript list of Company B, 19th Maine volunteers Aug. 25th 1862 Bath, ME. 19x9". Lists 79 soldiers. 3) 14x10" Leather bound ledger of Col. Mark F. Wentworth, 27th Maine Volunteers. 17 of the 20 pages are filled in w/ various orders. Oct. 3rd 1862, May 13th 1863. 4) 2 Photograph albums w/ CDVs or tin types of 4 identified soldiers from the 8th Maine & 10 copies of wartime letters of Edward Gordon 9th Maine Infantry. 5) Accompanying these albums is a 1/6 plate tin type of 4 Maine soldiers, 1 wearing VMM buckle. The seated Sgt. is holding an NCO sword, probably 8th ME. 6) There is also a set of transcriptions of wartime letters from Ferdinand W. Merril, who was in Company H, 6th Maine. 7) There is a blue cloth covered canteen w/ cotton sling w/ pasted label “CANTEEN CARRIED BY CORP. ELANZO. L. FARRAR COMPANY F, 21ST MAINE VOLUNTEERS”. 8) There are also 2 Maine appointments for the 8th ME & the 24th ME & a discharge paper from the 17th Maine. CONDITION: fair to good overall. Images & paper are very good. Canteen missing portions of blue cover. Original strap is frayed & knotted as normally seen. (02-14030-2/JS). $600-800.

1) Approx. 8" x 10" hand -colored albumin photograph of militiaman posed w/ 1840 cavalry saber, fancy headgear w/ Maltese Cross insignia w/ “5” in center. His belt buckle has “RHG” painted on it. CONDITION: appears very good to fine w/ staining to mat, not removed from frame. 2) State of Virginia (West Virginia) military commission signed by Gov. Pierpoint for Capt. Hoffman Atkinson, 1st Regiment of Virginia mounted volunteers, signed May 28, 1862. CONDITION: good to very good overall, printed vellum has 2 folds, good applied embossed seal, all discernible, light soiling. 3) $100 Confederate bond on pink paper showing soldier standing by tree (Criswell 120). CONDITION: very good & complete, though clipped coupons. Frame has broken glass. 4) Confederate Louisiana $1000 bond & 6 Confederate notes (Criswell #s, 41, 42, 44, 66, 67, and 69). The bond is signed by Gov. Thomas Moore in 1862. CONDITION: not examined data from, all appear very good. Frame has broken glass. 5) 32" x 23" Frame, escutcheon, printed & calligraphy, for William Moore, 4th New Jersey volunteer infantry. CONDITION: appears very good overall, not removed from frame. 6) 19" x 23" Frame, Currier & Ives “Soldier’s Memorial” of Company K, 126th Regiment New York volunteers, printed 1862. CONDITION: appears good overall w/ yellowing & staining, not removed from frame. 7) 20" x 24" Frame, printed “Soldier’s Memorial” of battery H, 1st Vermont Artillery, 1864 Major & Knapp lithographers, NY. CONDITION: appears overall good to very good w/ staining, yellowing & sm. cracks in upper left quadrant on edges. Not removed from frame 8) Large 25" x 21" oval frame w/ gesso decoration. Full standing enlisted infantryman w/ pink & watercolor enhancements to image. CONDITION: very good overall, not removed from frame. 9) 15" x 17" Gilded gesso frame w/ about 8" x 10" February 12, 1864 dated document from Chattanooga Tennessee mustering 3 soldiers of the 57th Indiana infantry into veteran volunteer corps. CONDITION: appears very good though not removed from frame. 10) 17" x 8" Document concerning “Leave of Absence” of Capt. Charles S Rice, 7th USCT, dated August 13, 1864. CONDITION: stains horizontally on 2 folds as can be seen in photo, otherwise appears very good. (02-14464/JS). $600-800.

1) 6 Wartime letters from Robert Porter Bush Co. D, 12th New York. Letters date from May to Dec. 1861. 2) Over wartime 20 letters of Charles O. Harrington Co. E, 5th Wisconsin. Letters date from May 1861 to Dec. 1865. There are also prewar & postwar letters in addition. 3) Scotts Tactics 1861 Vol. 3, w/ foldout plates. 4) Brass enlisted shoulder scale. 5) Cavalry bit w/ brass US bosses. 6) Framed New Hampshire Prisoner of War survivor badge of William W. Fish, 11th New Hampshire framed w/ transcription of letter written from Andersonville May 24th 1864. 7) About 30 misc. sons of veterans & other badges, buttons, etc., sword belt circa 1900. CONDITION: fair to good overall. (02-14142/JS). $600-800.

Archivally framed 14 1/4" x 9 1/4" vellum land grant signed January 2, 1830 to Poultney Loughridge for 160 acres in “the territory Northwest of the Ohio & above the mouth of the Kentucky River”. CONDITION: good to very good overall, dark easily discerned ink including classic lg. Andrew Jackson signature. Light foxing & acid burn spots, land office seal is complete & attached. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13841-1/JS). $600-800.

1) Maine Militia orderly book, 40 or 50 pages of entries from 1831-1841, about 13" x 8" full leather bound, empty pages used as scrapbook for newspaper clippings & as a child’s grammar book. 2) Blue wool covered Civil War bull’s-eye canteen, pewter spout w/ maker’s name & soldier's name carved. CONDITION: good to very good overall, heavily soiled w/ several holes. 3) Civil War Enfield angular bayonet. CONDITION: good to very good w/ iron patina. 4) Civil War, angular bayonet w/ locking ring & partial scabbard. CONDITION: good to very good w/ iron patina. 5) Model 1816 angular bayonet stamped “W”. CONDITION: good to very good w/ iron patina & partial scabbard. 6) World War II, M-8 flare gun. CONDITION: very good overall retaining most of its original finish, functional & complete. 7) Brass canteen, about 10" tall oval w/ fluted design, embossed makers mark “MG” on either side of camel. CONDITION: good overall. Also included: 2 powder flasks & 2 shot bags in fair condition, one powder flask missing spout. (02-14186/JS). $400-600.

6TH PLATE TINTYPE OF SOLDIER. 1) This pair of discharges are named to Edward Lacy, serving in Company A of the 53rd Regiment of Indiana Infantry. The first discharge was given at Hebron, Mississippi in March 1864. The second was given at Louisville, Kentucky on the 21st of July 1865. Wooden frame measures 19 1/4" x 13 1/2". CONDITION: discharges are somewhat discolored & stained w/ edge & crease wear. Frame shows moderate wear. (02-13930/BF). 2) This unframed image shows a bearded, rosy cheeked soldier that appears to have an oil cloth kepi on along w/ an artillery shell jacket. Standard enlisted trousers. An interesting note is that the soldier is wearing 3 rings. CONDITION: there are minor abrasions to the image & some chipping to the extreme edges. Image remains clear & crisp. (02-13932/BF). $150-300.

One example of each of the 2 most popular Civil War era pistol flasks. One w/ eagle w/ raised wings over pair of crossed pistols w/ 13 stars & the other a drooped wing eagle embossed on both sides w/ pistol in claws. CONDITION: good to very good overall. Flasks measure about 4-4 1/2" each including spouts. Slight denting, uncleaned w/ patina. (02-14126/JS). $300-400.

SIZE REVOLVER HOLSTERS. This lot consists of 6 Civil War era holsters that will hold Navy sized or 6" bbl. pocket & another 6 holsters that will hold smaller revolvers. CONDITION: holsters overall are good, several are very good, a couple are poor to fair, but all are good for displaying appropriate fitting revolvers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (02-14704/JS). $600-800.

This grouping consists of 2 regulation US holsters, both in poor condition & 5 military style flap holsters that any of which could be Confederate. CONDITION: fair to good overall, though as noted 2 Union holsters are poor, have reductions & are missing closures. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (02-14703/JS). $600-800.

A scarce example of the 1912 experimental accoutrement set for the cavalry utilizing the cotton canvas ammo belt w/ attached carbine securing ring together w/ the leather carbine boot/bucket. Canvas belt has 9 pouches for 30 cal. 03 Springfield ammunition & a double pocket pouch for 45 Auto clips. The ring attachment allows securing of the rifle & the leather strap attaches to the trigger guard to prevent loss of the rifle during a gallop. The ring works in conjunction w/ the boot/bucket to effectively secure the rifle. Boot marked, “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL 1918 O.H.W.”. Belt marked, “RUSSELL JUNE 1918”. CONDITION: belt shows light wear & minor staining. Boot/bucket shows expected scuffs & scrapes but remains solid. (02-13688 /BF). $400-600.

FAMILY OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR MAJOR GENERAL AMOS HALL. The Frederick Clark Hall Gold and Enamel Order of the Cincinnati, made by Bailey, Banks and Biddle. 1 5/8" x 1 5/16", Finely chased gold in the form of an eagle facing left, wings spread & down swept, its head w/ in a circular laurel wreath highlighted w/ green enamel leaves, the white enameled tail feathers flanked by green enamel leaves, the eye enameled red. Eagle's breast has oval medallion; the motto w/ in a white enamel border that reads Societas Cincinnatorum Instituta AD 1783, w/ in the border, the senators present Cincinnatus w/ the sword, his wife & cottage behind him against a lapis enamel sky. Reverse: Cincinnatus at his plow w/ angel above & a village in the distance against a sky of lapis enamel. Gold suspension ring attaches blue & white silk ribbon. Frederick Clark Hall (1813-1900) was admitted to the Connecticut Chapter of Society of the Cincinnati in 1893. He joined under the rule of 1854, based on his great grandfather Major General Amos Hall admission in 1784, Amos Hall’s father Stephen Hall (1739-1783) was an officer in the 7th Connecticut, which by right admitted Amos Hall to the society even though he was only a fifer & enlisted man during the Revolution. Amos was major general during the War of 1812. This Order of Cincinnati medallion had design update & were made by Tiffany of New York and Bailey, Banks and Biddle of Boston. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: accompanying the gold medallion is a memorial snuff box to George Washington, 18th century scissors & “2 DWTS” weight for a hand scale, owned by Gen. Amos Hall. Also accompanied w/ this is correspondence concerning this medal w/ the Society of Cincinnati’s headquarters in Washington DC. CONDITION: fine overall, no discernible chipping to enamel, ribbon frayed on edges. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13790/JS). $3,000-5,000.

NORTH BRIDGE” CONCORD FIGHT APRIL 19, 1775. This 34" mid 19th century walking stick has contemporary script inscription on its silvered band: “A piece of the / Old North Bridge / Scene of the Concord fight / April 19, 1775 / presented by John S Keyes”. Walking stick is in the fashion seen early to mid 19th century w/ German silver eyelet near its ivory knob for lanyard. By the time of the Civil War lanyard eyelets are rarely seen as fashions changed. John Sheppard Keyes (1827-1908) was from an influential Concord family highly involved in preservation of the Concord battlefield. Keyes owned the Jones house on Monument Avenue now known as the “Bullet Hole House”, preserved; it is now part of the Minute Man National Historic Site. Reading his papers concerning his preserving the actual timbers in the house, there is little doubt that if anyone w/ access to original wood from the old North Bridge which was actually torn down & relocated before 1800, he did. The Keyes family papers including those of his father John Keyes (1787-1844) are housed in the Concord public library. CONDITION: very good overall, walking stick has seen use as the original tacked on tip is missing & several cracks at that tip have old remnants of a wrapped string repair along w/ a couple tacks holding an old cracked sliver in place. About 80% of the original painted surface is intact w/ craquelure & numerous old chips. The bulbous antique ivory knob appears carved from whale’s tooth w/ several sm. age cracks. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13835/JS). $2,000-3,000.

1) 7 1/2" x 4 1/2" framed contemporary engraving, 1751 “View of the Fall of Niagara”. 2) 13 1/2" x 9 1/2" framed “Map of America… Principal Seat of War 1756”. 3) 9 1/4" x 7" archivally framed “View of Niagara Fort, taken by Sir William Johnson, on 25 July 1859”. 4) 10"x 6" framed 1760 “South View of Oswego, on Lake Ontario, in North America”. 5) 8 1/4" x 5" copy “London Magazine for March 1757” 50 pages, war news & 3 full page plates of English & French positions of naval vessels during battle of Minorca. 6) 1777 Receipt signed by Captain Amaziah Wright for cash to pay his company in 4th Battalion Connecticut line. Reverse side is signed by Oliver Ellsworth delegate to the Continental Congress authorizing payment. Also signed by Jesse Root, Adjutant General of the Connecticut line. 7) July 28, 1814 invoice for gun repairs made, Maj. George Dearth-inspector, 2nd brigade, 13th division of the Pennsylvania Militia. 13" x 8". 8) 23 1/2" x 17 1/2" “Grand Union” commemorative wool bunting flag. Red & white bars are hand sewn directly onto light weight single ply blue bunting, hand stitched edges top & bottom, right & left edges have selvedge finish. CONDITION: good to very good overall, framed items were not removed but visible areas had no problems. #7 Has gun repair invoice & is foxed w/ acid burn along folds w/ cracking. # 8 Flag has one approx. 2" hole in center of one white bar & scattered sm. losses elsewhere. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13839, 02-13841-2/JS). $800-1,200.

7" Overall. This exact knife is shown on full page 68 of Madison Grant’s The Knife in Homespun America. Mr. Grant describes this knife “Beautiful example of a dagger composed of the remnant of the sword blade", faceted bone grip w/ flaring pommel & brass quillons. The piece was made at the Roxbury camps just outside of Boston, Massachusetts prior to the start of the revolution. Soldiers frequently utilized their spare time in making knives, powder horns & other accoutrements. The markings of the facets of the handle are as follows: "ROXBURY CAMPS NOV 1775 / IF I DO LOSE AND YOU DO FIND / GIVE IT TO ME FOR IT IS MINE / ASHELL CORNWELL HIS". The blade retains the makers mark near the cross guard, Harvey 1730. The guard, reduced in size bears a mark in cartouche. The grip is crosshatched as well as inscribed. CONDITION: very good overall, blade has iron patina w/ pitting. The bone grip is in wonderful condition w/ honey color & looks too good for its purported age of over 250 years. We make no warranty as to authenticity, though our opinion differs w/ at least one authority, sold w/ out reserve. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13831-2/JS). $2,000-3,000.

1) Revolutionary war era brass handled folding knife, 3 1/2" blade, “IP” engraved decoration on each handle, “IP” also stamped on blade. Condition: fair, well used blade has been sharpened a lot & lost original form, knife missing 2nd blade. 2) 19th century bone gripped pruning folder. CONDITION: fair 3" blade heavily worn from sharpening, reductions in grip. 3) “Penny knife”, 3" blade stamped “AT” & “FINIEX-AUSTRIA”, turned wood handle colored red. CONDITION: very good to fine. 4) “Penny knife” 2 1/2" blade stamped w/ trademark of an ax, turned wood handle. CONDITION: very good overall. 5) Coir folder w/ Spike, indiscernible maker’s mark on 3" blade. CONDITION: good iron patina to Spike & blade w/ pitting. 6) Mediterranean or Spanish folder w/ curved silver grips, 3 1/2" blade. CONDITION: good. 7) Mediterranean or Spanish folder, carved horn grip, brass escutcheons & brass tipped, notched 3 1/2" blade w/ makers mark. CONDITION: good to very good. 8) Mediterranean or Spanish folder, about 4" unmarked blade w/ carved wood grip. CONDITION: good to very good, blade has iron patina and pitting. 9) Small 2 1/2" faux MOP slabs, Camillus made George Washington commemorative pocketknife. CONDITION: good overall, markings are weak. 10) Dagger, 12" overall, 8" blade, contemporary Scrimshaw blade. CONDITION very good overall. 11) Dagger, 10" overall, 6" blade, molded horn grip w/ British military motifs. CONDITION: good overall, blade has pitting. 12) Dagger, 14 1/2" overall, 10 1/2" blade. CONDITION: iron blade & guard have dark iron patina. Wood grip is more recent carved addition. 13) Dagger w/ crown horn grip, 16" overall, 13 1/2" blade, tooled leather scabbard w/ brass tip. Condition: very good overall. 14) Wood handled straight razor, marked “CAST STEEL”. CONDITION: fair Blade has dark patina & sharpening. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13831-3/JS). $600-800.

1) 21" Overall. 16 1/2" blade, 1 1/8" wide, indiscernible engraved letter & number on socket. 2) 16 3/4" Overall. 13 1/2" blade, 1 1/8" wide, blade marked “S&G Harvey”, “2” & “W.B”. 3) 19 1/2" Overall. 15" blade, 1 1/8" wide, blade marked “S. DAWES”, socket engraved “18”. 4) Bayonet converted to scythe-like tool w/ lg. indiscernible cartouche forward of ricasso. CONDITION: good overall, iron patina & pitting especially on #4 which is converted to a tool. #1 Has a hole drilled on top socket. #2 Has braised seam on top of socket. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13818/JS). $600-800.

BAYONET. 17" Overall. 13" Blade, 1 1/16" wide w/ 3/8" high letters in surcharge. Revolutionary war & federal era surcharged bayonets are quite rare. This is an honest example w/ rich patina. CONDITION: good to very good overall, a couple sm. light bends on either flange, about 1" crack in socket. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13791/JS). $800-1,200.

2 Unusual molds w/ each arm cast "TRYON / 2". 1 Mold has 2 different lengths of elongated projectiles & is also stamped "R.H. FEHR". The other mold is for a ball & elongated picket style projectile. CONDITION: very good overall w/ mixed mustard patinas, discernable markings. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Dan Poppen. (02-13447-11/JS). $600-900.

Overall length: 84". Width of head: 6 1/2". A simple forged spontoon w/ an 8 1/2" blade & a straight spike on 1 side & a curved down spike on the other. Conical base w/ 2 nails attaching the head to the shaft. Shaft may be original but is likely an early replacement. CONDITION: iron has a deep, dark rich patina. Blade has a few very tiny nicks to the edge. Haft has no breaks. (02-14601/BF). $400-600.

THREE 18th-19th CENTURY FIFES. 3 Revolutionary War era whistles, one horn, one wood, one pewter (similar examples in Neumann & Kravic, Collectors Guide to the Revolutionary War). 3 fifes, one 20th century aluminum, one early wood, one early plated brass w/ gutta percha collar w/ attached Civil War era patented ‘cheater’. CONDITION: whistles are all very good to fine overall, the carved horn whistle has a crack in the mouthpiece. The aluminum fife missing wrapped ends, the wood fife missing one brass end & has cord repair to crack. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13835-2/JS). $500-700.

This wallet has a penned inscription that reads, “Jonathan Allen’s pocket Book - Presented to Margaret A Allen by F. Allen”. There is a pasted in paper tag w/ an early ink inscription that reads, “Jonathan Allen Born in Chilmark, Martha’s Vineyard. Sept 2. 1734. Died in Chilmark 1784. Took his degree from Harvard College 1757. He became a lawyer, as was also his father, John Allen. Jonathan Allen was the father of Frederic Allen.”. There is a printed card pasted in the wallet that reads similarly to above that is dated 1868. Leather wallet is brown in color & measures approx. 7 1/8" x 5" closed. There are several compartments for holding bank notes & papers. A partial label on the inside reads, “William Bibby, _ _ _er, at the Black Cap, _ _fenwick, Liverpool”. CONDITION: exceptionally solid for its age. There are minor separations & some scuffs to the leather. (02-13956/BF). $200-300.

PHOTOGRAPHS. George Washington Storer (1789-1864) was a lifelong US Naval Officer serving on board many vessels including USS Constitution, USS Constellation, USS Congress & USS Independence. Much of his official Naval correspondence & ephemera was maintained by his family for many years & much has been donated to various institutions & sold by various descendants who inherited portions. This group along w/ the previous lot, Jacob Storer’s Lt. Col.’s coat, was part of this archive. Included in this grouping is a manuscript copy of admiral Storer’s 1864 last will & testimony, which states he wanted his important papers preserved by his son Jacob. Included in this grouping are a pair of oval folio albumen portraits of Admiral Storer & his wife. The images measure 12x9" in mats. There is a lg. framed oval image about 8x6" showing a full standing view of a company grade officer, signed “G. Greiling / Artist / Detroit”, no doubt part of the Storer family. There are additional photographs of his granddaughter Faith, 2 pictures of daughter Mary Washington (Mrs. Albert Jones), son Jacob, 2 pictures of Naval Officer Lt. D. Taylor, 2 images of Reverend Joseph Blaier Breed, unidentified images, several antebellum family letters, numerous newspaper clippings. Also included is a wonderful homemade child’s one-piece jumper which is antebellum or earlier, made w/ several different cotton & silk components. This jumper had at one time about 10 buttons, which are all removed. CONDITION: photographs are overall very good, a few damaged as seen in photos, the lg. albumens of Admiral & Mrs. Storer & unidentified soldier are very good to fine. Good contrast, light acid burn. (02-14735/JS). $850-1,250.

BADGE, GAR MEDAL, RIBBONS, LETTERS & MORE. A fine archive of material from a Nathaniel F. Winslow, Jr., a member of the First Rhode Island Detached Militia including his rare Bull Run badge. The badge consists of a top bar that reads, “BULL RUN JULY 21, 1861”, a blue ribbon & shield shaped badge w/ the Rhode Island seal, crossed rifle & cannon & the “F.R.I.D.M.”. / GAR membership badge w/ issue envelope that reads, “GRAND ARMY BADGE, OF CAPTURED CANNON METAL DESIGN PATENTED”. / 2 First Rhode Island D.M. veterans ribbons. / Prescott Dept. of R.I. GAR. ribbon. / Dept. of Mass Post 15. John A. Andrew pictorial ribbon. / Book titled, “The Campaign of the First Rhode Island Regiment in the Spring and Summer of 1861”, published in Providence in 1862. The first page of the book is inscribed “Nathaniel F. Winslow Jr.”. / Approx. 20-25 letters written during the war most of which were sent in patriotic envelopes. Letters have newsy content mentioning several Civil War notables & places. / Lg. group of post Civil War letters & documents relating to military service & civilian life. This is a fine group that has been preserved together for many years & deserves more research. CONDITION: Bull Run medal shows light wear but the ribbon is a bit tattered. GAR medal has some fading to the ribbon. Ribbons show light wear. Book is missing its cover & binding. Letters are in a good hand & easily read. (02-14765/BF). $800-1,200.

BAY COLONY MILITARY APPOINTMENT. Lieut. Joseph Hascall Revolutionary War Military Appointment Document signed June 4, 1776 by over a dozen notable Revolutionary War figures including John Winthrop, Benjamin Lincoln, & Francis Dana. Partially printed single sheet 16" x 13", w/ the rarely seen complete 1775 Massachusetts Revolutionary War seal showing a Minuteman w/ a sword in his right hand & the Magna Carta in his left affixed to upper left corner. General Benjamin Lincoln second-in-command after George Washington accepted the surrender of British forces at Yorktown which ended the Revolutionary war. CONDITION: good to very good overall, minor reductions unaffecting text at folds, two taped repairs on verso affect only the signature of Thomas Cushing. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13841-3/JS). $700-900.

CORNELIUS ATTWOOD TO BREVET LT. COLONEL. 18.5" x 14.4" Vellum printed commission w/ War Department attached seal, signed in facsimile by President Andrew Johnson & Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Docketed & signed by Assistant adjutant general E. D. Townsend, May 25, 1866. Cornelius Attwood has fine war record in the 25th Massachusetts, serving from April 1861 till being badly wounded at the battle of Cold Harbor in June 1864. Major Attwood would be discharged a few months later & later rewarded w/ this brevet for “gallant & meritorious service during the war”. CONDITION: fair to good overall printed document & signatures easily discerned though filled in ink inscriptions very-light, & harder to read. Several small insect holes, foxing. (02-14514/JS). $200-300.

Overall length: 102 3/4". Each end of this long dbl. headed naval pike has an 8" blade w/ a raised medial ridge. The overall length of the blade, base & ears is 34 1/4" on 1 side & 27 1/4" on the other side, due to the fact that the ears on both pike heads are not of equal length. The long ear has 6 screws & the shorter ear has 4 screws. The wooden shaft has an early coat of black paint covering its entirety. CONDITION: pike heads have a dark, early patina. Paint on the wooden shaft is approx. 90%. The long ear on both pike heads has 3 extra holes, possibly for an attachment or adornment. (02-14603/BF). $400-600.

Overall length of the head: 26 1/4" including the blade, base & ears. An extremely early pike w/ an armorer’s mark on 1 facet of the 4 sided blade. The ears measure 18" & each have 5 attachment holes. The pike is currently attached to a modern haft for display purposes. CONDITION: pike head has a medium gray patina. The armorer’s mark remains quite clear. (02-14602/BF). $300-500.

Overall length: 95 1/2". A nice example of a standard US Navy boarding pike w/ an 11", 4 sided blade. Blade base & ears measure 20 1/2". CONDITION: head shows the remains of black paint mixed w/ a dark patina. The haft has a wonderful deep, rich, early look w/ darkening to the finish. Extreme tip needs to be repointed. (02-14604/BF). $400-600.

1) Overall length: 96 1/4". An interesting example of a pike head or possibly a whaling lance. The head is 10 7/8" x 2". It has an elliptical flat blade & conical base that is secured w/ 3 screws to a modern haft. 1 Flat of the blade marked, “L H WATTS NEW YORK”. Lewis H. Watts was a tool maker in NY from about 1843-1855. CONDITION: head has a deep, dark, rich early patina. Haft has been darkened for display purposes. 2) Overall length: 95 1/2". A rare US M1816 marked Navy boarding pike. Pike head measures 16 3/4" long. 4 Sided blade is approx. 6 1/2" long. 1 Facet of the blade marked, “U.S”. Another facet marked, “N.Y.W” & a third facet has a partial inspector’s mark which appears to be “I.T”. Oak haft painted white over a coat of red paint. There is a round knob at the end of the haft. CONDITION: head has a dark gray patina. Markings are generally quite clear. Haft has about 35% paint. (02-14237/BF). $600-900.

GUN. Cal. 1 1/2" bore. NSN. Bbl. 14 7/8”. A very interesting ship board line throwing gun used to throw lines ashore or to other ships. This type of gun was used beginning around 1840. Brass bbl. has an engraved mark at the top that reads, “Evans & Low’s Patent No. 21”. Percussion lock. Iron trigger guard & buttplate. Stock has a checkered wrist & finger rails in the forestock. CONDITION: bbl. has a deep ancient patina. There is a slight dent at the side of the muzzle & the rear sight is missing. Lock holds both full & half cock. Stock shows normal wear & tear w/ a tiny piece missing at the base of the butt. (01-17436/BF). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

1) NO. 1 1/2 TOP BREAK. Cal. 32 S&W. S# 74431. Bbl. 3 1/2" w/ rib, semi circular pinned blade front sight & V notch rear sight. 5 Shot fluted cyl. Blue finished spur trigger action. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber bird's head grips. Mfg. 1878-1892. CONDITION: cleaned gray metal showing scattered pitting. Grips show wear, left panel is chipped at butt. Dark lightly pitted bore. Cyl. does not rotate when action is cycled. (01-18018/DS). 2) NO. 1 1/2 NEW MODEL SECOND ISSUE TIP UP. Cal. 32 RF. S# 114509. Bbl. 3 1/2" w/ rib having semi circular front sight. 5 Shot fluted cyl. Nickel finished action w/ spur trigger. 2 Piece rosewood bird's head grips. Mfg. 1868-1875. CONDITION: 50% nickel blending w/ scattered corrosion & light pitting. Grips have worn & peeling finish w/ dents at butt. Dark pitted bore. Action cycles properly, bbl. is loose at hinge. (01-18020/DS). 3) NO. 1 SECOND ISSUE TIP UP. Cal. 22 RF. S# 34077. Bbl. 3 1/8" oct. w/ rib & German silver semi circular front sight. 7 Shot rnd. cyl. Blue finished bbl. & cyl. w/ silvered finished brass spur trigger frame. 2 Piece rosewood grips. 117,000 Second Issue revolvers mfg. 1860-1868. CONDITION: bbl. & cyl. finish have faded to gray showing light pitting. Frame retains 70% silver finish having acquired a dark tarnish. Grips show moderate wear. Lightly pitted bore. Sound mechanics. (01-18022/DS). 4) NO. 1 SECOND ISSUE TIP UP. Cal. 22 RF. S# 41117. Bbl. 3 1/8" oct. w/ rib & semi circular front sight. 7 Shot rnd. cyl. Spur trigger brass action. Full nickel finish. 2 Piece checkered rosewood grips. CONDITION: 60% nickel blending w/ areas of very light pitting. Grips show moderate wear. Dark lightly pitted bore. Sound mechanics. (01-18023/DS). 5) NO. 1 SECOND ISSUE TIP UP. Cal. 22 RF. S# 35789. Bbl. 3 1/8" oct. w/ rib & semi circular front sight. 7 Shot rnd. cyl. Blued bbl. & cyl. Silvered finished spur trigger brass action. 2 Piece checkered rosewood grips. CONDITION: bbl. & cyl. retain traces of fading blue blending w/ light pitting. Action retains 70% silver finished having acquired a dark tarnish. Grips show moderate wear w/ areas of peeling finish. Left panel has hairline crack at butt. Bore shows some light pitting. Action cycles properly. Bbl. is loose at hinge. (01-18124/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $900-1,300.

Cal. 36. NSN. Bbl. 3 7/8" oct. w/ bead front sight. 6 Shot rnd. rebated cyl. w/ Birmingham proofs. Rnd. boxlock action w/ center mounted bar hammer. Action,. grip straps, hammer, trigger guard & trapdoor buttcap have floral engraved highlights w/ fancy borders. Blued bbl. & cyl. w/ case colored action. 2 Piece checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: bbl. retains 60% blue showing fading, scratches & spots of corrosion. Cyl. retains 40% dull blue fading to gray. Action retains traces of case colors w/ balance fading to mottled gray brown. Grips show light wear. Sound mechanics. Bore retains intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18783/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 32 RF. NSN. Bbl. 3 1/8" oct. w/ bead front sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. Spur trigger action w/ blued hammer, cyl. & fittings. Frame, grip strap & integral bbl. have a full gold plated finish. Hand engraving consists of foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds, sides of frame w/ complementary scroll on background & plate at bottom of 2 piece ivory grips. Borderline engraving extends along the top & forward portions of the frame & to the muzzle end of the bbl. cyl. & bbl. Have Birmingham proof marks. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period display box of fancy walnut w/ blue velour & compartmentalized interior. Case lid has a circular brass plate. Case contains cleaning & ejector rod, silver finished oil bottle, along w/ 18 rds. of 32 Short RF ammo in the wood block & 1 rd. ball in the case compartments. CONDITION: brass action retains over 30% gold finish. Cyl. has faded to gray showing light pitting. Hammer retains 50% fire blue. Grips have obtained a yellow patina w/ age, right panel has sm. chip at frame & left panel has sm. crack at toe. Cyl. does not rotate when action is cycled. Bore is dark retaining deep strong rifling. (01-17964/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 56. NSN. 14" Overall. Bbl. 8 7/8" oct. to rnd. cannon muzzle brass w/ wedding ring transition. Engraved brass mts. w/ classic Halbach eagle design in buttcap. Walnut stock w/ molded design around bbl. tang. CONDITION: fine overall. Mechanically fine w/ smooth bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17768/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

FLINTLOCK COMMEMORATIVE PISTOLS. ALL: cal. 58. Bbls. 8" smooth bores, brass w/ flared muzzle & faceted rear transitions. Top flat marked "LONDON" surrounded by foliate engraving that continues to top tangs. Bright finished "HAWKINS" marked locks w/ manual safeties. Pin fastened walnut stocks w/ moldered borders around lock, sideplate & tang areas having relief carved clam shell behind top tangs. Silver finished fittings consist of grotesque mask buttcaps, fancy clam shell finial engraved trigger guards, pierced patriotic themed side plates, wrist plates, thimbles & single faceted pipes. Rosewood tipped hardwood ramrods. Limited edition of 975 mfg. in 1976, the 200th year of American Liberty. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: walnut case w/ red velour fitted interior. Lid has leather inset marked 'THE GEORGE WASHINGTON / SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS". Case shows handling marks & tape residue. CONDITION: both brass bbls. & locks have good polish. Stocks show sm. spots of lifting finish. Silver finished buttcaps, trigger guards & thimbles show spots of light corrosion. Very good smooth bores. 1) S# 867a. 2) S# 867b. (01-18785 (2) /DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

1) IAZARI COMINAZ MIQUELET. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 12 1/2" oct. w/ makers name on top flat. Engraved iron lock & hammer. Hardwood stock w/ incise carving & fancy borders along bbl. channel, ramrod channel & around trigger guard. Metal butt cap, trigger guard, thimble, sideplate, tang plate & upper wrist plate are highly ornate w/ deep relief engraving, lower wrist plate is missing. Bbl. is held by 2 metal bands w/ matching deep relief engraving. Fluted iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal parts are acquiring a mottled brown patina. Stock has worn appearance w/ long chips missing along bbl. channel. Lock is stuck in cocked position. Dark bore w/ areas of deep pitting. (01-17395/DS). 2) TRADITIONS KENTUCKY PERC. Cal. 50. S# 327900. Bbl. 9 7/8" oct. w/ brass blade front sight & fixed U notch rear. Engraved case colored lock & hammer. Plain trigger. Rnd. butt hardwood stock w/ brass fitting. Brass tipped hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. retains blue in protected areas w/ balance of clean to gray showing corrosion. Lock & hammer have good case colors showing some rust, stocks show handling marks. Rusty pitted bore. (01-17396/DS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $350-600.

Cal. 70. NSN. Bbl. 13" rnd. w/ 4 proofs on octagonal breech end, which also has some scroll engraving. Miquelet lock is of fairly good quality. Walnut stock is mounted w/ heavy cast German silver furniture w/ very high relief cast in scroll. This pistol appears to indeed be old & heavily used, not made for the tourist trade. CONDITION: fair overall. Metal parts w/ old dark brown patina. Wood missing pieces in front of lock & around grip cap. Furniture good, deeply toned. Trigger guard missing. There is a sheet brass repair to wood at lower front of lock. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Richard Willman. (01-18792/MGM). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

1) Cal. about 58. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/2" oct. to rnd. w/ faceted transition. Unmarked bbl. has engraved border at muzzle. Unmarked lock w/ brass hammer & frizzen plates having scroll & borderline engraving. Walnut stock is fastened by a 3/4" brass band at tip w/ borderline engraving & 3" band around forearm w/ hand punched ornamentation. Stock features a ornate engraved brass buttcap w/ lg. pierced brass inlay along top of grip. Center of piercing has diamond shaped pearl inlay. Additional brass ornamentation consist of 9 concentric brass swirls along w/ straight & wavy brass wire inlay borders. Lower portions of stock have hand stamped sunburst ornamentation. Right side of stock has iron belt hook. CONDITION: metal parts have acquired a light patina appearance w/ areas of very light pitting. Stock has age darkened appearance showing handling marks. Lock is not releasing properly. Dark lightly pitted bore. 2) Cal. about 54. NSN. Bbl. 9" oct. to rnd. w/ faceted transition & muzzle marking. Bbl. & iron lock are unmarked. Lock has brass hammer & frizzen plates w/ generous coverage of scroll engraving. Stock is fastened by a 7/8" band at tip & a 3" brass band around the forearm. Both bands have hand stamped ornamentation. Stock features an engraved brass buttcap w/ elliptical brass inlay along the back of wrist bordered by concentric swirls along w/ straight line & curved brass wire inlays. Left side of stock has an iron belt hook. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to a brown patina. Stock has age darkened appearance showing handling marks w/ a sm. chip behind lock plate. Hammer will not hold in cocked position. Dark lightly pitted bore. (01-17988 (2)/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,800-2,800.

1) UNMARKED SINGLE SHOT. Cal. 31. S# 27. Bbl. 2 1/8" w/ smooth bore. Iron frame w/ center mounted hammer & spur trigger. 2 Piece bag type walnut grips. CONDITION: cleaned gray metal showing spots of pitting & sm. dents. Hammer shows evidence of welded repair. Modern replacement nipple. Action has light spring tension. Grips show wear & handling marks w/ replacement screw. Good bore showing sm. spots of pitting. (01-18025/DS). 2) BELGIUM BOXLOCK SXS. Cal. 40. NSN. Bbls. 2 3/4" of twist steel screw type. Boxlock action w/ center mounted hammers having simple floral engraving. 1 Piece checkered walnut bag type grip w/ German silver diamond inlay at top of wrist. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to a mottled gray brown showing scattered spots of light pitting. Grips show wear w/ sm. chips & cracks around action. Functioning action. Dark pitted bores. (01-18062/DS). 3) BELGIUM BOXLOCK SINGLE SHOT KNIFE PISTOL. Cal. 44. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/2" oct. w/ smooth bore. Bottom flat of bbl. fitted w/ a folding knife having 3 1/2" spike. Engraved boxlock action w/ center mounted hammer. 1 Piece bag style grip. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown showing spots of corrosion. Grip is broken & glued. Dark pitted bore. Blade will not fasten in folded position. Sound action. (01-18063/DS). 4) BACON & CO. NORWICH, CT UNDERHAMMER SINGLE SHOT. Cal. 36. S# 22. Bbl. 3 7/8" oct. to rnd. of rifled cast steel w/ brass bead sight. Rnd. body iron action w/ center mounted underhammer. Action has generous coverage of scroll engraving. 2 Piece walnut bag type grips. CONDITION: metal has a mottled gray brown appearance w/ scattered light pitting. Grips have a aged darkened appearance w/ handling marks. Dark pitted bore. Sound action. (01-18064/DS). 5) GERMAN PROOFED SINGLE SHOT. Cal. 38. S# 7. Bbl. 3 1/4" oct. w/ smooth bore. Boxlock action w/ center mounted hammer. 1 Piece bag style hardwood grip. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ surface rust. Grips show wear w/ handling marks & chips around action. Rusty bore. Functioning action. (01-18130/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

1) Cal. 43. NSN. 7 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 2 1/2" screw off rnd. tapered, iron frame marked “WHEELERS”, black powder proofs, engraved panoply of arms, silver wire inset in grip, functional sliding safety. Still has original New Orleans dealer’s tag when purchased in 1946 for $550. 2) Cal 42. NSN. 6 3/4" Overall. Bbl. 2 1/4" screw off brass w/ matching assembly number “2”, brass frame is marked “BASS” & “LONDON” on either side, sliding safety, plain wood grip. 3) Cal. 40. NSN. 6 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 1 3/4" screw on which is probably replaced as it does not align well; though screws on tight for function. Engraved panoply of arms on either side of frame, functioning sliding safety, checkered & brass inlaid wire in grips. CONDITION: all very good overall, mechanically fine w/ clear bores. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17784, 01-17789 & 01-17791/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

PISTOLS. 1) ENGRAVED HC LOMBARD. Cal. 22 RF. NSN. Bbl. 3 1/2" oct. w/ semicircular front sight. Brass spur trigger action. Bbl. pivots to right for loading. Action & bbl. have attractive open scroll hand engraving. 2 Piece rosewood grips. Estimated quantity of less than 1,000 mfg. 1860's. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to gray showing scattered dark spots. Brass shows mellow patina. Grip shows light wear & handling marks. Bore has intact rifling showing spots of pitting. Sound mechanics. (01-18477/DS). 2) MERRIMACK ARMS CO. SOUTHERNER DERRINGER. Cal. 41 RF. S# 1729. Bbl. 2 1/2" oct. w/ semicircular sight. Brass spur trigger action. Bbl. pivots to left for loading. 2 Piece rosewood square butt grips. Estimated quantity 16,500 mfg. 1866-1873. CONDITION: bbl. retains sm. amount of blue fading to a light patina. Brass frame shows mellow mustard patina. Grips show light wear & handling marks. Sound mechanics. Bore retains sound rifling showing sm. spots of light pitting. (01-18485/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

PISTOLS. 1) MANHATTAN BAR HAMMER DA. Cal. 34. S# 63. Bbl. 3" oct. to rnd. of cast steel. Round bodied boxlock action w/ center mounted bar hammer. Left side of hammer marked "MANHATTAN F.A. MFG. CO. / NEW YORK". Action has open pattern foliate scroll engraving. 2 Piece walnut bag type grips. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to a light plum brown patina. Action is fading to gray. Grips show lightly worn finish w/ scattered scratches & marks. Sound mechanics. Bore retains sound rifling showing sm. spots of light pitting. (01-18448/DS). 2) BACON ARMS RING TRIGGER. Cal. 36. NSN. Bbl. 5" oct. to rnd. cast steel of screw type w/ bead front sight. Rnd. boxlock action w/ center mounted hammer & ring trigger. 2 Piece walnut bag type grips. Estimated quantity of 400 mfg. 1852-1858. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing corrosion & light pitting. Grips show wear w/ spots of age darkening & scattered handling marks. Good mechanics. Bore has darkened appearance w/ sm. spots of pitting retaining sound rifling. (01-18451/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $500-800.

1) MODEL 2E. Cal. 30 RF. S# 402. Bbls. 3 1/8" four bbl. cluster. Brass frame w/ spur trigger. Gutta Percha grips, right panel is missing. CONDITION: bbls. have faded to brown. Brass action has mild patina appearance. Left grip panel shows moderate wear. Sound mechanics. Dark pitted bores. (01-17930/DS). 2) MODEL 1A. Cal. 22 RF. S# 5084. Bbls. 2 1/2" four bbl. cluster. Silver finished brass spur trigger action. 2 Piece Gutta Percha grips. CONDITION: bbls. retaining some faded blue in protected areas showing spots of pitting & handling marks. Action retains 50% tarnished silver finish. Grips are loose on frame. Sound mechanics. Bores are pitted w/ worn rifling. (01-17931/DS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 32 RF. S# 1708. Bbls. 3 1/2" four shot fluted cluster w/ semicircular brass front sight. Case colored action w/ spur trigger having circular side plate on left side of frame behind release button. 2 Piece checkered Gutta-Percha grips. CONDITION: 70% lightly faded bbl. blue showing spots of corrosion. Frame retains faint traces of case colors. Grips show light wear. Rotating firing pin assembly is detached from hammer. Bores show scattered spots of light pitting. (01-18450/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

Cal. 36. NSN. Bbls. 2" rnd. that rotate on frame. Rnd. bodied action w/ center mounted single hammer, folding trigger & sliding safety. Action marked "SOUTHALL" on left side & "LONDON" on right. Markings are surrounded by foliate hand engraving that continues to muzzles of bbls. & serpent engraved hammer. 1 Piece bag type walnut grip w/ hand checkering. Back strap has silver oval inlay marked w/ initials "J.G.C.". CONDITION: metal has smooth gray appearance showing sm. spots of light pitting. Grips have age darkened appearance showing mild checkering wear. Sound mechanics, nipple is broken from dry firing. Bores retain strong rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18478/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-750.

. Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 9" w/ "US" & "P" proofs at rear. Converted to percussion w/ drum & nipple. Lock marked "S. NORTH" over eagle flanked by "U" & "S" all over "MIDLtn CONN". Walnut stock is iron mounted & has very light inspectors mark on left side. Iron furniture. Nose cap missing & bbl. held to stock w/ sheet tin replacement. Iron ramrod held to front of bbl. w/ homemade brass eye. CONDITION: fair overall. Metal parts cleaned, are mostly silver gray & there is considerable later rusting at breech end of bbl. Wood is sound w/ numerous marks & dents. Lock works. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Richard Willman. (01-18791/MGM). ANTIQUE. $300-400.

Cal. 41 RF. S# 5913. Bbl. 2 1/2" oct. Brown Manufacturing produced an estimated 16,500 Southerner Derringers between 1866-1873. Bbl. pivots sideways to load. Brass frame s/ spur trigger. 2 Piece walnut grips. Top flat of bbl. marked "SOUTHERNER". Togia is the pictorial language of the Plains indians. Wendell Grangaard of The Guns of History is author of the book “Documenting the Weapons used at the Little Bighorn”. Through his friendship w/ Benjamin Black Elk, Wendell has learned & has been able to document the Togia language. According to Wendell’s translation of the Togia marks, this gun was carried by Chief Little Horse of the Oglala Sioux. On the left grip forward of the attachment screw, Wendell has translated the lightly visible markings to be the signature mark of Little Horse. Togia marking meaning "Little Horse" is found on the left side of the frame above the bbl. release. Chief Little Horse of the Oglala Sioux rode w/ Crazy Horse at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, June 25th 1876. He surrendered w/ Crazy Horse at the Red Cloud Agency at Fort Robinson, Nebraska on May 5th, 1877. Little Horse was present when Crazy Horse was killed & afterwards moved to the forks on White Clay Creek north & west of the Pine ridge. Chief Little Horse rode to the Battle of Wounded Knee, but was too late to stop the carnage. A few days later on December 30th, 1890, he led a small band of Oglala Sioux to the battle of Drexel Mission, which was the last battle of the Indian Wars. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Wendell Grangaard’s translation of the Togia markings along w/ information about Chief Little Horse’s life & the Drexel Mission fight. Also includes copies of 2 photographs of Chief Little Horse & his wife. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to brown w/ general light pitting. Brass shows wear & has acquiring a pleasing dark mustard tarnish. Grips are heavily sanded & refinished showing wear & handling marks. Functioning mechanics. Dark pitted bore. We do not guarantee that this was Little Horse's southern derringer. (01-17974/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

DERRINGER. Cal. 30 RF. NSN. Bbls. 3" four shot cluster that slides forward for loading. Brass frame w/ spur trigger & rotating firing pin. 2 Piece walnut grips. Tipping & Lawden of Birmingham, England produced the 4 bbl. derringers under license from Sharps beginning in 1859. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 8 1/4" x 4 3/4" x 1 7/8" wood box w/ green velour interior. Box contains 12 rds. of 30 RF ammo. CONDITION: very good restored condition. Bbls. retain 98% reblued finish. Cleaned brass is reacquiring sm. spots of tarnish. Grips have very good finish. Bores have very light pitting. Hammer will not hold in cocked position. (01-18473/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-750.

DERRINGER. Cal. 32 RF. S# 17. Bbls. 4" Superposed that pivot downward for loading. Brass frame w/ spur trigger having extractor device & bbl. selector knob on right side. 50% Coverage of vine type foliate scroll factory engraving w/ punch dot backgrounds. Breech end of bbls. have complimenting engraved highlights. 2 Piece ivory grips. Decorative scroll engraving is believed to be standard only on the first 50 pistols. Approx. 3,300 mfg. 1864-1872. CONDITION: bbls. retain over 50% brightly polished blue showing areas of fading & sm. spots of corrosion. Brass frame has a lightly cleaned bright appearance. Both grips have repairs along the grip strap. Crisp mechanics. Bores retain largely intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-17961/DS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.

Cal. 31. S# 235. 10 1/4" Overall. Bbl. 5" rnd. marked "BACON MF'G. CO NORWICH, CONN". Fluted cyl. Engraved frame w/ 2 piece walnut grips. CONDITION: good overall, appears all matching & original. Mechanically fine w/ well defined rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Dan Poppen. (01-17844/JS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

1) WALCH DOUBLE HAMMER 10 SHOT POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. NSN. Bbl. 3 1/4" oct. w/ brass cone style front sight. Rnd. cyl. w/ 5 chambers & 10 nipples designed for superposed loads. Iron frame w/ spur trigger. 2 Piece custom bone grips. Total quantity of 3,000 mfg. by New Haven Arms Company, president & major stockholder was Oliver Winchester. Mfg. concurrent w/ the Henry Rifle 1860-1862. CONDITION: metal has gray appearance w/ general pitting. Action is not functioning & hammers lack spring tension. Grips show wear & handling marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18027/DS). 2) AUSTRIAN 4 BARREL PEPPERBOX DERRINGER. Cal. 7mm RF. S# 2, found on water tables of bbl. & frame. Bbls. 3 1/2" 4 shot cluster w/ blade front sight & fixed V notch rear sight. Iron spur trigger action w/ tasteful vine type foliate scroll engraving. Right side of frame marked "GEKR-MAUKFR / IN WIEN", mfg. in Vienna, Austria. 2 Piece checkered walnut grips w/ iron butt cap & lanyard ring. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 16" x 13" wall display frame w/ blue velour background. CONDITION: metal has brown patina appearance w/ general light pitting. Grips show moderate wear. Dark pitted bores. Firing pin rotates properly. Hammer will not hold in cocked position. (01-18068/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $400-600.

ALL: cal. 22 RF. 1) WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY SA REVOLVER. S# 13417. Bbl. 3 1/4" oct. w/ semicircular sight. 7 Shot fluted cyl. Solid frame spur trigger brass action. Action, cyl. & bbl. have factory engraving consisting of foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds having line & punch dot highlights on bbl. Nickel finish. 2 Piece pearls grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked leather flap holster in fair condition. CONDITION: 30% nickel finish showing wear & light corrosion. Grips are chipped at action. Functioning action. Bore retains intact rifling showing some light pitting. (01-18748/DS). 2) SHARPS NO. 1C 4 BARREL DERRINGER. S# 10254. Bbls. 2 1/2" four shot cluster w/ bead sight. Silver finished brass action w/ spur trigger. 2 Piece walnut grips. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to gray brown patina showing spots of pitting. Action retains 50% silver finish showing some dark tarnish. Grips show wear & handling marks. Functioning action. Pitted bores. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (01-18749/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-900.

Cal. .36. S# 1493. Bbl. 7.5” oct. to rnd. marked on 3 panels “CSA”, “ADDRESS C. H. RIGDON”, & “AUGUSTA GA”. Similar dimensions, but not close to original. CONDITION: very good overall, pitted & cleaned, good action & bore. (01-18319/JS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

1) SHATTUCK. Cal. 32 RF. S# 3505 (under grips). Bbl. 2 5/8" oct. w/ blade sight. 5 Shot fluted cyl. Nickel finished solid frame action. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: 70% nickel showing corrosion & handling marks. Grips show light wear. Hammer spur is broken. Action will not cock & cycle properly. Dark lightly pitted bore. (01-18536/DS). 2) TRUE BLUE. Cal. 32 RF. S# 2487. Bbl. 2 1/2" rnd. w/ semicircular sight. 5 Shot fluted cyl. Nickel finished solid frame action w/ spur trigger. 2 Piece walnut bird's head grips. CONDITION: 60% nickel showing flaking & pitting. Cyl. pin is missing. Grips have dark aged appearance showing scratches & marks. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18537/DS). 3) WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY. Cal. 22 RF. S# 1388. Bbl. 3 1/8" oct. w/ brass blade front sight. Solid frame brass action. 7 Shot rnd. cyl. 2 Piece walnut bird's head grips. CONDITION: metal has gray appearance w/ spots of pitting showing aggressive wire wheel cleaning. Refinished grips. Functioning action. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18538/DS). 4) SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 1/2. Cal. 32 S&W. S# 16845. Bbl. 3" w/ rib & semicircular sight. 5 Shot fluted cyl. Nickel finished spur trigger top break action. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber bird's head grips. CONDITION: 60% nickel. Grips show light wear. Functioning action. Bore retains sound rifling showing some very light pitting. (01-18540/DS). 5) SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 1/2 THIRD MODEL. Cal. 32 RF. S# 96031. Bbl. 3 1/2" w/ rib & semicircular sight. 5 Shot fluted cyl. Nickel finished tip up action w/ spur trigger. 2 Piece walnut bird's head grips. CONDITION: 50% nickel. Grips have oil darkened appearance showing sm. marks. Functioning action. Dark pitted bore w/ worn rifling. (01-18625/DS). 6) DEFIANCE. Cal. 22 RF. S# 5099 (under grips). Bbl. 2 1/8" rnd. w/ semicircular sight. 7 Shot rnd. cyl. Nickel finished solid frame action. 2 Piece rosewood bird's head grips. CONDITION: 60% nickel. Grips show light wear & handling marks. Action is bound up & will not cycle. Pitted bore. (01-18698/DS). 7) US ARMS CO. NO. 30. Cal. 32 RF. S# 0559. Bbl. 2 1/2" oct. w/ semicircular sight. 5 Shot cyl. Nickel finished solid frame action. 2 Piece rosewood grips. CONDITION: 70% nickel showing spots of pitting & corrosion. Grips show light wear & handling marks. Action binds & does not function. Pitted bore. (01-18699/DS) 8) DEFENDER 89. Cal. 32 RF. S# 396 (under grips). Bbl. 2 1/2" rnd. w/ blade front sight. 5 Shot rnd. cyl. Solid frame action. 2 Piece walnut bird's head grips. CONDITION: action has gray appearance w/ pitting from vigorous wire wheel cleaning. Grips show wear & handling marks. Cyl. does not rotate when action is cycled. Lightly pitted bore. (01-18700/DS). 9) HOPKINS & ALLEN DICTATOR. Cal. 32 RF. S# 8660. Bbl. 2 3/4" rnd. w/ blade sight. 5 Shot rnd. cyl. Nickel finished solid frame action. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: 80% nickel showing spots of corrosion. Cyl. pin has wrench damage. Grips show light wear. Functioning action. Bore retains good rifling. (01-18701/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

CONVERSION CARBINES. ALL: cal. 75. NSN. 1) Bbl. 14 1/2" rnd. w/ rifled bore & blade front sight. Top of bbl. is marked "BERDIFRUWITH". Bolster style conversion from tube lock. Band fastened cheekpiece walnut stock w/ iron buttplate, finger curl trigger guard & combination side plate & saddle ring bar on left side. Saddle ring & ramrod are not present. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ spots of light pitting. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks having sm. cracks in tang & side plate areas. Nipple is filed off flat w/ bolster. Dark pitted bore retaining deep rifling. 2) Bbl. 14 1/2" w/ blade front sight. Belgium cone type conversion from tube lock. Band fastened cheekpiece walnut stock w/ iron buttplate, finger curl trigger guard & combination sideplate, saddle ring bar w/ dbl. rings attached. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing tarnish w/ pitting that becomes heavy in breech area. Stock has a worn appearance w/ added finish over dents & handling marks having cracks, chips & repairs in lock, top tang & side plate areas. Dark pitted bore w/ largely intact rifling. (01-18276 (2) /DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

ALL: bbls. 37 3/8" w/ oct. shanks. 1) Cal. 54. NSN. Rifled bore. Barleycorn front sight, rear sight is removed. Bbl. & lock are both marked "S 60". 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & ramrod. CONDITION: metal has faded to a mottled brown patina showing light pitting. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ heavy dents & gouges. Dark pitted bore. (01-18224/DS). 2) Cal. 62. S# 876. Smooth bore. Lock marked "S 61". Blade front sight & folding leaf rear sight. 3 Band fastened hardwood stock. CONDITION: metal has cleaned appearance reacquiring a dark tarnish w/ pitting in breech area. Refinished stock shows wear & handling marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18245/DS). 3) Cal. 54. NSN. Rifled bore. Blade front sight & fixed V notch rear sight. Lock marked "S 58". 3 Band fastened hardwood stock w/ iron fittings. CONDITION: metal has a mottled patina appearance showing dents in breech area. Wood shows wear & handling marks w/ chips around lock & top tang. Ramrod is missing. Bore is plugged 8 3/4" from muzzle. (01-18296/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 58 CF. S# 3176. Bbl. 30 1/4" rnd. w/ barleycorn front sight & graduated leaf rear sight. Bbl. is fitted w/ trapdoor style conversion unit. Lock is dated 1862 w/ illegible markings forward of hammer. Bbl., breech block & lock have matching serial numbers. 2 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & replacement iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal has mottled gray brown patina showing areas of cleaning w/ scattered spots of pitting. Refinished stock shows handling marks. Sound lock. Dark pitted bore. (01-18487/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-700.

Cal. 75. NSN. Bbl. 34 1/4" rnd. w/ oct. shank. Blade front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Island mounted lock marked "E. MONSEUR / LIEGE". Lock has added hand stamped "CSA" marking. 2 Band walnut stock w/ iron furniture & trumpet tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal shows evidence of cleaning w/ areas of pitting having dents & wrench marks at breech end. Refinished wood has worn appearance w/ numerous dents & handling marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18455/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

Cal. 70. NSN. 52" Overall. Bbl. 38" rnd. w/ thick brass blade front sight, brass mounted w/ military style buttplate & trigger guard. Gun is totally unmarked other than pair of initials on top of bbl. breech “F.S.”. Walnut stocked w/ incised carving, horn nose cap, sliding wood patch box. CONDITION: very good overall, appears original & complete though cock appears refinished, stock is sound w/ scattered cosmetic blemishes. Lock & bbl. have dark iron patina w/ pitting around breech, brass has medium mustard patina, trigger guard has crack at screw rear of trigger bow. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17783/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

1740. Cal. approx 1". NSN. 37 1/2" Overall. Bbl. 22" partial oct. breech to rnd. flaring like blunderbuss to 1". Lock is marked “WHATELY”. John Whately is listed as Birmingham gunmaker from 1734-1767. Gun is brass mounted w/ tin tacked on buttplate, 3 screw serpentine sideplate is a type found in American archaeological sites of early 18th century (see Evolution of Serpent Sideplate in Hamilton’s Colonial Frontier Guns). An identical example of this blunderbuss is shown on page 190 of Battle Weapons of the American Revolution by George Neumann. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, lock & bbl. have modeled gray to brown patina, brass has light mustard patina, stock is sound w/ long hairline crack starting at buttplate forward w/ numerous sm. dings & dents mechanically fine w/ clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (01-17759/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000

1) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1863 US RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58 NSN. Bbl. 40" rnd. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings. CONDITION: metal shows general rust & deep pitting. Lock markings are illegible. Stock is broken & reattached at wrist. Forearm is duffle cut between 1st & 2nd band. 1 Rear sight blade is broken. Ramrod is missing. Lock will not hold in cocked position. Rusty bore. 2) US MODEL 1861 RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. Bbl. 40". 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron patch box & fittings. CONDITION: Lock, rear sight, rear stock band & ramrod are missing. Metal parts have dark rusty appearance w/ general pitting. Stock has weathered appearance w/ cracks around lock, tang & sideplate areas. Stock has duffle cut at mid bbl. band. Dark rusted bore. 3) TOWER BROWN BESS PERCUSSION CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 75. NSN. Bbl. 39" w/ French style side lug conversion. Tower marked lock is missing hammer. Pin fastened walnut stock w/ brass fittings. CONDITION: metal has mottled gray brown appearance w/ rust & surface corrosion. Stock has stripped finish showing heavy wear w/ cracks & chips in action & wrist areas. Hammer, trigger, trigger guard, trigger plate, mid ramrod band & ramrod are missing. Dark pitted bore. 4)1853 ENFIELD PATTERN PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 577. NSN. Bbl. 39" w/ leaf rear sight. 3 Band walnut stock w/ brass trigger guard. CONDITION: metal shows heavy rust & pitting. Lock will not function & retains no visible markings. Stock has heavily weathered appearance. Buttplate & ramrod are missing. Heavily rusted bore. 5) ENFIELD 1853 PATTERN PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 577. Bbl. 39" w/ leaf rear sight. 3 Band walnut stock w/ brass buttplate & trigger guard. CONDITION: bbl. & iron bands have dark appearance w/ surface rust & light pitting. Lock is missing. Stock has age darkened appearance w/ cracks & lg. chips around lock area. Wooden dowel as replacement for ramrod. Rusted bore. 6) PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. MODEL 1861 US MUSKET FORAGER CONVERSION. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 34" smooth bore w/ brass bead. Lock retains Providence markings. Stock is cut to half length. CONDITION: lock is missing hammer screw & other parts & will not function. Buttplate, trigger guard screws, bbl. bands, swivels & ramrod are missing. Dark patina metal w/ pitting in breech area. Dark rusty bore. 7) EUROPEAN PERCUSSION MUSKET FORAGER CONVERSION. Cal. 60. NSN. Bbl. 36" w/ smooth bore. Lock retains no legible markings. Stock is cut to half length. CONDITION: metal has dark rusty appearance w/ light pitting. Stock is heavily weathered w/ chips in lock & top tang areas. Dark rusty bore. 8) SPRINGFIELD 1851 PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. shortened to 31" w/ brass bead. Stock is cut to half length w/ buttplate & ramrod removed. CONDITION: Springfield marked lock has brazed filler for tumbler w/ hammer screw attached in wrong position. Bbl. pushed forward on stock & not attached. Trigger as well as lock parts are missing. Stock is broken through wrist & repaired. Dark heavily pitted bore. 9) TRAINING OR PARADE CUTDOWN MUSKET. Bbl. 27" w/ 6" muzzle portion being from a percussion musket, remainder is tapered wooden dowel made to resemble a bbl. Harpers Ferry lock plate & musket stock shortened to 2 Band configuration. CONDITION: hammer & other lock parts are removed. Metal parts show heavy rust. Refinished stock shows heavy wear w/ wood filler in slots for side plate & top tang. 10) TRAINING OR PARADE CUTDOWN MUSKET. Bbl. 29 3/4" using 8" muzzle section & 2 5/8" breech section of Model 1861 bbl. w/ rnd. dowel mid section. Based on a Model 1861 musket stock w/ lock removed. CONDITION: trigger guard, buttplate & bbl .pieces show heavy rust & corrosion. Stock shows heavy wear w/ bbl. bands, ramrod & action screws removed. (01-18386 (10) / DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $500-800.

1) BALL & WILLIAMS BALLARD SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 38 RF. S# 153. Bbl. 24" oct. w/ blade front sight & elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Lever operated single shot action w/ manually operated extractor. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Ball & Williams was the first mfg. of Ballards 1862-1865. CONDITION: metal has faded finish showing general light pitting w/ spots of red rust & heavy dents on action. Hammer spur is broken off leaving action non functioning. Wood has worn original finish showing numerous dents & marks. Dark pitted bore. 2) JOSLYN 2ND MODEL BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE. Cal. 52 RF. S# 6022. Bbl. 22" w/ 2 leaf rear sight, front sight is removed. Single shot action w/ hood that rotates left for loading. Right side mounted island lock w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Walnut stock w/ iron fittings. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to dark patina showing surface corrosion & pitting. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ numerous scratches & dents. Forearm band is missing. Lock tumbler is broken, hammer is missing. Dark rusted bore. / 3 BURNSIDE FIFTH MODEL BREECHLOADING CIVIL WAR CARBINES: Cal. 54. Bbl. 21" rnd. w/ blade front sight & single leaf rear sights. Fifth model carbines identified by guide screw at center of right side of receiver. Lever operated single shot actions. Band fastened forearm & straight grip walnut stocks w/ sling swivels & steel carbine buttplates. 3) S# 6935. Left side of action has saddle ring bar. Left side of stock has 2 clear "GC" cartouches. CONDITION: metal shows general red rust. Some action screws are replacements. Stock has dark appearance w/ mildew. Heavily rusted bore. 4) S# 16203. Left side of stock has "RHW" cartouche. CONDITION: metal has dark rusty appearance w/ general pitting & corrosion. Hammer is broken at neck. Action is not opening & closing properly. Forearm has worn appearance w/ numerous dents & marks. Stock is broken through wrist w/ lg. piece of wood missing between buttplate toe & swivel. Dark rusty bore. 5) S# unidentifiable. CONDITION: gun has dark charred appearance from fire damage. Action is frozen. Saddle ring bar has been removed from left side. (01-18387 (5) /DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $400-800.

"A Weapons History of Africa "Meroe to Mau Mau' " by A. W. Lindert is a work that opens up new vistas of interest pertaining to African weapons. The paperback 45 page booklet was published by The World-Wide Gun Report, Inc., has a copyright date of 1974 & is a June 1974 first printing copy. Pg. 38 pictures this curdely made pistol described as a hand cannon. 8 1/2" Bbl. is made of electrical conduit. Hand fashioned stock is made from a tree limb & fastened to the conduit w/ 1 brass & 1 iron band. The touch hole is drilled through the iron band & covered by a bent nail fastened to the left side of the stock. The weapon is intended to be fired by removing the cover & touching a lighted match to the touch hole. CONDITION: conduit bbl. shows scattered corrosion. Iron band & nail cover show rust & pitting. Stock shows hand carving marks w/ crack extending from butt portion. Book is stained w/ tattered cover. (01-18159/DS). ANTIQUE. $100-200.

PLAINS RIFLE. Cal. 50. NSN. Dixie Gun Works 34 7/8" oct. bbl. measuring 1" across flats at muzzle. Top flat of bbl. has custom builder's initials "JM", that is also found on back of buttplate. German silver blade Rocky Mountain style front sight w/ full buckhorn elevator adj. rear sight. Dbl. set triggers. Bbl., lock & hammer have a finely browned finish. Pin fastened curly maple half length stock w/ shadow line cheekpiece & pewter nosecap. German silver fittings include finger curl trigger guard, crescent buttplate & toeplate. Iron sideplate has German silver teardrop & heart shaped inlays. Forearm has 4 German silver teardrop inlays on each side. Brass tipped hardwood ramrod held on iron under rib by 2 faceted German silver inlays. Weight: 10 lbs., 5 oz. CONDITION: bbl. & lock retain over 95% brown finish. Stock has very good gloss finish showing a few sm. marks. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (01-18096/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,600.

Cal. 577. S# 2794. Bbl. 33" rnd. w/ rifled bore having bayonet lug on right side. Barleycorn front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Case colored lock & hammer. 2 Band hardwood stock. Brass fittings consist of trigger guard, buttplate, side plate escutcheons & forend cap. Linen sling on original swivels. CONDITION: 95% blue & case colored metal finish. Rear sight shows sm. spots of red rust. Stock shows scattered scratches & marks. Bore retains good rifling showing spots of pitting w/ ring bulge 4" from muzzle. (01-18436/DS). ANTIQUE. $200-400.

FRANFORD ARSENAL & UNMARKED PERCUSSION CONVERSION MUSKETS. 1) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1861. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40". 1864 Dated lock. 3 Band stock w/ iron fittings & replacement ramrod. CONDITION: exterior shows heavy rust & pitting. Stock shows heavy wear w/ lg. chips, dents, gouges, wood erosion & cracks. Nipple is hammered flat. Rear sight is removed. Dark rusty bore. 2) SPRINGFIELD 1861. Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 33" tapered rnd. replacement marked "NUMRICH ARMS / HOPKINS & ALLEN / W. HURLEY, N.Y.". 1863 Dated lock. Walnut stock has iron fittings & shortened to 2 band. Slotted tipped ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. retains 60% faded blue showing scattered light pitting. Lock shows scattered pitting. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ scratches, dents, chips & sm. cracks. Bore retains strong rifling. 3) E. WHITNEY MODEL 1841 US. Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 33" w/ fixed sights. 2 Band walnut stock w/ brass fittings. Brass tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal parts show heavy pitting. Stock shows wear w/ numerous dents, handling marks & cracks. Trigger guard is broken off of trigger plate. Patch box lid is bent & wont latch. Trigger is bent. Dark rusty bore. 4) UNMARKED. Cal. 40. NSN. Bbl. 31" oct. w/ Rocky Mountain front sight w/ 2 leaf rear sight. Unmarked boxlock action w/ dbl. set triggers. Walnut buttstock w/ crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: heavily pitted metal showing evidence of cleaning. Hammer is broken w/ replacement brass screw. Action has no spring tension. Nipple is hammered flat. Stock is stripped showing handling marks w/ crack right of trigger plate. Dark heavily pitted bore. 5) AUSTRIAN LORENZ. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 37 1/4" rnd. w/ oct. shank & smooth bore. Blade front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Unmarked lock. Stock is cut to 2 band configuration. Iron fittings. Ramrod is missing. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: socket bayonet. CONDITION: metal has dark appearance w/ general heavy pitting. Stock shows heavy & broken at head w/ screw type repair. Nipple is hammer flat. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-18233 (5)/DS). 6) FRANKFORD ARSENAL. cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42" rifled. Front sight is ground flat, rear sight is missing. Remington mfg. lock w/ Maynard tape primer feed mechanism. Bbl. & lock are dated 1857. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & iron tipped ramrod. Remington supplied 20,000 locks to Frankford Arsenal for conversion 1856-1858. CONDITION: bbl. has faded to brown patina w/ surface corrosion & spots of heavy pitting. Lock has dark appearance w/ spots of pitting w/ repaired hammer & does not fully seat in the stock. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ dents, scratches & marks having 1 1/8" added wood repair behind rear bbl. band. Center bbl. band is replacement. Dark pitted bore. 7) UNMARKED 1840. cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. shortened to 40 1/2". Walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Left side of stock has hand carved initials "THHA". CONDITION: metal shows corrosion w/ deep pitting in breech & lock areas. Mid bbl. band & ramrod area not present. Buttplate is removed w/ stock behind rounded off having a triangular shaped wood repair. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-18258 (2)/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $550-1,000.

ALL: NSN. 1) ITALIAN FORAGER CONVERSION. Cal. 71 (approx. 12 Ga.). Bbl. 34 1/2". Island lock marked "CA / P FARRSOCIALE / BRESCIA". Band fastened stock w/ iron fittings is cut to half length. Iron ramrod held by 2 solder attached iron pipes. CONDITION: metal has dark patina showing heavy rust & pitting. Stock has added black paint over wear & handling marks. Dark rusty bore. 2) HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1842 FORAGER CONVERSION. Cal. 69 (about 12 Ga.). Bbl. shortened to 33" w/ bead front sight. Stock is cut to half length w/ rear band remaining. Iron fittings. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ pitting in breech area. Refinished stock shows heavy w/ dents & handling marks w/ cracks around side plate & lock. Dark pitted bore. 3) UNMARKED FORAGER CONVERSION. Cal. 75 (about 10 Ga.). Bbl. shortened to 32 3/4" w/ brass bead. Unmarked lock. Pin fastened stock is cut to sporter length. CONDITION: metal has dark patina showing rust & pitting. Stock shows heavy wear w/ repaired chips on either side of top tang having wood erosion above lock plate. Dark pitted bore. 4) ASSEMBLED CUTDOWN MUSKET. Cal. 71. European musket bbl. w/ oct. shank shortened 31 1/4" w/ bayonet lug remaining on left side. Mass. Arms marked lock w/ tape primer feed mechanism. Band fastened stock w/ iron furniture is cut of half length. Button tipped ramrod. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ general rust & pitting that becoming heaviest in breech area. Stock shows heavy wear w/ dents & handling marks having chips behind top tang. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining largely intact rifling. 5) US MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. Bbl. 40" w/ filed down front sight, rear sight is removed. Band fastened stock w/ iron fittings cut to 2/3 length. CONDITION: bbl. has mottled patina appearance showing pitting. Lock & buttplate are heavily pitted w/ no remaining markings. Replacement lock screws. Dark pitted bore. 6) TOWER MODEL 1863 ENFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 577. Bbl. 39" w/ barleycorn front sight & removed rear sight. 1863 Dated Tower lock. Band fastened stock is cut at center band. Slotted tipped iron ramrod. Buttplate is removed. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ pitting heaviest at breech area. Stock has worn finish showing dents & handling marks w/ cracks & repaired chips at butt area w/ sm. cracks & chips around lock. Dark pitted bore w/ partially invisible rifling. 7) ASSEMBLED PERCUSION CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 75. Bbl. 44 1/2" w/ blade front sight. Charleville marked lock is replacement that fits undersized in stock as inletted. Walnut stock cut 2" forward of mid of center band. Iron furniture. Replacement hardwood ramrod held on 2 solder attached pipes. CONDITION: metal has dark patina w/ rust & pitting. Pitting is extremely deep in breech area. Stock has worn appearance w/ dents, cracks & chips. Dark pitted bore. (01-18273 (7)/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $500-800.

ALL: NSN. 1) EUROPEAN CONVERSION. Cal. 69. Bbl. 42 1/2" w/ blade front sight & folding leaf rear sight. Cone style conversion. Lock & major parts numbered "243". 3 Band fastened hardwood stock w/ iron fittings. Ramrod is missing. CONDITION: metal has dark crusty patina appearance w/ general pitting. Stock has dark worn appearance showing cracks & lg. pieces of missing wood around lock. Dark pitted bore. (01-18205/DS). 2) EUROPEAN CONVERSION. Cal. 69. Bbl. 42 1/2" replacement percussion bbl. Converted lock. 3 Band stock w/ iron fittings. Metal has mottled gray brown patina appearance. Stock has dark appearance w/ numerous dents, gouges & handling marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-18353/DS). 3) POTSDAM. Cal. 71. Bbl. 41". Potsdam marked lock. 3 Band hardwood stock w/ brass bands, trigger guard & side plate. Iron buttplate & trumpet tipped ramrod. CONDITION: metal has general pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Stock has dark weathered appearance showing dents & gouges w/ cracks & chips in buttplate, lock, tang & trigger guard areas. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-18370/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

Cal. 577 Snider. S# 15. Bbl. 36 1/2". Likely made in Afghanistan. Parts are marked w/ pointed arrow, similar to British broad arrow. Action is MK2 w/ thumb latch. Ladder type rear sight w/ graduations in unknown script. Stud type front sight. Ramrod is present. Brass nose cap. Brass trigger guard & buttplate. Lockplate is unmarked. Swivels are at upper band & trigger guard bow. Hardwood stock has dark walnut appearance. CONDITION: stock has been cleaned w/ notably thin finish on both sides of buttstock w/ moderate wear, dents & scratches. Metal turning overall gray & patina w/ wear, oxidation & areas of fine pitting. Brass has pleasing, aged patina. Bbl. has bright area, approx. 1" ahead of middle band likely from bbl. band not being fully seated in storage. Bore is turning dark w/ areas of fine pitting, but has strong, sharp lands. (01-18076/RW). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 37 1/2". Originally, this gun was an M1816 military musket. It was converted to percussion & made into a shotgun/forager. The left side of the bbl. is proofed w/ an eagle head, a “P” & “F”. There is a peep sight on the bbl. tang. Lock is converted to percussion w/ what appears to be a blacksmith made hammer & cone conversion technique. Lock is marked, “M.T. WICKHAM(in arc)/PHILA”. Iron trigger guard, buttplate, side plate & bbl. thimbles. Stock has been shortened to 29". Wooden ramrod. CONDITION: bbl., lock & iron parts have a medium gray mottled patina. Wood has been reworked but shows no major damage. Dirty bore. (01-18522/BF). ANTIQUE. $200-300.

Cal. 45-70. S# 531661. Bbl. shortened to 24" w/ original Buffington rifle rear sight & solder attached replacement ramp & blade front sight. 1884 Date low arch breech block. Springfield marked lock. Musket stock cut to approx. carbine length w/ filled ramrod slot. Comb of stock has unit marking "8 / NY / 553 / 1240". Right side of stock is marked "13 N.Y.". Left side of stock has partially legible cartouche w/ 1891 date. Toeline of stock is marked "N" / circle "P" proof mark. CONDITION: bbl. & receiver have gray coloration from touch up finish. Breech block & lock cleaned bright. Stock has added finish over dents & handling marks w/ open holes from sling attachment & sm. chips forward of trigger guard. Sm. crack extends from front of lockplate. Sound mechanics. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling. (01-17836/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-400.

1) 9 Pistol sized powder flasks, various designs measuring 4-5", all functional & complete. 2) 6 Rifle flasks, all functional & complete. 3) Colt 2 cavity 36 cal. belt revolver mold, marked “COLTS PATENT” & “36B”. 4) Colt 31 cal. 2 cavity Pocket revolver mold, marked “COLTS PATENT” & “31PKT”. 5) 5 Labeled cap tins, all mostly full. 6) 8 -19th Century military gun tools. 7) Flat containing 2 circa 1870 US Naval rating badge stencils & a silvered union league badge dated July 4th 1863. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (02-14706/JS). $600-800.

A lg. & varied group of early artifacts that includes 1 brass/bronze rattail spoon mold. / 1 Sm. brass key. / 1 Horn priming measure. / 1 Iron tinder box w/ flint, steel, tinder included. / 1 Nested set of brass apothecary weights. / 1 Sm. salt horn. / 1 Early 3 tined fork. / 1 Iron hanging plaque depicting a monarch. / 1 Glass seal off an early bottle that reads, “W. Johnson 1750”. / 1 Horn pipe w/ an eagle & ribbon that reads “E PLURIBUS UNUM A Co. 9 REGT MASS. VOL WILDERNESS”. / 1 Iron sail needle. / 1 Corkscrew. / 1 Vent punch. / 1 Redware pipe bowl. / 1 Clay pipe. / 1 Northwest Indian fish hook. / 2 Horn powder measures. / 3 Gun flints. / 1 Early gate lock. / 1 Very lg. iron key. / 1 Piece of an 18th century log obtained during the 1920s restoration of Ft. Ticonderoga. / 1 Riding crop made from rattlesnake vertebra. CONDITION: generally items show moderate to heavy wear. Iron has dark patinas. Some horn items have drying cracks, others show little wear. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13830/BF). $500-800.

PHOTOGRAPHS. 1) STATE OF MARYLAND CERTIFICATE IN FRAME. Frame measures approx. 20" x 21 1/2". Certificate is an appointment in Troop A of the Maryland National Guard dated 1907. CONDITION: certificate is badly deteriorated. Frame show heavy wear. (02-13670/BF). 2) PANORAMIC PHOTO OF THE 50TH INFANTRY. Frame measures 38 1/2" x 9" & depicts the 50th Infantry honoring the flag. Photo is inscribed, “OUR FLAG. BE IT RIGHT OR WRONG. MAY IT ALWAYS BE RIGHT. 50TH INF. HONORING THE FLAG. MAYEN, GERMANY Sept. 25, 20.”. Photo is signed “#7704. B.E. Hockenbery / DUNCANNON, PA.”. CONDITION: photograph is a bit faded from time but substantially clear. There is 1 noticeable discoloration spot not affecting the image. Frame shows light to moderate wear. (02-13672/BF). 3) 4 FRAMED MILITARY PHOTOS. 1. 31 1/2" x 21 1/2" Wooden frame housing twelve 3"x5" photographs from Lt. George Dreher’s service in the Philippines from 1899-1901. Frame also includes 2 subdued National Guard of Washington buttons & a Spanish American War Veterans medal. 2. 33" x 9" Frame housing a photograph titled, “CAMP OF US TROOPS ON THE MEXICAN BORDER. NEAR CALEXICO, CALIF.”. 3. 44 1/2" x 11 1/4" Photograph titled, “Co. A. 4th Batt. 2nd Group.”. Photo is dated in the corner 11-27-18. 4. 53" x 12" Frame housing a photograph titled on a brass plaque attached to the frame, “Co. D AND Co. E 418TEL.BN. S.C. LA MANS, FRANCE JUNE 4, 1919 A.E.F.” CONDITION: panoramic photos show light fading but are in solid condition. Metal & buttons show light wear. (02-13673/BF). 4) SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SOLDIERS MEMORIAL. A frame, measuring 24 1/2" x 21” containing a soldier’s memorial in black & white for Troop L of the 2nd Regiment of US Volunteer Cavalry otherwise known as Torrey’s Rough Riders. Torrey is credited w/ originating the idea of Rough Rider regiments. 3 Regiments were formed & while Teddy Roosevelt’s regiment was charging up San Juan Hill, Torrey’s regiment was stuck in Mississippi awaiting horses & orders. The regiment suffered losses but none at the hands of the enemy. Disease & a train accident claimed several lives. CONDITION: memorial has staining particularly at the upper right corner & shows noticeable fading. (02-13674/BF). 5) SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SOLDIERS MEMORIAL. A frame, measuring 30 1/4" x 24" containing a soldier’s memorial in black & white for Company M of the 1st Regiment Washington Volunteer Infantry. The Washington Volunteer Infantry served in the Philippines although they arrived subsequent to the secession of hostilities w/ Spain. The unit later took part in the Philippine-American War. The 1st Washington Volunteer Infantry was formed in Tacoma, Washington in 1898. CONDITION: memorial remains crisp & undamaged. (02-13677/BF). 6) CAVALRY PHOTOS & EPHEMERA. A lg. lot of varied ephemera mostly relating to early cavalry units. There are photographs of cavalry units in the field, photos of officers in dress uniform, period & modern postcards depicting military scenes including officers under Custer’s command, Indians & much more. CONDITION: most items show light wear & images remain quite sharp. (02-13701/BF). 7) CAVALRY COMPANY PHOTO. A framed unit photo of a cavalry company in full uniform w/ enlisted men holding Patton sabers & officers holding the M1902 saber for all officers. A sign in the photo appears to indicate this is Company K of the 3rd Regiment. Frame measures 23 1/2" x 11". CONDITION: frame shows light to moderate wear. Photo is slightly faded but is quite interesting & shows notable details. (02-13703/BF). 8) BOOK TITLED “THE BATTLE OF MANILA BAY”. A fine example of the well known Spanish American War era book, “The Battle of Manila Bay” by William W. Galt. The brown leather covered, 125 pg. book was copyrighted in 1900 by the author in Norfolk, Va. It is signed by the author & dedicated to a friend. CONDITION: book is slightly tattered at the edges of the soft leather binding. Gold embossed cover remains quite clear & attractive. Spine is a bit loose but intact. Pages are complete. (02-13712/BF). 9) VINTAGE PENDLETON INDIAN STYLE BLANKET. Blanket measures appx. 60” x 80” & is of a polychromatic Native American design. A sewn tag in the corner reads, “Beaver State REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. Pendleton Woolen Mills PENDLETON OREGON Robes and Shawls”. CONDITION: blanket has some minor moth damage & needs a good cleaning. (02-13713/BF). $850-1,400.

This fascinating lot consists of 1 powder keg measuring 10 1/2" x 8” w/ 5 twig hoops at the top & bottom. There is a rnd. partial label that reads in part, “KENTUCKY RIFLE GUN POWDER HAZARD POWDER CO”. / 1 Powder keg measuring 8 3/8” x 6 1/2” w/ 4 twig hoops at top & bottom. There is a rnd. partial label approx. 15% intact. / 1 Sm. powder keg measuring 6” x 4 3/4" w/ 4 brass hoops & a label that in part reads, “HAZARD KENTUCKY GUN POWDER”. / 1 Carved & red painted canteen measuring 3 5/8” x 4 5/8”. Handcarved ends w/ a turned body & stopper. Red paint appears original. / 1 Cheese box style canteen w/ black paint overall. Commonly called a “US / MS” version, both the “US” & the “MS” are visible under the black paint. Painted inscription on 1 side reads, “1812. CANTEEN”. The center of the reverse is stamped “N.P” & is carved w/ the owner’s initials “MT”. / 1 Red painted ovoid barrel style canteen w/ 4 black painted iron hoofs. Body of canteen has later red paint. Canteen is likely not American & later 19th century. / 1 Wooden egg shaped barrel style canteen w/ 4 iron hoops & remnants of Spanish brown paint. Spout & air hole have the original carved wooden stoppers. / 1 Sm. rundlet measuring 4” x 2 3/4". Hand carved ends w/ turned body. Cork stopper. / 1 Medium rundlet measuring 5 1/2" x 3 1/4". Carved ends & turned body w/ original wooden stopper. / 1 Hand carved wooden cup w/ a visible drying crack. CONDITION: all pieces show moderate wear unless otherwise noted. All are complete w/ minor blemishes from normal wear & tear. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of John "Tim" Breth Jr. (02-13815/BF). $700-1,100

1) Reproduction CSN Naval cutlass, pommel cast “CSN” on one side & fouled anchor on other. CONDITION: very good, gray blade w/ pitting 2) Unmarked 1860 pattern cavalry saber w/ single branch, single thin brass wire & leather grip wrap w/ soldered lap seamed brass mounted scabbard. CONDITION: very good overall, 35" blade is overall bright/gray w/ small nicks, staining, light rust, grip leather is 90% intact. Scabbard body has iron patina & pitting, brass mounts & helped have mottled mixed mustard patina. (02-14252 & 02-14392/JS). 3) Reproduction Confederate Artillery Short Sword. Overall length: 23 3/4". Blade length: 18 1/2". Plain blade of elliptical profile. Cast brass hilt w/ “C” & “S” on opposite quillons. Fish scale grip w/ a plain pommel. No scabbard. The original version of this sword is unidentified as to the maker. This example is a reasonably good quality reproduction of a desirable Confederate edged weapon. CONDITION: blade has a medium to dark gray, cleaned, mottled finish. Hilt has areas of dark patina mixed w/ cleaned areas. (02-14253/BF). $400-800.

Cal. 22 RF. S# 41462. Bbl. 8" rnd. w/ oct. shank. Bead front sight & elevator adj. rear sight. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer. 2 Piece walnut grips. CONDITION: 60% dull fading blue. Grips show wear & handling marks. Action release spring is missing. Bore is bright w/ sound rifling. (20-3086/DS). CURIO. $200-275.

1) MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR PARTS CARBINE. Cal. 45-70. S# 132243. Bbl. 22" carbine w/ Buffington sight. Action numbered “132243” & dates from around 1880. Case hardened high arch breech block made in 1873. Lock marked w/ US Springfield & eagle. Stock w/ 1889 inspector’s mark cut down from rifle w/ filled ramrod channel. CONDITION: good, but missing some parts. Metal w/ most of its original finish. Stock about the same w/ scattered marks. Rear lock screw missing along w/ guard screws. Bright bore w/ some light, scattered pitting. Lock is good. (01-18692/MGM). 2) REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE W/ BAYONET. Cal. 43 Spanish. NSN. Bbl. 35". Typical rolling block military rifle made between 1870 & 90. No. 1 Rolling Block action w/ foreign proof mark on left side. Remington markings on top tang. Walnut buttstock w/ steel buttplate. Military front stock held by 3 bands. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 18" blade triangular bayonet marked “US 36”. CONDITION: fair to good overall. Metal parts clean to silver-gray, sharp edges rounded w/ background of light pitting. Stocks have old oil refinish over many marks. Bore is good, fairly shiny w/ scattered pitting. Bayonet is cleaned to silver w/ grinding marks on blade. (01-18693/MGM). BOTH ANTIQUE. $500-800.