TWO CONTINENTAL SADDLE FLINTLOCK PISTOLSDutch brass flintlock marked "Gotfroid Rouma", 12 in. round to octagonal barrel with brass blade front sight, banding and barrel tang, decorative brass furniture including urn finial trigger guard, shield and crown and thumb rest, and grotesque head butt cap, ramrod with brass tip, carved walnut stock, 19-1/2 in. overall; unmarked continental flintlock, 11 in. flat top round to octagonal smoothbore barrel, iron furniture, knob finial butt cap, carved walnut stock, 18-1/2 in. overall
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
handling wear to surfaces, patina and oxidation to metal surfaces, dings and scratches to wooden surfaces, hairline to Dutch pistol at trigger guard, other gun with other pistol with 3/4 in., loss to wood at butt cap, several hairlines at trigger guard, 3-3/4 in., repaired split to fight stock forend, 3 in. hairline to left side of forend, composition repairs to forend, other hairlines at trigger guard, Dutch pistol action works with manipulation of the trigger, action of other pistol functions softly
TWO MANHATTAN REVOLVERS. Navy model .36 caliber five-shot cylinder 6 1/2'' octagonal barrel walnut grips s/n 11481 and a pocket model revolver .31 caliber five-shot cylinder 4'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. The Navy with oxidation and pitting action non-functional and leaver loose; the Pocket with no s/n pitted surface and broken lever.
LOT OF TWO PERCUSSION MUZZLE LOADING RIFLES; .45 caliber, 26" rifled octagonal barrel, 40 1/2" overall, brass furniture, double triggers and full length walnut stock; Jaeger style, .45 caliber, 24 1/4" rifled octagonal barrel, full length carved walnut stock, brass furniture non-serialized. No FFL or background check required.
LOT OF TWO PERCUSSION MUZZLELOADERS; antique half length, .50 caliber, 28" smooth bore octagonal barrel, checkered walnut stock, brass furniture, unknown maker no serial number; custom-made .410 shotgun, 29 1/2" round to octagonal barrel, 42" overall, checkered oak 3/4 length stock, brass furniture, non serialized. No FFL or background check required.
WEAPON: RARE WINCHESTER 1876 RIFLE, MADE IN 1886, EXTERIOR WITH GREY FINISH, FLAME GRAIN WALNUT STOCK, FUNCTIONS WELL, .45-60 WITH A 28" OCTAGONAL BARREL, BORE HAS SHALLOW RIFLING AND CORROSION, FINGER SIZE CORROSION ...WEAPON: Rare Winchester 1876 rifle, made in 1886, exterior with grey finish, flame grain walnut stock, functions well, .45-60 with a 28" octagonal barrel, bore has shallow rifling and corrosion, finger size corrosion spot on barrel.
British B. S. A. Target Rifle with Stand and trade Pistol: Birmingham Small Arms Company, black powder target rifle, proof mark "BP" (under crown), "11" in diamond, 43-1/2 in. octagonal barrel, 60-1/2 in. overall; stand, 55-3/4 in. ; Kubur trade pistol, possibly Turkish, octagonal to round barrel 16-1/2 in. barrel, crude copper and tin mounts, roughly carved, carvings to handle; Provenance: The I. Noel Hume Collection of Artifacts and Antiquities Condition Rifle with pitting and mild corrosion to barrel, wood stock with typical marks and abrasions from use, pistol with wear throughout, old loss at stock near flintlock, possibly never made to fire
Four Antique Pistols: single shot deringer, 2-1/2 in. barrel, . 41 RF gauge, marked "SOUTHERNER" at barrel top and "BROWN MFG CO/NEWBURYPORT, MASS/PAT APR 9, 1857" at left side, serial number 7959 (matching barrel to frame); small deringer of unknown maker, 2 in. round barrel, "351"? at underside, smooth wood grip; under hammer pocket rifle, 6 in. hexagonal barrel, likely . 36 caliber, style of Allen & Thuber, marked "CAST STEEL/POCKET RIFLE", smooth walnut grip; dueling pistol, 10-1/2 in. octagonal barrel, no identifying marks, flourishes on side lock plate - Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection Condition scattered pitting to barrels, heavy wear throughout, splits to wood, some loose components, some markings faint˜
Five European and British pistols: one brass double barrel percussion; one brass octagonal barrel percussion; one percussion octagonal steel barrel; one flintlock; in wooden frame 20 x 18-1/2 in.; with British muzzle loading percussion pistol, lockplate marked "Birmingham 1805(?)", poor condition, stock with extensive repairs, barrel with old polished surface no permits required. Flintlock lacking part of hammer, various surface flaws, all with repairs, losses and refinished areas, not examined out of frame. Private Collection, Greenville, Delaware.
1st YR. Winchester 1886 Lever Action . 45-70 Rifle: For sale in this lot is a very early Winchester 1886 octagon rifle made during the first full year of production in the rare and desirable . 45-70 caliber, low serial number 4523, made 1887. A scarce and desirable western big game chambering in the Model 1886, the . 45-70 Government cartridge was the chambering that John Browning used to make the big Model 1886 the strongest and most potent lever action rifle of the day. Few surviving examples of such an early production date remain today and are seldom offered on the collector market. The standard and correct 26ó octagon barrel shows a deep and rich blue finish with only very light ageing and retains excellent Winchester markings that include: MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. , NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. ó The upper tang is marked with the earliest model designation and states simply, MODEL 1886. ó The bolt located on the top of the receiver also shows a deep and rich blue finish. The receiver case colors have faded to an attractive silvery-gray appearance with excellent screw heads indicating that this fine rifle was not disassembled or repaired. The action is fully functional and tight. The excellent condition butt stock, with correct early heavy crescent-style butt plate, and forearm display fine, very tight wood to metal fit. Even the bore is surprisingly fine with good rifling all the way through. Further, this early 1886 is fitted with the optional and desirable Winchester Sporting Ladderó rear barrel sight correctly marked 1886ó on the ladder and remarkably still retains the slide (these usually missing). The front sight is of the popular long blade with bead style. The top of the octagon barrel ahead of the receiver is clearly and correctly stamped with the caliber designation 45-70. ó The 1886 in . 45-70 chambering was very popular in the American West. This is an exceptionally early and seriously powerful frontier rifle in particularly fine condition that is worthy of the finest Winchester or western firearms collection. The rifle qualifies as an Antique Long Gun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 4523. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer?s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Winchester Model 94 .30 wcf 1068688 Manufactured 1929 with half round half octagon barrel retaining most original blue with high edge wear on octagon portion of barrel. Take down feature with receiver showing gray to ...
Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Allen & Wheelock Single Shot Ball & Cap Pistol: For your consideration is an Allen & Wheelock single shot ball and cap pistol. This lovely firearm utilizes a 4” part octagonal barrel with a bead front sight. The top of the octagonal barrel reads “Allen & Wheelock”. The frame and barrel show a wonderful aged patina. The straight grain walnut shows good condition on the birdshead grips. The serial number is struck on the underside of the barrel, as well as the frame under the grips and the trigger guard. This firearm was manufactured by Ethan Allen between 1856 and 1865. Serial Number: 391. This firearm qualifies as an Antique and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
Whitney-Kennedy . 44-40 Lever Action Sporting Rifle: Provided in this lot is a Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action . 44-40 24ó octagon barrel sporting rifle. Made by the famed Whitney Arms Company in Connecticut, the Whitney-Kennedy repeating rifle was one of the finest lever action rifles of the early cartridge period and was a direct competitor of Winchester and Marlin. The company goes all the way back to when famed inventor Eli Whitney began making the Model 1798 flintlock Musket on contract for the government of the United States. Norm Flayderman writes in his classic work Antique American Firearms, Eli Whitney and the company that bore his name are as familiar to collectors as Colt, Smith & Wesson and Winchester. There is no disputing Whitneyó»s stature among American arms manufacturers and inventors. No other American gun maker produced such a broad range of arms over as many historic and important eras as did Whitney. The name appeared on many models and styles from the earliest American flintlocks to lever action repeating rifles and included a host of handguns from percussion to breech-loading metallic cartridge types_ó The Whitney-Kennedy lever action repeating rifle was made from 1879-1886 and was considered one of the strongest and smoothest rifles of its type. Only approx. 15, 000 of all types were manufactured before production ceased. The earliest rifles had the S-Leveró which was changed to the more familiar loopó style seen on most lever action rifles to this day. Whitney-Kennedy rifles were made in small frame size (for the Winchester 1873 cartridges . 32-20, . 38-40 and . 44-40) and large frame size (for the Winchester 1876 cartridges . 40-60 to . 50-90). Both frame sizes were made in the sporting rifle style, carbine and military musket. Considering frame sizes and different styles of arms, any kind of Whitney-Kennedy lever action firearm was a very limited production rifle. Since all of the production of this rifle was made during the Frontier Period, most of these robust arms saw hard service in the Western United States. The Whitney-Kennedy was considered such a superior weapon that in 1888 Winchester Repeating Arms bought out the entire company and ceased production of all Whitney arms! Today, surviving specimens are few and those encountered on the collector market usually show very hard use and often abuse. This example with serial number C359 was made in 1882 and has the desirable early S Lever. ó This exact rifle identified by serial number is listed in the book The Burgess Long Range Repeating Rifle Model 1878 Including Serial Numbers and Configurations of Burgess, Kennedy Rifles (etc. ). It is listed as a Whitney-Kennedy rifle being made in 1882 as a . 44-40 with octagon barrel (a copy of this material is included with the rifle). While this Whitney-Kennedy rifle has seen frontier service, it remains fully functioning and complete. The barrel top is correctly and clearly stamped WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY. CT. U. S. A. KENNEDY. ó 44 CALó is also stamped on the barrel top ahead of the receiver. The upper tang is stamped with correct various patent dates ending with an August 12, 1879 stamping. Overall metal shows a deep, uncleaned patina, and the walnut stock and forend while showing typical of hard frontier use and handling are basically sound. The crescent butt plate has the correct sliding brass door for storing cleaning rods This is an exceedingly limited production rifle and a rare offering on the collector market today. The rifle qualifies as an Antique Long Gun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: C359. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer?s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Winchester Model 1892 . 25-20 Lever Action Rifle: Featured in this lot is an unusual Winchester 1892 octagon barrel rifle in . 25-20 caliber. This rifle has a serial number of 375941 and was made in 1907. This example has the almost never encountered ¾ length magazine. When magazines were not the standard full length, they were occasionally order with ½ or “button” magazines that ended slightly ahead of the fore end. The ¾” length is a true Winchester rarity for any model. This example has the standard 24” octagon barrel that is fitted with a Marble buckhorn rear sight, complete with elevator bar and a Marble small blade/bead front sight. The barrel markings showing the Winchester address etc. are all sharp and clear. The barrel blue is fine and shows light edge wear, while the magazine tube and fore end cap display fine deep blue. The right side of the bright blue receiver of this special order Winchester was once fitted with a Lyman receiver sight that could probably be replaced. The upper tang has the correct Winchester 1892 markings. The 1892 Winchester was Jonathan Browning’s answer to an updated repeating lever action rifle built to handle shorter cartridges. It was Winchesters replacement to the older Model 1873. Basically a scaled down version of the powerfully built big Model 1886, the 1892 was so successful that many are still in use today. Early production examples with special order non-standard features are seldom seen. This is a very attractive 114 year old example of one of Winchester’s most popular and successful lever action models. Serial Number: 375941. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
ELABORATELY DECORATED ARTEMAS SMITH PERCUSSION RIFLElikely made in New York, mid 1800s, maple half stock, 35-1/2 in. octagonal barrel, silver inlay on top of barrel inscribed "Artemas Smith" with flourishes, dovetail silver blade front sight, split rear sight, engraved game bird on barrel tang, "H.W. Delavan & Co." stamped lock with engraved dogs and gamebirds, ornately carved stock with shell and scrollwork around barrel tang, incised checkering and carving at wrist, elaborate wreath and feather stylized carving on cheek rest, elaborate pierced silver plate patchbox, four inlaid silver urn form finials to terminus of thimble, brass trigger guard, and brass buttplate, silver scroll and windrose inlays to either side of forend, large pierced silver inlay under forend, silver inlays forward of and under lockscrew, silver star inlay on cheek rest, bone inlay above silver pick holder, silver thread inlay on top of stock comb, wooden ram rod, 51 in. overall
Note: Artemas Smith, born in Rochester, New York, in 1802, is listed in American Gunsmiths as a "maker of half stock percussion rifles, location unknown." H.W. Delevan & Co. were known hardware merchants in New York beginning in the 1820s. Locks stamped with their name have turned up on other rifles including Joseph Medbury's who was a known gunsmith in Rochester, New York, circa the 1840s.
Condition:
oxidation to twisted steel barrel, oxidation to metal components with tarnish to silver, 8 in. repaired split to left side of forend with other associated hairlines, another crack from barrel in the same vicinity running under the forend around to the front of the lock, handling wear to stock, other minor hairlines to other side of forend, handling patina on stock, abrasion under stock, patchbox release functions, hammer and trigger function
Marlin Model 1893 Lever-Action . 32 Octagon Rifle: Available in this lot is a early Marlin Model 1893 Lever-Action rifle, chambered for . 32 Special. The rifle utilizes a 26" full octagon barrel, crescent steel butt-plate, flip-down rear semi-buckhorn rear sight, paired with a brass bead front sight, walnut fixtures, and a blue'd finish. The rifle reads "Marlin Fire-Arms CO. New Haven. CT, U. S. A. - Patented, OCT. 11. 1887. APRIL 2. 1889. AUGUST 1. 1893", on the top of the barrel, "Special Smokeless Steel" on the left side of the barrel, ". 32 Special" also on the left side of the barrel, "Marlin Safety" on the top of the receiver, and showing the serial number on the lower tang. Overall, the rifle shows good condition, with even wear on the blue'd finish, and nice walnut fixtures with some handling marks. The action is smooth, and the bore is bright, with strong rifling. The rifle qualifies as a Curio & Relic Long Gun, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 9486. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer?s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
TWO SAVAGE 1861 NAVY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVERSCivil War era, manufactured from 1861-1862 by the Savage Revolving Firearms Company, .36 caliber cap and ball, six shot cylinder, figure eight trigger configuration, 7-1/8 in. octagonal barrel, cone front sight, serial number 9418 visible under rammer on barrel and right side of grip frame, "W" proof stamp under barrel, "M M" proof stamp on left side of grip frame, "H" proof stamp on left side of barrel and on rammer assembly, possible "C" proof stamp on right side of barrel, marked "SAVAGE R.F.A. CO. MIDDLETOWN CT H.S. NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17 1856 JANUARY 18 1859 MAY 15 1860" on top of barrel, 14-1/2 in. overall; second revolver is likely an artifact find, heavily rusted, missing components, of same make and configuration, makers stamp on top of barrel, indiscernible four number serial number on grip
Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection
Condition:
first revolver functions mechanically, metal components with some pitting, light oxidation and handling wear, possible evidence of cleaning due to abrasions on right side of receiver, wooden grip with loss to right front toe and chips and wear to edges, hairline in grain at screw, second revolver in artifact condition
Remington No. 1 Rolling Block . 45-70 Octagon Rifle: Featured in this lot is a Remington No. 1 Rolling Block . 45-70 caliber octagon barrel sporting rifle. This is an early example with all matching serial number 2780 found on receiver, bottom of the barrel underneath the forearm, on the back of the forend and on the inside of the distinctive style steel butt plate. The No. 1 heavy single shot Rolling Block sporting rifle was made in a variety of calibers with the largest being used by buffalo hunters and frontiersmen in the West. The . 45-70 caliber was the standard U. S. Military cartridge introduced in 1873 and was very popular in the big Remington Rolling Block and Sharps rifles of that time period. It was especially popular because ammunition could always be procured from frontier military forts and outposts. The Rolling Block was produced by Remington from 1866 ‰ÛÒ 1888. It was made in huge quantities to fill foreign and domestic military contracts, but made in fairly limited numbers as sporting rifles for frontiersmen, professional hunters and sportsmen. The large caliber examples, being extremely scarce and desirable, command the most interest and highest values on the collector market today with the popular . 45-70 being the most in demand. This all matching example was made soon after the introduction of the famed . 45-70 cartridge in the early 1870s. Almost all of these heavy sporting rifles in large and powerful cartridges found their way West. This is an extremely fine Rolling Block rifle and retains excellent stock and forend with very tight wood to metal fit. The forend also retains the original early style steel forend cap. The 28‰Û barrel is marked ‰ÛÏ45/70‰Û on the bottom octagon flat ahead of the forend and the receiver upper tang has all the correct early Remington Arms Company markings and early style 1860s patent dates (later examples have these markings on the side of the receiver with later, 1870s patent dates). The rear sight is a buckhorn style marked with ‰ÛÏR‰Û and the front sight is the standard Remington Rolling Block sporting style short blade. Standard barrel length for the Rolling Block sporters was 26‰Û with an extra charge for longer lengths up to 34‰Û. This 28‰Û sporter retains a lovely soft blue finish on the barrel, breech block and hammer. The receiver is uncleaned and retains an attractive aged silvery/gray patina. The barrel retains the original Remington ‰ÛÏcrowning‰Û in which the sharp edges of the octagon are slightly rounded indicating that this is the original barrel length and not cut down. The bore condition is excellent with sharp rifling and shiny appearance all the way through. All springs are strong and the action is extremely tight. An iconic rifle of the buffalo hunters and of the Old West in general, this was the same style rifle George Armstrong Custer carried to his death at the Little Bighorn battle in 1876. Actually more rare than the Sharps sporting rifle, the Remington Rolling Block large caliber sporting rifle is an elusive rifle for the collector to obtain. Survival rate of original, all matching examples is extremely small and the total number of large caliber rifles was limited to begin with. A most attractive and rare example. The rifle qualifies as an Antique Long Gun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 2780. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
FOUR CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK PISTOLSunmarked flintlock, 5 in. tapered smoothbore barrel, iron furniture, and ramrod, 9-3/4 in. overall; unmarked flintlock, 5 in. tapered smoothbore barrel, brass furniture, wooden ramrod, 10 in. overall; unmarked flintlock, possibly French, 6 in. tapered round to octagonal barrel, decorative iron furniture, wooden ramrod, overall length 11 in.; unmarked flintlock, 8-3/8 in. round to octagonal barrel, brass furniture, horn tipped ramrod, walnut stock, 14 in. overall
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
patina, oxidation, and wear to metal surfaces, dents, dings and scratches to wooden surfaces, tiny chips to wood, first pistol with hairline crack at side plate, French pistol with hairlines to both sides of stock forend, large pistol with tiny chips to wood and hairline in stock grain, oxidation in bores, all actions and triggers seem to function
Henry & P. S. J. & Co. percussion rifle, about 40 caliber, octagon barrel, top marked: Henry and engraved with bird lock marked: P. S. J. : Henry & P. S. J. & Co. percussion rifle, about 40 caliber, octagon barrel, top marked: Henry and engraved with bird lock marked: P. S. J. & Co. warranted oval brass patch box and figured stock. . barrel lg. 36 1/2 in. , total lg. 52 in. Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
A lot of two Middle Eastern flintlock longarms
Comprising: 1) Algerian Kabyle rifle, 44 inch tapered octagonal barrel in .52 caliber smoothbore, typical Kabyle lock with spring-mounted dog, stock of simple form, the butt with silver cap. 2) Balkan (Rumelian), example, 47 inch octagonal barrel, Balkan style lock, engraved steel furniture, walnut stock, the butt formed of contrasting strips of wood. (See page 157-58 of Islamic Weapons... Anthony C. Tirri.
Condition: 1) Good. Metal with dark patina and areas of pitting, stock with scattered marks and split at base of butt. 2) Fair to good. Grey metal showing areas of light pitting/rust patination. Cock missing top jaw and screw. Stock with slivered losses to fore-end.
LOT OF FOUR ANTIQUE PERCUSSION ''PROJECT'' LONG GUNS; 36 caliber 28 1/2'' octagonal barrel checkered walnut half stock with brass inlays; Spanish fowler approx. 20 gauge 35'' octagonal barrel figural hammer engraved trigger guard; Belgian fowler 16 gauge 30 1/2'' round to octagonal barrel; Belgian musket 50 caliber 36'' round to octagonal barrel. No FFL or background check required.
19TH CENTURY PIN FIRE FIVE SHOT REVOLVER with octagonal barrel and chequered grips, 9 1/4" (23.5cm) long overall and a small REMINGTON .32 SIX SHOT PIN FIRE REVOLVER with octagonal barrel, folding trigger and plain hardwood grips, 7" (17.8cm) long overall (2) EST 80-120
TWO REVOLVERS. Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd issue. .22 caliber seven-shot. Marked 3 3/16'' blued octagonal barrel plated brass frame and rosewood grips. S/n 104898. And a Uhlinger pocket revolver. .22 caliber six-shot. 2 7/8'' octagonal barrel with partial blueing rosewood grips. S/n 854. approx. 10% bluing on S&W barrel some wear to plating on frame. Uhlinger barrel retains approx. 50% bluing
Two American Percussion Rifles: smaller full stock rifle with 32 in. octagonal barrel, brass blade front sight and forend cap, steel butt plate, trigger guard, and ramrod thimbles, overall length 48-1/4 in. ; larger rifle with 44-5/8 in. octagonal barrel, steel blade front sight, trigger guard, butt plate, and decorative steel inset forend cap, overall length 60-1/2 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Kingsport, Tennessee Condition larger gun with lots of handling wear, chips and abrasions to stock throughout, hair lines in stock, dark patina and pitting to metal surfaces, some oxidation, smaller rifle with patina to metal surfaces, dents, and abrasions to wood surface, oxidation to barrel
TWO 19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION KENTUCKY LONG RIFLEShalf stock percussion rifle, approximately .50 caliber, 38 in. octagon barrel, double set trigger, push button open patch box, lock plate mostly indecipherable with only remnants of "Warranted" legible, overall 52-1/2 in. length; half stock percussion rifle, approximately .50 caliber, 40 in. octagon barrel, "JY" in script engraved at barrel top, double set trigger, push button open patch box, overall 56 in. length
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
both with toning and pitting to metal components, trigger and action appear functional on each, missing tack or decoration at side; "JY" with a few cracks at butt end not affecting overall integrity
Colt 1849 . 31 Caliber Pocket Revolver c. 1857: This is an exquisite high condition, investment quality Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver in a . 31 Caliber. The revolver features a five-shot cylinder, 4 inch octagon barrel, with a serial number of 134345 - Manufactured in 1857. The 1849 was popular with an array of frontier individuals, Civil War soldiers seeking a small ‰ÛÏlast ditch‰Û personal weapon, urban gentlemen and ladies who wanted the finest firearm available for personal protection and easy concealment, travelers, and even the Wells, Fargo & Co. were known to purchase these short barrel pocket pistols for use on their Overland Stagecoaches. This is a particularly fine condition example with all serial numbers matching on the butt, trigger guard, frame, barrel, and cylinder. The one-piece walnut grips retain most of their high finish varnish. The matching cylinder shows a very sharp and complete roll engraved stagecoach holdup scene! The mellow mustard color brass grip frame and trigger guard have never been cleaned or polished. The left side of the frame is marked ‰ÛÏCOLT‰ÛªS PATENT. ‰Û The octagon barrel retains nice original blue and is correctly marked on top ‰ÛÏADRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW YORK CITY‰Û Aside from the excellent cylinder scene, it is also sharply marked ‰ÛÏCOLT‰ÛªS PATENT‰Û with the serial number underneath. The revolver shows a tight and excellent mechanically functioning action with all parts original and showing no signs of rust, abuse, or cleaning. This is an outstanding totally original and all matching early Colt worthy of the finest collection. Antique Firearm requires NO FFL. Serial Number: 134345. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
TWO 19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION OHIO LONG RIFLESCharles Siebert half stock percussion .36 caliber rifle, 36 in. octagon barrel, marked at lock plate "Chas. Siebert/Circleville, O." and top of barrel "C.A. King Circleville, O.", double set trigger, brass patch box and accents, tiger maple stock, overall 51 in. length; J.G. Stutsman full stock percussion .40 caliber rifle, 40 in. octagon barrel, marked at lock plate "J.G. Stutsman/Dayton/Ohio", and top of barrel in script "N. Clark", double set trigger, brass accents, tiger maple stock, overall 56 in. length
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
toning and mild pitting to metal components on both, Siebert with functional trigger and action, also light fissure in wood down from tang not seemingly affecting overall integrity, small void in wood near butt plate; Stutsman good overall but hammer not locking back reliably
19th C. Kentucky Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifle: North America, Eastern United States, Kentucky, ca. second half of the 19th century CE (stock); ca. late 20th century CE (barrel). A gorgeous percussion rifle with a stock carved from stunning tiger maple. The carbon-steel octagonal barrel is secured within a deep recess along the forestock with a small key panel on the side, and has grooved rifling spirals within the barrel. The carbon-steel percussion mechanism has a thick hammer above the firing nipple, and the frontal trigger and rear set trigger are protected within a flowing trigger guard. The back stock gradually expands to the shoulder groove which is lined with a form-fitting brass applique, and an encircled star is pinned into the side of the stock. Additional brass tubes house the slender wooden ram rod within a slender groove beneath the forestock. The words "40 Cal" along with an encircled "M" are stamped into the back of the barrel. Size (rifle): 52" L (132. 1 cm); size (barrel): 36" L (91. 4 cm); caliber: 40. . . Provenance: ex-private estate sale, Los Angeles, California, USA. . All items legal to buy/sell under U. S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. . . A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. . We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. . #145821 Condition Rebuilt with mostly original parts - replacement to nipple and one screw of percussion firing mechanism - and barrel is modern. Small chips and abrasions to forestock, back stock, barrel, and brass appliques, with light oxidation to steel components, and light encrustations within some recessed areas. Light earthen deposits and fine patina throughout. Rifle has not been tested for functionality. Overall Dimensions Unit: Height: 0. 00 Width: 0. 00 Depth: 0. 00 Weight: 0. 00
Civil War Henry Model 1860 . 44 Lever Action Rifle: This lot offers you the opportunity to bid on an incredible piece of American, Civil War, and Firearms history in the form of an original Henry Model 1860, lever action, repeating rifle, chambered for . 44 Henry Rimfire. The Model 1860 was designed by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860 and manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company. Production ran from 1860-1866, during which time approximately 14, 000 were manufactured. Initially, production was slow, with 150-200 rifles produced every month. The famed M1860 gained a renowned reputation for its use at the Battle of Little Big Horn, as well as acting as the base for the iconic Winchester repeating rifles. Additionally, the Henry rifle was adopted in small quantities by the Union in the Civil War and favored for its greater firepower and rate of fire than that of the standard issue carbines. When first encountered by the Confederate troops, it is documented that Confederate Colonel John Mosby coined the rifle as, "That damned Yankee rifle that can be loaded on Sunday and fired all week". For a Union Civil War soldier, owning a Henry Model 1860 was a point of pride. Soldiers who had saved their reenlistment bonus believed the high rate of fire would save their lives. Since tactics had not yet been developed to take advantage of the firepower, Henry's were most frequently used by scouts, skirmishers, flank guards, and raiding parties. After the Civil War, many Henry rifles found their way in the Western Frontier. Many fell into the hands of the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians and took part in the obliteration of Custer's U. S. Cavalry troops in June of 1876. The Henry M1860 is a 16 + 1, breech loading lever action rifle, utilizing a brass receiver, iron rifled barrel, and walnut fixtures. This example shows the standard 24" octagon barrel, factory without fore-grip, folding ladder rear sight, and is paired with a brass blade front, rotating lower tang catch, hidden butt-stock trap door (with the cleaning rod), butt-stock, barrel sling loops, and a sprung magazine—operated by sliding the spring forward and rotating the tip of the barrel, leaving you to drop your cartridges in through the front. The rifle shows the original roll-stamping and is period correct and reads, "HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16. 1860 - MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN. CT. " on the top of the barrel. The serial numbers are also shown on the top of the barrel, behind the rear sight, on the inside of the lower tang, and on the inside of the butt-stock, underneath the upper tang. Overall, the rifle shows very-good, collectors grade condition. Aesthetically, the brass receiver and butt-plate showcase a mustard, mellow-yellow patina, the iron barrel has a naturally aged plum finish, absent of major pitting or rust, and the walnut butt-stock shows handling marks, and is absent of cracks. Mechanically, the rifle has a smooth action and strong rifling, and it is accompanied by the original butt-stock cleaning rod! The tight fit and finish of the wood to frame is fantastic, showing a high grade. Serial Number: 431. The rifle, manufactured in the first half and possibly within the first two months of production between 1860 and 1863, qualifies as an Antique Long Gun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
LOT OF TWO STEVENS SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS; model 35,6" half round half octagonal barrel, serial #32952; "Reliable pocket rifle model", 6 1/4" round/octagonal barrel, 5/8" wide nickel plated frame, spur trigger, serial #25464; both have walnut grips, open sights, break open action and exposed hammers. Lot requires FFL or background check.
TWO COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERS.31, 4 in. octagonal barrel stamped "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA", brass blade front sight, serial number 217865 on four parts of frame, 17865 on wedge and engraved 6 shot cylinder, brass backstrap, walnut grip, "COLT'S PATENT" on left side of frame, 9 in. overall; .31 caliber on brass trigger guard, 5 in. octagonal barrel stamped "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW...." partially under corrosion, brass cone front sight, serial number 277700 on four parts of frame and cylinder, 0900 on wedge, 7700 on 5 shot cylinder, brass backstrap, walnut grip, "COLT'S...." on left side of frame, 10 in. overall
Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection
Condition:
smaller revolver with corrosion and wear to iron components, patina to brass components, wear, gouges and chips to grip, loose barrel wedge, appears to function mechanically, very light action, larger revolver with patina and wear to iron components, minor oxidation, patina to brass components, light wear to walnut grip, heavy wear to cylinder, appears to function mechanically, very stiff action, pitting, scratches and dings to both barrels
Winchester Model 1886 . 40-82 Lever Action Rifle: Offered for sale is a very early, Winchester 1886 octagon rifle, manufactured during the first two years of production in the rare and desirable . 40-82 caliber, low serial number that was made in 1888. A scarce and desirable western big game chambering in the Model 1886, the . 40-82 cartridge was considered a powerful, flat-shooting round based on the long . 45-90 cartridge case gradually necked down to take . 40 caliber bullets. John Browning designed the big Model 1886 to be the strongest and most potent lever action rifle of the day. The standard and correct 26” octagon barrel with full magazine tube shows a deep and rich, aged blue finish and retains excellent Winchester markings that include: “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. , NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. ” The upper tang is marked with the earliest model designation and states simply, “MODEL 1886. ” The bolt located on the top of the receiver also shows a deep and very aged, blue finish. The receiver case colors have faded to an uncleaned gray/brown appearance. The action is fully functional and tight. Even the bore is surprisingly bright and fine, with good rifling all the way through. Further, this early 1886 is fitted with a buckhorn rear sight with elevator bar intact and a small blade/bead front sight. The top of the octagon barrel ahead of the receiver is correctly stamped with the caliber designation “40-82. ” The 1886 in . 40-82 chambering was very popular in the American West, where it was considered a powerful enough cartridge for the largest game encountered—plus it has the advantage of being flat shooting, enough for long shots at distant targets. This is an early and seriously powerful frontier rifle in very good and uncleaned condition. It would be a fine addition to any Winchester or Old West collection. Serial Number: 27504. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
Norwich Arms Co. Fully Engraved Revolver c. 1878: This is an attractive example of a Norwich Arms Co. single action spur trigger revolver showing a nickel finish along with being fully factory engraved. The engraving is quite beautiful with a rich swirling paisley or leaf design on the frame and cylinder accompanied by the typical Norwich dots, dashes, roll engravings and more. The pistol shows a very rare and unusually seen custom order 5 inch fully octagon barrel having engraving across the entire surface. The pistol has a five groove rifling with a chamfered or beveled barrel end (a truly quality gunsmith addition). The revolver is marked on the top of the barrel, "NORWICH ARMS CO. 38 (in a diamond symbol)" and on the left side of the barrel, "PAT'D APR 23 1878". The barrel is marked with the serial number of "1882", making it an early production pistol. The pistol shows a high grade of condition with 90%+ of the finish remaining on the pistol. The factory original grips are still present with each having a matching chip as shown, as small imperfection on a nearly wonderful firearm. The barrel is also marked , "1882" making it a numbers matching gun. The revolver is chambered in a . 38 caliber. ANTIQUE FIREARM, NO FFL Required. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer?s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
High Condition Winchester Mod 1886 Takedown Rifle.
Serial # 94940 The factory letter indicates that this rifle was shipped from warehouse on April 24th, 1895 as follows: Rifle, caliber .45-70, barrel type octagon, trigger; plain, takedown. This letter confirms every characteristic of this rifle which features 26" full octagon barrel, full magazine, Winchester sporting front and rear sights, takedown, blued finish, walnut stocks, crescent steel buttplate and case colored hammer and lever. This rifle remains in phenomenal, all original, condition. All standard takedown rifles of this era features blued receivers and rarely does one surface in such high original condition. The barrel and tube retains approximately 98% of the original factory blue finish with strong factory stamps and the only real wear on the tube from takedown procedure. The left side of frame retains approximately 90% of the brilliant high polish factory blue. Right side of frame retains approximately 85% original factory blue. Bolt retains 90% original blue. Loading gate retains 80% original blue. Strong case colors on hammer and lever. The buttplate colors have toned out. All original blue remains on tang. Takedown ring is basically blue-brown patina, as is bottom of frame (from carry). Oil finished walnut stocks are near mint with no cracks or chips with nary a ding anywhere on the wood. Mint bore and action. Given the condition and caliber of this takedown rifle, this is an exceptional example that would be hard to improve upon.
*TWO REENACTING PERCUSSION PISTOLS. Late 20th century. Connecticut Valley Arms .45 caliber Kentucky-style with a walnut stock and octagonal barrel. Barrel length 10"l. S/n 0017814, and an Ultra-Hi .44 caliber with a walnut stock and octagonal barrel. Barrel length 11"l. S/n 0270.
Flintlock boys fowler: Flintlock boys fowler, approximately . 36 caliber, with walnut stock and some relief carving behind barrel tang, pewter side plate, 34" octagonal to round barrel, together with a fragment of a percussion boys rifle, 33" octagonal barrel. Condition Overall fair condition, side plate is a poor replacement, missing top jaw, small loss to stock forward of lock plate. Other - as found.
TWO REVOLVERS. Includes a Remington New Model Pocket revolver .31 caliber five-shot cylinder 3'' octagonal barrel iron frame walnut grips s/n 353 and an Allen and Wheelock sidehammer pocket revolver .28 caliber five-shot cylinder 3'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. Remington with mottled patina and scattered oxidation action does not function; A&W heavily oxidized action smooth. *Remington Sn. is 3532.
19th c N. Kendall Windsor, VT percussion cap under hammer octagonal barrel L target rifle, brass mou 19th c N. Kendall Windsor, VT percussion cap under hammer octagonal barrel L target rifle, brass mounts and patch box, cal 45, 33" engraved long barrel, original adjustable rear peep sight, missing silver deer inlay on cheek rest.
TWO SINGLE ACTION SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVERS; "red Jacket No.3", 2 1/4" octagonal barrel, scroll engraved, ivory grips; "Paralyzer" 2 5/8" octagonal barrel, hard rubber grips; both are .32 rimfire caliber, birds head grips, nickel finish, exposed hammers, fixed sights, serial #'s 36907 and 5016 respectively.
19TH C. AMERICAN MERWIN & BRAY BRASS POCKET PISTOLNorth America, United States, New York, ca. 1859 to 1866 CE. This is a fine Merwin & Bray single shot .22 caliber rimfire pocket pistol with a swing-out octagonal barrel and brass frame. The octagonal barrel has a single blade sight and is stamped, "MERWIN & BRAY / NEW YORK." The barrel pivots to the right for loading, with a push release underneath the brass forestock. The gun also features a spur trigger and polished wood grip. This is the perfect pocket-sized weapon for concealed carry and was a popular weapon during the American Civil War. Size: 5.75" L x 0.8" W (14.6 cm x 2 cm); bore: 0.22" W (0.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-Hightower, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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#167044
Condition:
Scratches and nicks as expected with age and use. Stable fissure to wood stock. Barrel pivots easily outward. Hammer and trigger work but are stiff and require some force. Gun has not been tested for firing functionality. Maker mark is clearly stamped on barrel.
PA Rifle Works Kentucky Style Rifle.
Description Cal/GA: .45 percussion. Barrel length: 37 inches. Heavy octagon barrel with octagon style rifling. Metal surfaces patina with some light rust. Set trigger on lock. Poorly fitting wood around metal. Original open sight. Originality: 50%.
Condition (Fair - Poor).
YFLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL, SIGNED GEORGE THOMSON CIRCA 1800 engraved stepped lock signed GEORGE THOMSON, octagonal damascus barrel engraved LONDON on the top flat, walnut full stock with chequered butt, iron furniture, trigger guard with pineapple finial, plain escutcheon and white metal barrel bolt escutcheons, replacement ramrod, barrel 6inches long/ 16cm long; together with a FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL, SIGNED SMITH, signed to the stepped lock, with sliding safety, short octagonal barrel engraved LONDON with Irish registration marks, plain walnut full stock, engraved iron trigger guard with a pineapple finial, and replacement ramrod, barrel 3inches long/ 8cm long (2) Estimate £ 200-300 Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/. Sold for £425 (buyer's premium included)
Lot Of 4: Antique Cartridge Revolvers.
Serial # 2267 & NSV & 917 & 11365 (No. 1) is a Colt new line revolver. It is a .30 cal, rim fire, spur trigger, five shot, single action, 2 - 1/4" barrel, nickel finish, walnut grips. Gun retains approx 30% nickel, indexes but does not line up, cylinder pin is crude replacement a missing front retaining screw, visible rifling. (No. 2) is a fine American Standard Tool Co, spur trigger revolver, this is a copy of the S&W, seven shot, .22 cal. rim fire, tip up, spur trigger, single action with a 3" octagon barrel, rosewood grips. Gun is in great condition retaining aprox 90% original factory nickel, with most of the wear and some bubbling on cylinder, very good grips, does not index, very good bore. (No. 3) is a Hopkins & Allen Dictator, spur trigger, single action revolver. It is a .30 cal, rim fire, five shot, nickel finish, wood grips, has a 2 - 3/4" round barrel, gun retains approx 50% nipple, balance brown patina, excellent grips, indexes and locks up perfectly. Bore is good with some corrosion. (No. 4) W.L. Grant single action, spur trigger revolver, .32 cal, rim fire, has a 5" octagon barrel, saw handle grip, the barrel has about 85% original blue starting to plum, frame turned brown patina, very good bore, this revolver is incomplete, missing the cylinder, grips and cylinder pin but the parts that are there are in excellent condition. Good project gun.
Lot Of 4: Antique Hand Guns.
Serial # NSV & 435 & NSV & NSV This lot includes four antique percussion era hand guns. (No. 1) is a double barrel, double hammer, side by side boot pistol, no manufacture marks, approx .38 cal. Has 4" octagon barrels, two triggers, walnut bag handle, metal is basically brown patina, the grips have been cut away on both sides to expose spring, both hammers in working order with strong fall, very good bores. (No. 2) Small single shot boot pistol No. 135, no other markings, .30 cal. 2 - 3/4" barrel, walnut bag handle, metal brown patina, very good grips, fine working order, rough bore. (No. 3) is a single shot full stock pistol, the side plate is stamped Poton, features a 7" part octagon barrel. It is a .50 cal, clean smooth bore, a light stock (appears to be maple), checkered grip, original ram rod, has a horn tip, brass trigger guard, engraved brass butt plate, this gun is in excellent condition, has a smooth blue starting to patina on metal, fine working order, strong hammer fall, well made, high condition early gun. (No. 4) is a Allen's Patent 1843 pepperbox revolver, stamped Worchester (MA), six shot, .32 cal, 3 - 1/4" barrel, single trigger, top hammer, perfect working order, all original nipples, double action only, beautiful walnut grips, engraved frame, attached nipple shield, Numbered, 23, Metal is a smooth grey patina.
Winchester lever action rifle, model 1892, 32 W.C.F. 24" barrel, octagon barrel, crescent stock bone is bright with good rifling and... Winchester lever action rifle, model 1892, 32 W.C.F. 24" barrel, octagon barrel, crescent stock bone is bright with good rifling and scattered pitting, 2" crack in the right side forearm front, otherwise wood is sound with lots of handling marks. sn49764
Kentucky Rifle. Description Circa 1830 to 1840. OL: 51 - 3/4". BL: 36". TB: Octagonal. LM: Percussion. PB: 4-piece. S: Curly Maple. Seven silver inlays. This original percussion half-stock is an extremely beautiful example of Henry Leman's early work in Lancaster. It is fully silver-mounted with exceptional engraving on all of the silver metal. All of the silver surfaces are virtually covered with this engraving. This rifle is in superlative condition and may even be unfired. The curly maple stock appears to have its original varnish finish while the lock is beautifully engraved, as is the tang end of the rifle's octagonal barrel. The barrel is stamped "H.E. Leman. Lancaster PA. Warranted" while the lock is stamped "Leman.Lanctr PA". The silver mounts are a combination of German and coin silver. Again, the condition and quality of this rifle cannot be overstated, as this is an outstanding example of his best workmanship.Condition (Excellent).
AMERICAN PERCUSSION OCTAGONAL BARREL RIFLE.
The cast steel octagonal barrel with peep sight mounted to a walnut stock fitted with brass furniture and a cast percussion plate. The plate with traces of old engraving. Overall length 50 inches, barrel length 33 inches.
(lot of 2) Kentucky style percussion rifles, both with tiger maple stocks, octagonal barrels: (1) half stock, estimated .20 caliber, 37.25" octagonal barrel with fixed iron sights, the lockplate marked R. Patrick & Co., later hammer screw, hammer not moving and not responsive to double set trigger, brass fittings including patch box plate detached but present, approx. 52"l; (1) full stock, estimated .32 caliber, 44.75" barrel with fixed iron sights, no visible markings at lock plate, hammer holds at half and full cock, but only moves to half cock with trigger pull, single trigger, iron trigger guard, stock with cheek piece, overall: 61"l, total of both: 14.45lbs
Engraved Bacon & Co. Bar Hammer . 36 Caliber Pistol: For your consideration is an Engraved Bacon & Co. bar hammer . 36 caliber pistol. This single shot pistol has a 4” round and part octagon barrel chambered in . 36 caliber. The firearm is operated by a bar hammer percussion firing system. The nipple shows good condition and the trigger operates as intended. The frame of the pistol shows a fancy factory engraving on either side and along the back strap of the two walnut grip panels. The left of the octagonal portion of the barrel reads “Bacon & Co. Norwich C. T. – Cast Steel”. The underside of the barrel is marked with the pistol’s serial number. The firearm is in good condition for its age and was manufactured between 1852 and 1858. Serial Number: 13. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
VERY RARE AND IMPORTANT HEAVY BBL SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal 40. 2-½". SN 158635. 34" oct bbl. Certainly one of the most important Sharps rifles to be offered at public auction in years. As per a factory records letter from Dr. Richard J. Labowski which states: ‘It is one of the best known of all Sharps rifles and appears in Order Book No. 7 listed as a Model 1874 Sporting Rifle invoiced at the Bridgeport factory on March 24, 1879 to James Dodds of Dayton, Ohio. The rifle is further described as being .40 caliber using the 2 & ½ inch shell, and having a 34 inch full octagon barrel ordered by Dodds to weigh 22 pounds, with double triggers, open sights and oil finished stocks. The ordered was entered on January 25, 1879, but the rifle was not shipped until two months later, indicating the effort needed for Sharps production to accommodate such an unusual special order. The price charged for this unique rifle, unfortunately, does not appear in the surviving records. This rifle is the heaviest octagon barrel Model 1874 Sharps rifle ever made. It is illustrated in ‘Sharps Firearms’ by Frank Sellers on page 224. Shipped along with the rifle were 100 empty shells .40-2&1/2, 1250 bullets .40/330, 250 bullets .40/370 and one wad cutter. James Dodds’ letterhead states that he dealt in "English & American Breech-Loading Guns, Fine Tools for Mechanics, Carvers & Jewelers…..’ and that he engaged in ‘Model Making and Repairing’. He purchased at least two ultra heavy weight Model 1874 Sharps Sporting Rifles directly from the factory". The full length telescope now mounted on the rifle is unmarked. The rear 7-½" is brass and is an extension without optics. CONDITION: Very fine. 85% thinning blue on the bbl, worn on the edges. Casehardening colors are bright at the front of the lockplate, slightly fading elsewhere and completely silvered out on the lever and rear of the lockplate. Wood has scratches on the left side. Mechanically fine. 4-57568 (45,000-65,000)