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Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction #1046

June 21, 2024 to June 23, 2024

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Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction #1046

June 21, 2024 to June 23, 2024

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Antique Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 2

Antique Winchester First Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured 1876 per Madis. Included factory letter lists the carbine as received at the warehouse on 26 September 1876 and shipped on 1 January 1879 in order number 14097. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 3

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket

Manufactured 1870 per Madis, barrel markings restamped. Includes a socket bayonet numbered "40557".

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Lot 7

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured 1886 per Madis.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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Early Production Three Digit Serial Number 617 New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle

Lot 8

Early New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle

This early production three-digit serial number Henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in August 1862, the fifth month of production. This rifle would almost certainly have seen service during the Civil War and later on the frontier! The rifle has the early Henry features such as the first style brass receiver with rear sight dovetail (occupied by a folding ladder rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards), straight follower cut in the receiver bottom, brass buttplate with rounded heel, front sight with rounded back (half moon style), and first style New Haven Arms Company barrel legend. Matching serial numbers appear on the barrel, left side of the lower tang, tang screws, and buttplate. One of the buttplate screws is unnumbered, and the other replacement screw is numbered to a different gun. The barrel and integral 15-shot magazine originally had a blue finish. The hammer, lever, and trigger were color casehardened. The hammer has a hand knurled spur. The American walnut straight grip stock is nicely figured. Experts believe that most of the 7,500 Henry rifles manufactured between April 1862 and January 1865 were purchased for use in the Civil War and saw some military service. Aside from 900 rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in 1863-1864 to arm the 1st D.C. Cavalry Regiment, nearly all Henry rifles used in the Civil War were privately purchased by soldiers who wanted to have the most advanced firearm available and take advantage of the sustained firepower of a 15-shot magazine rifle. Henry rifles also continued to be used in the West after the Civil War. As a result, the great majority of the Henry rifles under serial number 7,500 show moderate to heavy wear. Early production Henry rifles are exceptionally rare. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Lot 9

Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 1 Lever Action Pistol

One of only about 1,200 No. 1 pistols were manufactured by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1854 and 1855. They are historically significant pieces for both Smith & Wesson and Winchester collectors. Factory floral scroll engraved receiver. Both grip panels are stamped with the last two digits of the serial number ("81").

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic

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Lot 10

Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Manufactured 1896 per Madis. Included Cody Firearms Records Officer serial number search states the rifle was received in the warehouse on October 10, 1899 and was shipped the next day with an octagon barrel in .44 caliber, set trigger, Lyman front and rear sights, and takedown configuration.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 11

Antique Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle in .45-70

Manufactured 1884, fitted with double set trigger.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70 Government

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Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 12

Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Manufactured 1882 per Madis. Included factory letter lists the rifle in .38 caliber with a half octagon barrel, plain trigger, and half magazine when received at the warehouse on 30 August 1882 and shipped on 31 August 1882 in order number 34686. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 14

Engraved Antique Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army

Manufactured 1883

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 Colt

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U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter, Kopec Letter, and Holster Rig

Lot 15

U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army with Accessories

The included factory letter lists this revolver as chambered in .45 caliber with a blue finish and barrel length and grips not listed when shipped to United States Government Inspector at the Colt Plant on January 26, 1887. The also included John Kopec notes this revolver has having previously been known in his survey and that no known documentation of this revolver exists. With a U.S. web cartridge belt and leather holster.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

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Etched Panel Antique Colt Black Powder Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster Rig

Lot 16

Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army with Factor

The included factory letter lists this revolver as chambered in 44-40 with blue finish and barrel length and grips not listed when shipped to Hartley & Graham in New York, New York on July 21, 1880. With Montgomery, Ward & Co. holster rig.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Antique First Year Production Colt Etched Panel Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 17

Colt Etched Panel Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Revolver

Manufactured 1877. Included factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, nickel finish, and shipment to B. Kittredge & Co. in Cincinnati on 16 June 1877 (barrel length and grip type not listed).

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Long Colt

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Lot 18

U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Single Action Revolver

3,000 First Model Schofields were purchased by the U.S. Government circa 1875.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 Schofield

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Lot 19

Antique Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1888. "DEPUTY SHERIFF" marked silver badge on right side of grip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips and Holster

Lot 20

First Generation Colt Single Action Army with Pearl Grips

Manufactured in 1898. With El Paso Saddlery Co. holster.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 Colt

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Lot 24

Chicago Fire Arms Co. Protector Palm Pistol

Manufactured c.1890s. Serial numbers match. Provenance: The TTT Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 XSRF

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Three Factory Engraved James Reid "My Friend" Knuckle Duster Revolvers -A) .32 Caliber James Reid My Friend Knuckle Duster Revolver

Lot Contains 3 Items

Lot 26

Three Factory Engraved James Reid "My Friend" Knuckle Dusters

Manufactured c. 1870-1882. Provenance: The TTT Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF, 22 RF

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Three American Antique Handguns -A) National Arms Co. Moore's Patent Front Loading Revolver

Lot Contains 3 Items

Lot 30

Three American Antique Handguns

Manufactured c. 1864-70.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 teat-fire, 41 RF

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Three Engraved Percussion Handguns -A) Allen & Thurber Center Hammer Pistol

Lot Contains 3 Items

Lot 31

Three Engraved Percussion Handguns

Manufactured c. 1840s-1850s.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 36, 32, 45

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Lot 32

Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Stock

Manufactured between 1879 to 1887, the Model 320 Revolving Rifle is one of the rarest Smith & Wesson firearms manufactured with a total production of 977. The Model 320 was manufactured in three barrel lengths of 16, 18, and 20 inches. 514 were reportedly manufactured with an 18 inch barrel. With stock, mounting hardware numbered "114".

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 320

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Smith & Wesson Number 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver with Holster

Lot 33

Smith & Wesson No. 3 2nd Model American Single Action Revolver

Manufactured 1872-1874. With a later flap holster.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W American

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U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 34

U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Revolver

"U.S." stamped on the butt at the toe. Included factory letter indicates this Schofield was shipped on April 11, 1877 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, who presumably shortened the barrel and nickeled the revolver to its current configuration.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 S&W Schofield

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Lot 35

Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured 1895 per Madis. Lower tang marked "4319 CH". "4319" repeated inside the stock channel, on the butt and inside of buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40 WCF

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Lot 36

New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Lever Action Carbine

The New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic pistols and carbines manufactured in 1857-1860 are important pieces in the evolution of Winchester firearms. An estimated 1,000 total carbines were produced distributed across three different barrel length configurations. Serial number "230" stamped on the left of the lower tang ("2" stamped over the a "3"), lever, and underside of the buttplate. "2964" stamped on the right of the lower tang.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Historic, Documented Winchester One of One Thousand Model 1873 Lever Action Smoothbore Rifle Inscribed for H.G.H. Reed of Milwaukee with Factory Letter

Lot 37

H.G.H. Reed 1 of 1000 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

The included factory letter lists this unusual rifle as a "1 of 100" (factory error) with an octagon barrel, set trigger, and XXX stock with checkering. It was received in the warehouse on August 9, 1876, and shipped the following day on August 10, 1876 to fill order 6647. An included scanned copy of a Winchester 1873 factory ledger record also reflects this information. "H.G.H. Reed./Milwaukee, Wis./Aug. 3rd 1876" inscribed in fine period script on the left side plate. The rifle is listed by serial number on page 395 of "Winchester's New Model of 1873: A Tribute, Volume II" by Gordon with the same details recorded from the warehouse ledgers along with the finish noted as blue. The inscription is also noted on page 460. Page 381 has a picture of the named inscription on the left side plate of the very first "One of a Thousand" shipped (serial number 3419), which was shipped at an earlier date on April 26, 1875; it is of note that the named inscription on the aforementioned gun is located in the same spot on the left side plate and matches the styling and font as seen on this One of One Thousand. This gun is pictured and discussed on page 77 of "Winchester 1 of 1000" by R.L. Wilson who notes the rifle had no serial number when it was reported to Winchester and Universal Pictures as part of their search for 1 of 1000s in 1950. That same year, E. Hartshorne of Winchester suggested the original serial number was 19675, and that number is now marked on the lower tang. The left side of the lower tang has "XXXX 58," the number "201A" has been noted on the barrel under the forearm, and "S," "32" and "5340" are located inside the upper tang channel of the stock. The rifle has an unusual modification: the smoothbore barrel was turned down to round. The magazine was also cut back to just past the forend cap. The rifle is featured on the cover of November 1980 issue "The Gun Report" (copy included) and is pictured and discussed in the article "H.G.H. Reed's One of One Thousand" by David V. Stroud inside. He indicates that this rifle appears to be a factory smoothbore One of One Thousand and that he had discussed it with George Madis who noted that two other One of One Thousands that appear to be factory smoothbores were known. Madis stated, "If the bore had been reamed it would measure .490, and 2 1/2 thousandths of an inch on each side would have to be removed." This rifle's bore measures as .445. which is larger than a usual .44-40. As Stroud notes, it could not have been made from a .38-40 barrel as that caliber had not been introduced in 1876. As such this rare smoothbore rifle may be one of only three smoothbore One of One Thousands known. The Gun Report article states, "Under the barrel are markings applied after the rifling. These are normally three letters or three numbers denoting the three steps that had been completed. Under the barrel of the Reed Winchester there are four marks, '2 0 1 A'. The final mark indicates the fourth step had been taken, and the letter 'A' may have denoted smoothbore." Stroud indicates the rifle was owned by Horatio Gates Howard Reed (April 22, 1828-May 31, 1902) and provides useful details of his life but was unable to confirm the why and how Reed received the rifle, although he states "There is a 1876 Milwaukee newspaper article reporting that a man named Reed had taken part in a pigeon shoot, a sporting event that would call for a smoothbore weapon!" Said article has been located at the time of writing this description in The Daily Milwaukee News, dated August 10, 1876 (the same exact date as the shipment of this rifle!), in which it states, "At a pigeon shoot which occurred at the Layton house yesterday, the crack shooting was done by messrs. Grout, Reed, Deeves, Dickens, and Dawson, all of whom, at two or three different trials brought down their full score of birds, not missing a shot. Another trial of skill is in occur at 2 P.M. today." It is also of important note that this rifle has a specially ordered heavyweight stock (very noticeable when holding), which would make perfect sense considering Reed had intentions for using it in pigeon shooting competition. Horatio Gates Howard Reed was born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, came west to Wisconsin in 1856, and became wealthy through his work in the railroad industry. He is also credited with building the Sheboygan Fond Du Lac Railroad, was the general manager of the Lake Shore Traffic Company and the Kaukauana Water Power Company, and was a Democratic state assemblyman from Sheboygan in 1869 and 1870. In 1868, he invented a "device for heading and unheading barrels" per Stroud's articles. Stroud also notes that Reed had been presented a gold watch and chain by the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railroad Company in 1874. The inscription on this One of One Thousand could have been in relation to the famous Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia, the United States' first World's Fair which was on going at the time. Given his prominent place in American industry and the 10,000,000 visitors the fair attracted, Reed may have been there and have ordered the rifle after seeing Winchester's display at the fair on August 3, 1876.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF Smoothbore

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Lot 39

Roper Repeating Rifle Co. Revolving Shotgun

Manufactured c.1869-1876, using an internal rotary magazine and open-bolt action to cycle proprietary steel percussion-primed shells. 13 1/2" LOP.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 40

Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1891 per Madis.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 41

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured 1892 per Madis. Four piece cleaning rod included.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 42

Engraved Antique Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured 1898 per Madis, floral scroll engraving on nearly all of the sides of the receiver, Williams receiver mounted peep sight.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30-40

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Lot 44

Colt-Burgess Lever Action Rifle

One of 2,556 rifles with an octagon barrel manufactured 1883-85. This is the only lever action firearm made in any quantity in Colt's history. Screw hole empty in left of receiver.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 45

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured 1884 per Madis, replacement dust cover.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 46

Winchester Second Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured 1878 per Madis, period installed Springfield Trapdoor folding ladder rear sight. Included Cody Firearms Museum records request lists the rifle with an octagon barrel and set trigger when received at the warehouse on 7 April 1879 and shipped on 18 August 1879 in order number 16603.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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Antique Colt Black Powder Frame Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

Lot 49

Antique Colt Black Powder Frontier Six Shooter SAA

Manufactured in 1891.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 51

Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver

Manufactured c. 1875-1889. With 1975 dated safety inspection certificate indicating revolver was owned by U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Arthur J. Tuttle. Provenance: The Arthur J. Tuttle Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45

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U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Holster

Lot 52

U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army with Holster

Frame manufactured in 1885. Frame and barrel "DFC" inspected. Triggerguard numbered "7552". Backstrap numbered "13432". With brown leather holster.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 Colt

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Two Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Large Frame Army Single Action Revolvers -A) Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Large Frame Army Single Action Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 57

Two Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Large Frame Single Action Revolvers

Also known as the "Frontier Model." This model was manufactured c. 1876-1880s, with "A" being a later variant and "B" being an earlier variant.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF, 44 Russian

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Two Colt Model 1877 Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 59

Two Colt Model 1877 Double Action Revolvers

Manufactured in 1900.

Antique

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Long Colt, 38 Colt

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Lot 61

Minneapolis Firearms Protector Palm Pistol

Only manufactured between 1891-1892.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 XSRF

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Lot 62

Factory Engraved Wm. M. Marston Three-Barrel .32 Derringer

Manufactured in 1864-1872, only about 3,300 of these unique, three-barreled pocket pistols were produced. Norm Flayderman notes that factory engraving was only standard on the first 50 of these pistols, making this factory engraved example quite rare. This specific pistol also has a scarce 4 inch barrel group and the rare "IMPROVED 1864" marking below the standard markings on the left of the frame.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

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Three Remington Over/Under Derringers -A) Early Production E. Remington & Sons Over/Under Derringer

Lot Contains 3 Items

Lot 63

Three Remington Over/Under Derringers

This early second style variation is marked with the two-line "E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y./ELLIOT'S PATENT DECEMBER 12TH 1865" marking on the rib and an ejector fitted to the left side and was manufactured c. 1870-1888.

Antique

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 41 RF

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Two Antique American Pocket Handguns -A) Chicago Protector Palm Pistol with Pearl Panels

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 64

Two Antique American Pocket Handguns

Manufactured c. 1890s.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 XSRF, 22 RF

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Lot 65

Engraved James Reid New Model Knuckle Duster Revolver

Manufactured c. 1868-1882.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Engraved and Silver Plated National Arms Co. First Model Derringer with Very Scarce Short Barrel

Lot 68

National Arms Co. First Model Derringer with Short Barrel

This derringer is one of just 6,000 First Models manufactured between 1865 and 1870. This same model was later produced by Colt after they bought out National Arms.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 RF

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Lot 69

James Rodgers Sheffield Percussion Knife Pistol

Manufactured c. mid-19th century. "JAMES/RODGERS/SHEFFIELD" marked on the ricassos of the 3 1/8" and 2 1/8" blades. Also has tweezers and a ball mold.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31

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Lot 70

Colt New Police "Cop and Thug" Single Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1885. London address and proofs. Backstrap marked "83. B."

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 CF

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Lot 71

New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol

This is a fine example of a desirable Volcanic Arms Company No. 1 pocket pistol with the very rare 6 inch barrel and deluxe grips. This rare pistol is accompanied by a letter from R. L. Wilson who describes the facts surrounding this rare pistol; 1) it does not include any factory name or address; 2) it was fitted with a set of two-piece deluxe grips, 3) the frame and side plates were polished but never engraved nor plated, which would have been done after it was engraved. Numerous companies in the past have sold both rifles and pistol in what has been termed "in the white" or "soft" condition for engraving or embellishment by outside artisans. Consequently, Wilson's theory is that this specific pistol is one of those guns and for some reason just was never completed. Normally with this serial number range the barrel would have been marked with the New Haven Arms Co. markings which was used after April 1897. It is estimated that only approximately 225 No. 1 pocket pistols with 6 inch barrels were ever manufactured. The pistol has a blued octagon barrel with integral magazine, brass pocket pistol-size receiver, casehardened hammer, blued loading lever with finger hole and a set of two-piece deluxe grips. The barrel is fitted with a nickel-silver cone front sight, and a dovetailed rear sight is fitted to the top of the receiver. Serial number "940" is stamped on the right side of the cocking lever and the lower left side of the frame under the grips.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Lot 72

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured 1882 per Madis. Replacement 1873 marked ladder style rear sight.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Lot 73

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured 1892 per Madis, dust cover absent. Included factory letter lists the carbine in .44 caliber when received at the warehouse on 23 December 1891 and shipped on 7 March 1892 in order number 20955. Also included is a handwritten letter stating that this carbine was purchased around 1925 from a from a "border patrolman" in Texas, who had previously taken it from a Mexican bandit which he had killed.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 74

Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1895 per Madis.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 75

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .22 Long

Manufactured 1884 per Madis.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 Long

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