RIAC On Time Firearms Auction #5010

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RIAC On Time Firearms Auction #5010

Ending at April 20, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT** Lots end individually, 15 seconds apart. New bids will extend each lot by 5 minutes.

This auction has ended.

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Scarce, Early Production, Documented, Factory "Fifteen Dollar" Panel Scene Engraved Colt "Fancy" Grade Deluxe Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Factory Letter

Lot 1

Factory "Fifteen Dollar" Engraved Colt Model 1878 Hammer Shotgun

Manufactured in 1879, the second year of production, this is a solid representative example of a special ordered, deluxe, factory engraved Model 1878 shotgun. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration including the "fancy" grade and factory engraving valued at $15 (a princely sum at the time), as well as being a single gun shipment to J.C. Grubb & Co. in Philadelphia on 14 November 1879. The engraving was almost certainly executed by Cuno Helfricht, Colt's lead engraver at the time, with a similar example of an "extra fancy" Model 1878 (serial number 333) from Helfricht's shop pictured on p. 263 of "The Book of Colt Engraving" by Wilson. Though engraved examples of these shotguns are much sought after, these are generally more basic and less extensively embellished, making these "$15 fancy engraved" Model 1878s quite rare. The finely executed engraving features a total of five vignette scenes, composed of dogs on the front left and right of the lockplates and trigger guard, as well as game birds on the rear left and right. All of these are surrounded by beautiful, tight, English-style floral scroll engraving and patterned borders. Matching engraving extends to the breeches, top lever, hammers, and forearm furniture/latch. The Colt address is marked on top of the rib and both lockplates have the fancy scrip Colt markings. The wood is highly figured, deluxe grade, with a horn tip in the forearm, multi-point checkering on the grip areas, knob-type pistol grip, German silver escutcheon inscribed "D.S.B.C." on the bottom of the stock, and a smooth steel buttplate. The length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12Ended: Apr 20th, 12:05PM CDT

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Lot 2

Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Sporting Rifle

Uses a Springfield Model 1873 action (manufactured from 1873-77) fitted with a checkered half stock and octagon barrel marked with only the caliber designation ("40/65") and fitted with a Rocky Mountain front and sporting buckhorn rear sights.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCFEnded: Apr 20th, 12:10PM CDT

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Lot 3

Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in .45-70

Manufactured in 1887.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70Ended: Apr 20th, 12:00PM CDT

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Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 4

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Rifle with Factory Letter

The included factory letter confirms all the features except the magazine has been replaced from a half length to a full length magazine. According to the letter this rifle was received into the warehouse on May 21st, 1883 and shipped out the next day, on order number 4406. The slightly shortened barrel has been sleeved.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCFEnded: Apr 20th, 12:00PM CDT

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Lot 5

Sharps New Model Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine

Receiver conversion c. 1867-early 1870s. Barrel gauges at .40 caliber (likely 40-70). In his included handwritten letter from 1979, noted Sharps historian and author Frank Sellers, stated that this firearm "was shipped as a carbine during the Civil War, afterwards it was converted to cartridge and at a still later date again converted by adding a new barrel," likely done by Meacham Firearms, an American firearms manufacturer in the 1880s.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40Ended: Apr 20th, 12:01PM CDT

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Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Forager Shotgun with Frank Sellers Letter

Lot 6

Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Shotgun with Frank Sellers Letter

Manufactured c. 1878-1881, subsequently period converted to shotgun configuration. Barrel gauges at .50 caliber (32 gauge), fitted with a blade front sight, rear sight absent. In an included 1981 dated handwritten letter noted Sharps historian and author Frank Sellers stated that the gun was likely the work of retailer Francis Bannerman, one time largest dealer in military surplus known for making foragers. Sellers noted, "[The retailer] did good work on other conversions so I don't know why they couldn't on this [Borchardt]."

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50Ended: Apr 20th, 12:11PM CDT

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Special Order Antique Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle

Lot 7

Special Order Antique Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle

Manufactured in 1889 with special order half octagon barrel and Schuetzen buttplate on select grade buttstock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55Ended: Apr 20th, 12:06PM CDT

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U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with Rod Bayonet

Lot 8

U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1888 Rifle with Rod Bayonet

Manufactured in 1892. Includes cleaning rod bayonet.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70Ended: Apr 20th, 12:01PM CDT

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Lot 9

U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle

Manufactured in 1888. Faint "SWP" cartouche, date is illegible. Features a hooded front sight, "R" marked rear sight, and a metal pistol grip cap.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70 GovernmentEnded: Apr 20th, 12:02PM CDT

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Kittredge Retailer Marked Frank Wesson Two Trigger Single Shot Rifle

Lot 10

Kittredge Retailer Marked Frank Wesson Two Trigger Rifle

Manufactured in 1859-1888. "B. KITTREDGE/CINCINNATI. O." marked on top barrel flat.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44Ended: Apr 20th, 12:07PM CDT

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Lot 11

C.C. Brand Type Percussion Whaling Gun

Likely by C.C. Brand of Norwich, Connecticut. Per Flayderman, these whaling guns were first used c. 1850 and some were still in service after the turn of the 20th century.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 7/8 inchEnded: Apr 20th, 12:02PM CDT

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J. Keller Marked Pennsylvania Percussion Conversion Rifle

Lot 12

Unknown - Percussion Rifle

This rifle was the work of John Keller of Carlisle, Cumberland Country, Pennsylvania during the 1820s, later being converted from flint to percussion.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 53Ended: Apr 20th, 12:02PM CDT

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Two Underhammer Percussion Rifles -A) M.S. Sanderson Rifle

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 13

Two Underhammer Percussion Rifles

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 36, 31Ended: Apr 20th, 12:03PM CDT

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Lot 14

U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Mississippi Percussion Rifle

Dated 1851.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 58Ended: Apr 20th, 12:08PM CDT

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Lot 15

Willerding Indiana Half-Stock Percussion Rifle

Theodore and Simon Willerding were gunmakers in Evansville, Indiana, c. 1866-1889. The barrel is marked "WILLERDING/EVANSVILLE IND," and the lock plate is marked "JOHN GOLCHER".

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41Ended: Apr 20th, 12:03PM CDT

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Two Flintlock Heavy Barrel Rifles -A) H.W. Deeds Rifle

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 16

Two Flintlock Heavy Barrel Rifles

H.W. Deeds and "DR" marked barrel, Birch marked lock plate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 58, 60Ended: Apr 20th, 12:03PM CDT

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Lot 17

Drepperd of Lancaster Flintlock Fowling Piece

Drepperd marked barrel, Jacobs Fordney lock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 16Ended: Apr 20th, 12:04PM CDT

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Lot 18

Rare U.S. Navy Marked Remington-Lee Model 1885 Bolt Action Rifle

There were approximately 3,956 Model 1885 Remington-Lee bolt action rifles delivered on U.S. Navy contract between 1889-1893. Receiver is stamped "U.S.N./anchor/No 3218/H.H.E.". The November 4, 1879, patent date is stamped on the left receiver wall, and the two-line Remington address followed by the serial number (5290) is stamped on the left receiver rail. With two extra magazines.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70Ended: Apr 20th, 12:04PM CDT

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U.S. Winchester-Hotchkiss First Model Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 19

U.S. Winchester-Hotchkiss First Model Saddle Ring Carbine

"ESA/1878" cartouche on left side of the stock. The left side of the receiver is marked with the three-line address/patent markings with arrows, "P" proof on the bottom of the wrist,

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70Ended: Apr 20th, 12:04PM CDT

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Lot 20

Smith & Wesson First Model (Model of 1891) Single Shot Pistol

Manufactured 1893-1905. Birmingham "crown/VBP" proofed.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LREnded: Apr 20th, 12:04PM CDT

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Lot 21

Smith & Wesson First Model Single Shot Pistol

Manufactured 1893-1905. Grip frame has the S&W factory May 1962 ("5 62") return date and diamond refinish mark.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LREnded: Apr 20th, 12:05PM CDT

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Antique Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver Attributed to the Mexican Revolution with Factory Letter

Lot 22

Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

The factory letter lists this revolver as chambered in .44/40 with a blue finish, 4 3/4" barrel length (grips not listed) when part of a shipment of 10 guns shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett in Chicago, IL on December 7th, 1895. An included letter from a previous owner states he purchased the gun from the Wiggins family. Layton Wiggins is said to have used the gun in the Mexican Revolution. Layton's son stated, "This gun was used by my father during the Mexican Revolution era and my father told us it was used many time to kill Mexican bandits. He also told us that this gun saved his life many times."

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40Ended: Apr 20th, 12:05PM CDT

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Scarce Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver in Rare .38-44 Caliber

Lot 23

Scarce Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver in .38-44

Manufactured 1887-1910. One of 1,413 chambered in .38-44 caliber.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-44Ended: Apr 20th, 12:05PM CDT

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Lot 24

Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1900.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 41Ended: Apr 20th, 12:05PM CDT

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Civil War New Jersey Contract Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver

Lot 25

New Jersey Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver

Manufactured in 1863-1875, The left side of the barrel is marked "N.J" indicating this is one of only approximately 1,000 New Model Army revolvers purchased by the State of New Jersey for issue to state militia during the Civil War. Barrel is numbered to a different gun.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44Ended: Apr 20th, 12:06PM CDT

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Lot 26

Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured 1900.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCFEnded: Apr 20th, 12:06PM CDT

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Lot 27

Cased Smith & Wesson .32 Single Action Revolver

Factory letter states revolver shipped on May 3, 1879 to M.W. Robinson Co. of New York City with 3 1/2" barrel, nickel finish, and black hard rubber grips. This shipment was for 50 guns. Includes a period hardwood case featuring an S&W directions label on the interior of the lid.

Documentation

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 S&WEnded: Apr 20th, 12:06PM CDT

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Lot 28

Colt New Model Pocket Breech Loading Cartridge Revolver

The consignor noted that this revolver was newly made as a cartridge revolver c. late 1876 to early 1877. It is listed by serial number on page 142 of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols" by Breslin, Pirie, and Price in the "Second Serial Number Range New Breech Loading Pistols Made from Parts" as the Type 5 with a type C frame, solid 3.5 inch barrel, Hartford barrel address, rimfire configuration, and blue finish. The listing failed to note the scarce external loading gate spring screw. The Type 5 is explained as a "New Model Pocket Breech Loader, with newly made short, round, 'solid barrel,' no gate or ejector." on pages 75 and 128.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38Ended: Apr 20th, 12:06PM CDT

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Lot 29

Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action Frontier Revolver

Introduced in 1886 with all frames manufactured prior to 1899. Unnumbered 1 9/16 inch sleeved cylinder measures at .38 caliber. Barrel measures at .44 caliber. Butt serial number partially removed by lanyard ring hole plug.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40Ended: Apr 20th, 12:07PM CDT

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Engraved Silver Plated Remington New Model Police Cartridge Conversion Revolver

Lot 30

Engraved Remington New Model Police Conversion Revolver

Manufactured in 1865-75. Fitted with a replacement barrel, shortened loading lever, engraved with a zig-zag line vine pattern, initials on left side of the frame.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 RFEnded: Apr 20th, 12:07PM CDT

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Lot 31

Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 "Old Army" Single Action Revolver

Manufactured circa 1861-1874. S&W factory rework star on butt, and S&W August 1945 return date and refinish diamond mark on grip frame.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RFEnded: Apr 20th, 12:07PM CDT

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Two Plant's Manufacturing Co. Front Loading Army Revolvers -A) Scarce Plant's Manufacturing Co. Front Loading Army Second Model (Iron Frame) Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 32

Two Plant's Manufacturing Co. Front Loading Army Revolvers

Manufactured c. mid-1860s, around 350 made.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 42 cup-primedEnded: Apr 20th, 12:07PM CDT

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Lot 33

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver

All frames manufactured prior to 1899. S&W factory rework star on butt, and S&W factory November 1945 return date on grip frame. Illegible inscription on front strap.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W RussianEnded: Apr 20th, 12:18PM CDT

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Lot 34

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolver Shoulder Stock

Offered here is a S&W walnut stock extension designed for use with a S&W New Model No. 3 revolver. It has nickel plated attaching hardware and a checkered S&W hard rubber buttplate. Includes a correct and proper S&W box.

Has Box

Ended: Apr 20th, 12:08PM CDT

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Lot 35

Stevens Hunter's Pet Pocket Rifle No. 34 with Stock

Manufactured 1872-1886, early first type J. Stevens & Co. one-line barrel legend. With matching shoulder stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32Ended: Apr 20th, 12:08PM CDT

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Lot 36

Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol

Manufactured c. 1817-1820.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54Ended: Apr 20th, 12:08PM CDT

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Two U.S. Military Percussion Pistols -A) U.S. H. Aston Model 1842 Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 37

Two U.S. Military Percussion Pistols

Manufactured c. 1845-1852.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54Ended: Apr 20th, 12:09PM CDT

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Lot 38

Civil War Era Austrian Lorenz Percussion Military Rifle

Dated 1861 ("861").

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54Ended: Apr 20th, 12:09PM CDT

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Lot 39

Swiss Contract Providence Tool Company Peabody Rifle

Manufactured c. 1860's-70's. This is one of the rifles rebarreled by the Swiss. The barrel has a bayonet stud/blade front sight, an adjustable notch rear sight. Some barrel proofs cut off during the re-barreling process. The left side of the action has the five line Peabody's patent and Providence Tool Co. address marking. Many of the components have small "E" markings, buttplate has an "S", next to the receiver on the left side has an "R", and "U" marked barrel bands. The buttstock has a "Cross/M" stamp on the right side of the butt. Forend is numbered "13841"

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 SwissEnded: Apr 20th, 12:09PM CDT

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Lot 40

Flintlock Buck and Ball with Engraved Ketland & Adams Lock

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 16Ended: Apr 20th, 12:19PM CDT

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Lot 41

British Large Bore Flintlock Smoothbore Long Gun

British proofed.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 74Ended: Apr 20th, 12:25PM CDT

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Lot 42

Flintlock Trade Musket with Castle and Elephant Lock Marking

Lock plate marked with an elephant and castle ahead of the hammer and "WARRANTED" vertically behind the hammer. British proofed barrel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 58Ended: Apr 20th, 12:10PM CDT

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Lot 43

British Flintlock Fowling Piece with Ketland & Co. Lock

British proofed, illegible initials on top of barrel, Ketland & Co. lock plate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 16Ended: Apr 20th, 12:10PM CDT

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Lot 44

European Flintlock Double Barrel Shotgun

ELG Liege proof, "London" and "Egge" marked lock plates.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 16Ended: Apr 20th, 12:10PM CDT

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Lot 45

Belgian Proofed Bond Over/Under Trap Action Flintlock Pistol

Action marked "BOND" and "LONDON" on the right and left respectively with a Belgian proof at the breech.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44Ended: Apr 20th, 12:11PM CDT

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Two British Flintlock Pistols -A) Allport Flintlock Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 46

Two British Flintlock Pistols

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54, 58Ended: Apr 20th, 12:16PM CDT

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Two Belgian Sea Service Flintlock Pistols -A) Belgian Sea Service Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 47

Two Belgian Sea Service Flintlock Pistols

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69Ended: Apr 20th, 12:16PM CDT

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Two Ketland Flintlock Pistols -A) U.S. Inspected Ketland Flintlock Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 48

Two Ketland Flintlock Pistols

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 58Ended: Apr 20th, 12:16PM CDT

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Lot 49

French St. Etienne Model 1873 Double Action Revolver

Dated "1875" on the barrel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 11 mmEnded: Apr 20th, 12:12PM CDT

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Two Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Rifles -A) Soviet Izhevsk Model 1891/30 Rifle with Bayonet

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 50

Two Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Rifles

Dated "1942". CAI import marked. Transliterated original serial number: SM5607. Includes bayonet and tool

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 7.62x54 REnded: Apr 20th, 12:12PM CDT

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