Premier Firearms Auction #51

December 03, 2010

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Premier Firearms Auction #51

December 03, 2010

This auction has ended.

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Fine Pair of French Flintlock Pocket Pistols with Silver Fittings -A) French Flintlock Pocket Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 1

Fine Pair of French Flintlock Pocket Pistols w/ Silver Fittings

Produced without sights, no visible markers markings. The barrel is fitted with a cannon muzzle and decorative ribs, and the lock plate is unadorned with a detachable steel flash pan and leaf tip to the frizzen spring. Smooth one piece pistol grip stock, with a silver tipped horn ramrod, raised floral and arms themed designs on the trigger guard and reverse plate and silver wire scroll inlay around the tang and lion head buttcap.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Pair of Unmarked Engraved French Flintlock Pistols -A) French Flintlock Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 2

Pair of Unmarked Engraved French Flintlock Pistols

This lot consists of two nearly identical engraved French flintlock pistols. The pistol has a smooth bore barrel manufactured without sights, with the top and upper flats of the octagon section and at the muzzle featuring a floral and dot engraving. The barrel engraving including the proof on the left side at the breech was highlighted in gold. The lock plate has an engraved border accented with scrollwork behind the hammer which is also engraved. The border engraved side plate features scrollwork flanking a floral blossom. An additional floral blossom appears on the trigger guard with chiseled finial. Full length stock with buttcap, ornate thumb shield, and carving around the trigger guard and upper tang. The buttcap features a line engraving and is fitted with an engraved oval disc. Complete with a swelled horn tipped wooden ramrod.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45

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Pair of George Goodwin Flintlock Pocket Pistols -A) Goodwin London Flintlock Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 3

Pair of George Goodwin Flintlock Pocket Pistols

Active circa 1770-1820, George Goodwin was a gunsmith with shops in both London and Birmingham. Fixed blade and notch sights, with an engraved tang, "-LONDON-" on the top flat, and a set of 3 proof stamps on the upper left flat. Light engraving on the lock plate, with "G. GOODWIN/ & Co." below the flash pan and fitted with a frizzen spring roller and a half-cock safety. Smooth full length stock, with a horn tipped ramrod, a fine tiger stripe grain pattern, small silver inscription plate on the wrist and a rounded butt.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 60

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Fine Cased Pair of Le Page Marked Percussion Muff Pistols -A) Folding Trigger Screw Barrel Le Page Muff Pistol with Accessories

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 4

Fine Cased Pair of Le Page Marked Percussion Muff Pistols

Produced without sights, with the Liege proof on the lower left side of the breech, "LEPAGE" on the right side of the frame, "A PARIS" on the left, and an engraving of a fruit bowl on the underside. 4 1/2 inch overall length. The hammer is checkered, with a smooth folding trigger and checkered one piece bag shaped grip with floral patterns near the frame. In a brass accented rosewood veneered case with blue velvet lined French cut interior, with spaces for the pistols, a combination bullet mold and barrel wrench, and an ebony cap box, and a pair of lidded compartments.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44

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Cased Engraved Pair of European Percussion Muff Pistols with Accessories -A) European Percussion Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 5

Cased Engraved Pair of European Percussion Muff Pistols w/ Acces

This lot consists of two identical engraved European percussion pistols with a case and accessories. The frame features an extensive scroll engraving on a matte background with a Liege ELG proof on the left side and a "crown/L.F." proof over "1076" in front of the engraved folding trigger. The left side of the rifled barrel has a "crown/F" proof. Scrollwork is also present on the hammer which has a checkered spur. Fitted with a nicely figured varnished walnut one piece grip with an engraved buttcap with compartment. Complete with a leatherette bound case with brass hardware and a scroll motif highlighted in gold on the lid. The interior is lined with red wine velvet. The accessories are the following: nicely figured wooden powder flask and cap box and a single round cavity iron bullet mold numbered to the guns (1076).

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44

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Cased Pair of Engraved N. Vivario-Plomneur Percussion Muff Pistols with Accessories -A) Single Shot Percussion Muff Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 6

Cased Pair of Engraved N. Vivario-Plomneur Percussion Muff Pisto

This lot consists of two identical engraved and gold inlaid Belgian single shot percussion pistols. The top of the rifled barrel is marked "N.VIVARIO-PLOMNEUR / ABQB DU ROI A LIEGE" inside a wire border, all inlaid in gold. The number "1" is marked on the barrel underside and breech plug. The frame, lock plate, hammer, trigger guard and buttcap feature an extensive scroll engraving with a unique circle and arrow pattern engraving on the bolster. The ebony grip is fluted and has a silver thumb shield. The left side of the grip near the frame is inlaid with a scroll silver wire motif. Complete with a contemporary wooden case lined in brown felt and the following accessories: double face shell design powder flask, single round cavity bullet mold marked with the number "081", and a few rounds.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 percussion

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Elaborate London Marked Engraved Brass Screw Barrel Flintlock Pistol with Silver Wire Inlaid Grip

Lot 7

English Muff Pistol 50

Produced without sights, with a wrench lug on the underside of the barrel and an engraved band at the breech. A set of "crown/ V" and "crown/ GP" proofs are present on the underside of the frame, with "LONDON" on the right, rope pattern borders, and an array of arms and flags on each side. A floral pattern is present on the frizzen hinge, with a lightly engraved frizzen, hammer and safety bar. One piece bag shaped grips, with a silver inlaid array of arms emerging from a shield on the rear, and floral vine work on the sides and bottom.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50, 45-70 Government

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Outstanding Springfield Armory Model 1875 U.S. Trapdoor Officer's Rifle

Lot 7

Springfield Armory U.S. 1875 Rifle 45-70 Government

Model 1875 Officer's Rifle manufactured by Springfield Armory in 1885. Springfield Armory manufactured 477 Trapdoor Springfield Sporting Rifles for sale to Army officers between 1875 and 1885. The rifles were designed to provide officers with a high quality sporting rifle that utilized the standard .45-70 service cartridge. The rifle has a 26 inch blued barrel secured by a single barrel band. The barrel is fitted with a hickory cleaning rod secured by a single steel pipe. The cleaning rod has a slotted, un-plated, brass ferule at one end and a milled brass head at the opposite end. The oil-finished walnut stock has fine, bordered checkering on the wrist and forearm. The stock has a pewter forend cap and blued buttplate. A detachable, checkered, walnut, half-pistol grip is attached to the stock wrist. The hammer, lock plate, low-arch breechblock and trigger guard have a color casehardened finish. The rifle is fitted with a single set-trigger. A blued, Vernier tang sight with oval base is fitted to the stock wrist. The barrel has a Model 1879 Buckhorn Rifle rear sight and folding combination globe front sight. The oval base Vernier tang sight, half-pistol grip and un-plated ramrod ferules identify this rifle as one of the 100 Type III Officer's Rifles manufactured in 1885. The forearm tip, top of the barrel band, breechblock, tang, hammer, lock plate, trigger guard and heel of the buttplate are decorated with well-executed open scroll engraving. The top of the breechblock is stamped with the standard "US/MODEL/1878" markings. The lock plate has the Eagle and Shield motif and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" markings surrounded by engraved scroll work. "V/P/Eagle Head/P" proof and inspection marks are stamped on the left side of the barrel and a "P" proof is stamped at the center of the barrel. The left side of the stock wrist is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection mark that consists of the script initials "SWP" over "1885" surrounded by a rectangle with squared corners. A encircled, script, "P" proofmark is stamped on the underside of the stock below the wrist checkering.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50, 45-70 Government

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Fine French Brass Barreled M R Versailles Marked Flintlock Pistol

Lot 8

French Flintlock Pistol 66

Cannon muzzle with a sighting wedge cut from the top, marked "M R VERSAILLES" on the right side flat ahead of the touchhole. This flintlock pistol is 13 inches in overall length. Brass lock plate is unmarked. Smooth pistol grip stock, with brass tipped wood ramrod, brass furniture, "M:G" carved into the grip and a brass buttcap.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 66

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Lot 9

Swiss Ulrich Flintlock Target Pistol

The border engraved lock plate is script marked "Ulrich in Bern" in front of the hammer. "ULRICH IN BERN" is repeated on the top barrel flat along with a proof, all marked in gold inlay. Fixed sights, with an engraved upper tang and hammer. Adjustable trigger with brass trigger guard. The full length stock has a checkered pattern on the grip area, two stock wedges with brass escutcheons, two brass ramrod pipes, and a brass inlaid shield on the stock flat. A brass reinforcing strip appears on the back of the grip area, extending to the lion head brass buttcap. Complete with a wooden ramrod with ivory tip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44

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Lot 10

Hughes Marked Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol

With 13 3/4 inch overall length this pistol is marked "T / HUGHES" on the lock and "CORK" on the top barrel flat in a panel with geometric engraved design at the breech end. The brass barrel has a cannon muzzle, light scroll engraving at the breech and recessed "crown/TH" and "crown/V" proofs on the left rear flat. Decorative brass left side plate, brass trigger guard with engraved flower and decorative finial, light scroll engraving on the rear of the lock and on the hammer and mounted with a full walnut stock with tear drop flats, decorative carving around the barrel tang, grotesque face brass butt cap and decorative brass thumb shield. Complete with a wooden ramrod with contrasting tip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 70

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Lot 11

French Military Flintlock Pistol Dated 1807

This is an example of a French Cavalry Model year XIII Flintlock Pistol. (refer to page 80 of French Military Weapons by Major James E. Hicks). Charleville markings are present on the lock plate along with a proofmark and the lock has a debatable brass flash pan. The left side of the barrel at the breech is dated 1807. Manufactured without sights, with brass mountings, an iron back strap that extends from the tang to the brass buttcap, and an iron belt hook attached to the left side of the stock. Most of the components are stamped with various proofs with the letters "T:C" stamped upside down on the side plate. No visible markings on the stock. Complete with an iron ramrod with swelled tip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Pair of Large French Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols -A) French Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 12

Pair of Large French Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols

This lot consists of two French side by side flintlock pistols. Both lock plates are script marked "Moriscau / A Paris" under the flash pan and have a floral engraving behind the floral engraved hammers. Floral engraving is also present on the upper tang, frizzen, and trigger guard, with a large floral blossom engraved on the buttcap. Traces of a gold highlighted engraving remaining on the breech end of the barrels. The upper tang has a dished out rear sight, with a front bead sight on the solid rib, and hammer safeties. Full length stock with flared butt, multi-point checkering in the grip area, single stock wedge, and an oval initial plate behind the upper tang. Complete with a wooden ramrod with horn tip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Pair of English Pickfatt Marked Flintlock Holster Pistols -A) Pickfatt Marked Flintlock Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 13

Pair of English Pickfatt Marked Flintlock Holster Pistols

This matching pair of 18 century flintlock pistols feature 14 inch 64 bore barrels marked with a large crown, "HARTFORD" and four proofmarks at the breech end. The lock is marked "PICKFATT" ahead of he hammer. Brass mounted with lightly engraved left side plate and thumb oval, and relief mans face on the buttcap. Mounted with a full smooth walnut stock with a wooden ramrod with a swelled head and flat brass tip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 64

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Unmarked Relief Chiseled, Silver Mounted Highly Ornate Middle Eastern Flintlock Pistol

Lot 14

Unknown Flintlock Pistol 45

This highly ornate rat tail flintlock pistol features relief engraving on the breech end of the barrel, a relief engraved silver band securing the stock to the barrel, silver mountings, silver and pink semi-precious stone inlays on the forward portion of the stock, on the left flat and underside ahead of the trigger guard, and silver wire inlays on the balance. Just ahead of the left flat is silver inlay untranslated script. There is a silver ramrod pipe on the muzzle end followed by a solid 8 inch silver pipe. Mounted with a full one piece walnut stock with decorative silver buttcap with pink stone. A 5 inch section of the ramrod is present with 3 inches wrapped in silver. The overall length of this pistol is 23 3/4 inches.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45

Lot 15

British Tower Marked Percussion Military Pistol Dated 1849

This is an example of a British Tower percussion pistol with a belt hook attached to the left side of the stock. The left rear of the barrel is marked with numerous crown over letter and number proofs, there is a "crown/ B / 8" marked on the belt hook and the lock is marked "crown / VR / TOWER 1849" ahead of the hammer and there is the number "23" at the front of the lock. Brass trigger guard, flat brass stock forend plate, iron swivel ramrod with button tip and stamped "T&C. G", fixed sights and mounted with a full walnut stock with "G.W. ALLEN" stamped on the left flat, a "P/11", the number "2" and an 1866 dated cartouche on the right side of the grip area and a broad arrow over 30 on the left side.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 58 percussion

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Lot 16

Ketland and Company Flintlock Pistol

Marked in script "KETLAND / (script) & Co" on the lock plate in front of the hammer and the top of the barrel is marked with three faded proofmarks. The barrel, trigger, lock, barrel tang, hammer, frizzen, pan and spring are iron, the remaining parts are brass including a skeletonized left side plate with zig zag border. Flower engraved on the trigger guard, decorative finial and light bordering on the buttcap and thumb oval.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 60

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Lot 17

Bunney London Marked Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol

All brass construction except for the hammer, frizzen, barrel tang and spring. The lock is marked "BUNNEY", the top barrel flat at the breech end is marked "LONDON" and the left rear flat is marked with two crown over scepter proofmarks. Light floral scroll engraving on the breech end of the barrel, trigger guard, buttcap and on the left side plate. Sliding hammer safety, wooden ramrod with swelled head and mounted with a full walnut stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 60

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Lot 18

Unmarked Eastern Trade Flintlock Pistol

This flintlock pistol is absent of any marks. Possibly British or Belgium in original, the buttcap, trigger guard and forend cap are brass and the remaining parts iron. The pistol is fitted with a iron swivel ramrod, full stock with a large lanyard ring on the butt and brass replacement end cap and ramrod retaining spring.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

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European Engraved and Silver Accented Folding Trigger Screw Barrel Percussion Pistol

Lot 19

Unknown Screw Barrel Pistol 44

Produced without sights, with the screw on bronze barrel decorated with a pair of raised relief chiseled grotesque heads at the muzzle. No makers marks are visible, with a scene of a bird in a field on the left side of the frame, fish head hammer and scroll and floral work on the frame and barrel. Smooth bag shaped grip, with a relief engraved head on the brass buttplate, silver wire scroll inlay, silver inscription plate and accents. Possibly made for the Oriental trade.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44

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Lot 20

Noyes Warminster Marked Brass Frame Flintlock Muff Pistol

The brass frame is engraved with a military motif with "NOYES" marked on the left side and "WARMINSTER" on the right side. Two British proofs and the number "1" are marked in front of the folding trigger with an additional proof and the number "1" marked on the underside of the barrel. The Damascus barrel is engraved with a band of leaves at the muzzle. An engraved leaf pattern is also featured on the hammer safety and around the trigger. Fitted with a smooth one piece grip with a silver thumb shield.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Lot 21

Engraved Screw Barrel Folding Trigger Percussion Pocket Pistol

No makers marks or national proofs are visible. Produced with a fixed notch sight and fitted with a Damascus pattern barrel. The sides of the frame are deeply engraved with floral designs, lighter on the top, bottom and on the trigger. The bolster shows a ribbed and beaded pattern. Ribbed one piece ebony grip, with floral designs at the frame and a decorative knob on the steel buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45

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Cased Engraved Pair of Edward Dodson Marked Percussion Pistols -A) Engraved Edward Dodson Percussion Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 22

Cased Engraved Pair of Edward Dodson Marked Percussion Pistols

This matched pair of Edward Dodson percussion pistol feature blue screw on octagon barrels engraved "DODSON LOUTH" on the top flat and with a cross scepter proof on the lower left flat. In addition the other pistol is marked with the number "1", on the bottom barrel flat and bottom of the frame. The German silver frame has light floral scroll engraving. The sides of the hammer had light scroll engraving and the upper portion is engraved in a fish motif. The muzzle of the barrel has a feather design. The bottom of the frame is marked with a crossed scepter proof. Post front and notch rear sights, folding trigger and fitted with a one piece checkered walnut grip with German silver thumb oval. Edward Dodson was a gun maker from 1840 to 1857 in Louth County. The pair is complete in a walnut case with green baize lining. There is a brass disk inset in the lid and brass corner protectors and reinforcements. The label affixed to the inside of the lid is a computer generated copy. (consignor info). In the case is a nickel Dixon oiler, wooden handled screwdriver, nipple wrench and ramrod with jag, nickel powder flask, empty Eley Bros. cap tin, bullet mold and approximately 13 lead balls.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 52

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Lot 23

Underhill & Son English Tap Action Flintlock Pistol

Produced without sights, with the barrels set in an over and under arrangement with one hammer, flash pan and a sliding safety which locks both. The flash pan has a rotating tap in the bottom, which cuts off access to the lower barrel vent when turned counter-clockwise. Engraved frame, with crossed scepter proofs on the underside, "UNDERHILL/ & SON" on the left, an array of arms and flags on either side, sliding safety, engraved trigger guard and a bag shaped grip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40

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Lot 24

London Production Twigg Flintlock Pocket Pistol

Late 18th or early 19th century, English flintlock pocket pistol. The pistol has a 1 1/2 inch screw off barrel with a wrench lug on the underside and light engraving at the muzzle. Each side of the frame shows an array of arms and flags, with "TWIGG" on the left side and "LONDON" on the right. A pair of crossed scepter proofs are present on the underside ahead of the folding trigger, with a lightly engraved flash pan and frizzen, a border design on the hammer, and a sliding safety. Checkered one piece bag shaped grips with an octagonal brass inscription plate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 48

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Lot 25

Thomas Marked Brass Flintlock Over Under Tap Action Pistol

The frame and screw on barrels are brass with the remaining surfaces iron. The frame is border engraved and marked "THOMAS" in an oval wreath on the left side and a floral engraving is present on the right side. Each barrel is numbered on the left side with the corresponding number on the breech plug. The top barrel has the number "4" and the lower barrel has the number "3". Two proofs are located on the underside of the breech plug. Vent tube valve mechanism on the left side of frame, manufactured without sights, and hammer safety. A floral blossom is engraved on the trigger guard and on the right side of the vent tube value mechanism. Fitted with a one piece smooth walnut grip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45

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Lot 26

Engraved European Flintlock Pocket Pistol

Both sides of the frame are engraved with a military motif with a Liege ELG proof on the left side of the breech plug. Screw on barrel and hammer safety. The sides of the one piece grip are checkered with a carving near the frame and scroll silver wire motif on the back edge.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45

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Cased Pair of J. Venables Oxford Production Folding Trigger Pocket Pistols -A) J. Venables Engraved Box Lock Percussion Pistol with Accessories

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 27

Cased Pair of J. Venables Oxford Production Folding Trigger Pock

Brass bead and notch sights, with an attractive niter blue finish on the barrel, light engraving on the muzzle, "VENABLES OXFORD" on the top flat and set of crossed scepter proofs on the underside of the barrel and chamber. 7 1/2 inch overall length. Engraved brass frame, with scrollwork on the top, sides and hammer, and a fish head design on top of the hammer. Checkered bag shaped grips, with a brass inscription plate on the rear. With a brass reinforced hardwood case, showing a fancy brass inscription plate on top of the lid, J. Venables label inside the lid, and a green felt lined interior holding a brass powder flask/ bullet carrier, one cavity mold with cutter, screwdriver, cleaning rod and an Eley Brothers cap tin.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 48

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Lot 28

Queen Ann Style Percussion Belt Pistol with Engraving

Produced without sights, with a decorative band around the barrel, a wrench lug at the breech, and scroll and vine engraving on top of the barrel, around the breech and on the tang. Additional scroll designs on the lock plate, trigger guard and hammer, the latter showing a fish head design. Smooth bag shaped grip, with a scroll engraved buttcap.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 62

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Lot 29

Unmarked Brunswick Style Percussion Rifle with Sword Bayonet

No visible markings except for an unrecognizable marking on the bayonet lug. Brass mountings, iron ramrod with button head and mounted with a smooth, full straight grip stock with patch box. Complete with a sword bayonet with 22 1/2 inch blade and brass handle and guard.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 70

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Lot 30

French Flintlock Infantry Musket with Bayonet

This flintlock infantry musket appears to be a model 1763 and was produced at the Maubeuge Arsenal in France. The lock is script marked "Maubeuge / Manuf [illegible]" in front of the hammer. The letter "V" is stamped on the left side of the barrel at the breech. Blade front sight on the front barrel band, bayonet lug on the underside of the barrel, 3 barrel bands, 2 sling swivels, and an iron ramrod with a button head. With a socket bayonet (does not fit this musket).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Lot 31

Tower Marked British Third Model Brown Bess Musket with Bayonet

The barrel has a pair of British proofs on the left side at the breech, with a shallow groove rear sight and a worn down front sight on a bayonet lug. Border engraved lock plate, with "TOWER" marked vertically at the rear and the large crown over "GR" with a crown arrow proof and "I GILL" in front of the hammer. Smooth straight grip stock with brass forearm tip, ramrod pipes, trigger guard, reverse plate and butt, an iron ramrod with a button tip, and two sling swivels. The buttplate heel is marked "L-H 383" and "N /G17". "L-H 383" is also marked on top of the barrel. A crown/B proof is stamped on the left stock flat and illegible markings are stamped on the right side of the buttstock. With a socket bayonet (does not fit the musket).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 75

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Lot 32

Potts & Hunt English Pattern 53 Artillery Percussion Rifle

The lock plate is marked "POTTS & HUNT / LONDON". The barrel has blade and ladder sights, a savre type bayonet lug is present on the right side, and British proofs on the left side. The steel nipple protector secured with a brass chain is included. Smooth straight grip stock with an iron forend tip, two barrel bands, sling swivels, and a flat buttplate. A crown/H proof is stamped on the underside of the buttstock (rear of the lower tang). Complete with an iron ramrod with a swollen head.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 58

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Lot 33

East Indies Percussion Musket with Bayonet

The lock plate is marked with an image of a rearing lion holding a crown. Fixed sights, with the flat buttplate, trigger guard ,ramrod pipes, and forend cap brass. Complete with an iron ramrod and socket bayonet (has markings that have not been translated and an image of a lion). Smooth pistol grip stock

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69 Perc

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Lot 34

English Manton & Company Percussion Musket with Sling

Post front and notch rear sights, with a pair of crossed scepter proof stamps on the left side of the chamber. The lock plate is marked "MANTON & Co/ LONDON & CALCUTTA" below the fenced bolster. Brass pistol grip trigger guard, with a set of unknown markings. Smooth straight grip stock, with a brass forearm tip, spring loaded bayonet clip, iron ramrod with brass pipes, black leather sling and a brass buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 75

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Highly Ornate and Massive Silver and Gold Inlaid Japanese Matchlock

Lot 35

Japanese Matchlock Rifle 70

This is a superb example of a very ornate massive Japanese matchlock, probably made for royalty. The heavy barrel gauges at 70 caliber and features extensive silver inlaid decorations of fish, mountains and foliage. The fish have gold inlaid eyes and at the breech end are gold inlaid Japanese characters in a panel with a silver inlaid line border. The top of the barrel is fitted with sighting blocks which have gold inlay on two of the four corners. The muzzle end of the barrel is flared and octagon with gold inlaid band around the muzzle and simple line patterns. It is fitted with a large blade front sight. The mountings are brass and are also inlaid with silver in simple scroll designs. The hammer is decorated in the same manner. The stock is varnished hardwood.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 70

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Attractive Japanese Matchlock Rifle with Numerous Engraved Brass Accents

Lot 36

Japanese Matchlock Rifle 50

Raised blade front and notch rear sights, with a pair of brass barrel bands, an inlaid scene of a dragon flying amongst clouds ahead of the rear sight, and an inlaid silver mon towards the rear. Brass lock plate, with an engraved scene of a turtle in the ocean on top, ball trigger and a tube guard. Smooth straight grip stock, with 4 floral escutcheon panels on either side of the forearm, additional floral discs around and behind the lock, a silver bordered mon ahead of the trigger guard, brass mon on the underside of the buttstock, a heavenly lion on the right side, a pass-through channel for the match in the wrist and a floral panel on the comb.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Persian Style Flintlock Musket, Equipped with an East India Company Marked Lock

Lot 37

English Flintlock Rifle 76

The overall profile of this weapon is Persian or Middle Eastern in design, particularly in the curvature of the stock and layout of the barrel, with the lock plate appearing to have been salvaged from an English musket. Bead front sight and peep rear sight, with a flared and engraved cannon muzzle, engraved and silver inlaid punch dot and checkerboard patterns, an unclear inscription on tip and a series of six brass barrel bands. The lock plate is marked "HARRISON" between the hammer and flash pan, with "1800" and the symbol of the East India Company to the rear of the hammer. Smooth stock with an engraved metal ramrod, brass clad forearm, sharply curved buttstock with bone and horn geometric inlays and a thick horn buttplate. A brown leather sling is mounted to the forearm with a pair of swivels.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 76

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Lot 38

Flintlock Miquelet Musket with Extensive Silver Decoration

Possibly Turkish or Moroccan in origin. Blade and notch sights, with a swamped muzzle, extensive silver leafy vine pattern inlays, and a set of three unidentified silver proof stamps just ahead of the rear sight. The lock and hammer are adorned with engraved geometric and crescent moon shaped silver panels, an engraved silver disc is fitted to the flash pan, and the lock is equipped with a sliding pan cover and an engraved hammer and frizzen. Smooth straight grip stock, with four pierced-through engraved silver barrel bands, extensive silver wire vine and leaf inlay around the lock and on the butt and a bone buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 55

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Lot 39

Engraved Flintlock Fowling Piece with Dog Lock Action

Front bead sight on the cannon style muzzle and a fixed rear sight with a folding leaf. The lock plate and hammer have a simple floral engraving. The "Dog Lock" feature at the rear of the hammer is a simple safety. The smooth half stock has a swivel mount and a swelled palm rest on the underside of the forearm. The buttplate and trigger guard are brass and feature a floral engraving. The buttplate has an extended heel and the underside of the forearm has an engraved brass strip. The top of the wrist has an ornate brass shield and the brass side plate is engraved with an image of a mythical creature.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 40

North African Nimcha Sword with Gold Washed Blade

North African Nimcha Sword from the 19th Century. The sword has the distinctive downward curved quillions and pommel which joins the guard to protect the back of the hand. The sword has a bone handle, gold washed guard, quillions, and 35 inch double fuller, single edge blade with flat back. The guard and lower third of the blade are etched with Arabian scroll work with gold wash. The sword has a cloth covered wooden scabbard with brass throat suspension rings and drag. The base of the grip and the scabbard throat and drag are decorated with enamel inlaid oriental designs.

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Lot 41

Three Japanese-Style Knives with Carved Bone Fittings

1) Knife with dragon themed carving, 9 1/2 inch unsharpened blade with simulated temper line, set into a bone hilt with plastic filler, carved in the shape of a dragon. Sheath is made of similar material, with scale carving and a wraparound scene of men fording a river. 2) Knife with carved figural scenes, 6 inch unsharpened blade with brass collar, bone grip with decorative carving, and sheath, which has a pair of holes drilled into the side. 3) Knife with carved figure decoration, as 2 with a 5 3/4 inch blade and deeper carving.

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Lot 42

Relief Carved Ivory Flask

Measuring almost 11 inches in length, this finely detailed, relief carved ivory flask features a scene of medieval riders and their dogs preparing for a hunt with castle walls and a forest in the background. The opposite side has "HENRIC VS IIII", his bust and royal motif. The spout end is a relief carved snarling wolf's head with an acorn plug in its mouth. There are two ivory carrying rings mounted in ivory eyelets and the bottom cap is smooth. No estimate of age, but appears to be of fine quality.

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Lot 43

Two Modern Carved Oriental Figurines

Each figure is carved from 2 pieces of imitation ivory; one for the octagonal base, which has a floral design on the front and matching signature on the bottom, and another for the main piece, carved with black ink accents. With a pair of non-matching shipping boxes. 1) 11 3/4 inch tall figure of an Asian man wearing a pointed and crested cap, a robe with cloud designs on the mantle and woven pattern overall, and a sheather straight sword with carved through tassel. 2) 11 inch figure of an Asian woman, wearing a robe similar to the man's, wielding a pair of short swords.

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Lot 44

Unique Japanese Marked Brass Triple Barrel Percussion Pistol

Produced during the 1800s, this unique percussion pistol features a frame and three barrels made from one solid piece of brass. Outfitted with cannon muzzles, a single tapered cone sight is mounted in line with the center hammer, and a ramrod is secured with pipes to the underside. The left side bears an indistinct proof or maker's mark. On top of the frame is a blue steel lock plate, with the three hammers and three triggers, with the right trigger straight and the middle and left triggers curved for ease of access. Checkered one piece bag shaped grip, with sunburst designs near the frame, checkering on the sides and a series of Japanese characters running down the back. These characters or symbols are custom stampings which are often found on Japanese weapons, including imports, suggesting this arm was produced in Europe and later brought into Japan.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41

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Excellent Japanese Matchlock Pistol with Elaborate Gold and Silver Inlays

Lot 45

Japanese Matchlock Pistol 53

Exact date of production is unknown, but the prominence of the hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa Shogunate on both metal and wood suggests it was made during the 1600-1868 timeframe of the Shogunate's dominance of Japanese affairs. Post front and groove rear sights, with the cannon muzzle finished in hammered silver and engraved through the silver in key spiral patterns, and the main section showing a gold and silver inlaid dragon in flight amongst silver clouds, three lines of gold Japanese text on the top flats, and a gold Tokugawa mon immediately ahead of the rear sight. The brass lock work is also silver finished, with internal spring and sear, a round knob trigger and a hinged pan cover. Smooth hardwood stock with brass furniture, a hardwood ramrod and a set of 5 gold painted Tokugawa mons, two on either side of the forearm and the largest atop the wrist.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 53

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Lot 46

Unidentified Brass Framed Matchlock Pepperbox Hand Cannon

Date and location of production for this interesting matchlock pepperbox are unknown, but most likely is of Japanese manufacture. Six-shot barrel group, with a series of decorative cuts at the breech area. The frame is accented with a pair of bronze bands at the front, with starburst patterns around the match hole and a crescent moon shaped trigger, which is squeezed vertically to drop the top mounted match arm. No other mechanism is included; barrel rotation and alignment are performed by hand. Fitted with a one piece smooth birds head grip, with a set of teardrop shaped brass escutcheons on each side, with a six pointed star around a lanyard hole on each side.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38

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Lot 47

Unidentified Hand Cannon

No markings other than a large "18" at the muzzle, twist pattern on the barrel, mounting peg on the muzzle, 4 1/4 inch grip area with touch hole to the rear. Definitely old, but cannot identify.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 1 3/4 Inch

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Lot 48

Engraved European Brass Frame Pinfire Revolver

No maker markings but a "crown/S" proof is present on the front of the cylinder and a Liege ELG proof and "crown/T" proof present between two chambers. Inverted "V" front sight with hammer notch rear sight. The frame (including the recoil shields and loading gate) is brass and was likely silver or nickel plated. The sides of the frame and the cylinder exhibit a scroll and leaf engraving on a matte background, with a dot engraving on the recoil shield edges and on the cylinder at the rear. A geometric line engraving is featured on the back strap and on the barrel at the breech, with the left side of the barrel lug having a floral engraving. The ornate butt is engraved with a scalloped line and dot motif. An iron ejector rod with brass head is mounted on the right side. The pistol has a folding trigger. Fitted with burled walnut two piece grips. Matching one digit serial number on the frame under the left grip, rear cylinder face, and on both grips.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 7.65 mm pin fire

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Lot 49

Excellent Belgian E. Le Faucheux Pinfire Pocket Revolver

Blade front and hammer notch rear sights, with "E. LEFAUCHEUX / Inur BREVETE" on the left side of the barrel lug and "MASUERERS LIEGE AND LONDON" engraved on top. Belgian proofmarks on the cylinder, with scrollwork on the cylinder and frame. Smooth ebony grips.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 7 mm pinfire

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